By Carol McCracken (Post # 865) The City of Portland has just announced that it will be opening a shelter at the Portland Exposition Building, 239 Park Avenue beginning at 8 pm. It will be equipmmed with basic necessities; food, … Continue reading →

Getting Hauled at Portland Yacht Services Today[/caption]By Carol McCracken (Post # 864) Yachts and yachts and yachts crammed the yard at Handy Boatyard, Falmouth, late this afternoon after crews were almost finished with two days of hauling yachts from the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 863) “I haven’t decided what to do yet,” said one boat owner late this afternoon tied to the dock at Portland Yacht Services. “I have to decide pretty quickly, though.” That’s because customers were told … Continue reading →

62 Cumberland Avenue on the Hill [/caption] By Carol McCracken (Post # 862) “This is one of the most energy efficient homes in Maine,” said Paul Ledman this afternoon as he took time away from his busy schedule to talk … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 861) Family, friends and the curious gathered yesterday afternoon at Portland Yacht Services to remember the legendary Dodge Morgan who died September 14, 2010. Morgan was the first American to sail around the world, non-stop … Continue reading →

Vendors Lined up Along the Eastern Promenade for the Shoreside Festival [/caption]By Carol McCracken (Post # 860) “The MS Harborfest is a unique event within the National MS Society. It stands out nationally,” said Steve Faloon, development coordinator for the … Continue reading →

Nicole Getchell, Rehersal Director And Taurean Green Earlier This Week.[/caption]By Carol McCracken (Post # 859) “I’d NEVER forget Munjoy Hill. This is my home and where my dancing began,” Green said earlier this week following a work out at the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 858) Yesterday afternoon the Portland Public Art Committee voted to continue working with the three artists it has selected to create benches for the Bayside Trail Seating project. It also decided that the next step … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 857) “There are no winners here,” said Phin Sprague, Jr., manager of the Portland Company Complex, when he heard the news that the City of Portland had failed in its efforts to avoid paying interest … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 856) Last night, the Portland City Council defeated any remaining hope that “Sensible Portland” might have had to place the so-called “pot priority” issue on the November 8th ballot this fall. Despite the best efforts … Continue reading →