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Warm-weather education: 16 cool things to learn

May 15, 2013

The impending summer will certainly teach you a few things (like how sunburns are awful and ice cream is awesome). You might even learn that a cup of wine and some cellophane are an easy trick to get rid of fruit flies (local hint: the Semi Sweet from Maine Mead Works will lure those buggers in like nothing else). But if you’d like to take your warm-weather education to a level beyond dairy products and peeling skin, check out our list of lessons and workshops that’ll teach you something fun and unforgettable:

From here to beer: On tour with The Maine Brew Bus

May 15, 2013

Board The Maine Brew Bus, also known as Lenny, for guided tours (and sampling!) of local breweries, distilleries, and fermentories. It’s rumored that Lenny used to ferry kids to and from schools in Kennebunkport. In a way he’s still in the educational transportation business – except now he conveys scholars of beer, mead, hard cider, and rum.

‘Back Around’: An Ode to Portland, Maine

May 14, 2013

This awesome video is from Shamus Alley, who has this to say about it: After years spent living in New…

16 odd Maine spots and road-trip-worthy curiosities

May 10, 2013

Some of Maine’s uniqueness comes naturally. But most of Maine’s “weird” comes straight from the courageous, crafty — dare I say, a little strange — minds of our fair locals. If you can dream it, a Mainer can build it (with a bit of elbow grease, some scrap metal and a blowtorch).

Take your momma out: More than brunch on Mother’s Day

May 09, 2013

Sure, you could do the usual Mother’s Day thing and take Mom out to brunch or dinner. Been there, done that. Instead, how about a running alongside her in a 5K or learning to surf?

Patio season: 50 outdoor decks to drink in the sun

May 07, 2013

Feel that? It’s called the sun. It’s nice, isn’t it? Take advantage of the rays and warm weather and have your drink outside on one of the sweet decks at these Maine bars and restaurants, because cocktails always taste better outside:

Fiesta! 10 tequila-drinking spots para Cinco de Mayo!

April 30, 2013

Cinco de Mayo is an annual celebration Mexican heritage (the date harkens from the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862 and the Mexican army’s unexpected win over the French during Mexico’s fight for independence). Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day, which is celebrated later in the year on September 16. Still, Cinco de Mayo is a welcome occasion to celebrate Mexican history, culture, food, and drink, and we’ve rounded up some local spots where you can do just that.

Farms, tables, and strawberry fields: Graze dinners at Pineland

April 25, 2013

Strawberry lovers are going to love the first farm-to-table dinner from Graze at Pineland Farms. The series kicks off June 19 with “Strawberry Fields Forever,” a strawberry-centric four-course dinner served either al fresco or under a tent across from Pineland Farms’ English Gardens.

Creating paper mache people: Puppet-making workshop

April 25, 2013

You don’t need a puppet until you do. Sometimes those moments pop up unexpectedly (Ah! I have a kid! She just asked about the birds and the bees! Ah! I need to make a YouTube video reenactment of Isaac’s live lip-dub marriage proposal and my human friends are all out of town!)

Rams on Congress Street: Portland’s Ebune parade

April 24, 2013

Rams are not indigenous to downtown Portland, which means it’s unlikely you’d see a horde of the horned animals sauntering down Congress Street. Except next Sunday, May 5, you will.

Rams will overtake the eastbound lane of Congress Street from the Maine College of Art (MECA) to the Eastern Prom during Ebune – All Peoples, All Creatures Spring Parade & Celebration.