recreation

Maine Kids are Back on the Field, What You Should Know About Concussions.
Maine Kids are Back on the Field, What You Should Know About Concussions.
Maine Kids are Back on the Field, What You Should Know About Concussions.
Contact sports can result in head injuries and concussions. A blow, jolt or violent shaking of the head can lead to the brain's normal functions being affected. Not all concussions result in a loss of consciousness, so it's important to get checked out after any form of head trauma...
“Back In the Maine Stream” Now Has Portland Meetings!
“Back In the Maine Stream” Now Has Portland Meetings!
“Back In the Maine Stream” Now Has Portland Meetings!
Bob Pelletier and Marc Bilodeau head a unique organization that gives disabled veterans therapeutic fishing experiences. Back In the Maine Stream is an organization of veterans helping other disabled veterans to find fellowship, recreation and support through fishing...
Safely Use Your Charcoal Grill During Our Maine Summer!
Safely Use Your Charcoal Grill During Our Maine Summer!
Safely Use Your Charcoal Grill During Our Maine Summer!
Portable grills are part of summertime in Blimpville. They go to the lake, pond, campground, beaches and backyards too. They make roughing it tasty, but they can also be a huge fire hazard if you don't know what you're doing. U.S. fire departments respond to an average of 3,000 home structure fires and 5,100 outdoor fires involving grills, hibachis and barbecues every year...
Free Portland Splash Pads Are Open! Times and Places!
Free Portland Splash Pads Are Open! Times and Places!
Free Portland Splash Pads Are Open! Times and Places!
After getting a makeover that includes new textured paint to prevent slipping, the splash pad in Portland's Deering Oaks Park is now open to cool off your kids after school today, and for the rest of the summer! Portland has many playgrounds for kids to enjoy when school gets out and they need to release some energy...
Mainers Are Bicycling to Work. Prevent Bike Theft!
Mainers Are Bicycling to Work. Prevent Bike Theft!
Mainers Are Bicycling to Work. Prevent Bike Theft!
Warmer temperatures have bicyclists out in full force. Keeping the air clean and working those glutes, good for you! Today's bicycles are no joke either, you can drop a lot of money on them, and for some folks they are the primary source of transportation...
What’s Up For Your April “Staycation”?
What’s Up For Your April “Staycation”?
What’s Up For Your April “Staycation”?
It's April vacation! This week is a combination of play dates and getting stuff done for my family. We have plans to travel later this year, so this is officially a "Staycation". It's a balance between keeping the wee beasties entertained and knocking off the spring to-do list...
South Portland WinterFest is This Weekend!
South Portland WinterFest is This Weekend!
South Portland WinterFest is This Weekend!
Come out and play this weekend! WinterFest 2016 starts this Friday evening from 4 to 6, with skating and a luminary display at Mill Creek Park! There will also be hot chocolate, games on ice, 'smores and fire pits! Saturday morning the festivities begin with a live Blue Grass band and a Pancake Breakfast at the South Portland Community Center from 8-10:30...
Beer Is Good For You! Special Clinic Saturday!
Beer Is Good For You! Special Clinic Saturday!
Beer Is Good For You! Special Clinic Saturday!
Calling Dr. Love! Beer really does have some health benefits, learn more about them here! Of course, moderation is important! Come enjoy the delicious flavors and effects of over 100 brews from America's best craft breweries at Portland on Tap this Saturday at the Cross Insurance Arena...
Reasons for Being Late. My Latest.
Reasons for Being Late. My Latest.
Reasons for Being Late. My Latest.
I run late. I find 3 other things that I ABSOLUTELY have to do as I run out the door. You do that too? However, the other morning I was not awake enough to see that there was something seriously off with my clock. This oversight caused me to be ten minutes late...
What Huge Snack Did You Finish in One Sitting?
What Huge Snack Did You Finish in One Sitting?
What Huge Snack Did You Finish in One Sitting?
When we were 'upta camp this summer my family of five polished off an enormous pan of baked ziti that was intended to feed two families. It contained two pounds of pasta and two jars of spaghetti sauce! After a day of swimming and tubing in the sun, we couldn't seem to stop...
Do You Wanna’ Build a Snow Man? NO!!! [VIDEO]
Do You Wanna’ Build a Snow Man? NO!!! [VIDEO]
Do You Wanna’ Build a Snow Man? NO!!! [VIDEO]
The snow is really getting to me. Between snow days and kids' sick days, I feel like I haven't left the house in far too long. None of us have! So I took a deep breath and watched my kids and dogs, along with Daddy, build a snow man.