By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,239) Last night about 8:00 pm., Heather Lonko walked down Cumberland Avenue to the 7 Eleven convenience store to purchase lottery tickets as she often does.  As she approached the store at 27 Washington Avenue, she saw a … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,238) The World stopped in Portland Harbor early this morning and few seemed in awe of the occasion.  The City had no special plans to greet the 644 ft. long ship that is notorious because it is a … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,237) The problem of finding permanent artist studio space in Portland is becoming more difficult all the time and is expected  to be more exacerbated as time goes on.  Artists move into studios  vacated by failing businesses in rundown  parts … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,236) “This is a pretty phenomenal accomplishment,” said Kara Woodrik, executive director of Portland Trails this afternoon at the East End celebration of the completion of the  31.2 miles (not 28 mile as previously reported) … Continue reading →

Kara Woodrik,Executive Director, Portland Trails at East End Beach Today. By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,235) For the first time, the “Portland Press Herald” will not be endorsing political candidates in next month’s election said Greg Kesich, editorial page editor, for … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,234) Once again, Casco Bay will serve as a beautiful backdrop for the third annual Cyclocross Race along the Eastern Promenade on Saturday, October 13th.  Registration is still open for the event, but ends tomorrow afternoon … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,233) The public is invited to the Sebago to the Sea Trail celebration on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at the East End  Beach, Portland.  The Celebration begins at 12 noon on the beach and will … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1 ,232) This morning at a news conference on the waterfront, a coalition of environmental groups, announced that ExxonMobil is actually a major owner of the pipeline that cuts across Maine and New England – this pipeline … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,231) Portland is looking for public input for the Corporation Counsel Search which has begun.  The meeting is scheduled for Friday, October 12, 2012 at 7:30 am at the City Hall, Room 209. The position … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,230) About 3,000 people are expected to participate in this year’s annual “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk” in Portland next week.  The walk is set for Sunday, October 14,  at 11 am at Monument … Continue reading →