In an important city council race, councilor Jill Duson overcame her two challengers to win another term. She won 43.70% of the vote with 8,597 votes. Munjoy Hill resident Joey Brunelle came in second with 5,894 and 29.96% of the … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: November 2017
Discredited LaCasse Resorts to Bogus Polls on Election Eve to Salvage Reputation
Bree LaCasse’s campaign for city council has hit a roadblock: It has run into such overwhelming negative publicity that she’s resorted to using last minute “dirty tricks” to try and salvage her reputation. Bree’s campaign for city council has been … Continue reading
AG Janet Mills Urges YES Vote on Question 2 Tomorrow
“For too long, Maine has left billions of federal dollars on the table, while the governors of 31 other states (including 17 Republicans and now Vice President Mike Pence) have taken advantage of this opportunity. The evidence is overwhelming that … Continue reading
Forage Market Expanding to Washington Avenue March 2018
Wonder no more! It’s official! Forage Market, a popular bakery/cafe with seating for about 25 people in Lewiston, is expanding its business to Munjoy Hill next year. The six year old business will be occupying the empty space in the … Continue reading
Lena’s Opens on Restaurant Row on Washington Avenue; 11/9
If it’s Italian comfort food you’ve been craving, crave no longer! Because fantastic relief is on the way and will be here soon – compelling enough to excite this non-Italian as well! Lena’s Italian Comfort food will make its presence … Continue reading
Volunteers Prepare Mount Joy Orchard for the Future
About a dozen volunteers were busy today preparing the Mount Joy Orchard and Garden for the upcoming winter season and beyond. The Orchard & Garden are located below the Munjoy Hill Community Garden on North Street. The Orchard and Garden … Continue reading
Commissioners Table Vote on 70% Rate Hike for The Cat by Monopoly, Portland Pilots
Faced with Reality maybe or perhaps trying to buy time, Dan Haley back tracked and did a 180 turn at tonight’s Board of Commissioners public hearing. Suddenly, Haley needs more information on the expenses claimed by the Portland Pirates before … Continue reading
25 Monument Street Owner Challenged by Neighbors on High-End Condo
Fed-up with the out-of-control gentrification of Munjoy HIll, neighbors challenged Jeff Kane, new property owner of 25 Monument Street, at a city-required meeting last night at East End Community School, North Street. Kane, currently a Falmouth resident, gave a brief … Continue reading
Two New Developments Proposed for East End of Portland; One a Hotel
An application to construct a Business Hotel, at 203 Fore Street, has been received by the city’s planning office. Business hotel refers to the fact that it is located in an area with high business demand. The narrative described the … Continue reading