An agreement between Portland and the Maine Department of Transportation calls for a redesign of the interchange connecting Interstate 295 and Franklin Street.
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Posted inFood & Dining, News
New dessert-only restaurant opens in Old Port
Gross Confection Bar will also serve cocktails and dessert wines.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Boutique hotel chain plans to buy and renovate Portland’s historic Danforth Inn
The inn in the West End will close for a month while a staff is hired and updates are made.
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Report shows 8% drop in space for marine uses of Portland waterfront
Overall, however, the study concludes that 2010 zoning changes are working as expected to open more waterfront to development while leaving the majority of space available to marine-dependent uses.
Posted inFeature Obituary, Maine
Featured obituary: Constantine ‘Charlie’ Kapothanasis, 89, born in Greece, founder of Prompto
Mr. Kapothanasis, who was a pillar in Portland’s Greek community, arrived in Portland on a ship in 1957.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Portland financial services firm to acquire competitor
Foreside Financial Group plans to purchase New Hampshire-based NCS Regulatory Compliance for an undisclosed sum.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
Mellen Street Market in Portland plans to add a cafe
The new owners plan to divide the market space and add a 24-seat dining area.
Posted inMaine Crime
Portland police investigating bank robbery at One City Center
A man entered the bank at about 11 a.m. and handed a teller a note demanding money, police said.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine
Rosalyne Spindel Bernstein, beloved Portland arts supporter and civic leader, dies at 90
She helped make the Portland Museum of Art a top cultural and educational destination during six decades on its board, and was a major supporter of Bowdoin College.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Lobster Dip raises spirits, money for Special Olympics
A balmy 50-degree day greets dippers at the annual New Year’s Day event that was postponed last year because of freezing weather.