On Friday, a steady flow of regulars came into Anania’s Variety on Congress Street in Portland to get their coffee, order their favorite sandwich – and say their goodbyes. It was the last day of operation for the popular store and deli run by Ed and Barbara Anania, who decided earlier this year to retire so they can travel and spend more time with their grandchildren. Staff photographer Gregory Rec was there on their last day of business.
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Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Vietnam veteran receives Purple Heart
David Whitten was honored for his service at Maine Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6859, 57 years after he was injured in combat.
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State Street Church makes emergency winter family shelter permanent
The Portland church that began providing temporary shelter to immigrant families in 2023 has completed state-funded renovations to host families in need each winter.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
We Love Fairs and Sales: Nov. 14
USM craft show – Saturday, Nov. 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Costello Sports Complex, 37 College Ave., Gorham. More than 150 vendors; show to benefit USM student athletes. Church fair – Saturday, Nov. 16, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saint Anne’s Church, 299 Main St., Gorham. Grandma’s attic, children’s room, silent […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Scarborough Leader, South Portland Sentry, The Forecaster
People and Business: Nov. 13
Hires, promotions, appointments Suzanne Moffatt was hired at Bar Harbor Wealth Management, a subsidiary of Bar Harbor Bank & Trust, as senior vice president, senior wealth manager. She has 40 years of experience in financial services, having worked as senior vice president, relationship manager and trust officer at Bangor Savings Bank for the last 18 […]
Posted inFood, Local & State
The Wrap: Noble Pizzeria & Barbecue launches; Lone Pine teams up with Lord Hobo
Nomad in Brunswick will close and a new restaurant will take its place, famous chefs are coming to Maine to help Primo celebrate 25 years and more local food news.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Meetings: Nov. 13-20
Wed. 11/13 5 p.m. Land Bank Commission Parks/Rec Wed. 11/13 5 p.m. Sustainability/Transportation Zoom Wed. 11/13 6 p.m. Police Citizen Review Zoom Thu. 11/14 4 p.m. Development Corp. Zoom Thu. 11/14 5 p.m. Finance Committee Zoom Mon. 11/18 5 p.m. Rent Board Zoom Mon. 11/18 6 p.m. City Council City Hall Tue. 11/19 5:30 p.m. […]
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Portland Planning Board to reconsider Munjoy Hill condominium project
The project at at 19 Willis St. was approved unanimously in 2021 despite concerns that the building wouldn’t fit with the character of the neighborhood and could drive up rental prices.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
USM’s Crewe Center for the Arts prepares for August 2025 opening
The $63 million facility on the Portland campus, named for prolific songwriter Bob Crewe, will contain music practice rooms, performances spaces, an art gallery and classrooms.
Posted inCops & Courts, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston police locate stolen Portland vehicle, arrest juvenile
Police charged a 17-year-old boy Monday night with theft of a vehicle.