By Carol McCracken  (Post # 836) Because of the good weather conditions, including a strong tide, records were set here for the first time in years said race officials following the 30th annual Peaks to Portland swim race to benefit … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  ((Post # 835) Even if you aren’t ready THIS year to swim the 2.4 miles from Peaks to Portland, you can join the many others who join the fun at the East End Beach tomorrow morning by cheering  on … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 834) For the second year, SailMaine and Portland Yacht Services are partnering to host the Northeast Junior Olympics Sailing Festival next week.  The event runs from Monday, July 18 through Wednesday, July 20th at 58 … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 833) The Art at Work program here in Portland was chosen recently  as one of 51 recipients across the country to participate in  the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) inaugural “Our Town” program which is slated … Continue reading →

Linda & George DeGrau, George, Jack & Alex Came From New Jersey to Participate David Fernald, Hill Resident, Volunteered to Help Build Boats In The Water – No Leaks Reported! 14 Rowboats Ready to go at East End Beach By … Continue reading →

Lissa Michel, (R), With Her Mother, Annie Michel (L), A Volunteer at the Challenge By Carol McCracken  (Post # 831)  ) “I’ve run many races, but never one with obstacles like this one,” said Lissa Michel, yesterday afternoon as she … Continue reading →

Lissa Michel (R) With Her Mother, Annie Michel, a Volunteer at Left.

Abigail Weeks, Summer Intern for Tri-Maine, in Front of the Slip and Slide Course PLEASE DISREGARD THIS POST

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 828) A group of 14 employees of Martin’s Point Health Center flew a homemade kite on the Eastern Promenade earlier today and then ate a picnic lunch.    It was part of a quarterly celebration … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 827 ) Yesterday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced finalized clean air standards that target air pollution that crosses state borders and will make it easier for Maine and other states to protect public health.  … Continue reading →