[Many locals, mind you, say that Weymouth's journey of upward mobility began years before the Olympic announcement - and worry that young families will be priced out of a booming property market.] The change really started with the closure of the naval base in 1997, and the closure two years later of the Royal Naval Air Station, ... Portland had for years been seen as a dumping ground for social problems and the housing was not considered up to much. |
Against persistent love there is nothing that can be done; it blunts all weapons |
Each of the major players has tempered their approach by also highlighting higher-priced offerings. |
McDonald's, Taco Bell, KFC, Popeye's and Sonic have produced same-store sales gains of 4 percent or higher. |
The change really started with the closure of the naval base in 1997, and the closure two years later of the Royal Naval Air Station. Portland had for years been seen as a dumping ground for social problems and the housing was not considered up to much. |