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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?
Trail walk Wednesday July 31 at Bradbury Mountain State Park
We ended up having a dry walk through the trails at Pineland last week in spite of earlier rain that morning. We enjoyed the easy terrain and the well maintained walkways. We decided to go to Bradbury Mountain State Park on Wednesday, July 31, to explore some of the trails other than the summit trail. We will meet in the parking lot located to the right after you enter the park at 10 a.m. You can find more information here. The GPS address is 528 Hallowell Road, Pownal.
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.
Myler Makes It: Croissants
PORTLAND, Maine — When you think of France, a plethora of foods come to mind. But perhaps the most iconic pastry has to be the croissant. It's buttery, flakey, and it's the perfect start to the day. I had already tried the amazing croissants at Belleville in Portland before,...
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,...
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...
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...
20 Under-the-Radar Portland, Maine, Joints That Locals Love
Our lovely Portland, Maine, has swiftly become an absolute rocket in the food and beverage department. Countless articles, hit TV shows, and an amazing word of mouth campaign has taken the Portland culinary scene and lifted it to an epic level. All I have to say is "it's about time."...
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,...
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...
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.
Best Seafood Restaurant in Portland, Maine – BOONE’S FISH HOUSE & OYSTER ROOM
If you love seafood, this is the BEST SEAFOOD restaurant in Portland, Maine …. BOONE’S FISH HOUSE & OYSTER ROOM! This waterfront restaurant is located in the heart of Portland and the Home of the Original Baked Stuffed Maine Lobster. We had dinner at BOONE’S Fish House and...
Fetch ME a Home: Fenway loves meeting new people
LEWISTON, Maine — Fenway could be the home run you're looking for. This seven-year-old girl is such a sweetheart when meeting new friends. She's looking for a home that can help keep her somewhat active and on her weight loss plan. The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society in Lewiston believes...
32 Restaurants to Try in the Foodie Town of South Portland, Maine
Move over, Portland. There's another Maine culinary town that deserves recognition. I'm talking about a town right across the bridge from Maine's largest city, an easy drive for anyone in the Greater Portland region. It's time to let South Portland shine in the spotlight. South Portland's culinary crusade has reached...
Bath residents warned after third rabid fox found in a month
BATH — A local resident discovered a dead gray fox on their Maxwell Street property on Tuesday, prompting concerns about rabies in the area, the Bath Police Department reported. The police sent the fox to a laboratory for testing, and the results, which came back today, confirmed the animal...
Interview: WHITE CHRISTMAS is a Christmas Card to the MSMT Faithful
“It is perfect symmetry to utter the words ‘Curt Dale Clark’ and ‘Christmas’ in one sentence because no one does Christmas better than he and Marc Robin.” These were my words as moderator of MSMT’s third Peek Behind the Curtain panel discussion as I introduced MSMT Artistic Director, (Curt Dale Clark) and his concept for the Christmas in July extravaganza currently providing context for the theatre’s spectacular production of WHITE CHRISTMAS, directed and choreographed by Robin. The panel of several of the show’s stars, Kerry Conte (Betty Haynes), Darien Crago (Judy Haynes), and David Girolmo (General Waverly) joined Clark and me to share with the audience their experience on stage in the beloved Irving Berlin classic now running at the Pickard Theater until August 3.
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