By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,000) Starting this morning at 9 am and continuing through Saturday afternoon Franklin Street from Marginal Way to Fox Street will be paved. Traffic will remain open, however, motorists will encounter delays. While the work … Continue reading →

Fiber Artist Gail Huhtamaki Opposes Crafters' Market at Monument Square By Carol McCracken (Post # 999) Tensions between city merchants, some members of the Portland Farmers’ Market and the growing number of street artists have risen to such a crescendo … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 998) Last night the 4th Annual Indie Biz Awards were announced at SPACE Gallery. The nominations took place in mid-August to early September with voting beginning in mid-September. To be considered, orgniazations needed to be … Continue reading →

Wooded Site of the New Home for the Mini-Railroad in Gray Behind the Gray Plaza (Below) By Carol McCracken (Post # 997) The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum & Co. is expected to make a major announcement about its future … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 996) Democratic candidates for mayor in next month’s election will participate in a discussion on key issues of the campaign on Friday, October 21, 2011. The forum takes place from 5:30 – 7:00 pm at … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 995) The City has announced that Penny St. Louis, Director of Planning and Urban Development for the city will be leaving her post as of October 28, 2011. She intends to pursue new professional opportunities. … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 994) The second annual race on Munjoy Hill to honor the memories of two beloved employees of UNUM took place at 4:30 this afternoon in cold and windy weather. One hundred and twenty-eight runners/walkers entered … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 993) This afternoon a crowd of local dignitaries from the Portland area gathered on the new megaberth to celebrate its official opening. A ribbon cutting ceremony was followed by a celebration aboard the “Celebrity Summit” … Continue reading →

Steve Busby, of Gorrill-Palmer Conulsting Engineers, Inc., Conducts the Site Walk”] By Carol McCracken (Post # 992) “Traffic is key,” said Chris Thompson, one of the three managing partners of the Thomas Point Redevelopment Co. yesterday afternoon following the planning … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 991) OccupyMaine will be occupying Monument Square for some time to come according to Pat O’Connor, a member of the media team for the informally organized group that was spawned in New York City and … Continue reading →