By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,459) In the waning days before the Tuesday, November 3rd, election both rivals of Ethan Strimling for Mayor have stepped up their attacks on him – Strimling who lost to Mayor Michael Brennan four years … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2015
City Cautions Public About Potential for Flooding Tonight
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,458) With higher than normal tides scheduled for tonight and Thursday midday, coinciding with potentially heavy rains, the City would like to advise the public to avoid parking and traveling in areas prone to … Continue reading
Another Coalition Says NO to Question 2; Frm. Gov. Brennan Agrees!
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,457) What is that giant sucking sound you hear over Munjoy Hill these days? No doubt it’s the sound of oxygen being sucked from the short-sighted and ethically challenged campaign of the Souls of Portland … Continue reading
Working Waterfront Coalition Opposed to Question 2; “Stop This Nonsense!” Sprague
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,456) The future viability of the working waterfront would be in jeopardy should Question 2 on the November 3rd ballot be passed. That was the message delivered by a coalition of waterfront business owners at … Continue reading
Roustabout, Italian-American Restaurant on Munjoy Hill, Opening Within a Week
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,455) Roustabout, the latest major restaurant to open on Munjoy Hill, is expected to open within the next week said Kit Paschal, a co-owner of the Italian-American restaurant on 59 Washington Avenue, this afternoon. Before … Continue reading
Pumpkin Carving at Congress Square Park Ends Scheduled Events for First Season
Carol McCracken (Post # 2,454) In his opening remarks to the two hundred or more gathered for the first Pumpkin Carving contest and the last scheduled event of the first season at Congress Square Park, David LaCasse, president of the … Continue reading
Bill Woodman, Renown Cartoonist, Exhibiting at CBA; Opening Reception Thursday
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,453) You are invited to attend an opening reception for Bill Woodman, a cartoonist for The New Yorker for decades later this week. Twenty (20) of his watercolors and original cartoons will be on exhibit … Continue reading
Munjoy Hill “Tower” Rallies Question 2 Activists; Housing Experts Respond
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,452) 34 Howard Street on Munjoy Hill has become a rallying cry for neighbors who support Question 2 on the November 3rd ballot. Dubbed “The Tower”, yet to be constructed condominium units have neighbors angry … Continue reading
Dennis Bailey Misleads Public Hoping To Influence Referendum Vote 11/3
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,451) Election day, Tuesday, November 3rd is two weeks away. The “Souls” of Portland, a band of anti-growth activists on Munjoy Hill are at it again; — spewing misinformation about the redevelopment of 58 Fore … Continue reading
Walk Against Bullying on October 31st at Noon
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,450) The public is invited to join in the Walk Against Bullying on Saturday, October 31st at noon. It takes place on Baxter Boulevard and is hosted by The Green Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church on … Continue reading