By Carol McCracken (Post # 611) Late this afternoon Mayor Nick Mavadones and three city staff members met with Michael Richards, chair of the Peaks Island Council, and one other member of the Peaks Island Council – at city hall. … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2010
City Announces Eight Flu Clinics; Starting Today
By Carol McCracken (Post # 610) The city has announced its schedule for flu prevention clinics for residents of the Greater Portland area. The seasonal flu vaccine will be available for $10. or at no cost for individuals with a … Continue reading
Otto’s Moving to Hill – to Occupy Former North Star Cafe Site; Mid-November or Later…
By Carol McCracken (Post # 609) Otto, the popular downtown pizza shop, plans to move to the Hill sometime next month say the owners Anthony Allen and Mike Keon. Until last month, 225 Congress Street had been the home of … Continue reading
Harvest on the Harbor Begins This Week; 10/21
By Carol McCracken (Post # 609) White vinyl tents were erected today for the third annual Harvest on the Harbor that starts Thursday, October 21 and runs through October 23rd at Ocean Gateway on the Portland waterfront. The event is … Continue reading
Portland Food Co-op Expands; Moves to the Former Site of “Tally’s” on the Hill
By Carol McCracken (Post # 608) Shortly after moving into the Meg Perry Center three years ago, the Portland Food Co-op realized it had already outgrown this location. It needed more space in which to distribute the produce its members … Continue reading
Pink Ribbons Reminder That Breast Cancer Walk Approaching; 10/17
By Carol McCracken (Post # 607) The pink ribbons attached to lamp posts on Congress Street are a reminder that another “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” walk is happening this weekend. Rain or shine, the walk is set for Sunday, … Continue reading
Donations Sought For Fire At Atlantic House Early Sunday Morning; Recovery House for Addicts
By Carol McCracken (Post # 606) Joe Riley, Director of Skip Murphy’s Sober Living for Men, has put out a call for donations in support of the fire that occurred early Sunday morning at 201 Congress Street, Portland. Atlantic House … Continue reading
Three Alarm “Bonfire” Burns Atlantic House on Hill; Three Firefighters Hurt
By Carol McCracken (Post # 605) Around midnight a three alarm “bonfire” broke out in the backyard (see above photo) of a recovery house at 201 Congress Street on the Hill; the Atlantic House is a residence for 16 men … Continue reading
Business Beat: Drew Kinney, Soup Maker Extraordinare – Kamasouptra
By Carol McCracken (Post # 604) Chilly weather is soup weather and MHN.com is always on the lookout for good soup this time of the year because it won’t be found at home. One of the best places around to … Continue reading
It’s Official: Trader Joe’s Opens This Month..!
By Carol McCracken (Post # 603) The new Trader Joe’s, on 87 Marginal Way, Portland is scheduled to open on Friday, October 29th at 8 am. This word was received today from the California corporate headquarters via email. A unique … Continue reading