By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,315) An arbitrator with the State of Maine has awarded the City of Portland $298,764.05 in the matter concerning unbilled sewer fees with Shipyard Brewing Company that totals $1.5 million. The decision concludes a four-month long process … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: March 2013
USM President Backs Divesting Fossil Fuel Investment for Endowments
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,314) “CarbonFest is an interactive event to address climate change in a fun and engaging way. We hope with this people will start talking about climate change and open the dialogue on the issues,” said … Continue reading
April Stools Day Set for April 6 on the Hill
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,313) The annual April Stools Day & Litter Pickup has been scheduled for Saturday, April 6, 2013. The event is sponsored by Friends of the Eastern Promenade, Munjoy HIll Neighborhood Oganization and the West … Continue reading
Arsonist Arrested by Portland Police in Weekend Fire at Colucci’s
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,312) Elroy Montes-Lopez, 24 years old, 96 Morning Street on the Hill, has been arrested in connection with a fire he alledgedly set early Saturday morning atop Colluci’s Store, 135 Congress Street on the Hill. … Continue reading
Alleged Arsonist Sets 2-Alarm Fire Above Colucci’s Store on Hill
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,311) A two-alarm fire was set early Saturday morning above the popular convenience store, Colucci’s, at the corner of North and Congress Streets; 135 Congress Street. The fire which started just after 3:30 am, displaced three families above the … Continue reading
SOPO Council Hears Expert Tar Sands Testimony; 3/11
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,310) On Monday, March 11 the South Portland City Councill will hear expert testimony on the current debate about tar sands in the area. The meeting will be held at the South Portland Community Center, … Continue reading
City to Start Developing Polystyrene Ban; Monday
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,309) On Monday, March 11, a green packaging working group will hold its first meeting. The meeting starts at 5:00 pm, Room 24 of the city hall, 389 Congress Street. It has been charged with developing … Continue reading
Moving out of State Sale on the Hill; Now to End of April
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,308) A blue 2012 Kuwait Motorscooter, is just one of the many items that Ken Jones is selling before he moves out of the state this spring in order to care for a seriously ill … Continue reading
Public Input Sought for Future Planning India Street Neighborhood
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,307) The public is invited to attend an Open House on Saturday, March 16, 2013 between 12:30 pm – 5:30 pm at the Maine Jewish Museum, 267 Congress Street, Portland. The purpose of the Open … Continue reading
Annual Portland Flower Show Blooms March 6th – 10th
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,306) It’s always good news when word gets out that the annual Portland Flower Show is approaching – perhaps even more so this year when Portland has been overwhelmed with so much snow – most of … Continue reading