By Carol McCracken (Post # 795) “The Legislature is in the process of approving a bill that amends state conflict of interest laws to mitigate the issues that led to Darryl Brown having to depart his position as DEP Commissier,” … Continue reading
Category Archives: News From the Hill
$$ Needed for Creative Portland Corporation to Fulfill its Agenda; “CPC” Discusses Partnering in Conversion of Public Services Bldg to Arts Use
Andy Graham, president, Creative Portland Corporation By Carol McCracken (Post # 794) “Lack of money is a problem in fulfilling our mission,” said Andrew Graham, chairman of Creative Portland Corporation, at its monthly meeting yesterday afternoon at city hall. The … Continue reading
Business Beat: Falmouth Flowers and Gifts, Owned by Hill Resident Dan Gifford
Dan Gifford, Falmouth Flowers & Gifts Owner, with Gerbera Daisies By Carol McCracken (Post # 793) “I’m delighted to be back on the Hill,” said Dan Gifford emphatically yesterday afternoon as he caught up on some paper work in his … Continue reading
Business Beat: “Cobblestones” New Sandwich Shop Opens at Monument Square
By Carol McCracken (Post # 792) The large, red Henry VIII’s restaurant sign still hangs on the outside of the building at 15 Monument Square – overshadowing the smaller sign in the lower left corner of the same window; COBBLESTONES. That’s … Continue reading
Mayor Mavodones to Launch His Bid for Elected Mayor; Tomorrow 5/31
By Carol McCracken (Post # 791) Mayor Nick Mavadones has just announced that tomorrow, Tuesday, May 31, he will officially launch his candidacy to become Portland’s first elected mayor since 1923. The announcement will come at 10:30 am at Rosemont … Continue reading
Memorial Day Marked by Two Observances; Monday, 5/30/2011…
By Carol McCracken (Post # 790) The first observance of Memorial Day tomorrow will be the traditional parade sponsored by the City of Portland and the Harold T. Andrews Post 17, American Legion. The parade starts at Longfellow Square on … Continue reading
Gene Hewitt Remembered Today; Son To Run “3 G’s Auto & Tire Business
By Carol McCracken (Post 789) Family and friends of the late Gene Hewitt, 62, gathered this afternoon to celebrate his life and share good memories. At his request the gathering was at the 3 G’s Tire & Auto Center, 52 Fox Street, where … Continue reading
Mark Rees Chosen City Manager for Portland; Council to Vote on June 6th.
By Carol McCracken (Post # 788) Mark Rees is not yet a household name, but it appears it will be a household name this fall. September 1st is when Rees is expected to assume his new post as city manager or possibly sooner … Continue reading
Grand Opening for Sebago Brewpub at New Hill Location Draws Praise; Official Opening 5/27
Jean & Jeff Johnson By Carol McCracken (Post # 787) The opening of the new Sebago Brewpub, 211 Fore Street, gives new energy and vitality to a corner of Munjoy Hill that for far too long had been ignored and left to deterioriate – creating a … Continue reading
City Committee Recommends that City Council Approve Purchase Agreement for Bayside; Viewed as a Major Step in Fulfilling the Vision for Bayside
By Carol McCracken (Post # 786) Late this afternoon the Community Development Committee voted unanimously to recommend that the city council approve a proposed purchase and sale agreement with The Federated Companies at its first meeting in June. The proposed agreement is for … Continue reading