By Carol McCracken (Post # 993) This afternoon a crowd of local dignitaries from the Portland area gathered on the new megaberth to celebrate its official opening. A ribbon cutting ceremony was followed by a celebration aboard the “Celebrity Summit” … Continue reading
Planning Board Hosts Public Site Walk of Thompson’s Point Redevelopment
Steve Busby, of Gorrill-Palmer Conulsting Engineers, Inc., Conducts the Site Walk”] By Carol McCracken (Post # 992) “Traffic is key,” said Chris Thompson, one of the three managing partners of the Thomas Point Redevelopment Co. yesterday afternoon following the planning … Continue reading
OccupyMaine Grows Over the Long Weekend: “Our Message is Getting Out and People Want to be Part of it,” Pat O’Connor
By Carol McCracken (Post # 991) OccupyMaine will be occupying Monument Square for some time to come according to Pat O’Connor, a member of the media team for the informally organized group that was spawned in New York City and … Continue reading
OccupyMaine Responds to City in Press Release; “OM” Attorney Writes City Attorney
By Carol McCracken (Post # 900) On Wednesday, October 5th, OccupyMaine applied for a permit from Parks and Recreation in order to setup a canopy in Monument Square during inclement weather. The application, filed by OccupyMaine’s legal advisor, John H. … Continue reading
Holding Down the Tents at Lincoln Park; Corporate Greed the Target of OccupyMaine
By Carol McCracken (Post # 899) This afternoon Chris Levesque said that he slept pretty well last night at Lincoln Park – despite the cold and rain. He and about 10 other members of the OccupyMaine hardiest slept under canopies … Continue reading
Mayoral Candidates Discuss Arts in Portland; Upcoming Forum 10/26 on the Hill at EECS.
By Carol McCracken (Post # 898) The stage at the State Theatre was the platform for fourteen of the fifteen mayoral candidates last night for the upcoming election November 8th. They were lined-up across the ample stage like the glamorous … Continue reading
City Council Votes Against Giving Petitioners Extra Ten Days to Gather Signatures; 6 Against and 3 in Favor
By Carol McCracken (Post # 897) Following a long discussion last night, the City Council voted against an amendent that would have allowed “petitioners an additional ten days within which to gather additional signatures if the original petiton that is … Continue reading
State Theatre Debate Changes Time to Accommodate City Council; Tonight
By Carol McCracken (Post # 896) If you’ve been as confused as mhn.com has, listen up! The mayoral debate for tonight at the State Theatre, Congress Street, has been moved up an hour to accommodate the the city council meeting … Continue reading
City Starts Annual Holiday Tree Search; To Be Decorated 11/25
By Carol McCracken (Post # 895) The annual search for a the perfect tree to celebrate the holiday season has begun according to a press release from Portland’s Downtown District. Wanted is a 40-foot well0-rounded tree to be decorated with … Continue reading
City Offers Flue Clinics Across Greater Portland; Two Upcoming at City Hall
By Carol McCracken (Post # 894) The City of Portland is once again offering flu vaccines to help protect adults living in the Greater Portland area during the upcoming influenza season. The seasonal flu vaccine will be available for $10.00 … Continue reading