Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,393) Long-time city councilor Nicholas Mavadones, a conservative democrat, said today he is seeking re-election to his City Council seat once again, putting to rest a rumor that he might not seek re-election this November 3rd. … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,392) A coalition of  “Concerned Residents” launched a campaign this morning to defeat a referendum that the “Souls,” a band of NIMBY’s on Munjoy Hill, have placed on the November 3rd ballot this fall.  The … Continue reading →

  By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,391) The public is invited to join other Concerned Residents who are launching a campaign tomorrow, Wednesday August 19th at 10:30 am.  The launch will be at the public plaza on the Bayside Plaza … Continue reading →

Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,390) Jodi Theriault is a marathoner with a mission larger than her will to  win. She  raises funds for children in Maine with big medical bills for their families to shoulder. A mother of three young … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,389) Almost five hundred (500) super-athletes have registered for the 4th annual Urban Raid, Portland, that kicks off tomorrow morning at 10:00 am at Amethyst Park near the Ocean Gateway Terminal at the bottom of … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,388 ) The 34-year old woman who reported that she had  been sexually assaulted on the Back Cove Trail on Wednesday, August 12 has recanted according to a press release issued by Portland Police Department … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,387) Three local men were arrested this afternoon in connection with the murder of 49-year-old Fred Akoa, a black man who had lived at 457 Cumberland Avenue for less than a year.   Mr. Akoa’s … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken   (Post # 2,386) Early this morning a serious motor vehicle accident occurred at the area of State and Grant Streets in Portland. The accident involved a 2002 Harley Davidson and a 2000 Chevrolet 1500 pickup.  It … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,385) A 34-year-old woman reported being sexually assaulted earlier today while walking on the Back Cove trail.  The victim said she was in the vicinity of the half mile marker behind she soccer field and … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,384) Residents of Cumberland Place, 457 Cumberland Avenue, say the 49-year old man who was found dead on the third floor of their apartment building was that of Fred Akoa, a black man.   Police … Continue reading →