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Submit A Woman-Run Business Here For a Shoutout on Q97.9

Fireflame Friday is a segment on my morning show every Friday that allows women to have their voices heard and small businesses seen by shouting out other women they look up to and why. There's power...

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3 Best Vintage Clothing Shops in Portland, Maine

This is a relatively new hobby that I've been infatuated with ever since I discovered the vintage scene in Portland, Maine. There's this cute shop on the corner of State street that I've always admired...

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These 3 Pizza Places in Maine Are Open Late Night for a Slice

Regular restaurants will typically close by 11p.m. and the last call for every bar is 12:45 a.m. Knowing where the late night food spots are is crucial to your night so here's 3 of the best ones that I...

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3 Unwritten Rules About Portland, Maine, That Mainers Just Know

If you don't finish a sentence with 'bub' or go 'upta-camp' on the weekends are you really even from Maine? The answer is unapologetically no, and your answer is also sprinkled with a little 'no way...

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Would You Consider Flying Out of Portland, Maine's Jetport Naked?

Don't worry, "flying naked" doesn't actually mean what you think it means. However, this new Tik Tok trend suggests that the concept behind it might make your travel days less stressful. Continue reading…

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3 Things That Feel Colder Than Maine's Coldest Temperature

There aren't many things that can feel colder than Maine's coldest temperature of -50 degrees, but I can still name a few that are. Continue reading…

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These are Maine's Only 2 Drive-Thru Panera Bread Locations

I was actually shocked to find out that according to panerabread.com, out of 2,230 total locations in America, Maine claims 6 of them. But don't be fooled, only 2 out of these 6 locations have a...

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3 Restaurants That Closed in Maine I Miss So Much and Want Back

For a while there it felt like every time I woke up I'd be greeted with yet another restaurant closure announcement. It was sad, but there was a reason according to mainepublic. Here's 3 of (in my...

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My Most Terrifying Encounter I’ve Had with Maine Wildlife

Coming in hot with an estimated average of 24,000 to 36,000 black bears living in Maine, according to nationalparkservices , it isn't unlikely to encounter one on a hike. That's exactly what happened...

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3 Reasons Why Dogs Love Winter in Maine So Much

Winter may not be a humans first choice of season, but for a good boi or girl it doesn't matter the season.. there's always romping to do. Especially in Maine and here's why. Continue reading…

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3 Most Bizarre Things Tourists Are Shocked by When Visiting Maine

As a former bartender in the Old Port who tended at some of the best staple bars in the city, here's the top 3 things that I found almost ever tourist becomes unraveled over. Continue reading…

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Here's Why Winter Is Hands-Down the Best Season in Maine

New England winters are typically miserable all around right? Wrong. In Maine, they're ctually the absolute best season, you're just looking at it all wrong. Continue reading…

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3 Fun Things Happening in Maine to Look Forward to in March

Maine's own take on Fat Tuesday celebrations, hilarious comedian Nikki Glaser is coming to the Merrill Auditorium, and St. Patrick's day is going to be insane. Here's more details on all of that....

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3 Restaurants That Vanished From Portland, Maine, We Want Back

Change is hard, and Portland, Maine especially has been shaken up by permanent closures that are always followed by temporary replacements. In my opinion, here's 3 of the hardest restaurants we've lost...

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This Portland, Maine Bar Ranked No. 1 Best Sports Bar in U.S

This one shocked me in the best way possible. How could a small bar like Bonfire Country Bar on Wharf Street in Portland, Maine get recognized as the number 1 go-to spot to watch sports in the entire...

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5 Favorite Breweries in Maine That Hurt When They Closed in Maine

I still remember reading the announcement that Gritty's Brewery in Freeport is permanently closing and Maine felt like we took a huge loss. Here are some other notable Maine breweries that have since...

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3 of the Best Foods in Maine, Ranked

I'm going to raffle off 3 of some of the most popular foods in Maine. The locals will immediately understand their significance to the state and then I'm gonna simply rank them and see if you get mad...

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An Unpopular Opinion On Maine’s Famous Red Hot Dogs

I feel like I'm going to get myself into some hot water with this one, but yee-haw! I absolutely despise the infamous Maine red snapper hot dog. It's probably fair to say most of this state is obsessed...

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3 Hidden Pizza Gems Dave Portnoy Missed When He Came to Maine

Don't you love when an unsuspecting place ends up sneakily having a great piece of pizza? That's how I feel about these 3 low-key places throughout Maine that surprised the hell out of me with their...

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Fresh Perspective How to Love Maine Winters

Working on YOU takes discipline and Maine winters might actually help you find it, you're just looking at it all wrong. Try this. Continue reading…

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