PORTLAND — A planned June 24 workshop on a redesign of Franklin Street has been postponed to an undetermined date in early September. Carol Morris, spokeswoman for the Franklin Street Committee Phase 2, said in a June 6 press release the committee is still considering ways to manage traffic at the Marginal Way intersection. Because […]

PORTLAND — Whether it’s a progressive attempt to protect the environment or a government overreach that burdens businesses and consumers, a 5-cent fee on paper and plastic shopping bags and a ban on polystyrene food and beverage containers are coming next year. City councilors on Monday voted 6-3 in favor of the new rules. The […]

PORTLAND — After more than 15 years in city government, the director of the city’s Department of Health & Human Services is ready for a change. “Opportunities at this level don’t always come along,” Doug Gardner said June 13. “It is time to turn the page in terms of a career move.” Gardner, whose last […]

PORTLAND — Colucci’s, the iconic variety store atop Munjoy Hill that has been shuttered since nearly being destroyed by arson last year, is about to resume business – in old-school style. Now christened Hilltop Superette, the nearly 80-year-old store at 135 Congress St. is expected to re-open as soon as June 26, according to its general […]

PORTLAND — Six of seven city park spots available to food truck and cart owners were filled last week. City Hall spokeswoman Jessica Grondin released the results from bids received earlier this spring. Small Axe Food Trucks will continue to operate in Congress Square Park, and will be joined by Urban Sugar & Mobile Cafe. […]

PORTLAND — The planned sale of most of Congress Square Park to developers of the Westin Portland Harborview Hotel is uncertain after voters last week added the park to the city land bank. Question 1 passed June 10 by 287 votes. On Monday, Mayor Michael Brennan said there will be City Council workshop July 21 […]

PORTLAND — Portland Public Schools last week announced the appointments of Terrance Young as principal of Longfellow Elementary School and Suellyn Santiago as principal of Lincoln Middle School. Both administrators will start work in July. Young, 46, has served for the past eight years as principal of the C.K. Burns School, a Saco school for grades three […]

Five-time heavyweight boxing world champion Evander Holyfield reflects on his career June 13 after he was presented a key to the city at the Portland Regency Hotel. Holyfield was visiting as a guest of the Portland Boxing Club, which hosted a card of fights Saturday night at the Expo. With Holyfield, from left, are Portland […]