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Red Sox player John Lackey is Pitching For The Sea Dogs Tonight

Greg Michaels — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:56:13 +0000

Looking for some fun tonight? May be a bit chilly, but John Lackey is pitching tonight for the Sea Dogs at Hadlock Field.

Were You at NKOTB Four Years Ago Tonight, Too?

Greg Michaels — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:34:04 +0000

Funny to think I know where I was four years ago tonight. I was at the New Kids on the Block concert, with my sister in-law Jessica, at the Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland. I must admit it was a fun show. I even ran into other guys I knew there, but I’ll keep [...]

A Recreational Pot "Reeferendum" May Go To Voters in Portland in November

Greg Michaels — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:35:11 +0000

If supporters in Portland get enough signatures on their petition, a question regarding recreational marijuana use may go on the ballot and out to voters as early as this year. The intent of the measure from what I gather is to allow people to smoke small amounts in their personal or a private space or one provided to them, like inside their home or designated areas. Similar rules to what we have now for alcohol.

Portland Tells Man He Can Whistle — But Only If He's Walking

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:49:34 +0000

Who knew whistling could stir up so much emotion? Robert Smith has reached a deal in which he has agreed to whistle in downtown Portland, Maine as long as he is not standing still. Smith, who lives in nearby Westbrook, apparently had gotten people into a tizzy because of his loud whistling. It’s so loud, [...]

Portland's 'Valentine's Day Bandit' is Like The Easter Bunny? Elusive!

Greg Michaels — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:57:19 +0000

It happens every year in downtown Portland and I assume it will happen again tonight. On every Valentine’s Day for the past number of years someone puts up hearts in windows all through downtown Portland. He, she or they are the 'Valentine's Bandit.' The Question is, "Who does it?"

Cumberland County Sheriff's Department Arrests Man for Invading Another Man's Space…and Biting His Nose Off

Jon James — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 20:36:21 +0000

So, two drinking buddies get together to do what drinking buddies do best and that is, drink. They were imbibing at a hotel on Brighton Avenue in Portland when all hell broke loose! According to a report, Michael Nickles (35) and Brian Oliver (36) started fighting and, sometime after one o’clock Saturday morning, Nickles jumped [...]

Portland, ME is One of the Healthiest Places to Live…If You're a Woman

Mac Dickson — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 22:35:03 +0000

‘Women’s Health Magazine’ has named Portland, Maine as one of the healthiest cities in the United States for a woman to live. The magazine’s ranked cities in 41 categories that included nutrition, cost of living and cancer rates. The 5th annual survey was conducted in partnership with ‘Men’s Health’ and Maine’s largest city placed 10th [...]

Forbe's Magazine Includes Downtown Portland, Maine as One of 'America's Hippest Hipster Neighborhoods'

Mac Dickson — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 18:24:15 +0000

Portland, Maine has made another list in Forbe’s Magazine. Recently, Portland, Maine was named the #1 ‘Most Liveable City in America’ and now they’ve made a new list. It’s Forbe’s inaugural rundown of ‘America’s Best Hipster Neighborhoods.’ Los Angeles’ Silver Lake neighborhood tops the list. What exactly does hipster mean? Well, Merriam-Webster defines a ‘hipster’ [...]

Guy Loves The Yankees – Now, He's Gellin' Like a Felon

Jon James — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 23:18:52 +0000

Not really sure what kind of day Jeffery Nason had planned but I bet he didn’t plan for it to turn out like this one did. The 38 year old walked into the police station in Portland and said someone was yelling at him for wearing a New York Yankees hat. Next, as Nason left [...]