By Carol McCracken (Post # 495) Captain Nolwenn Chauche (see above right) announced this morning that essential equipment was stolen from the artic research vessel GAMBO earlier this week. The missing equipment is vital to the exploration of fjords on … Continue reading
Category Archives: News From the Hill
“We Need Your Help,” Police Chief Craig to Community; Identifying the Murderers of Darien Richardson
By Carol McCracken (Post # 494) “We are seeking the community’s assistance in identifying the people responsible for Darien Richardson’s death,” said Chief James Craig at a press conference this morning at police headquarters on Middle Street. In January 2010, … Continue reading
Pierce Atwood Moves Closer to a Waterfront Address; City Okay’s TIFF
By Carol McCracken (Post # 493) Pierce Atwood, the state’s largest law firm, moved closer to getting its way on its proposed move to the Cumberland Cold Storage Property, 285 Commercial Street last night. That was because the city council … Continue reading
Business Beat: Harbor Scoops Opens For Season
By Carol McCracken (Post # 492) There was a steady stream of customers this afternoon when Harbor Scoops officially opened for the summer season. Jordon Fischer, “lead” ice cream scooper kept busy on his first day on the job. The … Continue reading
A View From the Maine State Pier of the FAA Drill; Impressive Teamwork
By Carol McCracken (Post # 491) Every three years the Federal Aviation Administration requires a drill to test Portland’s Jetport readiness to deal with an aircraft emergency. Yesterday was the day authorities picked to carry out this important training exercise. … Continue reading
Business Beat: Harding Smith, Owner of Front Room Talks About “ROC” Failed Lawsuit
By Carol McCracken (Post # 490) Harding Smith was sitting at his own bar at the Front Room restaurant on the Hill early this afternoon – sipping a soda while waiting for his “to go” order. He was having lunch … Continue reading
Portland Harbor Museum Closes Portland Exhibit Hall; Merges with Maine Maritime Museum, Bath
By Carol McCracken (Post # 489) The Portland Harbor Museum has announced that as of June 1, it closed its Congress Street exhibit hall for good. This move comes as a part of merger plans between “PHM” and the Maine … Continue reading
Waterfront Gets Reprieve From FEMA to Permit Future Development; Mood Is Relief
By Carol McCracken (Post # 488) Smiles were in abundance when city officials and waterfront property owners joined together to announce that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”) has agreed to abandon restrictions that would have been devastaing to the … Continue reading
Brownie Carson, 26 Year Leader of Natural Resources Council Steps Down; Search for New Leader Begun
By Carol McCracken (Post # 487) Everett “Brownie” Carson tendered his resignation as the highly respected executive director of the Natural Resoucres Council of Maine in a letter to its members on June 2nd. Under his 26 year tenure, Carson … Continue reading
Schedule for Final Meetings on Waterfront (Central) Zone Announced; Recommendation of Planning Board Moves on to City Council for Final Vote
By Carol McCracken (Post # 486) The winds of change surrounding zoning changes in the use of the waterfront are swirling around and if you want to learn more about the possible changes and let your views be known, please … Continue reading