Cape Coast

The rocky coastline along Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth. A bit of Portland's Munjoy Hill can be seen in the far distance.

Western Promenade, August 2015

Always a nice audience for the sunset along the Western Promenade in the summer.

Better Know a Bridge - Tukey's Bridge

Bridge number 3088, otherwise known at Tukey's Bridge. The current bridge connecting the Munjoy Hill and East Deering neighborhoods has been in service since 1960. According to the Maine Memory Network, the first bridge in this spot dates to 1796 and was named after tavern owner and toll-collector Lemuel Tukey.  

Monument Square in the Mist

A view of Monument Square from one of the foggy evenings last week. Brick sidewalks tend to provide some interesting reflections when they are wet.

On the Sea Again

The Nova Star ferry, cruising past Fort Preble in South Portland, making the evening trip to Nova Scotia.

Lights on Free Street

One of the newly installed signs for the Cross Insurance Arena, formerly the Cumberland County Civic Center, lighting up Free Street.

A Willard Beach Sunset

A view towards the Willard Beach section of South Portland, from the rocks near Fort Preble. 

Federal Street, August 2015

Looking west on Federal Street from behind the Fire Department's central station. 

Grace on Chestnut Street

Looking down Chestnut Street towards Cumberland Avenue. The former church building on the right was built in 1856 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It has been home to the restaurant Grace for several years now. 

Pretty Little Houses in a Row

The matching entrances to the Stratton Place row houses. 

At the Back Cove

A blanket of fog covered Back Cove yesterday afternoon. Looks like it's much the same this morning. 

Port Co.

A look towards the sprawling Portland Company Complex between Fore Street and the waterfront. Occasionally I like to share these less-interesting photos in order to simply document the way things are at the moment. And it sets me up to do an "after" photo from this spot in a few years when it looks different. 

What's New on Maine Wharf

The new building on Maine Wharf is starting to come to life. The first floor on the side closest to Commercial Street will be the new home of Casco Bay Artisans, while the other end will be occupied by a new upscale seafood restaurant named Scales. A new organization/museum/exhibit space, the Portland Science Center, will occupy some of the upper floors.

Fore & Pearl

Walking past the corner of Fore and Pearl Streets, with the Custom House on the opposite corner.  

Park & Congress, Summer/Winter

A summer/winter split view of the corner of Congress St. and Park St.

Hampshire

The somewhat timeless view looking up Hampshire Street towards Congress Street.

Congress St., August 2015

The mostly-brick facades of buildings along Congress Street, looking west from Monument Square. 

A Home in the West

A charming house in the West End. The pleasant late-afternoon sunlight on the building caught my eye.

Monument Square Space

A late-evening view of Monument Square, taken from a low perspective.

Hillside

From a recent stroll along North Street and the field near the East End Community School. 

Making Waves

On the boat to Peaks Island. The sky looked ominous, but it ended up being an ideal summer day. 

Coast of Peaks

The rocky coastline of the far side of Peaks Island and a man fishing.

Cumberland Avenue, August 2015

Looking west on Cumberland Avenue, near the intersection with Mayo Street. Points of interest from this vantage point include the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on the left, and Franklin Towers further down on the right. 

Same Old

The old New System laundry signage, in Portland's West Bayside neighborhood, from near the corner of Kennebec and Parris Streets.

Sunflower Sunset, August 2015

A classic sunflower and sunset shot, from the North Street Community Garden, taken last evening.

Bagel Shop

A busy weekend morning at Union Bagel Co., on Cumberland Avenue. In addition to this location, you can find their bagels at restaurants and markets all over town.

Looking Across the Pond

Passing through Deering Oaks Park yesterday evening. Did you know that the pond here was naturally connected to Back Cove until the late 19th century?

All Along the Waterfront

From Bug Light Park in South Portland, looking towards Portland's Munjoy Hill neighborhood. 

Wolves of Portland

If you are down by the Ocean Gateway terminal you may notice some unique new public art. The temporary art piece titled "UNPACK" is by Andy Rosen and it will be up until November. The public unveiling happens on August 8th at 3pm.

Coming & Going

From this morning, a couple Casco Bay Lines ferries coming and going from the State Pier.

Straight & Narrow

Looking east along the tracks of the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad and part of the Portland Company Complex. In a few years this part of the peninsula may look different if a local developer, CPB2 LLC, moves forward with their vision.