By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,301) ‘What if the city’s architecture could talk?”  Elise Pepple, an East End resident asked during a recent break from her part-time job at SPACE Gallery.  Since they can’t Pepple and artist Ayumi Horie have collaborated … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,300) The “Souls of Portland’, a band of  Munjoy Hill activists, is getting ready to begin a referendum campaign intended to protect Portland from any development in the city that might impact scenic views.  This citizen initiative would affect all … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,299) “We Are Maine,” a rally has been set for Thursday;, May 21st in Portland.  It’s purpose is to stand together against proposals that would leave Mainers without food and shelter.  The event starts with … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,298) The vote on the municipal budget which was scheduled to take place during tonight’s meeting at 7:00 pm., has been postponed.  The public hearing and vote will now take place at the on June … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,297) This may not be your idea of a ‘fun time!” It may not be for you,  but the second annual “Over the Edge” fundraiser did draw 90 brave souls to  One City Center to … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,296) “This isn’t a brand hotel,” said Jim Brady, owner of  the new  Press Hotel.  “That fact gives us lots of flexibility,” Brady told a crowd of well-wishers and supporters this afternoon at the white … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,295) A fast-moving brush fire on Munjoy HIll that threatened a nearby home was put out this afternoon by fire fighters from three different ladder companies in the City of Portland. No injuries were reported, although a … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,294) In a surprise move last night, City Committee Chair and Councilor Ed Suslovic did not ask for a vote on whether or not to recommend to the full City Council that a city overflow shelter … Continue reading →

ByCarol McCracken  (Post # 2,293) An incomplete report from the City of Portland late this afternoon states that the rental building from which a tenant, Donnie Stain, fell to his death from a second floor balcony, has passed its inspection – or at least … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,292) “The goal of this Orchard is to provide an open space that is free to anyone to come and eat anything they want.  It’s a plant library,” said Shanna Hostetter, the head organizer for the … Continue reading →