By Carol McCracken The annual St. Peter’s Italian Street Festival  event kicked off again with a four mile race hosted by the Maine Track Club.  The race began at 7:00 p.m. after a warm day, and started to cool off as … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken Supporters of the re-election of Councilor Kevin Donoghue attended a cookout on Sunday afternoon, August 4th at the corner of the Eastern Promenade and Congress Street. Donoghue is running for re-election  on the city council for District I which includes … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken Captain Lee Philips sat on his tall stool in the pilot room of the 150 ft. sailboat Peacemaker as MHN boarded her earlier this month.  Informally attired in shorts and T-shorts as he was, it took MHN some … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  PLEASE DISREGARD THIS ENTRY AND SEE THE PREVIOUS  ENTRY! It’s a wonderful story.  A story that needs to be dusted off and told from time to time.  It’s about being a boxing champion, stumbling and then getting … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken It’s a wonderful story.  A story that needs to be dusted off and told from time to time.  It’s about being a boxing champion, stumbling and then getting up and moving on.  It’s also about a man … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken By a unanimous vote, the city council voted to approve an amendment regarding wind anemometers in the City of Portland and the Islands.  The vote was last night. Speaking on behalf of Promenade Towers was its attorney … Continue reading →

Luxury Condominium For Sale Within this Stately Home at 6 Eastern Promenade By Carol McCracken The stately home located at 6 Eastern Promenade was built in 1900 according to city records.   And for the years from 1903 to 1915, there is interesting information … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken The Friends of the Eastern Promenade is asking for assistance from the public in clearing away overgrowth and invasives to prepare the trail for installation of native plantings that will help prevent erosion and guide pedestrian flow. … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken The 4th annual scholarship fundraiser ended earlier today under a bright and hot sun.  The fundraiser sponsored by the AME Zion Church on the Hill held a yard sale at the corner of Congress Street and Sheridan … Continue reading →