Morgan Law: "Generally there is a problem in Portland."[/caption] By Carol McCracken (Post # 843) “Someone took my bike,” said Nate H. last night. On Sunday evening around sunset he was at Sumner Park on North Street on the Hill. … Continue reading
Category Archives: News From the Hill
Ferry Service Slowed for Several Hours Due to Sprinkler System Malfunction; Building Evacuated Briefly
Charlie (L) Waits With Gabriel Gordon to Board a Ferry to Little DiamondIsland in the 90 degree + Heat Yoga instructor Alison Kamar Waits in a "Long Line" to Board a Ferry By Carol McCracken (Post # 842) Just after … Continue reading
Public Art Committee Accepts “Herd of Deer” For Entryway to Jetport; Gift From Arts Patron William D. Hamill Received With Gratitude
“Scratching Doe from the Wendy Klemperer Wildlife Collection”][/caption] By Carol McCracken (Post # 841) The entryway to the International Jetport is a calming passage from traffic congestion into the bustle of a newly expanded Jetport. The pastoral transistion was part … Continue reading
‘Loose Lips’ LePage Lashes Out at Portland; Mayor Responds
By Carol McCracken (Post # 840) Norman Olsen resigned two days ago from his position in the LePage administration said a front page article in “The Portland Press Herald” yesterday, July 21st. The article said that Olsen did not believe … Continue reading
Borders Book Liquidation Sale Begins Friday; Local Competitor Has Little Sympathy for Owners
By Carol McCracken (Post # 839) The news that the Borders books in South Portland is closing seemed to still be sinking in for employees at the Maine Mall today as several acknowledged they’d only learned on Monday of this … Continue reading
City’s Transportation Committee Makes Recommendation to Council; Where Walnut & North Street Intersect
By Carol McCracken (Post # 838) This afternoon the City’s Transportation Committee voted 2 to 1 to recommend to the city council that the current one-way travel restriction headed up Walnut Street to North Street be removed and returned to … Continue reading
Old Port Half Marathon & 5K Road Race Set For 7/24; Volunteers Needed as “Directional Flaggers” – Almost 800 Signed Up
By Carol McCracken (Post # 837) “These races are the culmination of a long-time dream,” said Erik Boucher, this afternoon as he skipped pebbles into the water from the East End Beach for his 4 year old dog, Django. Boucher, 39, was … Continue reading
30th Peaks to Portland Sets Records Due to Good Weather; 100 More Register This Year Than Last Year
By Carol McCracken (Post # 836) Because of the good weather conditions, including a strong tide, records were set here for the first time in years said race officials following the 30th annual Peaks to Portland swim race to benefit … Continue reading
30th Annual Peaks to Portland Swim Tomorrow; Awards Ceremony at 11 am on East End Beach
By Carol McCracken ((Post # 835) Even if you aren’t ready THIS year to swim the 2.4 miles from Peaks to Portland, you can join the many others who join the fun at the East End Beach tomorrow morning by cheering on … Continue reading
Northeast Junior Olympics Sailing Festival Next Week At SailMaine & PYS; Volunteers Needed !
By Carol McCracken (Post # 834) For the second year, SailMaine and Portland Yacht Services are partnering to host the Northeast Junior Olympics Sailing Festival next week. The event runs from Monday, July 18 through Wednesday, July 20th at 58 … Continue reading