May 2011 Portland’s new bistro in Longfellow Square “has the peach” and is at the top of its game. By Diane Hudson Welcome Petite Jacqueline! The impressive French bistro is the brainchild of the folks who gave us five fifty-five on Congress Street: chef/owner Steve...
Live! From Harpswell …The Barrymores of Comedy
May 2011
Comedy clan Bob, Abby, and Chris Elliott navigate their careers from here.
EuroMaine
May 2011
You don’t have to cross the Atlantic to experience European charm. Transport yourself to the continent at these hotels and inns.
Petite Jacqueline
May 2011
Portland’s new bistro in Longfellow Square “has the peach” and is at the top of its game.
Buck’s Naked BBQ
April 2011 By Diane Hudson Northern Comfort Buck's 'Naked' lunch and dinner is down & delicious–roadhouse style. Upon entering the rough but warm roadhouse atmosphere, immediately it hits you–the aroma of good, old-fashioned barbecue. The sweet, smoky scent is...
What’s 25 Years Between Friends?
April 2011
“Sometimes, I feel the past and the future pressing so hard on either
side that there’s no room for the present at all.” –Evelyn Waugh
Lost Horizon
April 2011
In the mid-1980s, One City Center rose from the geomancy of The Golden Triangle, a miracle of urban feng shui. But with the build-up of the rest of the Old Port, can the wind meet its water?
Leading Lady
April 2011
Rachel Nichols is Sooo…in The Loop
Cruise Control
April 2011
Portland will host a record 59 cruise ships this year, carrying over 89,000 passengers. Show us the money!
Hug’s Italian Restaurant
February/March 2011 By Diane Hudson Base Camp Sugarloaf's beloved Italian hot spot comes down from the mount to delight Falmouth diners. Located in the former haunts of Johnny’s Bistro, Hug’s Italian Restaurant is rapidly assembling a fan base that includes regular...
A Man for All That
February/March 2011
Stepping down after a decade as city manager, Joe Gray reflects on Portland’s startling changes since he arrived here from Madison, Wisconsin, 41 years ago.

Incomparable You
February/March 2011
Banks blink. Assessors scratch their heads. How do you establish a value for one-of-a-kind houses that are both lovable and wacky-doodle?