Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,550) In a quick and decisive response to Superior Court Judge Joyce Wheeler’s ruling in favor of the “Friends of Congress Square Park” lawsuit against the City of Portland, Corporation Counsel for the City issued the … Continue reading →

Carol McCracken  (Post # 1, 549) Friends of Congress Square Park won its lawsuit against the City of Portland according to a press release issued by the non-profit early this afternoon. “Justice Wheeler’s decision soundly rejected all three of the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,548) Two car indoor parking or more retail space for the neighborhood? That was the overriding interest  at a preliminary meeting for neighbors held tonight at 118 Congress Street as the development team outlined steps to be … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,547) Oral arguments were heard this morning in Superior Court in the case of the Friends of Congress Square Plaza  vs. the City of Portland.  Attorneys for both sides of the dispute argued before Justice Joyce … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,546) If you have questions and concerns about life on Munjoy Hill, please bring them to the annual District One Meeting next week.  The meeting is to be held at the East End Community School … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,545) “Climate change is the greatest threat we have,” said Lisa Pohlmann, National Resources Council of Maine, (“NRCM”) Executive Director, in her opening remarks to a large audience at USM, Portland, on October 16th.  Pohlmann’s comments came … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,544) Portland and the Civil War is the focus of this year’s annual fundraiser at the Eastern Cemetery, 224 Congress Street, at the bottom of Munjoy Hill.  Professional actors from Acorn Productions present living history performances of … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,543) The opportunity to sample from chefs working around the State of Maine is a unique experience which made todays Top of the Crop: Maine’s Best Farm to Table Restaurant particularly delightful; regardless of the winner. The first place award went … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,542) A date for oral arguments that had been set in the Friends of Congress Square Park lawsuit against the City of Portland has been reset according to a press release received yesterday from one … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,541) Jonathan Culley, Redfern Properties LLC,  appeared before the city’s planning board yesterday to describe his proposed 29-unit upscale condominium project as it stands so far, located at 79 Walnut Street, on Munjoy Hill. It … Continue reading →