By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,415) A  three year old phenomenon is sweeping the country and under the right circumstances, it could come to Portland as well.  So said, two representatives of a company hired by the EPA to present the BikeShare Program to … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,414) “The bill we are debating this week – which should be called the ‘Right to Work For Less Act’ – is designed to let employers avoid paying overtime and could force workers to take … Continue reading →

  By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,413) “There is a Rennasance happening in Portland at this time and especially around the Park, with a new hotel going up adjacent to it, several other hotels within walking distance of the Park, … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,412) The public is invited to attend a Bikeshare Public Forum on Wednesday, May 8th at the State of Maine Room, City Hall, Portland. It runs from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm.  It’s an opportunity … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,411) For 39 years, – The Paper Patch – has sold its tasteful greeting cards and stationery from the same location on Exchange Street in the Old Port.  Last Monday, the venerable store moved from 17 Exchange to 21 … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,410) “The deal to sell both Colucci buildings on the Hill to Crandall Toothacker fell through,” said a source close to the situtation this morning.  The source went on to say that the “word on the street” … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,409) Two days ago, a city committee approved a Resolution on the controversial subject of the possible tar sands entry into the New England area.  The Resolution was approved unanimously by members of the Transportation, Sustainability … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,408) Heroin overdoses have increased dramatically recently in Portland according to a press release issued by the city today.  Yesterday, four people in Portland received life-saving emergency medical treatment from the Portland Fire Department for overdoses … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,407) “It was one of the best decisions I ever made.  No regrets, ” said Peter Plumb this afternoon when he took time from his clean-up work in Lincoln Park to chat about the significance of Lincoln … Continue reading →