By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,532) “When I was elected Senate Majority Leader, I called Bob Dole and went to his office. I told him there had to be trust between us.  I’d never surprise him, never embarrass him and … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,531) A  male, in his twenties or thirties, is being sought for the robbery this morning of Key Bank, 400 Forest Avenue.  At approximately 10:30 am the white male entered the Bank and gave the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,530) This afternoon Barbara Whitten, President of the Convention + Visitors Bureau, announced plans for the sixth annual Harvest on the Harbor which takes place from October 23rd until October 26, on the Portland Waterfront … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,529) The venerable old port restaurant, Street & Co., will be reopening tomorrow, Thursday, September 26th evening said Cathy Gore, its general manager this afternoon. The city’s inspection department inspected the property, located on Wharf Street, yesterday … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,528) This afternoon the Friends of Congress Square Park filed a lawsuit against the City of Portland to pursue its right to file a Citizens’ Initiative.  The Complaint and Emergency Motion for a Preliminary Injunction have … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,527) Jamie Vandegraff,  22, was arrested on September 24th  at 6:45 pm for the robbery of the TD Bank branch, 449 Forest Avenue, Portland. The robbery took place on Saturday, September 21st in the morning. … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,526 ) Michele Sturgeon, a former city restaurant inspector, acknowledged today that she resigned from her City of Portland position last month. The resignation was effective as of Aug. 23, a date which the city confirmed in an email from … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,525) Leaders of the Somali community met with Congresswoman Chellie Pingree early this afternoon at their Portland Street office for about an hour.  Following the meeting, they held a joint news conference. Pingree said that … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,534) The East End Wastewater Treatment Facility on Munjoy Hill has announced it has generated over $200,000 in savings annually.  This comes from new equipment and process changes installed in the recent past. The Portland Water District’s … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,533) Whitley Newman and David Marshall were married this afternoon in a ceremony at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church.  The Rev. Christina Sillar performed the 45 minute ceremony on the East End of Portland. City councilor … Continue reading →