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For entertainment purposes
John Burgess Everett's Portland Bar Guide
1:00 a.m. Curfew
Guinness is good: Brian Boru
05/06/08
“Guinness is good for you” - Slogan used before health officials decided promoting alcohol use for people as healthy was counterproductive....
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This author's gone undercover to check out what's going on under the covers in Portland.
Risque Business
Cinco de Mayo or is it Mayi?
05/11/08
May I see your naked photos on your cell phone that is? This was the predicament (well maybe it wasn’t a predicament) I found myself in on Cinco de Mayo this past week and, in fact, enough times recently that...
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Weekly guide of things to do in Greater Portland.
Out Going
Jazz Breakfast at Portland Museum of Art
05/07/08
Sundays were created for relaxation (or recuperation, depending on how late your Saturday went). And brunch exists because - let's face it - being functional at 9:00 a.m. on a Sunday just isn't right. Besides, it feels good to roll...
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WHIP IT GOOD! Maine Roller Derby's Punchy O'Guts whips up a pounding dose of all things derby.
MRD vs Connecticut
The Port Authorities take on the Stepford Sabotage in our last game of the season this Saturday (May 17). Much to our surprise, the PAs are undefeated - and we plan on keeping it that way. Connecticut's all-star team, the...
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[MaineToday.com 05/15/08]
Local food and drink
Enjoy your Meal
Shout Out To Vaughn Street
05/02/08
Have you ever been to Vaughan Street Deli in Portland's West End? It's right next to Maine Med. The place is an institution, from what I can tell. It's bustling at all hours. At lunch, the line is usually...
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Movies
Mike Robida spends Friday nights at the movies with his friends - and even writes and directs his own films.
Keeping it reel
"Ice Age 3" Confusion
03/11/08
I was a little confused this morning as I learned about the third “Ice Age” installment. The first two “Ice Age” films took place when...
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The Next Generation
Maine fashion
Maine Running
MAINE RUNNING Maine Running Company's John Rogers helps you get started and stay motivated.
Weekly Back Cove Series! No Free Shoes, but you'll love it!
Okay.....beautiful weather, folks chomping at the bit and a free 5K every weds night! What formula do you need to bring out people for an old fashioned, line em up and get a time every Wednesday night from May 14th...
05/15/08
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COUCH TO BEACON: REDEMPTION Shannon Bryan still can't run - but she believes in second chances.
Sea Dogs 5K: It's not about winning
Some say that the phrase, "It's not about winning" is just something non-winners invented to console themselves. And while that's 100% true, it's also important to acknowledge the effort that everyone put in. 1,926 racers crossed the finish line during...
05/12/08
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Maine Travel
Maine Outdoors
If it's happening outside, outdoors nut Carey Kish is on it. Follow his Maine outdoor adventures in his blog.
Trail Head
Cabela's big opening day is here
05/14/08
Maine's newest addition to the outdoor merchant scene is here, ready and waiting to open it's doors. Ching, ching! Cabela's,...
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Derek Lovitch is an avid birder and the owner of the Wild Bird Center in Yarmouth. He blogs about birding in Maine.
Field Notes
Tow Slow Days of Migration.
05/14/08
Yet another storm passed to our south, failing to produce any rainfall for us, and our gardens. With the storm...
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Marc Gilbert sets his sights on Maine to uncover fishing opportunities that may be right under your nose.
Fish Head
Time to Start Tackling Sebago Lake!
04/29/08
Is your boat ready? Have you taken your canoe or kayak out of the shed yet? If you haven't, you...
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Nick Mills lives in Cumberland and Upper Dam, and tries not to let work interfere with fishing.
Virtual Angler
Bad News, Good News
05/10/08
A fish's brain is pretty small, but it must be gigantic compared to the brain of the moron who put...
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SKI BUM
Scott Andrews skis whenever he has a good excuse to. Keep up with skiing in Maine in his blog.
No tricks! Just treats at Sunday River
It was all treats and no tricks yesterday when Sunday River became the first ski mountain in the East to spin its lifts. Make that one lift, the Locke Mountain triple.
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[MaineToday.com 11/01/07]
At camp
Dyke Hendrickson has a cabin in Maine. He shares his experiences related to fixing it up and fishing, canoeing, grilling at it.
Cabin Country
This isn't the view from Golden Pond
05/15/08
Sharing: Your Scribe was somewhat excited when I realized a huge tree on the river bank had blown into...
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Portland Pirates
CHECKING IN
Eric Weinrich, assistant coach of the Portland Pirates, blogs about the season.
Hello, again
Folks, it has been awhile, and I appreciate your patience and all the kind words during my injury and absence. This has been the hardest two months of my career. During other injuries, I could see a light at...
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[MaineToday.com 04/21/08]
Weather
Charles Ames reports from the Maine-Canadian border.
Grand Isle Weather
Darwin and Moose
05/13/08
Tuesday, 1:00 pm: Too much work: I feel like a cowboy, what with clearing brush, mending fences and all. The weather has been great which means more time spent outside. The ever invasive Red Dogwood is everywhere and requires too...
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Jeff Le Doux reports from the central Maine area.
Wilton weather
A Cool Night, But No Precipitation!
05/15/08
N.O.A.A. forecast no precipitation with increasing cloud cover, and by my estimate they had both conditions correct. There may have been some light scattered showers west of us this morning, but we had none here in Wilton, Maine. The clouds...
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