Put a Sock On It

Part of the fountain in Lincoln Park. 

Reader Photos - April 2012

Here are two superb photos posted recently on the Portland Daily Photo Flickr group. Both photos are by Flicker user Tom Whitney Photography and were taken in Portland's scenic Old Port. Be sure to check out Tom's official photography website here, too. Thanks for sharing!

Cubist Window on a Brick Wall by Tom Whitney

Staples - That Way Easy by Tom Whitney

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Thompson's Point - March 2012

I posted some photos of Thompson's Point last summer and was down there again recently so here are the photographic results. According to many sources, such as this one, work on the "Forefront on Thompson's Point" development will commence sometime this year. When completed it will feature a 3,500 seat arena for the Maine Red Claws, an 80,000 square foot event center, a hotel, and office/retail/restaurant space. It's very much worth checking out in its current condition before it is lost to history. Although this is private property,  a Portland Trails trail wraps around the point and is open to the general public. 

Portland Flea For All

Here's a little photographic preview of Portland's newest hot spot, the Portland Flea For All. It is located at 125 Kennebec Street in the heart of the Bayside neighborhood, which is just around the corner from Bayside Bowl and Trader Joe's (and a short walk from Monument Square). This modern flea market will feature all sorts of vendors, selling "everything from antique furniture to vintage clothing to handmade jewelry to classic vinyl."

I think this will be a big hit, especially given the amount of local crafters and buy-local connoisseurs in town. The grand opening is coming up on the weekend of April 14th and 15th, and it will be open every weekend thereafter from 10am-5pm. More details about the Flea For All and vendor applications are conveniently located on their website. Many thanks to the Flea's proprietors, Nathaniel and Erin, for giving me a tour of the space and for their efforts to enhance Portland's creative economy. These photos show an almost empty building, but come opening weekend it will be full of life. I will be sure to get some photos when it is open for business.

The first floor space. 

The 2nd Floor

Looking towards Marginal Way from the 2nd floor. 

The 3rd floor space with it's neat sloped ceiling

Along Kennebec Street (Ignore the no parking sign, there is plenty of parking if you travel by car).

Spring Planting

A little garden on the corner of Sheridan and Congress Streets on Munjoy Hill. I think I would enjoy having a little urban garden like this if I had a yard.

Tunnel Revision

Some more photos from the old train Tunnel under Beach Street:

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Presidential Portland

The scene outside of the Museum of Art on Friday, during President Obama's fundraising visit. 

Come for the Art, Stay for Dinner

Entrance to the Portland Museum of Art building in Congress Square. The President of the United States of America will be holding a fundraising dinner here tonight. 

Tunnel Vision

Some recent photos from the old train tunnel under Beach Street. This post from last summer shows the other end of the tunnel. I'll be posting some more photos from this area soon. Do you prefer the color or black & white version of this?

Color

Black & White

Stop: Making Sense

Stop sign at the corner of Middle Street and India Street.

Here I Dreamt I Was a Sailor

A discarded print of a lobster boat on Commercial Street.