They're the last cobblers left in Maine -- and they're busier than ever
It seemed inevitable that Dan Lentz would become a cobbler. At 12, his first job was shining shoes at Roy's Shoe Shop in ...
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Portland, Maine’s Parking Problem: A Crisis for Downtown Workers
If you think parking in downtown Portland is a nightmare, try being a server. With garages charging up to $50 a day and a ...
Further plans revealed for Darcelle XV Plaza in downtown Portland
The downtown block was formerly known as O’Bryant Square and housed a parking garage until 2023 when it was demolished. The ...
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5 Years Ago: Port City Music Hall in Portland, Maine, Hosted its Final Show
It’s hard to believe it’s been five years since one of my favorite Portland concert spots hosted its last show on0. Against ...
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Downtown Portland businesses report improvements in theft, vandalism in newest survey
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Progress is being made in efforts to revitalize downtown Portland businesses, according to a new survey. The results of the 2024 Downtown Portland Clean & Safe Business ...
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Opinion: Build Portland downtown’s revival around a rejuvenated Waterfront Park
Tom McCall Waterfront Park hosts many festivals every year. But the park, arguably Portland’s most underutilized resource, has untapped potential to serve as the linchpin for downtown’s revival, the ...
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They’re the last cobblers left in Maine — and they’re busier than ever
Decades ago, there were 12 cobblers in downtown Portland alone, with others scattered across southern Maine. In the early 1940s, there were 32 cobblers working in the Lewiston-Auburn area.