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CW: Day 3 of 4 bikepacking from Boston to Bar Harbor - Portland to Rockland
First half of the ride is like fairy tale: beautiful sceneries, quiet and smooth roads and relatively flat. Portland is really beautiful! I kinda fall in love. Brunswick is also insanely cute with a great bike path along the river (also freeway - wish there’s sound barrier in between). The multi-use path even separates pedestrians and bikes!
While I was cruising along, I was thinking, how could Maine do this?
Wiscasett is the rest stop, and it claims to be the prettiest little town in Maine. Well the cafe I stopped at is cute and pretty. It’s simply called “TREATS”.
Then it brought me back to reality leaving Wiscasett. Busy and crap roads (Route 1 speed limit 55mph and the shoulder has gaps every 3 feet 🙄). Climbs on that road. No shade. All the good stuff. And it was getting really hot. Climbs today are also heavily mid- and back- loaded. I was struggling. I already modified the route last night to avoid some of the Route 1 but apparently it was not enough.
TBH that part was only about 8km but it felt like an eternity. And it was enough to bring my mentality down.
There’s not an inch of flat road from there to Rockland. Rolling hills felt very exhausting on the tour bike. Every small incline felt like 10+%, and there are a lot of them!
Now I felt like my legs are gone. Not sure how much I have in the tank. Tomorrow is another long day. I need to get more calories in myself and let my body do its own thing. Ciao.
#Bikepacking #BikeTooter #bike #cycling #maine #portlandMaine #brunswickMaine
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Portland waterfront workers question zoning change for Hearts of Pine stadium #mai #heartofpine #soccer #portlandmaine #cartoon #gregkearney #kearney
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Switching modes - canned 4/16/26, this one is still solid! Even has a nitro widget in the can.
#BissellBrosBrew Black Nitro Dry Stout
Classic dry with a deeper coffee and darker bitter than a Guinness. Not as creamy, but a nice drink.
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Getting off the Downeaster
I was sad our train didn’t have the Downeaster livery
But oh my gosh all the conductors (just two actually) were so nice to us. They directed us which car bikes should go on the platform; they told us how and even helped my friend hands-on to put her bike up on the rack and secured it. We didn’t have to take off any of our front wheels because our bikes are small and they don’t stick out. I forgot to take a pic of it which would be really helpful for anyone that is looking to bring bike on this train in the future.
They remembered us and moved my friends’ tabs (the paper thing they put around the seat after scanning the tickets) to where we sit - so each train car can only accommodate one bike so our bikes were in 3 cars but we sit together. As a matter of fact, he didn’t even scan my ticket - he trusted us. That felt nice ;)
They remembered our destination. One of them came by to let us know our destination was the next and we should start getting bikes off the rack. The whole train journey was so nice - why can’t we run more trains in this country? 🥹
#BikeTooter #Bikepacking #PortlandMaine #bike #cycling
#kennebunkport
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Apparently we passed by River Jam 2026 at Biddeford. Great vibe with live music and food / drinks. Wish we could have stayed longer.
BUT a highlight for me is obviously their FREE BIKE VALET!
If a small town event like this can do it, every event in Boston area should have bike valet.
This is set up by BikeBS! Can’t find their website :/ they have socials!
#BikeTooter #Bikepacking #PortlandMaine #bike #cycling #kennebunkport
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More pictures:
At Kennebunkport. A cafe called Morning in Paris (it looks / tastes nothing like the name suggests) but this is what it looks like when there’re three very thirsty cyclists in the cafe. LOL
#BikeTooter #Bikepacking #PortlandMaine #bike #cycling
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Wrote this on the train but then my phone died. but then i remembered I did have a portable battery.
ok, on the Downeaster now so I’m going to write about this ride.
First of all, how naive I was to underestimate how much more it took to haul this heavy ass gravel bike and the bags 122 miles in headwind! Got a proper anaerobic training for my legs. Maybe I should start going to gym and doing deadlift again. I don’t think my legs had been this sore on a bike ride before! Every little hill became surprisingly more challenging.
Second of all, big thanks to my friends Elsa and Fujian to pull me all the way! I'm sandwiched between them most of time so I was relatively shielded from the relentless headwind.
Now, I think 80 miles is probably the most I’d do for one day riding this bike with bags. My plan was to ride to Portland from Boston on day 1 for my bikepacking trip to Bar Harbor. Now I may need to split it into two days.
Anyway, definitely a perfect day to ride! Can’t ask for a better day. It even felt like Spring from time to time. There’s more direct and shorter route to Portland, but we took the scenic one and stopped by iconic lighthouses.
