By Carol McCracken (Post # 803) “My name is Markos Miller and I want to be your Mayor,” he said two days ago at a press conference announcing his candidacy in Lincoln Park. Surrounded by family and friends, Miller said … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: June 2011
Hampton Inn Job Fair at Port City Music Hall; 6/14
By Carol McCracken (Post # 802) Stacy O’Reilly, general manager for the new Hampton Inn announced that the anticipated job fair to staff the new Inn will be held on Tuesday, June 14th at the Port City Music Hall, 504 Congress … Continue reading
CDC Sends Thompson’s Point Motions to Council for Decision at End of June; June Decision Vital for Investors Say Developers
A Map of Thompson’ Point By Carol McCracken (Post # 801) Early this evening, the Community Development Committee met with the developers of The Forefront at Thompson’s Point – a $ 100 million proposed mixed use facility – as well as … Continue reading
Sustainable Food News: BPA Back in the News!
By Carol McCracken (Post # 800) The effects on humans of exposure to the controversial chemical Bisphenol A (BPA) through diet has been underestimated by previous lab tests, according to a report from Sustainable Food News just released. This word … Continue reading
City Council Works Through Long Agenda at Monthly Meeting; Mark Rees Hired as City Manager
By Carol McCracken (Post # 799) The first order of business at last night’s monthly city council meeting was the appointment of Bruce P. Spang, Falmouth, as Portland’s third poet laureate. An order appointing Mark H. Rees as the City Manager, … Continue reading
Markos Miller Runs for Mayor; Formal Announcement 6/18
By Carol McCracken (Post # 798) Markos Miller, high school teacher and veteran community leader on the Hill, has just announced via email that he is running for Mayor in the upcoming November election. Miller has been involved in numerous organizations on … Continue reading
Young Entrepreneurs Participate in First Maine Lemonade Day; Opportunity to Use Many Skills..
The Alien Lemonade Stand on North Street By Carol McCracken (Post # 797) Many young entrepreneurs worked weeks to prepare for todays Lemonade Day sale because they were participating in the first ever Maine Lemonade Day sale. Home made stands were … Continue reading
The Port in Portland Is Open for Business; Replicas of Nina & Pinta Arrive Late June for Educational Tours
Pat & Gill Couture With One of Their Two 16 ft. Kayaks on East End Beach By Carol McCracken (Post # 796) Memorial Day is the traditional start of the boating season up and down the East Coast. The season is so … Continue reading
Darryl Brown Back to DEP Commissioner – Again?
By Carol McCracken (Post # 795) “The Legislature is in the process of approving a bill that amends state conflict of interest laws to mitigate the issues that led to Darryl Brown having to depart his position as DEP Commissier,” … Continue reading
$$ Needed for Creative Portland Corporation to Fulfill its Agenda; “CPC” Discusses Partnering in Conversion of Public Services Bldg to Arts Use
Andy Graham, president, Creative Portland Corporation By Carol McCracken (Post # 794) “Lack of money is a problem in fulfilling our mission,” said Andrew Graham, chairman of Creative Portland Corporation, at its monthly meeting yesterday afternoon at city hall. The … Continue reading