By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,622) At least several hundred anti-Trumpers gathered late this afternoon in Monument Square to protest the election of The Donald to be the 45th President of the United States This protest  joined a wave of … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post 3 2,621) The annual Veterans’ Day observation begins tomorrow at Longfellow Square at 10:30 am and proceeds down Congress Street ending at city hall plaza at roughly 11:00 am. Speeches will be made followed by a … Continue reading →

MaryAnne will remain at the Maine Wildlife Park – permanently! That was the good news that both volunteers and an employee of the popular Park in Gray told mhn.com yesterday.  Until recently, her future home had been a matter of … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,619) Donnie Carroll, executive director of the mini-railroad on the Portland waterfront, said  that Gray voters turned down a proposal to donate $500,000. to assist in the relocation of the railroad to Gray in yesterdays … Continue reading →

(Post # 2,618) Please visit the city’s webpage for much more detailed information on Portland election results than mhn.com can reproduce herein. US Rep. Chellie Pingree (D) won easily with 29,255 votes over Republican challenger Mark Holbrook who received 8,070votes. … Continue reading →

  “It feels inc first “It feels incredible that I’m “It feels incredible that I’m voting  for the first female President of the United States: said Emilee Cross, 21, this afternoon at the Merrill Auditorium voting place,  Cross is  a … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,616) The City Council rejected a proposal to waive the first read of a proposed moratorium on marijuana sales establishments by a 6 – 3 vote earlier this evening – a moratorium that some testified … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,615) A six month moratorium on retail marijuana establishments and social clubs is expected to be introduced at tonight’s city council meeting by Councilors Belinda Ray (District 1) and Ed Suslovic. City staff is recommending … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,614) A vote on a ninety (90) day moratorium on construction of  buildings adjacent to parks on Munjoy Hill has been postponed until Monday,November 21st.  The moratorium  is the initiative of District 1 City Councilor … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,613) “In this period of change, if the port of Portland does not change, we will lose our opportunity to become part of the next century,  If we don’t evolve with the markets, waterfront industries … Continue reading →