By Carol McCracken (Post # 444) The public is invited to attend an informational meeting on Thursday, April 22nd from 7 pm – 8 pm at the East End School Cafeteria on North Street on the Hill. Learn what the … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: April 2010
“ROC” To Protest At Front Room at Noontime; 4/19
By Carol McCracken (Post # 443) The Restaurant Opportunities Center of Maine has called for its 10th protest at the Front Room on the Hill. Its scheduled for Monday, April 19 betwee 11:30 am – 12:30 pm. Monday is also … Continue reading
Re-opening of the Baxter Building; A Transforming Day To Be Remembered Says Podgajny
Taffy Field, Morris Fisher and Mayor Nick Mavodones After Cutting the Ribbon at the Baxter Building of the Portland Public Library [/caption] By Carol McCracken (Post # 442) “Days such as these can fade into memory quickly or they can … Continue reading
Sign of Spring Arrives in Portland; Snell Family Farm Returns to Outdoor Public Market
By Carol McCracken (Post # 441) For many years now, people from the Portland area have been purchasing flowers and fresh vegetables from the vendors who sell their products every year at the outdoor Portland Public Market in Monument Square. … Continue reading
Former Jordan’s Meat Site Gets Approval From City; Jordan’s Meat Sign to Be Spared Demolition..
By Carol McCracken (Post # 440) Late last night the city’s planning board approved the transformation of the 1.75 acres of the former Jordan’s Meat property into a new Hampton Inn. The whole project has been on a fast track … Continue reading
REMINDER! Portland Public Library Reopens Tomorrow at Noon
By Carol McCracken (Post # 439) The public is cordially invited to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony tomorrow, Thursday, April 15 at noon. The ceremony marks the reopening of the Portland Public Library on Congress Street following extensive rennovation work. … Continue reading
Research Vessel Gambo Expected at “PYS” Next Month (Again!)
By Carol McCracken (Post # 438) Last June 28, MHN.com had the pleasure of introducing readers to a research vessel, Gambo, that had arrived at Portland Yacht Services a few days earlier. The 45 ft. steel hulled cutter laid over … Continue reading
Fireworks Gets $$$ To Go Forward; 7/4
By Carol McCracken (Post 437) Later this morning Mayor Nick Mavodones will accept a check in the amount of $45,000 from four businesses to fund the annual 4th of July fireworks. The four companies who responded to the city’s appeal … Continue reading
Celebration of Spring with a West African Flavor
By Carol McCracken (Post # 436) Celebrations of Spring come in many forms and one of the most public celebrations took place just after noon today; the annual Ebune Parade began in front of the Maine College of Art and … Continue reading
First City-Wide Parks Forum; 4/29
By Carol McCracken (Post # 435) The public is invited to attend the first ever city-wide parks forum on Thursday, April 29th from 6 pm – 8 pm at Ocean Gateway Terminal on the waterfront. The “Green Space Gathering” will … Continue reading