By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,163) The public is invited to attend a rally to support GAZA on Friday, July 25th at Monument Square, at 1:00 pm. The event is hosted by Chair Bob M. Schaible, Maine Voices for Palestinian Rights. … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: July 2014
Huge Multi-cultural Protest Against Israel Killings at Monument Square Yesterday
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,162) He spent two weeks in the West Bank earlier this year. From Portland, he wanted to learn about the occupation of the West Bank and see it first-hand. “It was terrible. … Continue reading
Buffer Zone Repeal Resets Dynamics at Portland Health Care Facility
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,161) “I brought a friend’s girlfriend to the clinic this morning for an abortion,” Wil Doughty, a lobsterman from Long Island, told Terry a high-profile proselytizer, late this morning. “Don’t you know that’s murder?” Terry (he would … Continue reading
LePage Political Record Unveiled at Book Launch at Longfellow’s Tomorrow NOON
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,160) Longfellow Books is proud to host a launch party for a new book “As Maine Went – Governor Paul LePage and the Tea Party Takeover of Maine” by Mike Tipping, tomorrow, July 17th … Continue reading
Portland Trails Receives $$ to Launch a Citywide Assessment of Open Spaces
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,159) Portland Trails announced this morning that it has received a grant in the amount of $18,000. to launch a citywide open spaces assessment and comprehensive planning initiative that will engage interested organizations and residents … Continue reading
Sangillo’s Tavern Prepares for Public Hearing September 11th; Meantime “We Are Open For Business”
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,158) Attorney Severin Belivieau, of PretiFlaherty, representing Sangillo’s Tavern, confirmed today that the State has scheduled a public hearing for the Tavern’s license appeal on September 11th at city hall. “We will be ready for the hearing with witnesses. It will … Continue reading
Kayaker Starts Fundraiser to Guatemala for Safe Passages at East End Beach
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,157) Kayaker Deborah Walters walked beside her 18 ft. kayak as a group of supporters carried it under a Paddle Guard of more supporters stationed on the boat ramp at the East End beach. … Continue reading
Third Annual Shipyard Old Port Race Continues to Grow Along Portland Waterfront
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,156) “We have gotten so big that we might well have to change the way we design the finish line,” said Erik Boucher, race director, late this morning. Boucher was speaking of the third … Continue reading
City Gives Conditional Approval to Shipping Facility on Portland Waterfront
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,155) “This has been like wading through molasses,” said Phin Sprague, Jr.,as he reflected on the twists and turns in his effort to build a state-of-the-art shipyard on the western end of Commercial Street recently. While … Continue reading
Portland Joins Lawsuit Against State to Clarify General Assistance Issue
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,154) Yesterday afternoon the Maine Municipalities Association filed a Petition for Review in Cumberland County Superior Court seeking to clarify the confusing statement about whether municipalities legally should or can provide local General Assistance benefits to illegal … Continue reading