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Elykssor Clothing Launches Limited Edition Portland Music Hoodies

Feb 20

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For those who like to stand out from the crowd, Elykssor Clothing is just what you need. By producing limited edition styles of hoodies, hats, and shirts, the clothing stays original and unique.

The next big launch for the company is the Portland Music hoodie, which will feature the signatures of local musicians Dave Gutter (Rustic Overtones and Paranoid Social Club), Spose, and Will Mallett (The Mallett Brothers Band). Be sure to check them out – only 50 are being produced and they will sell out quickly.

Elykssor will also be hosting a charitable concert on June 2 at Asylum in Portland, with proceeds going to Parkinson’s disease research.

Founded in 2008 by Kyle Poissonnier, a special education teacher in Freeport, the goal of Elykssor is to provide clothing for ambitious people on the quest for success. In 2009, Kyle partnered with Steven and Matthew Stern, and together, their team has brought Elykssor into the fashion world through limited edition and unique styles.

The Elykssor team is also focused on charitable work, donating a portion of their profits to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. The company is dedicated to helping cure the disease through sharing their profits and raising awareness.

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What Are You Doing This Weekend in Portland, Maine?

Jan 27

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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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22nd Annual Portland Bridal Show This Weekend at the Holiday Inn By the Bay

Jan 5

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Starting to think about your perfect Maine wedding? From the flowers, to the cake, to the music, there are so many decisions to make for your special day.

If you’re feeling stressed about all the decisions and finding the time to meet with several different businesses, the 22nd Annual Portland Bridal Show is the place for you this Saturday, January 7 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday January 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hosted at the Holiday Inn By the Bay at 88 Spring Street, this event will offer you the chance to meet with over 100 vendors in one location – saving you time and energy.

The show will be jam-packed with things for both the bride and groom to participate in, including a question and answer session with Amber Small from Sweetest Thing Weddings, Floral Design, and Events.

Each bride will receive a copy of the 2012 Real Maine Weddings magazine, and entered into the 2012 Real Maine Wedding of the Year contest!
The cost of the event is $10 admission, and an additional $5 admission to the VIB (Very Important Bride) Lounge Saturday night. Free for grooms on Saturday night.

For more information about The 22nd Annual Portland Bridal Show, contact Joan Montgomery at (207) 537-3000.

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Portland Maine Merry Madness Downtown Shopping December 15, 2011

Dec 9

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On December 15, 2011, Portland Downtown shops will stay open until 10PM for Merry Madness! Merry Madness starts off at Portland Regency on Milk Street from 5pm to 6pm with free hors d’ oeuvres and raffle prizes. Shops will also have complimentary refreshments for you to enjoy.

Merry Madness is a great opportunity to enjoy Portland’s finest holiday decorations and cheer and to shop locally!

What a great way to support our area businesses, visit with your neighbors, and meet a few new friends in Portland. Have a great time!

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Elykssor – Unique designer clothing, Locally owned and Local-minded

Aug 10

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Courtesy of Peter Jensen Bissell www.peterjensenbissell.com

ILovePortlandMaine.com was fortunate to sit down recently and chat with Elykssor founder, Kyle Poissonnier, to learn about his clothing business, including how he got started and where his dreams are set to take him on this journey.

Growing up in the small central Maine blue collar town of Skowhegan, Poissonnier had aspirations of playing college and professional football, which one could certainly understand given his strong and prominent athletic stature of today. Over the years, his love of sports and fashion would collide, with stints at Husson University and SUNY Albany, where Poissonnier played football and studied marketing, while simultaneously keeping a close watch on the latest trends in clothing and design. From there a fashion brand was born…Elykssor.

Elykssor, now just over three years in the business, derived its name from the medieval belief of an “elixir of life”, that would renew ones youth. According to the legend, those who drank the elixir would be granted eternal life and youth. We should also point out that “Kyle” spelled backwards appears in the name Elykssor, reminding me of my discussion with Poissonnier that he remembers his roots, believes strongly in supporting local businesses, and is true to his success and thankful of everyone who has and continues to help him achieve his dream.

Some day soon, I am sure Kyle will see his own storefront carrying the complete Elykssor line based on the compassion and drive he possesses towards his vision. Currently, there are a number of retail stores that carry the unique t-shirts, including MadWorld at 275 Commercial Street in the Old Port of Portland, Maine.

