By Carol McCracken

Portland has already announced there will be a city-wide parking ban beginning tonight at 10:00 p.m. in anticipation of the severe snow storm that is expected to hit the state tonight. The ban ends tomorrow, Thursday, February 19th at 6:00 a.m. Cars must be removed from their parking spaces by 7:00 a.m.

Residents may begin parking their cars at designated places around the city as early as 5:00 p.m. today. The Cutter Street lots off the Eastern Promenade remain a good altnerative for Hill residents. All other city parking ban rules apply concerning fines, etc.

Please visit www.portlandmaine.gov for more details and to signup for automatic computer notification of parking bans.