By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,2l5) The City Council gave final approval last night to Federated Companies proposal to develop 3.25 acres of land in Bayside on the eastern end of Portland. The original agreement between the city and the … Continue reading
The Porthole Reopens; Faithful Patrons Return Despite Health Violations
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,214) The legendary Porthole reopened Sunday morning after having been shut down by the city’s health inspector Thursday afternoon for almost three pagesof hand written health violations. V iolations ranged from personal hygene, failure to label … Continue reading
The Porthole Plans to Reopen Sunday Morning Says Owner Following Shutdown by City for Health Code Violations
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,213) Oliver Keithly told mhn.com just after noon today, that he plans to reopen The Porthole tomorrow morning. Keithly was inside the restaurant late this morning cleaning and supervising employees in the same task. The … Continue reading
Adams Groundbreaking Celebrates Past & Future of the Neighborhood; “The Spirit Has Not Changed,” Andrea Myhaver
Group photo of some of the speakers at the Adams School Condominium Groundbreaking By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,212) Thursdays groundbreaking celebration at the site of the Adams School Condominiums was a celebratio of the past as well as the … Continue reading
Business Beat: Tandem Coffee Co. Started by Hill Couple
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,211) “It feels very up and coming down here. We love the feel here,” said Kathleen Pratt of the new wholesald coffee business Tandem Coffee Co. She and her husband, Will, started the business almost … Continue reading
New Tour Facility Opens on Waterfront for Cruise Ships Today; 60 Cruise Ships Visit This year – Fewer Than Last Year…
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,210) Under very blue skies, with winds gusting over 30 mph and high seas, the passenger ship Enchantment of the Seas arrived in Portland Harbor late this mornng for a day long visit. Carrying about … Continue reading
Community Input Sought on Concerts on the Eastern Promenade by the City; 9/11 at EECS Cafeteria
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,210) The City is seeking input from the community on the recent Gentlemen of the Road concert held on the Eastern Promenade. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 11, from 6 pm – … Continue reading
Adams School Condominiums Groundbreaking Next Week; 9/13
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,209) You are invited to attend a groundbreaking celebration for the Adams School Condominiums next week. The celebration is set for next Thursday, September 13th from noon until 1:30 pm. on the site of the … Continue reading
Beer Aficionados Gather at “Brew Festival” on the Hill Waterfront; Second Annual Labor Day Weekend Festival Popular
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,208 ) With Casco Bay sparkling her prettiest in the background, a thousand or more beer aficionados gathered on the waterfront this afternoon between 12:30 and 4:00 pm. They came from all over the northeast … Continue reading