By Carol McCracken (Post # 617) The Bayside Trail Campaign Committee has announced an open registration for a 5K “trail race” benefiting Portland’s new Bayside Trail. It’s a 1.2 mile-long trail that starts at the Casco Bay Lines on Commercial … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 616) “It was a big jump for us,” said Ben Alexander, owner of Maine Mead Works yesterday in the company’s distinctive tasting room in their new location at 51 Washington Avenue. “Going from 800 ft. … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 615) From a very early age, Christine Kiley has been training dogs – family dogs and the dogs of neighbors. “King” her family’s German Shephard was her first student when she was in the third … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 614) After waiting and waiting and following much hand-wringing, this afternoon Lee Farrngton, Chef/Owner of Figa, confirmed that her much anticipated restaurant is opening on Tuesday, October 26th at 5 pm. Originally the charismatic Farrington … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 613) On Monday, work began at 144 Fore Street near the Portland waterfront, which will result in medical offices for the Veterans’ Administration by mid-March of next year. Workers began gutting the interior of the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 612) The city announced that its annual curbside leaf collection program begins on Monday, October 25th and will end on November 19th. Portland residents s hould set their leaves out in paper biodegradable yard waste … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 611) Late this afternoon Mayor Nick Mavadones and three city staff members met with Michael Richards, chair of the Peaks Island Council, and one other member of the Peaks Island Council – at city hall. … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 610) The city has announced its schedule for flu prevention clinics for residents of the Greater Portland area. The seasonal flu vaccine will be available for $10. or at no cost for individuals with a … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 609) Otto, the popular downtown pizza shop, plans to move to the Hill sometime next month say the owners Anthony Allen and Mike Keon. Until last month, 225 Congress Street had been the home of … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 609) White vinyl tents were erected today for the third annual Harvest on the Harbor that starts Thursday, October 21 and runs through October 23rd at Ocean Gateway on the Portland waterfront. The event is … Continue reading →