By Carol McCracken (Post # 491) Every three years the Federal Aviation Administration requires a drill to test Portland’s Jetport readiness to deal with an aircraft emergency. Yesterday was the day authorities picked to carry out this important training exercise. … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 490) Harding Smith was sitting at his own bar at the Front Room restaurant on the Hill early this afternoon – sipping a soda while waiting for his “to go” order. He was having lunch … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 489) The Portland Harbor Museum has announced that as of June 1, it closed its Congress Street exhibit hall for good. This move comes as a part of merger plans between “PHM” and the Maine … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 488) Smiles were in abundance when city officials and waterfront property owners joined together to announce that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”) has agreed to abandon restrictions that would have been devastaing to the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 487) Everett “Brownie” Carson tendered his resignation as the highly respected executive director of the Natural Resoucres Council of Maine in a letter to its members on June 2nd. Under his 26 year tenure, Carson … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 486) The winds of change surrounding zoning changes in the use of the waterfront are swirling around and if you want to learn more about the possible changes and let your views be known, please … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 485) One small building at the corner of Middle and India Streets will be taken down this afternoon, and then the demolition of the former Jordan Meat Co. will be completed said Jeff Daigneault, project … Continue reading →