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.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
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.
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Posted inMaine
At Anthony’s Italian Kitchen, a tight-knit family wants you to taste the love
Anthony’s Italian Kitchen is a family affair, through and through. Anthony Barrasso, 82, opened the restaurant in 1992 on Middle Street in Portland, near the courthouses. It was a second career – maybe a third, if you count a brief stint selling Cadillacs – that was inspired by working at his mother Lucy’s East Boston […]
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Suspect in Old Port shooting was out on bail for drug charges
Witnesses told police that Tyreese Vargas, 19, was involved in an argument inside The Drink Exchange before he allegedly shot two people on Wharf Street after the bar closed.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland makes closures for outdoor dining permanent, eyes remake of iconic Old Port streets
City Manager Jon Jennings says his staff is recommending a project to remake Wharf and Dana streets in the Old Port using money from the American Rescue Plan Act.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Committee recommends moving UMaine law school to temporary location in Old Port
Dean Leigh Saufley says the current law school building is ‘literally falling apart’ and the move is necessary as the university continues planning a new building on the USM campus.
Posted inNews
Thirsty for breakfast?
The Thirsty Pig launches a breakfast service that reflects what people are eating now.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Developer’s request would lay groundwork for Portland’s tallest building
Tim Soley wants city planners to double the heights allowed for new building projects in the Old Port that create and preserve publicly accessible open space.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Man charged with pointing handgun at bystanders in Old Port
The 21-year-old Lewiston resident is facing felony weapons charges in connection with the incident outside a pizzeria.
Posted inOut & About
Featured event: Old Port Festival
After 46 years, Portland’s summer kick-off is happening for the last time on June 9.