By Carol McCracken (Post # 397) Today was another milestone in the restoration of the Abyssinian Meetinghouse on the southern side of the Hill. Leonard Cummings, president of the Committee to Restore the Abyssinian and David Paul, its treasurer, issued … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 396) The City of Portland has announced there will be two public forums next month to garner public feedback on the possible relaxation of the city’s zoning ordinance for the “WCZ” of the waterfront. The … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 395) Protestors, led by former State Senator Anne Rand, stood quietly outside the Front Room restaurant on the Hill at lunchtime today as Valentine’s Day diners inside the controversial eatery enjoyed a holiday lunch. The … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 394) “I heard it was hip and happening,” said John P. M. Higgins recently. “It is and I love living on the Hill,” he said, following up with a big grin. That says a lot … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 393) Starting April 1st, Portland residents can take advantage of a new payment program for real estate tax payments, according to a press release just issued by the city. Property owners will be able to … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 392) The Abyssinian Meetinghouse news conference scheduled for tomorrrow morning, Friday, February 12, has been cancelled. It has been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 17th at 11:00 am at the Abyssinian on Newbury Street. According to … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 391) Oral arguments were heard earlielr today before the Maine Supreme Judicial Court in a landmark case in Maine that is certain to serve as legal precedent for future land wind turbine cases. It’s a … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 390) Moments ago the City of Portland announced that the majority of Portland’s WinteRush activities have been canceled for this weekend. The reason: due to a lack of snow. However, several events will go on. … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 389) The annual Rally for Hunger Relief will take place at city hall plaza on Friday, February 12th from 9:15 am – 9:45 am. As before, fifty area school children will walk the streets Friday … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post #388) Leonard Cummings announced at noon today that a news conference has been scheduled for Monday morning, February 15th at 11:00 am at the old meetinghouse on Newbury Street. Cummings, president of the Committee to Restore … Continue reading →