By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,012) Colorful posters advertising beer, travel and more are in the windows of the ground floor office at 147 Fore Street. But once you look inside the roughly 1,500 sq. ft. of office space it … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,011) Last night the Maine Public Utilities Commission heard testimony concerning a proposed rate hike request from Nothern Utilities from two people. The poorly attended hearing took place at the Abromson Center on the Portland … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,010) The used book sale to benefit Osher Lifelong Learning Institute on the University of Southern Maine campus, Portland, has been rescheduled for Saturday, November 5th. The sale will be held at 102 Wishcamper Center … Continue reading →

Jake Lowry & Amanda St. John Dedicated to the OccupyMaine Movement”]By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,009) Although they live well-enough on Munjoy Hill, Jake Lowry and Amanda St. John are dedicated campers at Tent City in Lincoln Park – until … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,008) In anticipation of significant snow fall and strong winds, the City of Portland has initiated its winter storm operations. To help facilitate the city’s response and clearing of streets, the city is asking residents … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,007) The used book sale at USM, Portland Campus, to benefit the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute was postponed earlier today. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) is an academically stimulating program for adults 50 years … Continue reading →

Captain Harold CushingBy Carol McCracken (Post # 1,006) Concerns over the three groundings by two different schooners in Casco Bay over the las year or so was the motivation for a special workshop held yesterday afternoon. Hosted by the Board … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,006) Portland City Manager Mark Rees has announced that he has selected Greg Mitchell, the city’s Economic Development Director, to serve as Acting Director of Planning & Urban Development upon the departure of current Director … Continue reading →

Hill Resident & Mayoral Candidate Markos Miller Addresses the Audience at EECS.By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,005) Issues specific to the East End such as drastic cuts to LIHEAP and the future of Franklin Street were popular topics for discussion … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,004) Over 5,000 used books will go on sale this Saturday, October 29th at the University of Southern Maine between 10 am to 4 pm at the Wishcamper Center on the Portland campus. The sale … Continue reading →