By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,226) Earlier this evening the mayor’s task force on homelessness presented its draft recommendations to a crowded State of Maine room at Portland’s city hall.  Almost a year ago, the task force was appointed by the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,225) Portland has just annonced that absentee ballots for the November 6th election are now available at the city hall.  There are several ways in which registered voters can request an absentee ballot.  They include:  by … Continue reading →

  By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,224) The new fall menu at the Portland Pottery Store & Cafe is official.  It’s very comprehensive and very healthy.  It includes unique salads, sandwiches, a slice of pizza, and breakfast all day. (There are … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,223) “I’m going to be opening a new restaurant next spring.  It’ll be a  barbeque place and it’ll be at 919 Congress Street,” said Jay Villani Saturday afternoon. The location isthe former Portland Architectural Salvage building and thus the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post 1,222) “I’m 62 years old and I just retired.  That’s why I’m selling “The West End News,” said Ed King this afternoon at the Lucid Stage here in Portland.  “The asking price is $20,000 and while I’m talking … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,219) The popular Otto’s is adding a child friendly dining room to its downtown Portland pizza shop Anthony Allen said this afternoon.  Allen, a co-owner of the chain said, the new dining room will seat 40 people … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,218) Possible noise and view obstructions were the concerns that about fifteen West End residents brought to a meeting last night at Portland Yacht Services.  The neighborhood meeting is required by the city’s planning office as part … Continue reading →

  Eric Giddings Creating a Neighborhood Wall at Colucci’s Deli, Congress Street By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,217) “This is a mural of the neighborhood and for the neighborhood,” said artist Eric Giddings, as he was drawing Munjoy Hill  landmarks in … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,216) At the monthly meeting of the Portland Public Art Committee early this week, the Committee was informed that the installation of the of the so-called three “swirl” benches the city council approved in early June … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,2l5) The City Council gave final approval last night to Federated Companies proposal to develop 3.25 acres of land in Bayside on the eastern end of Portland.  The original agreement between the city and the … Continue reading →