Anonymously Contributed Edited by Carol McCracken that many of the streets on the Hill were named for prominent citizens who played an important role in the history of the Hill? Other streets were named for the Atlantic and St. Lawrence … Continue reading
Meet Your Neighbor: Katie Hatch, Executive Director Of Advancement Of Girls Education – For Africa
By Carol McCracken It’s hard to imagine an educational non-profit based on the Hill that serves teenage girls as far away as Africa, but that’s exactly what Advancement Of Girls Education (“AGE”) does. Katie Hatch lives on the Hill and … Continue reading
Meet Your Neighbors: Bethany and Dan Cox – Preparing To Kayak To Florida – 5/1 From East End Beach
By Carol McCracken Last year’s marriage of this attractive couple did nothing whatsoever to dampen their adventurous nature. To the contrary, this union may well have given them the impetus they needed to pursue a long time dream of Dan’s. … Continue reading
Culture Days At Portland High School – Began This Morning Before Enthusiastic Young Audience
By Carol McCracken Culture Days got off to an enthusiastic beginning this morning when singers and dancers from Africa and Southeast Asia dressed up in their finest and danced their hearts out before an appreciative audience at Portland High School. … Continue reading
School Budget To Be Discussed In East End – 4/28th
By Carol McCracken The Portland Finance Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss the propoed budget for the POrtland Public School system and the City of Portland’s municipal operations on April 28th at 5:00 p.m. at the East End … Continue reading
East End Beach Site Of One Of The City’s Two Public Tax Day Rallies
By Carol McCracken “No More Bailouts” – “Social Programs Are Not A Career Choice” – “It‘s The Spending Stupid” -“Fascism Is Here” – were some of the signs visible this afternoon at the East End Beach where about 100 people … Continue reading
Business Beat: Squid & Whale Tattoo Shop – Opens – First In The Area
By Carol McCracken The areas first tattoo parlor opened yesterday. The Squid & Whale Tattoo Shop opened without a lot of fanfare, but the two women owners are confident that will change soon. The Shop is located at 181 Congress … Continue reading
Narrow Gauge Museum Searches For Niche In Portland While Others Want It In Bridgton…
By Carol McCracken Retired building contractor Bill Sheeley believes that the entire narrow gauge railroad collection belongs in Bridgton where much of it once ran as part of the Bridgton & Saco River Railroad. He believes that so strongly that … Continue reading
Business Beat: Jen Burrall Designs Boutique – Home To Distinctive Silver Jewelry
By Carol McCracken Jen Burrall’s studio and silver jewelry boutique is at the bottom of the Hill on Washington Avenue. In that location, she designs and makes high quality jewelry that is sold all over the country. When MHN met … Continue reading
Condominium Owners Support L.D. 961
By Carol McCracken When Judith and John Rastl switched from home ownership to condominium ownership a few years ago, they knew little about the difference between them. However, in his role as treasurer of the board of Promenade Towers on … Continue reading