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Can You Guess the Wild Total Of Much I Just Paid For This Little of Groceries in Portland, Maine?
I don't typically write about things by complaining about them, and please don't take this read the wrong way. This was just something I was truly taken back by. Even though we all already know inflation has caused grocery bills to sky rocket, spending $80.00 on just a bunch of standard household groceries will always shock me. Remember when the price of eggs was $2.50? Actually, I don't. Our parents might.
Popular Portland Pizzeria Earns Title of Maine’s Best
A popular Portland pizza joint is receiving top honors for its unique and tasty pies. The trendy website LoveFood recently published a list of the best pizza restaurant in every state. Maine's representative is a tremendous selection. It's a place known for big flavor and large slices...or should I say slabs?
HGTV Gives Portland, Maine, a New Nickname, and It’s Stupid
By now, it's pretty clear that someone behind the scenes at HGTV really likes Portland, Maine. The powerhouse television network has featured Portland in many different ways through on-air and web content. The city was even chosen in 2020 for HGTV's massive "Urban Oasis" contest. So it shouldn't come as...
Anjon’s In Scarborough, Maine Bringing Back Their Famous Stuffed Bread
Anjon's closed permanently in 2019, but John DiSanto is bringing it back next month. John came into the studio to promote the opening with a special. Get a $50 certificate to Anjon's for only $25. But John was working the crowd and brought in his famous stuffed bread for everyone!
Business booming at custom jewelry shop in Maine that went viral on TikTok
KENNEBUNK, Maine — A new business in Kennebunk has been flooded with customers ever since a video of the store went viral on TikTok. Good Stock Charm Bar, which held its grand opening on June 15, is a "charm bar" and permanent jewelry shop that specializes in custom designs.
Oversight may have led to Southwest Airlines flight using closed runway at Portland Jetport
PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) - A preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board says that the flight crew of a Southwest Airlines plane that took off from a temporarily closed runway at the Portland Jetport last month did not realize the runway was closed on that day. The Federal Aviation...
This Fiery Redhead From Windham, Maine, is Competing for the Best Mullet in U.S.
This is the stuff we really wanna read about. Listen to this. Some young badass from Windham, Maine, is working smarter (not harder) by entering his long red-haired mullet into a mullet competition. Good work, buddy. We love to see this. This isn't just a random small-town competition within Windham happening either, oh no. His name is Eliott Kullman, and he's one of 32 teenagers competing for the best mullet in the country.
Maine’s Best Chicken Wings Found at Popular Portland Brew Pub
Americans may not agree on most things, but there are exceptions that transcend all lines. A good example of this is the mighty chicken wing, one of the true heavyweights in the food game. Who doesn't love devouring a perfectly fried, smoked, or grilled wing? Perhaps it's oozing in sauce,...
The Boulos Company introduces Blaze Pizza to ME with 2,920 s/f lease
Scarborough, ME Blaze Pizza is coming to 451 Payne Rd., leasing 2,920 s/f from Miser Investments, LLC. The Boulos Company’s Joe Italiaander and Chris Gallagher arranged the transaction on behalf of Blaze, concluding a multi-year search across the greater Portland market. The location, at the corner of Payne Rd....
Watch 5 Minutes of Comedian Lewis Black Ranting About Portland, Maine
Stand-up comedian Lewis Black has come to Maine to perform several times over the years. He's had a regular segment called "Back in Black" on The Daily Show, where he goes off on just about any topic, dropping f-bombs left and right. He has also been the voice of Anger in the Disney films Inside Out 1 and 2. It's a perfect fit for him.
Maine ‘Star Wars’ Fans Can Experience the Original Movie in an Epic Way in 2025
Whether you are a massive sci-fi nerd or just love a great movie, there is no denying that the original Star Wars is one of the greatest movies made in the last fifty years. Star Wars: A New Hope is a true masterpiece. You have probably seen the movie dozens...
Puffin Watch: Help us name our adopted puffin
PORTLAND, Maine — You may remember earlier this year we announced that we'd adopted a puffin through the Audubon's Project Puffin. It's something anyone can do on the Adopt-A-Puffin section of their website for a reasonable donation. Our bird is called "EN78," but we think that's no name for...
Art Day in the Park
David Jeannette displays some of his surrealistic paintings. The Sanford Arts Commission is sponsoring “Art Day in the Park” on Sunday, July 28 in scenic Gateway Park at the corner of Washington Street and Riverside Avenue. Artists and the community are invited to this free event, which will be held from noon to 7 pm.
Converted Ambulence Serving Pie at Fort Williams Park in Maine
One of the Maine's new food trucks is serving up homemade pie this summer!. One of the most popular places in Maine is Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth. The Portland Head Light is one of the most Instagrammable (is that a word?) places in the world, and now, you can grab a slice of freshly-made pie! That's awesome in itself, but to have it served from a revamped ambulance is even cooler.
Top 7 Breakfast Restaurants in Portland Maine for 2024
Explore Portland, Maine's top 7 breakfast restaurants, offering gourmet dishes and cozy atmospheres for a perfect start to your day. Portland, Maine Breakfast Guide: 7 Must-Try Places. Discovering the finest breakfast spots can elevate your morning experience and set a positive tone for the rest of the day. Portland, Maine,...
'The Cliffs': J. Courtney Sullivan returns to Maine for the plot of her new novel
PORTLAND, Maine — Although she writes fiction, J. Courtney Sullivan loves to do research for her books. For her new novel “The Cliffs,” she immersed herself in libraries and scholarly works to educate herself further about a dizzying array of topics: Indigenous history in Maine. Shaker history. Civil War letters. The history of mediums and spiritualists. The list goes on.
Celebrated String Quartet Returning to Springvale
Quartet members Lydia Forbes and Kirsten Monke, seated, and Myles Jordan and Philipp Elssner. The DaPonte String Quartet, renowned for their exceptional musicality and artistry, returns to the Sanford Springvale Historical Museum with a concert at 4 pm on Sunday, Aug. 4, that will feature the debut of a new musician.
50th Anniversary Gala Set for Maine’s Longest Running Artists Group
(Portland, ME) The Union of Maine Visual Artists (UMVA) will host a 50 year anniversary gala on August 3, 2024 6:00 to 11:00 pm with the theme “Express Yourself” at Merrymeeting Community Center, located at 27 Main Street in Bowdoinham. “The Carlo Pittore Costume Party and Art Auction”...
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