And of course it is not a ride into Maine without lobster rolls! We stopped at Bite into Maine at the Portland Headlight.
Overall it’s an interesting experiment. This is the longest ride with the gravel bike. It felt good to take this old trusty Treck out for a ride after keeping it on the trainer forever. I did bike fitting on this bike a few years back but it definitely no longer fits me any more. The ride position is a bit too upright. Maybe need another fitting before doing the big trip.
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CW: Occasional Foul Language. Always Political.
Protestors in Portland, Maine March on City Hall to Demand Justice ICE’s murder of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero. Abolish ICE!
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Maine’s drought conditions continue to improve
Maine’s dro…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Environment #ABC8 #april #channel8 #Drought #droughtcondition #Droughtimproves #droughtmonitor #DryWeather #forecastrain #Maine #Mainedrought #Maineweather #march #meaningfulimprovement #Moderatedrought #nextmonth #PortlandMaine #rainforecast #rainfall #recentrain #Science #state #summer #surface #time #WaterRestrictions #week #WMTW #year
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Portland's 'Mayhem' Facility Expands Offerings with 'Scream Room'
Portland's Mayhem venue adds a new 'scream room' for stress relief, expanding its rage rooms and paint splatter studios. Find out what's new.
#PortlandMaine, #ScreamRoom, #RageRoom, #StressRelief, #MayhemPortland
https://newsletter.tf/portland-mayhem-facility-adds-scream-room/
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Portland's Mayhem venue, already offering rage rooms and paint splatter, is adding a new 'scream room' to help people release frustration.
#PortlandMaine, #ScreamRoom, #RageRoom, #StressRelief, #MayhemPortland
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For anyone in/around #PortlandMaine, I’m hosting a #Pride karaoke brunch in my enchanted garden next Saturday 6/13 from 11-1pm!
All are welcome, karaoke optional, feast is potluck.
Come to Peaks Island & celebrate with us!
(Take the 10:15 ferry, there’ll be signs with my address on them, or ask anyone)
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Grrrr... So, pretty much, anyone who is #homeless in #PortlandME can just freeze in their tents, eh?
Portland proposes new budget with tax increase, job cuts, expanded parking enforcement
by Jon Chrisos and Ronnie Parrillo, April 14, 2026
Excerpt: "The budget eliminates 74 positions, mostly vacant but including some layoffs tied to the closure of the asylum seeker [and winter warming] shelter at 166 Riverside Industrial Parkway, according to West."
#USPol #MainePol #Unhoused #Houseless #WinterShelters #PortlandMaine
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Just saw this story on the local news. Let me guess... The deceased went to the #WinterWarmingShelter to find it closed, then froze to death. Also, allegedly the shelter has 37 employees. You mean to tell me all of them called in sick when there was #WinterWeather? NO EXCUSE!
Human remains found behind #Homeless Services Center in #PortlandME
NEWS CENTER Maine Staff
Thu, March 19, 2026"Decomposed human remains were discovered Thursday morning in a wooded area behind the Homeless Services Center in Portland, police said.
"Officers were called to 654 Riverside Ave. at about 8:42 a.m. on March 19 after receiving a report of the remains, which were found behind the building, according to a press release from the Portland Police Department.
"Police said the remains appeared to have been there for a 'significant amount of time.'
"Officials said at this time, the death does not appear suspicious.
"The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is still determining the cause and manner of death. Police are working to identify the deceased, according to the release."
Source:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/human-remains-found-behind-homeless-152307345.html#MainePol #Unhoused #Houseless #Maine #PortlandMaine #EmergencyShelters #WarmingShelters #StaffingIssues
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So, what this does NOT address is the issue of staffing, or lack thereof! Maybe let a few unhoused folks live there, and then you'll have some staff! PLUS, the other issue is how far away from the downtown #PortlandME area (5 miles) it is! The same with #MaineNeeds (4 miles), where folks can get tents and clothing. Everything used to be centralized at #PrebleStreet, downtown, but noooo. Can't have homeless folks setting up tents near Whole F*cking Foods, can we?!!
Portland adds criteria to open emergency warming shelter after it failed to open during blizzard
The shelter will now open during blizzard and ice storm warnings, and there are procedures if a forecast changes quickly
by Adam Bartow, Mar 5, 2026
Excerpt: "The decision to activate the warming shelter with less than 48 hours' notice will be determined by the availability of staff needed to safely operate the facility."
cc: @newsbot
#Maine #PortlandMaine #Homeless #Unhoused #Houseless #EmergencyShelters #WarmingShelters #StaffingIssues
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#PortlandME - #CultivatingCommunity partners with the City of Portland to manage 11 #CommunityGardens.
