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The Maine Switch is your ultimate weekly guide to what's hot and what's not in Greater Portland. From design advice and home repair tips to video game reviews and foodie gossip, Switch dishes the inside scoop.

Short and sweet is the soul of this magazine. You won't find long, boring reports in Switch, that's not our style. Instead we love colorful photos, funky facts and quirky pieces like the Switch On & Off List. It's all geared to those post-college singles looking to enhance their lives and young families aiming to streamline their days in search of much-needed down time.

When it comes to can't miss shows and off-beat happenings – Switch gives you all the details. We fill you in on the music everyone's talking about (or should be). And don't worry about scrambling to find something cool to do with the family this weekend, we've already done the legwork.

Whether you want the skinny on the latest fitness craze or ideas to boost your business savvy, Switch has you covered. We make you laugh, we make you think, but we never waste your time. Flip the Switch and plug into the latest in Maine culture and style.