Posts Tagged Portland

Portland Named #1 City For ‘Second Acts’

Jul 27

Posted by Jeff Mateja in Entertainment, Fun, Nightlife, Restaurants, Shopping, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

photo by Corey Templeton

Portland, Maine has recently been named as the #1 city in America for “Second Acts” by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, meaning empty nesters looking for a change should check out our beautiful city!

Kiplinger’s compiled lists of the top 5 best cities for various times in life, whether someone be just starting out, an empty nester, or a retiree. Each list reveals the top five cities that satisfy specific requirements for each life stage, including cost of living, income growth, population share for each age group, crime rate, healthcare, public schools, and community services and cultural resources.

Check out the complete list here!

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Portland, Maine Photo of the Week

Jul 27

Posted by Jeff Mateja in Art, Entertainment, Fun, Green / Environmental, Oceanfront, Scenic | No Comments

This week’s best photo of Portland is by local photographer Lauren Sawyer! To see more of Lauren’s work, check out her website here!

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Free Tours of The Coast Guard Cutter Eagle This Weekend

Jul 26

Posted by Jeff Mateja in Entertainment, Events, Fun, History, Oceanfront, Scenic | 2 Comments

The Coast Guard Cutter Eagle will be arriving in Portland at 10 a.m. tomorrow and will be docked there until Monday, offering free tours throughout the weekend for the public to enjoy as part of its 2012 cruise.

Tours are available on Friday between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

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10th Annual Festival of Nations This Sunday in Portland

Jul 26

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This Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., celebrate Maine’s diversity and traditions at Deering Oaks Park!

This is the 10th year for the Greater Portland Festival of Nations, which is free and open to anyone. It involves performing arts, crafts, music, and food from a variety of backgrounds.

Be sure to check it out! For more info call 541-9173!

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Dropkick Murphys to Join Mumford & Sons at Eastern Prom Show

Jul 26

Posted by Jeff Mateja in Entertainment, Events, Fun, Music, Nightlife, Scenic | 1 Comment

As if the upcoming Mumford & Sons show couldn’t get any cooler…Dropkick Murphys will be joining the band for its all-day show on the Eastern Prom August 4th.

The “Gentlemen of the Road Stopover” show will go from noon to 9 p.m. and will feature several bands, including St. Vincent, Dawes, The Maccabees, Apache Relay, Simone Felice, and Haim.

Following their performance with Mumford & Sons, Dropkick Murphys will perform again at the State Theatre with the Parkington Sisters at 10:30 p.m. Tickets for the show are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Tickets will go on sale 10 a.m. Friday at statetheatreportland.com

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Tags: concert, dropkick murphys, Eastern Promenade, Maine, mumford & sons, Music, Portland

Portland, Maine Featured in MSN Re:Discover

Jul 23

Posted by Jeff Mateja in Art, Bar, Business, Entertainment, Events, Fun, History, Music, Nightlife, Oceanfront, Restaurants, Scenic, Shopping | No Comments

Four Portland, Maine residents got a chance to show off everything they love about the city in a new segment from MSN, Re:Discover. Check it out as they talk about their favorite places in Portland, what they love about living here, and everything the city has to offer!

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Didn’t Get Mumford & Sons Tickets? You Still Have a Chance to See Them

Jul 23

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The Mumford & Sons concert on August 4 may have sold out within hours, but there is still a chance to see them live!

On August 3, the band will be performing a free concert at Bull Moose Music in Scarborough to a limited number of people who pre-order their new album “Babel” starting on Tuesday. The time has not yet been determined.

Details about this concert are available at www.BullMoose.com.

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Legally Blonde Coming to Maine State Music Theatre

Jul 13

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The Maine State Theatre in Brunswick has some upcoming performances you won’t want to miss.

Legally Blonde will be performed tomorrow for the last time at 7:30 p.m.

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard will begin from July 18-August 4, with all shows at 7:30 p.m.

42nd Street will be shown August 8-25 as well.

Tickets to the shows are available here, with prices varying.

Don’t miss these dazzling shows and performances!

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New Listing: 78 Saco Street, Westbrook

Jul 13

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Click here for a full property tour!

Great investment opportunity with lots of renovations! Sunny 2-unit with new electrical system, Corian kitchens & showers, hardwood floors, & brand new kitchens and bathroom vanities! Features oversized 1-car garage, deck, and newer heating system.

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 207-553-1332.

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