By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,633) Due to circumstances beyond my control, Carol McCracken, is looking for a one-bedroom apartment to move into at the end of July 2016 in Portland. I have lived at my current apartment for seventeen … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,632) The ocean acidification (“OA”) of Maine’s coastal waters is a serious problem and steps need to be taken to address it before there are fewer shell-fish to be harvested for human consumption – causing … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,631) The public is invited to attend a basic workshop on Thursday,afternoon June 30th to identify Brownfields sites to be studied in East Bayside according to a press release issued by the City of Portland … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,630) It’s been six (6) long years since Portland lost its beloved Movies on Exchange Street. The  closing in 2010 of the single screen movie theater left a big void for movie goers But Skylar … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,629) Flea-for-All,  which has enjoyed its tenure at 125 Kennebec Street in Bayside, is closing on Sunday, July 3, 2016 because it has to vacate the premises by the end of July according to sources … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,628) “This was not about any specific gun legislation.  It was about an idea,” said US Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D) this morning at a press conference outside her waterfront office on Commercial Street. Pingree arrived … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,627) At first glimpse it looked like a simple enough action.  But it wasn’t.  Some supported it and some were chagrined by the attack used to make a point by its adversaries. Former City Manager … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,626) The second B.Good Block Party will be held on Sunday, August 14, at Post Office Park in the Old Port of Portland.  Funds received from this event will be donated to the B. Good … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,625) The body of Matthew Foster, 23, was recovered from Portland Harbor this morning at 5:20 am according to a press release from Lt. James Sweatt, of the Portland Police Department.  Witnesses observed his body … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,624) There’s nothing pedestrian and everything distinctive about the new Portland Meatball Company described by owner Noah Talmatch yesterday afternoon at his Timber Steakhouse, 106 Exchange Street – next door to his under construction venue … Continue reading →