By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,166) Limping ever so slightly because of an ankle he twisted when he met up with the first obstacle in the 5K, Daniel Richard nonetheless was euphoric about the first Urban Raid on the Eastern … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: June 2012
First Annual “Urban Raid” Debuts Tomorrow on the Eastern Promenade; Mixes 3.8 Miles of Running and Challenging Obstacles – in Heat!
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,165) Three hundred men and women have registered for tomorrow’s inaugural “Urban Raid” on the Eastern Promenade along the waterfront. More participants are expected to sign up tomorrow morning between 7:15 am and 8:30 am … Continue reading
Construction of Former Adams School to Start Next Month
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,164) Construction of the former Adams School on the Hill is set to start around July 9th said Seth Parker, development director for Avesta Housing, a non-profit housing agency. The name of the construction company … Continue reading
4th of July – “Stars and Stripes Spectacular” Reinstates Fireworks from a Barge in Casco Bay
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,163) The traditional Fourth of July celebration – “The Stars & Stripes Spectacular” will be held at the Eastern Promenade Park on Wednesday of next week. The celebration will feature a free Patriotic Pops by … Continue reading
7th Annual Hidden Gardens of Munjoy Hill in Photos on June 24; Organizers Hoping for 750 Attendees
East End Developer Loses Zoning Appeal Against City; “Difficulty Appeal” Continued for Proof of Ownership of “Passageway” – Sumner Court
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,161) Last night the Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously denied developer Ron Gan’s application to challenge the Zoning Administrator’s decision regarding two lots off Sumner Court that Gan has been waiting years to develop. They … Continue reading
New Communications Tower Coming to Roof of Munjoy Hill Fire Station This Summer
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,160) Have you noticed the scaffolding on the side of the Munjoy Hill fire station? And wondered what is happening up there? The 35 ft. scaffolding was built several weeks ago to accommodate the work … Continue reading
City Council Approves Rezoning of Williston-West Church; Three Oppposing Councilors Struggle to Justify Bias
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,159) The City Council voted, 6 to 3, to approve the rezoning of the former Williston West Church on the West End of Portland. That approval permits Dr. Frank Monsour, an Australian surgeon, to transform … Continue reading
Splash for Trash at East End Beach Recovers Lobster Trap Plus Debris
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,158) This morning 12 scuba divers scoured the sea floor off East End Beach looking for trash and debris which they brought to the shore for collection by the city of Portland. One diver estimated … Continue reading
Jennings Leaves the Maine Red Claws to Focus on the Forefront Development; Effective 7/6/12
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,157) Late yesterday afternoon, the Maine Red Claws basketball team announced that Jon Jennings, its general manager and president, had resigned effective July 6, 2012. Team chairman, Bill Ryan, Jr. will assume Jennings duties at … Continue reading