By Carol McCracken (Post # 991) OccupyMaine will be occupying Monument Square for some time to come according to Pat O’Connor, a member of the media team for the informally organized group that was spawned in New York City and … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 900) On Wednesday, October 5th, OccupyMaine applied for a permit from Parks and Recreation in order to setup a canopy in Monument Square during inclement weather. The application, filed by OccupyMaine’s legal advisor, John H. … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 899) This afternoon Chris Levesque said that he slept pretty well last night at Lincoln Park – despite the cold and rain. He and about 10 other members of the OccupyMaine hardiest slept under canopies … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 898) The stage at the State Theatre was the platform for fourteen of the fifteen mayoral candidates last night for the upcoming election November 8th. They were lined-up across the ample stage like the glamorous … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 897) Following a long discussion last night, the City Council voted against an amendent that would have allowed “petitioners an additional ten days within which to gather additional signatures if the original petiton that is … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 896) If you’ve been as confused as mhn.com has, listen up! The mayoral debate for tonight at the State Theatre, Congress Street, has been moved up an hour to accommodate the the city council meeting … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 895) The annual search for a the perfect tree to celebrate the holiday season has begun according to a press release from Portland’s Downtown District. Wanted is a 40-foot well0-rounded tree to be decorated with … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 894) The City of Portland is once again offering flu vaccines to help protect adults living in the Greater Portland area during the upcoming influenza season. The seasonal flu vaccine will be available for $10.00 … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 893) One of the challenges of American colleges and universities is to find students who can pay the full tuition rather than the reduced rate that in-state students pay. That’s why admissions counselors are looking … Continue reading →

Chef/owner Jay Villiani, Local 188 and Sonny's Today at Work By Carol McCracken (Post # 892) The news that Northeast Patients Group has finally signed a lease for its long awaited medical marijuana dispensary at 685 Congress Street, Portland, came … Continue reading →