By Carol McCracken  Post # 2,276) The Hill has long been lacking  a real old-fashioned ice cream venue during the summer time.  But that may be changing – we can only hope! However, mhn.com has been told that my interpreation of … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,275) “We’ve been looking for the right time and space to expand onto Munjoy Hill.  And we found it at 118 Congress Street,” said Eric Andrews, Chief Operating Officer for Gorham Savings Bank this afternoon.  It’s expected … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,274) Governor Paul LePage has filed a bill in Augusta  which seeks to allow state government to interfere with municipalities wage rates in the wake of the growing movement in Portland and nationally to reset the minimum wage according … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,273) Two runners left  Munjoy Hill yesterday for the Boston Marathon on Monday, although only one of them is from the  Hill.  George Fennell, a resident of the Hill, has run in the Marathon for the past … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,272) Would you let your children buy scoops of ice cream from this dumpster on Munjoy Hill? Well, you may not have to be concerned about that possibility. Hilltop Superette plans to open up an ice cream … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,271) It’s beginning to look like musical chairs at City Hall! The City announced today that Portland Police Chief Michael Sauschuck has been nominated to serve as Acting City Manager until the position at city … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,270) Two Finance Committee members sounded more like Governor Paul LePage than Portland politicians when they supported a reduced proposal for a minimum wage increase  proposed by Mayor Michael Brennan,   The recommendation for a reduced minimum rate of $8.75  per hour and not … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,269) In response to input received over the past few years, off street parking in Districts 1 and 2 will be changing in the coming days.  The changes will reduce daytime and nighttime off street parking restrictions … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,268) The City of Portland is hosting two community conversations the end of this month in order to receive input from citizens and further explain this year’s budget process. The first meeting will be held … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,267) Calling a press conference would have been a much better way to handle this situation!  It would have cleared the air and left no residue behind, like a firecracker does. What’s good for the goose … Continue reading →