Captain Morgan Sanger aboard the Nina Today By Carol McCracken  (Post # 813) Replicas of the Nina & the Pinta arrived at the South Port Marina 1 pm.  today after spending the night before at Portland Yacht Services on the Hill waterfront.  Both … Continue reading →

Barbara Whitten, President, Greater Portland Convention & Visitors Center; Strong Supporter of the Proposed Development By Carol McCracken  (Post # 812) Just after midnight this morning, developers for the proposed $100 million redevelopment at Thompson’s Point, The Forefront,  received the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 811) When Chris Akerlind went to drama school, he wanted to be an actor. But following a case of stage fright, any dreams of a career on the great white way  were scratched.   He still wanted to … Continue reading →

Chris Sauer, CEO, of Ocean Renewable Power Company By Carol McCracken  (Post # 810) At a reception this afternoon near the Ocean Gateway,  Chris Sauer, CEO of Ocean Renewable Power Company, thanked the many who had made the stay of the Energy Tide … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 809) The public is invited to join local historian and former state legislator Herb Adams for a fascnating walking tour of the Eastern Promenade this Saturday, June 18th.  The tour runs from 10 am to noon and it begins … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 808) Governor Paul LePage admited in a document filed with the federal court in Bangor today, that he never actually saw the labor history mural before ordering its removal from a reception area of the Maine Department … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 807) A huge book sale that  will offer thousands of books and related items begins this evening  and runs through Sunday,  June 19th.   The 2nd annual book sale takes place at the Catherine McAuley High School … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 806) Early this afternoon the city unveiled a new website intended to assist  large employers find ways for their employees to find alternative forms of transportation – other than SOVs – single occupancy vehicles.  The website  … Continue reading →

Historian Herb Adams Speaking at Todays Ceremony; Dominic Distasio Stands Behind Adams By Carol McCracken  (Post # 805) Just before noon today a new  headstone was unveiled at Eastern Cemetery on the Hill in memory of Joseph Coffin Boyd.  Boyd served … Continue reading →

Roberto Bonechi With Tableware on Display at Expo! Cesare Mazzetti (R) With a Magnificant Fish/Poultry Poacher He Created Specially By Carol McCracken  (Post # 804) If the last 2 1/2 days are any indication at all, there are many Italians … Continue reading →