Month: March 2020

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Rosemont Market and Bakery in Portland Maine

40 Pine Street (Corner of Pine and Brackett) Portland Maine

Rosemont Market and Bakery is a small neighborhood market with multiple locations in the Portland area. The location closest to me is in the West End at 40 Pine St. on the corner of Brackett and Pine Sts. Other locations are:

  • Munjoy Hill/East End in Portland
  • Brighton Ave. in Portland
  • Falmouth, Maine
  • Yarmouth, Maine
  • Cape Elizabeth, Maine

The West End market and bakery on Pine St. is in a wonderful location and is a local favorite spot for morning coffee/breakfast and lunch. Their bread is made by hand and is baked fresh everyday along with:

  • Bagels
  • Soft Pretzels
  • Sticky Buns
  • Croissants
  • Challah Bread
  • Different Types of Sourdough Banquettes
  • Pastries
  • Pies
  • Cookies
  • Cakes

Rosemont also sells wine and has a weekly food menu. All items on the weekly food menu are available after 2PM on the day listed. With prepared lunches, local fruits and vegetables, Rosemont Market and Bakery is a great place for fresh, local food!

West End Neighborhood Gem

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Maine Lobsterman Statue in Portland

Maine Lobsterman Statue in Portland Maine

The Maine Lobsterman Statue is located in a cobblestone plaza on the corner of Temple and Middle Streets in Portland Maine. Victor Kahill of Portland was commissioned to create the statue with Maine’s participation in the 1939 New York World’s Fair as a commemoration of Mainers who have dedicated their lives to fishing. It occupied a prominent place in the Maine section of the Hall Of States at the World’s Fair.

Victor Kahill was originally an immigrant born in Beirut Lebanon. The model for the statue was H. Elroy “Snoody” Johnson, a Bailey Island resident and lifelong fisherman. Johnson was born in 1894 and would frequently visit the State House to participate in discussions about fishing policies.

The state of Maine could not afford a bronze statue so Kahill painted his plaster model a bronze color. Later, the state would cast three bronze replicas of the statue that were placed in:

  • Portland’s Canal Plaza
  • Johnson’s home town of Bailey’s Island (paid for my it’s residents)
  • Washington DC along the Southwest Waterfront (placed in 1983)
Near The Maine Ave. Fish Market in Washington DC

Maine Lobsterman statue photo
Photo by leclairmitch
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Best Times To Visit Portland Maine and Things To Do

The best time to visit Portland Maine for ideal weather is mid-May through mid-October. The warmest time of year is mid-July and the hottest months are July and August. As far as humidity goes, February is the least humid month and August is the most humid.

Things Not To Miss In Portland

  • Walking through the cobblestone-lined Old Port section of Portland
  • The Portland Museum of Art
  • Visit the lighthouses along the coastline
  • Exploring Acadia National Park
  • Tasting the local lobster at the lobster shacks
  • See the fall leaves
  • Visit the Wadsworth-Longfellow House and Victoria Mansion
  • Visit Eartha , the worlds largest revolving globe
  • Eastern Cemetery (350 years old)
  • Take a food tour and experience Portland’s award winning restaurants
  • Visit the flagship LL Bean store

From my previous posts, you know that I lived in Portland for one month and then moved back to Washington DC. As soon as I returned, I knew I made a mistake and should have stayed. Part of the reason for this blog is to journal my steps back to Portland Maine. I am planning a trip to Portland in May with my trusted companion, Sophie. Sophie is my 8 year old Westie and my best friend! Before tourist season begins, I want to get a feel for the city in better weather. The last time I was there was in February which is really the worst weather month to experience the city. Please continue to follow my blog as my journey continues.

Portland Maine skyline photo
Photo by rik-shaw 黄包车
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John Ford Statue in Portland Maine

The John Ford Statue is located on the corner of Pleasant and Danforth Streets in Portland Maine. The great film director grew up in Portland and graduated from Portland High School. He directed more than 100 movies and has won multiple Oscars.

New York artist George Kelly made the piece, which was dedicated in 1993. His legs are crossed, seated in a directors chair with pipe in hand. Granite blocks ring the case of the statue naming his Oscar winning films. Linda Noe Lane, a Ford family friend, donated $250,000 to make the statue after visiting Portland and finding little evidence of him.

John Ford won a total of six Academy Awards. He was awarded Best Director for:

  • The Informer (1935)
  • The Grapes Of Wrath (1940)
  • How Green Was My Valley (1941)
  • The Quiet Man (1952)

He was also nominated in the Best Director category for Stagecoach in 1939 and won two Oscars for Best Documentary:

  • The Battle Of Midway
  • December 7th: The Movie

Maureen O’Hara was his favorite actress. The statue is located in Gorham’s Corner in Portland at 2 Pleasant Street, a neighborhood once populated by Irish immigrants.

John Ford Statue photo
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