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34 places to brunch in Greater Portland

October 14, 2019August 29, 2025

These restaurants take brunch way beyond pancakes and bacon. (But you can get those too.)

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14 events to celebrate the holidays in Maine

by Aimsel Ponti October 1, 2019January 3, 2020

Our annual roundup of holiday events includes kid-friendly classics and sassy offerings for adults.

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10 can’t-miss events for a fabulous Maine fall

by Aimsel Ponti September 16, 2019September 16, 2019

Fall is the new summer! Be ready with this curated collection of autumnal awesomeness.

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Choose from two dozen Maine apple orchards

by Emily Duggan September 3, 2019September 9, 2019

These orchards in southern, western and central Maine have more than just apple-picking.

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Tour the Maine towns where these books were based

by Emily Duggan August 22, 2019January 9, 2024

Here are the places that provided the setting or the inspiration for some well-known stories.

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Portland’s in-town parks

by Aimsel Ponti August 13, 2019April 7, 2025

Whether you’re looking for a playground, scenic view or perfect picnic spot, there’s a park for you in Portland.

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Where to shop for vintage in Portland

by Aimsel Ponti August 12, 2019May 19, 2023

When it comes to all things vintage, Portland sure has a lot to choose from. From clothing to kitschy housewares, Congress Street alone is home to a shopper’s paradise of vintage items. To help you on your vintage shopping journey, here’s a roundup of several Portland shops that sell vintage: Nine right downtown and one on Forest Avenue for good measure. Make everyday a throwback day by hitting these spots. Happy shopping!