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We’ve made it to the end of January, and there are 48 days until the first day of spring!

That’s cause for celebration or, at the very least, a toast.

A $5 well drink and $4 bowl of Caesar from the happy hour menu at Three Dollar Dewey’s. Photo by Leslie Bridgers

That’s where our handy Happy Hour guide comes in. Take your pick of places and enjoy.

Free bacon and a $4 draft of Peak Organic during happy hour at Bonfire.

Or perhaps you want a specific game plan? Look no further than columnist Leslie Bridgers’ Old Port pub crawl, complete with map. With five suggested spots including RiRa, DiMillo’s and Bonfire, a good time is guaranteed.

Craft Beer store Brew England opened in downtown Biddeford earlier this month. Photo courtesy of Brew England

If you’re more the type to stay in and watch Netflix but still want to enjoy a few cold ones, consider a run to the recently opened Brew England in Biddeford. The store stocks 171 beers, with more than half of them from Maine.

Samantha Alexander, of Wells, shops for vintage lingerie at Lost and Found Market at Thompson’s Point on Nov. 3, 2024. Brianna Soukup/Staff Photographer

If you love all things vintage, be sure to head to Brick South at Thompson’s Point on Sunday. The Lost & Found Market features dozens of vendors selling everything vintage under the sun. Plus you can pose for tintype photos and hit up a food truck while you’re there. We’ve got details in our weekly Best Bets roundup.

Aimsel Ponti is a music writer and content producer for the Portland Press Herald. She has been obsessed with – and inspired by – music since she listened to Monkees records borrowed from the town...

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