By Carol McCracken (Post # 454) The public is invited to attend the first of its kind, fantastic OLLI Follies – a variety show starring Olli members. The program includes a wide variety of entertainment – some serious and others … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 453) Although Maine Citizens Against Handgun Violence did not officially participate in the “open carry” gun rally last Sunday afternoon at Back Cove, Tom Franklin, president of the non-profit was there. Franklin, a life-long hunter … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 452) About seventy-five men openly carrying guns attended a rally this afternoon at Back Cove to “have a good time with friends with common interests such as open carry,” said Shane Belanger, 19, the organizer … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 451) He drove out of the parking lot at the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum this afternoon leaving behind a bit of a sucking noise. Joe Monty, was driving home to Masssachusetts in … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 450) In what is considered a victory for Maine consumers, Superior Court Chief Humphrey recently ruled in favor of the state insurance superintendent’s decision to deny an increase of almost 20 percent for its individual … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 449) The Finance Committee met last night in a workshop to discuss the proposed budget presented to it for its consideration by the city council. No public comment was taken. A final vote on the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 448) Last week the popular Hilltop Coffee Shop on the Hill was sold. Hill residents Stella and Guy Hernandez purchased the successful business from Luke McFadyden and his business partner, Jeremy House. The couple also … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 447) Portland has hired its first-ever sustainability coordinator who will assume his new responsibilities on May 10. Ian Houseal will be responsible for developing policies, projects and operations within the city for environmental sustainability, energy … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 446) Ever so reluctantly it seemed, Taz took a break from his K-9 training earlier today on the Portland waterfront. Much of that time, he stared at his handler, Christian Stickney, totally uninterested in the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 445) Volunteers are needed to assist the hosting organizations plant a “rain garden” on the new Bayside Trail. It’s located behind the Planet Dog Company store at 211 Marginal Way here in Portland. The work … Continue reading →