By Carol McCracken She was stringing a large banner between two trees at the juncture of the Eastern Promenade and Quebec Street when the MHN cruiser saw her and stopped:  “Awake Movement” read the banner.  That’s the juncture where this new community … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken What is normally an outdoor celebration of Flag Day was forced  inside today because of the rain and cool temperatures.  But  that didn’t dampen the spirits of the smaller than usual crowd who gathered to observe the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken The recent rash of vandalism at the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum on the Hill is nothing new to these volunteers.  According to a local newspaper account today, the Museum experienced 100 acts of vandalism … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken The East Bayside Neighborhoold Block Party will be held on Sunday, June 14 at the basketball courts next to Fox Street Field Corner of Fox and Anderson Streets.  It runs from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. There … Continue reading →

The Abyssinian Is Visited By Black New England Conference Attendees    Yesterday afternoon the Abyssinian Meeting House was visited by a group attending the 4th Annual Black New England Conference.  Wells Staley-Mays, board member for the Maine Freedom Trail, conducted … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken A planning board hearing on the proposed construction of a three story, three-unit condominium at 29 Waterville Street on the Hill has been rescheduled for Tuesday, July 14th – the time is uncertain. The hearing had been … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken Saturday, June 6th was a double whamy!  Not only was it National Trails Day, but it was the  ground breaking for the Bayside Trail.  The event was held from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. behind Planet Dog … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken One of the best kept secrets in the area is the series of public lectures hosted by the Gulf of Maine Research Institute located at 350 Commercial Street on the Portland waterfront.  And the admission is free! … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken The City has already begun preparations for its annual 4th of July fireworks and celebration on the Eastern Promenade.   The E. Promenade has historically been the best place to view the fireworks.  It’s recommended that the public … Continue reading →

      By Carol McCracken that District 1 City  Councilor Kevin J. Donoghue will be married to his fiance Krista  in an evening ceremony on  July 4, 2009 at the St. Lawrence Arts Center on the Hill?