By Carol McCracken (Post # 377) Portland foodies may be interested to learn that last year the number of organic foods and beverages launched declined from the 2008 figures. Last year’s decline was nearly 30% over 2008; the poor economcy … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 376) It’s still a dark and stormy night out which probably accounts mostly for the fact that only one person showed up for the Neighborhood Watch Informational meeting scheduled for this evening from 5:30 pm … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 375) For the many who have expressed interest in more specifics about the menu of the highly-anticipated Figa restaurant on Congress Street at the bottom of the Hill – here it is: The menu is … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 374) Horns honked in support of numerous animal rights activists who protested Macy’s sale of fur accessories at the Maine Mall in South Portland earlier today. Specifially, Macy’s has been selling three or four accessories … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 373) MHN underwent major surgery earlier this week and this reporter is pleased to announce that the surgery was successful! The patient was operated on (several times, actually) by the very capable Don and Bob … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (Post # 372) The photo shoot at Figa was scheduled for noon time earlier today. When MHN arrived the shoot had just begun. A food photographer from Boston was taking photos of the salmon and shrimp dishes, … Continue reading →

Carol McCracken  (Post # 371) The City of Portland has just announced an additional way in which people can contribute money to assist the earthquake victims in Haiti – the worst earthquake to hit Haiti in more than 200 years.  … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 370) Earlier this afternoon, Mayor Nicholas Mavodones issued a letter to the residents of the city of Portland expressing his shock at the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on Tuesday.  “As with any tragedy like … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken (#369) Over the past few days, you may have noticed that there have been no new posts on munjoyhillnews.com!  MHN has encountered technological problems that have just now been repaired.  (The problem was so technically minor that … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken  (Post # 368)  Technical Director: Mainemediapros.com In a press release emailed yesterday afternoon to an elite list of “Loyal Customers, Friends, and Family,” Chef Harding Lee Smith assured all of them he had “done no wrong” and that … Continue reading →