By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,146) Editor’s Note: John Hammonds, 90, Was Honored as The Last Survivor of the Pearl Harbor Attack Living in Maine. “The Real Heroes are Those 6 ft. Below at Pearl Harbor,” he said. See top … Continue reading
Category Archives: News From the Hill
Portland High School Seniors Gather at the Eastern Promenade for Photos Before the Senior Prom; The Long “Colorful” Line!
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,145) Weather permitting, it is a tradition for Portland High School seniors to gather on the Eastern Promenade with family and friends for a magnificant photo opportunity; sparkling Casco Bay in the background. It seemed … Continue reading
New “Heartfelt School” Opens on Hill in Fall; Open House on Saturday, May 26th on the Hill
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,144) You are invited to attend an Open House for the new “Heartfelt School” on Saturday, May 26, 2012 from 9:30 – 11:00 am at 227 Congress Street (second floor). The purpose of this event … Continue reading
“Bay House” Rental Project Goes to Planning Board Public Hearing June 12th; Former Site of Village Cafe
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,143) A principal of the Bay House project, Demetri Dasco, received a solid thumbs up from planning board members when he appeared before it yesterday afternoon for the purpose of bringing the matter to a … Continue reading
Williston-West Rezoning Decision Postponed by Planning Board Until May 29th; Lateness of the Hour Given as the Reason for the Postponement.
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,142) Last night, after almost three hours of public testimony, the Portland planning board decided to postpone its vote on whether or not to recommend to the City Council to rezone the historic Williston-West Church … Continue reading
Body of Missing Harvard Student Found Off Custom House Wharf This Morning;
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,141) The body of missing Harvard Business School student, Nate Bihlmaier, 31, was found at 11:45 am at the bottom of the harbor just off Custom House Wharf said Chief Michael Sauschuck, at a press … Continue reading
Police Department Asks for Help in Locating Missing Harvard Student Last Seen Sunday AM on Waterfront
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,140) “We are asking for the public’s support and assistance in locating Nate Bihlmaier,” said Police Chief Michael Sauschuck this afternoon at an impromptu press conference at Buoy Park on the waterfront. Bihlmaier, a student … Continue reading
Portland Bomb Scare Ends With No Bomb This Afternoon in Mailbox Located Between the Courthouse and Fire Department
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,139) Just before 4:00 pm this afternoon, a suited-up member of the Portland Hazardeous Devices Unit walked up Market Street toward Congress Street. As he took off his helmet, a big smile broke out across … Continue reading
“Phase 2” Developers Meet With Neighbors on Former Jordan Meat Factory Plans; Tentatively to Planning Board on 6/12
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,138) “The footprint of this building is larger than the Hampton Inn building. That’s why we’ve made the whole building look like several smaller buildings,” said Mark Wolgrom, president of Opechee Construction at a neighborhood … Continue reading
Mayor Brennan Unveils Economic Development Initiatives to Improve Local Business Climate; Focuses on Companies with “Growth” Potential
By Carol McCracken (Post # 1,137) Mayor Michael Brennan announced this afternoon that he and several consultants along with Greg Mitchell, city’s economic deveopment chair, have already started implementing several programs designed to spur economic growth and create jobs in … Continue reading