By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,638) Stroudwater Distillery, a new distiller of gin, vodka and whiskey, plans to open its first tasting room at 4 Thompson’s Point by the end of this month – that’s if it receives permits from … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,637) The American Red Cross has issued an emergency call for blood and platelets.  It is urging all eligible donors to give now to replenish an extremely low summer blood supply.  Blood donations have fallen … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,636) All is ready for the 7th Annual Stars & Stripes Spectacular – the largest event north of Boston.  It’s expected that 50,000 people will watch the event throughout the city; that includes viewers on … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,635) A new pocket park in Bayside is near completion said Jamie Parker, Active Transportation Manager, for Portland Trails late last week.  He was working with another Munjoy Hill resident Connor Monsello, a seasonal trail … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,634) Those interested in waterfront matters may be interested to know that Jeff Liicke, former Harbor Master of Portland, resigned a few weeks ago to “move on”  in his career.  Serving as Acting Harbor Master … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,633) Due to circumstances beyond my control, Carol McCracken, is looking for a one-bedroom apartment to move into at the end of July 2016 in Portland. I have lived at my current apartment for seventeen … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,632) The ocean acidification (“OA”) of Maine’s coastal waters is a serious problem and steps need to be taken to address it before there are fewer shell-fish to be harvested for human consumption – causing … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,631) The public is invited to attend a basic workshop on Thursday,afternoon June 30th to identify Brownfields sites to be studied in East Bayside according to a press release issued by the City of Portland … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,630) It’s been six (6) long years since Portland lost its beloved Movies on Exchange Street. The  closing in 2010 of the single screen movie theater left a big void for movie goers But Skylar … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,629) Flea-for-All,  which has enjoyed its tenure at 125 Kennebec Street in Bayside, is closing on Sunday, July 3, 2016 because it has to vacate the premises by the end of July according to sources … Continue reading →