Mayor Ethan Strimling  has confirmed by email that to date, he has raised $102 K for his upcoming re-election bid.  “There has been lots of grassroots support with over 85% of the donations were $50. or less.

Prompted by the recent influx of individuals and families seeking asylum in Portland, the Cape Elizabeth Town Council voted on July 8, 2019 to appropriate $5,000. from undesignated funds to  Opportunity Alliance and $5,000. to Preble Street, two local service … Continue reading →

A combined renovation and construction project at 55-59 St. Lawrence Street on Munjoy Hill came closer to a reality today at a workshop before the city’s planning board.  The applicant is Greg Shinberg, of St. Lawrence Development, LLC., serving as … Continue reading →

It’s on.  It’s off.   It’s changing! Last week Josh Miranda told folks that the deal between him and the owners of Vignola was off and he was looking around for a new venue to purchase for a second  bar in … Continue reading →

Mhn.com learned recently probably the major reason that Jon Jennings was hired a few years go. He’s a former successful real estate developer – possibly from New Jersey –  that’s why.  It’s public information, but not well known.  You Do … Continue reading →

Local Sprouts Co-op, at 649 Congress Street, closed recently.  It was a very relaxed place for families with good food.  Sorry to see it go.

The streets of Munjoy HIll were busy this afternoon as art lovers visited the seven different venues that were exhibiting their work.  At several of those venues, there were several artists exhibiting. Elizabeth Fraser, the organizer of the 15th year … Continue reading →

Spirit of Bermuda, the iconic 112 foot-Maine built, ocean-going Royal Naval sloop-of-war sailed into Portland yesterday, July 5th crewed by 8 Maine teenagers side by side with 8 Bermuda teenagers, a Maine shipper, Maine educators and to a rousing Maine … Continue reading →

Is this another of city manager Jon Jennings temper tantrums? He’s been under immense pressure lately – what with trying to find housing for the asylum seekers warehoused at the Portland Expo. This brick thing though – this is big.  … Continue reading →

Fifty parents with their young children, probably the same ages of those locked up in cages on the southern border with Mexico. descended on Senator Susan Collins’ (R) office in downtown Portland with questions – they had questions galore and … Continue reading →