By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,156) Ever since Chef Harding Lee Smith began his restaurant chain on Munjoy Hill with The Front Room, controversy has swirled around him.  He got into a public relations nightmare when some of his employees  filed a lawsuit against him.  The … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,155) Ten Ten Pie is now open for business at 171 Cumberland Avenue on the East End of Portland!  It’s located on the site of the former DiPietro’s sandwich shop.  The new business is owned by Munjoy … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,154) The public is invited to attend a Munjoy Hill neighborhood block party on Friday, August 22nd between 11:00 am -2:00 pm. The free event is called “Health on the Hill” and will showcase Healthy Portland’s … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,153)  What I Already Wrote Was Accidentally Erased.  I may not try to duplicate it.  Just chock it up to “Blogger’s Luck!” The Mayor’s Task Force on the Minimum Wage asked for feedback on the … Continue reading →

  By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,152) “Outdoor recreation is an essential part of Maine life,” said Todd Martin, outreach coordinator for the National Resources Council of Maine.  “Shorter winters and hotter summers are causing stressful new changes to our … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,151) Portland City Manager Mark Rees announced his resignation today to the Mayor, City Council and City staff.  Citing the wish to pursue other opportunities, both professional and personal, Mr. Rees tendered his resignation to be effective … Continue reading →

          By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,150) “The MS Regatta is an important part of Portland’s culture.  And the Lobster Boat Races are an important part of the MS Regatta.  Thank you for being here today.  I … Continue reading →

    By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,149) Leigh Drori, 28, and Keith Butterfield, 45, were maried yesterday afternoon at the Inn on Peaks Island in a non-denominational ceremony. The double ring ceremony was performed by the groom’s younger brother, Kevin. The … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,183) “Washington Avenue is an up and becoming area.  We are taking a big risk here,” Jed Rathband spun about a dozen or so neighbors at a public meeting last night on plans to build 17 townhomes and a commercial space … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 2,182) The city’s planning board did not recommend that a proposal for a text amendment to the city’s small lot zoning ordinance proceed to a public hearing before the board; which, effectively means the matter is DOA.  The proposal … Continue reading →