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Liven Up Your Weekend With These Great Portland Events

Feb 3

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Need something to do to liven up your weekend? Check out some of these events being held in the great city of Portland, Maine!

Saturday: 3rd Annual Maine Indoor Rowing Championship -

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at CrossFit Casco Bay, 1000 Congress Street in Portland

Athletes can register online, with a $30 entry fee. Spectators may enjoy for free. This fierce competition is a collaboration between CrossFit Casco Bay and the Portland Community Rowing Association.

Saturday: Portland Pirates vs. Binghamton Senators -

7 p.m. at the Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland

Watch the Pirates seek revenge on the Binghamton Senators in a thrilling hockey game! Tickets are between $12-18, call (207) 828-4665 for more information.

Sunday: Watch the South Portland High School production of the classic “Fiddler on the Roof”. Tickets may be purchased online – $15 general admission, $10 for students and seniors.

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Cantina El Rayo – New Portland Restaurant With Something For All

Feb 3

Posted by Jeff Mateja in Business, Food, Fun, Nightlife, Restaurants | No Comments

www.facebook.com/CantinaElRayo

If you’re looking for a casual dining experience with elegant appeal, Cantina El Rayo on 85 York Street in Portland is the place for you.

Featuring Latin American and Mexican dishes, this up-and-coming restaurant hosts a variety of fun activities for customers to enjoy – such as this Sunday’s Tom Brady and Madonna Lookalike Contest to win a $50 gift card!

Cantina El Rayo also serves late night Happy Hour beverages from 10 p.m. – Midnight, including $5 Margaritas & Rum Daiquiris, $2 Bud, Sol, Tecate, and $3 Dos Equis Draft.

Visit Cantina El Rayo for a fun, exciting dining experience! And be sure to check out the restaurant Facebook page here!

Rating: 5.0/5 (2 votes cast)

Tags: cantina el rayo, Food, Happy Hour, Maine, Portland, Restaurant

Check Out the Portland, Maine Photo of the Week!

Feb 3

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www.portlanddailyphoto.com

This week’s amazing Portland Photo of the Week by Corey Templeton, was taken on a Casco Bay Lines cruise. To see more of Corey’s work, visit www.portlanddailyphoto.com

Rating: 3.0/5 (2 votes cast)

Tags: Casco Bay, corey templeton, Cruise, Maine, Photography, Portland

Wipeout Wednesdays: Free Ski and Snowboarding Tips at Payson Park in Portland, Maine

Jan 31

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If you’re looking for a fun, free activity to do with your children, be sure to stop by Payson Hill Terrain Park in Portland from 2 – 4 p.m. on Wednesdays through February 15!

The cost is free, and you’ll be able to pick up some awesome tips to help you on the slopes!

For more information, call 207-756-8275

Rating: 4.0/5 (1 vote cast)

Tags: payson park, Portland, ski, snowboard, wednesday, wipeout

Get Ready – Restaurant Week is Coming to Portland, Maine!

Jan 30

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Restaurant Week is a way for chefs and restaurant fans to celebrate all that is delicious, and it’s heading to Portland March 1 – 10, 2012.

Dozens of restaurants in the area will be participating, offering dinners at $20, $30, or $40 depending on the restaurant. At some, there will be $15 lunches available as well. By making meals more affordable, food fans will be able to try out a variety of dishes in many different restaurants.

Below is the list of participating restaurants in Portland:

Back Bay Grill, Corner Room Kitchen and Bar, David’s Monument Square, DISTRICT, Eve’s at the Garden, Farmer’s Table, Front Room Restaurant & Bar, Great Lost Bear, Grill Room & Bar, Gritty McDuff’s, Local 188, Porthole Restaurant, Ri Ra Irish Pub, Sonny’s, Twenty Milk Street, Walter’s, Zapoteca Restaurante Y Tequileria

For more information about Restaurant Week, visit www.mainerestaurantweek.com

Rating: 5.0/5 (1 vote cast)

Tags: Food, Maine, Portland, restaurant week, Restaurants

Jack’s Mannequin Coming to The State Theatre

Jan 30

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www.jacksmannequin.com

Come to The State Theatre on Thursday night to hear the alternative pop-rock hits of Jack’s Mannequin, along with Jukebox the Ghost and Allen Stone!

You don’t want to miss out on this event!

The concert is at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance, $23 the day of the concert. For more information, visit www.thestatetheatre.com

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Tags: Entertainment, jacks mannequin, Maine, Music, Portland, State Theatre

New Listing: 78 Falmouth Street in Westbrook, Maine

Jan 30

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Gorgeous 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Colonial in a desirable area. Newly updated spacious kitchen, two new bathrooms, and lovely hardwood floors. Wonderful three-season porch for relaxing! Move in today!

For more information on this property and others, visit www.findportlandhomesnow.com

Jeff Mateja is the CEO of Universal Properties at Keller Williams Realty in Portland, ME. For information about Portland homes for sale, or if you have questions about buying and selling real estate, contact Jeff at 207-553-2605.

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Tags: Jeff Mateja, Keller Williams, Maine, real estate, Universal Properties, Westbrook

What Are You Doing This Weekend in Portland, Maine?

Jan 27

Posted by Jeff Mateja in Entertainment, Events, Food, Fun, Shopping | No Comments

photo from cutcaster.com

If you’re gearing up for an awesome Super Bowl party, make sure you stop by Whole Foods on Saturday from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. The Beer Buyer there will share his favorite brews with you to make sure you have everything you need to host a fantastic event your friends will be talking about for a long time! The event is free, and for more information you can call 207-774-7711.

For the local sports fans, head to the Maine Mall in South Portland tomorrow to meet the Red Claws and get their autographs! The team will be at the mall from 3 – 5 p.m. While you’re there, you can make Valentines for your friends or for a senior in a local nursing home (the cards will be distributed on Valentine’s Day). This fun-filled event will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine.

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Tags: Basketball, Beer, football, Maine, mall, Portland, Red Claws, superbowl, valentines

Check Out This Week’s Best Portland, Maine Photo!

Jan 27

Posted by Jeff Mateja in Art, Entertainment, Fun, Scenic | No Comments

photo by Corey Templeton www.portlanddailyphoto.com

This week’s Portland Photo of the Week by Corey Templeton shows State Street in the West End after a light snowfall.

To see more of Corey’s work, check out www.portlanddailyphoto.com

Rating: 5.0/5 (1 vote cast)

Tags: corey templeton, photo, Portland, winter

Buyer Specialist Krystal Louten Joins Universal Properties at Keller Williams Realty

Jan 26

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Universal Properties is happy to announce a new addition to the team – Buyer Specialist Krystal Louten!

Krystal is originally from the Augusta area and has lived between Portland and California since 1999.

“I truly love people and working to help them in all aspects possible, especially buying and selling property, one of life’s most exciting and challenging experiences,” she says.

When she isn’t working, Krystal’s other big passion is singing and music – she was a contestant on “American Idol” in 2003 and 2007. She loves working out, running, and traveling the world (favorite destinations include Paris, NYC, Los Angeles, and Bora Bora), as well as spending time with her fiance Yegor, and 8 month old son Kingston.

“Krystal is going to make a wonderful addition to the team,” CEO and realtor Jeff Mateja says. “She’s focused and determined; she’ll do great things here.”

To find out more about real estate in the Greater Portland area, call Krystal at (207) 553-2647 or email her at Krystal@UniversalPropertiesMaine.com.

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Tags: Jeff Mateja, Keller Williams, krystal louten, Maine, Portland, real estate, Universal Properties