By Carol McCracken The kick-off to this year’s record setting cruise ship season began this morning when the American Glory arrived in Portland Harbor early.  It had been expected to stay in Portland until evening, but due to the threat … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken One of the more impressive sailboats to enter Portland Harbor this summer is the schooner Virginia.  Last week this 126 ft. yacht arrived at Portland Yacht Services where it intends to remain – running its cruises from … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken Architect John Calvin Stevens is such an icon in Portland that whenever one of his properties goes on the real estate market, that fact is worth noting.  That’s especially true in the Greater Munjoy Hill area because … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken Spirits Alive is continuing with its popular guided tours of Portland’s oldest bural ground, Eastern Cemetery, in August. The schedule is as follows: SUNDAY, 16th at 1 pm Earliest Portland – the Unmarked Past. In 1632, settlers … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken The afternoon sun got a lot brighter  when Harold Schaitberger, general president of the International Association of Firefighters spoke from the top step of the city hall in Portland to a crowd of about 400 people.  “Don’t cut … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken The research sailboat Gambo has arrived at St. Anthony’s Harbor, Newfoundland according to a message just received via Epirb.  (Epirb is an emergency communication system that, if necessary, notifies  the Coast Guard of Gambo’s location in the event she needs to be … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken It was a ‘dark and rainy’ morning but it did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm of the well-conditioned athletes who took up the challenge and entered the 3rd annual triathlon sponsored by Tri-Maine, a local company.  The … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken The reseach sailboat Gambo was located hours ago via GPS, 100 miles northeast of Nova Scotia according to a reliable source.  According to the same source, Gambo is making “super fast” progress on her way to the west coast of … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken 350 super athletes will test their strength and endurance when they participate tomorrow morning here on the East End in the Tri-Maine 3rd annual Triathlon.  Athletes from all over will be participating in three separate events:  swimming, … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken “Stunna” has it really good!  His owner, Kristina Troiano, was spotted today pushing him  in a stroller on the Easter Promenade while she ran behind.   Kristina says he can’t walk for long without getting out of breath, … Continue reading →