By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,653) Today was just another historic day in the 85-year-old life of the Grande Dame of Portland hotels. A red ribbon cutting ceremony marked the reopening of this landmark in the downtown arts district following a … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: December 2013
Planning Board Delays Vote on Midtown’s Phase 1 ’til January
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,653) Late this evening, the Portland Planning Board decided to postpone a vote on the proposed plan for a large-scale housing project in Bayside until a later date; likely January 14, 2013. During a break taken … Continue reading
Colucci’s Market to be Renamed: The Hilltop Superette When It Reopens
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,652) Few will forget the early morning two-alarm fire that struck Colucci’s Market on the Hill in early March of this year. The arsonist who set the fire on the second floor of the building … Continue reading
Nelson Mandela to be Remembered in Candlelight Service Tomorrow
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,651) The public is invited to join Mayor Michael Brennan and City leaders at a candlelight remembrance in honor of Nelson Mandela. The remembrance will be held on Tuesday, December 10th from 5:00 – 5:30 … Continue reading
Dan Haley Guest Speaker at Annual Pearl Harbor Day Service on Prom
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,650) The 46th annual remembrance service of the attack on Pearl Harbor was held yesterday afternoon at Charles J. Loring Jr. Memorial Park on Portland’s Eastern Promenade. The attack on Pearl Harbor happened 72 … Continue reading
Revamped SEA Holiday Art Show Draws Large Crowds; Ends Sunday at 4:00 pm
By Carol McCracken Post # 1,649 The revamped SEA Holiday art show on the Hill has something for most on your holiday gift list and don’t forget to put yourself on that list either! The holiday art show which began on Friday evening at the … Continue reading
Reminder! “Circus in the Streets” at Congress & Park Streets Tonight
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,648) For the first time ever Congress Street (between Brown and State Streets) will be closed to vehicular traffic from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m this evening. This opens up Congress Street for pedestrians to walk … Continue reading
City Recognizes Local Businesses; Charlie Poole Singled Out
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,647) Last night at its 18th annual business awards at Ocean Gateway at the bottom of Munjoy Hill, three businesses were honored for their contributions that have increased the vitality of Portland for all who … Continue reading
Swearing in Ceremony at City Hall Followed by Tidying up Loose Ends
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,646) Three city councilors-elect were sworn in at noon today in an uneventful ceremony at city hall. The three were councilors Ed Suslovic, Jill Duson and Jon Hinck. Suslovic and Duson are incumbents while this is the first term for … Continue reading
Attempted Armed Robbery & Threatening Display of a Firearm
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,625) Yesterday, Friday, November 29th, at about 6:41 pm a white male entered the RSVP store located at 887 Forest Avenue with a rifle. The suspect is described as a male 6 ft. tall, medium … Continue reading