By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,383) The body of a decreased man was discovered by a City employee today at 12:50 pm. The victim was found near Ocean Gateway Terminal. He is believed to be a 43 year old Portland … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: August 2015
X Casale’s to be Eating & Drinking Establishment Eventually
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,382) The building located at 155 Washington Avenue will be an eating and drinking establishment in the future said Asher Woodworth, the new property owner. The site is the former location of Casale’s Sales & … Continue reading
Pack of Lifelike Wolves “Unpacked” on Portland Waterfront Yesterday!
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,381) “They look so much better in person than they do in photographs,” said Ann Edwards, when she saw the pack of seven (7) wolves at an inveiling ceremony yesterday afternoon on the Portland waterfront. … Continue reading
HP Board Reduces India Street Footprint at Request of Planning Department
Maine Court Opines Against Governor LePage’s Veto Questions Today
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,379) The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has decided that Governor Paul LePage was in error in his interpretation regarding his veto deadline. That means that all of the 65 bills have indeed become law and … Continue reading
Peppermint Park a “Hot Spot” for Drug Users; Mayors to Lobby State for Funds for “Lead” Program
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,379 ) Peppermint Park on the East End of Portland has been cited as one of two parks in the City that is a “hot spot” for drug users acccording to Portland Police Chief MIchael … Continue reading
Munjoy Hill Adds New (Maybe) Candidates to District 1 City Council Election
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,378) Since City Councilor Kevin Donoghue (G) announced that he won’t be running for another term as district ! city councilor, there has been a rush of candidates hoping to fill the void his leaving … Continue reading
“Souls” Ignore Facts in “One Dimensional” War on 58 Fore Street
Attorney Ned Chester, Denied He Is a NIMBY, Although His Wife Barbara Vestal, Worked Frantically to Stop the Narrow Gauge Mini-Railroad From Occupying 58 Fore Street, Across From Their Home on Munjoy Hill. By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,377) … Continue reading
Six Prostitution Arrests Made in Parkside Last Night
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,376) Five adult men and a juvenile male were arrested and charged with engaging a prostitute last night, Sunday, August 2, 2015 in the Parkside area of Portland according to a press issued by the … Continue reading
Photos From the 8th Annual Picnic at Lincoln Park Today
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,375) Over 100 vendors set up booths today at the 8th annual Picnic, at Lincoln Park, said Any Tech of Pinecone & Chickadee, organizer of the popular event. Lincoln Park is located at the corner … Continue reading