By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,305) The City has just announced the implementation of a new policy intended to give prospective developers more access to city staff in an informal and confidential setting, if desired. To accomplish that, the Portland’s Planning and … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: February 2013
Congresswoman Pingree Petitions Feds For Environmental Review on Tar Sands Pipeline
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,304) Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D), has written a three page letter to the Obama Administration asking that the owners of the Portland Pipeline not be allowed to pump tar sands oil from Canada through Maine without … Continue reading
Book Beat: “Annie and the Prince of Wales,” by Duane Robert Pierson
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,303) “It was the most important week in Portland’s history,” said Duane Robert Pierson, author of Annie and the Prince of Wales, a historical novel. That week occurred in October of 1860, shortly before the election of President Abraham … Continue reading
Congresswoman Pingree on Fridays Sequester; Lack of Funding Bill for BIW Among Concerns
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,302) Much of the nation is focused on the possibility that automatic spending cuts scheduled to occur on Friday, March 1st will occur with no one knowing for certain how it will impact the economy. … Continue reading
Portland Calls Another City-Wide Parking Ban for Tonight; Starting at 10:00 pm
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,301) The City has once again called for a city-wide parking ban starting at 10:00 pm tonight and ending tomorrow, Monday at 6:00 am. The ban is called to allow Public Service crews to clear … Continue reading
State Senate Leaders Host Community Meeting in Portland; Saturday, 2/23, Portland Public Library, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,300) Are you wondering what the heck is going on up in Augusta regarding the Governor LePage’s budget plans and other issues on his agenda for the 126th Legislature? If so, you are not alone. This Saturday you … Continue reading
City Outlines Approval Process for St. Lawrence Theater Expansion; “I’m Disappointed Not More People Showed Up,” Carmona
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,299) Barbara Barhydt, Acting Planning Division Director for Portland, was the featured speaker at the Munjoy Hill Neighborhood Organization quarterly meeting this evening. At the outset, she said she was invited by Ralph Carmona, MHNO board … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day Rally Focuses on Eradicating Violence Against Women in Maine; Legislation Under Consideration by Feds
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,298) “Maine is the most peaceful state in the nation, but has the third highest domestic abuse rate in the United States against women,” said Whitley Newman, following the flash mob dance at Portland’s Monument … Continue reading
Longfellow Books Reopens With Broad Based Support; “This Has Been a Humbling Experience,” Bowe
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,297) Earlier this evening, Longfellow Books reopened after having been closed for three days this week due to water damage suffered as a result of the weekend blizzard. Store staff and about 100 volunteers worked relentlessly for … Continue reading
City Committee Considers How to Regulate Street Artists; “This Is a Huge First Ammendent Issue,” Councilor Leeman
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,296) Last night a city council committee took a legally risky step when it voted 3 – 1 to support a requirement that street artists register with the city as a prerequisite to selling their … Continue reading