By Carol McCracken (Post # 833) The Art at Work program here in Portland was chosen recently as one of 51 recipients across the country to participate in the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) inaugural “Our Town” program which is slated … Continue reading
Category Archives: News From the Hill
8th Annual Compass Project Fundraiser Marked by Firsts and a Last; “This is a Great Way to go Out,” Pat Ryan
Linda & George DeGrau, George, Jack & Alex Came From New Jersey to Participate David Fernald, Hill Resident, Volunteered to Help Build Boats In The Water – No Leaks Reported! 14 Rowboats Ready to go at East End Beach By … Continue reading
Meet Your Neighbor: Lissa Michel, Participating in Today’s Urban Epic Challenge; “I’m Ready!”
Lissa Michel, (R), With Her Mother, Annie Michel (L), A Volunteer at the Challenge By Carol McCracken (Post # 831) ) “I’ve run many races, but never one with obstacles like this one,” said Lissa Michel, yesterday afternoon as she … Continue reading
Meet Your Neighbor: Lissa Michel, Participating in the Urban Epic Challenge on the Eastern Promenade This Morning; Sponsored by Tri-Maine
Lissa Michel (R) With Her Mother, Annie Michel, a Volunteer at Left.
Meet Your Neighbor: Lissa Michel, Participating in the Urban Epic Challenge on the Eastern Prom
Abigail Weeks, Summer Intern for Tri-Maine, in Front of the Slip and Slide Course PLEASE DISREGARD THIS POST
Martin’s Point Flies a Kite on Eastern Prom Today
By Carol McCracken (Post # 828) A group of 14 employees of Martin’s Point Health Center flew a homemade kite on the Eastern Promenade earlier today and then ate a picnic lunch. It was part of a quarterly celebration … Continue reading
EPA Announces New Air Standards to Improve Health of Mainers
By Carol McCracken (Post # 827 ) Yesterday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced finalized clean air standards that target air pollution that crosses state borders and will make it easier for Maine and other states to protect public health. … Continue reading
FIGA Restaurant News; Now Open for Lunch
By Carol McCracken (Post # 826) Lee Farrington, owner/chef of the fabulous Figa Restaurant on Congress Street said earlier today that she is now open for lunch. It’s something she’s been considering for a long time now and people kept asking her … Continue reading
Southern Sudanese Community Celebrates Independence Day July 9th; Starts at Monument Sq. & Moves to the Expo
By Carol McCracken (Post # 825) “It’s a democracy now,” said Rodents Biacho at the Meg Perry Center earlier this week. “I’m excited about that,” he said grinning big time. Biacho who lives in Portland and is a “line-worker” for Barber … Continue reading
City’s Housing Committee Considers Two Properties On The Hill; On Moody Street and Waterville Street
Taking a Chunk Out of the Roof of Adams School Yesterday By Carol McCracken (Post # 824) At its monthly meeting yesterday, the Housing Committee took up two properties located on the Hill for updates by city staff members. The … Continue reading