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Redbox Locations in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, & Massachusetts Shut Down Suddenly
I am old enough to remember renting movies and video games from rental stores. My small town had locally-owned rental stores, but in most bigger towns, there were chain stores like Blockbuster and Movie Gallery. In the early 2000s, many grocery store chains got in on the rental action. It...
‘It Was Just Standing There Watching Me': 19 Sightings in Maine That Might Convince You Bigfoot Is Real
Here's the big question for you: do you believe Bigfoots exist?. Now, let's take it to the next level and ask, do you think there are Bigfoots in Maine and maybe you just never realized it?. Turns out, there are many reports from people who have claimed to have seen...
Donald Trump Bloodied During Rally Shooting: REPORT
Former President Donald Trump was left bloodied during a campaign rally during an apparent shooting. On Saturday (July 13) at 6:13 PM, at least seven popping noises reverberated at the campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Secret Service agents were seen tackling and covering Trump who was at his podium speaking when the popping noises took place and he immediately grabbed his ear almost instantaneously after the popping sounds were made. Trump was photographed bloodied on his ear, cheek and teeth.
The Story Behind the Treat Maine Kids Have Loved For Nearly 80 Years
After having a low-calorie, "healthy" meal for lunch, I kind of figured that I was deserving of a treat. Digging through the bottom of the freezer here at work, I spotted a little piece of my childhood: Hoodsie Cups!. I snatched it out of the freezer, tore off the top,...
Four Places to Get Great Maine Seafood Tourists Don’t Know About
During Maine's tourist season, people "from away" flock to Maine to visit and have some of the best seafood in the country. Lobster is obviously one of the big choices, of course. I always find it funny when tourists are surprised that live lobsters aren't red. We don't help educate...
Stay Cool This Summer With an Incredible Swimming Hole Under a Covered Bridge in Maine
In Maine, most of us are not blessed with a pool in our backyards or season passes to our favorite water park. What we are blessed with is a ton of water options to cool off when the summer temperatures start getting a little too hot and sticky. One of those options may check a couple of boxes for you: a chance to see a covered bridge AND enjoy a swimming hole right next to it.
3 of USA Today’s Top Roller Coasters Are a Day Trip Drive From Seacoast
Rollercoasters are road trip-worthy. Think of your favorite roller coaster. BOOM. You just got hit with a feeling of nostalgia and that butterfly feeling in your stomach when you go down the first drop. If you love rollercoasters, you know that many are worth driving to. Yes, there are some...
Dave Portnoy Reviews a New England Classic and Falls in Love All Over Again
For many people throughout New England, there are stories and fond memories wrapped around one regionally-based pizza chain, Papa Gino's. Papa Gino's has dubbed itself "New England's favorite neighborhood pizza", and had more than 150 regional locations at the height of its success. But a 2018 bankruptcy filing caused Papa...
Maine State Park Celebrated Among Top 20 in the USA
One of Maine's most popular coastal beauties is receiving some considerable national recognition. The travel site Smarter Travel recently put together a list of the best state parks across America. The site singled out 20 of the country's top locations, and one of those just happens to be here in Maine. Coming in at 16 was the one and only Popham Beach State Park.
Win Tickets to See Daryl Hall and Elvis Costello at BankNH Pavilion in Gilford, New Hampshire
Daryl Hall and Elvis Costello will perform on Monday, July 22, 2024, at BankNH Pavilion in Gilford, New Hampshire, and we've got a pair of tickets to give away to the show. So here's how you can win. If you're reading this on our app right now, all you have...
5 Things You Need to Know if You’re Going to See the Tall Ships in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
The Tall Ships are coming back to Portsmouth, New Hampshire, according to sailportsmouth.org. This event attracts a lot of people from here on the Seacoast and all around the Region. Here are a few things you should know before you go. The event starts with the Parade of Sail on...
Stop & Shop Announces Massachusetts Closing of 8 Locations
Stop & Shop has announced it will close 32 "underperforming" stores, according to supermarketnews.com, on or before November 2, 2024 including 8 Massachusetts locations. The closings reflect a move to restructure the company. The closing list does not include the Seacoast area location in Amesbury, Massachusetts. Nor does it include...
How Much Does the Average Maine Resident Need to Make to Survive?
There is no denying that for the average American, times are kind of tough right now. While wages have not really increased much in the last few years, the cost of everything continues to rise. According to Bankrate, inflation is down quite a bit from its peak of over 9%...
Year-Round Yurt in New Hampshire is a Glamper’s Dream
Wow. This year-round yurt on the outskirts of the White Mountain National Forest is a glamper's dream. I will start with the accolades and recognition. The Raven's Nest, also referred to as "Secluded Comfort in the Woods," is a "Best of New Hampshire: 2022" Hipcamp finalist, according to the Hipcamp booking site.
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