By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,138) “The footprint of this building is larger than the Hampton Inn building. That’s why we’ve made the whole building look like several smaller buildings,” said Mark Wolgrom, president of Opechee Construction at a neighborhood … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: May 2012
Mayor Brennan Unveils Economic Development Initiatives to Improve Local Business Climate; Focuses on Companies with “Growth” Potential
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,137) Mayor Michael Brennan announced this afternoon that he and several consultants along with Greg Mitchell, city’s economic deveopment chair, have already started implementing several programs designed to spur economic growth and create jobs in … Continue reading
Mayor Brennan Voices Concern Over Cuts to Fund for a Healthy Maine from Governor LePage’s Budget Proposal
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,136) Mayor Michael Brennan has voiced concern over the proposed thirty percent cut to programs funded by the Fund for a Healthy Maine (FHM) and administered by the City of Portland. FHM, funds received by … Continue reading
US EPA to Hear Climate Change Issues from Mainers; Roundtable Set for 5/17 am
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,135) The public is invited to attend a roundtable on climate change. The roundtable is set for Thursday, May 17, from 10:30 am to noon at the Cumberland County Civic Center, Maine Lobby Meeting Room, … Continue reading
Harbor Commissioners Undecided as to Whether to Continue Voluntary Training Session for Small Passenger Boat Captains; Transparency a Longtime Issue for Commission
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,134) In a public hearing held by the Harbor Commission this afternoon at City Council chambers, there was little discussion of the training session for owners and captains of small passenger vessels based in Portland … Continue reading
Sussman’s Hampshire Street Development Takes Shape; Mayor Brennan Announces New Initiatives
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,133) “Condominiums are best to build here and that’s what we are proposing,” said Kevin Bunker, DevelopersCollaborative, said of the current plans to develop the properties owned by millionaire businessman S. Donald Sussman. (He’s also … Continue reading
BUSINESS BEAT: Haberdashery Resale/Ashby Realty Opening Soon at 229 Congress Street
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,132) Heather and Sheldon Ashby live on the Eastern Promenade and soon they will be sharing a store front at 229 Congress Street, a building that the couple own as well. Heather and a business … Continue reading
Standoff on Cedar Street Ends After 6 Hours; One Woman Injured
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,131) Just before 5:30 pm this afternoon the Portland Swat Team removed a man from 19 Cedar Street on the East End and took him into custody. He’d been hold up in the mustard color … Continue reading
Stars and Stripes Spectacular and Portland Symphony Orchestra Announce Plans for 2012 Fireworks on the E. Promenade
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,130) The 4th of July fireworks will be launched from a barge in Casco Bay said Jack Quirk, President of Quirk Cheverolet, at a brief press conference this morning at the Cumberland Club, Portland. Quirk … Continue reading