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Part of my rock ‘n’ roll fantasy: Adult Rock Camp

March 25, 2013

PORTLAND – We’ve all had rock ‘n’ roll dreams (center stage, big crowds, pushing the limits of the sound equipment,…

Drink your syrup: Maple syrup cocktails

March 22, 2013

I’ve always known maple syrup was for drinking (quickly and right out of the bottle, the way one might take a take a swig from a coworker’s soda when she steps away from her desk to grab something off the printer). It wasn’t until later that I learned to add alcohol to it and pour the mapley blend into a glass. That’s maple syrup consumption for grown ups.

Eagle Pose on the East End: YogaFest

March 20, 2013

For local yogis who aren’t deterred by thoughts of see-through yoga pants – or yoga novices who’ve suddenly discovered an interest – there’s going to be a whole lot of yoga going on at Portland’s East End school this summer.

23 warm-weather activities that sure beat shoveling

March 19, 2013

We’re ready for warm weather. We’re ready to leave the gloves behind. We’re ready to be outside without the risk of frost bite, slush-covered pants, and an ever-flowing runny nose. It’s be grand, winter. But we’re breaking up.

A brew in the oven: Cooking with Beer at LeRoux Kitchen

March 19, 2013

Beer has always had a place at the dinner table. That place was inside a glass (sometimes a bottle or can), preferably chilled, and conveniently within arms reach. Well stand by no more, dear beers. You lagers and stouts have found a new home on the dinner table: On the plate! At LeRoux Kitchen’s recent Cooking with Beer class with staff member and resident chef Matt Burnham, beer wasn’t just present, it was the centerpiece.

Biddeford ArtWalk becomes Biddeford+Saco ArtWalk

March 18, 2013

Biddeford’s ArtWalk, held every last Friday of the month, is officially expanding to Saco and rebranding as Biddeford+Saco ArtWalk. This month’s event is Friday, March 29, from 5-8pm.

7 life lessons I learned while doing cool stuff in Maine

March 13, 2013

There’s no shortage of adventure in Maine. Over the years I’ve learned that I’m a terrible skier, an excellent paddleboard jouster, and not trustworthy with a fly fishing rod. But I’ve learned some unexpected life lessons, too – sage words of adventurer’s advice that come in handy long after the crampons come off.

St. Patrick’s Day Guide

March 08, 2013

Portland Ri Ra Irish Pub Paddy’s Plunge East End Beach, Portland Plunge for good! All donations will benefit the…

Shirk winter with limbo: Waranimal’s Winter Beach Ball

March 08, 2013

The Waranimal’s Winter Beach Ball at SPACE this Saturday is a summer beach party that shirks the season. It may be March in North America, but it’s late July inside 538 Congress Street.

Love Me Do: Lonely Hearts Club Band’s Singles Night

March 07, 2013

Some things are easy to find (used books on the internet, tall people in crowds). But love? That’s harder. Love is the Bigfoot of your social life. It’s elusive. You might spot it from a distance, but it scares easily and bolts into the woods. Maybe it wasn’t love at all. I mean, you took a picture, but it’s out of focus and kind of looks like a grown man in a bathrobe.