Category Archives: Portland

Going native in Maine nursing homes

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Mario Carmine Moretto

Evan Carroll slowly made his way through the halls of the Maine Veterans’ Home in Scarborough last Monday. He uses a walker, and is making the trek from the dementia unit, where he’s been staying, to the rehabilitation unit. Two nurses help carry all his belongings. “I’m just going to the other end of the building,” he tells another resident. “I’ll come back and visit.” Continue reading →

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Love life

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Mario Carmine Moretto

I’m walking up State Street with my headphones on. There’s an old man sitting on his stoop with a glass of what looks like dark beer, smoking and seemingly talking (very excitedly) to himself. I offer a polite wave and … Continue reading →

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Braveshark, Fat Shadow and Dead Dog at the Apohadion

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Mario Carmine Moretto

On April 10, Braveshark (from Portland), Fat Shadow (from Bloomington, featuring Erin Tobey!) and Dead Dog (Athens, Ga.) rocked the hell out of Portland at the Apohadion. Click the photo to see more.

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April Fools’?

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Mario Carmine Moretto

This is the view out the window in my new apartment this morning. I was really hoping the reports of massive snowfall were greatly exaggerated. My love for this state remains intact, but this is ridiculous. I’m not letting this … Continue reading →

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Holga 135: What I’ve Learned So Far

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Mario Carmine Moretto

I got my first roll of film shot in my new Holga back from Photo Market today. Things I’ve learned so far: The vignetting on the 135 is much, much less obvious than on the 120, which I kind of … Continue reading →

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