By Carol McCracken (Post # 434) FEARLESS, an organization that works to prevent hate all over the state celebrates its tenth year anniversay at a reception tonight – the celebration runs from 6:30 pm until 8:30 pm at the Portland … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: April 2010
Did You Know That…….(7)
By Carol McCracken (Post # 433) The East End Community School branch of the Portland Public School System was the first public branch to be housed in a Portland public school? That happened back in 1958 when the public library … Continue reading
Trader Joe’s Bows to Pressure And Adopts New Seafood Policy
By Carol McCracken (Post # 432) Trader Joe’s Company will implement a sustainable seafood policy,” said an article in the March 29 issue of “Sustainable Food News.” TJ’s will ban the sale of fish that is “red-listed” by Greenpeace, the … Continue reading
Whole Foods Issues Fish Recall; Removed From Store Shelves in Portland As Well.
By Carol McCracken (Post # 431) Whole Foods Market, Inc. has recalled its frozen yellow fin tuna steaks because of two complaints from consumers. The recall involves 26 states, including Maine. This according to an article in the April 6th … Continue reading
Front Room Targeted for Protest by “ROC”; 4/8
By Carol McCracken (Post # 430) The Restaurant Opportunities Center of Maine has scheduled another protest against the Front Room on Congress Street on the Hill for Thursday, April 8 from 6:30 – 7:30 pm. A lawsuit was filed against … Continue reading
Business Beat: Mama’s Crow Bar – “Portland’s Best Dive Bar”
By Carol McCracken (Post # 429) Although the sign outside 189 Congress Street does not reflect the change in ownership, what used to be Awful Annie’s Irish Saloon is now Mama’s Crow Bar; according to the new owner, Tricia, the … Continue reading
City’s Proposed New Budget Released: Fourth of July Fireworks and the East End Community School Library to Go?
By Carol McCracken (Post # 428) This afternoon the city manager released his proposed budget for the next fiscal year which starts on July 1, 2010. The $196. million budget proposal includes “changes” due to the continued recession and reductions … Continue reading
Avesta Housing Plan for the former Adams School Goes to City Council with Condition; Executive Session Attached
By Carol McCracken (Post # 427) Last night the Housing Committee took another step forward toward converting the former Adams School into moderately priced condominiums called Beckett Green – a reality. Following a discussion that went well into overtime, the … Continue reading