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Amtrak Downeaster Upgrades for Safer, Faster Rides in Maine
Amtrak's Media Center is teaming up with the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority (NNEPRA) to roll out some serious upgrades along the tracks from Haverhill, Massachusetts, to Brunswick, Maine. They're dropping over $50 million to install Positive Train Control (PTC), a high-tech system that'll automatically keep trains in check and make trips faster and safer. If you ask me, those are the two best upgrades they could possibly have.
Top 15 ’80s Aerosmith Songs
Tracking Aerosmith's career trajectory from the beginning to the end of the '80s reveals one of the most remarkable comebacks in rock history. The band was washed-up and left for dead at the turn of the decade, with Joe Perry having quit in 1979 and Brad Whitford following suit in 1981. Drugs and dysfunction had hobbled the one-mighty rockers, and they watched their album sales plummet as a new crop of bands rose up to usurp them.
Top 20 ’80s Kiss Songs
Kiss started the '80s in free fall and spent the first two years of the decade alienating a staggeringly large portion of the impressive rock music fan base they had built in the '70s by unabashedly chasing even greater mainstream fame. After weathering the departure of their two fellow founding...
Did You Know This Maine Theater is the Oldest in the U.S.?
Madison is a charming town in Maine. And it's also where you'll find the Lakewood Theater. Established in 1901, it holds the distinction of being the oldest theater in the United States, as per their site. It is an absolute gem, and the perfect backdrop for the groundbreaking musical currently...
Beyond Coastal Maine: Where Else You Can See These Massive Trolls
The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens have been welcoming visitors since 2007. As the name implies, it is more than just one garden. There are a series of specialized gardens connected by paths. Featured gardens include the Giles Rhododendron & Perennial Garden, Great Lawn, Burpee Kitchen Garden, and Lerner Garden of the Five Senses.
Cool Off at Lewiston, Maine’s Kennedy Park Pool, Opening Soon
Time to take a dip! And we're relieved this is happening, because the public pool in Lewiston has been delayed. The delay hasn't been too long, but we are all ready to splish-splash in Kennedy Park's public pool!. The pool was supposed to be opened on June 25, according to...
You Must Kill This Fish if You Catch It in New Hampshire and Massachusetts
Did you know there is a type of fish that you are supposed to kill in New England?. It is true. The fish is called a snakehead. The snakehead is not common in our area. However, they are confirmed to be in our region. The most recent snakehead caught in our area was in August 2021 in Canton, Massachusetts.
Explore This Maine Amusement Park With Mini Golf, Food Trucks, Ice Cream, and Gold Panning
Off I-295 and onto Main Street in Richmond, just after the Irving station and before Aim Performance and Fitness, what looks like something out of the Old West stands out in a town of about 3,500 residents. Moose Mountain Adventure Park is family-owned, and just as the name says, there's...
Popular Maine Pizza Shop Picked to Represent Portland, Maine, in Barstool Sports’ One Bite Pizza Festival
I'm not gonna lie, friends, I think it is cool as hell that Monte's Fine Foods is participating in Barstool Sport's One Bite Pizza Festival and representing Maine. If you know me, then you know I'm a huge advocate of Dave Portnoy, even if half the internet is divided over him. He's helped hundreds (if not thousands) of small and local companies pick their businesses off the ground. He's donated thousands of dollars to animal shelters, and gave his beautiful rescue, Miss Peaches, the life she never had. He also keeps it very real and transparent, which is very hard to do these days on social media. So for that, he wins my utmost respect.
Gordon Ramsay Sounds Like He Hit Puberty Before Boston Red Sox First Pitch
Celebrity Chef and one of social media's favorite influencers, Chef Gordon Ramsay, has been spending a lot of time in New England lately. Partially because he can't stop opening restaurants in the area, but mostly because he opened up a Hell's Kitchen location inside of Foxwoods, which is the home of two seasons of the show Hell's Kitchen, which is currently filming if his Father's Day 2024 bike accident video on Instagram is any indication.
Maine’s Moosehead Lake Shines as One of America’s Ultimate Vacation Retreats
A prominent news website has given top billing to one of Maine's iconic natural beauties. US News & World Report recently released a list of America's top destinations for a lake vacation this summer. The 32 lakes listed can be found in all corners of the country, including here in Maine, as Moosehead Lake made the cut.
New Hampshire’s Most Creative Patriotic Display is Made of Crushed Cars
You can see a lot of really cool things in New Hampshire, like gorgeous blue lakes, white-capped mountains, and red maple trees in the fall. Yes, red, white, and blue are often expressed in this "Live Free or Die" state, especially in an election year and around the patriotic holidays.
Maine Named as One of America’s Favorite Fishing States
The state of Maine is receiving high accolades for one of the country's most beloved pastimes. According to the popular fishing website Fishing Booker, Maine is the 6th best state in the country to fish in. Not only is this a great ranking, but it's also the highest-scored state in New England. Only Rhode Island joined Maine in the top 10, finishing with an 8th ranking.
New Hampshire Target Stores Are Decreasing the Number of Items You Can Buy in Self Check Out
The minute we get used to something, they have to go and change it. Recently, according to abcnews.go.com, Target announced that it was reducing the number of items you could bring through the self-checkout to 10 or less. Dollar General and Walmart made similar changes as well. There are three...
All 12 Friendly Toast Locations Throughout New England Go 100% Nut-Free
For years now, The Friendly Toast has become a go-to for locals and tourists visiting New England. For those looking for a menu with plenty of healthy options but not skimping on the delicious, as well as options for the occasional bloody mary, mimosa, or other alcoholic offering with their meal, The Friendly Toast has been it.
Beware, Maine: If You See Fruit at a Gas Station, Leave Immediately
Another eerie phenomenon is happening, and it could be happening at your local gas station. Say what?. We've discussed zip ties on car doors before, but now it's fruit at the gas station? When I first heard about it, I wasn't sure if this was an insane myth or actual reality.
Play Archery and Nerf Gun Tag at Boston, Massachusetts’ Epic New Game Spot
Let your inner child out at this epic new spot in Boston: Archery Games in Chelsea, Massachusetts. One of the most fun kids' toys ever invented was the Nerf gun. Everyone – boys and girls, kids and teens – loved a good old-fashioned Nerf gun war. If you...
Dave Portnoy Spotted at Mega Popular Pizza Joint in Derry, New Hampshire
Ever since The Ricochet in Derry, New Hampshire, opened up in February 2023, they've taken the area by storm. Nevermind customers that have become regulars that live in Derry, but people from outside of Derry and all around the Merrimack Valley have made the trip to see what the hype is all about.
The Price of Parking in Portland, Maine, is About to Go Up Once Again
Portland, Maine is a great place to visit. But it is not cheap, especially if you want to park in the city. Starting July 1, 2024, parking rates in Portland are going up again, but there is a sliver of good news. According to WMTW, the City of Portland owns...
If You Love ‘Wicked Tuna’, You’ll Love This New Fish House in Massachusetts
It's been years since Wicked Tuna debuted on TV, but the characters of those fishing vessels are as widely-known now as they were back then. The show is still as popular as ever on National Geographic, going strong for 13 seasons. Blue fin tuna fishing is not for the faint...
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