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Memorial Day can be tough, what with the three-day weekend and the unavoidable reminders that summer is a-comin’. That said, Memorial Day Weekend is fantastic. Also, Memorial Day Weekend shouldn’t be wasted. Save your 48-hour naps for July and plan something deserving of a three-day weekend. We’ll help:// Read more// BLOGS
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Fore Front Fashion W/ Laura SerinoSpring cleaning your face
My skin hasn’t gotten the memo yet. I’m not fifteen anymore. Why the pimple? Why the patchy dry skin in the winter? Aren’t I supposed to be a glowing, dewy adult by now?! Luckily, I’ve found a pretty good solution. Drumroll please…!
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Newz by The Nunz W/ Holly NunanSteiner Street says farewell with one final show at Flask Lounge tonight
I’m going to make the call right now and say that the long, holiday weekend starts now. This Thirsty Thursday is serving up some tasty treats so why not let it have its way and make it a part of the long weekend? Here we go, babies!
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Newz by The Nunz W/ Holly NunanMC22 hosts an epic bboy battle at this week’s Rap Night at The Big Easy
Oh man, it’s been a while since I’ve been pushing this hard for the weekend, but we’re already to Wednesday and almost half way there to a freakin’ long weekend, my babies. So keep doing it to it and get out there tonight as Wednesday has a crap-ton (actual scientific unit of measurement) of awesome stuff going on. Here we go!
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Fore Front Fashion W/ Laura SerinoMeet a shopkeeper: Dustin from Portland Dry Goods
I am very intimidated by men that dress better than me and Dustin Otto, who works at Portland Dry Goods, happens to be one of those guys. Portland Dry Goods remains one of my favorite destinations for menswear and high-quality wares in Portland. Meet Dustin and see where he likes to go for beer, brunch and a good book.
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Newz by The Nunz W/ Holly NunanThe rock n’ roll dance party rolls on with Wild Thing downstairs at The Asylum
So Monday was actually surprisingly less painful than I had anticipated and I hope it was the same for all you cats as well. Luckily it looks like Tuesday’s shaping up to be pretty decent too. I know it’s still fairly early in the week, but there’s always a party going on somewhere around town tonight, so get it together and check it out!
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Fore Front Fashion W/ Laura SerinoHow to hit the tag sales like a mofo pro
May and June are the months for tag sales. If you’ve yet to try my favorite summer sport known as “garage sale-ing” then you’ve come to the right place. I’m a self-professed pro thanks to a Mother that has dragged me to them since I was in diapers. Here are some ways to hit the tag sale circuit to scour other peoples trash in search of some treasures.
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Newz by The Nunz W/ Holly NunanSpillers, Old Soul, and The Ramparts rock out for a good cause this evening
I’m going to try and keep this weekend’s momentum rolling right on through today so that way this Monday won’t seem so bad. It’s called denial and I’ll let you know how it works out. In the meantime, here are the haps for tonight.
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Who I Met W/ Greta RybusCHUCK LAKIN- Woodworker, coffin maker
Every project has its beginning and its end. It’s an adventure to see the design process to its end point through each challenge and inspiration. Chuck Lakin, a woodworker and home funeral educator, has this attitude for his craft and for his life. Meet Chuck.
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Newz by The Nunz W/ Holly NunanEric Bettencourt returns to Portland with a show tonight at St. Lawrence Arts Center
All right, mothahuggas, I’m pretty sure you don’t need me to tell you what day it is, but just know that it is time to bust out your fanciest Party Pants and get on down this evening. Personally I will be pre-gaming in Lewiston this evening, playing on a flat bed truck with a classic rock cover band to raise some funds for those affected by the fires.
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Fore Front Fashion W/ Laura SerinoWhat is Maine style? Caitlin Pierce from Wore Out weighs in!
Caitlin Pierce is the popular fashion blogger behind Wore Out, a Burlingtonian style blog. She weighs in on fashion in the 207, why she insists on living in VT and answers the question: are Mainers more fashionable than Vermonters? I think we all know the answer to that one…
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