By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,246) Customers on the Portland peninsula (Munjoy Hill, Old Port and the West End) can now use their tap water for all purposes according to a press release issued by the Portland Water District this … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,245) The Boil Water Order remains in effect for the Portland peninsula; Munjoy Hill, Old Port and the West End, according to an updated press release  received from Michelle Clements, of the Portland Water District. Although … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,244) As of this morning at 9:30 am., the Portland Water District has put into place a boil water order for the Portland peninsula east of !-295 until further notice. This  boil water order is in place … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,243) “There will be nothing like it in New England when it opens,” promised Eric Michaud recently at 250 Commercial Street, the site of his new In’finiti Fermentation & Distillation Restaurant.  Some of what  makes this place … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,242) Take a good look at this brand new food truck – Gusto’s – because  more than likely you will be seeing more of them around Portland  as time goes on. Last week,  mhn.com had an opportunity … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,241) Everyone in the area knows just how fantastic the pastries are at Bakery on the Hill.  And their soups and chowders are equally as delicious.  But there is something about Stephanie Smith that you probably don’t … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,240) Earlier this evening President Obama spoke to an overflow crowd at  Newtown High School, Connecticut  about the horrific tragedy last Friday in which twenty children and six adults were killed by a lone gunman. In … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,239) You are invited to attend a vigil today at 5 pm to remember the shooting victims at Newtown, Ct. last week.  The vigil is to be held at Monument Square, in downtown Portland.  It is … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,238) Congresswoman Chellie Pingree has been appointed to the powerful House Appropriations Committee according to a press release issued by her office earlier today.  This is an important position for Congresswoman Pingree and the State of Maine … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,237) Returning once again is the fifth annual East End Holiday Stroll which takes place tomorrow December 15th, between the hours of 11 am – 6 pm.  It’s a fun way to support local businesses,  pick … Continue reading →