Courtesy of www.peterjensenbissell.com

For those of you not familiar with Elykssor, the brand offers unique print designs for “trendsetters”, delivering t-shirts in limited edition styles, and will soon branch out to hoodies and other wears. I was highly impressed at how attractive the t-shirts were as well as the wonderful quality. Not to mention that Kyle utilizes a local screen printer, artists, models, and photographer to capture and deliver the brand to you. A true believer in buying local and supporting local businesses…

For more information or to browse the Elykssor Collection, please visit www.elykssor.com

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Flavors of Freeport – March 25-27, 2011

Feb 18

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www.flavorsoffreeport.com

Flavors of Freeport is back yet again by popular demand for a fourth consecutive year from Friday, March 25, through Sunday, March 27, 2011. The weekend showcases the wonderful food, drinks, music, and hospitality of Freeport, Maine.

The event kicks off with Chef’s Signature Series and Libations Gala at the Hilton Garden Inn on Friday evening featuring 20 Freeport’s restaurants providing samples of the best dishes coupled with wines and beers. Tickets are only $25 per person. During the event, artwork from local artists will be sold at a set price of $200 with $125 going to the artist and $75 going to two charities, Freeport Community Services and Habitat for Humanity.

The Celebrity Waiter Luncheon on Saturday afternoon will feature three courses delivered to attendees by local celebrities who will entertain and joke for guests tips which will be donated to local charities. The celebrity waiter/waitress who earns the most tips will receive an award. Tickets are $38 per person or $288 for a table of eight.

For those coming to Freeport from out of town, there are packages and specials available at local hotels to encourage you to stay in downtown Freeport and enjoy the entire weekend. For further information, please visit Flavors of Freeport 2011.

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Portland Maine named Best Housing Market to Buy in 2011 by HousingPredictor.com

Jan 20

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Portland, Maine can now add Best Housing Market for 2011 to the list of great press, according to an International Business Times article, HousingPredictor.com ranked Portland #1 on it’s Best Housing Markets of 2011 List.

According to a press release, the list was compiled from the analysis of over 230 cities amongst all 50 states. You will note that Lewiston, Maine, also made the list at #13. Now is certainly a great time to buy. Way to go Portland, Maine.

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Classy Chassie Car Wash as winter approaches Portland

Dec 17

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Portland, Maine, is in store for our first snow fall this Sunday/Monday and while it may not be at the top of your mind with the holidays approaching, we noticed Classy Chassie Car Wash, at 1139 Forest Avenue, is offering 50% off on a three car wash deal through Portland’s newest deal of the day website Dealitious.com.

Just thought we would bring it to your attention before the snow falls.

What a great holiday gift. I am already thinking about the sand and salt that will be building up on my brand new vehicle and how nasty it will look.

After talking with the folks over at Dealitious.com, I understand there will be many more great local deals in store in the near future. Stay tuned Portland, Maine!!

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Portland Downtown’s Merry Madness Tonight

Dec 16

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Portland’s Downtown will be lit up and a buzz tonight, Thursday, December 16, so that you can get in some holiday shopping. Many stores and businesses will stay open until 10pm tonight so that you can shop until you drop, as they say. Additionally, you’ll be able to enjoy complimentary refreshments to keep you going and stay warm thanks to participating stores in Downtown Portland.

Merry Madness Portland kicks off at the Eastland Park Hotel, 157 High Street, from 5pm to 6pm with free hors d’oeuvres, raffle prizes from downtown shops and an exclusive map of open stores just for you.

Thanks to many participants and sponsors there will be a continuous FREE bus shuttle between the Eastland Park Hotel, Middle Street at Exchange Street, Temple Street at Free Street, and Commercial Street at Silver Street, between the hours of 5pm and 9:30pm.

For information on the participating stores and business, please visit Merry Madness Participating Stores Portland Maine

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Dealitious.com – Daily Deals that will make your mouth water

Dec 13

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Portland Maine now has a new website not only to provide a little something for its followers, but to help encourage users to buy local and support the local economy. That’s right, according to the site Dealitious.com, they plan to

“negotiate huge discounts on popular local goods, services and cultural events. Then we offer the deals to thousands of subscribers in a free daily email. The deals are activated only when a minimum number of people agree to buy. So our subscribers get a great deal and the business gets a ton of new customers. Win-win for everyone!”

Sounds like a great deal for everyone for sure. A visit to the website notes a 50% off deal at the popular Mexican restaurant El Rayo Taqueria, at the corner of York St and High St in Portland, with users having the ability to purchase a $30 coupon for $15. At the time of writing this post, a total of 47 coupons out of 150 available had been purchased (the website launched today!) and the deal is available for another day. We know these 50/50 coupons are very popular on the local radio stations when they are made available.

We signed up for the daily deals email alert and will surely watch this one closely, and hopefully you’ll also keep an eye out and support your local businesses here in Portland, Maine.

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