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 →

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 →

  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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →