http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/poortland/ Karen Beaudoin finds things for you to do in Portland that are FREE (or so darn cheap they're almost free) en-us kbeaudoin@mainetoday.com 2012-02-13T11:36:59-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/poortland/042087.html Sorry to break it to you, but it's Monday again. Yeah, I know, facing five straight work days is rough, but maybe if you plan on heading out for some bluegrass music tonight it will make the hours go by... 42087@http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/poortland/ 2012-02-13T11:36:59-05:00 http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/poortland/042083.html This week, unwind during your lunch hour on Thursday by attending the Portland Conservatory of Music's Noonday Concert at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church (425 Congress St.). The performance by Michael Albert and Bekkah Willey is free and it begins... 42083@http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/poortland/ 2012-02-09T12:03:27-05:00 http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/poortland/042070.html Monday will likely be a day to recover from the excitement - and lateness - of another Patriots Super Bowl. So you may not be up for a big evening after work. Still, there's no reason not to go out... 42070@http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/poortland/ 2012-02-02T11:27:45-05:00 http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/poortland/042051.html Next Monday you'll be exhausted after staying up late and celebrating (fingers crossed!) with the Patriots. So this Monday make sure you get out and about.... 42051@http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/poortland/ 2012-01-27T10:12:39-05:00 http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/poortland/042048.html The weather's been great this week but word is a change could be coming late Thursday night. So make sure you get out and about early this evening for some educational entertainment.... 42048@http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/poortland/ 2012-01-26T09:12:48-05:00 http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/poortland/042037.html Sustainability and savings are big deals these days. Everyone's interested in using less of everything but still maintaining the same full lifestyle. At Portland Museum of Art Monday you might get some tips for living a more compact life... 42037@http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/poortland/ 2012-01-23T09:13:11-05:00 http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/poortland/042035.html At The Local Buzz on Thursday Shanna Underwood shares her music and her experiences. Her songs of travel come through in a deep, bluesy voice starting at 8 p.m. No cover but donations welcome.... 42035@http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/poortland/ 2012-01-19T09:58:58-05:00 http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/poortland/042021.html Some folks have Monday off in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Most of us have to work, meaning it's the second straight five-day work week of the new year. Whatever your situation today, if you're in the Saco... 42021@http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/poortland/ 2012-01-16T09:09:26-05:00 http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/poortland/042018.html On Thursday, those who love a good love story can listen in as author Carla Maria Verdino-Sullwold talks about her book, "Raising Rufus, A Maine Love Story." The tale focuses on the midcoast adventures of Gus and Maria Sundergaard, husband... 42018@http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/poortland/ 2012-01-12T10:55:44-05:00 http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/poortland/042011.html There may not be much snow to speak of in these parts, but the winter white stuff is usually stacked pretty high in North Dakota. Well, at least it was in "Fargo." If you're pining for snow get your fill... 42011@http://www.mainetoday.com/blogs/poortland/ 2012-01-10T13:31:55-05:00