By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,687) The Eastern Promenade on Munjoy Hll has long been a destination place for special occasions – weddings, graduation photographs  – and Saturday it was the site of a family reunion for forty-five (45) members … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,686) “He’s a figure of fun.  He’s widely mocked.  He’s also scary.  He scares the English,” said Alastair Petty,41 years old,  earlier today as he and his sister, Juillet, 39 years old, were  lunching outside … Continue reading →

By Carol  McCracken (Post # 2,685) It’s not the Rio Olympics of 2016, but it’s still pretty darn exciting for Portland 2016. The rocky terrain and cold waters off Sweden are similar to that of the Islands off Portland.  Those … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,684) “Four (4) men were arrested and charged with Engaging a Prostitute, a class E crime.  The Portland Police Department conducted  a prostitution enforcement detail targeting men ho solicited an undercover female police officer seeking … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,683) “We are overflowing and need the extra space,” said Will Pratt today talking about his company’s expansion to the Bunker Brewing Co. planned for October 2016.  Located on Anderson Street in East Bayside, the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,682) As required by the City of Portland, plans for the future development of 30 Merrill Street on Munjoy Hill will be unveiled at a public meeting at East End Community School, North Street.  The … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,681) Five (5) artists have been selected to participate in a project to decorate public utility boxes in Portland the city announced today.  The artists are: Kerrin Parkinson – Congress Square Park.  Work began 8/4/16. … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,680) “Where is the developer?  Why isn’t he here?” asked Ned Chester, a Board member of the Munjoy Hill Neighborhood Organization of the two members of a Development Team that presented preliminary plans for the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,679) The Maine Historical Society is holding a book launch “Walking Through History on Foot,” the second book of Munjoy Hill resident Paul J. Ledman.  The launch is set for Thursday, August 11, 2016 at … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,678) The City has confirmed that it will be hosting a series of meetings on the Arctic in October. Called the Arctic Council, the Coordinator of the  Council is Secretary of State John Kerry and … Continue reading →