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It's almost as if it's a surprise when you see a headline say a business has "opened" instead of closed, right? Well, I'll be your positive social media blogger right now and remind you that there's still some really cool businesses opening in the city like the Boot Barn in South Portland.

Calling all captains and chickas who know how to put on a bikini to get invited on the ship. Here's a few bars you can all pull up on in your own boat to grab a drink.

If you're a Portland local then you know the pain that came with the 2019 news that Brian Boru would be permanently closing. These following businesses had that same affect.

It's HARD to find a good, classic, authentic bagel in Maine. Forage Market does the bagel scene right and I'm willing to say they've got the best ones in the state.

Maine has the most gullible tourists in the world and it's actually kind of hilarious. As a former veteran bartender in the Old Port in Portland, Maine, I think I've seen, heard, and experienced it all when it comes to the bar scene and the people who visit it. Here's 3 of my biggest take-away's that I've noticed tourists will never not be shocked to find out about Maine.

There's tons of hotels that may surprise you in the Portland, Maine, area, as they allow your furry friends to stay overnight with you. Check these out.

Portland's most elite dive-bar just claimed Monday, St. Patrick's Day 2025 as their last operating day in business. I think I speak for many when I say that Forest Ave won't ever be the same again with Samuel's absence. Here's 3 memories I bet we'll all miss the most.

What about the restaurants or shops that aren't exactly local, but would fit in Portland perfectly if only the city would bring them here? As a well traveled girl, let me give you some examples.

I could come up with 100 reasons why I love to live in Maine "Vacation Land", but I'll give you the top 3 that, in my opinion, that have most likely contributed to us being voted into the top 10 least hated category.

I can't think of a better state to back electric car usage than Portland, Maine. Here's 9 locations in the area you can charge your car for free.

One of the best parts about Maine is going on roadtrips and stopping at little convenient stores you've never been to along the way. If you're lucky, you'll land on one with a surprisingly decent pizza slice like the one at J Brothers Variety in Cumberland.

When I asked myself what the top 3 restaurants were that I've tried this year, it was almost too easy of an answer for me. Here are some of my top choices that serve as both new and old staples of their towns that are must-visit's.

Ever since the pandemic, closures have branched out into Freeport and surrounding towns as well. There's a few heavy hitters that humbled us real well when they permanently closed though. Here they are:

Replacing Sticky Sweet in Portland comes a new candy shop named Sod. There has never been such a unique way to sell candy in the old port that takes after Danish roots. This one will do well.

I get a kick out of the times I learn about a new dive bar in my area that I had no idea existed. Here's a few of the most elite dive bars around the Portland area that are staples to the people that know about them.

I've always heard the term "they're more afraid of you than you are of them" yet could never full-heartedly could believe it. It's true though, along with these other 3 interesting facts I was surprised to learn about while I was doom scrolling bears on Google.