By Carol McCracken  (Post # 644) At a noontime rally today at Monument Square in downtown Portland,  Eliot R. Cutler, recalled his days working in Washington, D.C.  for the late Senator Ed Muskie as the Chief legislative aide to him.  In that … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 643) Eliot R. Cutler, recent Independent candidate for Maine’s Governor, will lead a celebration of the 40th anniverary of the Clean Air Act.  A group of local citizens, health professionals and elected officials will join … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 642) Merchants at the Maine Mall in South Portland were  upbeat about sales on the day after Thanksgiving – known as Black Friday –  often touted as the busiest shopping day of the holiday season. Stores … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 641) “We sell used books that have been donated to us.  All of the money raised goes to pediatric charity cases,” said Christina D. O’Brien, volunteer program manager late last week.  “Books Revisited” is located … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 640) Yesterday the US Senate delayed a vote on sweeping food safety legislation, S. 510, until next week. The legislation would require the FDA to mandate more regular processing plant safety inspections and greater government … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 639) The arrival of a 50′ Colorado Blue Spruce at Monument Square this morning ushered in the start of the holiday season in Portland for this year. The tree was donated anonymously by a family … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 638) The public will know for certain soon, but it’s possible that the Food and Drug Administration may be headed toward greatly expanding its food safety powers. The U.S. Senate earlier today voted 74-25 in … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 637) A special Polar Express train will run on Friday, December 3rd at 7:30 pm from the Ocean Gateway on Commercial Street. This one ride is hosted by the Maine Interior Design Association, (MIDA), under … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 663) Last night the City Council voted to send a Resolution to Augusta asking for the state to create legislation that would prohibit firearms in certain facilities where mass gatherings occur. The Resolution was introduced … Continue reading →

Banjo, (left), says: “If I train real hard, maybe I’ll run the race next year.” By Carol McCracken (Post # 635) The winner(s) of the first-ever Bayside Trail 5k on Sunday, November 14th was Steve Niles, Portland, and his dog … Continue reading →