By Carol McCracken  (Post # 825) “It’s a democracy now,” said Rodents Biacho at the Meg Perry Center earlier this week.  “I’m excited about that,” he said grinning big time.   Biacho who lives in Portland and is a “line-worker”  for Barber … Continue reading →

Taking a Chunk Out of the Roof of Adams School Yesterday By Carol McCracken  (Post # 824) At its monthly meeting yesterday, the Housing Committee took up two properties located on the Hill for updates by city staff members. The … Continue reading →

Selling Tees Handcrafted by The Portland Designer The Crowd Gathers… Artist Leann Wiley’s Street Party Emma Brown & Katy Houston Selling Lemonade on Congress Street City Councilor Ed Suslovic & Daughter Kate – “Recycling Cops!” Tenor Soloist Paul Baswell – … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 822) Preparations are underway for the Stars & Stripes Spectacular on the Eastern Promenade for the Fourth of July celebration.   The stage upon which the Portland Symphony Orchestra will perform its second Patriotic Pops … Continue reading →

Paul Brahms Recommended a Handout to Islanders Peaks Island Council at Meeting Commander Vern Malloch & Assistant Chief Michael Sauchuck at Peaks Meeting By Carol McCracken  (Post # 821) Over the last year there has been a series  of serious crimes … Continue reading →

Thompson’s Point in 60’s; Photo Courtesy of Portland Room By Carol McCracken  (Post # 820) Late this afternoon two principals of  The Forefront at Thompson’s Point met with members of the planning board to discuss their proposal for a mixed-use … Continue reading →

Assistant Police Chief Michael Sauchuck Following Press Conference Today By Carol McCracken  (Post # 819) As had been expected, Police Chief James Craig announced this afternoon he has resigned as Portland’s Chief because he has been offered a similar post in … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 818) The public is overwhelmed with news of  the escalation of food prices and food shortages. Despite that, published below is what could be another contributing factor to those issues that has not been as well … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 817) The City  has announced that Mark Rees will start as city manager on July 20, 2011.   Reed was selected to serve as Portland’s city manager after a nationwide search earlier this year to replace Joe … Continue reading →

By Carol Mccracken  (Post # 816) A $20,000 grant from the Davis Family Foundation has been received by the Friends of Eastern Promenade to help fund the design phase of the restoration of Ft. Allen Park. The project includes the … Continue reading →