PORTLAND — One of the city’s older neighborhoods is getting some new tastes. “This was just a perfect fit,” Ice It! Bakery co-owner Alan Fried said Monday about the shop’s new space at 502 Stevens Ave. Farther along the block, Jeremy Rush and Adam Powers expect to open Elsmere BBQ and Wood Grill at 476 Stevens […]

PORTLAND — One of the city’s older neighborhoods is getting some new tastes. “This was just a perfect fit,” Ice It! Bakery co-owner Alan Fried said Monday about the shop’s new space at 502 Stevens Ave. Farther along the block, Jeremy Rush and Adam Powers expect to open Elsmere BBQ and Wood Grill at 476 Stevens […]

PORTLAND — Jorge Martinez has first-hand knowledge of the immigrant experience. He came to the U.S. from Costa Rica when he was 11 years old. This summer, Martinez will put that knowledge to work as an intern with the Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project in downtown Portland. His goal will be to help those who came here […]

PORTLAND — The city has the right mix of a thriving arts district and those who support it for the Maine Crafts Association to feel confident about opening a permanent downtown gallery and resource center this summer. “(We are) excited to expand to serve more artists and connect with new customers,” Sadie Bliss, executive director of […]

PORTLAND — The city has the right mix of a thriving arts district and those who support it for the Maine Crafts Association to feel confident about opening a permanent downtown gallery and resource center this summer. “(We are) excited to expand to serve more artists and connect with new customers,” Sadie Bliss, executive director of […]

PORTLAND — The city has the right mix of a thriving arts district and those who support it for the Maine Crafts Association to feel confident about opening a permanent downtown gallery and resource center this summer. “(We are) excited to expand to serve more artists and connect with new customers,” Sadie Bliss, executive director of […]

PORTLAND — The Portland High School concert band is hard at work practicing for an upcoming first-of-its-kind performance in Monument Square. “We have never done this before, (but) we are trying to be more of a presence in the arts district and downtown,” Jayne Sawtelle, the band director, said this week. She said the concert, which […]

PORTLAND — The Portland High School concert band is hard at work practicing for an upcoming first-of-its-kind performance in Monument Square. “We have never done this before, (but) we are trying to be more of a presence in the arts district and downtown,” Jayne Sawtelle, the band director, said this week. She said the concert, which […]

PORTLAND — Starting from the premise that all environmentally friendly actions add up, Casco Bay High School is reviewing what measures it can take to be a greener place. The effort is part of the school’s annual look at how to improve learning, too. At a recent brainstorming session, a group of students, parents and staff […]

PORTLAND — For the second time in as many years, state Senate District 28 is up for grabs. As in 2016, City Councilor Jill Duson is running for the seat. She is opposed in the Democratic Party primary by state Rep. Heather Sanborn. Republican Patrick G. Martin, of Westbrook, is unopposed in the GOP primary. The […]