There’s a train. It’s long, with lots of cars loaded with toxic chemicals. And nobody’s driving it as it hurtles toward heavily populated parts of Pennsylvania. And Denzel and Chris Pine are the only two guys who can chase it down and stop it. That’s all there is to Tony Scott’s lightning-fast runaway train thriller, […]
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What Ales You: Brewers Festival satisfied his curiosity and his palate
The Maine Brewers Festival last weekend involved more than drinking a lot of really good beer. You could also learn quite a bit about brewing and beer. Perhaps there is a reason that the festival website is titled learnyourbeer.com. At the Dinner with the Brewers Friday night at the Wyndham Hotel in South Portland, Kai […]
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Off Beat: It’s a mad hash
The Hash House Harriers aren’t all about drinking. They’re about fun, funky outfits, camaraderie and drinking. Woopsie – make that running.
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Free concert tickets for veterans and active military
Veterans and active military personnel may get two free tickets to Elizabeth Cook’s Thursday concert at Bates College in Lewiston.
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Off Beat: A tempest in a D cup
Sidelined by a broken hip, 82-year-old vixen Tempest Storm will host a burlesque revue in Portland.
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Dining and Drink: Good Eats … and that’s no joke
When you walk into Steve and Renee’s Diner on Washington Avenue in Portland, you’ll see a chalkboard above the counter that declares the day’s specials and the joke of the day. On Monday, the joke of the day read: Pete: Waiter, this tea tastes like turpentine. Renee: Then it must be coffee. Our tea tastes […]
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Bar Guide: Riverside Sports Pub full of atmosphere, surprises
Riverside Sports Pub in Bath is one of those rare places that is able to do both a daytime and an evening scene well. At the bottom of the “Historic Bath” exit on Route 1 North (you’ll have to drive along the overpass, which makes you feel like you’re drag racing but refrain from actual […]
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Making Noise: Road work completed, HBDC ready for home show
Recently, The Holy Boys Danger Club was nominated by a prominent music blog in a unique band-name contest. Pitted against more worthy weirdness like Uncle Bad Touch, the guys just had to laugh and enjoy whatever extra attention they could grab. The band just returned from the massive CMJ artist showcase in New York City, […]