Two long time friends have combined their business and creative acumen to start up two businesses on Munjoy Hill this summer. Two weeks ago Carolyn Force opened ABURA – a skin care and wellness studio in one side of the … Continue reading
Fourth of July Fireworks on Eastern Promenade Postponed Until Wednesday, July 5th
The Fourth of July fireworks display on the Eastern Promenade on Munjoy Hill is being postponed to Wednesday, July 5th due to rain and wet conditions. The fireworks will go off at the same time – at approximately 9:15 pm … Continue reading
Vacuum in Maine News ? Asks “The Boston Globe” in Front Page Article in July 3rd Issue
If you didn’t read about the “for sale” sign that Reade Brower announced in late April of 2023, for his “Portland Press Herald” and other newspapers across Maine, you can read about it in today’s issue of “The Boston Globe” … Continue reading
Friends of the Eastern Promenade Announce its Community Concert Series
These free, family-friendly concerts occur every Thursday, at 6:00 pm at the Fort Allen Park Bandstand beginning on July 20, 2023. The schedule is as follows: July 20th, Wildflower;’ July 27th, Chandlers Military Band; August 3rd, The Empress; August 10th, … Continue reading
MaineCF Grants Available to Greater Portland Nonprofits; August 1 Deadline to Apply
Greater Portland nonprofit organizatdions eligible to submit grant proposals to the Maine Community Foundation’s (MaineCF) Welch Charitable Fund. Eligible organizations and projects must serve the Greater Portland area and focus on youth, education, health care, substance use recovery or the … Continue reading
Governor Mills Announces Another $25 Million to Maine Hospitals to Support COVID Recovery
Late last month, Governor Janet T. Mills (D) the first woman governor of Maine, announced thatd her administration is issuing $25 million to Maine hospitals to address on-going COVID-19-related challenges such as workforce receuitment and retenetion This is the second … Continue reading
Maine Had Highest Voter Turnout in Nation in November 2022 Election
Maine voters turned out to vote at a higher rate than voters in any other state in the nation in the November 2022 General Election at 61.8% turnout of citizens of voting age population. When looking at turnout as … Continue reading
Ebenezer Akakpo’s Boutique Showcases Creativity of Winning Bus Shelter Artist
Creativity oozes from every pore of his being. Or at least it seemed that way after meeting Ebenezer Akakpo at his boutique at 132 Washington Avenue on Munjoy Hill this afternoon. That’s where this blogger learned that he is also … Continue reading
SolaRISE Portland Installs Solar Lean-to at East End Community School
SolaRISE Portland, a collaboration of stakeholders, has recently completed the installation of a 12-panel demonstration solar array lean-to on the East End Community School campus on Munjoy Hill, according to Derek Pierce, Principal of Casco Bay High School. It’s a … Continue reading
Jon Kachmar Named Portland Trails’ Next Executive Director
Jon Kachmar, of Portland, has been named the new Executive Director of Portlad Trails according to a press release issued by the Trails Board of Trustees this afternoon. He will begin on July 10 and will work with Portland Trails … Continue reading