Bon Appetit magazine has just named Portland the “Restaurant City of 2018.”  Although Andrew Knowlton admits a bias for the state of Maine, it’s reasonable that Portland should receive this highly coveted award. “For starters, it’s the sheer number of … Continue reading →

The Portland Board of Education will hold a workshop tomorrow, Tuesday, August 7th, regarding a proposal that the board pass a noncitizen voting resolution. The workshop will begin at 6:00 pm in the city council chambers at city hall.  A … Continue reading →

Mr. Tuna, in the middle of a busy pop-up yesterday afternoon on Washington Avenue,  explained his future plans for his flourishing sushi business.  Jordan Rubin, said that he plans on moving to a brick and mortar spot at the historic … Continue reading →

Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap, a former member of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Election Integrity (PACEI) today released his initial assessment of thousands of the now-disbanded commission’s record determining that the group had uncovered no evidence to support claims … Continue reading →

385 Congress Street LLC has submitted a site plan application to the city for change of  use from a former printing plant for the “Portland Press Herald” to a 15,830 sf parking garage.  Access to the internal parking garage will … Continue reading →

A brand new marine travelift was inaugurated today when it hauled two boats from the Fore River to shore;  the historic event occurred at  Portland Yacht Services where the 115 ft. Draken was hauled under sunny skies and warm temperatures … Continue reading →

`”Mr. Cleeves will be in attendance at tomorrow’s historic event,” said Phin Sprague, Jr. joking this afternoon. He was discussing the placement of a statute of an English relative for the inaugural use of his new travel lift tomorrow – … Continue reading →

“This is one of the smallest ships I have ever captained,” said Bjorn Ahlander, captain of the 115 ft, Draken, this afternoon.  He showed this blogger a photo of a gorgeous four masted barque that he captioned years ago. The … Continue reading →

The crowd spotted the brown hull of the 115 ft. Draken Longship off in the distance as she glided her way toward a dock at the marina at Portland Foreside, 58 Fore Street, yesterday afternoon.  The crowd cheered her arrival … Continue reading →

The public is invited to a welcoming ceremony on Friday, July 27th, at 58 Fore Street, a/k/a Fore Points Marina at 3:30 pm. Visitors will have an opportunity to visit the largest operating Viking Ship during the next four days.  … Continue reading →