ILovePortlandMaine.com » Jeff Mateja http://www.iloveportlandmaine.com Everything Portland and more! Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:42:45 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Portland Photo of the Week: Ferry Village http://www.iloveportlandmaine.com/2012/02/10/portland-photo-of-the-week-ferry-village/ http://www.iloveportlandmaine.com/2012/02/10/portland-photo-of-the-week-ferry-village/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:40:00 +0000 Jeff Mateja http://www.iloveportlandmaine.com/?p=2503

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This week’s Photo of the Week by Corey Templeton shows Portland’s Ferry Village from across the harbor. For more photos from Corey, visit www.portlanddailyphoto.com.

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Saturday, Feb. 11 – Go bowling at Yankee Lanes (867 Riverside Rd in Portland) from 6 pm to 9 pm and listen to local high school rock bands, presented by the Maine Academy of Modern Music. $5 admission, for more info click here.

Sunday, Feb. 12 – Kids, Kartoons, and Kotzschmar – a family concert at City Hall in Portland starting at 2 pm (fun preconcert activities begin at 1:15). Featuring Rob Richards (House Organist at Disney’s El Capitan theatre) and illustrator Christina Siravo, this fun-filled event is $10 for general admission, ages 12 and under are free. Click here for more details.

And if you’re looking for ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day, be sure to check out Back Bay Grill (65 Portland Street), Bar Lola (100 Congress Street), and The Salt Exchange (245 Commercial Street) for delicious romantic dinners.

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Every February 14, Portland, Maine residents and visitors get a special treat thanks to an anonymous phantom…the city is covered in paper hearts for all to enjoy.

A tradition that began in 1976 in Portland, the Valentine’s Day Phantom has become a heartwarming sight, and has since spread to Vermont  cities , and Colorado as well.

No one knows the identity of the Valentine’s Phantom, making the paper hearts even more mysterious.

Portland residents should keep a look out this Tuesday, as the Phantom is sure to strike again.

Click here for more history and fun facts about the Valentine’s Day Phantom.

]]> http://www.iloveportlandmaine.com/2012/02/09/the-valentines-day-phantom-a-portland-maine-tradition/feed/ 0 Italian Wine Tasting at LeRoux Kitchen in Portland http://www.iloveportlandmaine.com/2012/02/06/italian-wine-tasting-at-leroux-kitchen-in-portland/ http://www.iloveportlandmaine.com/2012/02/06/italian-wine-tasting-at-leroux-kitchen-in-portland/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:14:42 +0000 Jeff Mateja http://www.iloveportlandmaine.com/?p=2494 For all you wine connoisseurs, make sure you head over to LeRoux Kitchen on Commercial Street in Portland on Wednesday night – Italian winemaker Niccolo Chiocciolo will be there to conduct a wine tasting with Chef Lee Skawinski from Vignola and Cinque Terre, who will also be demonstrating a variety of risottos.

Anyone over 21 is welcome to attend. The event is free and is held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. For reservations, call 207-347-6154 and be sure to check out the website for more information.

]]> http://www.iloveportlandmaine.com/2012/02/06/italian-wine-tasting-at-leroux-kitchen-in-portland/feed/ 0 New Listing: 2 Dale Court, Portland Maine http://www.iloveportlandmaine.com/2012/02/06/new-listing-2-dale-court-portland-maine-2/ http://www.iloveportlandmaine.com/2012/02/06/new-listing-2-dale-court-portland-maine-2/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:20:54 +0000 Jeff Mateja http://www.iloveportlandmaine.com/?p=2491 Lovely, spacious 2 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom cape with an open floor plan and recently updated eat-in kitchen. Featuring an oversized 1-car garage with plenty of extra storage space, this fantastic home is move-in ready. The home is part of a strong FHA-approved association.

Click here to see more about this property and others.

Click here for a full virtual tour of this property.

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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Click here to see more about this property and others.

Click here for a full virtual tour of this property.

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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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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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!

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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

]]> http://www.iloveportlandmaine.com/2012/02/03/check-out-the-portland-maine-photo-of-the-week/feed/ 0 Wipeout Wednesdays: Free Ski and Snowboarding Tips at Payson Park in Portland, Maine http://www.iloveportlandmaine.com/2012/01/31/wipeout-wednesdays-free-ski-and-snowboarding-tips-at-payson-park-in-portland-maine/ http://www.iloveportlandmaine.com/2012/01/31/wipeout-wednesdays-free-ski-and-snowboarding-tips-at-payson-park-in-portland-maine/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:39:23 +0000 Jeff Mateja http://www.iloveportlandmaine.com/?p=2467 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

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