By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,178) Although there were fewer teams participating in this year’s 9th annual fundraiser for the Compass Project, there was no less enthusiasm for the project than in previous years. This year there were 7 teams … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,177) Twenty-five basketball teams braved the sizzling weather on the Portland waterfront to compete for trophies in the inaugural tournament; OLD PORT HOOPLA. The event was organized by Patrick Hackleman, owner of Casco Bay Sports. … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,176) The first annual Old Port Hoopla Tournament will be held tomorrow at the Ocean Gateway Queing Lanes between 9 am – 5 pm. Registration is now closed. The event is sponsored by Patrick Hackleman, … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,175) The 9th Annual Boat Building fundraiser to benefit Compass Project gets under way tomorrow at 9 am to 6 pm and runs all day long ending on Sunday afternoon, June 15th at East End … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,174) Barbara Wolkinger owns a successful custom painting business with customers all over southern Maine and New Hampshire. She’s also an artist who came by that talent later in her life. Recently she had some … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,173) Very early this morning, India Street resident, Angelina Badalucco, heard arguing outside her apartment building, which is Congress Street. Then she heard what she believes were fire crackers and gun shots. Someone yelled: “My … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,172) “This program gives me an opportunity to make friends from all over the world. Palestinians are supposed to be my enemy. Here they teach you to see each other as humans rather than just … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,171) Despite some rain showers at the start of the concert, the Third Annual Stars and Stripes Spectacular went off last night with no glitches. And it appeared that the last minute cancellation of the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,170) The third annual “Stars and Stripes Spectacular” on the Eastern Promenade will go forward tonight as previously announced herein. It was cancelled last night due to a severe thunder storms which didn’t pass through … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,169) City employee, Sally DeLuca, cancelled the fireworks spectacular for the Fourth due to severe weather conditions in the area last night. The decision appeared to come well after the weather up here had deteriorated … Continue reading →