Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,390) Jodi Theriault is a marathoner with a mission larger than her will to  win. She  raises funds for children in Maine with big medical bills for their families to shoulder. A mother of three young … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,389) Almost five hundred (500) super-athletes have registered for the 4th annual Urban Raid, Portland, that kicks off tomorrow morning at 10:00 am at Amethyst Park near the Ocean Gateway Terminal at the bottom of … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,388 ) The 34-year old woman who reported that she had  been sexually assaulted on the Back Cove Trail on Wednesday, August 12 has recanted according to a press release issued by Portland Police Department … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,387) Three local men were arrested this afternoon in connection with the murder of 49-year-old Fred Akoa, a black man who had lived at 457 Cumberland Avenue for less than a year.   Mr. Akoa’s … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken   (Post # 2,386) Early this morning a serious motor vehicle accident occurred at the area of State and Grant Streets in Portland. The accident involved a 2002 Harley Davidson and a 2000 Chevrolet 1500 pickup.  It … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,385) A 34-year-old woman reported being sexually assaulted earlier today while walking on the Back Cove trail.  The victim said she was in the vicinity of the half mile marker behind she soccer field and … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,384) Residents of Cumberland Place, 457 Cumberland Avenue, say the 49-year old man who was found dead on the third floor of their apartment building was that of Fred Akoa, a black man.   Police … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,383) The body of a decreased man was discovered by a City employee today at 12:50 pm.  The victim was found near Ocean Gateway Terminal.  He is believed to be a 43 year old Portland … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,382) The building located at 155 Washington Avenue will be an eating and drinking establishment in the future said Asher Woodworth, the new property owner. The site is the former location of Casale’s Sales & … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,381) “They look so much better in person than they do in photographs,” said Ann Edwards, when she saw the pack of seven (7) wolves at an inveiling ceremony yesterday afternoon on the Portland waterfront. … Continue reading →