By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,707) Governor Paul LePage has issued a statement concerning his recent vulgar behavior and comments that brought the State of Maine unwanted publicity in the national media: Just today “The New York Times” ran an … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: August 2016
180 Washington Avenue Developer Meets with Neighbors
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,706) Close to twenty-five (25) neighbors and interested parties met last night with the owner and attorney for a proposed five (5) unit condominium development at 180 Washington Avenue, The proposal would replace an empty … Continue reading
Republicans Caucus This Evening Over LePage’s Future
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,705) “Things are in the works. We just have to wait,” said State Representative Kevin J. Battle late this afternoon. Battle said that there is to be a Republican caucus at 6:00 pm this evening … Continue reading
Forum on Racism and Holding LePage Accountable; 9/1 5:30 pm
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,704) The public is invited to attend a panel discussion on racism, diversity and inclusiveness on Thursday, September 1, from 5:30 pm – 7:30 at Reiche Elementary School, Portland. (Reiche Elementary School is located at … Continue reading
City Watches Huge Cruise Ship’s Visit to Portland
Jim & Janelle Willard Were Not Happy with the Lobster Bake at 58 Fore Street. By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,703) Early yesterday morning Amethyst Lot on the Munjoy Hill waterfront was packed with people vying for … Continue reading
GOVERNOR LePage: Please Resign – Pingree Weighs In !
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,702) Governor Paul Richard LePage has done it again! He’s embarrassed the State of Maine and brought us unwanted national attention because of his racial profiling remarks in the recent past. According to his record-keeping, … Continue reading
Scavenger Hunt: Prelude to a Fun Wedding on Peaks Island !
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,701) “We sat down at the Thirsty Pig and had an IPA. Then we solved the cross word puzzle,” said Mike Caton late this afternoon at Post Office Park in the Old Port. Caton and … Continue reading
Misnamed Housing Committee Shamefully Drags On Ad Nauseum
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,700) Renters have known for years there is a rental crises in Portland. Excessive rent increases and innocent people experiencing unjustifiable 30-day evictions when the vacancy rate is non-existent are the norm in Portland. It’s … Continue reading
Big J’s Chicken Shack Opens at Thompson’s Point This Morning
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,699) Joining the Tasting Rooms at Thompson’s Point this morning is the long-awaited “Big J’s Chicken Shack” – providing a food source for the three sampling rooms that opened earlier this year. The Chicken Shack … Continue reading
Amethyst Lot Development Before City Committee; Public or Private?
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,698) Right now it’s an eyesore. But it has so much potential to be so much more! Nicknamed Amethyst Lot, it’s a waste of scarce waterfront property. To its east is SailMaine – a community … Continue reading