Jennifer Hutchins, Task Force Chair, Jessica Tomlinson, MECA and Larry Bruns, Manager for Farmers' Market, Monument Square”][/caption][caption id=”attachment_25919″ align=”alignleft” width=”300″ caption= By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,007) “This is a logistical issue. Congestion is the problem and it becomes a … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,006) What has been a long and nationally recognized struggle between many Maine artists and Governor Paul LePage came to an end hours ago when John A. Woodcock, Jr., Chief United States District Judge announced … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,005) Tucked away under the Eastern Promenade on the waterfront is a unique educational opportunity for anyone wishing to update their small boat safety knowledge or become licensed to captain a 200 ton ship – … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # l,004) Next month “Plum”, a womens’ consignment clothing and accessories shop will open at 316A Congress Street, said Kelly Williams this morning; at the corner of Franklin Street and Congress Street. Kelly kindly took time … Continue reading →

Break Time at the Maine Boatbuilders Show By Carol McCracken (Post # l,003) “Stanley Paris wants to be the oldest man to circumnavigate the world by himself,” said Steve Crane, composite department, for Lyman-Morse Boatbuilders, Thomaston, this afternoon at the … Continue reading →

Charles Remmel and Orlando Delogu Testified Against the Zoning Change[/caption] By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,002) The former Williston-West Church sits in the midst of the West End of Portland. It’s a proud conclave known for its affluence and tranquility, … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,101) Last night City Councilor Ed Suslovic outlined a preliminary plan that would pay for upgrades to the Portland sewer system in a fair and equitable way to all property owners at a public meeting. … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,100) Last year Melissa and Matt Shaw weren’t in the Portland Flower Show. They learned, though, last fall that several exhibitors weren’t returning this year, so they registered. And the young couple won two awards … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,099) Consultant Martha H. Lyon gave a power point history of the Eastern Promenade and its development over the years and how it has gotten to this point – a public park in need of … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,098) Dredging of waters at Pier 2, Berth 2 at Ocean Gateway is expected to begin any day now, said Dwight Doughty, Maine DOT, Environmental Division, Manager, following a public hearing late this afternoon before … Continue reading →