By Carol McCracken The public is invited to a ‘fence’ cutting ceremony on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at Ft. Allen Park near the Portland House on the Eastern Promenade.  The fence to be cut is the one that separates the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken The planning board voted last night to approve an amendment  to forward to the city council for its consideration and action in July. If approved, the amendment would be added to  most zones in the City of Portland.  Its possible … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken that starting back in the 1880s, Peaks Island was home to a major amusement park? It may be difficult to imagine that today with all the summer cottages dotting the Island, but it’s true.  The late John … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken The Fish Pier on a rain drenched Commercial Street was the backdrop for an announcement this afternoon that fishermen will now be able to dispose of their derelict fishing gear with no cost to them or to … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken Work is on-going on the 400 ft. path between the Eastern Promenade and Fort Allen Park on the Hill.  It will be a walkway between the two that is expected to be completed in time for the Fourth … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken State Senator Justin A. Alfond (D-Cumberland County) was selected to participate in the 2009 Program For Emerging Political Leaders, sponsored by the Maine State Legislative Leaders Foundation and the Darden School of Business at the University of … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken Portland has announced its series of three concerts starting next month at the Fort Allen Park Gazebo on the Eastern Promenade.  Dubbed “Nostalgia Night” the concerts last about an hour and if there is inclement weather, the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken Over 100 students from Mt. Aratat Middle School took a break from classes and visited Portland and  many of its museums and other attractions; including the Duck Boat Tours. Lunch was eaten on the Eastern Promenade with several … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken She was stringing a large banner between two trees at the juncture of the Eastern Promenade and Quebec Street when the MHN cruiser saw her and stopped:  “Awake Movement” read the banner.  That’s the juncture where this new community … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken What is normally an outdoor celebration of Flag Day was forced  inside today because of the rain and cool temperatures.  But  that didn’t dampen the spirits of the smaller than usual crowd who gathered to observe the … Continue reading →