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Politics & Other Mistakes: The new Golden normal

Jul 26, 2023 | portlandphoenix.me | Al Diamon

advertisementDemocratic 1st District U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree is not a normal person. If you analyzed her DNA, it would show distinct signs she’s a politician with occasional traces of human being. Independent U.S. Sen. Angus King is also several chromosomes shy of normal. King has chatbot slickness without being nearly as interesting as the average AI entity. And Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins is certainly not normal.
Back to School: Rigometrics leave ‘No Time to Waste’ on new EP

Jul 25, 2023 | portlandphoenix.me | Sam Pfeifle

If you’ve ever wondered what exactly it is that Rick Rubin did with Slayer’s Reign in Blood, The Cult’s Electric, or Tom Petty’s Wildflowers, you might want to read his relatively new book, The Creative Act. No, it doesn’t give any of the history or pivotal choices he made on any of those or the dozens of other big-time albums he’s produced, but it does give you an idea of the aura he creates, the creativity he inspires. And it has lots of zen-like koans.
Leftovers: Mellie’s grand adventure

Jul 25, 2023 | portlandphoenix.me | Natalie Haberman Ladd

The elderly and infirm willingly speak of things they regret. Many say they regret not spending more time with loved ones, not exchanging grudges for forgiveness and not being more spontaneous. But, unlike them, and if given half a chance, I am certain dogs would not share in those regrets. If anything, dogs are indeed spontaneous and live in the moment.
Popular Portland restaurant plans for second location in Old Port

Jul 25, 2023 | portlandphoenix.me | Colin Ellis

advertisementA popular Vietnamese fusion restaurant on Washington Avenue has announced plans to open a second restaurant in the Old Port to be headed by former staff. Cong Tu Bot, a James Beard Award-nominated restaurant, is partnering with the crowdfunding platform NuMarket to fundraise for the new “concept” restaurant, Lidos 2, to be located at 30 Market St. the site of the former Pat’s Pizza. It will be a multilevel restaurant and will have a takeout counter during the day.
Planning Board to workshop eight-story Bayside development

Jul 25, 2023 | portlandphoenix.me | Colin Ellis

advertisementThe Portland Planning Board was slated to hold a workshop Tuesday night on the first phase of a master development plan to facilitate an eight-story mixed-use development, with 201 housing units and retail on the ground floor. The construction, known as 89 Elm LLC, would call for a new 162,000 square foot building in the area identified by the Bayside Master Development Plan. 89 Elm LLC is part of a larger development project by Tom Watson and Port Property Management.
Into the Wild: Maine’s next official state wildlife

Jul 25, 2023 | portlandphoenix.me | Nick Lund

advertisementOur representatives in Augusta finally got around to doing something worthwhile this session: establishing an official state butterfly. The idea came from a classroom of fifth graders in Old Orchard Beach, who debated the options, picked a winner, and worked with Rep. Lori Gramlich (D-Old Orchard Beach) to guide the bill through the appropriate channels and onto the desk of Governor Mills. Her signature made it official: Maine’s state butterfly is the Pink-edged Sulphur.
Portland aims for housing-first approach to homeless encampments, social workers say

Jul 25, 2023 | portlandphoenix.me | Colin Ellis

advertisementPortland’s handling of the clearing out of large-scale homeless encampments has been an appropriate measure to try to get those living in the camps into shelter or housing, according to one longtime social service worker.
Art Seen: Photo fest at Bowdoin College and the Portland Museum of Art

Jul 25, 2023 | portlandphoenix.me | Edgar Allen Beem

A pair of large, captivating survey shows are currently giving Maine viewers an unparalleled opportunity to go sightseeing through the past 50 to 60 years of contemporary photography. “Drawn to the Light: 50 Years of Photography at Maine Media Workshops + College” at the Portland Museum of Art (through Sep. 10) features about 100 works by photographers who have worked at the Rockport workshop since its founding 1973.
The Universal Notebook: Maine slips south

Jul 25, 2023 | portlandphoenix.me | Edgar Allen Beem

advertisementDriving into Portland last week I was struck by how the traffic was clogging I-95 for no other reason than too many cars. When the speed resumed, drivers were weaving in and out, changing lanes without signaling and, once in the city, routinely running red lights. What’s going on here, I wondered? Then it occurred to me that what I was witnessing was Maine turning into Massachusetts, I-95 turning into Route 128.
Politics & Other Mistakes: The failure man

Jul 18, 2023 | portlandphoenix.me | Al Diamon

advertisementThe University of Maine System is well run in much the same sense as Haiti or South Sudan or whatever cryptocurrency exchange went belly up this week. But unlike those institutions, UMS is content with its dystopian condition.