Portland, Maine Daily Photo

Reach for the Sun

CoreyTempleton@gmail.com (Corey Templeton) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:19:00 +0000

On Cumberland Ave:

Tide is Low

CoreyTempleton@gmail.com (Corey Templeton) — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:37:00 +0000

Looking across Back Cove during low tide.

Saturday in the Park

CoreyTempleton@gmail.com (Corey Templeton) — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 19:38:00 +0000

Here are a couple of Deering Oaks Park pictures from a beautiful sunny day:

Question.

CoreyTempleton@gmail.com (Corey Templeton) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:26:00 +0000

Does anyone have an answer? I don't know what LBM is.

These Summer Nights

CoreyTempleton@gmail.com (Corey Templeton) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:27:00 +0000

Haven't posted a night shot in a while. There were a few fingerprints on the lens so it has some blurriness but I think you get the picture:

And this is from another recent evening in the same area

Antique Shop

CoreyTempleton@gmail.com (Corey Templeton) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:35:00 +0000

A popular spot on Congress St. for older folk to stop and chat.

Grace

CoreyTempleton@gmail.com (Corey Templeton) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:08:00 +0000

I noticed that I've been getting a ton of visits to this recent post from people searching for information about the new restaurant on Chestnut Street, called Grace.

So here are a few more pictures and here is the website you actually want:

http://www.restaurantgrace.com/

Hours (click for larger version)

Summer Home

CoreyTempleton@gmail.com (Corey Templeton) — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:33:00 +0000

Some birds enjoying another day of sunshine in Deering Oaks. This birdhouse is brought out every summer and you can see the mist from the seasonally active fountain behind it.

July 4, 2009

CoreyTempleton@gmail.com (Corey Templeton) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 21:52:00 +0000

One more post today since it' a holiday...

Happy Birthday America

CoreyTempleton@gmail.com (Corey Templeton) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:04:00 +0000

Wharf Street

CoreyTempleton@gmail.com (Corey Templeton) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:37:00 +0000

Wharf Street, in the heart of the Old Port, on a recent rainy evening:

Know Your Blog - Walk Around Portland

CoreyTempleton@gmail.com (Corey Templeton) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:06:00 +0000

My other blog, Walk Around Portland, was featured in this week's 'Know Your Blog' on the Press Herald's website by Justin Ellis.

In the introduction to the Know Your Blog series, Justin wrote:

"If there's one thing we love more than bacon on the NXT Desk, it's local blogs. But for the longest time we've struggled on how to incorporate them better around here. Many of you probably notice that when I'm away from the desk or otherwise incapacitated I try to get local bloggers to keep the shop running.

But I think we need something on a more regular basis, and until we get together an NXT blogroll (the page may not be able to handle any more heft), I'm introducing "Know Your Blog," a new feature where we'll spotlight local bloggers on a regular basis. If you've got or know of a great local blog, e-mail me or find me on Twitter with your ideas."

It is an honor to be among the first blogs profiled for this feature. The first two were HillyTown and The Sunday Best. Send Justin your suggestions via the links above.

New Skin

CoreyTempleton@gmail.com (Corey Templeton) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:25:00 +0000

From last Saturday, which was indeed sunny...

The Portland Daily Sun reported in a recent story :

Finard Properties, owner of the Key Bank/Pierce Atwood building at One Monument Square, has started a renovation of the exterior of the building, replacing windows and applying a new skin. The plans include a new entrance on the square.
Exterior work started a couple of weeks ago and, with favorable weather, should be done this year, said Rick Feldman, project manager for One Monument Square.
The first stage of the work, according to Finard Properties, is to remove the interior storm windows and the perimeter induction units that are no longer used for heating the building. Next is removal and replacement of the exterior windows with high-efficiency windows, work that's under way and visible now.
"The second stage of the project is to install a new exterior skin over the entire brick facade of the building made up of Copper Metallic Alucabond panels," the company reported. "These panels will seal the exterior facade, preventing any water from entering the building. This design will cover all the existing brick and present the building with a much improved state-of-the-art design."

Sounds great to me, this building is due for a face lift. The entrance on to Monument Square will also be welcome and will go well with the new entrance to the library, across the street.

Maine Historical Society

CoreyTempleton@gmail.com (Corey Templeton) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:30:00 +0000

I checked out the Maine Historical Society's open house this past weekend, and here are some photos in and around their new research library:

It has a very neat section in the research library which is 3 levels tall. This is taken from the middle level, which overlooks the main research hall.

As Fast As

CoreyTempleton@gmail.com (Corey Templeton) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:27:00 +0000

A humorous poster for local band As Fast As, which is regrouping for a new album and a show in July. Click image to view bigger size.

Guitar

CoreyTempleton@gmail.com (Corey Templeton) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:14:00 +0000

For something different, here are some guitars along the wall at Buckdancer's Choice in Portland.

Upon us all a little rain must fall

CoreyTempleton@gmail.com (Corey Templeton) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:39:00 +0000

Another rainy day today

An Unfitting Tribute

CoreyTempleton@gmail.com (Corey Templeton) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:00:00 +0000

There is a rock/monument/reminder in front of the new Marriott on the Eastern Waterfront, across from Ocean Gateway. It serves as a notice that the house which Henry Wadsworth Longellow was born and raised in once stood on this site. Per the Vigorous North, the house was demolished long ago to make way for industrial buildings, which were then demolished for this development and a parking garage.

A view towards the waterfront

And on the other side

Buoys

CoreyTempleton@gmail.com (Corey Templeton) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:11:00 +0000

Looking down at a lobster boat

Every Day has a Night

CoreyTempleton@gmail.com (Corey Templeton) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:52:00 +0000

A few shots downtown on a recent evening:

Congress Street Eats

CoreyTempleton@gmail.com (Corey Templeton) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:30:00 +0000

In the foreground we have Wild Burritos and just a few doors up a small group of people congregate outside of the new Otto's Pizza. I welcome Otto's and wish them well in their prime location, which should attract plenty of late-night diners who don't want a sit-down diner.

Looking In

CoreyTempleton@gmail.com (Corey Templeton) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:34:00 +0000

Taking a look inside the old public market building, which is being renovated into office space for a local company.

To quote myself from my flickr comment on this photo:

"It's definitely a plus that is'a local company moving in, but it is sad that such a fine building wasn't able to remain a public market. The combination of not making a profit, being kind of out of the way for tourists, and the nighborhood it borders (homeless shelter, lower income housing, etc) did it in.

The good news is that public market house, right in monument square, is doing great and expanding to the 2nd floor at the moment!"

Bumper Stickers

CoreyTempleton@gmail.com (Corey Templeton) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 22:10:00 +0000

On High Street:

Vine

CoreyTempleton@gmail.com (Corey Templeton) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:02:00 +0000

Dangerous

CoreyTempleton@gmail.com (Corey Templeton) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:21:00 +0000

Here are a few shots of the previously mentioned demolition of the old USM dorms on Congress Street. The back wings of the building are being demolished and the part of the building on Congress Street will be rehabed into retail spaces and apartments.