By Carol McCracken The City has announced a series of three public meetings whose purpose is to receive input from residents and dispense information surrounding the controversial repair and redevelopment of the Maine State Pier. The first of the meetings … Continue reading →

Anonymously Contributed Edited by Carol McCracken That there was once a Fort on North Street on Munjoy Hill? It was called Fort Sumner and is believed to have been located between Sumner Court and continuing to about the center of … Continue reading →

Portland has announced a city-wide parking ban for tonight, Monday, March 2nd beginning at 6:00 p.m. and ending tomorrow, Tuesday, March 3rd at 6:00 a.m. The parking ban has been announced due to the heavy snowfall expected for today. The … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken Everyone knows that The North Star Café is a mecca for great food, fun for all age groups and musical entertainment for all as well. But something happened this morning that was a new twist even for … Continue reading →

Contributed Anonymously that Munjoy Hill was named for a wealthy and educated man named George Munjoy? He moved his family to the Hill from Massachusetts in 1659. Since there were still unfriendly Indians in the area, he built a fortified … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken The robbery charge against Hill resident and prominent landscape photographer, Don Verger, was dismissed by the Portland Superior Court earlier this month. The Eastern Promenade resident was arrested on December 31 for robbery of the Studio One … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken Residents of Peaks Island may be getting closer in their effort to have wind measuring instruments installed on the Island. The effort is being led by the Peaks Environmental Action Team (“PEAT”). However, a large part of … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken Here we go again! Mamma Mia! For the last several weeks neighbors on Washington Avenue have noticed increased activity around the former “3Gs building” on Washington Avenue. The building which has been vacant for some years now … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken Here we go again! PLEASE DISREGARD THIS POST! For the last several weeks neighbors on Washington Avenue have noticed increased activity around the former 3Gs building on Washington Avenue. The building which has been vacant for some … Continue reading →

Portland has announced that starting tonight, Monday, February 23 at 10:00 p.m., there will be a yello zone parking ban. The ban ends tomorrow at 6:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 24th. For more information, please call 879-0300 or visit www.portlandmaine.gov.