The Maine Effect

Camden International Film Festival

We were in Camden this weekend for our third year attending CIFF. Maine native, founder Ben Fowlie, continues to awe the region with the international documentaries he’s able to source. Rat’s Island, Bombay Beach, and opener, Hell and Back Again stole the show by day 3. Midcoast Maine with it’s …

Camden International Film Festival

A conversation with Ben Fowlie, Director and Founder, of the Camden International Film Festival.

Cocktails @ Local 188: The Brunch 75

Bar Manager at Local 188 Nathaniel Meiklejohn mixes up a cocktail called ‘The Brunch 75’, Local 188′s own take on the ‘French 75′. Follow along to enjoy at home, or head over to Local 188 to have onemixed by Nan’l himself.

Summer Ales @ Novare Res Bier Café

Bar Manager at Novare Res Bier Café Shahin Khojastehzad showcases 7 different types of ale perfect for a summer in Maine: Maine Beer Company – Peeper Ale Marshall Wharf Brewing Company – Cant Dog Kennebec Cider – Traditional Hard Cider Maine Mead Works Saison Dupont – Biere De Miel …

Cocktails @ Local 188: The Chishio

Bar Manager at Local 188 Nathaniel Meiklejohn mixes up an original cocktail called ‘The Chishio’, loosely translated to ‘spilt blood.’ This fresh yet spicy cocktail is the perfect way to kick your Sunday morning hangover. Follow along to enjoy at home, or head over to Local 188 to have one …

Spaces – The Cabin

The Maine Effect ‘Spaces’ presents: Maine Artist Nikki Pilgrim’s home nestled in the backwoods of West Bath, Maine. Nikki’s home is truly unique and showcases her passions of being a Maine artist, shop owner, merchant, thrifter, and collector.

Salty Peach designs

Yoshimi Felt bag by Elsie Moshimer, creator of Salty Peach designs. Elsie lives and works in Kennebunkport, Maine. Elsie started Salty Peach to communicate the need for people to slow down and focus on long-term. “I am generally impatient with monotony, and with the mass production addiction that our society …

Brunch Cocktails @ Local 188 Promo

Coming soon! 3 new brunch cocktail videos from Local 188.

Nikki Pilgrim’s Artwork – On Display @ Local 188

Artist Nikki Pilgrim, from West Bath, ME will be showcasing her new paintings at Local 188, in Portland, ME for the months of April & May, 2011. I encourage you all to take the opportunity over the next few months to view these great pieces of work that she created. …

Silly’s Restaurant

Between its tiny water cups, colorful decor, and outdoor patio, Silly’s is probably the most fun restaurant to eat at in Portland. It is located up in the East End on Washington Ave. Silly’s is a tiny little place (only 12 tables) so don’t be discouraged if you have to wait. They …