By Carol McCracken (Post # 402) The people lost their power last night – and they got it back late this afternoon. That is, they lost their electric power and all that went with it. That meant heat specifically and … Continue reading →

“Birds Watching” at the East End Beach Today… By Carol McCracken (Post # 401) It bears repeating often that the city and the planning board are hosting two public forums on the waterfront next month. Their purpose is to garner … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 400) The Spirits Alive Lecture Series continues this Saturday, February 27 at 10 am at the Maine Historical Society at 489 Congress Street, Portland. The topic is: Privatering on Casco Bay. Author James L. Nelson … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 399) Two Iraq War Veterans spoke against the Murkowski Resolution which “would gut the authority of Senator Edmund Muskie’s Clean Air Act” at a press conference at city hall this afternoon. Portland resident Andrew Campbell … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 398) The city’s planning board has just announced that it will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, February 23 at 3 pm to continue its on-going discussion of the proposed changes to the WCZ on … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 397) Today was another milestone in the restoration of the Abyssinian Meetinghouse on the southern side of the Hill. Leonard Cummings, president of the Committee to Restore the Abyssinian and David Paul, its treasurer, issued … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 396) The City of Portland has announced there will be two public forums next month to garner public feedback on the possible relaxation of the city’s zoning ordinance for the “WCZ” of the waterfront. The … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 395) Protestors, led by former State Senator Anne Rand, stood quietly outside the Front Room restaurant on the Hill at lunchtime today as Valentine’s Day diners inside the controversial eatery enjoyed a holiday lunch. The … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 394) “I heard it was hip and happening,” said John P. M. Higgins recently. “It is and I love living on the Hill,” he said, following up with a big grin. That says a lot … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 393) Starting April 1st, Portland residents can take advantage of a new payment program for real estate tax payments, according to a press release just issued by the city. Property owners will be able to … Continue reading →