By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,078) “We are monitoring the situation,” said Mayor Michael Brennan around noon time today. The newly elected Mayor was referring to the clean-up of Lincoln Park. City officials had given the occupiers until 8 am … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # l,077) It’s anticipated that by this summer, July 1, Portland Arts & Culture Affairs and Creative Portland Corporation will merge into one entity. The consolidation has been in the works for about l l/2 years … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,076) “Really listen to your body and learn from what it’s telling you,” said Christine Coutu, 29, this mornng on the steps of Portland city hall. February is American Heart Month and to raise awareness … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,075) This morning a sewer line collapsed on Munjoy Street between Moody Street and Wilson Street, according to city spokesperson Nicole Clegg. This section of the street will be closed to all traffic until the … Continue reading →

Occupier Rob Schreiber Votes on a Proposal[/caption]By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,074) The City of Portland notified OccupyMaine yesterday in a news release that it will receive a notice to vacate Lincoln Park today, February 2nd within 48 hours – … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,073) In a decision dated today, January 31, Judge Thomas D. Warren, found for the City of Portland – thereby denying a Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by OccupyMaine’s legal Counsel, John Branson and argued … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,072) City Manager Mark Rees has picked Acting Police Chief Michael Sauschuck to be the nineteenth police chief for the City of Portland. Rees will formally present Saujschuck for City Council confirmation at the February … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,071) A consortium of business leaders, health care providers and a state politician joined Mayor Michael Brennan this morning in speaking out against proposed cuts in the DHHS budget that Governor Paul LePage is pressuring … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,070) Late yesterday morning an ice sculpture kicking off the inaugural Portland on Ice Festival was installed in front of the Portland Museum of Art. Just twenty minutes later, a boy of about ten years … Continue reading →

Jeff Day, Ice Designs, Puts Finishing Touches on Ice Sculpture in Front of Portland Museum of Art. By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,069) “This unveiling of two ice sculptures today is to remind people that there is plenty to do … Continue reading →