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Buyer Specialist Ryan O’Leary Joins the Universal Properties at Keller Williams Team

Universal Properties at Keller Williams Realty is proud to announce that Ryan O’Leary has joined the team as a Buyer Specialist.

“Ryan has lived in Portland for most of his life, which means he is greatly familiar with the area,” president and CEO Jeff Mateja says, “We’re very lucky to have Ryan joining us.”

Ryan is always aware of what’s going on in the local economy, and says his biggest drive is seeing his clients happy after making their moves.

After beginning his career in the residential construction industry, Ryan gained an interest in selling real estate and has loved it ever since.

In his free time, Ryan is an avid disc golfer, plays the guitar, and enjoys going to new restaurants, reading, and going to concerts.

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National Park Week is Coming

Don’t miss your chance to see all of the gorgeous National Parks the United States has to offer - National Park Week (April 21 – 29) will let you into some great parks for free!

Check out the list of free admission parks!

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L.L. Bean Donates $1 Million to Healthy Hometowns Program

L.L. Bean has announced its donation of $1 million to Healthy Hometowns, a non-profit organization designed to get kids outdoors and participating in fun physical activities in over 400 Maine communities.

Seth Wescott and Joan Benoit Samuelson, two Olympic gold medalists were at an event put together by L.L. Bean today for the announcement.

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Carmina Weekend at University of Southern Maine

The Carmina Burana (“Musical Weekend”) is coming up soon to Merrill Auditorium, featuring the University of Southern Maine’s Concert Band, Chorale and Chamber Singers, and more than 50 alumni for a fantastic performance.

Friday, April 20, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Master classes led by USM School of Music alumni in Corthell Hall, 37 College Avenue, Gorham.

  • Jason Plourde ’02, voice
  • Elisabeth Marshall ’02, voice
  • Sam Woodhead ’96, trombone

Saturday, April 21, 2-4 p.m.

USM School of Music Open House. Free and open to the public at Corthell Hall.

Sunday, April 22, 3 p.m.

Carmina Burana - Spotlight Concert Series performance at Merrill Auditorium, Myrtle Street, Portland. $15  is the recommended donation at the door. Proceeds go toward music scholarships. Sponsored by HeadInvest; Murray, Plumb & Murray; Macdonald Page & Co LLC; and Down East, the Magazine of Maine.

Monday, April 23, 12 – 1:30 p.m.

Master classes led by USM School of Music alumnus in Corthell Hall.

  • Michael McGinnis ’95, saxophone
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Get in Shape Just in Time For Some Great Maine Races

Portland has a lot of upcoming races to look forward to – what better way to get motivated than to sign up for a few?

May 5: It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere 5K

Time & Place: 5 p.m. Freeport

After your run, enjoy a bonfire at Gritty McDuff’s Brew Pub. Your registration includes a beverage and collectible mug to drink with. The run benefits Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build Project.

May 19: GORUCK Challenge Adventure Race
Time & Place: 1 a.m. Portland

This race is a team event led by Green Berets that takes 8 to 10 hours and covers 15 to 20 miles. The route isn’t unveiled until the week of the event. You need to be prepared for this by bringing the right supplies (there’s a list of necessities online). Bring some friends – this is quite the challenge!

June 10: Pirate Tri

Time & Place: 8:15 a.m. Point Sebago Resort, Casco

Who doesn’t love pirates? This theatrical race includes a pirate ship, costumes, and more during the 1/3 mile swim, 14-mile bike and three-mile run event.

June 14: The Twilight 5K Road Race

Time & Place: 7 p.m. Southern Maine Community College, South Portland

Stunning sunset views, this race supports the Maine Cancer Foundation.

June 24: Bands on the Run Half Marathon & 5K

Time & Place: 8:30 a.m. Simard Payne Park, Lewiston

Six bands will be located along the race courses to entertain both runners and spectators. This will be a lot of fun!

July 22: Shipyard Old Port Half Marathon & 5K

Time & Place: 7:30 a.m. Portland

Finish  your run with a Shipyard beer garden on Maine State Pier. Great views!

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Photo of the Week: Portland Flea For All

This week’s best photo by local photographer Corey Templeton (portlanddailyphoto.com) features a new addition to Portland – Portland Flea For All. The flea market will be starting on April 14 and 15th, and will be open every weekend following from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Each weekend the building will come to life and feature local crafts, goods, and vendors for all to purchase and enjoy. Be sure to check it out, and have a great weekend!

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What Are Your Weekend Plans?

Looking for plans this weekend?

8:30 p.m. on Saturday - come listen to great music and help raise money to benefit victims of a recent fire in Fort Kent. Musicians include Dominic and The Lucid, John Clavette, Frank Hopkins and more. Empire Dine & Dance, 575 Congress St., Portland. $7 admission.

Hot Jazz Brunch with Sean Mencher, Bob Hamilton, Derek Moniz and special guests. Event help at Local Sprouts Cooperative, Portland. Admission is by donation from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Portland Resident Participates in Lifetime Reality Show ‘Love For Sail’

Portland resident Derek Lovely will soon be a Lifetime channel TV star, appearing on April 17th’s episode of “Love For Sail“, a reality show that puts single people on a ship as they try to find love, much like the 70′s show, “The Love Boat”.

Lovely, 28, filmed with the show in December on a trip from St. Thomas to Nassau to Miami.

In 2010, he was chosen as Maine’s hottest bachelor by Cosmopolitan Magazine.

When he’s not being a TV star, Derek works for Port Resources managing a group home for developmentally disabled adults and is a supervisor for UPS.

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Mumford & Sons to Perform at Portland’s Eastern Promendade

Folk rock fans better get ready – Mumford & Sons is coming to Portland, Maine this summer.

City council has approved the band to perform at the Eastern Promenade. The concert is expected to be Portland’s largest outdoor event (other than 4th of July celebrations) in years.

The concert, called “Gentlemen of the Road” and hosted by the State Theatre, will be on August 4, with gates opening at noon. There will be several local bands performing throughout the day, at Mumford & Sons, the main attraction, will play in the evening.

Portland is one of four cities in the country, and eight worldwide, that will host the band’s 2012 tour.

No information on ticket prices or purchase dates has been released at the moment, but we will keep you posted as the details are available.

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Road Closures For President Obama’s Portland Visit

The following roads in Portland will be closed from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. for President Obama’s fundraising visit:

High Street between Danforth Street and Congress Street

Spring Street between Park Street and Oak Street

Free Street between Congress Street and Oak Street

Oak Street between Free Street and Spring Street

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