"Our Community Gardens program provides opportunities for people to grow healthy, local food within Portland’s city limits. Our program also supports growing spaces at affordable housing locations and we collaborate with community members to maintain several urban food forests. We strive for a community where everyone has access to grow and harvest food for themselves and their families."
FMI [includes link to waitlist]:
https://cultivatingcommunity.org/community-gardens/#SolarPunkSunday #Maine #PortlandMaine #BuildingCommunity #FoodSecurity #GrowYourOwn #GrowYourOwnFood
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So, a couple of the bars that are open on Friday in #PortlandME are #FlaskLounge and #Genos. But Flask is making donations to the #ImmigrantLegalAdvocacyProject and Geno's to #PresenteMaine and #MaineNeeds! If you're going to be open, at least give back to the community!
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Hype for the Future 64K: City of Portland, Maine
Introduction The City of Portland is the county seat of Cumberland County, the largest city in the State of Maine, and the namesake of the City of Portland, Oregon, nearer the Pacific Coast of the United States. While the City of Portland is often identified as along the Atlantic, the community is largely identified by the Casco Bay in particular, and the Casco Bay is home to several of the city’s islands, including Ram, Cushing, and Peaks Islands, all of which maintain cultural and city […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/03/hype-for-the-future-64k-city-of-portland-maine/
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Hype for the Future 64I: Cumberland County, Maine (Portland Vicinity)
Disclaimer The following content in the post will refer to the vicinity of the City of Portland, excluding the city proper as well as the Town of Brunswick and Bowdoin College covered in separate articles. Introduction Cumberland County, Maine, is located near the southern tip of the State of Maine, bordering on Casco Bay at the Atlantic Ocean and largely identified by being home to the largest city in the State, Portland, as well as the potential northern terminus of the Northeast […] -
Hype for the Future 64G: Town of Brunswick, Maine
Introduction The Town of Brunswick effectively represents the northern end of Cumberland County, Maine, directly across the Androscoggin River from the Town of Topsham in Sagadahoc County. Located near the Atlantic Ocean, the community of Brunswick is most notable for hosting Bowdoin College, part of the Colby-Bates-Bowdoin Consortium with Colby in Waterville and Bates in Lewiston. Bowdoin College Along with Colby and Bates Colleges in Waterville and Lewiston, respectively, Bowdoin College […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/03/hype-for-the-future-54g-town-of-brunswick-maine/
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Hype for the Future 63M: Town of New Gloucester, Maine
Overview The Town of New Gloucester is located within Cumberland County, Maine, and is home to the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, the last remaining active Shaker village in the United States of America with an associated museum on site. While Interstate 95 cuts through the town, there are no highway exits directly within. However, on the surface roads, such as Route 202, access can also be provided in both the Portland and Bangor directions, as well. Route 26 through the western side of […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/01/02/hype-for-the-future-63m-town-of-new-gloucester-maine/
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Yikes! The #PortlandME #waterfront is on fire. I suspect a #Developer was sick of those #HistoricBuildings.
#WorkingWaterfront #CustomHouseWharf #MajorFire #Maine #PortlandMaine
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#WMPGFM's #CommunityVoicesForChange has #Podcasts! Each episode is 30 minutes.
Some of the topics covered...
- Evangelical Lutheran Church lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (#DHS)
- #GoodShepherd #FoodBank - Maine's #FoodInsecurity
- How the Rich and Powerful Do Not Pay Taxes
- Healthcare Changes to Affordable Care Act in Maine [#ACA]
- Raising the #MinimumWage in Portland (ME)
- #PortlandMaine's #RentControl Success
- #Union Pathways of Maine
- Press Reporters and Being Unionized
- Pumped Storage #Hydropower
- Grassroots Resistance to #ICE in Maine
- Efforts in Maine to add #PFAS to the list of contaminants at the Dept of HHS
- #Trans Equality Issues Facing the #LGBTQ+ Community in MaineListen in!
https://www.wmpg.org/wmpg-podcasts/community-voices-for-change/#WMPG #CommunityRadio #CollegeRadio #Maine #USPol #Resistance #CommunityIssues #TaxTheRich #WaterIsLife #ResistICE #MaineResists #ResistanceRadio #TransRightsAreHumanRights
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Meet #Gus! #Genos employee of the month! 🐐 😈 🎶 🎵
#GenosBar #GenosRockClub #GoatGoals #BaphometBar #PortlandMaine #PortlandMaineNightlife
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If you happen to be in Portland, Maine tonight, come dancing with me at Blue!
