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Thompson’s Point Turns the Corner
Food, drink, concerts, and noteworthy sunsets turn this former industrial land into a Portland destination.
Our Insider’s Guide to Summer in Portland
Maine’s biggest city comes alive in the summer, with no shortage of events to attend, restaurants to visit, and sights to see. This insider’s guide will help you get the most out of your time in Portland—whether it’s just for
Can’t-Miss Events in Portland Summer 2019
JUNE 9 Old Port Festival | Old Port Make it a point to be in Portland for the 46th annual—and final—Old Port Festival. This longtime community staple is family-friendly, filled with live music, art, and entertainment, and celebrates the heart
The Best Places to Learn Portland’s History
There’s always something new and exciting happening in Maine’s largest city, but some of Portland’s most intriguing attractions are the ones hiding in plain sight. The Portland Observatory | East End Standing tall in Portland’s Munjoy Hill neighborhood is the
The Best Places to Eat and Drink Outside
Plenty of Portland restaurants have outdoor dining areas, but some are true retreats, complete with fairy lights, umbrellas, fire pits, and bubbling fountains. ‘Tis the season for sun-kissed days and balmy summer nights on our favor- ite outdoor patios. Timber
Your Sixteen County Summer Bucket List
Summer in Maine is as close to perfect as you can get. For those of us living here year-round, it’s a reward for the winter months we spent hunkering down inside, waking up extra early on dark mornings to shovel
Drifters Wife
Building on their combined experience, knowledge, and intuition, Peter and Orenda Hale and chef Ben Jackson create a deeply personal yet broadly loved Portland restaurant.
Into the Gulf
Somewhere east of Moosehead Lake, where logging roads and hiking trails are the only routes, we find the glacier-remnant waterfalls and deep canyons of Gulf Hagas.
