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Here are the Top 10 Karaoke Bars Downtown Portland, Maine

One of the most common questions I used to get as bartender in the Old Port was "Where can we go for karaoke around here?The cool thing about Portland though is that there's multiple places just like...

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New Pizza Restaurant Takes Over Slab's Space in Portland, Maine

Jessica & Brandon Tenney, the owners of the already popular Truckin' Pizza truck are excited to take over the empty space that was once Slab Sicilian Street Food on Preble St. in Portland. Continue...

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How To Survive A Fall Through Ice During New England Winters

Well, according to dnrstate, there's a 6 step process to follow starting with keeping yourself calm. After you can get yourself together enough, start this process: Continue reading…

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You Can Now Send a Virtual Rose to Portland's Iconic Flower Lady

Miss Kay has been a positive staple in this community for years on end. Many of us want to show our appreciation to her by helping in any way possible, but if you know her you'd know she'd never accept...

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Barstool’s Dave Portnoy Releases Top 5 Best Pizzerias in New Hampshire

Out of the 8 places King Portnoy chose to review in New Hampshire, he rated 5 of them as his favorite. Here's a full list of all the New England pizzeria's he's reviewed and their rankings. Continue...

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New England Companies Might Start Granting 'Sex Days'

This is just what America needed but nobody knew how to phrase it; 'sexual wellness days'. These are considered "sick days" at work, but instead of fighting a cold you're skipping work to be a nawtie...

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Papa John's in Maine Could Start Selling Garlic Sauce Bath Bombs

Well according to Papa John's twitter, they're trying to market their buttery garlic sauce by creating a limited-edition bath bomb. Here's how to snag yours before they're gone! Continue reading…

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3 Rookie Winter Mistakes That Scream ‘Not From Maine'

First of all, they will have zero idea what "from away" is when you ask them if they're from here. Then like clockwork they'll do these things. Continue reading…

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3 Times You’ll Regret Not Wearing Bean Boots in a Maine Winter

To live in this state, it's a silent requirement that you own a pair of sturdy bean boots that fight our ugly weather. I don't make the rules, but here's 3 reasons you'll severely regret that decision....

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This Pet Friendly Beach in Maine Isn't Too Slushy in Winter

Snow, slush, and freezing temperatures don’t exactly scream “playtime,” but there’s a hidden gem in South Portland that’s perfect for chilly dog days: Willard Beach! Continue reading…

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Why Maine is a Must-Visit Destination Despite the Freezing Cold

Even though Maine's windchill can feel catastrophic, there’s still something magical about visiting the Pine Tree State when the snow starts to fall. Here's why. Continue reading…

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A Story of High-Speed Snowmobiles and Crazy Dogs in a Snow Storm

Here's the story of how a cozy little day over the weekend while we got pummeled with snow turned into the most hilariously un-hinged evenings of my entire life. Continue reading…

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The Surprising Penalty for Littering a Banana Peel in Maine

Throwing a banana peel out the window in Maine is considered littering and is therefore illegal. Here's what your penalty will be if you get caught, and how expensive it can get. Continue reading…

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8 Convenient Drop-Off Compost Locations in Portland, Maine

The city of Portland is aiming to reduce the amount of food they waste by managing food scraps from our kitchens and composting them for FREE. Here are all the locations you can drop your own scraps...

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Westbrook Vietnamese Restaurant PhoEver Maine Moving to Portland

The building where Anania's once was on Congress St. in Portland, will now be a different type of landmark. A more.. Vietnamese type of land mark, yum. Phoever Maine Vietnamese Bar & Grill has just...

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This Bridge in Stow, Vermont Named Most Haunted Bridge in America

In a popular town called Stowe, Vermont lies an old haunted bridge built in the 80's called Emily's Bridge which according to stowecountry, is one of the most paranormal bridges in the entire country....

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3 Words it Seems Only Mainer's Can Pronounce Correctly

This is strictly opinion based after 9 years living in Maine, but here are the top 3 words that happen to all be town names that I've noticed are always mispronounced by out-of-stater's. Continue reading…

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This Maine Town is Underrated for 6 Really Good Reasons

Here's a good question, why does everybody give Biddeford such a bad rep? Truthfully, I think it's the next up and coming city considering all the new additions its' added in the past few years. Let me...

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Hilarious Winter Hack That's Been Keeping Me Warm in Maine Winter

There I was, standing naked outside in the snow when the idea hit me. Kidding, relax. But I did figure out that putting hand warmers in your underwear will keep you warm literally all day. Hear me out....

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Who Else Misses Bill's Pizza in Portland’s Old Port in Maine?

You know what's so interesting? I put this exact status up on our Q97.9's Facebook thinking that so many people were going to comment on how much they miss getting a sloppy, late night slice at Bill's...

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