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Extraordinary Massachusetts Eatery is One of the Best New Restaurants in America
In Massachusetts, we're pretty lucky with some amazing restaurants and eateries all throughout the state. It definitely seems as though the Bay State isn't slowing down anytime soon with its ever-growing list of great food spots that seem to keep popping up. That includes a Massachusetts joint that's relatively new but has been making a name for itself in its local community in the time its been in operation. The restaurant has also been named as one of the "Best New Restaurants in America".
This Beautiful Coastal Southern Maine Town Named the State’s Loveliest
A popular coastal Southern Maine town is receiving some serious recognition from a familiar source. The fine travel writers over at loveEXPLORING decided to compile a list of the most beautiful towns across America. In fact, the site selected one from every state to be represented, including one from Maine. The Pine Tree State's selection is a town known for its incredible beauty, history, location, and entertainment. That town is York.
Hugely Popular Portland Restaurant Named Maine’s Best Spot for Seafood
A Portland seafood restaurant continues to get showered with praise. The popular online marketplace and lifestyle site Worthly recently released an article about the best seafood restaurants in every state. The list is a who's who of some of the most popular restaurants in the country, and Maine's selection is no exception.
Remember the Time Maine’s Stephen King Showed Up in a TV Show Not Based on His Works?
There are a ton of movie and television adaptations based on Stephen King's works. In fact, you may have even spotted the Maine native cameo in some of those works. He's popped up a few times in various small roles over the years, including the diner patron on "Mr. Mercedes" and "Under the Dome," as Johnny B. Goode on "Kingdom Hospital," Teddy Weizak on "The Stand," or more recently, the shopkeeper in "It Chapter Two."
Maine Town Named Among Most Underrated Summer Destinations in America
When the birds start chirping louder, the sun starts shining brighter, and the roads get busier, you know summer in Maine has arrived. People flood over state lines to visit their favorite places in Vacationland like Bar Harbor, Kennebunkport, and Old Orchard Beach. But every good Mainer knows that there...
Why Tiny Homes Are a Good Option for New England Homebuyers
If location, location, location is important to you as a homebuyer, then listen up. The newest type of development is happening in Massachusetts, and it may be the answer for so many who simply can't afford a house right now with rising prices, interest rates, and property taxes. If you...
Why You Shouldn’t Wave Drivers Through Intersections on New England Roads
Recently, I was at an intersection that crossed busy Route 302 in Windham, Maine. I was turning left, and the car on the other side of 302 was going straight, but was waving me through. I refused for a good reason. You should remember from your driver's education manual about...
Here’s Why Teenagers Can Legally Drink in Maine and Massachusetts, but Not New Hampshire
Yup, you read that headline correctly. Minors can legally drink in Maine and Massachusetts, as well as Rhode Island, Vermont, and Connecticut. New Hampshire is the only state in New England where they can't. Let me explain. The National Minimum Drinking Age Act (which made the drinking age 21, as...
Baby Possums Love Freeze-Dried Bananas From Maine Company
Eve's Garden in Kingfield, Maine, freeze-dries all sorts of food, and Mainers love it!. When you freeze-dry food, it changes shape. There's no way you would ever guess that this is a picture of freeze-dried Bit-O-Honey candy. They recently learned that their freeze-dried organic bananas were a hit with baby...
Hilarious Video Rates Drivers Laying Rubber Strips in Windham, Maine
Last month, I wrote an article explaining my frustration with loud tire squealing noises across the town of Windham, as drivers wanted to make their mark on the roads by laying down rubber strips. After seeing a hilarious video yesterday, I may have had a change of heart. Maybe. More...
Maine Whoopie Pie Festival Set to Return June 22, 2024
You know you're from Maine when you have certain select items in your fridge, pantry and liquor cabinet. You see, Mainers are pretty particular (and admittedly a little weird) when it comes to the food and beverages we enjoy. In Maine households, if you were to peruse their groceries, you'd...
11 New Hampshire-Inspired Baby Names Perfect for Your Future Bundle of 603 Joy
If you love New Hampshire and want to go beyond just a tattoo of the state on your forearm, why not name your child a Granite State-inspired name? It has been a trend for quite a few years to give babies unique names, so, here is some inspiration from a New Hampshire native.
Nicknames for New Hampshire Cities That Might Surprise You
Sure, sure, sure, everyone knows New Hampshire is called the Granite State, and its residents are called Granite Staters. That one is a no-brainer. However, there are other nicknames – like the ones you give your friends for very good reason – which might not be as well-known.
Free Wednesday Night Concerts Are Back in Augusta, Maine, and Start in June
It's something we've been doing with the city of Augusta, Maine, for literal decades. Formerly known as "Waterfront Wednesday" and now known as the "SummerFun Concert Series," we're excited to announce a full lineup of concerts this summer. While the last few years these shows have been at Mill Park,...
Beware: This is the Creature Responsible for the Foam You Find on Your Plants in Maine
Have you ever been on a walk and noticed the foam-like substance that lays on top of some plants, looking extremely out of place? The first time I ever witnessed this, I genuinely thought that somebody washed their car and the suds just landed in the woods. The second time I saw the suds in a different part of Maine, I realized that this "soap" must have a scientific explanation behind it, and had to find out.
A Portland, Maine, Bar Once Played ‘Wheel of Fortune’ to Decide Beer Prices in the 1970s
There was a time not that long ago when Portland, Maine, was not the tourist hub it is today. Bars and restaurants still existed, but it was a lot more challenging to get people in the door and staying. Throughout the late '70s as well as the '80s and '90s,...
At What Age Can A Child Legally Be Left Home Alone in Massachusetts?
Growing up in Western Massachusetts my dad worked the second shift and my mother worked in the school system, so it was regularly that I would get home from school before my parents arrived at the house. Family Schedules Can Determine if a Child Has to Be Left Home Alone...
Hot or Cold? Maine or Connecticut? Guy Fieri Shares His Surprising Lobster Roll Preference
How amazing is it when you bite into a delicious lobster roll? Incredible, right?. But here's the follow-up question... do you like your lobster rolls hot or cold?. Turns out, "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" host and celebrity chef Guy Fieri has an answer to the big debate. What's the difference...
These Are the 5 Best Places to See Whales & Orcas in New England This Summer
On May 25, over 160 whales were spotted in ONE DAY off the coast of Massachusetts, according to a CBS News article. Among the 160 whales spotted just last week were the endangered sei whales, humpback whales, fin whales, sperm whales, killer whales aka orcas, and the critically endangered North Atlantic whale.
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