By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,290) Three Portland organizations will receive $55,000.00  among them to pursue their creative goals through the National Endowment for the Arts (“NEA”) according to a press release from US Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D).  The announcement comes after Pingree … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,289) Grammy winning singer Melissa Manchester will be the headliner at this year’s Fourth of July Stars & Stripes Spectacular according to an announcement this morning at a meeting at Ocean Gateway on the Munjoy … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,288) US Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D) has introduced the Safe & Affordable Drugs from Canada Act.  If passed, it would allow Americans to import prescription drugs from Canadian pharmacies.  Under the legislation, imported  prescription drug … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,287) Late this evening the City Council unanimously approved plans to create a pedestrian friendly zone – Federal Street Folly –  that will provide a unique space for the public to enjoy Portland’s performing and visual arts.  … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,286) Prominent Eastern Promenade developer Crandall Toothaker lives a good life on Munjoy Hill.  He lives in one of the larger homes on the Hill with a generous view of Casco Bay in his front  yard  He’s actively involved in … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,285) Terlingua, a new restaurant on Washington Avenue on the East End of Portland is still very much under construction.  Sources close to the situation said they are hoping for a June 1st opening. The … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,284) The long-awaited opening of Lois’ Natural Marketplace, 47 India Street, is in view!  The popular full-service favorite has scheduled its opening for Tuesday, May 19th according to an email from Dan Porta, co-owner with … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,283) Reports in the local press surrounding the death of Donnie Stain, 54,  at 563 Cumberland Avenue are incorrect  a representative of the property owner told mhn.com in a telephone conversation late this afternoon. Stain, a seventeen year … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,282) The City Council approved a beer and wine license for the yet to open – “A Lively Palate” – to be located at 54 Washington Avenue on the East End of Portland. Chef Paul … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,281) The Ocean Gateway queuing lanes will be the site of the Townsquare Media Street Eats & Beats Festival on Saturday, May 16th.  The Festival is scheduled to begin at noon and run until 5:00 … Continue reading →