The Pizza Joint to close its 2 shops, in Portland and South Portland

The Pizza Joint has announced on social media that it will close both its locations – one in Portland, the other in South Portland – after nearly 50 years. The restaurants’ last day of operation will be Sunday, April 14. The owners made the decision “with great sadness,” they wrote on Facebook, going on to thank customers “for your loyalty and kindness over 47 great years.” As of mid-afternoon Tuesday, nearly 300 people had commented on the post, notes filled with love, memories, praise and heartbreak. Pizza Joint opened in...