By Carol McCracken (Post # 110) Last Tuesday the city’s planning board gave enthusiastic approval to the Master Plan for the Eastern Cemetery presented to it by an all volunteer organization Spirits Alive and the city’s Department of Public Services. … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: March 2012
Portland Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens Today; “We are so excited,” Becky DeKeuster
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,009) “We are seeing our first patients this morning. We are so excited about it,” said a happy Becky DeKeuster, executive director, of the new medical marijuana dispensary in Portland this morning. “Between finding the … Continue reading
Mayor Taking Steps to Improve Business Climate in Portland; Announcement to Come Next Month
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,008) While the Mayor did not want to be specific, he did acknowledge that there are problems within the city’s planning and licensing offices. That includes the office that issues food permits to new businesses … Continue reading
Street Artists Task Force Discusses ‘Overcrowding’ Concerns at Bell Buoy Park & Elsewhere
Jennifer Hutchins, Task Force Chair, Jessica Tomlinson, MECA and Larry Bruns, Manager for Farmers' Market, Monument Square”][/caption][caption id=”attachment_25919″ align=”alignleft” width=”300″ caption= By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,007) “This is a logistical issue. Congestion is the problem and it becomes a … Continue reading
LePage Wins Lawsuit on Removal of Labor Mural at MDOL Augusta; Judge Denies Plaintiffs’ Trial
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,006) What has been a long and nationally recognized struggle between many Maine artists and Governor Paul LePage came to an end hours ago when John A. Woodcock, Jr., Chief United States District Judge announced … Continue reading
Business Beat: Marine Learning Center Offers Variety of Nautical Courses During the Winter Months
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,005) Tucked away under the Eastern Promenade on the waterfront is a unique educational opportunity for anyone wishing to update their small boat safety knowledge or become licensed to captain a 200 ton ship – … Continue reading
Business Beat: “Plum” Opens in April; Owned by Kelly Williams, Hill Resident
By Carol McCracken (Post # l,004) Next month “Plum”, a womens’ consignment clothing and accessories shop will open at 316A Congress Street, said Kelly Williams this morning; at the corner of Franklin Street and Congress Street. Kelly kindly took time … Continue reading
25th Annual Maine Boatbuilders Show Hosts 200 Vendors & Draws Good Crowds
Break Time at the Maine Boatbuilders Show By Carol McCracken (Post # l,003) “Stanley Paris wants to be the oldest man to circumnavigate the world by himself,” said Steve Crane, composite department, for Lyman-Morse Boatbuilders, Thomaston, this afternoon at the … Continue reading
Planning Board Wants More (Parking) Details on Williston-West Church Application for Zoning Change; “The Comprehensive Plan is in the Eye of the Beholder,” Bill Hall
Charles Remmel and Orlando Delogu Testified Against the Zoning Change[/caption] By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,002) The former Williston-West Church sits in the midst of the West End of Portland. It’s a proud conclave known for its affluence and tranquility, … Continue reading
Councilor Suslovic Presents Plan for Paying for Sewer Upgrades; Goes to City Council for Approval in May
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,101) Last night City Councilor Ed Suslovic outlined a preliminary plan that would pay for upgrades to the Portland sewer system in a fair and equitable way to all property owners at a public meeting. … Continue reading