By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,205) The developer of a controversial housing complex in Bayside, has filed a revised  application for a scaled back version of the original plan.  “Midtown” developers, The Federated Companies, of Miami, FL., filed plans for a smaller development on the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2, 204) Developer Michael Scarks tried to persuade the city’s planning board that a proposed historic designation for the entire House Island was not necessary and was in good hands with him and another owner who recently purchased … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2, 203) By the end of this year, Oxbow Brewing Co., will  bring its Farmhouse brewery, currently based in rural Newcastle, to 49 Washington Avenue on the east end of Portland according to sources close to … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,202) The City Council unanimously approved an order authorizing Townsquare Media to work with the City to bring “A Music Festival” to the Eastern Promenade on Munjoy Hilll  next August.  The date of the August concert … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,201) Sangillo’s Tavern, 18 Hampshire Street, has received a new date to make its case for why its liquor license should be renewed.  It’s a two day appeal hearing scheduled for Thursday, November 6th and … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,200) “A Musical Festival” on the Eastern Promenade next August is on the agenda for the City Council meeting for its approval on Monday, October 20th.  The proposal calls for the Festival to be held in August on … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,199) “Portland’s emergency preparedness partners continue to meet and share information to ensure al parties remain informed and connected so that they are ready to respond at all time.  At present, the risk of contracting … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,198) The popular Lois’ Natural Marketplace is coming to 47 India Street (corner of Middle and India Streets) within the next few months said its owner Dan Porta today.  Expected to open in December or in January … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,197) In a decision issued today, the Maine Supreme  Court reversed the decision of a lower court when it found that the city council of Portland was correct in approving the conditional zoning agreement application of Dr. … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,196) “This is our first public call for entrepreneurs.  We are looking for young, energetic people who want to focus on commercialization of new products related to the ocean as a resource,” said Pat Arnold, President … Continue reading →