By Carol McCracken  (Post # 555) “Panky”, a 10 year old black and white tuxedo cat  has been missing since Friday, August 13th.  She’s deaf and an indoor cat.  Panky has a discoloration in one eye and her breathing is heavy from … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post 554) Just after 4 pm this afternoon Colette Bouchard  cut the big red ribbon that officially opened the long-awaited opening of the Bayside Trail to the public.  About 100 people including city and state officials attended … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 553) Yesterday afternoon Under Secretary Kevin W. Concannon cut a ribbon at the Boyd Street Urban Farm at Kennedy Park.  His appearance here in Portland which began with a press conference at the city hall … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 552) For the first time, teens have been invited to spend a fun evening  at the Portland Public Library. The first time event happens tonight Thursday, August 19, at the Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 551) An informational meeting has been scheduled between pier owners and lobstermen to try to iron out differences between them  – the meeting is set for Friday afternoon,  August 20 at DiMillo’s Floating Restaurant & Marina,  Commercial … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 550) A Request for Proposal (RFP) has been issued  by the Portland Public Arts Committee (PPAC) to national artists for public seating along the new Bayside Trail.  Artists will have until 3:00 pm.,  TUESDAY, AUGUST 31st, … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 549) “It’s a terrible predicament,” said Ann Costello last night in an email to MHN.com.  “Everyone is very concerned, understandably,  about not sinking the local economy.  Tourism is vital here,” she added.  Ann and her … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 548) “We hope that this energy efficient home will become a model in Maine, ” said Paul Ledman to the planning board last week.  Plans for the three unit “relatively modern” home went before the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 547) Fore Street Chef Sam Hayward is one of the nominees for this years  Sustainer award.   The award is given annually by Chefs Collaborative, a nationwide network of chefs and culinary professionals promoting the use … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 526) Call  it stalling while John Anton goes on his own summer tme fishing trip,  because for the second time the CDC has decided it needs more  information  before it can give a thumbs up to the City … Continue reading →