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Five Below Announces Opening Date For Waterville, Maine, Location
These days, nearly all of us are looking for a way to save a few bucks. One of the most popular ways to save some money is by shopping at discount stores. One of the great things about discount stores in the 2020s is that there is a brand for everyone.
What’s the Real Difference Between the Old and New Farmer’s Almanacs?
With all the hub-bub about how this winter is going to shape up, I made a joke to a co-worker about how the predictions in the Farmer's Almanac. That joke was followed by, "The old or new Farmer's Almanac?" And with that one innocent comment, I was stopped in my tracks.
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...
The Most Popular Breweries in Maine Right Now
Maine's craft beer industry continues to be an absolute monster. As of this publishing, there are over 100 breweries in the state. In 2019, Maine had the second-highest brewery per capita number (9.6) in the country. Even a global pandemic couldn't ravage an industry that certainly relies on tourism. Now...
The Amazing Story of the Boston Bruins’ National Anthem Singer
The Boston Bruins are known for having some legendary national anthem singers. Rene Rancourt, from Lewiston, ME, sang the national anthem before every Bruins home game for 42 years. A very long and successful career. When Rene Rancourt was nearing retirement, the Bruins were in need of a new star....
This New England State Consumes the Most Cannabis in the United States
Ahhhh, Mary Jane. The green stuff. The ganja. I could probably write all 1,000 nicknames for it, but you know I am talking about cannabis. Weed has been an enormous topic of conversation in the past decade. From politicians to your grandmother, as cannabis becomes legal (medicinally or recreationally) across the country, people are more open to talking about their use than ever before in history.
20 New Hampshire Highlights Through a Mainer’s Eyes
I love being from Maine. It's without question the most beautiful and unique state in this diverse country. Best parks, food, beer, people. It's simply...well...the best. However, it doesn't mean I don't have love for many other great areas of America. The Granite State. One of those places just happens...
These 2 New Additions at New Hampshire’s Story Land, Including a Calming Room, Enhance Accessibility for All Visitors
As if we didn't love Story Land in Glen, New Hampshire enough, they have recently added a "calming room" and an adult changing table to include all kinds of children and developmentally challenged adults. New England Kids With Autism. There are children with Autism who will not eat, for instance,...
Julia Gagnon with Other ‘American Idol’ Singers in Bangor, Maine for One Night Only
Only Maine gets a concert with Julia Gagnon and her band with 6 'American Idol' singers!. WMTW says that she's been hinting at something big and then announced it on her Facebook page. When we last caught up with Julia, she was about to tour Maine and had a very...
This New England State Named the #1 Best For U.S. Retirement Destinations
When I think of retirement I think of living easy. My parents did it right. They both worked for 30 years as teachers and retired in their mid 60's. They are still spritely, active, and full of life! They spend one half of the year soaking up rays in sunny Florida and the other half in Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
New Hampshire State Police Have Stopped 700 Drivers Going Over 90MPH
Over the weekend of July 25th and 26th police departments across New England, with the coordination of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, were out giving speeding tickets and reminding drivers to obey the posted speed limits. According to the NTSB, between 2021 and 2022, 18% of all drivers involved...
Where is All The Affordable Beach Parking in Maine?
As the world continues to grapple with inflation, Maine is a market that is filled with supply and demand. The increased costs on everything from gasoline to food to lodging hasn't seemed to deter people from traveling to Maine during the summer months. Southern Maine is littered with incredible beaches...
Has Anybody Else Noticed the Infestation of Brown Seagulls in Portland, Maine Lately?
I know this sounds like such a silly headline, but I truly mean it HAHA!. Being a Mainer, especially if you're a Portland local, dealing with seagulls every day is pretty typical. However, every so often I see a brown bird (what I thought was a seagull), and it catches my eye.
What ‘Olympic Events’ Would Take Place in New England’s First Olympic Games?
The Olympics ROCK. Even non-sport fans like the thrill of the Olympics. It is partially national pride, but I think people just like to watch competitions. We don't really care about hot dog eating - but we ALL love the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. That got my brain thinking...imagine...
Boston Beef: One of Most Expensive Burger Cities in USA
Sometimes you're just in the mood for a burger, fries and soda, and you don't care what it costs. Other times, you look at the price of a burger and can't believe your eyes. The price of hamburger has risen over the past few years, not because the beef is better quality, but the finger points to inflation.
25 of the Best Bang-for-Your-Buck Restaurants in Maine
With prices so high, where are the best bang-for-your-buck restaurants in Maine?. It's a great question, and we all have our little secret ones. Mine might not always be the cheapest, but I don't necessarily think that's what 'bang for your buck' means. Of course, it means getting a great deal on a great meal, but so much more goes into dining out.
There’s a Secret ‘Pong’ Game in Your Instagram DMs (and It’s Super Addictive)
I like to think I'm pretty tech-savvy. I was using the space bar on my iPhone as a mousepad long before it became a viral "hidden" feature, and I was shaking my phone to "undo" before it was cool (only accidentally throwing it across the room once—so far). That's...
The Top 10 Google Searches in Maine From 10 Years Ago Will Bring You Back in Time
In our fast-paced, ever-changing world, it's always fun to take a trip down memory lane and see what mattered most to us Mainers. Looking back, it's fascinating to see what captured our curiosity and attention up here in our little corner of the country. Back then, technology wasn’t as advanced,...
Maine Photographer’s Fascinating Frog Photos Have Us All Hooked
Frogs aren't normally naturally beautiful but this Maine photographer has captured them in such a majestic way that I am now like, "Hey gorgeous, if I kiss you will you become a prince?" Maine is filled with creatures that I love to witness in their natural habitats. Dave Dostie has...
Should This Maine Railroad Corridor Be Converted to a Recreational Trail?
The MaineDOT is asking towns from Standish over to Fryeburg for their opinions on a proposed conversion of a 31-mile section of the inactive Mountain Division Rail Corridor, to an interim use, off-road, shared-use path. The 31-mile section of the Mountain Divisio targeted for conversion runs from Johnson Field in...
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