By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,195) At least one bear is now exempt from the outcome of the November 4th election in the bear-baiting debate in the State of Maine:   The Standing Bear. The imposing figure found a safe haven when it was installed last … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,194) The City is in the preliminary stages of planning an outdoor concert for next summer on the Eastern Promenade on Munjoy Hill according to several sources close to the situation mhn.com has recently learned.  No … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,193) The City’s Housing and Community Development Committee is considering converting a parking lot at 65 Munjoy Street on Munjoy Hill into affordable condominium units.  The subject has been on the Committee’s agenda for a few months and will … Continue reading →

    By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,192) An application by the developer of the historic Portland Company Complex, 58 Fore Street, to rezone the almost ten acres of waterfront property is on the workshop agenda for the Planning Board on Tuesday … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,191) The upper floors of a block of Joe Soley properties between 10 and 26  Exchange Street are for sale according to sources close to the situation.  The basements and first floor properties are not for sale, however.  … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,190) Growing Portland’s manager, John Spritz,  announced at city hall today,  that it has been awarded a $50,000 grant to study health informatics in Maine. The Maine Technology Institute (MTI) awarded Growing Portland $25,000 and the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,189) The Portland Food Co-op has announced that it will be holding a job fair on Tuesday, October 14th, from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm at 56 Hampshire Street on the East End of Portland. … Continue reading →

  By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,188) Twelve years ago, Portland’s First Friday Art Walk was a minor event on the cultural calendar of many in the City of Portland and surrounding communities.  But it has grown significantly since its inception back then.  … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,187) Cruise ships are continuing to buy thousands of pounds of live Maine lobster when they visit Maine.  Celebrity Cruises has ordered 1,500  lobsters for delivery today to the 2,000-passenger Celebrity Summit according to a … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,186) The second annual East Bayside Block Party has been scheduled for Saturday, October 18.  It runs from noon to 4:00 pm in various locations around East Bayside according to a press release. This family friendly showcase … Continue reading →