Happening Sunday at Bayside Bowl, Freshman Orientation features beers from 14 breweries in a speed-dating format. Many new breweries have opened in remote corners of the state, some in small communities where there is not much opportunity to get to know fellow brewers or customers outside of their immediate area.…
PORTLAND, Maine - On a cloudy, cool afternoon in May, a smartly dressed young man who looks to be in his 30s is checking into the Press Hotel on Exchange Street in Portland’s central Old Town district. The friendly check-in chit-chat turns to why he’s visiting the city and his…
Wednesday, 04 September 2019 05:40

Tables turning in Portland’s restaurant scene

PORTLAND — As three of the city’s iconic restaurants, Brian Boru, Lolita and Silly’s, announced their impending closures this month, several others are working to open, expand or relocate, making for a busy time in the city’s food scene. After more than 30 years, including more than 20 at 40…
Monday, 29 July 2019 05:42

Nosh at Maine Lobster Festival

Maine Lobster Festival Wednesday to Sunday. Harbor Park, Rockland. mainelobsterfestival.com If your summer hasn’t been all it’s cracked up to be, claw your way to Rockland and join the crustacean nation known as the Maine Lobster Festival. Harbor Park and surrounding spots become not only the lobster capital of the…
Its Friday night, you've spent the entire week with long days at work and you want nothing more than to head out and have a good time with your friends. A good time can easily turn to drama when someone gets in over their head - which is easy to…
Saturday, 15 February 2014 11:58

Buy Local....Its Good For Us All

Portland is known for its many local businesses - in fact people come from all over New England and around the country to visit for just such a one of a kind experience. Local business owners and employees often possess a level of expertise and a passion for the products…

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