Contributed Anonymously that Munjoy Hill was named for a wealthy and educated man named George Munjoy? He moved his family to the Hill from Massachusetts in 1659. Since there were still unfriendly Indians in the area, he built a fortified … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken The robbery charge against Hill resident and prominent landscape photographer, Don Verger, was dismissed by the Portland Superior Court earlier this month. The Eastern Promenade resident was arrested on December 31 for robbery of the Studio One … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken Residents of Peaks Island may be getting closer in their effort to have wind measuring instruments installed on the Island. The effort is being led by the Peaks Environmental Action Team (“PEAT”). However, a large part of … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken Here we go again! Mamma Mia! For the last several weeks neighbors on Washington Avenue have noticed increased activity around the former “3Gs building” on Washington Avenue. The building which has been vacant for some years now … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken Here we go again! PLEASE DISREGARD THIS POST! For the last several weeks neighbors on Washington Avenue have noticed increased activity around the former 3Gs building on Washington Avenue. The building which has been vacant for some … Continue reading →

Portland has announced that starting tonight, Monday, February 23 at 10:00 p.m., there will be a yello zone parking ban. The ban ends tomorrow at 6:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 24th. For more information, please call 879-0300 or visit www.portlandmaine.gov.

The City has announced there will be a parking ban beginning tonight Sunday, February 22nd at 10:00 p.m. The ban will end tomorrow morning at 6:00 a.m., Monday, February 23rd. The ban has been announced in anticipation of the snow … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken Richard Lee Campbell, 54, was the last inmate to enter the courtroom and the first inmate to leave the Superior Court courtroom this afternoon. It took just a few minutes to dispose of the immediate matters at … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken Richard Lee Campbell, 54, was arrested Tuesday evening on Munjoy Hill and charged with robbery of the café Other! earlier the same day. Campbell entered the café around 12:45 p.m. and instructed the cashier to “empty the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken Portland has already announced there will be a city-wide parking ban beginning tonight at 10:00 p.m. in anticipation of the severe snow storm that is expected to hit the state tonight. The ban ends tomorrow, Thursday, February … Continue reading →