By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,888) Last night the developers of the former Adams School on the Hill got an earful from about fifty neighbors who attended an informational meeting to clear the air about concerns surrounding the preliminary work … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: July 2012
Avesta Housing Holds (Tentative) Informational Meeting to Address Neighbors Concerns of Redevelopment of Former Adams School; Monday, July 30th
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,187) A (tentative) informational meeting has been scheduled for Monday, July 30th at the East End Community School, North Street, on the Hill. It starts at 6 pm. The meeting will be hosted by Avesta … Continue reading
Mumford & Sons Concert August 4th Causes Traffic Changes; Starting Thursday, August 2nd
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,186) The Mumford & Sons concert on the Eastern Promenade is approaching and the City has just issued its traffic changes for the concert on August 4th. (The changes actually begin on Thursday, August 2nd.) … Continue reading
Plaintiffs File Lawsuit Against City & 32 Thomas Street, LLC For City’s Decision to Approve Zoning Change at Williston West Church
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,185) Last Tuesday, twelve plaintiffs (some of them husband and wife), filed a ten page lawsuit in Superior Court against the City of Portland and 32 Thomas LLC for the city’s decision to permit a … Continue reading
Old Port Half Marathon & 5K Race Delights All; Race to be Expanded Next July 14th.
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,184) A scenic course along the breezy Portland waterfront, the Internet and enthusiastic feed-back from last year’s participants is what attracted 1,600 people to register for this year’s Shipyard Brewing Co. Old Port Marathon & … Continue reading
2nd Old Port Half Marathon & 5K Races Double in Size From Last Year; Shipyard Brewing Co. Added as Sponsor
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,183) Erik Bouchard was busy this afternoon on the Maine State Pier preparing for his 2nd annual Old Port Half Marathon & 5K races which start early in the morning. Both races start at Cutter … Continue reading
Waterfront Businessmen Respond to Lobster Glut; A Perfect Storm Situation
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,182) “I’m feeling really good and I’ll shed my shell now,” said a lobster along the Maine coast six weeks earlier than normal. “The water temp is warm, there’s been ample food and ample sunlight … Continue reading
Construction of Former Adams School Condominiums Underway This AM; Construction from 7 am – 6 pm – “Earth Day” Maple to Come Down..
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,181) The demolition of the former Mirada Adams School, Moody Street, on the Hill got underway early this morning – leading the way to the construction of moderately priced condominiums by Avesta Housing, a non-profit … Continue reading
Corporation Counsel Gary Wood to Retire in Fall From City
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,180) Portland’s Corporation Counsel Gary Wood has announced that he will retire from city service on September 14, 2012. After twenty-one years of public service to the City, he has decided to retire and enjoy … Continue reading
New Communications Tower Installed Today on Hill Firehouse Roof; Replaces Unsafe Tower
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,179) Early this morning a large truck arrived on the Hill carrying a new communications tower to be anchored to the roof of the firehouse on the Hill. That was accomplished by the end of … Continue reading