By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,801) “What the Frock” – a high-end purveyor of vintage designer dresses is moving to 34 Washington Avenue on Thursday, May 15th.  The exact opening date of the business is not known at this time, … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,800) Late this afternoon Richard Barringer a co-chair of the India Street Neighborhood Advisory Group told mhn.com that he and City Councilor Kevin Donoghue from District 1 on Munjoy Hill decided to rescind the vote of the India Street … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,779) The Key to the City of Portland was awarded to Lt. Josian Grenet, Commanding Officer of the FS Fulmar, by Mayor Michael Brennan in a ceremony yesterday morning at  city hall.  Participating in the ceremony … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,778) Developer Nathan Bateman and his attorney Ron Ward told a meeting of the India Street Neighborhood Planning Advisory Committee last night (Tuesday, May 6th) that they were concerned that a proposal to mandate a temporary break … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,777) Tickets for the Dierks Bentley concert  go on sale on Friday, May 9th at 10:00 am.  The concert of this award-winning country singer is scheduled for Thursday, June 12th on the Maine State Pier on the Portland … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,776) The Maine Supreme Judicial Court issued a unanimous decision today that is a resounding victory for the Friends of Congress Plaza in its effort to bring a citizens’ initiative to protect Portland’s Parks.  The Parks … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,775) The City Council voted unanimously this evening to approve the written decision prepared by Portland’s Corporation Counsel that allegedly states the reasons for the denial of Sangillo’s Tavern application for a liquor license renewal.  The denial issued last month … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,774) Tickets for the first ever Portland Reggae Fest, to be held on the Maine State Pier, on Sunday, August 10th will go on sale later this week according to a press release issued by … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,773) Avesta Housing is holding a neighborhood meeting on Wednesday, May 7th to discuss plans for the construction of 18 apartments at 134 Washington Avenue.  The meeting is to be held at Shailer School, 56 North … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,772) Tyler Milletts, Tyler Cook and four of their buddies drove up from Scarbourough this morning to attend the first annual Street Eats and Beats Festival on the parking lot beside Ocean Gateway. “This is what we … Continue reading →