By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,553) “We are not closing the store.  We are consolidating with the Brunswick store,” said the manager of Wyler’s, 92 Exchange Street, yesterday afternoon.  However, the store will be closing on Thursday, November 7th he … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,552) Late this afternoon Guy Hernandez, co-owner of bar LOLA with his wife, Stella admitted that the high-end and popular restaurant on Munjoy Hill will be closing permanently.  “We are going to pursue something different and in the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,551) At a hearing at 1:30 pm this  afternoon in Superior Court,  Judge Thomas A. Humphrey decided to postpone the matter of the city’s Motion to Stay until Monday at 8:30 am.  The reason for the delay was Judge Humphrey’s lack … Continue reading →

Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,550) In a quick and decisive response to Superior Court Judge Joyce Wheeler’s ruling in favor of the “Friends of Congress Square Park” lawsuit against the City of Portland, Corporation Counsel for the City issued the … Continue reading →

Carol McCracken  (Post # 1, 549) Friends of Congress Square Park won its lawsuit against the City of Portland according to a press release issued by the non-profit early this afternoon. “Justice Wheeler’s decision soundly rejected all three of the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,548) Two car indoor parking or more retail space for the neighborhood? That was the overriding interest  at a preliminary meeting for neighbors held tonight at 118 Congress Street as the development team outlined steps to be … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,547) Oral arguments were heard this morning in Superior Court in the case of the Friends of Congress Square Plaza  vs. the City of Portland.  Attorneys for both sides of the dispute argued before Justice Joyce … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,546) If you have questions and concerns about life on Munjoy Hill, please bring them to the annual District One Meeting next week.  The meeting is to be held at the East End Community School … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,545) “Climate change is the greatest threat we have,” said Lisa Pohlmann, National Resources Council of Maine, (“NRCM”) Executive Director, in her opening remarks to a large audience at USM, Portland, on October 16th.  Pohlmann’s comments came … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 1,544) Portland and the Civil War is the focus of this year’s annual fundraiser at the Eastern Cemetery, 224 Congress Street, at the bottom of Munjoy Hill.  Professional actors from Acorn Productions present living history performances of … Continue reading →