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Iconic Maine Comedian Bob Marley is Coming to Auburn This Summer
I've been lucky enough to see the iconic Bob Marley live. It was a New Year's Eve show in Portland, and he was fantastic. But now, I don't have to travel as far, because he is coming to Auburn in July. Yes, that's right! Maine's funniest dude will be at...
Can You Drive Through a Parking Lot to Avoid a Traffic Light in New England?
You're driving toward the intersection and you see the light turning red. You're running late for work because you forgot to set your alarm for the second time this week. It happens, but your boss isn't going to like it if you're late again. You glance over to your right at the Cumberland Farms on the corner. You can just cut through there and save yourself some time, because these lights take forever to go back to green. You just shaved about three minutes off your commute. Awesome.
The Best Backpacking Trail in America Can Be Found Right Here in Maine
One of Maine's most awe-inspiring regions is getting some serious love. The state's famed 100-Mile Wilderness has been crowned the best hike of them all, according to popular outdoor enthusiasts and outfitters from Angel Outdoors. The company posted about the best backpacking trips in America. Sure enough, Maine's 100-Mile Wilderness...
New England Hospital Reveals Secret to Longer Life for Women
Here's some news from a new study which affects all of us, especially women. The world-renowned, Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, has released a 25-year study as part of a larger women's health study, looking at 25,000 women over the quarter century span. We all want to...
Watch: 16 Years Ago, Dropkick Murphys & Mighty Mighty Bosstones Played Portland, Maine
If there was a sky cam shot of downtown Portland, Maine, on June 11, 2008, I bet all we would have seen is buildings and green people walking around from bar to bar. If you were at the Cumberland County Civic Center (now known as the Cross Insurance Arena) that night, you probably remember an explosive performance as two iconic bands, the Dropkick Murphys and the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, took the stage.
VIDEOS: Watch an Epoxy River Come to Life Inside This Maine Lake House
For some, it's a bit of an accidental tradition for those that still subscribe to cable, or even those that don't but want some kind of background show on that you don't need to pay 100% close attention to. Flip to/stream something from HGTV. It's easy watching, you can do...
Boston, Massachusetts, Ranked Among Top 12 in the U.S.A. for Public Recreation Spots
As New Englanders, you don't have to tell us that Boston is a city that will give you plenty of physical activity if you are looking for it. Whether you are into walking long distances, going to a playground, or playing tennis or basketball, Boston has plenty of places for you and your family to play, so much so that Beantown was named one of the top 12 cities in the nation for recreation.
Boston Red Sox Celebrating ‘Friends’ With Iconic Scene Bobblehead
For the last few months, New Englanders from all over that are also massive fans of the iconic and still-running-on-several-channels-in-syndication show, Friends, have been PIVOTing (get it?) to Boston to celebrate their love for the show. The Friends Experience has been set up on Newbury Street in Boston since mid-May,...
‘Lost On A Mountain In Maine’ Book-Turned-Movie Gets Premiere Date
It's been years in the making, and for many who grew up in Maine, and had to read the book in school, it's something we've been looking forward to! The tale of a young boy who gets separated from his traveling companions and somehow survives 9 days lost in the Maine woods was a compelling story to read.
Study Claims Maine Has the Highest Concentration of Psychopaths in the Nation
What is it to be a psychopath? According to Intelligent Living, psychologists based their diagnoses on four key factors. Those factors include not feeling any guilt or remorse, pathological lying, impulsive behavior, and living a parasitic lifestyle. When an individual possesses those traits and exhibits them repeatedly, they could be diagnosed as a psychopath.
In Maine, Illegal Street Takeovers are Becoming a Serious Problem
I may or may not have friends who do things like this. To be fair, my friends are a bit older and their participation in activities like this is done a bit more safely. They have a tendency to head up to Maine's quieter highways up north, and open up their cars to rather excessive rates of speed. They also send spotter cars ahead. Not just to look for cops, but to know who else might be on the road. They prefer empty stretches of highway, as it's much safer.
These Are the 10 Best Beaches in New England, According to Tripadvisor
New England is a vacationer's paradise. If your interest lies in the beauty of the lakes and mountains, visiting historic sites, exploring the diverse foodie scene, or enjoying family-friendly activities perfect for the little ones, you could spend your whole life in New England and never run out of things to see, do, and discover. Whether your aim is activity or relaxation, there's something here for everyone.
Maine State Trooper and K9 Geno Find Woman’s Lost Purse on I-95
A woman had to pull over on the side of I-95 because of a medical issue, and lost her purse. Maine State troopers get all sorts of calls for all sorts of issues. But on June 5, 2024, troopers got a call from an older woman who was driving and lost her purse. She was going southbound on I-95 between Pittsfield and Augusta, and had to pull over because of a medical emergency. That's when she lost her purse on the side of the road.
5 Ways in Maine You could Get Browntail Rash, and Never Touch One
I'm not bragging, but somehow I get the rash several times a year. I don't think it helps that I live in the woods. And, in the colder months of spring, I can usually see all the nests up in the trees. Most of them are so high up there's no way I could ever get to them. Not unless I become an overnight expert at climbing trees. But usually, chubby dudes like me don't risk climbing too high in a tree, for obvious reasons.
Is Maine’s Best Sandwich Found at This Portland Fry Shack?
An iconic upscale fry shop in Portland is getting some serious national praise. However, it's not for their special spuds this time. The popular foodie website LoveFood posted an article about the best sandwich from each state. While you might think Maine's would be some type of lobster roll, LoveFood went in an entirely different direction. The site chose the incredibly delicious Broccolini sandwich from Portland's Duckfat Restaurant. The East End restaurant has been serving up delicious food for nearly two decades, including this masterful delight.
Here’s Why Maine Needs a Bar That Bans Everybody Under 30 From Entering
It's funny how once you enter your 30's, your entire mindset changes about what going out looks like. Going out in the city until 2am used to be easy, but just thinking about going out past midnight feels criminal. I remember being in my early 20's and having a club promotor hook me up every night in Boston to get into clubs for free with my girlfriends. If you asked me to do anything even remotely like that now, I'd be tired just thinking about it. You won't catch me dead in my 30's out at a club or bar in the Old Port past 8pm, HA! Funny how life changes.
Maine’s Funtown Provides Update About ‘All Grown Up’ Nights
In recent years, 'adult' nights have become very popular at New England's amusement parks. It makes sense, given the age of most popular amusement parks. These parks have been around since the mid-20th century. Because of this, generations of kids have grown up at these parks. Many of them want the opportunity to relive some of the best experiences of their childhoods.
Want to Keep Your Maine License Plate Number in 2025? Reserve It Now
In May of 2025, Maine's chickadee license plates will be replaced by a new design featuring a pine tree, inspired by the Maine flag used for eight years in the early 1900s. The design for the tree on the new plates looks more like an actual pine tree than a drawing by a child. That's just my opinion.
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