Category Archives: Portland

Obama’s dog bit my new netbook

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Mario Carmine Moretto

I covered Obama’s visit to Southern Maine Community College today. The routine for getting in was much more of a process than it was when I covered his stop at the Portland Expo in 2010. First us media people had … Continue reading →

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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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