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The Best Backpacking Trail in America Can Be Found Right Here in Maine
One of Maine's most awe-inspiring regions is getting some serious love. The state's famed 100-Mile Wilderness has been crowned the best hike of them all, according to popular outdoor enthusiasts and outfitters from Angel Outdoors. The company posted about the best backpacking trips in America. Sure enough, Maine's 100-Mile Wilderness...
Oldest School in America is in New England and Almost 400 Years Old
New England is chock-full of history. We all know the story of Plymouth Rock, when the pilgrims arrived on the Mayflower, yadda yadda. No, this is not a history lesson. But there were many "firsts" in New England before there were "firsts" elsewhere in the United States because of the early colonization in the early 1600s. And that is what interests me.
Woman Charged with OUI after Crashing into Utility Pole in Maine
A 48-year-old woman was arrested Friday for Operating under the Influence of Drugs after she crashed into a utility pole in Cumberland. Police said Heather Gammon was speeding on Powell Road towards Route 88 when she went off the road and collided with a utility pole and mailbox. Utility Pole...
Woman Ejected from Moped & Died after Two-Vehicle Crash in Maine
A 52-year-old woman died Thursday afternoon after a moped crashed into a pickup truck in Bar Harbor. The crash happened around 2:45 pm in the area of State Highway 102 and Gilbert Farm Road. Woman Ejected from Moped. Anita Burdzel from Bar Harbor was ejected from the moped. She was...
Fugitive Wanted for 1st Degree Manslaughter Arrested in Maine
A 41-year-old man wanted for 1st Degree Manslaughter was arrested Wednesday in Bangor. Walter Lawson from Bridgeport, Connecticut was taken into custody at a hotel without incident. Apprehension and Extradition. He was charged as a Fugitive from Justice and will be extradited back to CT. Wanted Man Arrested on a...
New Hampshire is Home to One of the Nation’s Top Lake Vacation Destinations
Did you know that New Hampshire has over 800 lakes and 19,000 miles of rivers and streams, according to the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services?. Considering the natural beauty of our state, this shouldn't come as a shock. We New Hampshirites are really lucky when it comes to the scenery around us, and tourists flock to the area to experience it firsthand.
‘Lost On A Mountain In Maine’ Book-Turned-Movie Gets Premiere Date
It's been years in the making, and for many who grew up in Maine, and had to read the book in school, it's something we've been looking forward to! The tale of a young boy who gets separated from his traveling companions and somehow survives 9 days lost in the Maine woods was a compelling story to read.
Two Men Charged with Armed Robbery after Evading Police in Maine
Two men were arrested for two armed robberies and fleeing from police in Maine. The York County Sheriff’s Office said 41-year-old Timothy Riley from Westbrook and 37-year-old Kyle Allman from Hollis were both charged with armed robbery. Armed Robbery at Variety Store. The first robbery happened Friday, June 7...
What’s the Correct Way to Pronounce Mount Desert Island?
Widely debated for centuries, many who visit Maine, and even some who live here, are divided on the correct way to pronounce "Mount Desert Island." One of the quickest ways to "out" yourself as being "from away" is to travel to a place and mispronounce its name. Take, for instance,...
Harvard Says Aliens May Live in Maine
You may have seen a recent study reportedly done out of Harvard University claiming that aliens may live among us. Okay, let's pretend this is a possibility and think like an alien. Where would you go in the United States?. HINT: Maine is The Answer. If you guessed any of...
Locals Settle the Debate: Who Has the Best Lobster Roll in Maine?
When you're not born and raised in a specific region, if they're known for a specific type of cuisine, as a new resident or tourist, you automatically think that every offering of that food is next level. To break the fourth wall for a quick second with an example --...
Maine Landmark to Transform Into the Halls of Hogwarts This July
Attention Muggles, a Maine landmark has a very important announcement. That landmark is Fort Knox in Prospect, which plans to transform from an old military fort to the whimsical hallways of Hogwarts for one day this July. What is Wizarding Day at Fort Knox All About?. Unlike last year, there...
Pesticides vs. Maine Pests: Which is Less Harmful?
I've been living in Maine for approximately 2-months, and today, the home we are renting had the lawn treated with pesticides. The grass is shut down for 48 hours. No problem, that is, until my beautiful bride mentioned the what ifs. What If One of Our Dogs Eats the Maine...
Maine Association of Softball Coaches Announce Rosters for Juniors All-Star Game and Sophomore/Freshman All-Star Game
The Maine Association of Softball Coaches announced the rosters for their Junior (Class of 2025) and Sophomore/Freshman (Class of 2026 and 2027) All-Star Games. The games will be played at St. Joseph's College in Standish with the Sophomore/Freshman Game at 3 p.m. and the Junior's Game at 6 p.m. Juniors...
Maine has First Tick-Related Death this Year from Powassan Virus
Let's face it, ticks are pure evil. Honestly, out of curiosity, I've scoured the internet looking for any God-given usefulness that ticks might have. Like, are used in cancer research or something. I really want to believe that if they're on this planet, there has to be a reason. The closest thing I can find, is that they offer a source of protein to the animals that choose to hunt and eat them. End of story. So, at best, they're food.
Maine’s Ronald McDonald Houses to Host a Kid-Friendly Red Shoe 5K
Adults and kids can walk, run, have fun, and raise money with the Ronald McDonald House Red Shoe 5K. Ronald McDonald Houses Offer Homey Experiences to Families of Sick Children. Maine has two Ronald McDonald Houses, in Bangor and Portland. They serve as a place where parents with children being...
The Dead Man’s Fingers Fungus Is as Grotesque as It Sounds
There's a fungus among us and it's creeping the internet out. While it sounds like an '80s horror movie or maybe the name of your cousin's garage band, Dead Man's Fingers is actually a mushroom, or fungus, and when it comes to looks, it's not messing around. What Does 'Dead...
Maine Association of Softball Coaches Announce Senior Class A/B and C/D All-Star Game Rosters
The Maine Association of Softball Coaches announced the rosters for their Senior Class A/B and C/D All-Star games. The C/D Game will be play at St. Joseph College in Standish on Tuesday June 18th at 3 p.m. with the C/B Game at 6 p.m. A/B North. Caribou - Emma Butler.
The Forecast in Maine Puts us Right Under the Blowtorch Next Week
I've seen hot Maine weather make the toughest folks crumble. I know there are other states that get hotter than Maine. I would never compare us to the desert as far heat goes. But a lot of people aren't prepared for how Florida-like it can get around here in the summer. When the heat and humidity combine to bring us the real summer weather, all of a sudden Maine isn't as pretty as they thought.
MABC Announce 2024 Baseball Senior Class A/B and C/D Rosters
The Maine Association of Baseball Coaches (MABC) announced the rosters for their Senior Class A/B and C/D All-Star games. The A/B Game will be played on Wednesday June 19th at 6:30 and the C/D Game will be played at 3:30 p.m. A/B North. Bangor - Jack Shuck, Yates Emerson. Brewer...
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