By Carol McCracken She’s been doing it for 35 years now, but Marie Trott never grows tired of her annual Christmas party for underprivileged children living on the Hill. Each year it has grown – from about twenty-five the first year – … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken Almost three hundred students from the East End Community School attended a special performance of the Nutcracker yesterday morning as guests of the Maine State Ballet – it was part of an annual program that invites students … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken The East End Holiday Stroll is intended to give shoppers an opportunity to discover east end shopping at a festive time of the year in an unrushed environment. These mostly locally owned businesses hope you will enjoy the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken A Company of Girls,”ACOG”, continues to search for a permanent home in which to house its after-school program for at risk girls in the area. Earlier this month, MHN reported that ACOG was negotiating terms of a … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken Portland’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony will happen this Friday, November 28, at 5:30 p.m. in Monument Square. The tree is scheduled to be lit at 6:05 pm. There will be entertainment for the entire family provided. … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken On Wednesday, November 26 at 2:00 p.m., a childrens’ CHRISTMAS HOUSE will be set up in Post Office Park at Middle and Exchange Streets. It’s being donated by Kid’s Crooked House, the famed Maine-based whimsical wooden playhouse … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken The snow is coming promise the local weathermen – maybe even next week. Whenever it does arrive, the City of Portland wants car owners to be prepared and ready so they will not be one of the … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken Hill resident Matti Gurney testified in favor of a proposal put forward by the city’s transportation committee that could reduce the amount of downtown car traffic as well as serve as transportation for those who may be uninterested in … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken Late last night, the city council voted unanimously to accept the recommendation of the Community Development Committee to terminate negotiations with Olympia Companies regarding the development of the Maine State Pier. Chair Cheryl Leeman of the CDC … Continue reading →

By Carol McCracken Toby Jacobs, 24, is getting all his ducks in a row for a project he intends to begin early next year – one that he hopes will have a lasting impact on the country of Hondorus. He … Continue reading →