By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,425) Stuart “Tuck” O’Brien has been hired by the City of Portland to serve as its Planning Division Director.  He will begin work in mid-October  His salary is $85,000. and he reports to Jeff Levine. … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,424) You are invited to attend a forum – “Join the Conversation on Heroin” – Thursday September 24th at 5:30 pm. at the Rines Auditorium at the Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square.  There will … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,423) If  Congress fails to pass a spending bill by the end of this month and forces a government shutdown, 45 million people, including 230,000 in Maine could lose their SNAP benefit (formerly known as … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,422) The City Council voted this evening to authorize Waterfront Concerts to produce another series of concerts for the spring/summer of 2016. Making this request this early gives the organizer sufficient time to schedule the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,421) “What I want people to know about  Casco Bay Artisans is that we are eclectic,” said Jen Swarts, owner of the recently relocated art gallery to 68 Commercial Street on the Portland waterfront. Newly … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,420) “Portland’s Future”  is holding an informational meeting on Tuesday, September 22 at Bernstein Shur, 100 Middle Street, 5th Floor in the West Tower at 5:30 pm.  It’s  intended to recruit volunteers and brief those … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,419) Forefront Partners has submitted two Level III development review applications to the City of Portland for an amendment to the approved 2013 subdivision plan and for the renovation of the existing Brick South building. … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,418) Both firefighters and non-fighters are invited to participate in the annual 9/11 Annual Stair Climb commemoration on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at Two Monument Square.  The ceremony is at 8:45 am with the climb … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,417) Communities Promoting Health Coalition, Portland, will be receiving a grant in the amount of $125,000 to continue its ongoing work US Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D) announced last week.  Portland is one of nine communities … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,416) The Munjoy Hill Neighborhood Organization has set a candidates’ night for Tuesday, October 20, 2015 to be held at the East End Community School, North Street on Munjoy Hill. The time is 7:00  pm. … Continue reading →