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Carpenter Greg Douglas opens the door to his home, while holding dozens of medical bills, in Harpswell, Maine, on Wednesday, July 1, 2009. The sign on the door reads "please!, wash hands! when arriving!... (Associated Press)

Carpenter Greg Douglas sits at his home in Harpswell, Maine, on Wednesday, July 1, 2009. The community held a benefit for him and put out collection cans to help with medical expenses after he was injured... (Associated Press)

Carpenter Greg Douglas sits with dozens of medical bills at his home in Harpswell, Maine, on Wednesday, July 1, 2009. The community held a benefit for him and put out collection cans to help with medical... (Associated Press)

Roger Doiron picks salad greens from his garden in front of his home, Thursday, July 2, 2009, in Scarborough, Maine. Doiron, a sustainable food advocate who campaigned for the First Family to plant a... (Associated Press)

Passengers, seen through an opening on the side of the Casco Bay ferry disembark and walk along the wharf on Little Diamond Island, Maine on Tuesday, June 30, 2009. June has received over 8 inches of... (Associated Press)

FILE - In This July 1997 file photo, fishermen cast into the Kennebec River below the Edwards Dam in Augusta, Maine. Government leaders and conservationists are gathering Tuesday June 30, 2009 at a park... (Associated Press)

FILE - In this June 1993, file photo, the Edwards Dam on the Kennebec River is shown in an aerial view, in Augusta, Maine. Government leaders and conservationists are gathering Tuesday June 30, 2009 at... (Associated Press)

FILE - In This July 1, 1999, file photo, a torrent of water pours through an opening in the 162-year-old Edwards Dam on the Kennebec River, in Augusta, Maine. Government leaders and conservationists are... (Associated Press)

Lobsterman Chris Andrews, seated at left, sells lobster out of the back of his pickup truck at a gas station, Saturday, June 13, 2009, in Portland, Maine. Low prices have prompted many lobster fishermen... (Associated Press)

Lobsterman Greg Turner sells lobster out of his garage, Thursday, June 18, 2009, in Scarborough, Maine. Low prices have prompted many lobster fishermen to bypass dealers and sell directly to consumers.... (Associated Press)

U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe, R-Maine, talks about health care reform during an interview at the Associated Press bureau in Portland, Maine, on Monday, June 29, 2009. (AP Photo/Pat Wellenbach) (Associated Press)

The Island Services boat emerges from a fog bank on its way out of Portland, Harbor, Thursday, June 25, 2009, in Portland, Maine. The bridge of an oil tanker rises out of the fog in the background. (AP... (Associated Press)

A commercial fishing boat heads out of Portland Harbor in Portland, Maine Thursday, June 25, 2009. Under new rules passed by fishery regulators, New England fishermen would have the option of being regulated... (Associated Press)

Commercial fishing boats sit idle in Portland Harbor in Portland, Maine on Thursday, June 25, 2009. Under new rules passed by fishery regulators, New England fishermen would have the option of being regulated... (Associated Press)

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After runiing nearly 7.6 miles up hill, Jean-Chris Bertrand of Salisbury, Mass. and Dennis McCann of New Glouceste, Maine race to the finish line during the 2009 Mt. Washington Road Race on Saturday,... (Associated Press)

U.S. Markus Davis from Bangor, Maine, fights against Dan Hardy from England during their Ultimate Fighting Championship bout in Cologne, Germany, on Saturday, June 13, 2009. The Ultimate Fighting Championship... (Associated Press)

New York Mets pitcher John Maine throws a pitch in the first inning of a baseball game with the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington, Saturday, June 6, 2009.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon) (Associated Press)

New York Mets pitcher John Maine, left, talks with catcher Omir Santos in the first inning of a baseball game with the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington, Saturday, June 6, 2009. (AP... (Associated Press)

Washington Nationals' Nick Johnson, background, rounds the bases fafter his three-run home run as New York Mets' John Maine, foreground, stands on the mound in the fifth inning of a baseball game at Nationals... (Associated Press)

New York Mets manager Jerry Manuel, left, confers with trainer Ray Ramirez, right, as starter John Maine looks on before leaving the baseball game due to illness in the seventh inning of their 3-2 victory... (Associated Press)

New York Mets pitcher John Maine delivers in the first inning against the Florida Marlins in their baseball game at Citi Field in New York, Sunday, May 31, 2009. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) (Associated Press)

New York Mets' John Maine follows through on a pitch in the first inning of the baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field in New York, Monday, May 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Paul J. Bereswill) (Associated Press)

New York Mets pitcher John Maine sits in the dugout after being taken out of the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, May 19, 2009, in Los Angeles.... (Associated Press)

