By Carol McCracken  (Post 554) Just after 4 pm this afternoon Colette Bouchard  cut the big red ribbon that officially opened the long-awaited opening of the Bayside Trail to the public.  About 100 people including city and state officials attended … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 553) Yesterday afternoon Under Secretary Kevin W. Concannon cut a ribbon at the Boyd Street Urban Farm at Kennedy Park.  His appearance here in Portland which began with a press conference at the city hall … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 552) For the first time, teens have been invited to spend a fun evening  at the Portland Public Library. The first time event happens tonight Thursday, August 19, at the Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 551) An informational meeting has been scheduled between pier owners and lobstermen to try to iron out differences between them  – the meeting is set for Friday afternoon,  August 20 at DiMillo’s Floating Restaurant & Marina,  Commercial … Continue reading →