By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,531) The Cumberland County Superior Court Justice Joyce A. Wheeler has issued an order that sets a  briefing schedule and oral argument date in the matter of Friends of Congress Square Park vs. the City … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,530) “I really love what I do.  I feel so fortunate that I’m constantly inspired to make new designs and that I love what I do,” said Jen Burrall, one of the more talented jewelry … Continue reading →

A Blurred Rotarian Cyrus Hagge,  Hands the Key to the Clock to Mayor Michael Brennan This Morning, During a Ceremony in Monument Square. By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,529) “I’ve given out keys to the City of Portland, but I’ve … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,528 ) Nicole Clegg, Portland’s Director of Communications, announced  yesterday that she will be leaving her post effective Friday, October 11th.  After almost ten years in that position, she has decided to return to a former … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,527) A former  church at 35 Lafayette Street was sold about a month ago to developer Peter Bass for condominium development.  The International Christian Fellowship will be developed into six loft units, Munjoy Hill resident Peter Bass said this … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,526) “We will be serving food made by people and not by factories,” said Bill Zolper, as he discussed the opening of his B.Good eatery in the Old Port yesterday afternoon.  The eatery has a soft … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,525) Plans for a 29 unit condominium complex at the corner of Walnut and Sheridan Streets on Munjoy Hill were filed with the city’s planning department last month.  Munjoy Heights will consist of 6 buildings … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,535) Today, October 1st,  marks the first day that the uninsured can sign up for health insurance under the Affordable Heath Care Act and a coalition of groups hosted a press conference this morning on the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken   (Post # 1 ,534) Congresswoman Chellie Pingree issued the following statement after Congress failed to pass a bill last night to keep the government operating. “It is outrageous that the Republican obsession with weakening the Affordable Care Act … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,533) Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D) Maine, has set up a web page to help explain the potential impacts on Maine of a potential government shutdown which is looking more and more likely as the clock ticks closer … Continue reading →