All three bands are awesome!
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New Goth Night in Portland, Maine at Geno's Rock Club! Quite the history behind the building (more about that soon). New owner did some redecorating -- which included skeletons, a Baphomet, projected spiders, and art that included Bowie and Aleister Crowley. I felt so at home!!! 🐐 🕸️
#GothNight #GothClub #Goth #SpookyBar #PortlandMaine #Genos #GenosRockClub #GenosBar
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Weekly #MTB Ride
Event SeriesJune 24 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
"After almost a five year hiatus, group mtb rides are BACK at Allspeed! Join us every Tuesday at 6pm for a mellowish ride through the the greatest hits of #PortlandTrails Group rides have been a huge part of Allspeed since the beginning and it’s been our mission to carry on original owner Gary’s tradition of getting folks together to ride the local trails. A huge thank you goes out to the Allspeed staff for making this happen!"
https://www.bikemaine.org/event/weekly-mtb-ride/2025-06-24/
#SolarPunkSunday #CriticalMass #GroupRides #MaineByBicycle #PortlandME #PortlandMaine #MaineEvents #MountainBikeRides #UrbanBicycling
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Hey! I know that sign! 😉 :better_pride:
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The #PortlandPublicLibrary brought out the #bookmobile -- and folks carried signs with #BannedBooks! Good for them!
#LibrariesRules #MainePride #PrideParade #PortlandME #PortlandMaine
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#Pride #PortlandME did not disappoint! I only took a few pictures, since it was hard to get out in front! Fellow #DemocraticSocialists were well-represented (I wanted to march with them, but had too much on my plate lately). They were the only ones I saw carrying a #Palestinian flag in the parade... Good for them!!!
#TransRightsAreHumanRights #FreePalestine #MainePride #PrideParade #PortlandMaine #DSA
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#PortlandME - '#DisruptBusinessAsUsual': 20 #ProPalestinian protesters arrested after blocking traffic
Anna Coon, WGME
Thu, May 22nd 2025 at 4:39 PMPORTLAND (WGME) – "Portland police arrested 20 people Wednesday during a protest in support of #Palestine.
"The protesters were blocking traffic on Commercial Street before police removed them from the area and opened the road back up to traffic.
" 'Free, free, free Palestine,' people chanted as a handcuffed protester was escorted away by police.
"But arrested protesters say it was their intention to be booked in jail Wednesday, and they say being taken away in handcuffs brings more attention to their cause.
" 'We have written our congressional representatives, we've called them, we've held rallies in the streets, we've done all kinds of things -- everything we can think of,' #MaineVoicesForPalestinianRights Chair #AbbyFuller said. 'And our government has not changed its policy of support for Israel.'
"Fuller helped organize Wednesday’s protest.
" 'Our intention yesterday was to disrupt business as usual,' Fuller said.
"Fuller and 19 others were arrested by Portland police Wednesday afternoon and brought to the Cumberland County Jail. All were charged with obstructing a public way after police gave multiple warnings that arrests were coming.
" 'If you refuse to move or leave you will be arrested, you may also be exposed to chemical agents,' police told protesters over a loudspeaker during Wednesday's protest.
"Two of the people taken into handcuffs are in their 80s, including #BobSchaible.
" 'I've never been arrested before,' Schaible said. 'I've never been put in the back of a police cruiser.'
"But Schaible and Fuller both say they'd do it all over again and want their arrests to inspire action to get #HumanitarianAid into #Gaza.
"This week, the Associated Press reported that expected aid was halted as Israeli strikes killed 86 people in Gaza. Aid groups warn that without supplies, tens of thousands of people, including children, could starve.
" 'Congress has to take a stand,' Schaible said. 'We want the Portland people, more of them, to know what is happening.'
"Fuller says protesters spent several hours in jail before they were released and says the group works with a pro bono lawyer who will represent them in court, for free."
https://wgme.com/news/local/arrested-portland-protesters-hope-their-demonstration-brings-awareness#MaineResists #FreePalestine #Activism #Resistance #PortlandMaine #MainePol #MaineNews #USPol #WorldPol #BibiIsAWarCriminal #IsraeliWarCrimes #Gaza #GazaGenocide #TrafficInterference #DieIn
