By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,724) The public is invited to attend a neighborhood meeting next month on the development plans for 58 Fore Street. The informational meeting is to be held on Tuesday, October 4th at 58 Fore Street … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: September 2016
Artist Paints Her Favorite Subject on Stunning Mural on East End !
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,723) If you see traffic slowing down – way down – as people approach Washington Avenue, let me tell you why that’s happening! People are stopping to admire a stunning new mural painted by a … Continue reading
Big Plans for 58 Fore Street Unveiled This Morning
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,722) Jim Brady, manager of CPB2 LLC announced this morning that plans for the redevelopment of almost 10 acres of waterfront property were submitted to the City of Portland for its approval on Monday. The … Continue reading
Unveiling of 58 Fore Street Master Plan Tomorrow Morning at Site
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,721) The public is invited to attend an unveiling of the master plan for the 58 Fore Street redevelopment tomorrow, Wednesday, September 21 at 10:30 am. The unveiling will be at building # 6, – … Continue reading
Narrow Gauge Railroad Tracks Closer to Gray Plaza
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,720) Donnie Carroll has been the executive director of the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum for almost three years, Although there’s only one mini-railroad at 58 Fore Street, he’s been negotiating with different … Continue reading
Portland Youth Football League Teaches Team Values
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,719) For Coach Vincenzo Salamone football is more than winning or loosing games. It’s an opportunity for his fifty (50) middle school students to learn about being on a team and what that means. Coach … Continue reading
Bays at 75 Washington Avenue Shut Down for Carbon Monoxide Alarm
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,718) As of the writing of this post, a section of 75 Wasghington Avenue on Munjoy Hill remains closed because it is a “hot zone” according to a fire department official on site. Earlier this … Continue reading
‘Return of the Belgian Beer Fest’ Delights on Munjoy Hill
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,717) Belgian beer lovers from all over the east converged on Munjoy Hill this afternoon to sample Belgian beers in their plastic souvenir glasses and connect with others who share the same taste in beers. … Continue reading
“Are There Any Health Issues Associated with Odor From Water Treatment Plant?”
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,716) In recent weeks residents of the East End of Portland have expressed frustration with the odor that has come from the water treatment plant below the Eastern Promenade. The noxious order that sometimes wafts … Continue reading
65 Munjoy Street Developer Promises “Better”; Suit Settlement Brings Changes
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,715) The Development Team for the eight unit affordable condominium planned for 65 Munjoy Street on Munjoy Hill had a challenge earlier tonight; that challenge was keeping the meeting on its carefully planned agenda … Continue reading