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Dog-friendly Inn by the Sea pampers pups & people

Greater Portland Hilary Nangle - November 1, 2020

https://www.facebook.com/132513573448735/videos/1535843809950563 The über dog-friendly Inn by the Sea makes it easy to travel with your pooch. This luxury inn edging Crescent Beach State Park in...

The Press Hotel in Portland, Maine, is decorated with a newspaper theme honoring the building's former life as home to the state's largest paper. ©Hilary Nangle

Checking in: The Press Hotel, Portland, Maine

Greater Portland Hilary Nangle - April 24, 2018

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The Press Hotel, on the corner of Congress and Exchange Streets, is within easy reach of most of downtown Portland's must-see sights, must-eat restaurants,...

Explore Fort Preble and mosey out the breakwater to Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse in South Portland. ©hilary Nangle

Visit South Portland for bagels, breakfast, lighthouses, and history

Greater Portland Hilary Nangle - April 22, 2018

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When sunshine and a hint of spring greeted my awakening, I decided to loop out to South Portland for breakfast with a friend. It...

For a budget-friendly stay in Greater Portland, consider the retro Maine Idyll Motor Court in Freeport.

Cheap Sleeps Greater Portland: inexpensive lodgings in Portland & Freeport, Maine

Greater Portland Hilary Nangle - February 20, 2018

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These properties in Greater Portland Maine offer budget lodging with a bit of, uhm character. (Updated March 7, 2024) Black Elephant Hostel, Portland, Maine This family-owned and...

The Percy Inn not only has well equipped rooms, but also a great location in downtown Portland as well as free onsite parking. ©Hilary Nangle

Checking in: Portland’s Percy Inn is a great choice for independent-minded travelers

Greater Portland Hilary Nangle - February 11, 2018

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The Percy Inn delivers everything an independent-minded traveler needs. This handsome, 1830 Federal-style row house is sited downtown Portland, Maine, just a few steps...

Original architectural elements enrich a stay at The Francis, a 15-room boutique hotel in Portland, Maine. ©Hilary Nangle

Checking In: The Francis, Portland’s newest boutique hotel

Greater Portland Hilary Nangle - February 4, 2018

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I'm sure late 19th-century Maine architect Francis Fassett would be pleased with The Francis, Portland's newest boutique hotel. Fassett designed the Congress Street home...

Maine reasons to shop Freeport beyond Bean’s

Greater Portland Hilary Nangle - November 26, 2016

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Next time you shop Freeport, including the L.L. Bean Mothership and the satellite national outlets, seek out the Maine-owned shops amidst them. Unlike many outlet...

Kudos to Maine’s 2016 James Beard Award semi-finalists

Greater Portland Hilary Nangle - February 17, 2016

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The James Beard Awards have released the semi-finalists for the 2016 restaurant and chef awards, and once again, Maine is well represented. Here's where...

Cape Elizabeth’s Inn by the Sea successfully launches homeless dog adoption program

Greater Portland Hilary Nangle - May 10, 2015

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Well that didn't take long! The first dog in the new foster-to-adoption program at the uber-dog-friendly Inn By the Sea, in Cape Elizabeth, came...

Two new barbeque joints open in Maine

Greater Portland Hilary Nangle - September 2, 2013

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My apologies; I've been neglecting this site as I've been trying to visit every nook and cranny of Maine for a new edition of...

Maine Restaurant Week's guide to how to choose where to dine with your valentine.

Where to dine on Valentine’s Day in Portland

Greater Portland Hilary Nangle - February 2, 2013

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I love this flow chart, created by the good folks at Maine Restaurant Week, detailing suggestions for where to dine with your loved one...

Portland to Boston: Bus or train?

Greater Portland Hilary Nangle - January 31, 2013

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Debating the best way to travel between Boston and Maine? The best options are the Concord Coachlines bus service or the Amtrak Downeaster train...

Savoring art, antiques, and the art of breakfast at Portland’s Pomegranate Inn

Greater Portland Hilary Nangle - January 21, 2013

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NOTE: As of January, 2025, The Pomegranate Inn is part of the West End Inn. It's currently under renovation. Updated June 19, 2025 Every morning,...

Musical notes from around Maine: Strand concert series and PSO’s new season

Greater Portland Hilary Nangle - September 30, 2012

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Here are some upcoming concerts and musical events in Maine worth your attention. Suzanne Vega and Arlo Guthrie Headline the Strand Fall Concert Series Check out...