By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,632) “As with the appointment earlier this week of Steve Bannon  with his far-right views and slandering of Jews, Muslims, women and other Americans – these announcements of candidates for President-elect Trump’s cabinet are disturbing. … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,631) The public is invited to attend a forum on sea level rise on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Mayo Street Arts, at 6:00 pm. This forum was made possible by the award of a … Continue reading →

(Post # 2,630) About fifty (50) residents of the East End attended the annual district meeting armed with questions for city officials whose answers often fell short  – making it clear that some were not ready for the many blunt … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,629) Four (4) applications were opened yesterday afternoon at city hall in response to an RFP for real estate broker services to sell city-owned property located in the Bayside section of Portland. The four companies, … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,628) “We were sold a bill of goods,  I don’t appreciate this.  We don’t have to have this,” said Jo Coyne, this evening at the District 2 Annual Meeting at Reiche School.  Coyne was referring … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,627) For readers and those who shop for them, the Holiday shopping season just got a lot easier this year for those residing on the East End of Portland. A new book store, co-owned by … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,626) Drug overdose deaths in Maine to date have already exceeded a total number for all of 2015 according to a press release issued by Attorney General Janet T. Mills yesterday.  So far there have … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,625) “”We’ve been asked to give President-elect Trump the benefit of the doubt, but I think this dispels any hopes that he would finally distance himself from people who promote hateful, racist scapegoating. “Steve Bannon … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,624) “It’s a pretty unique spot.  It’s beautiful with great views and great opportunities to eat and drink,” said Samantha Reisman, 34, this afternoon as the attractive newcomer to Portland took a break from skating … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,623) A crowd of friends and well-wishers of muralist Muhsana Ali & her husband Amadou Kane gathered late this afternoon to celebrate the completion of a community mural in the East Bayside section of Portland. … Continue reading →