By Carol McCracken  (Post # 807) A huge book sale that  will offer thousands of books and related items begins this evening  and runs through Sunday,  June 19th.   The 2nd annual book sale takes place at the Catherine McAuley High School … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 806) Early this afternoon the city unveiled a new website intended to assist  large employers find ways for their employees to find alternative forms of transportation – other than SOVs – single occupancy vehicles.  The website  … Continue reading →

Historian Herb Adams Speaking at Todays Ceremony; Dominic Distasio Stands Behind Adams By Carol McCracken  (Post # 805) Just before noon today a new  headstone was unveiled at Eastern Cemetery on the Hill in memory of Joseph Coffin Boyd.  Boyd served … Continue reading →

Roberto Bonechi With Tableware on Display at Expo! Cesare Mazzetti (R) With a Magnificant Fish/Poultry Poacher He Created Specially By Carol McCracken  (Post # 804) If the last 2 1/2 days are any indication at all, there are many Italians … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 803) “My name is Markos Miller and I want to be your Mayor,” he said two days ago at a press conference announcing his candidacy in Lincoln Park.  Surrounded by family and friends, Miller said … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 802) Stacy O’Reilly, general manager for the new Hampton Inn announced that the anticipated job fair to staff the new Inn will be held on Tuesday, June 14th at the Port City Music Hall, 504 Congress … Continue reading →

A Map of Thompson’ Point By Carol McCracken  (Post # 801) Early this evening, the Community Development Committee met with the developers of The Forefront at Thompson’s Point – a $ 100 million  proposed mixed use facility – as well as  … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 800) The effects on humans of exposure to the controversial chemical Bisphenol A (BPA) through diet has been underestimated by previous lab tests, according to a report from Sustainable Food News just released.   This word … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 799) The first order of business at last night’s monthly city council meeting was the appointment of Bruce P. Spang, Falmouth, as Portland’s third poet laureate.   An order appointing Mark H. Rees as the City Manager, … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 798) Markos Miller, high school teacher and veteran community leader on the Hill, has just announced via email that he is running  for  Mayor in the upcoming November election.   Miller  has been involved in numerous organizations on … Continue reading →