By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,568) The Office of Maine’s Secretary of State today announced that Mainers for Fair Wages has succeeded in gathering the signatures necessary to place a referendum to raise the minimum wage before voters in the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,567) At its monthly meeting last week, the Economic Development Committee, (“EDC”) unanimously approved a plan to create a new department, Permitting and Inspections Department, intended to streamline the process for small projects, like decks, … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,566) “I got a call yesterday morning.  A woman said she was with the IRS and the IRS was going to sue me if I didn’t call an 1 800 number that she gave me. … Continue reading →

bY cROL mCcRACKEN  (pOST # 2,565) An opportunity exists to own the Old Port, Portland franchise for Kilwins – a national purveyor of chocolates and ice cream.  That’s according to signs in the window at 13 Exchange Street in the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,564) You are invited to spend an evening with city manager, Jon Jennings, on Thursday, February  18, 2016, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm.  The event will be at the Community Center at Reiche School, 166 … Continue reading →

Hall’s Self-published Novel Sells for $22.00 at Limited Bookstores. By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,563) “Below Munjoy”, by Maine native, Tom Hall has it all – gentrification and much of its consequences!  Hall’s self-published novel has mayhem, murder and romance … Continue reading →

Improvements to the Proposed 65 Munjoy Street Development Won The Approval of the Planning Board Tonight.  Changes Include a Brown Facade Rather than a Blue One as Previously. By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,562) In an arduous and overly long … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,561) A peninsula zone parking ban has been declared for tonight, Tuesday, February 9th, 2016 starting at 10:00 pm through 6:00 am – Wednesday, February 10, 2016.  Vehicles left on city streets after 10:00 pm … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,560) Public comment will be taken at both proposals to be presented to the planning board’s monthly meeting tomorrow Tuesday, February 9th beginning at 4:30 pm., at City Council Chambers at City Hall, Portland. The … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,559) PhoPa Gallery on the East End of Portland is hosting a conversation for and about Emerging Photographers on Sunday, February 7, 2016 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm.  The Gallery is located at 132 … Continue reading →