By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,266) The lure of another  start-up was too much for Kevin Gadsby to turn down. He recently resigned his position as General Manager of the Portland Food Co-op for another position in Rockland.  The Portland Food … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,265) US Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D) announced today that she is looking for a veteran to fill a key role in her Portland office.  Pingree’s office was selected to be part of the  Congressional Wounded … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,264) Two residents of 127 Cumberland Avenue were robbed this morning at 9:45 am at gunpoint.  They were robbed by three black males with handguns, who forced their way into an apartment, restrained the two … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,263) The City of Portland has announced this afternoon  that acting city manager Sheila Hill-Christian has resigned her post.  She has accepted a comparable position in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her last day on the job in Portland will … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,262) “This new space will support my habit of loving objects,” said Tracy Davis laughing this afternoon.  Davis is owner of Urban Dwellings, an interior and design business on the brink of change. She was speaking of her … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,261) “We are thrilled to be on the list with such other great breweries in New England.” said Greg Jasqur, General Manager of Oxbow Brewing Company, in its facility on Washington Avenue this afternoon. Jasqur … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,260) The rezoning application for 58 Fore Street  has been delayed until June 1, 2015 according to a press release issued by the city’s director of communications, Jessica Grondin at 5:00 pm this afternoon. The … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,259) “We looked for three years before finding the right spot.  It was hard to find.   We knew just what we wanted,” said Suzie St. Pierre, owner of the new and tastefully decorated, ISA Bistro, 79 … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,258) Lisa Pohlmann, executive director, of the National Resources Council of Maine (NRC) recently received an award from the National Wildlife Federation (NWF).  The Women in Conservation Award is presented to women that have shown exceptional leadership … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,257) Tomasco’s Canteen, a new venture by Sam Minervino, owner of Samuel’s Bar and Grill, is still in the preliminary stages of planning, but he hopes it will be open sometime this summer according to … Continue reading →