Harvey Gamage at the Dock of Portland Yacht Services College Student, Chris Gillingham, A Repeat Crew Member Aboard The Gamage. Aislinn Forbes, Almost 14, Boards the Gamage For a Cruise By Carol McCracken (Post # 815) The schooner Harvey Gamage … Continue reading
“Hands Across the Sand” Deliver Strong Message at East End Beach; Yesterday Afternoon
By Carol McCracken (Post # 814) All across the country and around the world, including York and Rye, New Hampshire, people joined hands on beaches yesterday to call attention to the wreckless effort of some who are renewing the call for off shore … Continue reading
Meet Your Neighbor: Sadie Bliss, Hill Resident, Dedicated to Promoting Maine Crafts; at Maine Mall This Summer..
Photo by Nire Cook Photo by Nire Cook By Carol McCracken (Post # 813) “Our goal is to support our members and sell their work,” said Sadie Bliss, yesterday afternoon at the Maine Mall in South Portland. She’s the director … Continue reading
The Forefront Developers Host Neighborhood Meeting Last Night; Goes to Planning Board Workshop June 28th
By Carol McCracken (Post # 812) Last night the developers for The Forefront at Thompson’s Point hosted a neighborhood meeting at the Clarion Hotel, Congress Street. The meeting lasted just over an hour. Attending the meeting were about 30 interested … Continue reading
Replicas of Columbus Ships Nina and Pinta Docked in SoPo Today at 1 pm.; Tours Beginning on Thursday at 9 am
Captain Morgan Sanger aboard the Nina Today By Carol McCracken (Post # 813) Replicas of the Nina & the Pinta arrived at the South Port Marina 1 pm. today after spending the night before at Portland Yacht Services on the Hill waterfront. Both … Continue reading
Thompson’s Point Developers Get Incentives Needed To Reassure Investors; “No Cap” on Tax Breaks Wins
Barbara Whitten, President, Greater Portland Convention & Visitors Center; Strong Supporter of the Proposed Development By Carol McCracken (Post # 812) Just after midnight this morning, developers for the proposed $100 million redevelopment at Thompson’s Point, The Forefront, received the … Continue reading
Meet Your Neighbor: Chris Akerlind, Tony Award Winner Theatrical Lighting Designer At Home On The Hill…
By Carol McCracken (Post # 811) When Chris Akerlind went to drama school, he wanted to be an actor. But following a case of stage fright, any dreams of a career on the great white way were scratched. He still wanted to … Continue reading
“Energy Tide 2” Spends Successful Four Days on Portland Waterfront; Returns to Eastport Tomorrow
Chris Sauer, CEO, of Ocean Renewable Power Company By Carol McCracken (Post # 810) At a reception this afternoon near the Ocean Gateway, Chris Sauer, CEO of Ocean Renewable Power Company, thanked the many who had made the stay of the Energy Tide … Continue reading
Join Tour of Eastern Promenade led by Local Historian Herb Adams; 6/18
By Carol McCracken (Post # 809) The public is invited to join local historian and former state legislator Herb Adams for a fascnating walking tour of the Eastern Promenade this Saturday, June 18th. The tour runs from 10 am to noon and it begins … Continue reading
Governor LePage Admits Ordering Removal of Workers Mural Without Having Seen It…
By Carol McCracken (Post # 808) Governor Paul LePage admited in a document filed with the federal court in Bangor today, that he never actually saw the labor history mural before ordering its removal from a reception area of the Maine Department … Continue reading