By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,458) For several years now, Jonathan Beal has wanted to run in the Boston Marathon.  Today, finishing 7th out of a field of about 467 runners, the likeable Beal came closer to realizing that goal.  His time for … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,457) “The store has not been sold,” said Dickie Colucci, one of the owners of the popular convenience store on Munjoy Hill.  “We are still trying to work things out with the insurance company.  They … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,456) A crew of six worked hard all day and often in the rain to set up for tomorrow’s second Urban RAID at the Ocean Gateway Terminal on Commercial Street.  This event is a 5K run with … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,455) It’s official!  Starting this fall, students in the Portland Adult Education program will be attending classes at two separate locations for the short-term.  Meanwhile, a task force of people is being established to locate one suitable … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,454) Due to the weather forecast, the launch party for the Portland Public Art Committee’s new website at the East End Beach on Munjoy Hill has been postponed indefinitely.  It would have given the public an opportunity to view slides of … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,453) “If I had known before what I now know about the beer laws in Maine, I would not have put on this Festival,” said Dan Shelton this afternoon as he supervised crews cleaning-up from the beer … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,452) The epicenture of the international craft beer world had to be right here on Munjoy Hill – both last night and all day today. Well before the afternoon session began at 1 pm., beer lovers formed … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,451) “Craft beers are not mass produced, but the focus is on the artistry.  We are in 35 states in the country,” said Maggie Fuller, a New York Sales Manager for 12% Imports earlier today.  “Not … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,450) Simone Halstead  and her two children and a friend of theirs were enjoying the newly opened Marada Playground this morning next to the Adams School Condominiums on the site of the former Adams School.  “It’s a great … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,449) Eric Giddings and a childhood buddy are back at work on the mural on the Congress Street side of Colucci’s following a long winter’s break from the project.  Last September, Giddings began painting a mural that depicts the neighborhood … Continue reading →