By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,519) The 3:00 session was crowded this afternoon at The Rink at Thompsons Point.  Skaters of all ages and skill levels were enjoying the ice – even though the temperatures are abnormally warm for this … Continue reading →

Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,518) Early on Christmas morning an ambulance at the Firestation on Munjoy Hill backed up to the bay while firefighters on duty loaded the back of it with presents for a deserving family living on the … Continue reading →

Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,517) The Day Room of the Munjoy Hill Fire Station is where firefighters eat their meals, watch television and  visit with each other during a normal work day.  Early this morning the Day Room became the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,516) A snow shoveling program for the elderly population of Portland is getting a second life according to a press release issued by the city of Portland this afternoon.  The Office of Elder Affairs, with … Continue reading →

  By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,515) “Every year I write a long letter asking you lots of odd personal questions.  But don’t get me wrong, I’m very thankful.  This year I had a new idea because I’m sure you … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,514) The Portland Public Art Committee is posting an open call for artists for a major public art commission in the heart of our arts district in downtown Portland.  At the same time, the City … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,513) Adams Apple, LLC has filed plans with the city’s planning office to develop the vacant lot at 65 Munjoy Street on the Hill. The lot is part of the former Adams Elementary School that … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,512) Once again the ambulance service on Munjoy Hill was shut down last evening from 8:00 pm until 8:00 am this morning.  Apparently this day-to-day shut down of service is due to a cut back … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,511) “We have it all here.  You can skate, drink, eat and stay warm,” said Molly Breton late this afternoon.  She and her husband Benn, owners of RinkSpecialists, are managing The Rink for Chris Thompson, … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,510) Anyone who can carry a tune is invited to Christmas Carol on Sunday, December 20, 2015.  Sngers will meet at 5:00 pm at 73 Spruce Street on the West End of Portland.  The event … Continue reading →