By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,236) “This is a pretty phenomenal accomplishment,” said Kara Woodrik, executive director of Portland Trails this afternoon at the East End celebration of the completion of the  31.2 miles (not 28 mile as previously reported) … Continue reading →

Kara Woodrik,Executive Director, Portland Trails at East End Beach Today. By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,235) For the first time, the “Portland Press Herald” will not be endorsing political candidates in next month’s election said Greg Kesich, editorial page editor, for … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,234) Once again, Casco Bay will serve as a beautiful backdrop for the third annual Cyclocross Race along the Eastern Promenade on Saturday, October 13th.  Registration is still open for the event, but ends tomorrow afternoon … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,233) The public is invited to the Sebago to the Sea Trail celebration on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at the East End  Beach, Portland.  The Celebration begins at 12 noon on the beach and will … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1 ,232) This morning at a news conference on the waterfront, a coalition of environmental groups, announced that ExxonMobil is actually a major owner of the pipeline that cuts across Maine and New England – this pipeline … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,231) Portland is looking for public input for the Corporation Counsel Search which has begun.  The meeting is scheduled for Friday, October 12, 2012 at 7:30 am at the City Hall, Room 209. The position … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,230) About 3,000 people are expected to participate in this year’s annual “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk” in Portland next week.  The walk is set for Sunday, October 14,  at 11 am at Monument … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,229) Each November the city hosts district meetings throughout Portland.  It’s an event that gives the public an opportunity to discuss neighborhood issues with city counilors and city staff.  District 1 meeting will be held … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,228)  The construction of phase 2 of the Hampton Inn by the Sea has been delayed for at least a year.  The second phase of the former Jordan’s Meats Co, located in Portland’s Old Port was … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,227) Lincoln Park, the oldest park in Portland, will be the focus of a First Friday Art Walk today at 5:30 pm.  Artist Alison Hildreth will lead a discussion about the park, including its artwork, history … Continue reading →