Our Stories

The Pickup Artist

The Pickup Artist

May 2018 | view this story as a .pdf By Hank Garfield I work at the State Fair, in the parking area on the infield of the track. It’s a boring job, but it’s only two weeks of the year, and besides, an artist can always find a way to make even the most tedious tasks...

Benkay

Benkay

May 2018
Benkay relocates to a brand-new corner in the East End.

Naughty Portland

Naughty Portland

May 2018
It’s hard to imagine the Portland we know today, teeming with bars and breweries, as a place where one once had to slink through a backdoor to get a little loose.

Come to the Window

Come to the Window

May 2018
Melissa Etheridge will serenade crowds in Union and Orono this summer.

What’s New?

What’s New?

May 2018
A fresh crop of entrepreneurial dreamers is ready to ignite your summer.

Maine’s Close-Up

Maine’s Close-Up

May 2018
Far from the Hollywood hills, innovative directors are casting our state in the spotlight. Discover the Maine movies coming to a screen near you.

Mushroom Magic

Mushroom Magic

May 2018
Indoor mushroom cultivation is thriving in Maine. We follow three companies through the process.

Still Bad to the Bone

April 2018
It’s unlikely George Thorogood and The Destroyers will be drinking alone upon their return to Aura in Portland, April 22.

Adventurous Vows

Adventurous Vows

April 2018
Spirited couples, kick off your wedding with a jolt of adrenaline.

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