By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,499) The 8th Annual East End Shops Holiday Stroll 2015 is underway now – from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.  It’s another amazingly mild December day to stroll among the unique shops of the East … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,498) “We decided to begin Merry Madness at the Portland House of Music this year.  It’s a different venue from a hotel,” said Casey Gilbert, Executive Director of Portland Downtown.  It’s the annual mix of … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,497) Speaking directly to his real estate cronies this afternoon, Mayor Ethan Strimling offered a loaf of bread to them and crumbs for Portland renters. The newly elected Mayor ran on a  “listening” campaign. – … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,496) The 37th annual Mothers’ Club Christmas Party for low-income children occurs on Saturday, December 12, at the East End Community School, 195 North Street, on Munjoy Hill.  The party runs from 1:00 – 5:00 … Continue reading →

Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,495) The City of Portland  just announced that it will not enforce the deadline for landlords to register with the City until February 1, 2016.  This enforcement was changed from January 1, 2016 to the February … Continue reading →

Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,494) Starting on January 1, 2016, landlords in Portland will be required to register their rental properties and pay a fee of $35. fee per unit by that date.  The form can be found at wwwportlandmaine.gov/housingsafety … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,493) Just after noon today Ethan Strimling and two new city councilors were sworn in at City Hall by Katherine Jones, City Clerk. Strimmling won the Mayoral race against incumbent Mayor Michael Brennan last month. … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,492) “This is a response to kid-centerism of major holidays,” said Samuel Cousins, at Pat’s Pizza on Market Street late yesterday afternoon. “It’s something just for adults to go out and have fun with and … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2, 491) The final Bayside Transportation Master Plan Workshop is scheduled for Thursday, December 10, 2015 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the State of Maine room at Portland City Hall on Congress Street. … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Photo # 2,490) The 10th Annual Art on the Hill holiday sale got underway this evening at the East End Community School, 195 North Street on Munjoy Hill.  The craft show began this evening and runs on … Continue reading →