By Carol McCracken (Post # 851) This morning about 50 or so filled the natural wood pews at the 11 am church service at the First Free Methodist Church on the Hill to hear the uplifting words of their minister, … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: August 2011
Hampshire Street Corridor To Get Major Facelift; Gift of Donald Sussman, Husband of Rep. Chellie Pingree
By Carol McCracken (Post # 850) Philanthropist Donald Sussman owns many of the properties on Hampshire Street at the bottom of the Hill and he wants to upgrade some of the properties in a way that will have a positive … Continue reading
Waterfront Hampton Inn Portland Opening on Friday; Grand Opening in Fall
Front Desk in Lobby of New Hampton Inn By Carol McCracken (Post # 849) From the carport at 209 Fore Street, to the compact but upscale lobby, in-door pool and rooms upstairs, its clear that the new Hampton Inn is … Continue reading
City Council Vote Restores Walnut Street to Two Way Traffic With 3 Stop Signs at Intersection; Sensible Portland Issue Delayed to Next Meeting
By Carol McCracken (Post # 848) The City Council voted unanimously last night to return Walnut Street to two-way traffic its entire length thus eliminating the one-way portion of the street. In his introductory remarks Councilor Kevin Donoghue said this … Continue reading
Tour Eastern Cemetery; Friday, August 5th
By Carol McCracken (Post # 847) The public is invited to join Spirits Alive in a tour of Eastern Cemetery on Friday, August 5th from 5:30 – 6:30 pm. Please meet at the entrance of Eastern Cemetery on Congress Street … Continue reading