By Carol McCracken (Post # 307) A new initiative, the City Fair, will debut this Saturday, October 24, at the Root Cellar, from 10:00 a.m. until noon. The purpose is to introduce the public to city staff and learn about … Continue reading
Kate Schrock Opens Musical Portion of Pumpkin Festival on Monument Square; Tomorrow @ 12:30 PM
By Ca rol McCracken (Post # 306) Singer/songwriter Kate Schrock will perform on the Main Stage at the Pumpkin Festival on Monument Square tomorrow at 12:30 p.m. A Maine native, she will be the first in a series of musical … Continue reading
Food Themed Gowns Debut at Farmers’ Market Yesterday; To Be Featured at Harvest on the Harbor Next Week..
By Carol McCracken (Post # 305) Standing still as a statute on wooden boxes in heels and ignoring people gawking at you, can’t be easy to do. Yet models Tia Capozza and Aleka Greeley did it with ease yesterday as … Continue reading
Mainebiz Hosted Second Annual Conference on Maine Energy & How to Build an Economy Around the Energy Industry.
By Carol McCracken (Post # 304) Even though energy costs are relatively low today, Dr. Habib Dagher, director of the Advanced Engineered Wood Composites Center at the University of Maine-Orono, said that will change fairly soon. Ten years from now, … Continue reading
Reminder! Officer Petty Begins New Duty Today!
By Carol McCracken (Post # 303) Today Officer Gayle Petty takes up her new duties as Senior Lead Officer for Sector One which includes the Hill, Kennedy Park and East Bayside. There are six other sectors in the city. She … Continue reading
Sunny Skies & A Large Cruise Ship Draw Crowds to the Area; Observatory Closed for the Season.
By Carol McCracken (Post # 302) Blue skies and a large cruise shop in Portland harbor brought many shoppers and sightseers to town for the day. The Carnival Triumph carrying over 2,700 passengers and over l,000 crew members filled the sidewalks of Commercial … Continue reading
Officer Gayle Petty, Promoted to ‘Senior Lead Officer’ for the Hill – Starts 10/13
By Carol McCracken (Post # 301) Officer Gayle Petty, was promoted to Senior Lead Officer for Sector One earlier this afternoon at a press conference conducted by Chief James Craig at Police Headquarters. This new program is designed to help the department achieve … Continue reading
“Unique” Property For Sale On Hill!
By Carol McCracken (Post # 300) There is a unique piece of property for sale on the Hill – near the corner of Cumberland Avenue and North Street. It’s “unique” says its owner, Richard Hayes, because there are few empty … Continue reading
Meet Your Neighbor: Eric Nkusi, Founder of Antore Club, Enlists In Army
By Carol McCracken (Post # 299) Eric Nkusi says he’s ready to join the United States Army next week; he’s prepared mentally and physically. But it comes at a high price for him personally. For the last few years, the … Continue reading
Sudanese Community Rallies at City Hall For Answers To Two Unresolved Murders: “We believe that the police have not done enough to investigate the murders of two of the crimes,” Lado Lodoka.
By Carol McCracken (Post # 298) On the steps of city hall yesterday afternoon leaders of the Sudanese community in Portland called upon public officials for answers to two unsolved murders of members of their community. “This has been a … Continue reading