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
Monthly Archives: April 2016
Pingree Calls for Administrative Changes at Maine’s VA Hospitals
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
Stabbing at Denny’s This Morning is Not Fatal
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
City Manager Responds to Mayor’s Attack on Proposed Budget
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
Fling into Spring at MHNO Fundraiser at Rising Tide on 4/26/16
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
East End Business Owner Blasts ME. Republican Platform
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
Celebration of the Life of the Late Prince Tonight at Congress Square Park
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
Titanic Cruises into Portland, Maine in June For Artifact Exhibit
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
High School Sophs at Portland Science Center for Career Day
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