By Carol McCracken (Post # 735) “This bill bypasses a proven, effective and respected process that the State of Maine Legislature itself researched and established. It defines how secession was to be approached – fairly and methodically – so that all … Continue reading
Reny’s Job Fair Attracts Hundreds; Store to Open Mid-April on Congress Street
By Carol McCracken (Post # 734) Hundreds of people attended the Reny’s Department Store Job Fair at the Cumberland County Civic Center today said Mary Kate Reny this afternoon. The Fair started early this morning and will continue until 8 pm this … Continue reading
Input Sought by City Manager Search Committee; 3/23
By Carol McCracken (Post # 733) The city has just announced there will be a day long opportunity for the public and stakeholders to offer their views as to what they believe are important qualifications for Portland’s next city manager. The meeting … Continue reading
Portland Flower Show Award Winners Named at Opening Reception; Show Runs Through Sunday Afternoon
“Spring Tonic” – The Palette Award “Once Upon A Time” – Best of Show Award By Carol McCracken (Pos # 732) If you need a dose of spring now and you can’t fly away somewhere south, do the next best thing and … Continue reading
City Council Approves Following the State Process for Secession; Proponents of Peaks Island Secession Disagree..
By Carol McCracken (Post # 731) Last night the City Council unanimously approved a resolution that supports the existing process for secession as set up by the State Legislature and requests that it be used in the current effort to … Continue reading
Food News: Courtesy of “Sustainable Food News” – Sedgwick, ME. Makes News!
By Carol McCracken (Post # 730) The town of Sedgwick made food news late last week when it decided to exempt direct farm sales from state and federal licensing and inspection. Residents of this small, coastal town on the Blue … Continue reading
Portland Councilor Testifies Against LePage’s Proposed Changes to Budget; Anton said: “I Believe These Proposals Are Not Good For Maine And Its Most Vulnerable Citizens”
By Carol McCracken (Post # 729) Councilor John Anton Testified in Augusta Opposing Budget Changes. Portland City Councilor John Anton was one of the first up to speak in a long line of testifiers before the Joint Session of the Appropriations & … Continue reading
Windol Weaver, (R) York County on Peaks Island Secession Bill; To Be Public March 14th
By Carol McCracken (Post # 728) Yesterday afternoon Rep. Windol Weaver told MHN.com over the telephone that the bill he is introducing to the Maine State Legislature on behalf of residents who want to secede from the City of Portland … Continue reading
Food News: Courtesy of “Sustainable Food News” – Dan McGovern
By Carol McCracken (Post # 728) The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has just announced that for the eight consecutive month in February, the cost of global food prices has increased. The exception to this is the price … Continue reading
Creative Portland Continues to Explore Artistic Center at Maine State Pier; “I’m Moderately Excited About This Possibility,” says Patrick Costin
By Carol McCracken (Post # 727) It could be a win-win situation for the Greater Portland area. At least that’s what a task force working under the auspices of Creative Portland believes. That’s why it’s moving forward in its pursuit of establishing artists studios on … Continue reading