i just got back from Portland, Maine, and had a great time. i'd definitely recommend it for a jaunt. lots of great food, up that way, including brainsausage's restaurant.
Maine is one of my favorite places, but my last trip was to Maine. I have been working on a list of restaurants for next time I am in Portland, which includes Local188.
I think that I will plan on going to one of the Korin ECGs, and I have never spent any time in NYC, so that is at the top of my list right now. I am not sure which date would be better, though.