By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,608) This afternoon 12 interpretive signs were officially put on display  at Fort Allen Park on the Eastern Promenade.   The event held under cold and cloudy skies marked the end of a three year … Continue reading →

  Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,607) Waterfront vendors herded to a different waterfront location during the large cruise ship season were outspoken in their rejection of their new greem site.  Even though the City has made best efforts to make … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,606) “The American Dream is changing,” said Judith Hoffman, this morning at a press conference at Lincoln Park.  Hoffman was referring to her just installed temporary sculpture,  “The American Dream.”   The unveiling of the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,605) Home owners near the former Adams School know what good design is about.  They know that the Adams Apple plan for  65 Munjoy Street is not good design. Furthermore, the immediate home owners were … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,604) The city has issued a statement from Figurehead Mayor Ethan Strimling today on Memorial Day: “Today, I join my fellow Portlanders in honoring those who made the greatest sacrifice for the freedoms we often … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,603) “I’m open to this idea,” said Ivy Jordan this afternoon on the waterfront. “I am leery of the move, but we’ll see.  We will certainly see fewer people down there.” she said referring to … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,602) Art vendors who sell their creativity  to large cruise ships visiting the port of Portland have been told they are being relocated to a new waterfront site.   The new location  – The Waterfront … Continue reading →

Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,601) Elizabeth Crimmin lives at Florence House these days and has for a few months.  Before that she was homeless and  lived in places she doesn’t want to talk about.  That included others couches sometimes.  Before … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,601) The City’s Planning Board approved  two projects this evening with relative ease in both situations.  The first project to be considered was 62 India Street.  Currently, Port City Glass, occupies the site.  The approval … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,600) “If you have a need, we can fill it,” said Kenny Jones, owner of “Diamond in the Rough,” a Munjoy Hill based company this afternoon.  It provides so many services to southern Maine residential … Continue reading →