By Carol McCracken  (Post # 792) The large, red Henry VIII’s restaurant sign still hangs on the outside of the  building at 15 Monument Square –  overshadowing the smaller sign in the lower left corner of the same  window;  COBBLESTONES.    That’s … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 791) Mayor Nick Mavadones has just announced that tomorrow, Tuesday, May 31, he will officially launch his candidacy to become Portland’s first elected mayor since 1923.  The announcement will come at 10:30 am at Rosemont … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 790) The first observance of Memorial Day tomorrow will be the traditional parade sponsored by the City of Portland and the Harold T. Andrews Post 17, American Legion.  The parade starts at Longfellow Square on … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post 789) Family and friends of  the late Gene Hewitt, 62,  gathered this afternoon  to celebrate his life and share good memories.   At his request the gathering was at the 3 G’s Tire & Auto Center, 52 Fox Street,  where … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 788) Mark Rees is not yet a household name, but it appears it will be a household name this fall.  September 1st is when Rees is expected to assume his new post as city manager or  possibly sooner … Continue reading →

Jean & Jeff Johnson By Carol McCracken  (Post # 787) The opening of  the new Sebago Brewpub,  211 Fore Street, gives new energy and vitality to a  corner  of Munjoy Hill that for far too long had been ignored and left to deterioriate – creating a … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 786) Late this afternoon the Community Development Committee voted unanimously to recommend that the city council approve a proposed purchase and sale agreement with The Federated Companies  at its first meeting in June. The proposed agreement is for … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 785) Citing a lack of financing, last night the stalled condo development, Bay House, asked the planning board to extend its conditional zone agreement until September 22nd of next year. The board voted unanimously to recommend to the city council that … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 784) The Maine Red Claws have announced open auditions for the Lady Red Claws (dance team) and the Claw Crew (a cheering squad) will be held on Saturday, June 11th at the Portland Expo Buiding.  It’s … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 783) This year the Portland Public Library’s book sale will be held on Thursday, June 16th through Sunday, June 19th at the Caatherine McAuley High School Gymnasium, 631 Stevens Avenue, Portland. The event is hosted by … Continue reading →