PORTLAND, Maine – Portland Downtown is beginning its search for a new executive director to replace existing director, Casey Gilbert, whose contract ends June 30. Gilbert, who led the organization through its five-year strategic plan from 2015 to 2020, plans to build a consulting practice and explore teaching opportunities along with the completion of
Portland Downtown announces ‘end of an era’ for Old Port Festival PORTLAND, Maine – All good things must come to an end. Portland Downtown is announcing that the 2019 Old Port Festival — to be held Sunday, June 9, 2019 — will mark a fond farewell to one of Maine’s largest summer events. For
PORTLAND, Maine – Portland Downtown today announced that its summertime Shop for Cause Day raised $4,500 for the Locker Project, a nonprofit organization that helps ensure food security for Maine children through local schools. Now held twice a year (during Portland Downtown’s Summer Kickoff Weekend in June and Light Up Your Holidays in November),
Portland, Maine – Portland Downtown will be launching “green & clean” initiatives for Summer Kickoff Weekend, which is scheduled for June 9th – June 11th and includes the Old Port Festival. The goal of the initiatives is to limit exposure to second hand smoke, and reduce the carbon footprint of the festival. Portland Downtown’s
PORTLAND, Maine — Today Portland Downtown and Machias Savings Bank presented a check to the Milestone Foundation in the amount of $8,000.00. The funds were raised through Shop for a Cause Day, a community fundraiser that took place November 26th. Shop for a Cause Day, organized by Portland Downtown, is an annual event that encourages
Downtown Portland is filled with holiday spirit thanks to some truly gorgeous window displays. This year, 50 businesses participated in a fun contest designed to delight shoppers and showcase fabulous merchandise in spectacular fashion! Read more
PORTLAND, Maine — The tree that signals the start of the holiday season in Portland will arrive in Monument Square on Thursday, November 17 around 10:00 AM. “Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate a tree. After an exhaustive search of Greater Portland, we found the perfect one! We’d like to
Portland, Maine — Joy and merriment will fill Monument Square Friday, November 25th as thousands gather for the 2016 Tree Lighting Presented by Hood® Eggnog. The spectacular celebration features free, fun-filled activities for the whole family from 5-6:30pm including live music, horse & wagon rides, a visit from Santa himself and — new this
PORTLAND, Maine — In the spirit of collaboration and giving back, Portland Downtown partnered with twenty local retailers to raise funds for Portland Trails — a nonprofit land trust that transforms Greater Portland into a healthier community through trails, active transportation, conservation, and placemaking. “Shop for a Cause has been one of our signature holiday
PORTLAND, Maine — Two of Portland Downtown’s signature holiday events, Shop for a Cause Day and Merry Madness, have collectively raised $10,000 for Preble Street and the Portland Press Herald Toy Fund. Shop for a Cause Day, held November 28, encourages residents and visitors alike to shop local while giving back to the community. 40