By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,468) Preparation is well underway for the debut of a craft brew event in Portland hosted by the three year old Maine Brewers’ Guild – the one day event begins tomorrow at noon and runs the rest … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post #1,467) Late this afternoon Mayor Michael Brennan hosted his first “Meet the Mayor”  public meeting intended to invite an informal discussion  of city policies and issues.  About twenty attended and took advantage of the opportunity to bring a more … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,466) Congresswoman Chellie Pingree had harsh words for House Republicans, who pushed through a version of the Farm Bill today that completely ignores the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP – formerly food stamps). “The Republican … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,465) Congresswoman Chellie Pingree said this morning that the Preble Street Resource Center will get nearly $1.7 million in federal funding to help homeless veterans and veterans at risk of becoming homeless in a press … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,464) The historic Ft. Sumner Park on North Street is the site of this year’s Summer Concert Season.  It starts tomorrow Thursday, July 11 at 7 pm and runs until 8:15 pm.  Usuallly, the concerts are held … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,463) On Sunday, July 14th,  over 2,000 runners and their entourages will descend on Ocean Gateway Terminal for the third annual Shipyard Old Port Half Marathan & 5K race.  This year a cap of 3,000 runners has … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,462) Portland Police arrested four men last night as part of continuing efforts to combat prostitution in the City’s Parkside neighborhood.  The men were each arrested after offering an undercover police officer money for sex.  … Continue reading →

Gabby Giffords and Mark Kelly at the Portland City Hall Late This Afternoon. By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1 ,461) Former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, who survived a gun shot to the head two years ago, came to Portland today to thank Maine’s two … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,460) “We are finding people who don’t know what is going with this park.   They think the sale to Rockbridge is a done deal,” said Ian Jacob, at the start of the monthly First Friday Walk late … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,459) “It was a flawless night.  There were no serious problems.  No injuries in the crowd,” said Jon Jennings, founder of the Fourth Spectacular  this morning on the Eastern Promenade. In the background, crews were taking … Continue reading →