Customer Richard Gauthier: “Reminds me of the old Woolworth’s!By Carol McCracken (Post Customer Ann Marie Phanok Shopping for “Good Deals” – Found Them! By Carol McCracken (Post # 757) The excitement was as palpable as the skies were sunny when … Continue reading
Peaks Island Loses Bid To Secede From Portland; State “Process” Not Followed Say Committee Members
By Carol McCracken (Post # 756) Late this afternoon, the State’s Joint Standing Committee on State and Local Government voted unanimously to deny an act that would have put Islanders one step closer to seceding from the City of Portland. The … Continue reading
LePage’s Mural Drama Advances to Court Room Drama; Oral Arguments 4/19 – Bangor
By Carol McCracken (Post # 755) Even if Governor Paul LePage takes the advice given to him recently to restrain his language, the introduction of a lawsuit against him for the secret removal of the labor mural from a reception … Continue reading
State Committee Hears Hours of Testimony on Peaks Secession Bill; Vote Comes on Wednesday Afternoon
Mayor Nick Mavodones, Portland, Objects to Short-circuiting the Legislative Process Rep. Windol Weaver: “Let My People Go!” By Carol McCracken (Post # 751) The State’s Joint Committee on State and Local Government heard about five hours of public comment today on L.D. … Continue reading
Business Beat: Chloe Daris Offers Donation Yoga in a New & Attractive Studio
By Carol McCracken (Post # 750) Chloe Daris knows that there are a number of yoga studios in the Hill area. So to grow her own business, she decided to approach her business in a different way. That’s what she … Continue reading
Amended Complaint Filed in US District Court Requests Speedy Remedy to Mural Mess, Says Plaintiffs’ Attorney, Beal
By Carol McCracken (Post # 749) Attorneys for the six plaintiffs in the lawsuit against Governor Paul LePage, et al, filed an amended complaint late yesterday afternoon in US District Court, Portland. Attorneys for the plaintiffs have said over the … Continue reading
Discussion at “PMA” Points Out Differences in Labor Mural Mess; “To Have It Go Elsewhere Would Not Honor Its Intent” says Artist
Artist Judy Taylor Addressed PMA Audience on Her Controversial Labor Mural By Carol McCracken (Post # 748) A panel of almost like-minded people gathered today at the Portland Museum of Art for a discussion about the controversial removal of the labor mural from … Continue reading
19th April Stools Day & LOve Your Park Cleanup;Tomorrow 4/9 am
By Carol McCracken (Post # 747) Don’t forget to do your dog doody (no pun intended) and help your neighbors clean up a winter’s worth of un-scooped poop and litter and prepare the Eastern Promenade for Spring! Please meet on Saturday, … Continue reading
NRCM Hosts Portland Meeting: “Stop the Madness” – The Attack on Maine’s Environment; 4/27
By Carol McCracken (Post # 746) The Natural Resources Council of Maine is hosting an informational meeting on Wednesday, April 27 at One Longfellow Square in downtown Portland. The event, “Stop the Madness,” will run from 7 pm on. It … Continue reading
New Signs Reflect Restoration of Original Street Name; Franklin Street
By Carol McCracken (Post # 745) Portland has announced that last month it erected new street signs along what has become known as Franklin Street Arterial. The new signs, Franklin Street, was the original name of the street which was … Continue reading