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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...
The Longest Covered Bridge in the US is in New Hampshire
If you're like this writer, you love learning random facts about where you live. It teaches you something new to energize your brain, while also serving as a nugget of wisdom to share with friends. New Hampshire is the subject of all sorts of fun facts. For instance, you probably...
5 Spots Maine Folks Need to Just Hang Up Their Phone and Be Quiet
Recently, I was out to breakfast, and there was this guy a couple seats away that was yakking away full tilt, on his phone. About...Absolutely...Nothing. The weather, some restaurant he went to the week before, and then 3 more dumb phone calls just like that ensued. Totally the type of call that if I received, I'd either ignore, or excuse myself and go outside, like a gentleman. Unlike the slack jawed troglodyte down the way.
People in Boston, Massachusetts, Were Drinking Beer Covered in Vomit at Celtics Parade
The city of champions. That's what Boston is and has been for the last 20 years or so. I mean, really, we have been spoiled for the last two decades with championships across the four major sports organizations (NHL, NBA, NFL, MLB). And we know how we do it in...
Is Another Iconic Portland, Maine, Business Being Replaced by Pot?
Photo Market on Forest Avenue in Portland was Maine’s last independent professional camera and darkroom shop. It had been on the corner of Forest and Walnut streets since the '80s. It was crowded, and the owner could come across as grumpy. But if you needed anything related to cameras and photography, it was the only place to go.
This Massachusetts Restaurant is One of the Best Historic Restaurants in New England
As we all know, Massachusetts has quite the wealth of history. And with that, there are several establishments in the Bay State that date back at least a few centuries. Of those restaurants, which ones still hold up today? And which ones are considered to be the best of the best? We may have just found out where the best historic restaurant in the New England region is, and it's in Massachusetts.
Do You Have to Report Elderly Maine Drivers Who Shouldn’t Drive?
I remember when my grandfather stopped driving. He called it a day all on his own. He was always super concerned with the safety of others when he was behind the wheel. He'd always say, I'd rather hit another car all day long, than hit a pedestrian." And it was true. Sometimes it felt like it took him 100 years to back out of the driveway.
Discover Maine’s Most Charming Drive-In, Sitting Pretty in Lewiston
Val's Drive-In is one of the finest spots to visit while in Lewiston, Maine. The locals rave about it, and look forward to their opening season each summer. The drive-in is a nostalgic gem, and located on Sabattus Street. Drive-ins automatically transport you back to a simpler time. But this...
This Mainer Wants to Know Who Hacked the Road Signs in Hollis to Say ‘Hawk Tuah’
I love this. I love everything about this. The internet has reminded us (yet again) that it's a wild place. The poor "Hawk Tuah Girl" is plastered all over it. If you haven't seen the original interview that shot this young woman to fame, watch this:. Assuming she woke up...
When is the Best Time to Sell a Home in Maine?
This is a question I often get from home-sellers who want to maximize their profits. Maine continues to be a hotspot, and with inventory remaining fairly low, there’s no real bad time to get your home on the market. However, spring is typically the best time to list. Why...
This Seacoast New Hampshire City is One of the Cheapest Places to Live in the State
Rochester, New Hampshire, was named one of the cheapest cities to live in 2024, according to poncapost.com. For those of us living in Seacoast New Hampshire, it probably sounds a little surprising that any place in the 603 is considered cheap to live in. Younger people are finding it difficult (if not impossible) to look for a house, especially in New England.
Someone in a New Hampshire Facebook Group is Trying to Sell a $100 Bill for $500
Well, this is hilarious. No one is letting this guy get away with this. I don't want to call this man out by name, but if you follow yard sale pages in New Hampshire on Facebook, chances are you have seen this hilarity ensue. Now look, I love a yard...
Popular Rockers Goose Just Blew the Doors Off Maine’s Thompson’s Point
The summer concert series is off and running at Thompson's Point, and the first act will be tough to top. Kicking off the schedule was a band who is no stranger to Portland or Thompson's Point. A band with a unique sound that perfectly fits the town's vibe. I'm talking about Goose.
3 Favorite, Nostalgic Stores We Should Bring Back to the Maine Mall
I know I'm not the only one who's been experiencing the disappointment every time one of our favorite stores get taken away from us. It started four years ago, when Forever 21 got discontinued out of the blue in 2020. It's since been replaced by H&M, which I'm not entirely too upset about (but I do still miss a good Forever 21 romp with the girls). This is the first store we should bring back for nostalgia reasons.
Maine’s State Bird Falls Short: 20 Feathered Contenders Who Could Soar
Let's face it, Maine's state bird stinks. No offense to all you black-capped chickadee fans, but what has that dorky little loudmouth ever done to deserve the recognition it gets? The honor of being the state bird from the greatest state in the nation is just too important to give to some lame bird that has nothing going for it.
Watch Ozzy Osbourne Tell Kids Not to Snort Drink Powder
Ozzy Osbourne is seen in a lighthearted new commercial for a drink powder, inspired by its customers. Death Dust – a new product from Liquid Death – offers flavored drinks aimed at healthier living, so the Black Sabbath icon’s history with drugs, and powders in particular, seemed a perfect match.
#1 Engineering School in USA is Short Drive for New Englanders
You need to have a special kind of brain to understand engineering. But if you have that genius gene for how to design, create, and troubleshoot mechanical and engineering projects, you are likely to be ahead of your classmates in earning power. Should you decide to go to engineering school,...
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