Portland has issued a Request for Proposal, (“RFP”) for controversial work to be done at the current end of Thames Street on the eastern waterfront. The street is parallel to the Maine Narrow Gauge Museum & Railroad and adjacent to … Continue reading →

The second Women’s March in Portland is set for Saturday, January 19, 2019 beginning at 11:00 am at Congress Square Park. It is suggested that marchers be at the start of the March by 10:45 am to join it. The … Continue reading →

The development team, Fisherman’s Wharf, LLC, has submitted a written request to the Portland Planning Board amending its current application for a conditional rezoning at 184 Commercial Street. The amendment eliminates the hotel use on a wharf portion from the … Continue reading →

For those who are still wondering where The Cat will land next, readers will have to wait longer. The Cat, the popular ferry service between somewhere in Maine and Nova Scotia, has been working with the Customs and Border Patrol … Continue reading →

It is known that Josh Miranda, owner of Blyth & Burrows, the popular and high end bar in the Old Port, has been looking for a second bar in the area in which to begin another start-up. One source familiar … Continue reading →

Governor Janet Mills announced today that 529 Mainers have qualified for health insurance under Medicaid expansion in the first week since she issued Executive Order # 1, directing the Department of Health & Human Services to begin implementation. The information … Continue reading →

Spencer Thibodeau, District 2 city councilor, confirmed that he intends to run for Mayor of Portland in November. “Together We Rise” is his campaign slogan. He is a real estate and corporate lawyer at Verrill & Dana. The conservative Thibodeau … Continue reading →

A proposal to construct a 539 space parking garage at 100 Fore Street on the Portland waterfront was unanimously approved this evening by the city of Portland’s planning board. The planning board held two workshops last fall on the proposed … Continue reading →

“Today in Augusta, State House Representative Mick Devin introduced legislation that would ban offshore drilling in state waters as well as onshore infrastructure that is needed to conduct these activities,” according to a press release issued today from Carissa Maurin, … Continue reading →

The Portland planning board will hold a public hearing to consider the redevelopment of 100 Fore Street on January 8, 2019. The meeting is in Room 24 of the basement of city hall. It is estimated to take place around … Continue reading →