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The Art of a Gallery Wall
If you want to add a unique look and flair to a space, consider creating a gallery wall. Also called a collage wall, this artistic collection of items can be symmetrical and refined or colorful and whimsical. You can use your space to share mem...
Portland mulls proposal for 6-story building on a rare waterfront lot.
By William Hall, Mainebiz Room for new construction on Portland’s waterfront can be as scarce as summertime parking spaces, but it looks as if developer Jonathan Cohen has landed a spot. Cohen wants to erect a six-story, mixed-use buildin...
Guide to Outdoor Dining in Portland
It’s here! It’s here! Outdoor dining season is finally here! This is what we have been patiently waiting for all winter long. This summer’s outdoor dining options may look a little different than the previous two summers but fret not, the...
21 Maine Restaurants That Have Been Featured on “Food Paradise”
By Chris Sedenka I can't tell you how many hours I have wasted devoted my life to food-oriented television programming. Realty shows, game shows, travel shows, holiday shows, the concept doesn't matter. If it's about food, I'll give it a sho...
12 Easy Hikes for Mainers Who Don’t Like Hiking
By Meghan Morrison I am a diehard Maine fan for more reasons than I will ever be able to list or count. It has nothing to do with me being a born-and-raised biased Mainer and everything to do with the fact that our state just has it all. Whet...
9 Lazy Rivers that are Perfect for Tubing
For the most part, a Maine summer means sun and warm (not hot!) temperatures. But, on the days when the mercury climbs it can feel like real effort to do anything that requires physical activity. Even things like kayaking down a river are too m...
28 Things to do Around Portland for $20 or Less
For a tiny metropolitan, Portland can be surprisingly pricey. Sometimes I feel like I can’t even be within a 20 mile radius of the city without dropping bands. As someone who likes to ball on a budget, I’m a sucker for frugal functions. ...
Maine Maple Sunday Weekend
A sure sign of spring is Maine's Maple Syrup Sunday Weekend. Check out the list of farms participating in Maine Maple Sunday Weekend to plan your trip and decide whether you want to attend a full pancake breakfast, pet farm animals, or dig ...