“The idea for this tree has been in my head for years,” said artist Laura Fuller, today at a celebration of the tree installed last month at the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital.  “it was hard to figure out how … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,651) The public is invited to attend a concept presentation for the redesign of Congress Square on Thursday, December 15th from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm., at the Westin Hotel, Longfellow Room. A design concept presentation … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,650) On Monday, November 21, the Portland City Council voted 8 – 1 to approve a purchase and sale agreement for 12,000 sq. ft. of property to CPB2LLC for $400,000.  The  dissenting vote came from … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,649) Just after noon today two new city councilors were sworn in for three-year terms on the City Council; Brian Batson and Pious Ali took the oath of office from the city clerk Kathy Jones … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,648) “I do some shopping in the Old Port.  I do about 75% of my shopping on-line. And I do some shopping here at “Take a Peak,” said Marge Mehler, a Peaks Island year round … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,647) The inauguration of two new city councilors will take place on Monday, December 5, 2016 at city hall at noon. The new councilors are Pious Ali and Brian Batson.  The election results from November … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,646) “I need lots of assistance this year,” said Stephen Trott, this afternoon in a telephone conversation.  Trott was referring to the 40th annual Christmas party to be held on Saturday, December 10th at the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,645) An on-site demonstration of the potential building height will be conduced on Monday, December 5th from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. on the International Marine Terminal property on the Portland waterfront. The proposed increase … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,644) You are invited to attend the grand opening of the Equality Community Center on Friday, December 2nd, first floor, from 5:00 – 8:00 pm.  The location is 511 Congress Street, Portland.  The Center is … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,643) A convention of the finest kind will be converging in Portland once again on Saturday afternoon, December 3rd.  That’s when the annual convention of Santa wannabe’s swarm the city’s pubs looking for fun and … Continue reading →