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Labor Day 2014 in Portland – What’s Open, What’s Closed?
Labor Day this year is on Monday, September 1. That means it’s a long weekend for the workforce. To help make the most of this free day, here is a full list of what’s going on and what’s open and closed in Portland on Labor Day.
Here’s What Tom Petty Fans Can Expect in Portland [PHOTOS]
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' "Hypnotic Eye" tour has been getting rave reviews and in just four days they will be live in concert at the Cross Insurance Arena in downtown Portland!
Since Petty first announced his was bringing his tour to Portland in July, the anticipation over this show has been building and building...
Former Market Basket CEO Makes Final Bid to Buy Chain [PHOTOS]
Arthur T. Demoulas, the former CEO of Market Basket, was making his final bid to buy the supermarket chain as thousands of workers continue to push the board of directors to reinstate him in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts and the company continues to lose millions of dollars, according to the Boston Globe...
Shoulds Pats Sign Tony Gonzalez? [PHOTOS]
Former NFL Pro Bowl Tightend Tony Gonzalez may be itching to put on the pads again and play this season and the New England Patriots may be very interested in signing him, according to team's web site.
Patriots.com recently reported that Gonzalez recently retired from the Atlanta Falcons and has agreed to work for the NFL on CBS Sports as an analyst for the upcoming season...
What is Portland’s Most Expensive Home for Sale? [PHOTOS]
Portland's largest turn of the 20th century home is also the most expensive home for sale in the city, according to Zillow.com.
Jim Koch Gives Maine Craft Beer Brewers High Praise [VIDEO]
Sam Adams craft beer founder Jim Koch was the featured guest with The Captain & Celeste Blimp Morning Show at the Porthole restaurant in Portland on Wednesday morning and he shared his admiration for Maine's craft beer brewers.
Koch founded Sam Adams and the Boston Beer Co. 30...
Patriots Players, Fans Come Together at Training Camp [VIDEO]
If you've never been to a New England Patriots training camp practice, you don't know what you are missing. Unlike regular season games, Patriots fans get to interact with their favorite players much more than they normally would.
Even during a routine placekicker drills on the practice field, Patriots fans who happen to be sitting in the end zone get to not only watch them kick football through t
So How Cool was #ClashBashBBQ… [PHOTOS]
Our first #ClashBashBBQ event at Thompson's Point in Portland on Saturday was just awesome!From the four bands that performed so many great songs from the 70's, 80's, 90's and 2K to the great Shipyard beer, wine and barbecue, the capacity crowd enjoyed a perfect evening of rocking entertainment...
Patriots, Eagles to Play Under Friday Night Lights [PHOTOS]
After a week of joint practices, your New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles are ready to play their preseason game on Friday night at Gillette Stadium and the Blimp will have all the action for you starting at 7:30 p.m.
The Blimp was also at Patriots training camp on Tuesday to capture the sights and sounds...
Belichick Recalls Giants Coaching Days [AUDIO]
New England Patriots' head coach Bill Belichick has always been regarded as one of the defensive gurus of the NFL and he made that reputation for himself as the defensive coordinator of the New York Giants during the 1980's and early 1990's...
What is Biddeford’s Most Expensive Home for Sale? [UPDATED]
Biddeford Pool offers some of the most stunning beaches in southern Maine and the most expensive home for sale in this community will allow you to enjoy the beach just steps from your door.
According to the Zillow.com, the 4,348 square foot home with six bedrooms and four bathrooms was on the market for $6...
Portland Gets Rocked by Heavy Rain, Flooding [PHOTOS]
Portland residents continue to clean up from Wednesday night's flooding that resulted from nearly 6.5 inches of rain, according to WMTW.
The Portland television news station reported that the Portland Fire Department had up to 80 calls for flooded basements and businesses that sustained water damage...
Patriots Owner Welcomes ‘Girlfriend’ [VIDEO]
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has a reputation for being a business visionary, the ultimate Patriots fan and the man who transformed what was once a less than stellar football team into three-time Super Bowl champions.
But Kraft also has a big heart that is full of compassion for the most vulnerable members of his community...
Belichick Mum on Jon Bon Jovi’s Move to Buy Buffalo Bills [AUDIO]
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has long been regarded as a master when it comes to not telling the media anything that would ever compromise his game plans, which often results in less than spectacular press conferences.
But there was one instance during his Tuesday morning presser before the Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles held their first joint practice at Gillette Stadium that
Tom Brady Still No. 1 for Pats Fans [VIDEO]
Tom Brady has led the New England Patriots as one of the best NFL quarterbacks of all time for 13 seasons and his leadership was on display throughout Tuesday's Training Camp practice at Gillette Stadium.
Brady began the day by participating in drills with backup QBs Ryan Mallett and Jimmy Garoppolo and their receiving corps...
Former U. Maine Star Sets Sights on Patriots [VIDEO]
New England Patriots wide receiver Derrick Johnson was pretty pleased at the end of Tuesday's joint practice with the Philadelphia Eagles at Gillette Stadium.