A sure sign of spring, with summer to come, is the opening of Portland’s Deering Oaks outdoor farmers market. It’s a sigh of relief that the glories of Maine summer weather are in the wings. Still, at this time of year the park is barely greening up, with the trees struggling to leaf out and the grass panting to become a rich green.
The sign “No” refers to more parking restrictions at the park; the remains of a big oak; the lineup of vendors on one side of the road and cut flowers like daffs trickle in for now
