By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,148) “We are excited about building on the good reputation of the former owner and doing something on the Hill to make people happy,” said Stephanie Smith, the new co-owner (with her husband, Craig) of … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: May 2012
Planning Board Votes on Two Motions on Williston West Rezoning For City Council Consideration Next Month; “It’s Not Like This is a Smoke Stack Going in There,” Venne
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,147) Last night the Planning Board voted on two motions that will be forwarded to the city council for its consideration next month on the controversial application of Dr. Frank Monsour to rezone the historic … Continue reading
Memorial Day 2012 in Photographs
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,146) Editor’s Note: John Hammonds, 90, Was Honored as The Last Survivor of the Pearl Harbor Attack Living in Maine. “The Real Heroes are Those 6 ft. Below at Pearl Harbor,” he said. See top … Continue reading
Portland High School Seniors Gather at the Eastern Promenade for Photos Before the Senior Prom; The Long “Colorful” Line!
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,145) Weather permitting, it is a tradition for Portland High School seniors to gather on the Eastern Promenade with family and friends for a magnificant photo opportunity; sparkling Casco Bay in the background. It seemed … Continue reading
New “Heartfelt School” Opens on Hill in Fall; Open House on Saturday, May 26th on the Hill
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,144) You are invited to attend an Open House for the new “Heartfelt School” on Saturday, May 26, 2012 from 9:30 – 11:00 am at 227 Congress Street (second floor). The purpose of this event … Continue reading
“Bay House” Rental Project Goes to Planning Board Public Hearing June 12th; Former Site of Village Cafe
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,143) A principal of the Bay House project, Demetri Dasco, received a solid thumbs up from planning board members when he appeared before it yesterday afternoon for the purpose of bringing the matter to a … Continue reading
Williston-West Rezoning Decision Postponed by Planning Board Until May 29th; Lateness of the Hour Given as the Reason for the Postponement.
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,142) Last night, after almost three hours of public testimony, the Portland planning board decided to postpone its vote on whether or not to recommend to the City Council to rezone the historic Williston-West Church … Continue reading
Body of Missing Harvard Student Found Off Custom House Wharf This Morning;
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,141) The body of missing Harvard Business School student, Nate Bihlmaier, 31, was found at 11:45 am at the bottom of the harbor just off Custom House Wharf said Chief Michael Sauschuck, at a press … Continue reading
Police Department Asks for Help in Locating Missing Harvard Student Last Seen Sunday AM on Waterfront
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,140) “We are asking for the public’s support and assistance in locating Nate Bihlmaier,” said Police Chief Michael Sauschuck this afternoon at an impromptu press conference at Buoy Park on the waterfront. Bihlmaier, a student … Continue reading
Portland Bomb Scare Ends With No Bomb This Afternoon in Mailbox Located Between the Courthouse and Fire Department
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,139) Just before 4:00 pm this afternoon, a suited-up member of the Portland Hazardeous Devices Unit walked up Market Street toward Congress Street. As he took off his helmet, a big smile broke out across … Continue reading