Portland

Live Music Venues

Good live music has an energy and intimacy that can’t be captured through recordings. Thankfully, there are plenty of venues all across Maine to experience those special performances—from restored opera houses to riverfront pavilions to snowmobiling pit stops.

Dutch’s

Maybe you never noticed the unassuming storefront with red and teal lettering on Preble Street, just off Monument Square. Maybe you’ve walked past it, a little curious. Or maybe, like me, you’re already a fan. After consuming many egg sandwiches

Liquid Riot

Eric Michaud is intensely passionate about beer. Not only is he the founder of Novare Res Bier Café, the Old Port mecca for imported beers, but he is also the proprietor of Liquid Riot Bottling Co., a busy brewery, distillery,

Capture: Portland

Everyday moments in Maine documented by those who live in and love our state

Paddle Boarding

Whether by river, lake, or sea, being atop a paddle board affords higher perspective (good for wildlife spotting) and also easy access in and out of the water (making cooling off easy). There are protected, calm harbors and inlets for

Beth Shissler | President of Sea Bags

We are still reeling from the 14 speakers at our recent Maine Live event and their stories of integrity, tenacity, and courage. Beth Shissler, president and chief sustainability officer of Sea Bags, shares the lessons she’s learned from co-owning a