By Carol McCracken For the past two years, Maine College of Art, (“MECA”), has partnered with the Society of East End Artists, (SEA), to present a large Holiday Sale at the East End Community School on the Hill. However, MECA … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: August 2009
Franklin Street Study Committee Holds Public Evaluation Forum – 9/2 – Merrill Auditorium Rehearsal Hall.
By Carol McCracken The Franklin Street Study Committee invites the public to participate in a Public Evaluation Forum at the Merrill Auditorium Rehearsal Hall Wednesday, September 2nd between 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. It will be an opportunity for the public … Continue reading
Breaking News! Free Ice-Cream (as long as it lasts) at East End Community School…8/25
By Carol McCracken Childen and their families are invited to attend a free ice-cream party in front of the East End Community School, Saturday, August 29th between 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. – as long as the ice cream supply lasts! … Continue reading
Meet Your (To Be) Neighbors: Chris J. Roberts, Et Al
By Carol McCracken By the end of next spring, Chris Roberts, his wife, and another couple expect to be moved into their new homes on the Hill. In the meantime, the two couples have been working to get through the … Continue reading
Ft. Allen Park Trail Celebration: Fundraiser For Landscaping of Trail at Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum – 9/17
By Carol McCracken The public is invited to attend a celebration to commemorate the completion of the new Ft. Allen Park Trail next month. On July 1st this summer, a ‘fence cutting’ ceremony was held to open a new path between the Park and the … Continue reading
Research Vessel Gambo Readies to Leave Greenland for Portland…………Update # 3
By Carol McCracken The most recent message received from the owner of the researach vessel Gambo, was: “Are You Ready For Us?” The owner’s name is Dr. Alun Hubbard, a glaciologist. Gambo is leaving Greenland on Friday, August 28th. This … Continue reading
Taxi Advisory Committee Proposal Goes on to City Council for September Agenda; Conflict Over Who Originated Proposal – Donoghue or Bragdon?
By Carol McCracken The two members present of the Transportation Committee voted unanimously to pass the Taxi Advisory Committee proposal and forward it on to the full city council for consideration next month. (Councilor Cheryl Leeman was absent.) Councilor Kevin Donoghue … Continue reading
Paul Farrell Withdraws From City Council Race
By Carol McCracken Paul Farrell withdrew as a candidate for District 1 city council in the November 3rd election as of yesterday. Farrell returned documents to the city clerk’s office which were incomplete, which indicates that he’s no longer a … Continue reading
Ft. Allen Park Provides Great Viewing For Tugboat Muster; Part of 28th Annual MS Regatta Harborfest Weekend
By Carol McCracken Ft. Allen Park provided great viewing of the Tugboat Muster that concluded the 28th annual MS Harborfest Weekend late this afternoon. A recent addition to the weekend fundraiser for Multiple Sclerosis , this year there were nine tugs entered … Continue reading
Meet Your Neighbor: Jamie Keefe, Former N.Y. Jet Football Player Stationed at Firehouse on the Hill
By Carol McCracken It’s beach weather alright, but that doesn’t stop some from thinking about professional football. No doubt that’s because football is back in the news – Tom Brady’s back and so is Michael Vick, apparently. But for Jamie … Continue reading