Off the Beaten Track
FEATURE-January 2013 By Genevieve Morgan Photographs by Matt Cosby Maine Grows Its Own Kind of Doctor. Those who live or work in the west end of Portland do so, often literally, in the shadow of Maine Medical Center, the
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Back Bay Grill, Portland
One of the first things you will notice upon entering the Back Bay Grill, besides its somewhat off-the-beaten path location, is that a conventional doorknob has been foregone in lieu of a large bronze bunch of asparagus. According to restaurant
Zane, Portland
Posted on December 18, 2012 By Mara Higgins One of the best perks of my job is getting to stroll around the Old Port popping in and out of my favorite boutiques. Sometimes it’s just window shopping, and the one
Maxwell Chikuta
Posted on December 12, 2012 By Sophie Nelson Where did you grow up? In the Congo, but not really in one place. It’s a long story. When my mom was eight months pregnant with me she and my father had
Helene M., Portland
Posted on December 11, 2012 By Mara Higgins The holidays—a time of so much joy, giving, and most importantly, holiday parties. For us Maine gals, this couldn’t be a more exciting time of year. Where does one go for the
Maria Antonieta Couture, Portland
Posted on December 3, 2012 By Mara Higgins When one casually mentions the names Balenciaga, Valentino, and Chanel, you know this person is incredibly passionate about fashion. Who knew we had our very own version of Diane von Furstenberg, designing,
Maine Beer Tours, Portland area
Online editor Joe Hebert, events and sponsorships coordinator Leanne Ouimet, events assistant Jessica Goodwin, and advertising account manager Jeff D’Amico accompany Joe Ricchio on a Maine Beer Tour. There is something decidedly decadent about setting one’s alarm to wake up
Meredith Strang Burgess
Posted on November 28, 2012 By Sophie Nelson What’s your connection to Maine? I grew up in Camden. Life was great. We were always out on the water. We’d have everything packed in the boat and be gone by noon
Black Parrot, Portland
Posted on November 26, 2012 By Mara Higgins When you visit an art gallery or museum, you go for the experience. It’s not a rushed process. Rather, it involves studying every item, looking at it from different angles, gazing
