The Planning Board’s recommendation would prohibit new restaurants and stores on the piers but wouldn’t shrink the so-called Non-Marine Use Overlay zone. The City Council will have the final say.
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ImmuCell reports big revenue boost in first quarter
The Portland-based biotech firm increased revenue by 53 percent and returned to profitability after suffering a net loss in 2018.
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Portland pier owners warn zoning changes would choke future revenue
City officials question if changing the boundaries of a waterfront development zone would have the impact that the pier owners claim.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Food & Dining, Lifestyle, Restaurant reviews
Gross Confection Bar in Portland’s Old Port defies expectations at every turn.
And for this dessert-only restaurant and bar, that’s excellent news.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Food & Dining, Lifestyle
Do you know who’s actually running the kitchen at your favorite restaurant?
It’s often the chef de cuisine, technically the second in command. We learn what it’s like to do a lot of the work with little of the (public) credit.
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Emotions flare as lawmakers debate measure to ensure that only citizens vote
A legislative committee was divided Friday over two proposals, inspired by recent events in Portland, to make Maine’s Constitution explicitly state that only U.S. citizens can vote in the state’s elections.
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Finalists chosen for Gorham Savings’ $50,000 LaunchPad competition
The five Maine startups will compete in a live business pitch competition on June 4.
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Cumberland County selected for national program to expand drug treatment in jail
The county joins 14 other jurisdictions in a program to expand medication-assisted treatment for opioid abuse in jails.
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PSO will be back for Portland’s Fourth of July bash, which promises a bigger bang
Shamrock Signature is taking over planning for this year’s event, which will include the fund-raising Pops with a Purpose Gala on June 28.
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Vignola Cinque Terre in Portland closing, and building is under contract
Vignola Cinque Terre will close permanently at the end of dinner service Sunday. Joshua Miranda, owner of Blyth & Burrows, plans to open a new restaurant there in the fall.