By Carol McCracken  (Post # 742) “I have tremendous respect for the crews and that’s why I’ve written this play,” said Cullen McGough recently.  “They don’t have access to power brokers.  There is no cohesive forum for their issues to … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 741) Over the weekend, the controversial  mural was removed from an alcove in the  Labor Department building in Augusta and put into storage.   No one in the Governor’s office would say where it is located  or why … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 740) Contrary to some local media reports that the relocation of the controversial labor mural that currently hangs in a small alcove in the Department of Labor, Augusta, to the Portland City Hall is a done … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 740) Contrary to some reports in the media, the removal of the controversial mural from an alcove in the Commerce Street, Department of Labor, Augusta, to the Portland City Hall is not a done deal … Continue reading →

Artist Marji Greenhut, of Brunswick, at Augusta Press Conference. By Carol McCracken  (Post # 739) It was thanks to the advocacy of  Frances Perkins that workers and buildings both are protected by fire codes today said Mike Williams, a career officer in … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 738) “There are 17 who have applied for the position of city manager for Portland as of today,” said Councilor Cheryl Leeman at last night’s meeting of the Search Committee & Colin Baenziger  Associates, a … Continue reading →

Pemaquid Marine Owners Classic Boat Shop Boat By Carol McCracken  (Post # 737) Optimism is up and so is attendance at the annual Maine Boatbuilders Show that began yesterday mornng.  Attendance is up 20% over last year reported the organizers of the three-day … Continue reading →

Sammy Kobs, Owner of Mainely Herbals at 253 Congress Street By Carol McCracken  (Post # 736) The fragrance from the many herbs at Mainely Herbals is a delightful experience that can be savored by just opening the Green Door, stepping inside and taking a deep breath – … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 735) “This bill bypasses a proven, effective and respected process that the State of Maine Legislature itself researched and established.  It defines how secession was to be approached – fairly and methodically –  so that all … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 734) Hundreds of people attended  the Reny’s Department Store Job Fair at the Cumberland County Civic Center today said Mary Kate Reny this afternoon.   The Fair started early this morning and will continue until 8 pm this … Continue reading →