By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,639) The Port of Portland is scheduled to receive a federal grant in the amount of almost $ 8 Million to support infrastructure improvements, equipment and technology investments in the Port of Portland according to … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,638) Stroudwater Distillery, a new distiller of gin, vodka and whiskey, plans to open its first tasting room at 4 Thompson’s Point by the end of this month – that’s if it receives permits from … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,637) The American Red Cross has issued an emergency call for blood and platelets.  It is urging all eligible donors to give now to replenish an extremely low summer blood supply.  Blood donations have fallen … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,636) All is ready for the 7th Annual Stars & Stripes Spectacular – the largest event north of Boston.  It’s expected that 50,000 people will watch the event throughout the city; that includes viewers on … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,635) A new pocket park in Bayside is near completion said Jamie Parker, Active Transportation Manager, for Portland Trails late last week.  He was working with another Munjoy Hill resident Connor Monsello, a seasonal trail … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,634) Those interested in waterfront matters may be interested to know that Jeff Liicke, former Harbor Master of Portland, resigned a few weeks ago to “move on”  in his career.  Serving as Acting Harbor Master … Continue reading →