New York Mets' Jeremy Reed, left, and David Wright are congratulated after scoring runs off a hit by John Maine against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the second inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, May... (Associated Press)

New York Mets' John Maine pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, May 19, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis) (Associated Press)

New York Mets catcher Ramon Castro talks to starting pitcher John Maine, right, before Maine is pulled in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, Thursday,... (Associated Press)

New York Mets starting pitcher John Maine works against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Thursday, May 14, 2009. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) (Associated Press)

New York Mets' John Maine delivers against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 9, 2009, at Citi Field in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson) (Associated Press)

New York mets starter John Maine works against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning of a baseball game, Monday, May 4, 2009, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) (Associated Press)

Charles Creteau, left, and Kelley Cormier, from Portland, Maine, wait in the rain for the start of the Washington Nationals and St. Louis Cardinals baseball game at Nationals Park in Washington, Sunday,... (Associated Press)

New York Mets' John Maine follows through while pitching to the Florida Marlins in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, April 27, 2009, in New York. The Mets won 7-1. (AP Photo/John Dunn) (Associated Press)

New York Mets' John Maine delivers a pitch to the Florida Marlins in the second inning of a baseball game Monday, April 27, 2009, in New York. The Mets beat the Marlins 7-1. (AP Photo/John Dunn) (Associated Press)

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Daniel C.'s Review of The Corner Room - Portland (5/5) on Yelp

I have been wanting to try both the Front Room and the Grill Room for quite some time now. I was going to make reservations at the Front Room but when noticed the Corner Room was open decided to make… More »
Lindsey J.'s Review of Vignola - Portland (5/5) on Yelp

The food was good, the wine list better. It's been listed as a "Best of Portland" for its wine list over a number of years, most recently 2009. I see it's listed as a breakfast and brunch place in… More »
Lindsey J.'s Review of Hunt's Photo & Video - South Portland (3/5) on Yelp

I second the reviewer who stated it felt empty. But they do have a decent selection of stuff. No comparison to independent camera shops who carry EVERYTHING, because these guys carry only the… More »
Win F.'s Review of Bruce's Burrito - Yarmouth (4/5) on Yelp

Great place for a quick and satisfying meal. A small but adequate selection of burritos and quesadillas with daily specials. Very friendly and casual. The employees obviously enjoy themselves which… More »
Andrew W.'s Review of Local 188 - Portland (4/5) on Yelp

Mother of God! My new fiancée and I went here on the 4th of July, hoping that there would be seating. We had already gone here for brunch, which was...ok, mostly because it was around the corner from… More »
Josh M.'s Review of Sea Dog Brewing Co - South Portland (5/5) on Yelp

This was my first te visiting this establishment and I must say that it was very enjoyable. The atmoshphere is definatley for the younger crowd, but anyone will enjoy this restaurant. The food was… More »
Erik S.'s Review of Arabica Coffee Co - Portland (4/5) on Yelp

This is a really nice spot with a comfortable feel that just doesn't quite bring the 5 star latte. The espresso was just ok. It wasn't burned, over-roasted or acidic or anything, I just felt that the… More »
Erik S.'s Review of Walter's - Portland (4/5) on Yelp

Walter's was good food but overpriced and a bit cramped. I had the halibut special with a lobster based sauce and crepes. Each part of the dish was quite good individually, but it didn't quite all go… More »
Erik S.'s Review of Bintliff's American Cafe - Portland (5/5) on Yelp

I'd give the food 4.5 stars but everything else here plays up to 5 stars. The wait staff was awesome. The waiter showed up at our table sipping a cup of coffee and asked us what we were doing that… More »
Aaron D.'s Review of Dry Dock Restaurant & Tavern - Portland (4/5) on Yelp

I haven't eaten very many times at the Dry Dock. Although I can't say much for the ambience (none, plus there's a TV) however, it's warm on a cold Maine day, and the burgers are amazingly delicious. More »

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Reviews

Daniel C.'s Review of The Corner Room - Portland (5/5) on Yelp

Lindsey J.'s Review of Vignola - Portland (5/5) on Yelp

Lindsey J.'s Review of Hunt's Photo & Video - South Portland (3/5) on Yelp

Win F.'s Review of Bruce's Burrito - Yarmouth (4/5) on Yelp

Andrew W.'s Review of Local 188 - Portland (4/5) on Yelp

Josh M.'s Review of Sea Dog Brewing Co - South Portland (5/5) on Yelp

Erik S.'s Review of Arabica Coffee Co - Portland (4/5) on Yelp

Erik S.'s Review of Walter's - Portland (4/5) on Yelp

Erik S.'s Review of Bintliff's American Cafe - Portland (5/5) on Yelp

Aaron D.'s Review of Dry Dock Restaurant & Tavern - Portland (4/5) on Yelp

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