- ‘The Long Weekend’ at The Footlights in Falmouth one of the funniest plays of this year’s theater season...
- Families are ripped apart, beliefs challenged in Portland Stage’s ‘The Whipping Man’...
- Songs in the key of dresses…in all colors....
- Perfectly served oysters, so-so fluke ceviche at Eventide, Portland...
- STRIVE Rocks Dance Marathon 2015: Shake it up March 7-8 at the Maine Mall...
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Social SocialLooking for life after death? | How to set a Facebook ‘legacy contact’
Not too long ago I was quite taken aback when Facebook suggested I send birthday greetings to a friend — who had recently died. It all seemed so creepy and disturbing. Of course, I'm not the only one who has had this experience. More than 30 million Facebook members have died, creating all kinds of post-mortem issues. Read on
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Social SocialSingle on Valentine’s Day? | Don’t despair | Dating site roundup!
Will you, like me, be single this Valentine's Day? I know I'll be celebrating with Netflix (my lover), a large pizza, and a jumbo-sized bag of Pretzel M&M's. And, just to keep things entertaining, I'll be trolling my dating sites to see if "the one" still might be out there waiting to be discovered. Read on
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Social SocialInstagram posts lure burglars seeking expensive loot | Don’t be a dummy!
We've all heard warnings from police about how Facebook posts — especially of people on vacation — can alert thieves to homes that are vulnerable to burglary. Well now Instagram has joined the club. Read on
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Social SocialWhat is dark social? | Why will it be important in 2015?
What we say via dark social might be more honest, with less of a filter on it, researchers say. That provides richer and more accurate information for advertisers and brands to learn from, if they can access dark social. Read on
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Social SocialThe League | Tinder for elitists | Are you ‘kind of a big deal?’
For many, this is the problem with dating apps today: You want to be on one, but don’t want to be seen on one. Especially if you’re someone "important," like a CEO, a politician, or anyone who considers herself or himself to be “kind of a big deal.” Read on
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Social Social13 of my favorite Maine winter Instagram photos
Anyone who knows me knows that I'm not a huge fan of winter. With that said, it's still a spectacularly beautiful time of year here in Maine. Read on
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Social SocialCody Laplante | Writer | Portland, Maine
So I’m pretty new to Portland (NH native). It’s been 4 months now. I’m a man of letters: teaching them, translating them, composing them, editing them, devouring them … Read on
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Social SocialSocial media in the news | Ev Williams & Super Bowl ads | It’s 2015!
It's January! It's 2105! What better reason for an edition of Social Media in the News? Read on
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Social SocialWhatsApp now has more than 700 million monthly active users
You may remember that last year Facebook paid $22 billion for WhatsApp, the popular mobile messaging service. Compared to the $1 billion Facebook paid for Instagram, it may seem that Mr. Zuckerberg overpaid for WhatsApp. But following a recent announcement it sounds like it still may be too early to tell. Read on
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Social SocialMore than 50 percent of teens believe they are addicted to social media
Teenagers may face a lifelong struggle with addiction because of their constant use of modern technology and, even more disturbing, parents are, in many cases unknowingly, helping to maintain the habit. Read on
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Face the MusicSongs in the key of dresses…in all colors.
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The Golden DishApple Dapple Pie is a dazzling wintertime dessert
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Downhill SkiingSki deal: Get a ride to the mountain and a lift ticket for a bargain with the Mainely Ski & Ride meetup
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Maine Mini AdventureBath and Reid State Park make for a serene off-season trip: Here’s where to eat, shop and play (cheap)
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Fore Front FashionThe best consignment shop you don’t know about (yet)