By Carol McCracken After two hours of council discussion, a recess and public comment, the city council last evening voted to authorize the city manager to enter into negotiations with Ocean Properties and adjoining property around the Maine State Pier … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken Eastern Promenade resident and noted landscape photographer, Donald Verger, was arrested on Wednesday afternoon, December 31 for robbery at a hair salon at 151 Middle Street in the Old Port. The 60 year old Verger was released … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken It was such a brave thing to do – even for giant Polar Bears accustomed to frigid northern weather. It wasn’t so much about the frigid weather, however. It was more about the dog pack that cornered … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken A few hardy members of the staff of the Natural Resources Council of Maine will kick off the first ever Polar Bear Dip in the frigid waters at East End Beach on Friday, January 2, 2009 at … Continue reading →

GO PATRIOTS – BEAT BUFFALO ! GO JETS – BEAT MIAMI!

By Carol McCracken Two gorgeous Red Heads drinking Red Martinis sat at the bar at the Front Room earlier today. MHN wasted no time in sliding in next to Mink at the empty seat next to her at the bar. … Continue reading →

The giveaway of the CHRISTMAS HOUSE, planned for December 21 at the Portland Pirates game was postponed until this Sunday, December 28th at 3:45 pm because of the weather conditions. The HOUSE has been on display at Post Office Park … Continue reading →

I heard a bird sing In the dark of December A magical thing And sweet to remember. “We are nearer to Spring Than we were in September,” I heard a bird sing In the dark of December.

By Carol McCracken Local artist Lisa Ferreira invites you to shop at her gallery to either start or finish your holiday shopping – as your individual case may be – for that special lady on your list who needs an … Continue reading →