By Carol McCracken It’s not the first time that former Governor Angus King has promoted the latest cutting edge technology for his adopted State of Maine – and yesterday afternoon a large audience heard more about the Governor’s latest agenda when … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2008
Aquacultural Farming Business Conference, Portland, 12/3..12/5
By Carol McCracken MHN readers will have an opportunity to learn more about Maine’s aquacultural farming business when the Northeastern Aquaculture Conference and Expo (NACE) hosts a conference at the Eastland Park Hotel in Portland on December 3, 4, and … Continue reading
Record High Voter Turnout Predicted For Portland
By Carol McCracken With just one week to go before Election Day, the City Clerk is predicting a record 80% of registered voters will cast their ballots in this election. The City of Portland has 46,000 active voters with 2,000 … Continue reading
Keep ME Warm Fund Ready for Qualifying Residents
By Carol McCracken United Way and People’s Regional Opportunity Program (PROP) have teamed up to provide funds for emergency heating assistance for qualifing residents. At the same time, those who are able to assist financially are asked to support the … Continue reading
Meet Your Neighbor: Michael Gurney, Student With A Truck To Haul Away Your Unwanted Heavy Items! No Trash, Please
By Carol McCracken Should you need more than fall leaves (see previous post) removed from your property, there is someone living on the Hill who will pick-up heavy stuff and take it to the dump for you. He will pick up … Continue reading
City’s Curbside Leaf Collection Program Begins This Week
By Carol McCracken Starting this week, Portland’s curbside leaf collection program begins and will run through the week of 11/2. City residents should set their leaves out in paper yard waste bags the same day as their regular trash collection. … Continue reading
A Special Invitation for Hill Residents to Culinary Marketplace & Lifestyle Lounge – All Day Saturday – 10/25 – On Maine State Pier
By Carol McCracken If you are a Hill resident, 21 years old or older, you are invited to attend the all-day Culinary Marketplace & Lifestyle Lounge set for this Saturday, October 25, on the Maine State Pier at the bottom … Continue reading
Pumpkin Extravaganza For Children Up To Five Years Old And Their Adults – 10/22
By Carol McCracken The City of Portland is sponsoring a Pumkin Extravaganza to celebrate fall tomorrow, Wednesday, October 22 at the Cummings Center, 134 Congress Street on the Hill. There will be stories told, singing of songs, making of crafts … Continue reading
Wanted: A Holiday Tree for Portland
By Carol McCracken Portland is looking for a fir or spruce tree to serve as its centerpiece for the holiday season. The selected tree will be 50-70 feet tall and should be within 15 miles of Portland. The city will … Continue reading
Waxman Loses Ethics Complaint Against Mayor – Democrats Divided
By Carol McCracken By a unanimous vote, Dory Waxman’s ethics complaint against Mayor Ed Suslovic was dismissed. The matter was heard by the Ethics Committee in Augusta early yesterday afternoon. Waxman charged the Portland Mayor with using comments from colleagues … Continue reading