By Carol McCracken It was a sunny afternoon in mid-June and many of the new gardners at the North Street Community Garden were hard at work trying to play catch up for a late start in planting their gardens – … Continue reading
Peaks to Portland: Great Day for a Swim
By Carol McCracken Although she finished back in the pack of swimmers in the 27th annual Peaks Island to Portland swim, Jennifer Rooks was a winner nevertheless. Rooks, 42, the mother of two and a longtime local television anchor, swam for the … Continue reading
Scooters Are Here – Scooters Are Everywhere !
By Carol McCracken Just last week Hill resident Ron Weton bought a gas powered scooter. He did it for the same reason that everyone else does he said – “to save money on gas and also to have a pleasant … Continue reading
Hill Freedom Trail Marker Dedicated
By Carol McCracken A Freedom Trail granite marker was dedicated on Saturday, July 12, 2008 on the Hill. About 40 people watched as Rachel Talbot Ross, Director of the Equal Opportunity & Multicultural Affairs office introduced several dignitaries present, … Continue reading
Hagge Builds on the Hill
By Carol McCracken The civic minded Cyrus Y. Hagge is moving his family to Turner Street on the Hill where he’s building a 2 family, triple decker home. He and his wife, Patty, will occupy the top two floors with … Continue reading
Portland Food Co-op Exceeds Expectations
By Carol McCracken During it’s short life-span this non-profit has grown rapidly and it’s future continues to look promising. Its about food and its escalating price which is making it more and more difficult for many Hill residents to find … Continue reading
View From the Top of Munjoy Hill
Welcome to the Munjoy Hill News – Portrait of a Community. Ours is a vibrant community – from the developing waterfront to the expanding community garden on North Street. Each is changing in its own way and perhaps even in … Continue reading