By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,575) The twists and turns in the saga of the MIDTOWN project and the City of Portland have just taken another turn and there’s lots of chatter to go along with it.  However, it’s clear … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,574) For many years, Peaks Island residents have wanted a permanent skateboard park for its residents.  Island resident Chris Hoppin has stepped forward to assist in the effort to make this happen sooner rather than … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,573) Tenants at 61-69 Grant Street have received a reprieve from eviction by the buildings’ landlord it was announced yesterday afternoon at a city hall  press conference as well as at  the monthly meeting of … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,571) James Dyer, 23, of Saco, was recovered from the water this morning near DiMillo’s Marina, 166 Commercial Street. Mr. Dyer was reported missing on January 1, 2016 at 1:45 am. He was last seen … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,570) This evening the Portland city council unanimously approved a historic designation for the redevelopment of 58 Fore Street by CPB2, managed by Jim Brady.  The approval was based on a recommendation from the city’s … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,569) So you thought you’d heard the last of the future of 58 Fore Street last November when Portland voters easily defeated an effort by the Souls of Portland to stop the redevelopment of 58 … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,568) The Office of Maine’s Secretary of State today announced that Mainers for Fair Wages has succeeded in gathering the signatures necessary to place a referendum to raise the minimum wage before voters in the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,567) At its monthly meeting last week, the Economic Development Committee, (“EDC”) unanimously approved a plan to create a new department, Permitting and Inspections Department, intended to streamline the process for small projects, like decks, … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,566) “I got a call yesterday morning.  A woman said she was with the IRS and the IRS was going to sue me if I didn’t call an 1 800 number that she gave me. … Continue reading →

bY cROL mCcRACKEN  (pOST # 2,565) An opportunity exists to own the Old Port, Portland franchise for Kilwins – a national purveyor of chocolates and ice cream.  That’s according to signs in the window at 13 Exchange Street in the … Continue reading →