By Carol McCracken  (Post # 707) FoodCorps just announced that it is looking for recruits to dedicate one year of full-time service to working in its school garden and farm-to-school service program.  FoodCorps is a new AmeriCorps program. Up to … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 706) “I don’t want to live in a gated community for the elderly,” said Jane Gerard, laughing, a long time resident of Peaks Island.  “And that could happen if we are not allowed to be … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 705) With 51 high definition wall-mounted television sets, it’s no surprise that the Stadium is the most popular sports bar in Portland.  And with the Super Bowl set for tomorrow at 6:30 pm, the Stadium was … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 704) Sugar beet farmers will be pleased to hear that the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced yesterday, Friday, that genetically modified sugar beets designed to withstand the weedkiller Roundup, can be planted under strict conditions … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Pos # 703) According to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), world food prices surged to a new historic peak last month, January, for the seventh consecutive month.  The FAO Food Price Index said that … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 672) A citywide parking ban for the City of Portland has been declared beginning at 6 pm tonight, February 2nd and ending at 6 am tomorrow morning, February 3rd.  The parking ban will allow city … Continue reading →

Justin Alfond: “We are being asked to vote on a man whose financial success is a direct result of decisions made by the DEP.” By Carol McCracken  (Post # 671) As expected,  former legislator and current business owner, Darryl Brown … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 670) Because of the anticipated snow storm in Portland, the city manager, Joe Gray, has called for a delay in enforcement of the city’ sidewalk snow clearing ordinance.  Residents now will have seventy-two hours after … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 699) The City of Portland has announced that because of the anticipated heavy snowfall, there will be no collection of trash or of any recycling,  tomorrow, Wednesday, February 2nd. Residents who normally receive collecltion services … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 698) The first ever Sled Box Derby took place on the Eastern Promenade on the Hill earlier today.  The unique event was organized by Hill resident Sammie O’Brien.  It ran from noon today until  interest  … Continue reading →