By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,613) Gonzalo Botin, Captain  of Tales 2, won the Atlantic Cup late this afternoon in Portland following a race that began in Charleston, South Carolina.  The award was presented to the Spanish captain in … Continue reading →

  By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,612) The best place to watch the third and final leg of the Atlantic Cup race from land is the Atlantic Cup Race Village at Fort Allen Park on Munjoy Hill according to a … Continue reading →

  By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,611) Class 40 racers will return to Portland Harbor in 2018 said Hugh Piggin, Race Organizer, this afternoon at a waterfront reception hosted by Fred Forsley, Shipyard Brewery on the Maine Wharf.  “Portland has … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,610) It was a rough run from Boston last night said Gonzalo Botin, Captain of the racing yacht Tales 2.  The winds for a few hours were up to 45 mph.  That’s when the spinnaker … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,609) The lines were long – very long – winding around the building at Thompson’s Point beginning at 11:00 am for a noon opening.  Some waited for as long as 1 l/2 hours to 2 … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,608) This afternoon 12 interpretive signs were officially put on display  at Fort Allen Park on the Eastern Promenade.   The event held under cold and cloudy skies marked the end of a three year … Continue reading →

  Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,607) Waterfront vendors herded to a different waterfront location during the large cruise ship season were outspoken in their rejection of their new greem site.  Even though the City has made best efforts to make … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,606) “The American Dream is changing,” said Judith Hoffman, this morning at a press conference at Lincoln Park.  Hoffman was referring to her just installed temporary sculpture,  “The American Dream.”   The unveiling of the … Continue reading →