By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,770) Known for his historic number of vetoes recently, Governor No struck again at the environment when he vetoed a bill that would protect one of Maine’s most important natural resources – its 6,000 lakes and ponds “that … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: April 2014
City Issues RFP for Concession Operations @ Various Park Locations
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,769) The City of Portland has issued a Request for Proposal (“RFP”) looking for qualified vendors to provide concessions operations through the use of food trucks and push carts at seven locations throughout the city. The locations … Continue reading
“Fourth” Organizers Announce Headliners for 2014 Fireworks on Munjoy Hill
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,768) Soprano Suzanne Nance and the Middlesex County Volunteers Fifes & Drums are this year’s headliners for the Fifth Annual Fourth of July Stars & Stripes Spectacular on the Eastern Promenade organizers announced this morning at a breakfast … Continue reading
MaineDOT Hosts Meeting on Western Expansion of Commercial Street Next Monday
By Carol McCracken (Pos # 1,767) The Maine Department of Transportation, (“MaineDOT”), is hosting a required neighborhood meeting to discuss a proposed western expansion of the International Terminal at 460 Commercial Street. The meeting will be held on the 3rd floor Conference … Continue reading
“Friends” & The Westin Cut Deal for Summer Truce at the Park
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,766) It may only last until Labor Day, but for the summer the Friends of Congress Square Park and The Westin Hotel have agreed to bury the ax and adhere to a truce that goes into effect soon and meets the needs of both parties. The … Continue reading
Whale Mural Safe from Extinction From New Maine State Pier Tenant
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,765) Shucks Maine Lobster, LLC got a step closer to opening a lobster processing facility at the Maine State Pier Building on the Portland waterfront yesterday. That’s when Owen McCullough, of Sebago Technics, presented the city’s … Continue reading
Munjoy Hill Streets to Receive New Water Mains; Work Starts Today
By Carol McCracken (Pos # 1,764) The Portland Water District has announced that it will be replacing approximately 5,2100 feet of 1892 – 1915 vintage cast iron water mains on Munjoy Hill, including sections of Morning Street, Vesper Street, Wilson Street, Moody … Continue reading
Maine Can Lead in Innovation for Economic Growth Says USM Speaker
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,763) Maine is well positioned for economic leadership, although it could come in ways that may surprise many. What may be seen as disadvantages by some can be turned upside down and inside out and used to our advantage … Continue reading
Baysider Wins 85th Annual Boys & Girls Club 5K Run
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,762) “I’m headed to Silly’s,” said Chris Harmon, joking, just after finishing in first place at the 85th annual Boys & Girls Club 5 Mile Race this afternoon on Cumberland Avenue. Harmon, 26, finished first … Continue reading
Urban Earth Day At Congress Square Park Today
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,761) Urban Earth Day was celebrated today in Congress Square Park. Organizers of the event called it – Returning to Citizen Grassroots Organizing and Advocacy Day as well. The event lasted all day under sunny … Continue reading