Transparency is not an organizing principle of landlords nor their trademark, so it’s no wonder that a Portland landlord has sued the city of Portland for divulging his rent information that he carefully guards to prevent competitors from obtaining.  That … Continue reading →

Starting Monday, April 5, 2021 to November 1, 2021, some Old Port streets will be closed to vehicular traffic.  They include:  Wharf, Dana Milk and Fore Street (on the southeast side of Boothby Square, between Pearl/Silver).  Commercial vehicles may access … Continue reading →

During a series of vandalism incidents at Evergreen Cemetery, it has suffered damage to 150 monuments and gravesites according to a press release from the Portland Police Department issued this afternoon. Witnesses reported seeing teenagers running from the Cemetery on … Continue reading →

The Main Library of the Portland Public Library opened for limited service on Wednesday, March 31.  Patrons are welcome for limited – 30 minute visits to mini-browse new books, pick-up requested items and use computers, printing, or faxing – all … Continue reading →

Evan Atwell, owner and founder of STRATA, a whetstone knife sharpening and knife sales business, has announced that he is relocating his  business to a much larger space later this spring. Just over two years ago, Mr. Atwell opened his … Continue reading →

Governor Janet Mills announced today that all Maine residents age 16 and older will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine beginning next Wednesday, April 7, 2021.  The acceleration of Maine’s vaccination timeline by a week and a half comes as … Continue reading →

“Teaching art is not the same as creating yourself,” said Alice Young, 32,  describing her transition from an art teacher to creator of high quality leather handbags and their accessories.  Her leather products are made from repurposed leather. Formerly, Alice … Continue reading →

Portland Assistant  City Manager Heather Brown announced today that she is stepping down from her role for health reasons.  She has been on medical leave since June.  Brown will not be able to return to work full time until next … Continue reading →

On March 26, 2021, ten groups and businesses filed two amicus briefs in support of the Whole Foods workers who intervened to protect rights of Portland voters to petition their government and of workers to receive the wages that 63% … Continue reading →

“I am fed up…I am fired up,” Marpheen Chann, told several hundred people at a rally yesterday afternoon in front of City Hall. The goal was to raise awareness and demand action to stop anti-Asian racism and xenophobia and build … Continue reading →