Hampton Inn Signs Announcing Delayed Opening By Carol McCracken (Post # 777) The opening date for the new Hampton Inn has been delayed until July said a source close to the situation this afternoon. Originally scheduled to open the first … Continue reading
Citizen Portland – Planning our Future Discussions; First of Two Meetings 5/12 pm
By Carol McCracken (Post # 776) The first of two public meetings about the future of Portland will be held, tomorrow, Thursday, May 12th at the Portland Public Library’s Rines Auditorium. The doors open at 5:30 pm and the public … Continue reading
Neighborhood Meeting on Abatement & Demolition of former Adams School; 5/12 Meeting
By Carol McCracken (Post # 775) The public is invited to attend a second informational meeting on the conversion of the former Adams School into 16 condominium units. The meeting is scheduled for this Thursday, May 12 between 6 – 7 pm … Continue reading
Portland Democratic City Committee to Honor Former Governor John Baldacci; 5/13
By Carol McCracken (Post # 774) Former Democratic Governor John Baldacci will be honored at the Portland Democratic City Committee (“PDCC”) reception and dinner on Friday, May 13th. The event starts at 5:30 at the Italian Heritage Center, 40 Westland … Continue reading
Me. DEP Approves Changes to “WCZ” Zoning; City Council Approved 12/20/10
By Carol McCracken (Post # 773) Late last week the Maine Department of Environmental Protection gave its approval to Portland’s request for zoning changes under the Shoreland Zoning program. The City requested the state’s approval to the zoning text amendments that … Continue reading
2nd Annual Stars & Stripes Spectacular Set for Fourth of July Celebration on the Eastern Promenade; Buffet Dinner Provided For Ticket Buyers For First Year
By Carol McCracken (Post # 772) The Stars & Stripes Spectacular that debuted on the Eastern Promenade last July 4th will be returning to the same venue this Monday, July 4th. Last year’s inaugural event drew around 60,000 spectators, with … Continue reading
City Search for New City Manager “On Track”; Sixty-five Apply for Position Vacated by Joe Gray, Jr.’s Retirement Earlier This Year
By Carol McCracken (Post # 771) The search for a new city manager is “on track with our schedule we set forth originally,” said City Councilor Cheryl Leeman, chair of the search committee. “The committee received 65 applications from all … Continue reading
Labor Mural Lawsuit Next Steps Determined; Case Not Over Despite Claims by the Governor That It Is, Say Plaintiffs’ Attorneys
By Carol McCracken (Post # 770) At a status conference yesterday between all attorneys in the case and U.S. District Judge Woodcock, the parties agreed that the plaintiffs will provide a proposed stipulation of facts to the court by May … Continue reading
Escalating Gas Prices Motivates Sale of More Fuel Efficient Vehicles; Sales of Scooters up From Last Year at Tri-Sports
State Environment Committee Votes No on Legislative Attacks on Bottle Bills; Yesterday
By Carol McCracken (Post # 768) The State Legislature’s Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted unanimously against two proposed pieces of legislation that would have rolled back Maine’s bottle bill yesterday, according to a press release from the Natural Resources … Continue reading