By Carol McCracken  (Post # 345) Dan McGovern established an online seafood news letter a few years ago.  It’s been so successful that now he’s looking to expand his business.  A resident of the Hill, Dan has lived all over … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 344) If you didn’t already receive the memo, the public should be forewarned that the city ban on parking cars on city streets will start earlier this year than in previous years; the ban begins … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 343) There are so many calendars for sale this time of the year, that MHN decided to go out on a limb and promote one of her favorites:   DOGS OF MUNJOY HILL 2010.  What’s so … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 342) The public is asked to donate new, unwrapped books and toys for children in need on Friday, December 4th, from 11:30 am – 5:30 pm on Elm Street in Portland. This event is part … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 341) Tom Leonhardt retired to the Hill this past spring.  After numerous visits to the area in different seasons of the year, he decided the Eastern Promenade was where he wanted to live.  Tom moved … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 340) PLEASE DISREGARD THIS ENTRY!

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 339) “We’re looking for volunteers for Friday morning, December 4th from 8i:30 am until  10:30 am to  remove several ‘campsites’/litter with the Park at various locations before the snow flies” says an email just received … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 338) For Americans of a certain age, the Cold War with Russia is a memory from years ago.  There were occasional bomb drills where school children practiced hiding under their desks until the all clear … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post 337) Just before noon today, a school bus loaded with  91,869 lbs. of food arrived at Preble Street where volunteers were waiting for it to arrive.  When it arrived, the dozen or so volunteers formed a … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 336) Yesterday afternoon the city’s planning board held another workshop initiated by a coalition of Commercial Street wharf owners requesting a relaxation of the zoning ordinance to permit more non-marine useage for the wharves.  Late … Continue reading →