By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,506) The public is invited to participate in three timely forums that will teach interested parties about public open spaces.  The three, free events are scheduled for September on two separate dates. Two of the tours focus on the history of … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,505) The Portland Public Art Committee is currently looking for home(s) for three whimsical bears who seek indoor, municipal and permanent placement(s).  So far, these three wooden sculptures  have not been easy to place.  They are tall as well.  The … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,504) The City has just announced that the City Council will hold a public hearing meeting to review and vote on a proposal to sell a portion of Congress Square Plaza to RP Portland Building, LLC … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,503) A City Committee voted early this evening to forward a proposed sales agreement to the City Council with its recommendation for approval.  The proposed agreement is between Portland and Rockbridge Capital, the investment company that has … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,502) The third annual Portland Brew Festival is back on Munjoy Hill for the third consecutive  year.  It’s scheduled for August 30 – 31 and will be held at Portland Yacht Services,  58 Fore Street, according … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,501) “We wanted to create a warm and inviting atmosphere.  The goal was to get rid of that cold, dark place that was here before,” said Garrett Fitzgerald of his recently opened Portland & Rochester Public House, at … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,500) Munjoy Hill has been the target of burglaries recently according to a press release issued by the Portland Police Department on Friday and just received this morning by mhn.com from city councilor Kevin Donoghue, District 1.  Hill … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,499) The largest yacht in the field of sixty-one yachts is not always the one to win.  “Too Elusive,” the 80 ft. yacht owned by Kit Watson, is an example of that.  Winds in Casco … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,498) The terms of a proposed contract of sale between Rockbridge Capital and the City of Portland were disclosed this afternoon by the City’s Economic Development Office.  The parcel of land is called the Congress Square … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,497) Acoustic Paddle, (d/b/a Portland Paddle)  is pleased to announce that it will be featuring Munjoy Hill singer, Sorcha, at this Sunday’s concert at Ft. Gorges.  The concert at Ft. Gorges runs from 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm and leaves … Continue reading →