- BYOB (Bring Your Own Baby): A new parent and baby mingle at Little Tap House...
- Portland Museum of Art features ‘The Coast & the Sea: Marine and Maritime Art in America’...
- An eclectic mix of locally made films: Maine Short Film Festival at SPACE Gallery...
- Mama’s Boomshack will offer up its funky grooves at Empire...
- Pond hockey, full moon hike & where to watch the game: 6 things to do in Maine this weekend...
Beethoven, Freedom Trail, race training, Portland on Tap, Lisbon House of Pizza and more. Pick it up Thursdays in the Press Herald.
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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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Social SocialTwitter to the rescue after passenger runs out of toilet paper on train
Is there any problem social media can't solve? This story is admittedly a little gross -- okay, very gross -- but it demonstrates social media’s value as a customer service channel. Read on
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Social SocialSurvey says … | We like social media | Sometimes
In today's world, social media usage appears to run rampant at times. While more Americans are seeing benefits from their social media usage, they are also encountering some negative experiences. Read on
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Social SocialDigital amnesia | People believe their own lies on social media
Millions of social media liars are only fooling themselves. Psychologists have discovered that "digital amnesia" is a side effect of lying on social media and essentially, it entails forgetting the truth and actually believing the lies. Read on
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Social SocialSettle for Love | A new dating site that wants to know what’s wrong with you
"My hair is fading fast and I'm a little too attached to my mom." Does this sound like a description that you would typically find from a guy on OKCupid or Match.com? Probably not, but it is one that you'll find on Settle for Love, a new dating site that encourages users to expose their imperfections. Read on
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Face the MusicMama’s Boomshack will offer up its funky grooves at Empire
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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)