By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,514) “There are many things that make Portland unique.  One of them is the islands off the coast.  Soon we will be able to serve the islands in a way we haven’t been able to … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,513) September 5th, 2013 marks the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of the Boxer and the Enterprise – a battle that took place off the coast of Monhegan during the War of 1812.  Special events … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,512) The Portland City Council has announced that it will hold a workshop meeting to review a proposal to sell a portion of Congress Square Plaza (f/k/a/ The Eastland Hotel) on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. The meeting … Continue reading →

Emma Hutton Stands Behind Her Friend Aela Paterno Today By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,511) “I love this so much,” said Aela Paterno, 2, this afternoon on the Eastern Promenade.  “I see a castle connected to a space ship, a … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,510) The good news is that the long-anticipated Salvage Barbeque is opening this Sunday, September 1st at 5:00 pm according to staff working at the 919 Congress Street location this afternoon.  This is the third … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,509) Markos Miller, Munjoy Hill resident, confirmed this afternoon that he and his wife Heather Nichols, have purchsed the just closed DiPetro’s Sandwich Shop, 171 Cumberland Avenue, East Bayside, on the East End of Portland.  The popular sub … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,508) Phineas Sprague, Jr. has signed a purchase and sales agreement to buy Gowen Marine according to Sprague earlier today.  The closing is set for September 30,  2013. This agreement will permit Sprague, the former owner of Portland … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,507) David Michael Ferrar, 23 years old, is sought by the Portland Police Department as a person of interest in a recent string of burgalries on Munjoy Hill.  The burglaries occured in mostly motor vehicles and some homes.  … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,506) The public is invited to participate in three timely forums that will teach interested parties about public open spaces.  The three, free events are scheduled for September on two separate dates. Two of the tours focus on the history of … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,505) The Portland Public Art Committee is currently looking for home(s) for three whimsical bears who seek indoor, municipal and permanent placement(s).  So far, these three wooden sculptures  have not been easy to place.  They are tall as well.  The … Continue reading →