via Overheard In Portland Enthusiastic middle-aged tourist lady, examining a gross-looking seagull feather on the sidewalk: “Who needs to go to India where they throw roses? There are feathers everywhere!” (Overheard by ZWH on Congress Street)

Overheard in Portland: Man to woman: “It’s cute in San Francisco. It’s not cute in Portland, Maine.” Woman to man: “Patrick! Yes it is!” (Overheard by IWH on Exchange Street)