By Carol McCracken (Post # 464) The 45 ft. cutter Gambo returned to Portland Yacht Services very early this morning – around midnight said one of its three crew members, Colin Souness. A Scotsman, Souness was involved only in the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 463) Whole Foods Market, Inc. made two important announcements today according to Sustainable Food News. Co-founder of the Austin based and world’s largest retailer of organic and natural foods, John Mackey, said that the company … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 462) Life long Hill resident, Michael C. Connolly, will be celebrating the publication of his new book when he talks about it, Seated by the Sea: The Maritime HIstory of Portland, Maine and Its Irish … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 461) In a special meeting last night, the City Council unanimously approved a purchase and sale agreement between the City and Avesta Housing Development Company for .73 of an acre of the former Adams School … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 460) Several years ago Robert Moody had the pleasure of watching the Fourth of July Fireworks from a boat in Casco Bay off the Eastern Promenade. All that was missing was some wonderful music, Moody … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 459) The cause of the 3 alarm fire yesterday afternoon at the former Jordan Meat Co. site was “most likely accidental in nature and potentially the result of demolition activities” said Portland Fire Chief Fred … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 458) Twenty mile an hour winds pushed huge black clouds of smoke toward the Hill early this afternoon, causing area residents and business men to follow the smoke to the scene of the blaze near … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 457) Spirits Alive invites the neighborhood to participate in the first garden and clean-up of the spring at Portland’s Eastern Cemetery on Saturday, May 8th. Please meet at the Cemetery at the corner of Congress … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 456) You are in invited to join Friends of the Eastern Promenade at a Pink Tulip Garden Party hosted by Robin and Rob Whitten, 23 St. Lawrence Street Saturday May 8th from 2 pm to … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post 455) The city’s planning office has announced that a public, evening workshop will occur on Tuesday, May 11 at 7:30 pm at the city hall in room 209. The matter before the planning board is the … Continue reading →