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This comment was posted on another thread by "just saying" on October 21, 2009: I added the photo.

"Speaking of places to eat, Is Portland quickly becoming a town full of concession stands or what? I know of four, three of them are on 109 and the other is on South Russell. What's up with that!"

I think this is an interesting topic and deserves some discussion. What does everyone think of these "concession stands," do they meet zoning and health regulations, has anyone on the blog eaten at one of them, are these stands good or bad for Portland, etc.?

Charlie

The Inside Scoop is located at Bottom View Farms
just off Hwy 76 about 1/2 mile west of Jackson road.

We all too often discuss businesses outside of our town, and we've all said we need some place new to patronize. Try taking the family for a dish of Ice cream, an Ice cream cone, milk shake, hot fudge sundae, or a wonderful banana split. Plenty of seating to be had so you can sit down and enjoy, the place was clean as a whistle. You won't be disappointed.

Be sure to ring the bell on your way out the door letting them know that you enjoyed the service and food. I was surely impressed, service was wonderful, and you cannot beat what you get for the price!

Here's wishing The Inside Scoop great success!!

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Happy Posting - Judy

Post your thoughts about News worthy articles, events, happenings, questions,
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My friends and former colleagues over at The Portland Progressive now have their own website and blog. Back in 2005 and 2006 when I was editor, I had wanted to get a website and blog going so I would have a place to put the many extra pictures that we didn't have room for in the newspaper and also a chance to have some more direct feedback from the community. I experimented with video and podcasting in 2006 and tried to integrate it with the newspaper. Go visit their website at portlandprogressivenews.com, show them some love, and give them some ideas that they could use the website to serve their readers better. Weblogs thrive in communities where they link to each other, share readers and discussion. Are there any other Portland bloggers out there? Leave a link in the comments section.

Post your thoughts about News worthy articles, events, happenings, questions,
garage sales,and general information regarding our town.

Want to talk about something specific, post it here.
One of the blog authors will start the topic for you!

Happy Posting - Judy

Post your thoughts about News worthy articles, events, happenings, questions,
garage sales,and general information regarding our town.

Want to talk about something specific, post it here.
One of the blog authors will start the topic for you!

Happy Posting - Judy

Whether it's in Portland or elsewhere, where do you do business? What attracts you? Price? Convenience? Selection? Service? Atmosphere? Liquor By The Drink? Smoking Sections? Other . . .?

On the flip side, why do you NOT do business somewhere? Give us the low-down on your experiences.

If you prefer, you can rate businesses 1-5
1=poor 2=fair 3=neutral 4=good 5=excellent

Please review the blog rules on the main blog page before posting. I only accept responsibility for my own comments and opinions. All questions and concerns can be directed to the blog administrator, Charlie Myers.

Due to what seems to me as an increase in recent marketing of the Free Credit Report website I felt it was time for me to post a warning to people who might be taken in by this company. If you don't know freecreditreport.com offers you free credit checks and also offers a service to continue allowing you to check your credit whenever you want. Now at first this sounds wonderful. In today's world one should be very careful about their credit with all the identity theft going on in the world. Knowing this and when people see the commercial thinking they want their free report how can they lose, right?

Post your thoughts about News worthy articles, events, happenings, questions,
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As reported by local media, the possiblities of casino gambling at Kentucky Downs is growing closer.
A link to the story by the Herald-Leader is provided within.
News4 also did a segment on this last evening.

If this should be passed what affect, if any, do you think it will have on our area?

Usually I am quite happy when new businesses come to town. I however am not very enthusiastic about Walgreens coming to Portland. I'm not against them setting up business, I just wish we had some other business opening up at that location. First, I dislike the fact that we lost that beautiful Ponderosa building. I was really hoping another restaurant would open up at that location. Second, I'm concerned about the impact that it will have on other Portland pharmacies, especially the locally owned ones that have been in Portland a long time and are very generous to youth leagues, newspapers, and other community organizations and businesses. Third, big chain businesses often make very little attempt to contribute to the surrounding community. Does Portland need a Walgreens? They will generate sales tax revenue for the city, and hopefully a lot of that will come from people who would have gone to Wal-Mart in Gallatin or Franklin. I will continue to go to Pharmacy Express or Village Drugs when I have prescriptions or want to buy greeting cards. I may go to Walgreens for photo services or household items.