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Did You Know That New Hampshire’s Seacoast Has 3 Wicked Haunted Places Within 20 Miles of Each Other?
Ghost stories are as compelling today as they were when we were little kids underneath our blankets with flashlights. There is something about spooky spirits around us that grab our attention. The New Hampshire Seacoast has three wicked haunted buildings, all within 20 miles of each other. There's a Ghost...
Maine Will Finally Receive a Break From Humidity This Weekend
To say that the heat throughout Maine has been unforgiving throughout the month of July would be an understatement. Many of the major cities in Maine have exceeded their typical high temperatures for the month by five-to-seven degrees. Making those temperatures feel even more hot has been the unrelenting humidity....
Portland Sea Dogs Uniforms Designed by Maine Children’s Cancer Program
I’m thrilled to be a Portland Sea Dogs fan, and didn’t think I could love them any more than I already do, but now I do. It was recently announced that the amazing players on the Portland Sea Dogs were able to collaborate with Maine Children's Cancer Program for a very special cause. The Sea Dogs have recently partnered up with the Maine Children's Cancer Program (MCCP) to make unique, beautiful, hand-designed uniforms.
Happy Hour Returning to Massachusetts? An Open Letter to 3 New England States That Outlaw It
Did you know that happy hour is outlawed in three New England states: Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont?. The reason I am bringing this to your attention is because that is so stupid. Yeah. I said it. It's a dumb law. Let me start by saying that I understand why....
Hall Pass Cash: Get Ready for a New School Year With Your Chance to Win a $500 Prepaid Visa Gift Card
Back-to-school shopping may be fun but it's not cheap! We're giving you a chance to get your budget out of detention with those much-needed back-to-school funds. You could score a $500 prepaid Visa Gift Card. That's enough to buy:. 4,411 no. 2 pencils. 29 Trapper Keepers. 250 3-subject spiral notebooks.
Maine State Police Looking for Help Locating Man Missing for 7 Years
Even though the state has its fair share of crime, Maine has always been thought of as a safe place to live. This is especially true when you compare it to more urbanized states like Massachusetts, New York, and California. Maine is a state filled with small towns. Even our...
Incredible Video of Humpback Whale Feeding in Kittery, Maine
A huge humpback whale put on a show in Kittery over the 4th of July weekend, rivaling any fireworks. According to Seacoastonline, the town harbormaster, John Brosnihan, couldn't believe his eyes when he caught a massive humpback whale on video in the shallow waters of Pepperrell Cove in Kittery. John...
Barstool Sport’s Dave Portnoy Loses Control of Boat in Popular Massachusetts Harbor
This. Is. Amazing. One of my favorite parts about this chaotic man (Dave Portnoy) is not only his brutal honesty, but his ties to Massachusetts, which allow us to relate so much to his content. His most recent chaotic activity happened in a place you might be familiar with: Nantucket,...
How Many of These Classic Summer Toys Do You Remember?
Summer has descended with the intensity of a relentless inferno, leaving many American towns simmering in its wake. I don't recall summers ever feeling this hot when I was a kid, but that probably has something to do with the fact we were always soaking ourselves with cold water in some manner.
New Hampshire Woman Attempting World Record Next Week: Most Pull-Ups in 24 Hours
Next weekend, on July 27, 24-year-old Natalie Noble will attempt to do the most pull-ups completed by a woman in a 24-hour period. Natalie, a trainer at Flight House Gym in Rye, New Hampshire, set this goal for herself over nine months ago. She said that while doing pull-ups, she kept "hitting a wall" and could not get past her current pull-up numbers.
2 Stunning Massachusetts Hotels Ranked in Top 100 of the World’s Best
If you are visiting Massachusetts from anywhere in the world, you would be doing yourself a disservice if you didn't visit Cape Cod. Just south of the "elbow" of the Cape, you can take a ferry to Martha's Vineyard. Locals know it is one of the most stunning places in the entire world for many reasons. But whether you're a visitor or local, you can now stay in two hotels that were ranked among the world's best. according to Travel + Leisure.
Tripadvisor’s Number One Hidden Maine Gem is a Must Visit For Locals & Tourists Alike
When it comes to things to do and see around Maine, there are so many options that it would be difficult to put them all into one list. Believe me, we've tried. However, how do we determine what the absolute BEST place to visit in Maine is if you are running short on time or just looking for the best bang for your buck?
Motorcycle Ride to Benefit 4-Year-Old Maine Girl for Life-Saving Surgery
4-year-old Aubrey from Gardiner is sadly fighting for her life. She is strong and spirited, and is battling a severe heart defect and bad lungs. Now, her life depends on a big operation. She needs a heart and lung transplant, but because of how expensive this surgery is, Aubrey needs our help.
Is This New England Urban Legend About Pool Water True or False?
Growing up in New England, especially during early childhood through right around the time a person starts entering their teens, so many statements involving pools and pool water were thrown out into the universe. There's the whole 'you can't go swimming for 30 minutes after you eat a meal or...
Stonington, Maine, Named Most Beautiful Seaside Town in America
Deciding which seaside town is the most beautiful in America sounds like a daunting task, mostly because it's all in the eye of the beholder. What makes a town the most beautiful? Is it the views? The hustle and bustle of the town itself? Architecture? Peacefulness?. All of those things...
Maine Skin Care Company Sees 3900% Growth Thanks to Lobster Juice
This company was founded by Mainers with terrible eczema. Amber and Patrick co-founded Marin Skincare. They both suffered from eczema. While they were in grad school for Biomedical Engineering at UMaine, they worked with lobster scientists. They found a protein in lobster that can regenerate limbs and could actually help hydrate and repair skin, hence their first product, the 'lobster lotion'!
Here’s When You Should Look to the Maine Skies for an Epic Meteor Shower
Get ready, Mainers! On August 12, you can catch the Perseid Meteor Shower, one of the few annual meteor showers. And this year promises to be epic!. According to Space Reference, this meteor shower is debris left behind from the Comet Swift-Tuttle, which NASA describes as a massive ball of ice and rock. Although the shower happens every year, the timing and duration are different. Don't miss out on this spectacular event in the skies.
Channel Your Inner ‘Happy Gilmore’ in South Berwick, Maine, to Help the Children
The amazing thing about New England is there is constantly some form of help happening throughout the region. During any calendar year, there are charity events to help raise toy donations for Toys for Tots or school supplies for local schools by 'stuffing buses' or 'jamming vans.' There are online auctions or telethons to help raise money for food banks throughout New England.
President Joe Biden Tests Positive for COVID-19
This is a developing story. President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19, the White House announced in a press release on Wednesday. Biden experienced respiratory symptoms that included a runny nose, a cough and fatigue, according to the statement. He was tested in Las Vegas following his first scheduled event for the day.
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