Bob Cook
Portland Grapples with 5 Cent Bag Tax
To pay or not to pay 5 cents more for a paper or plastic bag in Portland?
HOM Playlist – July 2014 Top Songs
Check out the top 40 songs for July 2014!
Want to Live on Casco Bay Island? [PHOTOS]
For prospective real estate buyers who have dreamed about living on one of Casco Bay's islands, this $1.65 million home on Great Diamond Island has a lot to offer.
Summer in Portland Is Best on Water [VIDEOS]
As Maine's largest city that is situated on the shores of Casco Bay, Portland offers residents and visitors alike plenty of ways to get out on the water and see everything from light houses and old forts to islands and harbor seals.
New Restaurant Coming to South Portland?
Newick's Lobster House closed suddenly earlier this month in South Portland and the property is now vacant, according to WGME.
Restaurant owner Steve Newick told the Portland television news station he wanted to close the business for quite some time and said the harsh winter caused sales to slump...
Portland Grapes and Grain Revives Beer vs. Wine Debate
The classic debate of beer versus wine or vino versus brew has raged ever since man created these intoxicating beverages and the upcoming Grapes and Grain Summer Celebration on June 21 will surely reignite it.
In just five weeks, the Portland Company Complex's cup will runneth over with craft beer and wine along with live music and tantalizing food courtesy of Townsquare Media Group...
Could Maine Elvers Ever Compete With Lobsters?
Maine fishermen are turning to a new slimy cash crop that is in high demand in Asia and is second only to lobster as the state's chief seafood, according to NECN.
The New England News Network reported that elvers represent a $35 million industry in Maine and the the Delaware Valley Fish Company processes half of the state's catch inside a warehouse on the Portland waterfront...
How Will Gas Prices Affect Your Memorial Day Weekend?
Memorial Day Weekend! It's finally here and Mainers will no doubt be hitting the roadways to get to their favorite lakes, mountains and beaches, but how far are they willing to go?
Own Portland Area Paradise for $3.9M
Just in time for Memorial Day Weekend, here is a magnificent beach house on Prout's Neck in Scarborough that is selling for $3.9 million that would be perfect for summer gatherings.
According to Zillow.com, this 3,927 square foot home located on 31 Massacre Lane listed by LandVest boasts six bedrooms, four baths and includes 146 feet of frontage on Scarborough Beach...
EBay Hacked, Change Your Password
Millions of EBay users could be at risk of having their data compromised after the company announced Wednesday that it was the victim of a cyber attack three months ago, according to Yahoo.com.
EBay officials are now urging as many as 145 million users to change their passwords after the hackers obtained email addresses, encrypted passwords, birth dates, mailing addresses and other information in
Linda Bean’s Coming to Maine Mall
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Post by Linda Bean's Perfect Maine.
Shoppers who get a hankering for lobster rolls at the Maine Mall will soon be able to get them right off the boat when the Lobster Boat Cafe opens on May 31.
Fore! Head to Maine Links with Ultimate Golf Card
Memorial Day is just one week away and Maine's golf courses are open for business. It's time to grab those irons and woods out of the garage, clean up those golf shoes and conquer the fairways. What better way to start the new season than with our 2014 Townsquare Portland Golf Card!
North Waterboro Teen Meets Tragic End
A 15-year-old teen who had been missing from his North Waterboro home for nine days was found Saturday in Lake Arrowhead by Maine Game Wardens, according to WGME.
Rappellers Conquer Portland’s One City Center
Media Day for Rappel for Rippleffect on Friday featured a few brave souls who ascended the 180-foot One City Center building on Monument Square and proceeded to descend 13 stories to a cheering crowd below.
Are You Sailing on Nova Star’s Maiden Voyage?
The Nova Star is scheduled to embark on its maiden voyage from Portland to Nova Scotia on Thursday and if you one of those who will be making the trip, we would love to see your photos and videos and hear all about it.
Shawshank Redemption Turns 20
It's hard to believe, but Andy Dufresne's famous on screen escape from Maine's fictional Shawshank Prison happened 20 years ago, which is about how long he was imprisoned. Released in September 1994, "The Shawshank Redemption" was set in Maine, but was never filmed here.