By Layne V. Witherell Among the zillions of job descriptions that I have had in this wild forty-plus year ride in the wine biz, one was as a CEO of a medium sized Virginia winery in the earl... Read more
After years of community-driven efforts, Bramhall Square Redesign takes another step towards becoming reality. Portland Public Art Committee approves Chris Miller’s ‘Keeper of th... Read more
Here’s my detailed analysis after almost 5 years of generating solar power in the West End. By Matt Power If you own a building in Portland, you may be thinking about the pros and cons... Read more
By Tony Zeli The crews at the Portland Department of Public Works say they are ready for Portland’s famous winter storms. During and after every storm they care for more than 560 lane... Read more
The emergency department at 144 State Street will close the same day the new emergency department opens, January 4th, 2022. By Tony Zeli It’s the end of an era for Mercy Hospital’s State Str... Read more
Northern Light Mercy Hospital will open its new emergency department at 175 Fore River Parkway in Portland on January 4, 2022. The existing emergency department at 144 State Street in Portla... Read more
By Nancy Dorrans December is the longest darkest month in Maine. It is also when the tides turn and the days begin to lengthen! This is what we celebrate. It is the true spirit of the holida... Read more
Layne’s Wine Gig PresentsHoliday Wine Gift Guide By Layne V. Witherell For those of you who follow my stuff, you know that it can, at times, be straightforward, but at other times it c... Read more
Featured Analysis: Shopping local is a great idea, but Portland needs policies that support local, independent businesses, too. By Tony Zeli For most, holiday shopping, or any kind of shoppi... Read more
DO SOMETHING!!! -By Kevin Butterfield
We’re All in This Together DO SOMETHING!!! By Kevin Butterfield December 1997. First one, then two nephews, safely snapped into their car seats and we’re headed home. Playing uncle was... Read more