Many pleasant memories remain of our Maplewood Ballroom dance Centre experiences…read more With a keen desire to participate and dance again at this wonderful venue, we often check for when it will once again be available to the Ballroom dance community. Hopefully there will be a reopening!

The venue was awesome! The owners - not so much. I'm not surprised this place closed. I felt like I…read morehad to walk on eggshells to not break rules such as not being allowed to bring my purse in with me (I guess they thought I would smuggle in contraband like WATER), not to chew gum (she said it could drop out of my mouth onto their precious floor lol), no water fountains so step right up and BUY water, etc. I was waiting for my friends to check in and I had to go to the bathroom and she said because I had not paid yet she would escort me to the bathroom and back WTF. I guess she didn't want me changing into a disguise in the bathroom and blending in to the non-existent crowd to get in free? I also had left my street shoes there when I left (you have to change into dance shoes) and a week later I realized and called and NOPE! She said she didn't have them! I also took a class there and I got dizzy and went to sit ringside at one of the tables and she chastised me not to interrupt the lesson and sitting wasn't allowed WTF. The parking lot was full of potholes as well. with a decrepit old sign out front. The owner John passed away a few years ago who also used to be the DJ. When his wife and daughter took over this place went downhill especially with the unwelcoming attitude. I would love to see this place taken over by customer-friendly owners.

The Bailey Island Library Hall is a small intimate hall that is perfect for hosting small weddings,…read morereceptions, parties, gatherings, and events. This is kitty corner from the Johnson Field Preserve. There is a tent in the back that can seat large groups for meals. Inside the hall is a large room suitable for dancing. There is a stage that will easily accommodate a speaker, band, or DJ. Also in the hall is a kitchen where food can be prepared and drinks served. Be aware that there is no air conditioning in this building. There is only one bathroom and if you hold a large party there I suggest planning for arrangements well ahead of time. There is an upstairs area that was closed off to the public. There is a historical significance to the building but I could find to signs or plaques describing this significance. This can be a great venue as long as the party fits the size of the building.

I heart libraries. And Portland Public is a great one!…read more There are many things that make a great library, and here are a few that Portland Public offers: 1. Friendly, helpful librarians 2. Free wi-fi and public computers 3. Beautiful open spaces, full of books! 4. Great book selection, with the classics and lots new-to-the-shelves 5. Wonderful children's section with bountiful books and daily activities 6. Availability of e-books and audio-books for those who are so inclined 7. Nice seating areas 8. Easy return and re-new options 9. Local benefits for library card holders (tickets, and discounts, and stuff) 10. Great central location, in the heart of the city (and also really close to my work so I can visit often!) Thanks Portland Public for being great! See you soon - I've got some books to return and some new ones waiting for me!

I love this libary it's has art stuff a lot anyways I will come back so soon maybe in 2026read more

It has to be difficult to be the Portland Expo building. You're over a hundred years old, and maybe…read morearen't as cool as some of the other venues around town, or are rockin' the best amenities in the world, or get the chance to host the hippest events, or are even located in a trendy neighborhood, but you're there. Ever present. Doing the dirty work that makes our great city keep on keepin' on. So, hats off to you, Portland Expo. Thanks for being a really excellent polling place. And for being a great spot for our high schools to play and graduate. We appreciate the Red Claws and the Maine Roller Derby. Sometimes you get boxing or beer festivals, comic or mom and baby expos, home shows or car shows; that's pretty badass how you cater to just about every demographic. And Snoop Dogg? Remember that? Whoa. The point is, in the words of Billy Joel: don't go changing to try and please me; you never let me down before." Everything's changing these days, technology is making things speed up at an insane rate, and everyone's trying to top everyone else. But you do you. It's worked for over a century, and - while your parking can be annoying and your bathrooms not always the cleanest - we're always going to need a place like yours to do the normal things, the every day things, the nitty gritty things.

Clean, organized. Food is not badly priced. Most items are $5 or less. French fries, nachos,…read morepopcorn $3. Beer is $5 for domestic Budlight. $6 for Microbrews. Plenty of toilets. They also utilize the restrooms from the SeaDogs stadium when needed.

Quilts gardens and…read morepoets The first Yarmouth library was started around 1890 and located in an old Baptist Church in the center of town. This soon proved to be inadequate but fortunately the town had a wonderful man named Joseph Merrill whose dream was to provide a real library for Yarmouth. He hired the well known Boston architect, A.W. Longfellow, the nephew of the famous poet, to construct a permanent library that the town would be proud of. The stunning new library was dedicated and opened in 1905. The wonderful library was renovated in 1988 and greatly enlarged but it retained the lovely feel and ambiance of the original structure. The library today is a wonderful place. Huge windows and stunning wood staircases with graceful carvings and designs.. A garden area outside was added in 1990 that just adds to the charm. Lots of old libraries in New England have quilts adorning the walls but the Yarmouth Library has some really beautiful ones, including one quilt that tells the history of the town and another that is actually a map. The librarians and people in this library were gracious, helpful and just plain nice. You could tell that they were proud of there library and wanted to share it. A wonderful library to visit and appreciate even if you aren't interested in the books.

Very beautiful building on the outside. Inside is impressive also. Printing was easy: self install…read morewith IP address, and print straight from your own computer. Only 10c/BW copy. Very fast internet, comfy tables, lamps and quiet areas. Staff is tech- savvy and helpful. For an out of towner with choice, go here rather than Freeport.

We went to Curtis Memorial Library for the Robert McCloskey exhibit which was awesome but the…read morelibrary also has so much more to offer. The McCloskey exhibit runs through October and many of his original sketches are on display. The books are available to compare the original artwork to what is in the books. The display is well laid out and you follow circles on the floor to see the entire exhibit. There is a scavenger hurt kids can complete for a prize. One of the librarians told us there have been visitors from every state and several countries. The library itself is very clean and bright. There are kids and teens sections as well as several meeting and study rooms. In addition to books, you can also check out kitchen gadgets, and other items. The library has a new book mobile. The Curtis Memorial Library is a wonderful addition to the Brunswick community.

I think this is the best public library I've ever seen. It was doing a Robert McCloskey exhibit,…read moreand we drove up from Portland to see it. Not only was the McCloskey exhibit excellently and playfully presented, the library was exceptionally well organized. This is what most impressed me, though: in their non-fiction collection the books are organized within the Dewey decimal system like most libraries, but the Curtis staff use the space to highlight the most significant and interesting books within those sections. Plus, they have puzzles and games for loan. Brunswick is a cute town, and their library is a gem.

Great spot for the community when the weather is inclement. Huge play structure, large indoor…read morefields with balls and soccer nets, plenty of seating, clean bathrooms, and a large parking. It's nice that the church opens it up to the community. Highly recommend for a free thing to do with the kids, since Maine does not have a lot of indoor free activities.

Love this place. It's a great community center with a soccer field, basketball courts, meeting…read morespaces and more. Great place for families of a nice spot to work from. Good wifi and coffee thanks to the Mainely Wraps that's located inside.

Books scopes and…read moreHulk The Falmouth Library was opened in 1952 after the Library Association purchased a private home and converted it into a library. After several additions and renovations it now is a pleasant and spacious place that continues to serve the town and it's people. The Falmouth Library is one of those libraries with all kinds of cool stuff inside. Some serious, some fun and some stuff just whimsical and foolish. The kids section is obvious well used by the local ankle bitters and is a place to play, have fun, and perhaps even learn a thing of two. The library has a community room in the basement and even has a little telescope patrons can rent out. Falmouth is a library with a whole lot to do. Pretty amazing for a town of only 11,000 people.