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Here Are the 20 Most Popular Restaurants in Portland, Maine, Right Now
One of my favorite things to do on an open weekend is taking a trip in-state to a new establishment to eat. My wife and I will drive hours based on a review, article, tip, social media post, you get the point. It's fun, adventurous, and always satisfies the pallet.
Here Are the 9 Best Spots for French Fries in Maine
Fries. Fries are a huge part of our lives, whether we want to admit it or not. And I'll be the first to say it's tough to beat a good McDonald's large fry on a Sunday night. But for Maine, the best selection of fries doesn't just end at McDonald's. According to bestlocalthings, there are actually nine other places that are actually considered the best of the best in the state when it comes to our beloved fried potato sticks. The first one mentioned is the least surprising nominee, hailing from Old Orchard Beach: pier fries.
Maine Restaurant to Be Featured at Dave Portnoy’s Pizza Festival
Folks around the country religiously follow Dave Portnoy’s pizza reviews. Well, this pizza joint in Maine will be featured at his yearly pizza festival!. Dave Portnoy became a familiar face here in Maine last summer, primarily through his pizza reviews in our Pine Tree State's largest city. First off,...
Who Needs Shark Week When Maine Has ‘Lobsteroids’
What if gigantic lobsters took over Maine? It's not very pretty but it made a hilarious movie. Lobsteroids is a cult classic. The movie basically combined Maine lobsters, Maine Rock and Roll bands, and Maine Steroids into one silly movie mess. You see, the steroid-injected lobsters, driven by the noise and frequency of Rock and Roll, try and take over Portland. Hilarity and carnage ensue.
Trail walk at Pineland Farms Wednesday July 24
Nine of us walked the Shaker Bog trail. We found the heat bearable under the tree canopy and with the slight breeze from the bog. The trail has multiple trees across the path but it was maneuverable for all of us. It’s a quiet location where we saw two loons.
Skechers files lawsuit against L.L.Bean over claims it copied sneaker design
FREEPORT, Maine — The footwear brand Skechers is suing L.L.Bean over claims that it copied a shoe design. According to court documents, Skechers alleges that L.L.Bean's Freeport Slip-On shoe uses a "Heel Cup" design that Skechers received a patent for in 2022. Skechers claims the Freeport-based company began using...
Katelyn’s Angel takes Camp Kippewa Pace at Cumberland
CUMBERLAND, ME – Maine-bred Katelyn’s Angel put on quite a show for the 20-plus Camp Kippewa equine enthusiasts on hand for their eponymous event on Friday (July 19) at Cumberland. Not only did the 4-year-old daughter of Western Maverick take a new 1:55.4 lifetime mark with Bruce Ranger in the bike, but her clocking just a tick off the track record.
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