Carol McCracken (Post # 2,677) Donald Trump got the message from his handlers – that his poll numbers are tumbling – by delivering another ‘chicken little’ speech today in Portland, He mostly got back on message by demonizing Hillary Clinton … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: August 2016
Arrest Made Over Email Threat to Portland Police Officers
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,676) Espen Brungodt, a white, 28-year-old citizen of Norway, was arrested today in connection with email threats to kill Portland Police officers using explosives and high-powered rifles. He was taken into custody around 1:00 pm … Continue reading
Portland Water District Open House Set for Thursday, August 18th
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,675) The public is invited to attend an Open House at the East End Wastewater Treatment Plant on Thursday, August 18th at 11:00 am. The purpose is to learn more about the $11.4 M project … Continue reading
Monument Square Rally Opposed to Trump Tomorrow; Public Invited !
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,674) The public is invited to attend a rally in opposition to the candidacy of Donald Trump for President is planned for Thursday, August 4th at 2:00 pm at Monument Square, Portland. Everyone is invited … Continue reading
Ice Cream Stand Planned for Former Commercial Street Railroad Ticket Booth
Carol McCracken (Post # 2,673) A former ticket booth for the Maine Narrow Gauge Museum & Railroad is expected to be converted into an ice cream stand – if not by the end of this summer then certainly next summer … Continue reading
Suspicious Package Delivered to Planned Parenthood Found Not to be Threat
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,672) Police Chief Michael Sauschuck told members of the press that a package delivered to 443 Congress Street today was not an explosive one and no threat to anyone. Whoever delivered this package is not … Continue reading
Controversial Post-Addiction Campus Builds in Bayside Neighborhood
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,671) Under a cloak of secrecy, the Foundation House has purchased and taken up occupancy at numerous buildings in the Preble Street/Kennebec Street area of Bayside over the past few years. All done very quietly … Continue reading
City Hires New Assistant Corporate Counsel & Other Matters
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,671) Attorney Victoria Morales received the full approval of the city council this evening to assume responsibilities as Associate Corporation Counsel on August 8, 2016. Her salary will be $97,000. Morales has an impressive background … Continue reading
East Bayside Celebrates National Night Out on Tuesday, August 2nd
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,670) The public is invited to turn off their televisions, lock their doors. watch a parade and enjoy a BBQ tomorrow at Peppermint Park. It’s set for Tuesday August 2nd in East Bayside according to … Continue reading