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This Unique and Mouthwatering Blueberry Pizza is Only Available in Maine
Don't judge me if you've never tried this pizza, Mr. or Mrs. Judgey-pants. It's "blow-your-hair-back" delicious, and you can only get it at Brickyard Hollow Brewery in Maine. I will admit that I am not a big pizza fan. I know, I'm probably the only one. But the pizza at Brickyard Hollow Brewery is wicked good. It's quick, hot, and delicious.
Boston-Based Chef Jason Santos Becomes New ‘Bar Rescue’ Guest Host
You may know Chef Jason Santos best from Chef Gordon Ramsay's insanely popular show -- which is filming its next two seasons here in New England at Foxwoods -- Hell's Kitchen. Chef Jason first appeared on the show as a contestant back in Season 7, finishing as the runner up to Holli Ugalde; however, it turns out that may have been an absolute blessing in disguise.
CNN Names Portland, Maine, as One of America’s Best Towns to Visit in 2024
CNN named its top 10 list of America’s Best Towns to Visit in 2024, and two New England locations made the cut. Providence, Rhode Island, landed the No. 2 spot, which is nice, but let's talk about Portland, Maine, scoring No. 4 on the list. (Sorry, Rhode Island fans.)
Drivers Are Easily Fooled by These Police Cruisers on Maine Roads
You're driving down the road in Maine, maybe going a little too fast, and suddenly you see a police cruiser on the side of the road that appears to be set up in a speed trap. But is it?. Recently, I saw this police cruiser on Payne Road in Scarborough,...
Can Maine People Put Hidden Traps On Their Land for Trespassers?
I grew up on cartoons, and it seemed like trapping people was natural. After a steady diet of cereal and Bugs Bunny every Saturday morning when I was a kid, I just sort of assumed that setting booby traps was just something you'd always be doing as an adult. Neighbor dog pooping on your lawn? Trap! Person stealing the apples off your trees? Trap!
Beloved Maine Pub Owner Passes Away
One of the special things about life in Maine is the number of locally-owned restaurants and bars in our state, like Lisa's Restaurant in Augusta, the Silver Street Tavern in Waterville, and DeMillo's in Portland, to name a few. There is nothing wrong with corporate-owned chain restaurants, but there is...
USA Today Names Midcoast Maine Restaurant One of the Best in the Nation
The word has been out for a while that Maine is a culinary treasure. Areas like Portland, the South Coast, and Bar Harbor get much of the attention, but the state's food scene has no defined borders. A great example of this can be found in an article that USA...
An Osprey Nest Wreaks Havoc in Bordering Maine Towns for 10 Hours
Honestly, nothing is shocking in the world anymore after surviving 2020. To the point that suggesting an entire species of birds may be waging war against an entire state for something that happened back in April 2024 seems completely logical. Osprey Nest Bath Maine. According to locals, for over 40...
You Could Get a $150 Ticket for Wrong Display of Maine License Plate
You may be in for a big money ticket for your Maine license plate, and not even realize it. A viewer asked WGME13 TV about getting pulled over and handed a hefty fine. The viewer wrote,. Recently, I got pulled over and the officer told me I had an illegal...
What Caused the Central Maine Sky to Look Yellow on Sunday Evening?
After having a week of summerlike weather, last weekend took a turn for the nasty. We had sporadic rain showers on Saturday and Sunday was a complete wash. In fact, much of Maine got slammed with severe thunderstorms on Sunday evening. Lightning lit up the sky for over an hour...
In Maine, What Happens to Tourists Who get Traffic Tickets?
Depending on what part of the country you're in, I've heard it can be anywhere from no big deal, to a total nightmare when it comes to out-of-state tickets. You hear plenty of stories on social media and the news where people are all but harassed and extorted when it comes to trying to clear their names.
New Englanders, Check Out These 8 Pickup Lines That Are So Bad They’re Good
We try to help our readers find love if/when we can, because dating is hard in 2024! Putting yourself out there and being vulnerable is not easy for any of us. But nothing good ever comes from staying in your comfort zone, right?. I recently came across a list of...
Did You Know About All of These Hidden Pickleball Courts in Portland, Maine?
When I say "hidden pickleball" courts, I really mean it. I have never noticed these courts before, since they're at the bottom of a hill that a highway runs over. Pickleball has become such a popular sport that teams are forming all around town, so these courts are crucial now more than ever.
Can You Help This Cuddly Maine Friend Get Home?
Help Find My Mommy or Daddy! This adorable little unicorn was found and wants to go home. Kids often lose or drop their beloved items. I remember when my little one tossed his shoes out the window as a baby. A child in Maine has lost their adorable little unicorn,...
2nd Annual Maine Celebrity Golf Benefit Amazingly Raises $200,000
Celebrities from the entertainment, music, and sports worlds hit the links in Maine recently for what ended up being one heck of a benefit tournament. After a successful first year of the tournament, Shamrock Sports & Entertainment once again hosted Drive Fore Kids, a celebrity golf tournament that benefitted local charities. The tournament was held at the Falmouth Country Club, just a short drive from Portland.
It’s Time for Water Country in New Hampshire to Have an Adults-Only Night
For many kids growing up in New England, a trip to one of the region's amusement parks is a lasting memory. If you need further proof of that, adults-only nights at a pair of New England's biggest amusement parks have become an instant hit. Story Land started their successful nostalgia...
Here Are Maine’s Most Dangerous Months and Days for Crashes
When you get behind the wheel of a vehicle, safety is key. You just want to get from here to there and enjoy your day without any problems. But that's not always the case. Accidents happen. Crashes happen. According to the Maine Department of Transportation, since 2004 there have been...
The Smallest Home That Sold in Maine in 2023 is Truly Tiny
As a realtor, I tend to nerd out on fun facts and stats. So naturally, I thought it would be fun to find the smallest home that sold in Maine in 2023. Spoiler alert: it’s tiny, and might make your studio apartment look like a mansion. You may have...
This Scrumptious Mom & Pop Bakery is Lewiston, Maine’s Best-Kept Secret
There is nothing tastier then taking a bite into a fresh, buttery, and flakey pastry just out of the oven. We grew up in Lewiston, and if you drive down Lisbon Street early in the morning, you can smell the addicting aroma of freshly baked bread. When we were young,...
4 Things New England Shoppers Need to Know About How to Spot a Credit Card Skimmer
Recently, Aldi Grocery stores in New Jersey had to inform customers that their credit card information may have been compromised because of a skimmer device at the payment station. The incident happened toward the start of the new year, and it is just now being discovered. It has happened to...
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