Celebrating a life well-lived by someone who was thrust into the limelight accidentally was the purpose of a large gathering this afternoon at the USS Portland Memorial on the Eastern Promenade overlooking the Harbor. Mary Elizabeth Brooks-Doughty, who died at … Continue reading →

“Todays event was to show how reusing parking spaces into mini-popups can be done,” said Adam MacDonald, marketing and communications director for Portland Downtown.  “It was a big success and we’ll be repeating it next year,” said Casey Gilbert, executive … Continue reading →

This morning at a press conference Eliza Townsend, executive director of the Maine Women’s Lobby, delivered the following message in Augusta: “We have gathered here today to say that we believe Dr. Christine B. Ford in her description of a … Continue reading →

Catherine Wiersema grew up in France where she loved making chocolate from an early age.  That’s a passion that has only grown and flourished into a boutique that opened last Wednesday at 189 Brackett Street on the west end of … Continue reading →

This evening the Portland City Council voted unanimously to increase the maximum permitted building height at 100 Fore Street – from 44 feet up to 55 feet.  This zoning change will permit Jonathan Cohen, building owner the latitude to build … Continue reading →

“We play to pay homage to the original Preservation Hall Jazz Band,” said John Page, leader and trumpet player, of the State Street Traditional Jazz Band, a local group of seven musicians.  This afternoon the State Street group entertained the … Continue reading →

Writing is as much a part of Patrick McGowan’s life as is his commitment to leveling the playing field for all Americans –  and that is not surprising given his background. “I read great reviews on Amazon.  It said it … Continue reading →

On Tuesday of this week, the Portland planning board approved the second iteration of Verdante, a six story condominium planned for  56 Hampshire Street, next to the major arterial, Franklin Street. at the bottom of Munjoy Hill.  It is expected … Continue reading →

Attorney General Janet Mills along with nineteen other state attorney’s general won a victory in federal court against Education Secretary Betsy DeVos after challenging the US Department of Education’s plans to abandon federal protections for students cheated by predatory, for-profit … Continue reading →

“I would appreciate it if these personal attacks on me would STOP,” shouted city manager Jon Jennings at Mayor Ethan Strimling toward the end of a discussion at city hall this evening.   The Mayor ignored the bait and continued discussing … Continue reading →