By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,429) Under dreary skies and with cold winds whipping around them an  enthusiastic crowd of several hundred people from all over Maine, packed Monument Square this afternoon  to “Say No to Monsanto.” The organizer of the local … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,428) It was almost closing time this afternoon at the brand new Union Bagel Co. and the bagel baskets were all but empty – only about 6 baked-on-site bagels remained unsold.  In other words, THIRTY-FIVE dozen bagles were … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,427) It was a close horse race right up until the last vote was taken – whether or not the Congress Square Redesign Study Group would support the proposal for the redevelopment of the Plaza that … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,427) Congresswoman Chellie Pingree announced today that a maritime shipping company has been selected to design a new vessel that would provide cargo service between Portland and New York, with a possible stop at another port … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  Post # 1,426) As Congress prepares to take up a controversial bill that would allow the backers of the Keystone XL pipeline project to bypass numerous environmental and regulatory requirements, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree is supporting legislation which … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,425) “In 43 days plus, this Hill will be filled with thousands of people watching the annual July 4th Stars and Stripes Spectacular,” said Jon Jennings, co-founder of the four year old event at a morning  press conference on … Continue reading →

  By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,424) “I’ve talked to a lot of people who would love to get out on Casco Bay, but live in apartments and have no place to store a kayak,” said Zack Anchors earlier today on Munjoy … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  Post # 1,423) The Greater Portland Sustainability Council is holding a mini-conference on June 4, 2013 on the Portland campus of USM.  The mini-conference runs from 3 pm – 7 pm. During this free event, a number of … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,422) Where’s Michele?  When does your medical leave end?  This is the second time since last year that mhn.com has asked the city – “Where’s Michele Sturgeon?”  Maybe there will be an answer this time as well … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,421) The Public Art Committee narrowly voted not to support the proposal for Congress Square as presented to it by Rockbridge this afternoon at the Committee’s monthly meeting.   The vote was 4 – 3.   Pandora … Continue reading →