By Carol McCracken She was sitting at one of the picnic tables teaching children how to tie nautical knots. There was a strong southerly wind at her back making it almost impossible to keep her hair from blowing across her … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: May 2009
First Friday Art Walk Special Event: ‘Gratitude’ Party Hosted By Laura Fuller & Friends – Friday, June 5th 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Fuller Glass Studio
By Carol McCracken The public is invited to a Gratitude Party hosted by Laura Fuller & Friends who want to thank everyone in person for supporting their recent three-week journey to an orphanage near Harare, Zimbabwe. The journey to deliver clothes … Continue reading
Ground Fishermen Testify Against Draft Amendment 16; Small Turnout Attributed To ‘Dying Industry’
By Carol McCracken The ground fishermen testifying inside the Massachusetts Room were about as dismal as the inclement weather outside the Holiday Inn on Spring Street late yesterday afternoon. A dozen or so fishermen offered their opinions to a panel … Continue reading
Waterville Street Residents Angry Over Proposed Condominium -Negotiations Underway Between Developer And Neighbor To Clear Up Dispute Over ‘Clear Title’ Issue
By Carol McCracken Residents of Waterville Street on the Hill are angry that a developer is trying to get city approval to build a three unit condominium on an empty one-tenth of an acre lot for which he paid $300,000. … Continue reading
Planning Board Holds Public Workshop On 202 Washington Avenue Development
By Carol McCracken Ron Gan, representing 202 Washington Avenue, requested a meeting with the planners to solicit their comments prior to his investing in the design and engineering for the project. He described the building as a 4 -unit development … Continue reading
Memorial Day 2009 – At The Loring Memorial On The Hill
Business Beat: Michele Castner, d/b/a Shelly’s – She’s Back — At East End Beach!
By Carol McCracken The ‘good news’ is that Shelly is back at the East End Beach. She’s selling her great hot dogs, cold sodas and chips. The ‘bad news’ is she doesn’t open full time until Saturday, June 20th. That’s … Continue reading
Meet Your Neighbor: Mark Honan, Popular Actor And Dad To Charlotte
By Carol McCracken Fresh from his debut performance at the Good Theater on the Hill, actor Mark Honan met with MHN at the North Star Cafe earlier this month. At the Good Theater, he played Carlton Fitzgerald, a play director … Continue reading
St. Lawrence Arts Center Beneficiary Of United Way Day of Caring; Twenty Volunteers Show-Up On A Gorgeous Day
By Carol McCracken The St. Lawrence Arts Center on the Hill was the beneficiary of the work of 20 men and women who volunteered to participate in the United Way Day of Caring yesterday. They performed a number of jobs including … Continue reading
Reminder! Open House At Abyssinian Meeting House Over Memorial Day Weekend
By Carol McCracken The public is invited to attend an Open House at the Abyssinian Meeting House over the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. It’s open on Friday, May 22; Saturday, May 23; and Monday, May 25 – Memorial Day. Admission … Continue reading