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Moving to Portland, Maine in 2023
Moving to Portland, Maine Are you thinking about moving to Portland, Maine? If so, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve created this guide to serve as a reference point. I’d like to think I can provide some perspective for people who have lived in Maine their entire life, while also providing a helpful perspective if … Continued

Best Coffee Shops in Portland, Maine (2025 Edition)
The Best Coffee Shops in Portland, Maine (2025 Edition) After scanning some websites with similar lists online, I thought I’d create a definitive guide to Portland’s coffee shops. I hope this saves you some time Google searching or reading Yelp reviews. Before we jump in, I wanted to establish a few ground rules and provide … Continued

Humpty Dumpty No Longer The Maine Chip?
The Humpty Story Growing up in Maine you are very familiar with the household name of Humpty Dumpty, and no not the nursery rhyme, although it’s been said that the Maine-born company originally got it’s name from the nursery rhyme. When living in Maine you could find Humpty Dumpty, a budget brand, thin potato chip … Continued

Our favorite local shops in Portland, Maine (2023 edition)
Our favorite local shops in Portland, Maine Many of the guides on Mainer I’ve personally written, but I recently had someone reach out and asking where they should shop. As someone who avoids shopping like the plague, I definitely wasn’t the right person to write about this. I also recently connected with Kristine Trogner – she used to … Continued

Buying Maine Lobster Online in 2023
Buying Maine Lobster online in 2023 So there’s a pretty good chance you are looking for a place to purchase lobster from Maine online. You’ve come to the right place! If you’re visiting Maine, we’ve compiled some great seafood places to check out in Portland. Ordering Maine lobster online is a seemingly straightforward process, but there are a … Continued