By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,120) “Location, location and location” continues to be the hot button issue for members of the Food Truck Task Force meeting yesterday morning at City Hall. Ancilliary issues crept into the l l/2 hour meeeting … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,019) The city’s zoning board of appeals will take up a matter next month in which developer Ron Gan, represented by his attorney, Thomas Jewell, is appealing a decision made by Marge Schmuckal, zoning administrator … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,018) Last night the City Council went into executive session to decide how to settle the billing dispute with Shipyard Brewing Co. regarding back unpaid sewer taxes. This move came following the presentation of a … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,017) Mayor Michael Brennan will kick off Portland’s Urban Earth Day Celebration on Sunday, April 22nd at Monument Square in downtown Portland. The celebration runs from 11 am – 3 pm – rain or shine … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # l,016) For the third year, Maine based artists and craftspersons are invited to apply for the 39th Annual Old Port Festival in order to reserve a festival space. The deadline to participate in the “Maine … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,015) The city has issued a Call for Vendors for the upcoming UrbanEarthDay celebration on Sunday, April 22, 2012, in Monument Square between 11 am – 3 pm. This is a call for businesses, organizations, … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken Post # l,014) “This is a love letter to Tracie Bennett,” said Chris Akerlind earlier this week. Chris was referring to the review written by Ben Brantley, theater reviewer for the New York Times. Brantley’s review was … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # l,013) It was only 2 weeks ago that the State Theatre learned Portland was one of four communities in the country selected to host a British Folk-Rock Band Munford & Sons which is touring the … Continue reading →

Businessman S. Donald Sussman and His Wife US Rep. Chellie Pingree Walking in the Area By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,012) It is expected that Phase 2 of a mixed use development on an acre of the former Jordan Meat … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,011) “About 250 miles off the coast of Ecuador I was approached by several fishing boats. Four, 20 foot open boats with tall prows and 75 h p outboards approached me over a 3 day … Continue reading →