By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,586) The historic Westin Hotel expects to have a culinary presence at  Congress Sq. Park sometime in June, according to Jeffrey Burrell, General Manager of the upscale location in downtown Portland.  “The Patio at Congress … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,585) “Veterans don’t always get through on the phone when they call Health Net and even when they do, the people who service our state aren’t in Maine,” wrote US Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, in an … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,584) A 31-year-old man from Veazie, Maine was stabbed in the parking lot of Denny’s, 1220 Brighton Avenue.  The stabbing occurred this morning at 1:15 am.  The perpetrators fled prior to police arrival.  The unnamed … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,583) “While there is much I could say in response to Mayor Strimling’s comments on my budget proposal and the Finance Committee’s unanimously approved recommended budget, I believe it is much more important to focus … Continue reading →

Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,582) You are invited to Fling into Spring on Tuesday, April 26, at Rising Tide Brewing Company between 5 – 7 pm.  Buy a brew from one of the best around and at the same participate … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,581) “This decision is morally wrong and bad for Maine’s economy,” said Heather Sanborn, co-owner of Rising Tide Brewing Co. in the east end of Portland,  in a press release.  “Our business relies on being … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,580) A celebration of the life of the late Prince, 57,  has been set for this evening at 6:00 pm at Congress Square Park according to an organizer of the event.  His death was announced … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,579 Artifacts from the 883 ft. long Titanic will be on display beginning Saturday, June 18, 2016 at the Portland Science Center on the Portland waterfront.  The English ship sank on its maiden voyage from … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,578) Five Portland High School sophomores participated in an annual job shadowing program at the Portland Science Center on the Portland waterfront earlier today.  The “career day” was intended to introduce students to employment opportunities … Continue reading →