By Carol McCracken  (Post # 360) Led by their intrepid leader Brownie Carson, over twenty-five plungers took to the frigid waters of Casco Bay earlier today to draw attention to the problem of global warming and the work that the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post  359) Plans for the much anticipated community arts center at 10 Mayo Street in the greater Munjoy Hill area were de tailed in a letter from the non-profit’s executive director, Ms. Blainor McGough to the city. … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 358) More than 20 hardy souls have signed up to take a bone-chilling plunge at  the East End Beach on Thursday, December 31 at noon.  The event is hosted by the Natural Resources Council of Maine.  … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 357) The City has  announced that wealthy businesswoman Roxanne Quimby, owner of historic property located at 10-12 Mayo Street, will be petitioning the Zoning Board of Appeals for a conditional use permit for a non-profit community center … Continue reading →

Joanne Willis and Dorothy Yorke By Carol McCracken  (Post # 356) Holiday fun and good cheer were in abundance when thirty-three seniors got together Monday for a holiday party at the Cummings Center on the Hill.  The anuual event was … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 355) Numerous restaurants and shops throughout downtown Portland dressed up their windows for the holiday season with great window displays.  Portland’s Downtown District has annually hosted a contest for the best window and has just … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 354) The brave and the bold are invited to plunge into the Atlantic Ocean to support reducing global warming pollution.  The plunge happens on  Thursday, December 31st at noon at the East End Beach on the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 353) The holidays are getting busier and busier and with that comes some stress as well.  Right about now, time spent in a sauna followed by a soothing massage would do wonders for MHN.  And … Continue reading →

B y Carol McCracken  (Post # 352) Downtown Portland invites the public to shop at its 8th annual Merry Madness on Thursday, December 17th from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.  Over 70 local stores will extend their business hours to … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 351) For the 37th consecutive year, Marie Trott and her family will be hosting their Christmas Party for children between the ages of six months to eight years old.  This traditon is held in the … Continue reading →