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Portland Bar Guide
The Big Easy
The Big Easy has been a staple for live music in Portland for about a dozen years. By far, it has the best sound system (which is why most bands love to play there) and soundguy Jim Begley, who's engineered... more
[MaineToday.com 08/13/08]
This author's gone undercover to check out what's going on under the covers in Portland.
CAN'T BLAME THE COUGARS!
No, I am not talking about the Washington State football team or those lions that live in the mountains... I am talking about older women dating younger men! In particular, 8 years younger or more. More than a year... more
[MaineToday.com 08/05/08]
Dylan Martin is a musical astronaut. His exploration of music is a never-ending cosmic journey, and he will share his findings on this space log.
Icelandic music tonight at SPACE
Icelandic band Parachutes will be playing tonight at SPACE Gallery with Providence-based Vio/Miré and Cerf-Volantes. more
[MaineToday.com 08/19/08]
WHIP IT GOOD!
Maine Roller Derby's Killer Quick whips up a pounding dose of all things derby.
Enter the Killer, and Here Comes the Roller Derby
You may notice that I am not the infamous and witty Punchy O'Guts, your fearless Whip It Good blogger up to this point. The Punchinator, while still taking out skaters with her ferocious hits and pointing and laughing all the way home, has passed this blog onto the likes of me. While I cannot guarantee I can fill her skates in every way, I can assure you that we're keeping it all in the four-eyed derby family here (observe photo above). That's right folks # we make the glasses the geeky kid wore in gym class sexy. Enough of introductions. It's time for an update on the happenings in Maine Roller Derby. more
[MaineToday.com 08/13/08]
ACTING OUT
Amy Martin likes drama - and there's no shortage of that in Portland. She'll tell you what's worth getting to.
A night of laughs
At comedy open mics you'll find seasoned comedians and hacks. The best ones get the stage first and the hacks go last. (Read - don't be late.) The Slainte comedy scene has been a weekly deal for the past couple years, featuring some of our finest local comedians.
08/13/08 more
MIXED MEDIA
From contemplating the lastest museum exhibition to mingling at a hot gallery opening, Jamie Thompson explores Maine's diverse art scene.
Road Trip!
If the phrase "road trip" causes you to conjure up bad mix tapes, a hot and stuffy car filled with cranky fellow passengers, and a few bags of stale potato chips, think again. I recently took a (short) road trip...
08/16/08 more
PORTLAND IN A SNAP
Ooooh snap! Avery Yale Kamila is 'bout to blow the lid off wuz been happenin' in P-town.
Public art primer: "Michael"
Since public art in Portland has suffered its share of controversies in recent years (i.e. "American Baseball Family Group" and "Tracing the Fore"), I felt it was time I get better acquainted with the city's collection. For no particular...
08/20/08 more
Karen Beaudoin is the editor of The Maine Switch and she's not afraid to tell the rest of the story. Basically, that's the part that no legitimate news organization will tell you „ mostly because it's not exactly true.
So what's the rest of the story? Who should be standing next to Obama? Aquaman. 08/19/08
Word is Barack Obama will soon be announcing his choice of runningmate for the Democratic ticket and (fingers crossed) a spot in the Oval Office....
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Local food and drink

FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Foodie John Golden blogs about dining out, the area's markets and cooking in.
Miracle on Middle Street
What a relief to report that Bresca is a superb addition to Portland’s dining roster. I say relief because there... more
[MaineToday.com 05/22/08]
Camden Lobster Bake
(Guest blogger: Gillian Britt) Last night Jim and I went to a surprise wedding in Camden. To clarify, it was a surprise to us - and of course to some of the guests, but not all. We had been... more
[MaineToday.com 08/09/08]

The Next Generation

NXT: THE NEXT GENERATION
Justin Ellis will be bringing you dispatches about "the young people" and what they do.
The College Mindset list and other exercises in Curmudgeonism
To paraphrase "Clerks," a "professor's job would be great if not for the (bleeping) students." I kid, really I do. After all, students help pay... more
[PressHerald.com 08/20/08]

Maine Running

MAINE RUNNING
Maine Running Company's John Rogers helps you get started and stay motivated.
Beach To Beacon "What A Weekend"
The 11th annual Beach To Beacon is now in the books and what a great day it was! Congratulations to all finishers and especially to the 92 "Reach The Beacon" training program participants that reached their goals for this race.......
08/04/08 more
COUCH TO BEACON: REDEMPTION
Shannon Bryan still can't run - but she believes in second chances.
Finish a 10K? Check. What else you got?
Yes! I finished! And we'll talk about that in just a moment. But first I have to note that after I posted that absurd rhyming ditty yesterday I couldn't stop coming up with additions to the poem. Last night in...
08/02/08 more

Maine Outdoors

If it's happening outside, outdoors nut Carey Kish is on it. Follow his Maine outdoor adventures in his blog.
Trail Head M.I.A. 07/18/08
M.I.A. Missing in action. Yep, that be me for sure. As at least when it comes to the blogosphere and...
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Carl Natale's a registered Maine sea kayak guide, an avid (winter) hiker, cross country skier, casual biker and a car camper. Here are his adventures.
Outdoor Journal Camping in a thunderstorm 08/05/08
I found a quick interview with a SAR professional who has some suggestions about avoiding lightning while camping. Basically, you don't want your tent to...
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Derek Lovitch is an avid birder and the owner of the Wild Bird Center in Yarmouth. He blogs about birding in Maine.
Field Notes The blog is moving. 08/13/08
Hi all, My "Maine Birding Field Notes Blog" is moving to its new home on the brand, spanking-new "Maine Outdoor...
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Marc Gilbert sets his sights on Maine to uncover fishing opportunities that may be right under your nose.
Fish Head Time to Start Tackling Sebago Lake! 04/29/08
Is your boat ready? Have you taken your canoe or kayak out of the shed yet? If you haven't, you...
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Nick Mills lives in Cumberland and Upper Dam, and tries not to let work interfere with fishing.
Virtual Angler Summer Reading 07/22/08
Hot. Humid. Three-tee-shirt days, soggy-sheet nights. Even the fish are perspiring, I think. I visualize them lying on their backs...
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Weather

Charles Ames reports from the Maine-Canadian border.
Grand Isle Weather Mid-August - It can't be! 08/14/08
Thursday, 8:30 am: More records, more rain and everything goes squish underfoot. It's even difficult to find enough dry days, in a row, to mow the lawn. And yet as I write the sun is breaking through the fog....
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Jeff Le Doux reports from the central Maine area.
Wilton weather Upper Forties For A Low This Morning, Brrr! 08/20/08
I think there were a few more clouds than N.O.A.A. predicted for this morning. When I looked West I saw no clouds, but when I looked to the East over 1/3 of the sky was covered with cirrus clouds. When...
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