By Carol McCracken (Post # l,053) “We wanted a coffeehouse in the business district and now we are looking forward to being in the tourist district,” said Kathy Walsh this afternnon. Walsh was referring to the opening of Crema, an … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,052) Mayor Michael F. Brennan underwent cancer surgery over the weekend at Maine Medical Center here in Portland. Surgeons removed a carcinoid tumor from his small intestine and his prognosis is excellent, according to a … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,051) “We started doing this back when our two children were young,” said Rose Olmsted this afternoon in her living room. Now young adults, she said “I still like to see the faces of children … Continue reading →

Kitchen crew included: Ed & Rachel Kester, Bill Huntington and Sue MoodyBy Carol McCracken (Post # 1,050) Eight deep fried turkeys and 8 hams, 100 lbs of potatoes, 40 cans of cranberry sauce, 7 dozen eggs, 8 home made pumpkin, … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,049) “My family is hosting its 3rd annual Homeless Vets and the Homeless Christmas Dinner,” said Jake Myrick, athletic director for the Boys & Girls Club late yesterday afternoon. The turkey/ham dinner with all the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,048) Claiming that the city’s recent denial of a permit for OccupyMaine to continue its occupancy of Lincoln Park and therefore violating its First Amendment rights, John Branson, pro bono attorney for the group, filed … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # l,047) In a much anticipated move, OccupyMaine will be filing a civil lawsuit this morning at around 8:30 am against the City of Portland in Maine Superior Court for the County of Cumberland, together with … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # l,046) Looking for a feel good adrenaline rush? Be bold in the cold with a plunge into the Atlantic and/or winter jaunt around Back Cove to support the Natural Resources Council of Maine’s work to … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,045) One of the best ways to enjoy the joy and goodwill of the season is to participate in good old fashioned neighborhood Christmas caroling. Fortunately, the Friends of the Eastern Promenade have begun such … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,044) Early yesterday afternoon police offcers were in Lincoln Park distributing plastic covered notices to campers in the Park advising them to remove structures and belongings and “to remain out of the Park” between 10:00 … Continue reading →