By Carol McCracken Post # 2,537) ) “It’s easier when you are sore to back up the hill backwards,” said Christie Kelly, 48, as she and her fellow marathon runner, Dara McKenney, were walking backwards up the Eastern Promenade this … Continue reading
Feud Over Sumner Court on Munjoy HIll Erupts Again
Sumner Court on North Street has become a flash point for distrust between a developer and residents of the HIll – so much so that there is no communication between the parties. The fizzure between developer owner Ron Gan, … Continue reading
UPDATE: Neighborhood Meeting on 58 Fore Street Vision Set for October 4th
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,535) The Munjoy Hill neighborhood is invited to attend a meeting on Tuesday, October 4th at 6:00 pm, at 58 Fore Street, on the second floor of Building 6, “Room With a View.” Pizza will … Continue reading
Opening Reception for Icelandic Photography Show Today at “CSP”
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,534) The public is invited to attend the opening reception for the unique and not to be missed Icelandic Photography exhibit today, Friday, September 30, 2016 from 6:00 – 8:000 pm at Congress Square Park. … Continue reading
Portland Police to Carry Narcon
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,533) Narcan, a drug that blocks the effects of opiods will now be carried by all regularly assigned patrol officers according to a press release issued this morning by the city’s spokesperson. Every officer … Continue reading
Maine Craft Distilling Expanding to Creighton & Sons Building – Soon
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,532) Maine Craft Distilling is expanding to the Creighton & Sons building, 123 Washington Avenue, early next year according to a manager on duty at the Distiller on Fox Street today. The Distillery needs to … Continue reading
30 Merrill Street Site Plans Revised; Goes to Planning Board October 12th, 8:00 pm.
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,531) Responding to harsh criticism from neighbors of 30 Merrill Street last month at a required neighborhood meeting, Architect Evan Carroll, Bild Architects, has submitted to the city a revised site plan for the city’s … Continue reading
Monument Square Statute Gets Clean-up from Conservator
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,530) Jonathan Taggart, a conservator, spent a lot of time yesterday high off the ground at Monument Square – power washing dirt and grime from the “Our Ladies of Victories”monument – a memorial to the … Continue reading
Narrow Gauge Launches Educational Campaign for Move to Gray
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,529) Last Tuesday evening the Town Council of Gray voted 3-1 to put a question on the November 8th ballot for voters to decide: Do voters want the Town to award the Maine Narrow Gauge … Continue reading
Has Truck – Will Deliver Locally Grown Fresh Produce
By Carol McCracken (Post # 2,528) For over five years now, Bruce Valley, has quietly and with no fan fare delivered fresh produce and more to stores, restaurants and individuals all over southern Maine. MHN.com recently caught up with him … Continue reading