By Carol McCracken  (Post # 785) Citing a lack of financing, last night the stalled condo development, Bay House, asked the planning board to extend its conditional zone agreement until September 22nd of next year. The board voted unanimously to recommend to the city council that … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 784) The Maine Red Claws have announced open auditions for the Lady Red Claws (dance team) and the Claw Crew (a cheering squad) will be held on Saturday, June 11th at the Portland Expo Buiding.  It’s … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 783) This year the Portland Public Library’s book sale will be held on Thursday, June 16th through Sunday, June 19th at the Caatherine McAuley High School Gymnasium, 631 Stevens Avenue, Portland. The event is hosted by … Continue reading →

Jasper! Bryon Crowder and Kellie Smith Owners, Tim Haines, Brad Monarch and Kai Adams, at “End of an Era” Party By Carol McCracken  (Post # 782) Last night a packed house at Sebago Brewing Company in the Old Port celebrated … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 781) The public is invited to attend an informational meeting to discuss plans to extend the expiration date of the site plan approval and the conditional zoning agregment for the proposed development – the Village … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 780) The public is invited to a reception to meet the three finalists in the search for a city manager on Friday, May 20th, from 5 pm – 6:30 pm.   The reception is to be … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 779) About 200 Masons who converged on downtown Portland today for an annual meeting were prevented from entering their Masonic Temple at 415 Congress Street while the Portland Fire Department cleared the building of poisoinous … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 778) Stacy O’Reilly, general manager for the new  Hampton Inn, said today in an interview that a job fair for employees  to staff the Hampton Inn is expected to occur sometime in June.  O’Reilly said … Continue reading →

Hampton Inn Signs Announcing Delayed Opening By Carol McCracken  (Post # 777) The opening date for the new Hampton Inn has been delayed until July said a source close to the situation this afternoon.  Originally scheduled to open the first … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 776) The first of  two public meetings about the future of Portland will be held, tomorrow, Thursday, May 12th at the Portland Public Library’s Rines Auditorium.  The doors open at 5:30 pm and the public … Continue reading →