By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,724) Spring? It’s coming. At least it has every year that I can remember and that’s a long time! But if you can’t wait for the fragrance of flowers and the soothing sound of running … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: February 2014
Parking Continues as Sticky Issue at St. Lawrence Arts Center Meeting
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,723) Parking in its various incarnations was the sticky issue at tonight’s meeting on the proposed performance addition to the St. Lawrence Arts Center hosted by the city’s planning office director, Jeff Levine. The meeting was held at the … Continue reading
City Committee Identifies Space on Munjoy Hill for Possible Housing Development
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,722) At tonight’s Housing and Community Development Committee meeting, Chair Kevin Donoghue asked city staff to continue researching lots in Portland that may be suitable for housing development in the near future. Mary Davis, Division Director, was asked … Continue reading
Angela Adams Designs Robbed Yesterday Afternoon; No Injuries Reported
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,721) Angela Adams Designs, located at 273 Congress Street, was robbed yesterday afternoon according to a press release issued by the Portland Police Department this morning. The robbery occurred at 1:30 pm and :Portland Police … Continue reading
Portland Food Co-op Tops 1,000 New Member-Owners; 3/19 Informational Meeting at Space Gallery
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,720) The Portland Food Coop (PFC) is excited to announce that it recently exceeded 1,000 member-owners and is ahead of schedule to reach the 1,400 member-owners it needs to open a storefront location at 290 … Continue reading
City Hosting Informational Meeting on St. Lawrence Proposed Addition Next Week
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,719) The city of Portland has announced that it is holding an informational meeting regarding the proposed performance addition to the St. Lawrence Arts Center next week. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 27, at … Continue reading
Sprague Picks Successor at Portland Yacht Services
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,718) “My job is to find my replacement so Portland Yacht Services is a safe place for the 45 employees and their families to count on into the future,” wrote Phin Sprague, Jr., 65, in … Continue reading
Lolita Opening In May in the Former Hilltop Coffee Shop on Munjoy Hill
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,717) There is good news on Munjoy Hill amidst all the parking bans, snow piles and frigid temperatures; think ahead to May! May is when Lolita, a fine dining restaurant, will open its door to a welcoming community of … Continue reading
Provocator Dennis Bailey Social Media Consultant for Anti-Midtown Housing Campaign
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,716) Dennis Bailey, an author of The Cutler Files, conceded yesterday that he is assisting the anti-Midtown campaign in its effort to stop the development of Midtown, a four tower rental housing project slated for the Bayside area of Portland. In an email to … Continue reading
City Responds to Keep Portland Livable Lawsuit & Accusations
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,715) The City of Portland’s decision to approve the Midtown project was appealed by a group of residents, as well as an abutting commercial property owner. Their appeal is based on seven counts, which generally … Continue reading