Portland and Casco Bay

Renovator's Paradise

Friday, 02 May 2008
Each year it seems the Do-It-Yourself movement for home repairs and improvements gets larger and more prominent. Home Depot's and Lowe's seem to pop up on street corners like Starbuck's these days. If these mega-stores are not your cup of tea, try driving up the coast of Southern Maine and stopping in on two locations: The Old House Parts Company and Portland Architectual Salvage . Renovators and Do-It-Yourselfer's will be so glad they made the trip.
Last Updated ( Saturday, 03 May 2008 )
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Resurgam! Portland's Historic Fire

Thursday, 27 March 2008

Portland, Maine was home to one of the worst urban fires in early America history on July 4, 1866. “Resurgam!” has ever since been the city’s motto.

The 1866 fire burned over 10,000 homes and caused an estimated $12 million in damage. The City of Portland responded by building the wonderful Victorian promenade we see today, as well as bolstered the communities just to the east and west of the Prom, both vibrant communities to this day.

Make sure to join Earl Shettleworth Jr., Director of the Maine Historic Preservation Commission when he present the slide lecture, "The Day Portland Burned: July 4, 1866." This lecture traces the dramatic destruction and rebirth of a great American city. The lecture is free and sponsored by Sprits Alive. One Longfellow Square on March 29^th at 10 a.m.

Hugo's and Chef Rob Evans Nominated for James Beard Award

Tuesday, 25 March 2008

Hugo’s Restaurant and Chef Rob Evans has garnered another nomination for a James Beard Award. This makes the second nomination for the renowned chef at Hugo’s in downtown Portland. The James Beard awards are the highest honors bestowed by the culinary industry, akin to the Academy Awards. Portland and Casco Bay are not unfamiliar with such culinary success stories such as Hugo’s and Chef Rob Evans. Fore Street and its culinary mastermind, Sam Hayward, won a James Beard Award in 1994 for “Best Chef”. Te James Beard Awards will be presented on June 8, 2008 at Avery Fisher Hall in New York's Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.

First Friday Art Walk in Portland

Friday, 21 March 2008
The First Friday Art Walk in Portland, Maine has garnered recent popularity as more locals and visitors find out about the unique way to see Portland, its landmarks, famous galleries and shops and get a little exercise at the same time. Upcoming 2008 walks will be on Apr 4, May 2, Jun 6, Jul 4, Aug 1, Sep 5, Oct 3, Nov 7, and Dec 5. Self-guided tours take place on the First Friday of every month from 5-8 pm and allow you to visit local art galleries, art studios, museums, and alternative art venues. Download the free First Friday Art Walk brochure. Some of the more compelling locations include...
Last Updated ( Friday, 21 March 2008 )
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