Paul Brahms Recommended a Handout to Islanders Peaks Island Council at Meeting Commander Vern Malloch & Assistant Chief Michael Sauchuck at Peaks Meeting By Carol McCracken (Post # 821) Over the last year there has been a series of serious crimes … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: June 2011
The Forefront Developers Receive Positive Feedback from Planning Board; Many More Details Needed Before Next Workshop
Thompson’s Point in 60’s; Photo Courtesy of Portland Room By Carol McCracken (Post # 820) Late this afternoon two principals of The Forefront at Thompson’s Point met with members of the planning board to discuss their proposal for a mixed-use … Continue reading
Police Chief James Craig Moves to Cincinnati; Internal Replacement Expected
Assistant Police Chief Michael Sauchuck Following Press Conference Today By Carol McCracken (Post # 819) As had been expected, Police Chief James Craig announced this afternoon he has resigned as Portland’s Chief because he has been offered a similar post in … Continue reading
FOOD NEWS: Courtesy Dan McGovern; Land Grabs in Africa By Speculators…Not Good News
By Carol McCracken (Post # 818) The public is overwhelmed with news of the escalation of food prices and food shortages. Despite that, published below is what could be another contributing factor to those issues that has not been as well … Continue reading
Mark Rees to Start as City Manager Next Month; Replaces Joe Gray, Jr.
By Carol McCracken (Post # 817) The City has announced that Mark Rees will start as city manager on July 20, 2011. Reed was selected to serve as Portland’s city manager after a nationwide search earlier this year to replace Joe … Continue reading
Friends of Eastern Prom Receive grant for Ft. Allen Restoration; Work To Be Completed By Fall of 2014
By Carol Mccracken (Post # 816) A $20,000 grant from the Davis Family Foundation has been received by the Friends of Eastern Promenade to help fund the design phase of the restoration of Ft. Allen Park. The project includes the … Continue reading
Harvey Gamage, Ocean Classroom, Docked at Portland Yacht Services; “This Is Not A Dude Boat,” Captain Smith
Harvey Gamage at the Dock of Portland Yacht Services College Student, Chris Gillingham, A Repeat Crew Member Aboard The Gamage. Aislinn Forbes, Almost 14, Boards the Gamage For a Cruise By Carol McCracken (Post # 815) The schooner Harvey Gamage … Continue reading
“Hands Across the Sand” Deliver Strong Message at East End Beach; Yesterday Afternoon
By Carol McCracken (Post # 814) All across the country and around the world, including York and Rye, New Hampshire, people joined hands on beaches yesterday to call attention to the wreckless effort of some who are renewing the call for off shore … Continue reading
Meet Your Neighbor: Sadie Bliss, Hill Resident, Dedicated to Promoting Maine Crafts; at Maine Mall This Summer..
Photo by Nire Cook Photo by Nire Cook By Carol McCracken (Post # 813) “Our goal is to support our members and sell their work,” said Sadie Bliss, yesterday afternoon at the Maine Mall in South Portland. She’s the director … Continue reading
The Forefront Developers Host Neighborhood Meeting Last Night; Goes to Planning Board Workshop June 28th
By Carol McCracken (Post # 812) Last night the developers for The Forefront at Thompson’s Point hosted a neighborhood meeting at the Clarion Hotel, Congress Street. The meeting lasted just over an hour. Attending the meeting were about 30 interested … Continue reading