Jean & Jeff Johnson By Carol McCracken (Post # 787) The opening of the new Sebago Brewpub, 211 Fore Street, gives new energy and vitality to a corner of Munjoy Hill that for far too long had been ignored and left to deterioriate – creating a … Continue reading
City Committee Recommends that City Council Approve Purchase Agreement for Bayside; Viewed as a Major Step in Fulfilling the Vision for Bayside
By Carol McCracken (Post # 786) Late this afternoon the Community Development Committee voted unanimously to recommend that the city council approve a proposed purchase and sale agreement with The Federated Companies at its first meeting in June. The proposed agreement is for … Continue reading
Planning Board Recommends Extension for Bay House; Moves to City Council Next Month for Final Approval
By Carol McCracken (Post # 785) Citing a lack of financing, last night the stalled condo development, Bay House, asked the planning board to extend its conditional zone agreement until September 22nd of next year. The board voted unanimously to recommend to the city council that … Continue reading
Dance Team & (New) Cheer Squad Tryouts for Maine Red Claws on 6/11; Applications Must be Rec’d by 6/1
By Carol McCracken (Post # 784) The Maine Red Claws have announced open auditions for the Lady Red Claws (dance team) and the Claw Crew (a cheering squad) will be held on Saturday, June 11th at the Portland Expo Buiding. It’s … Continue reading
Giant Book Sale to Benefit Portland Public Library; June 16 – 19
By Carol McCracken (Post # 783) This year the Portland Public Library’s book sale will be held on Thursday, June 16th through Sunday, June 19th at the Caatherine McAuley High School Gymnasium, 631 Stevens Avenue, Portland. The event is hosted by … Continue reading
Sebago Brewing Co. Restaurant Opens on East End Next Friday – 5/27; Spared “Jordan’s” Sign Hangs in Place of Honor!
Jasper! Bryon Crowder and Kellie Smith Owners, Tim Haines, Brad Monarch and Kai Adams, at “End of an Era” Party By Carol McCracken (Post # 782) Last night a packed house at Sebago Brewing Company in the Old Port celebrated … Continue reading
Developer of Former Village Cafe to Return to Planning Board; Informational Meeting Set for Tuesday, May 17th
By Carol McCracken (Post # 781) The public is invited to attend an informational meeting to discuss plans to extend the expiration date of the site plan approval and the conditional zoning agregment for the proposed development – the Village … Continue reading
City Manager Search Down to Three Finalists; Public Invited to Reception to Meet Candidates Friday, May 20th…
By Carol McCracken (Post # 780) The public is invited to a reception to meet the three finalists in the search for a city manager on Friday, May 20th, from 5 pm – 6:30 pm. The reception is to be … Continue reading
Masons Annual Meeting Delayed by Gas Leak From Furnace at Masonic Temple; No One Injured
By Carol McCracken (Post # 779) About 200 Masons who converged on downtown Portland today for an annual meeting were prevented from entering their Masonic Temple at 415 Congress Street while the Portland Fire Department cleared the building of poisoinous … Continue reading
Job Fair Planned for June by Hampton Inn; 40 Employees Needed
By Carol McCracken (Post # 778) Stacy O’Reilly, general manager for the new Hampton Inn, said today in an interview that a job fair for employees to staff the Hampton Inn is expected to occur sometime in June. O’Reilly said … Continue reading