Warby Parker store coming to the Old Port

The eyewear company plans to move into a nearly 2,000-square-foot space at 184 Middle St. early next year.

Businesses embrace ‘yes, you can pee in Portland,’ but the stalls seem stalled

A recent MIT study asked small businesses in the city about policy changes that would help their post-pandemic recovery. The response was a resounding call for more public restrooms downtown. 

Yet another version of Carnaval Maine coming in 2024

The winter festival has changed its locations, dates and length since it was first held in 2020, and organizers say they will announce new plans in January.

Federal labor board wants Starbucks to reopen 23 locations, including 1 in Portland

The National Labor Relations Board is accusing Starbucks of closing its Old Port location last December in response to workers' attempt to unionize.

Portland man shot in Old Port last year now suing bar and bouncer

The bouncer at The Drink Exchange in February 2022 says he was acting in self-defense when he shot Thomas Landry, who was wielding a baseball bat.

Portland restaurateur sues ex-wife over payment for Boone’s Fish House

Harding Lee Smith, owner of 'The Rooms' restaurants, has sued Darcy Smith, owner of Boone's, claiming she and her business owe him $150,000.

Police say 2 women report they were drugged at Old Port establishment

Police are investigating and reviewing video from Thursday night.

Portland orders restaurant to remove antique doors over ‘false sense of history’

Papi imported doors from Puerto Rico, but the city says the doors must come down because they don't honor the history of the Exchange Street building. Some residents say it's unfair.

Another Old Port bar and restaurant announces it will close

Pat's Pizza, which has operated in Portland's Old Port for 14 years, will close Sunday.

At Anthony’s Italian Kitchen, a tight-knit family wants you to taste the love