By Carol McCracken (Post # 577) The National Organic Program (NOP) which is under the auspices of the US Department of Agriculture announced today that it is taking steps to “ensure integrity of organic agricultural products by consistently implementing organic … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 576) The Peaks Island Council discussed the future of the Island and its relation to Portland last night amid uncertainity on many counts. The PIC was formed as an advisory body to the Portland City … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 575) Portland will be the site of a Working Waterways and Waterfronts National Symposium on Water Access at the Spring Street Holiday Inn. The conference runs from Monday, September 27 through Thursday, Sepember 30th. The … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 574) For the hard to dispose of old electronic equipment, there is relief on the way! On Saturday, September 11 there is a disposal/recycling drive for such equipment. Just bring them to the Portland Exposition … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 573) Early this morning, the popular Rosemont Market & Bakery was broken into and robbed. The door windows for both the adjoining Hilltop Coffee Shop and the Rosemont were smashed and had to be replaced … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 572) The atmosphere on the waterfront today was relaxed. The calm before the storm. Everything that could be done to protect the waterfront from the threatening Hurrican Earl had been done. But there is another … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Pos # 571) Yesterday afternoon about 200 very warm people attended the third annual Ice Cream Social at East End Community School, 195 North Street on the Hill. It was a back to school event hosted by … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 570) The owners of Portland Yacht Services and the boat owners docked there are taking Hurrican Earl seriously. All of the boats there are being hauled out of the water in order to avoid damage … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 569) The news that the foodie world has been waiting for came this afternoon from Lee Farrington: Figa restaurant will be opening on October 22nd. Farrington has been entangled in a water rights dispute that … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 568) A recent change in leadershiip at the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum together with the intent to move from its current location at 58 Fore Street has boosted hope for the future … Continue reading →