Carol McCracken (Post # 2,494) Starting on January 1, 2016, landlords in Portland will be required to register their rental properties and pay a fee of $35. fee per unit by that date. The form can be found at wwwportlandmaine.gov/housingsafety … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: December 2015
Strimling & Two New Councilors Sworn in at City Hall Today
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,493) Just after noon today Ethan Strimling and two new city councilors were sworn in at City Hall by Katherine Jones, City Clerk. Strimmling won the Mayoral race against incumbent Mayor Michael Brennan last month. … Continue reading
Santa’s Pub Crawl Began at Pat’s Pizza and Ended – Somewhere!
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,492) “This is a response to kid-centerism of major holidays,” said Samuel Cousins, at Pat’s Pizza on Market Street late yesterday afternoon. “It’s something just for adults to go out and have fun with and … Continue reading
Final Bayside Transportation Plan Workshop on 12/10
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2, 491) The final Bayside Transportation Master Plan Workshop is scheduled for Thursday, December 10, 2015 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the State of Maine room at Portland City Hall on Congress Street. … Continue reading
Tenth Annual Art Show on the Hill in Photos; Hosted by “SEA”
By Carol McCracken (Photo # 2,490) The 10th Annual Art on the Hill holiday sale got underway this evening at the East End Community School, 195 North Street on Munjoy Hill. The craft show began this evening and runs on … Continue reading
Urban Dwellings Selling Holiday Wreaths on the Hill & More
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,489) Selling wreaths on the Hill reminds me of my growing up in a small town in Ohio said Tracy Davis, late this afternoon at The Store at 118 Congress Street on the Hill. Davis … Continue reading
Police Department Hiring Drug Addiction Liaison for Referral to Resources
Carol McCracken (Post # 2,488) In an unprecedented initiative in Maine, Portland Police Chief Michael Sauschuck announced this afternoon that his department will be hiring a full-time Drug Liaison in the near future. A resume will be developed and posted … Continue reading
Abandoned Bicycles on Public Property Policy in Effect This Week
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,487) Bicycles that have been deemed abandoned will be subjected to a new city policy starting this week according to a press release issued by the city spokeswoman, Jessica Grondin yesterday. The purpose of the … Continue reading