By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,410) The public is invited to attend a public tour of the Aeration Project at the East End Wastewater Treatment Facility, 500 Marginal Way, Portland.  The tour is Thursday, September 10, at 2:00 pm. Recently, … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,409) The Planning Board voted this evening to delay the scheduled public hearing and its decision on whether or not to accept the recommendation of the Historic Preservation (:HP”) Board that 58 Fore Street be … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,408) Regulars and their friends began streaming into their favorite bar just after noon today, when Mama’s Crow Bar opened – for the last time – at least under that name. Named in part for … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,407) For those who have been anticipating the opening of “Scales” a new seafood restaurant on Commercial Street – well, you will have to wait a little longer than you might have hoped. It appears … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,406) At 9:30 am this morning the University Credit Union at 391 Forest Avenue was robbed.  Two heavily disguised individuals entered the Credit Union, displayed a fire arm and demanded cash from the tellers. The … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,405) The public is invited to attend a day of food related activities – “Phoenix Fare” – on Thursday, September 17th in East Bayside.  The day begins at 8:30 am and concludes at 7:00 pm … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,404) Interested parties are invited to attend the first public workshop for the Bayside Transportation Master Plan Study.  It’s scheduled for Tuesday, September 15th at 6:00 pm at the Merrill Auditorium Rehearsal Hall (entrance on … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,403) Good news travels fast in the Old Port of Portland, the major retail area in Portland.   In the last few days, business owners have been buzzing about the fall arrival of Fat Face … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,402) Plans for a new eatery to replace the former Sangillo’s Tavern at 18  Hampshire Street on the East End of Portland are well underway and sound exciting!  Bring it on and the sooner the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,401) This morning managers of  CPB2 LLC unveiled stunning renderings of their concept for the adaptive reuse of a significant portion of the former Portland Company site.  The public meeting was held in the historic … Continue reading →