Monthly Archives: September 2010

Is it just me or did Lady Gaga coming to Portland to protest don’t ask don’t tell just seem to appear suddenly out of the ether?  I mean, it was like at some point on Sunday afternoon everyone, in Maine, in … Continue reading →

This week, I got to go to my first GreenDrinks gathering. Portland, Maine has SO much to offer, and I can’t seem to stop talking about it. Maybe it’s because I just moved here, and I’m a 20-something foodie in … Continue reading →

One thing I’ve observed about Portland is the city’s strong Irish presence.  By my cursory count, it is home to at least five Catholic churches and a handful of Irish-Catholic schools—both good barometers of a place’s “Irishness.” Additionally, Portland features the Maine Irish Heritage … Continue reading →

One of things I’ve learned to love about Maine is the fact that no one seems to be in a rush (unless they’re me and aren’t morning people and tend to leave the house 5 minutes late on a regular … Continue reading →

Boda is a great restaurant to go to late-night, with a delicious menu offering authentic vendor-style Thai food. I considered myself to be a quasi-Thai connoisseur until I went to Boda. Like the “small plate” trend, the servings are small … Continue reading →

I just started as an intern at Portland Magazine last week, and I was really excited to find out I’d be going on a photo shoot my second day here. The place was close enough to walk, but since I’m … Continue reading →

After the brutally hot end of summer we had here in Portland, I am anxiously awaiting the fall.  I love being able to walk on an uncrowded beach, watching the leaves change, and perhaps most of all I love Shipyard’s … Continue reading →

Do not make the mistake of calling the East End the East Side; I’ve been living in Portland for a little over a week, and locals have already corrected me several times, with sets of raised eyebrows, for misidentifying where … Continue reading →

It should really be the obvious signs that signify a change in seasons (specifically from summer to fall). I probably should have noticed a drop in temperature in the evening. I also should have noticed that the leaves on the … Continue reading →