By Carol McCracken The news that only one developer submitted a proposal to redevelop the former Adams School only served as a grim reminder to ‘A Company of Girls’ officials that by the end of September ’08, the award winning non-profit … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken For oil painter David Campbell, his favorite place for creating landscapes of the city is at the juncture of North Street and the Eastern Promenade. In that area he sets up his easel, places his huge canvass … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken It was a sunny afternoon in mid-June and many of the new gardners at the North Street Community Garden were hard at work trying to play catch up for a late start in planting their gardens – … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken Although she finished back in the pack of swimmers in the 27th annual Peaks Island to Portland swim, Jennifer Rooks was a winner nevertheless. Rooks, 42, the mother of two and a longtime local television anchor, swam for the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken Just last week Hill resident Ron Weton bought a gas powered scooter. He did it for the same reason that everyone else does he said – “to save money on gas and also to have a pleasant … Continue reading →

   By Carol McCracken A Freedom Trail granite marker was dedicated on Saturday, July 12, 2008 on the Hill. About 40 people watched as Rachel Talbot Ross, Director of the Equal Opportunity & Multicultural Affairs office introduced several dignitaries present, … Continue reading →

 By Carol McCracken The civic minded Cyrus Y. Hagge is moving his family to Turner Street on the Hill where he’s building a 2 family, triple decker home. He and his wife, Patty, will occupy the top two floors with … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken During it’s short life-span this non-profit has grown rapidly and it’s future continues to look promising. Its about food and its escalating price which is making it more and more difficult for many Hill residents to find … Continue reading →