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Do This, Food

Eat & Run: Revived Peaks Island restaurant offering more just than Reggae

by Leslie Bridgers November 14, 2022November 14, 2022

Jones Landing is under new ownership and serving sit-down meals, including brunch, year-round.

Business, Maine, News

Hammered by Amazon, Peaks’ only hardware store closing

by Edward D. Murphy October 25, 2022October 27, 2022

Duffy’s Island Hardware was a place Peaks residents could count on year-round for tools, supplies or a DIY gadget.

Election 2022, Maine, Politics

Four open seats on Peaks Island Council draw only one write-in candidate

by Rachel Ohm September 26, 2022September 26, 2022

The council chair said it’s not unusual to fill seats by appointment rather than in the November election, and the lack of candidates shouldn’t discourage voters from supporting a proposal to codify the council.

Food, Restaurant reviews

At Il Leone, it’s location, location, location. Then there’s that fantastic pizza

by Andrew Ross August 28, 2022August 27, 2022

Seasonal and out-of-doors, local and Italian, Il Leone on Peaks Island gets 4 stars.

Maine, News

Short-term rental proposal sparks debate about impact on Peaks and other Portland islands

by Rachel Ohm August 24, 2022August 24, 2022

Some on Peaks Island say a proposal to further restrict short-term rentals in Portland will have an outsized impact on the island and seasonal rentals, though supporters of the referendum say it will add to affordable housing.

The Forecaster

Portland Meetings: Aug. 17-24

August 12, 2022

Wed. 8/17 4 p.m. Public Art Committee City Hall Wed. 8/17 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Meeting City Hall Thur. 8/18 8:30 a.m. Emergency Shelter Assessment Committee City Hall Thur. 8/18 8:30 a.m. Zoning Board of Appeals Zoom Fri. 8/19 8 a.m. Board of Assessment Review City Hall Tues. 8/23 8 a.m. Legislative & Nominating Committee City […]