By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,618) The recovery effort for Matthew Foster, 23, in Portland Harbor was suspended pending additional information late this afternoon according to a press release from the Portland Police Department. Although it is possible that Matthew … Continue reading →

Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,617) “This is the best lobster roll I’ve ever had,” said an acknowledged musician who also plays the guitar and said he lives in California earlier today.  The acknowledged musician was eating with his wife, Mary … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,616) Guests at the Portland Yacht Services Open House on Thursday, June 16, 2016 will have a unique opportunity to visit the legendary schooner Harvey Gamage tied up at its main dock. The Gamage has … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,615) Calling All Artists! An open call for artists from the Greater Portland area to submit their proposed designs for enhancing specific public utility  boxes throughout the city has been issued by the City of … Continue reading →

Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,614) Crowds turned out for the annual Old Port Festival despite windy weather, chilly temperatures and the possibility of rain all day. Most of the  stores on  Exchange Street were closed for the event, but those … Continue reading →

  By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,613) Gonzalo Botin, Captain  of Tales 2, won the Atlantic Cup late this afternoon in Portland following a race that began in Charleston, South Carolina.  The award was presented to the Spanish captain in … Continue reading →

  By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,612) The best place to watch the third and final leg of the Atlantic Cup race from land is the Atlantic Cup Race Village at Fort Allen Park on Munjoy Hill according to a … Continue reading →

  By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,611) Class 40 racers will return to Portland Harbor in 2018 said Hugh Piggin, Race Organizer, this afternoon at a waterfront reception hosted by Fred Forsley, Shipyard Brewery on the Maine Wharf.  “Portland has … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,610) It was a rough run from Boston last night said Gonzalo Botin, Captain of the racing yacht Tales 2.  The winds for a few hours were up to 45 mph.  That’s when the spinnaker … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,609) The lines were long – very long – winding around the building at Thompson’s Point beginning at 11:00 am for a noon opening.  Some waited for as long as 1 l/2 hours to 2 … Continue reading →