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Hey Maine! Happy ‘National Paul Bunyan Day’
Did you know that today, June 28th is Paul Bunyan Day?. For those of us who live in the Bangor area, the Paul Bunyan statue is something we probably all take for granted, because well, it is always there, but it is a great point of interest to the tourists who flock to Maine each summer season.
Teams Spend Hours Searching Water; Find Body Of Missing Swimmer In Clark Cove
A 20-year-old man from New Hampshire died while swimming in Bar Harbor Thursday, authorities say. The Maine Department of Marine Resources says several law enforcement and rescue agencies were on hand for hours Thursday afternoon, in the vicinity of the water around Clark Cove, investigating. They were searching for a man who had gone swimming in the area, earlier in the day, and apparently ran into some difficulty in the water.
Check Out Where in Maine These 16 Celebrities Were Born
Our Pine Tree State is known for many things, including producing a fair share of well-known celebrities!. Listen, we get it—Maine might not be the first place you think of when it comes to producing celebrities. States like Illinois, California, and New York usually get that spotlight. Instead, we're known for our delicious seafood, rugged outdoor wear, iconic New England architecture, and stunning natural beauty.
Still Time to Enjoy Windjammer Days in Boothbay Harbor, Maine
The 62nd annual Windjammer Days are currently taking place in Boothbay Harbor through Saturday June 29th, and there is still plenty of fun and revelry to be had even with weather 'jamming' one of the more popular events of this yearly festival. The street parade for Wednesday, June 26th was...
5 Spots Maine Folks Need to Just Hang Up Their Phone and Be Quiet
Recently, I was out to breakfast, and there was this guy a couple seats away that was yakking away full tilt, on his phone. About...Absolutely...Nothing. The weather, some restaurant he went to the week before, and then 3 more dumb phone calls just like that ensued. Totally the type of call that if I received, I'd either ignore, or excuse myself and go outside, like a gentleman. Unlike the slack jawed troglodyte down the way.
Tips for Excelling in Your Nursing Education While Enjoying Classic Rock
This content was produced in partnership with Archer Education. Balancing the rigors of nursing education with your love for classic rock can be a rewarding experience. Dive into tips that help you excel in both areas without compromising on either. Discover how music can be your ally in acing your studies and staying motivated.
Reopening Went Swimmingly at Maine State Aquarium
As of today, June 26th, 2024, the Maine State Aquarium is back in business after a 4-year hiatus thanks to the pandemic. The state took advantage of the aquarium's forced closure and delayed reopening further for renovations and improvements to the popular and educational tourist stop that originally opened in 1993 in Booth Bay Harbor.
Man and Woman Arrested for Aggravated Drug Trafficking in Maine
A 41-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man were arrested in Waterville after a months-long drug trafficking investigation in Maine. Two People Facing Drug Trafficking and Additional Charges. Kelly Goards from Waterville and Anthony Carey from New York were both taken into custody and charged with Aggravated Drug Trafficking, Illegal Possession...
54-Year-Old Man Arrested after Chasing Kids with a Knife in Maine
A 54-year-old man was arrested Tuesday night in Portland after chasing children in a parking lot with a knife. The incident happened around 9:20 pm at the Shaw’s on Auburn Street. Staff Sheltered Children until Police Arrived. The Portland Police Department said the staff at Shaw’s “sheltered the children...
Julia Gagnon Will Take The Stage At 77th Maine Lobster Festival
Next month, the Maine Lobster Festival will celebrate its 77th year in Rockland, and the party just got kicked up a notch. This year's Maine Lobster Festival is back, and will be bigger and better than ever with FREE admission, a new beer tent, fireworks, a two-day Steins & Vines tasting event, an expanded children's tent, and tons of new fun activities for the everyone.
Blue Jays-Red Sox series finale postponed due to weather, will be part of split DH in August
The series finale between the Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night was postponed because of severe weather. The scoreless game was paused in the top of the second inning with one out, Toronto's Davis Schneider on first base after a walk and Danny Jansen about to bat.
What it Means if You See a McDonald’s With Turquoise Arches Instead of Yellow
The McDonald's logo remains one of the most recognizable not only among fast food restaurants, but all brand names. The chain's trademark "golden arches" lets fast food-seekers know what they're going to get. But what happens if those arches are no longer golden?. Where Is There a McDonald's With Turquoise...
Ugh, Deer Flies! I Just Discovered a Stupidly Easy Way to Outsmart Them
If your neighborhood is anything like mine, there's a specific two-week period in the summer when the temperature is steamy, the breeze is non-existent, and it happens. This happened precisely two days ago, just after a pretty bad thunderstorm. I walked out, inhaled the gloopy air, and a deer fly landed on me and bit HARD. It was waiting for me.
Maine Now Recognized as One of the Top States to Live in the US
I've grown up as a lifelong Mainer. I've tried moving away once or twice, but it never really stuck. Even if I did manage to head somewhere else for a while, I've always come back. It's a classic case of, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". I mean sure, you can certainly find some superficial reasons to not be that fond of Maine, but no matter where you go, you'll find reasons to not like it.
Maine Ranked as one of the Top States for a Good Night’s Sleep
In real life, no one sleeps worse than I do. I struggle a lot with sleep. Like, more than most people should. Although I don't have sleep apnea or anything like that, I have sooooo much trouble staying asleep. I can fall asleep like a champ, but usually a few hours later, I'm wide awake. There are times I'll go to bed at like, 9:30pm, and I'm awake for the day at 11:45pm. It's brutal.
A Maine Restaurant Cheeseburger Named One Of the ‘Best In The U.S.’
Going to a fancy dinner can be fun, but sometimes all you crave is a good old-fashioned, no nonsense cheeseburger, which tastes even better when it is served at an iconic drive-in style restaurant. Taste of Home is a website that inspires togetherness through creative cooking, sharing and entertaining. They...
Man Died after Concrete Retaining Wall Collapsed in Maine
A 67-year-old man died Tuesday after part of a retaining wall collapsed in Brownville. The Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office said ‘EMS personnel worked on the injured person. Their efforts to resuscitate the victim were unsuccessful and he was pronounced deceased.”. Man Died at the Scene. Stephen Lane from...
This Maine Eatery Makes the Best Breakfast Sandwich in the State
If you were ever wondering which spot in our Pine Tree State serves up the best breakfast sandwich, we finally have the answer!. Let's be honest—can you really find a bad breakfast sandwich? It's like back in college when the best beer was always a free one. The same logic applies to breakfast sandwiches. If someone offers you a warm, delicious breakfast sandwich, you're definitely not turning it down.
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