By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,270) Two Finance Committee members sounded more like Governor Paul LePage than Portland politicians when they supported a reduced proposal for a minimum wage increase  proposed by Mayor Michael Brennan,   The recommendation for a reduced minimum rate of $8.75  per hour and not … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,269) In response to input received over the past few years, off street parking in Districts 1 and 2 will be changing in the coming days.  The changes will reduce daytime and nighttime off street parking restrictions … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,268) The City of Portland is hosting two community conversations the end of this month in order to receive input from citizens and further explain this year’s budget process. The first meeting will be held … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,267) Calling a press conference would have been a much better way to handle this situation!  It would have cleared the air and left no residue behind, like a firecracker does. What’s good for the goose … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,266) The lure of another  start-up was too much for Kevin Gadsby to turn down. He recently resigned his position as General Manager of the Portland Food Co-op for another position in Rockland.  The Portland Food … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,265) US Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D) announced today that she is looking for a veteran to fill a key role in her Portland office.  Pingree’s office was selected to be part of the  Congressional Wounded … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,264) Two residents of 127 Cumberland Avenue were robbed this morning at 9:45 am at gunpoint.  They were robbed by three black males with handguns, who forced their way into an apartment, restrained the two … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,263) The City of Portland has announced this afternoon  that acting city manager Sheila Hill-Christian has resigned her post.  She has accepted a comparable position in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her last day on the job in Portland will … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,262) “This new space will support my habit of loving objects,” said Tracy Davis laughing this afternoon.  Davis is owner of Urban Dwellings, an interior and design business on the brink of change. She was speaking of her … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,261) “We are thrilled to be on the list with such other great breweries in New England.” said Greg Jasqur, General Manager of Oxbow Brewing Company, in its facility on Washington Avenue this afternoon. Jasqur … Continue reading →