By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,272) “Over 200 people participated in todays 5K  and Dip and  we raised over $18,000.,” said Lisa Pohlman, Executive Director of the Natural Resources Council of Maine, (“NRCM“) when she addressed a crowd who gathered early this afternoon … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,271) Portland Trails announced yesterday that it was awarded a $100K grant from the Old Bug Light Foundation, according to a press release issued by Kara Wooldrik, Executive Director of the of the non-profit.  The grant … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,270) Maine & Loire Wine Shop co-owner Peter Hale said this afternoon that his business will be opening in January. The target date for the opening is Tuesday, January 6, 2015.  This is more of a squishy date and subject to … Continue reading →

  By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,269) “Pebbles” a rescued southern pooch, lives here with her family on Atlantic Street.  She’s an adorable protector of the annual light show!  Woof – Woof – Woof to you Pebbles! There are so many festive … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,268) Thirty-five  people who died in 2014 were honored this evening  in front of the Christmas tree at Monument Square at an annual vigil. What distinguishes these people from others who died during the year is that at one … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,267) You are invited to attend a presentation of the city’s planners on the rezoning proposal and related matters for the mixed-use redevelopment for the Portland Company on Thursday, January 8th, 2015 at 7:00 pm at the East … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,266) “I want to organize a tenants’ group to collect our thoughts and let people know what has been discussed here in order to have a tenants’ voice at the external meetings,” said Grace Damon following the third … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,265) The city council voted unanimously, (9 – 0 ),  this evening to approve the St. Lawrence Arts Center’s application to modify an existing agreement with the city to permit the construction of a contemporary performance center af … Continue reading →

  By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,264) The Portland City Council is hosting a holiday open house on Thursday, December 18th from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm.  It’s to be held in the State of Maine Room, 2nd floor, at … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,263) The Finance Committee heard several hours of testimony this evening on the proposed minimum wage increase – with the overwhelming majority of testimony supporting the proposed increase. The hearing was the culmination of a series of … Continue reading →