By Carol McCracken (Post # 863) “I haven’t decided what to do yet,” said one boat owner late this afternoon tied to the dock at Portland Yacht Services. “I have to decide pretty quickly, though.” That’s because customers were told … Continue reading
Category Archives: News From the Hill
First of Its Kind Energy Efficient Home on the Hill Has no Furnace; Two Choice Apartments Available
62 Cumberland Avenue on the Hill [/caption] By Carol McCracken (Post # 862) “This is one of the most energy efficient homes in Maine,” said Paul Ledman this afternoon as he took time away from his busy schedule to talk … Continue reading
Adventurer Dodge Morgan Remembered at Waterfront Tribute; Had a Sense of Humor, Bruce Schwab
By Carol McCracken (Post # 861) Family, friends and the curious gathered yesterday afternoon at Portland Yacht Services to remember the legendary Dodge Morgan who died September 14, 2010. Morgan was the first American to sail around the world, non-stop … Continue reading
MS Shoreside Festival Attracts Big Crowds; Merle Hallett Remembers the Hill…
Vendors Lined up Along the Eastern Promenade for the Shoreside Festival [/caption]By Carol McCracken (Post # 860) “The MS Harborfest is a unique event within the National MS Society. It stands out nationally,” said Steve Faloon, development coordinator for the … Continue reading
Welcome Home, Taurean! Ballet Star Returns East to Dance With ‘Dance Theater of Harlem’ – Again!
Nicole Getchell, Rehersal Director And Taurean Green Earlier This Week.[/caption]By Carol McCracken (Post # 859) “I’d NEVER forget Munjoy Hill. This is my home and where my dancing began,” Green said earlier this week following a work out at the … Continue reading
Portland Public Art Committee Votes to Continue to Work With Three Artists for Bayside Trail Seats; Choices to be Presented to Public Soon for Comments
By Carol McCracken (Post # 858) Yesterday afternoon the Portland Public Art Committee voted to continue working with the three artists it has selected to create benches for the Bayside Trail Seating project. It also decided that the next step … Continue reading
Portland Co. Wins Interest Battle With City of Portland; City Says He Didn’t Get All Sprague Wanted
By Carol McCracken (Post # 857) “There are no winners here,” said Phin Sprague, Jr., manager of the Portland Company Complex, when he heard the news that the City of Portland had failed in its efforts to avoid paying interest … Continue reading
“Sensible Portland” Loses Bid to Place “Pot Priority” Issue on November Ballot; Council to Revisit Possible Changes in October
By Carol McCracken (Post # 856) Last night, the Portland City Council defeated any remaining hope that “Sensible Portland” might have had to place the so-called “pot priority” issue on the November 8th ballot this fall. Despite the best efforts … Continue reading
MS Harborfest Returns for 30th Year; Several Changes in 3-Day Event
By Carol McCracken (Post # 855) The 30th MS Harborfest returns to the Portland waterfront again this year. From its inception in 1982, the event has grown into a successful festival of sailboats, powerboats, tugboats and lobster boats. It runs … Continue reading
The Bank of Maine Looking Statewide for Outstanding Nonprofit Board Members; Five Winners to Receive $20,000 Among Them for Nonprofits
By Carol McCracken (Post # 854) The Bank of Maine has announced that it will be conducting a statewide search for Maine’s most effective nonprofit board members. The search will culminate on December 1, 2011 with an event, to be … Continue reading