By Carol McCracken  (Post # 698) The first ever Sled Box Derby took place on the Eastern Promenade on the Hill earlier today.  The unique event was organized by Hill resident Sammie O’Brien.  It ran from noon today until  interest  … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 697) “It’s a three ring circus up here.  It’s a big challenge,” said Tom Bell this past Tuesday as he was covering the hearing of Darryl Brown before the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (POst # 695) The city’s planning board has announced it will be holding a public hearing to consider a proposal by the Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT) at the International Marine Terminal at 468 Commercial Street.  The hearing … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 695) Up and down the east coast cities are watching their winter snow removal budgets evaporate with the record setting season some have had so far.  Here in Portland, the city has expended about 40% … Continue reading →

Darryl Brown Will Conduct an Overall Review of All DEP Rules and Make Appropriate Changes By Carol McCracken  (Post # 694) After 4 l/2 hours of testimony, discussion  and questions before the State’s Environment and Natural Resources Committee, the 13 member … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 693) Anyone interested is invited to attend an informational meeting to discuss plans for improvements to the Internationl Marine Terminal site located at 468 Commercial Street.  The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February1st  at the Gulf … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 693) The City of Portland has announced there is a citywide parking ban for tonight beginning at 10 pm tonight, January 21st and ending at 6 am tomorrow morning, January 22nd.  The parking ban has … Continue reading →

Attorney F. Lee Bailey Testified in Support of the Kennedy’s Move to Portland By Carol McCracken  (Post # 691) Last night the Portland city council voted unanimously  not to  support a request from the USS John F. Kennedy Museum committee … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 690) Portside, the condominiums being built on top of  the under construction Hampton Inn, are all under contract for sale, said Jeff Daigneault, project manager for Opeechee Construction Co., NH. yesterday afternoon.  The Inn is scheduled to … Continue reading →

Rallying on the Steps of City Hall Yesterday By Carol McCracken  (Post # 689) Despite the cold temperatures, a huge crowd took part in a march that ended on the steps of city hall yesterday afternoon. Representatives from a number of local … Continue reading →