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Woof: Scarborough Beach Has a New Lifeguard in Maine, and He’s Super Fluffy
If you've ever been to Scarborough Beach in Maine, then you know one of the first things you see when you get there is the sign letting you know when dogs are allowed on the beach. Doggos love the beach just as much as we do, and little fluffy Bell is continuing to prove that!
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...
Everything We Know About Donald Trump Rally Shooting Victims
Two people are reportedly dead and another person critically injured after the apparent shooting at the Donald Trump campaign rally. The horrific shooting took place at 6:13 PM on Saturday (July 13) while Trump was campaigning in Butler, Pennsylvania. According to new reports, the alleged shooter was killed in addition to at least one attendee in the crowd.
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.
This Massachusetts City Ranked 3rd Best City for the Most Attractive Women in the U.S.
Amazing. Recently, I wrote about how Boston, Massachusetts, was ranked the 4th best city in the world to find the most attractive men, according to yourtango.com. Now, I just found a list for the girlies too. Yourtango also ranked Boston in the top five cities for the most attractive humans, but at #3 for having the most attractive ladies. I agreed with the ranking they gave the dudes at #4, which you can read all about here, and I'm gonna have to agree on this ranking for the ladies too.
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.
2 Major Changes Coming to New England Target Stores
Who doesn't love a nice shopping spree at Target. Well, unless you spend way more than you want to and have shoppers remorse after the fact. Hey we've all been there so no judgement on my part. Shopping at any big box store can get a bit harried when they're...
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...
You’re Not Imagining It: Prices Have Increased at New Hampshire Walmarts
In recent years, Walmart has become a huge part of my life. It's my one-stop shop for grocery shopping (yes, I'm blessed enough to live near a supercenter), workout clothes, and makeup. Now that I have a brand-new baby to dress, Gwen's wardrobe is practically made up entirely of clothes from Wally World.
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.
Go for the Gold: Maine Would Dominate These Five Olympic Events
It's crazy to think that another four years (well, technically, three, since the last Summer Olympics were held in 2021 because of you-know-why) have already passed, and we're on the brink of another few weeks of the world's best competing head-to-head for their country's bragging rights. The opening ceremonies for...
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