EVO X Food Truck is off the beaten path – and that is some of what makes this charming watering hole on the east end waterfront so unique and fun to visit. Situated on the Eastern Promenade Trail, between Fore … Continue reading
Governor Announces Additional $$ for Maine Schools
Maine schools will receive an additional $164 million in CARES Act Coronovaris Relief Funds (CRF) to support school systems as they continue to implement health and safety protocols to protect students, staff and their families and the COVID-19 pandemic. These … Continue reading
House of Music to Reopen Showcasing Musicians Next Year
“We felt obligated to keep the club alive for musicians,” said Ken Bell, Owner/Operator of the highly popular House of Music, 25 Temple Street, this afternoon, as he described his decision to reopen the House of Music, most likely next … Continue reading
City Launches Campaign to Assist Small Businesses with Free PPE
“Washing hands, wearing a mask, physical distancing and avoiding large gatherings continue to be the four pillars of Keeping Portland Healthy “- according to a press release issued today by the City. The City has launched a campaign to encourage … Continue reading
United Ways of Maine Conclude Successful Food and Essentials Drive
Last week, the nine United Ways of Maine kicked off their annual fundraising campaign with a statewide food and essentials drive, collecting 37,856 lbs. of food and other critical supplies for local nonprofits at 20 locations across the state. Critical … Continue reading
Free Flu Clinic Planned for Monument Square
Receiving a flu vaccine is an important part of everyone’s health care this year. “It will be especially important this year in light of the presence of COVID-19, that as many people as possible receive their flu vaccine,” said Bob … Continue reading
Family Business Enjoys Community Support Despite State Citation
“We are wearing masks. That is the message we want to get out,” said Jen Smith, a weekend employee of Bru-Thru Coffee Shack and daughter of its founder Tyrone Agro, 69, on Gray Road in Cumberland Center, this afternoon. Smith was … Continue reading
Mainers Remember the Legendary Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg; Where is Mayor Kate of Portland?
Governor Janet T. Mills, the first woman governor of Maine, ordered that United States and State of Maine flags be lowered to half-staff immediately until the internment of the legendary Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in a press release issued last … Continue reading
‘Rising Tide’ Celebrates Tenth Anniversary With New IPA; TEN
“We’ve been creative in celebrating our tenth anniversary during this pandemic,” said Haylee Jandreau, manager at ‘Rising Tide’ this afternoon. For the past ten years, ‘Rising Tide’ has been providing great beers that have been enormously popular with the beer … Continue reading
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Portland Landing Set for Later This Week
The public is invited to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, September 18, at 11:00 am at Portland Landing, (formerly Amethyst Lot), on the eastern waterfront of Portland. The 3 acre venue is adjacent to the Eastern Promenade Trail … Continue reading