By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,181) The Munjoy Hill community and friends are encouraged to attend a planning board meeting tomorrow evening, Tuesday, August 12th at 7:00 pm at city hall, Room 209. At this time, the planning board will … Continue reading
Annual Art on the Porch on Peaks Island Builds Community & Supports Artists
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,180) The annual Art on the Porch get together is as traditional to Peaks Island as American Pie is to the rest of the country – well, sort of! It builds community and gives artists on the … Continue reading
First Annual Portland Reggae Fest on Maine State Pier in Photographs
Grand Opening of Expansion to Casco Bay Ferry Terminal Highlighted by Senator Collins Appearance
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,178) “This defines the best of Maine,” said Senator Susan Collins (R) late this morning during the grand opening of a glass addition to the waiting room of the Casco Bay Terminal Lines on Commercial Street … Continue reading
Mainers Urge Support for EPA’s Carbon Pollution Standards for Power Plants Today
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,177) The higher the pH levels in clamflats in Casco Bay, the more pitted their shells were, Joe Payne, Casco Baykeeper, told Curt Spaulding, Regional Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency’s New England … Continue reading
Narrow Gauge Railroad Plans and Plans for Move to Gray; $6 Million to Cover All Costs
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,176) Moving a railroad, albeit, a narrow gauge railroad, is no small matter. For years now, the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum has been planning for its inevitable relocation up to the Town of Gray. While … Continue reading
Portland Food Co-op Hiring Four Full-time Managers; Applications Sought
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2, 175) The Portland Food Co-op has announced that it is accepting applications for four (4) managerial positions at this time. Applications should be emailed to Kevin Gadsby, General Manager by August 21st, 2014. The start date … Continue reading
Pro-Palestinian Rally at Congress Square Draws Support During Art Walk
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,174) The cease-fire is on – the cease-fire is off – back and forth its goes – now it’s on and now it’s off. It’s hard to keep up with the changes from dawn to … Continue reading
Unitil To Continue Its Pipeline Construction on East End Through September!
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,173) Nope, it’s not over yet folks – this is NOT a good news story! Unitil, or its contractor, NEUCO,will continue to work on the East End of Portland for another six weeks according to information … Continue reading
Pingree: Republican Leaders Wasting Time Over Frivolous Lawsuit; Focus Should be on More Important Issues
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,172) US Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D) criticized Republican leaders in the House for spending one of the last days on the Congressional calendar before a month-long recess debating a politically motivated lawsuit against President Obama. “This is … Continue reading