By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,469) The annual Veterans Day Observance will end with a wreath laying ceremony and speeches at City Hall at 11:00 am following the parade. Guest speakers include: Ernest Shorey, Andrews Post 17, American Legion, Master … Continue reading
A.G. Sues Protester at Portland Planned Parenthood Clinic
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,468) State Attorney General Janet Mills office has filed a lawsuit against Brian Ingalls, 26, for interfering with a patients’ right to receive “health services” or “to interfere with the safe and effective delivery of … Continue reading
RFP Sought for Fiber Optic for New Canco Road Facilities
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,467) Portland has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking fiber optic connectivity to is new Canco Road facilities. The City maintains a fiber optic INET (institutional network), which provides connectivity to all City and … Continue reading
City Finds No Violation of Campaign Laws Charged by “Souls”; Rand Reports ‘Rong Results!
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,466) Accusations of foul play against Maine Media Collective and Portland’s Future were snuffed out by the City of Portland last Friday, November 5th. That’s when the City notified Save the Soul of Portland that … Continue reading
Munjoy Hill Tavern Opening in Early 2016; Formerly Mama’s Crow Bar
Carol McCracken (Post # 2,465) “We just want to move on. The past is the past,” said Shane Dobson, the owner of `189 Congress Street this morning at his property on Munjoy Hill. Shane was referring to the difficult relationship … Continue reading
Piano Extravaganza at First Parish Church Tonight
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,464) Come to First Parish’s first concert of the season featuring seven gifted students from the USM studio of Laura Kargul! The concert is tonight, Friday, November 6 at 7:30 pm at 415 Congress Street, … Continue reading
58 Fore Street Redevelopment Wins in Landslide; Belinda Easily Elected to Council for District 1
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,463) “We look forward to working with our neighbors and the entire City of Portland to move this project forward in a thoughtful manner,” Jim Brady, told a crowd of about 200 supporters and volunteers … Continue reading
District 1 Annual Meeting Tomorrow Evening at East End Community School
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,462) The City of Portland’s annual series of district meetings begins tomorrow, Wednesday, November 4th at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held at East End Community School, 195 North Street on the Hill. The … Continue reading
Stabbing at Franklin Towers Tonight; Suspect Drives Off
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,461) At 6:21 pm this evening, Portland Police Officers responded to Franklin Towers, 211 Cumberland Avenue, for a reported stabbing. The adult was ultimately transported to a local hospital for treatment of non–life threatening injuries … Continue reading
Halloween on the Hill in Photos
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,460) Weather conditions yesterday were good for Halloweeners. It was warmish and some sun. So there were many out and about with parents or the older ones on their own. Following are a few photographs … Continue reading