By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,129) “There are so many people on the streets here that we decided to open early this year,” said David Pulido, owner of the Portland Lobster Co. this afternoon. He and his wife, Debra, were … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,128) A propopsal to rehabilitate Ft. Allen Park on the Eastern Promenade received unanimous approval last night by the Historic Preservation Board. The proposal was submitted by the Friends of the Eastern Promenade and the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,127) Tensions between street artists and the Portland Farmer’s Market on Monument Square have existed for several years now said Larry Bruns, its market manager. At its second meeting today at noon at city hall, … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # l,126) Professor Frank Monsour appeared before the city’s planning board late yesterday afternoon to make his case as to why it should recommend to the city counsel that it act favorably upon Monsour’s application for … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,125) Attorneys for the plaintiffs in the nationally recognized lawsuit against Maine’s Governor Paul LePage have filed a notice of appeal to the U.S. District Court’s decision granting the State’s motion for summary judgment and … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,125) City shelters are straining to meet the needs of those who require shelter during this economic downturn which is expected to continue making a slow recovery in the State of Maine. To address this … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,124) “Republican caucuses are so divided now. We used to be able to find people with similar opinions. Not any more. We need to change the outlook we now have in the Congress,” said US … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,123) “Earth Day is one of our most important observances,” said Mayor Michael Brennan this afternoon at city hall. The Mayor was referring to the observance of Urban Earth Day this Sunday, April 22, from … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,022) “That society is down on women. I try to empower them,” said the petite Susan Coopersmith about her volunteer work in a village of 3,000 people near Lake Victoria in east Africa, Tanzania where … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,121) The public is invited to attend a Community Food Forum to discuss and give feedback on the region’s food system. The Forum is scheduled for Thursday, April 19, 2012 from 8:30 am – 4:30 … Continue reading →