By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,589) The sixth annual Fourth of July celebration – “Stars and Stripes Spectacular” – will return to the Eastern Promenade this summer according to plans announced by the non-profit responsible for organizing and financing the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,588) Portland will host 76 cruise ships this year for the first time.  More than 100,000 passengers are expected between May and October which is a record. The 76 ships will also bring more than … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,587) Two public forums are being held by the Portland Board of Public Education to ask questions of two finalists for the position of superintendent of Portland Public Schools according to a press release issued … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,586) The historic Westin Hotel expects to have a culinary presence at  Congress Sq. Park sometime in June, according to Jeffrey Burrell, General Manager of the upscale location in downtown Portland.  “The Patio at Congress … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,585) “Veterans don’t always get through on the phone when they call Health Net and even when they do, the people who service our state aren’t in Maine,” wrote US Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, in an … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,584) A 31-year-old man from Veazie, Maine was stabbed in the parking lot of Denny’s, 1220 Brighton Avenue.  The stabbing occurred this morning at 1:15 am.  The perpetrators fled prior to police arrival.  The unnamed … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,583) “While there is much I could say in response to Mayor Strimling’s comments on my budget proposal and the Finance Committee’s unanimously approved recommended budget, I believe it is much more important to focus … Continue reading →

Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,582) You are invited to Fling into Spring on Tuesday, April 26, at Rising Tide Brewing Company between 5 – 7 pm.  Buy a brew from one of the best around and at the same participate … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,581) “This decision is morally wrong and bad for Maine’s economy,” said Heather Sanborn, co-owner of Rising Tide Brewing Co. in the east end of Portland,  in a press release.  “Our business relies on being … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,580) A celebration of the life of the late Prince, 57,  has been set for this evening at 6:00 pm at Congress Square Park according to an organizer of the event.  His death was announced … Continue reading →