PORTLAND — West Commercial Street and Tukey’s Bridge are not physically connected. They are connected in concept, though, as a study group seeks public opinion on how both of them can better serve pedestrians and bicyclists. The West Commercial Multi-Modal Corridor & Martin’s Point Shared Use Path Studies are separate topically and in funding resources, […]

PORTLAND — In this case, getting fleeced will have its benefits. Former City Councilor and School Board member Dory Waxman, now the owner of Old Port Wool & Textile Co. at 52 Danforth St., said she is expanding the business with the help of her son, Ben Waxman and former Brian Boru general manager Whitney […]

PORTLAND — Removal of the Spring Street median began this week and is expected to last at least four weeks. Work is beginning near the intersection of Spring, Middle, Temple and Union streets, and moving west to High Street. Motorists are advised to expect changes in traffic patterns and lane closures during the project, which […]

PORTLAND — Purple is the color as the city increases the price of garbage bags required for collection by the Department of Public Services. The new purple bags cost $1.35 per 15-gallon bag and $2.70 per 30-gallon bag. The prices were $1 and $2 for corresponding sizes of blue bags. Residents can continue to use […]

PORTLAND — Mako Bates, who calls himself the “primary author” of a proposed ordinance to establish a citywide “livable” wage of $15 per hour, took out nomination papers June 30 to be a candidate for City Council in District 2. Bates joins attorney Spencer Thibodeau in the race for the West End seat held for […]

PORTLAND — The annual Shipyard Old Port Half Marathon and 5K road race will take place Saturday, July 11, beginning at 7 a.m. at Ocean Gateway. Organizers are looking for volunteers to be flaggers for the race, no experience necessary. Flaggers will guide runners to turn at various intersections around the course. Those interested in […]