By Carol McCracken (Post # 447) Portland has hired its first-ever sustainability coordinator who will assume his new responsibilities on May 10. Ian Houseal will be responsible for developing policies, projects and operations within the city for environmental sustainability, energy … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 446) Ever so reluctantly it seemed, Taz took a break from his K-9 training earlier today on the Portland waterfront. Much of that time, he stared at his handler, Christian Stickney, totally uninterested in the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 445) Volunteers are needed to assist the hosting organizations plant a “rain garden” on the new Bayside Trail. It’s located behind the Planet Dog Company store at 211 Marginal Way here in Portland. The work … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 444) The public is invited to attend an informational meeting on Thursday, April 22nd from 7 pm – 8 pm at the East End School Cafeteria on North Street on the Hill. Learn what the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 443) The Restaurant Opportunities Center of Maine has called for its 10th protest at the Front Room on the Hill. Its scheduled for Monday, April 19 betwee 11:30 am – 12:30 pm. Monday is also … Continue reading →

Taffy Field, Morris Fisher and Mayor Nick Mavodones After Cutting the Ribbon at the Baxter Building of the Portland Public Library [/caption] By Carol McCracken (Post # 442) “Days such as these can fade into memory quickly or they can … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 441) For many years now, people from the Portland area have been purchasing flowers and fresh vegetables from the vendors who sell their products every year at the outdoor Portland Public Market in Monument Square. … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 440) Late last night the city’s planning board approved the transformation of the 1.75 acres of the former Jordan’s Meat property into a new Hampton Inn. The whole project has been on a fast track … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 439) The public is cordially invited to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony tomorrow, Thursday, April 15 at noon. The ceremony marks the reopening of the Portland Public Library on Congress Street following extensive rennovation work. … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 438) Last June 28, MHN.com had the pleasure of introducing readers to a research vessel, Gambo, that had arrived at Portland Yacht Services a few days earlier. The 45 ft. steel hulled cutter laid over … Continue reading →