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Siano’s Pizzeria to open in Portland’s Old Port

In my travels recently, I saw and have confirmed via SianosPizzeria.net that Siano’s Restaurant plans to open a third location at 505 Fore Street, Portland, in March 2010. You may remember this Old Port location was previously home to Una Winebar and Portland Pie. A trip to the site noted building permits and work being performed to transform the property. Rivalries Sports Bar and Brian Boru are already strong mainstays just steps away.

The brick oven pizzeria adds its third location to the list along with the original Siano’s located at 5 Brentwood Street, Portland, in the popular Rosemont neighborhood, and it’s 140 Main Street, Freeport location, just up the road from L.L. Bean’s flagship store. I’m interested to know whether a brick oven will adorn the new location and give that warm feel to customers like the 5 Brentwood St restaurant.

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Cruise Ship Destination – Portland, Maine

Explorer Of The Seas

Explorer Of The Seas

Whether you’ve ventured down to the East End of Commercial Street, looked from the Casco Bay Bridge up the harbor, or witnessed more of a buzz around town with crowded sidewalks and eating establishments, then you probably have noticed Cruise Ship Season is in full swing in Portland, Maine.

The arrival of American Glory, a small American cruise ship in late July, marked the beginning of the season of cruise ship activity in Portland, which is scheduled to draw 48 vessels into Portland’s harbor and just over 70,000 passengers to welcome to our wonderful city.

On Saturday, September 5, Explorer Of The Seas, a Royal Caribbean cruise liner and the largest cruise ship (1,020 feet, 138,000-ton and 3,114 passengers) to visit Portland this year berthed for a 12-hour stop in the Old Port to the delight of many area businesses. You may have noticed the abundance of guests to the shores, shops, and restaurants, while others took quick trips via VIP Tour Buses to visit the area lighthouses, like Portland Head Light and our popular signature store, LL Bean in Freeport. This particular vessel plans to visit Portland three more times over the next two months.

The season could not come at a better time for the area businesses, who can expect a steady September and October flow of guests as we will welcome 36 of the 48 total vessels to visit Portland in these two months alone. Overall, the cruise ships will introduce just over 70,000 visitors to Portland.

According to reports from Cruise Lines International Association of Florida, Maine ranked 41st in the country in economic benefits from cruise ships with an estimated $24 million spent by guests during their visits here. Other industry experts believe Portland and Bar Harbor, the busiest Maine cruise ship destination generated more than that figure.

Either way, it’s great for the Portland, Maine economy and wonderful that visitors can experience the city along their journey.

Looking at the cruise ship schedule we can expect visits from the major cruise lines Carnival, American Cruise, Celebrity, and Royal Caribbean just to name a few. I personally cannot wait to see the Carnival Triumph (893 feet and 101,500 tons) and Jewel Of The Seas (962 feet and 90,090 tons). For more information on the schedule of ships, please check out;

For further information on when to expect the next cruise ships into Portland, please check out Port of Portland Maine Cruise Schedule

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LL Bean FREE Summer Concert – The Wallflowers – August 15

thewallflowers1 Freeport, Maine, will continue to draw crowds for more than just camping supplies and outer wear again this weekend, as the LL Bean Summer Concert Series is in full swing.

On Saturday, August 15, at 7:30pm, fans will again be entertained by the Grammy Award Winning group, The Wallflowers, featuring frontman Jakob Dylan. We understand from the Public Relations folks at LL Bean that there will also be a special opening performance for all to enjoy. Arrive early, as this show will again be packed!

Another note…We have been contacted by the folks at LL Bean to remind concert attendees that LL Bean could use your assistance to “Help Fight Hunger” as they work with local and statewide food pantries to collect non-perishable foods. If you would be so kind as to bring a canned or boxed, non-perishable food to the concert with you to donate that would be very much appreciated. Thank You and enjoy the show!!!

For more information on upcoming shows (there are four more after this weekend) please check out; LL Bean Concert Performance Lineup

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Free Concert Dates Announced – LL Bean & Alive at Five

For those music lovers and those who like to get out and do something different, L.L. Bean and The City of Portland have both announced their free concert dates and performers for this summer.

L.L. Bean announced their 2009 L.L. Bean Summer Concert Series in the Park near their flagship store in Freeport, Maine will begin Saturday, June 27, at 7:30pm and will continue each Saturday at 7:30pm through September 5, and a final show on Sunday, September 6. Acts will includes the likes of Blues Traveler, Patty Loveless, Dar Williams, and The Wallflowers to name a few. As always admission is free.

The City of Portland in conjunction with a number of various radio stations and area business sponsors will once again host the Alive at Five Concert Series each and every Thursday between July 9 and August 6, from 5-8pm in Monument Square (corner of Preble and Congress Streets) in Downtown Portland. Featured acts include Spencer and The School Spirit Mafia, All The Real Girls, and The Pete Kilpatrick Band, among others. Shows will take place rain or shine and admission is free. With Sebago Brewing Company as one of the sponsors, there will be the beer garden for those of age to enjoy local cold brews while listening to the entertainment. You cannot beat that!

The L.L. Bean 2009 Summer Concert Series dates and performers can be found here – LL Bean Summer Concert Performances

The Alive at Five line up includes the following;

July 9 – Spencer and The School Spirit Mafia with This Way
July 16 – The Clash Of The Titans Showcase ( Roy Orbison vs Stevie Ray Vaughn vs Nirvana)
July 23 – Dave Gutter & Tony McNaboe
July 30 – All The Real Girls & The Leftovers
August 6 – Dominic and The Lucid & The Pete Kilpatrick Band

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