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Portland, ME
Joined March 2008
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Nationals manager Dave Martinez, on MLB Network, just said he’s hanging out with Kyle Schwarber in Ohio right now. As @peteabe recently reported, Nats GM Mike Rizzo recently said the Nats would try to bring back Schwarber.
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Yesterday a group of construction workers were grilling up burgers and hot dogs for lunch and they asked my 3yo son if he wanted one. He gladly accepted the offer and devoured a burger. All of our hanging out around work sites is starting to pay off 🍔
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Chillin’ and grillin’ Fridays should be in every company’s return to work plan. Probably #BuildBackBetter too.
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Everything about this celebration is perfect
here is a video of the boston red sox singing “dancing on my own”
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Out of respect for my neighbors here in Maine, I won’t be wearing any Nationals hats and shirts in public this weekend. The AL Wild Card race is too tense (though pretty exciting!).
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Best scenario: Red Sox win all 3 games, but Soto goes off and passes Turner for the NL batting title. Dream scenario: Zimmerman walk-off homer, but Red Sox take 2/3 and secure WC spot.
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Haven’t tweeted in over a year, so here it goes: this AM, in a very long drive-through line at Dunkin’, a van cut in front of me. I pulled up to let the driver know I was in line. He offered to let me back, adding “sorry, it’s just all fucked up.” Respected the deep apology.
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Let’s go
You waited for it, you earned it. The first true glorious dewpoint gif of late summer.
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PSA... @PBSKIDS (via @MainePublic, of course!) has programming and online resources that will educate and entertain during these times. Our little guy is a little too young for TV/screens, but he's enjoyed the company and friendly disposition of Clifford.
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Luke Merkel retweeted
Ayy! @brooksrunning coming through with the official, “Bourbon IS whiskey, Larry” tee. NEED one? Super simple, just give this a ReTweet and make sure you’re following me. I’ll pick 50 random winners on 2/20 and slide all the details into the DMs. Cheers 🥃! #runhappy – at Tempe, AZ
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Can’t wait to tell this little guy about how the @Nationals were able to #STAYINTHEFIGHT and win the World Series. Like, weekly. Maybe daily!
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Replaying the bottom of the 8th over and over... Taylor HBP. Zim broken-bat single. Rendon walk. Then SOTO. But really, everyone fought: Scherzer persevered, Stas did his thing, Hudson closed it out. #stayinthefight – at South Portland, ME
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Who's coming to New Orleans with me?
Popeyes Launches New 82-Inch Wingspan Box Exclusively At One Location In New Orleans: chewboom.com/2019/06/19/pope… @PopeyesChicken #chewboom
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same. – at South Portland, ME
Michael Pierce admits he didn’t run enough this offseason to be ready for minicamp wp.me/p14QSB-b0EL
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In honor of his album-release day, a reminder that it's never a bad time to revisit The Ben Stiller Show's "Counting with Bruce Springsteen" - youtu.be/FIJ3grfB3WE
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If you ever have a chance to see Jonathan perform, don’t miss it. – at South Portland, ME
Jonathan Richman born this day, 1951, Massachusetts. In this clip Jonathan performs "Vincent Van Gogh," August 1983, Australian TV show 'Sounds.' John Cale sits on the couch watching. The two had several Australian tour dates together.
Scott Simon will be LIVE at @MainePublic for @mainecalling today at 1:00 PM! There's also a membership drive happening, so make sure you support the local NPR member station that helps bring you exceptional programs like Weekend Edition and Maine Calling. #MPGrowTogether
I’m pllleased to join such fine folks in such a wonderful place!
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As me and my fellow millennials are keen to say, "The struggle is real" up in the Maine woods, and you can read/hear all about it on this week's excellent series by @fredbever. Important stuff!
Central Maine Power's proposal to run a new high-voltage transmission line through western Maine seems to grow more controversial every day. We take a broad look at why in the weeklong series “Power Struggle In The Maine Woods.” bit.ly/2TZU66P
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