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  • It’s not ‘easy’ pursuing music, but I would wager that it’s effortless — like chasing a high… or someone you love. Music suffuses the spirit the way blood runs through your veins. Beyond the music, toil and sweat yield the unthinkable — Proud home to Sacred Profane Brewing; Saco Valley United; Gumskab; Mankala; and of…

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  • GASOLINE DREAM – “Cannon Fodder” Take cover, Gasoline Dream just exploded! Heating up for their 9/20 show with metalcore titans, Converge – the Southern Maine outfit returns with a lethal speedball: Cannon Fodder – Three songs, one tirade – burning with rage and scorn. Chipped shoulders, bilious screams, and the influence of Eyehategod are everywhere.…

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  •  Real-life Superheroes:  The Ironman Triathlon Throughout history, athletes have shed blood, sweat, and tears competing against one another – all in hopes of being crowned the best. From the Olympics of Ancient Greece to the global sports organizations of today, competition defines so much of human culture. Icons, ranging from quarterback Tom Brady to basketball…

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  • It’s been a heavy week… not that I’m complaining! Sorry, I told the band and P.G. I’d write this sooner, but I’ve been playing Pokemon Emerald like my life depends on it… Enter Glass Prison – A year ago they crash-landed onto the scene – debuting a cold, calculating sound reminiscent of Architects, Bury Tomorrow,…

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  • If you thought playing in a metal band was therapeutic before having a terrible week, just wait until after. Despite rumors and cancellations, Escuela Grind punctuated their East Coast campaign with a lethal performance at Geno’s Rock Club on Saturday. With the flames of drama hot on their heels, Escuela tore into town, threading the…

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  • Cheers to Mango season!🧡🥭 By the time Spring rolls around, Mainers are FED UP with the cold! But in Thailand, March is the heart of mango season — a time of bounty and bliss ☀️From the trees to the markets, the whole country turns orange, bathed in a🌅 golden glow. *** Nutrient poor, Sago is…

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  • Vital Energy connects people with healing resources that bring balance and strength, shaping lives for the better. As a team of holistic therapists, we strive to foster a dynamic of trust and respect – using our expertise to help clients achieve the wellness they seek. By resonating with [the] Universal Healing Energy, it’s our goal…

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  • Matcha x HojichaIt’s only February, but all this sunshine ☀️ has us seeing green! School break starts this week, so we’re bringing back our soft serve ice cream to celebrate 🍦 Our green-tea soft 💚 serve is simply magical — what else says ‘school vacation’ like delicious ice cream!? Bold earthy flavors, subtle sweetness, and…

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  • For owner and Thai native, Som, nothing says summer and sweetness like mango 🥭 sticky rice! Known as ‘khao neow mamuang’ in Thai, this dish is just one of many wonderful ways that Thai cuisine uses the ‘King of Fruits’ 👑 To Som, and so many kids growing up in Thailand 🇹🇭, this decadent dessert…

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  • “A 400-plus year staple of Filipino cuisine, ube [oo-bay] is a violet-colored yam 🍠 boasting rich flavors and even richer potential! Warm notes of chai and almond help ube pair perfectly with many classic Asian sweets—from buns to bubble tea 🧋, cakes 🥮, and more. Popular across Southeast Asia, ube burst onto the American culinary…

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