By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,239) “We are hopeful,” said Mary Henley late this afternoon at Mama’s CrowBar on Munjoy Hill.   Her mother, Tricia, was served with an 8-day eviction notice earlier this week from the Bar’s landlord, Shane Dobson.  The eviction gives them … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,238) Inclusionary zoning is the latest buzz word around city hall these days. If you haven’t heard it yet: It’s a zoning prac\tice that requires developers of ten (10) or more than residential units to set aside … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,327) It was once on the fast track for arrival at the  Public Safety Committee.  But as of last night it was derailed or worse yet it could end up in a train collision with Committee Chair Ed Suslovic.  “IT” is … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,326) Reluctantly and with chagrin, the City’s Public Safety, Health & Human Services Committee will comply with the changes required by Governor LePage (R) as a result of the audit performed by his administration in late January … Continue reading →

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By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,325) Parking issues seem to erupt like  spontaneous combustion on Munjoy Hill. It can be about the lack of off-street parking – especially tough during the numerous snow-bans this winter.  The  parking issue du jour has taken a different turn and it’s not … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,324) Congress Street near North Street is now (2:00 pm) back open to all foot and vehicular traffic.  It was closed for several hours today because of a gas leak at 141 Congress Street near North Street … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,323) Tonight the Midtown project survived city scrutiny for its Level lll Site Plan, but whether or not it can survive a caveat placed upon that approval is another can of worms. The City’s Planning Board  approved the Site Plan, but attached a condition to … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,322) C. M. Nichols Landscape Co. is one of the 17 exhibitors in this year’s Portland Flower Show and it’s a pretty good bet that this garden will be remembered for a long time to come … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,321) Can you read music?  Do you enjoy singing? Are you fifty years old or older?  Can you become a member of OLLI – a program for those interested in some intellectual stimulation not available … Continue reading →