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5 Essential Tips to Prep Your Maine Home for Fast and Successful Sale
Whether you're ready to put your Maine home on the market now or are just pondering the possibility for down the road, there are a few key things you'll want to get done to ensure your home stands out from the crowd. Home prices are still up, but they are...
2024 Data: 4 New England States Have Highest IQ in the U.S.
Well, color us super smarties. According to jagranjosh.com, these four New England states are in the top six in America, based on research from truly smart people. The ranking is based on a couple of respectable sources: the National Assessment of Educational Progress, and the Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies, according to jagranjosh.com.
Engineering Marvel: Massachusetts Has the Oldest Stone Bridge in America
When looking at the Boston skyline, you can't help but notice one of the most magnificent cable-stayed bridges, the Zakim Bridge. Bridges are interesting in design, structure, and artistically as well. The old wooden structure bridges are not only impractical now, but dangerous. Except for a few notables, few still...
More Summer Weather is Expected in New England Well Into September
Labor Day Weekend may have come and gone, marking the unofficial end of summer, but that doesn't mean that's the end of summer weather. In Northern New England, we’ve been lucky to experience beautiful, mild days well into September over the last few years, with even a beach day or two in October! This year seems to be following that trend. You may be safe to put the AC away for the year, but don't pack up the beach geer quite yet.
5 Reasons You Should Not Take Senior Pictures on Maine and New England Railroad Tracks
With a new school year underway, it's time for Senior pictures. My son had his done already and it looks great. He might not think the same, so I won't be sharing it here. Professional photographers have been conducting photo shoots for Senior pictures on railroad tracks for some time now. While you may get a great photo, it's in your best interest to find another spot. Here are 5 reasons you shouldn't take your pictures on railroad tracks.
Mainers Ranked These 3 Islands the Best for Biking
Any local will tell you that Maine is best used for it's nature and activities, so it's no surprise that somebody requested in a status on the Portland, Maine, Facebook page what the best island is if you're a biker. I had my guesses before I read all the comments,...
14 Great Places To Go Bowling In Maine
If bowling is "up your alley" Maine has some fantastic places to do it!. Maine is famous for its candlepin bowling, a unique variation of bowling that's popular in New England, especially in Maine and New Hampshire. Candlepin bowling uses long, thin pins, and small balls with no holes for...
Gloucester, Massachusetts, Reeling After ‘Wicked Tuna’ Canceled Without Explanation
The National Geographic TV show was a huge success, but it's now canceled. The Boston Globe says that after 13 years, 'Wicked Tuna' on the National Geographic Channel has been canceled with no explanation. This show simply followed fishermen (and women) trying to catch giant bluefin tunas. And it's been...
This is the Best Spot in Maine to See a Moose
It's just the saddest thing when a Mainer has never seen a moose. I have seen many moose. Maybe I'm lucky or a secret moose whisperer. I have seen them in Fort Kent (or on the way near the Forks) and of course Moosehead. That's where you want to start...
Maine Shipyard Bath Iron Works Building Daycare Center For Employees
If you are a working parent in Maine, there is no doubt that you know the pains of finding childcare for your children. Not only is it often difficult to find a spot at a reputable childcare facility, the weekly cost is often more than a family can afford. That...
10 Ways You Can Get Ready to Win Up to $30,000
Your chance to win cash—up to $30,000—kicks off on Monday, September 16. Are you ready to manifest this money? Here are 10 things you need to do to prep for your chance to Win Cash. 1. Make a List. We're giving out a Grand Prize of $30,000 and...
Can You Believe That THIS Is Maine’s ‘Most Underrated’ Food?
Our Pine Tree State is known for its food, among many other things, but apparently, one iconic dish is considered Maine’s most underrated. Maine is famous for its lobster, blueberries, and fiddleheads, but these aren’t the most underrated foods in the state. While we all enjoy these iconic dishes, there’s one food that, far and away, doesn’t get the attention it deserves.
Here’s Why Mainer’s are Painting Purple Polka Dots on the Streets of Portland
This is so cute. What a creative idea to help promote safety among streets that have seemingly felt a little bit... well, less safe lately. If you're driving along Marginal Way in Portland anytime soon, make sure you're paying extra close attention to the road you're cruisin' on because you're about to see some painted polka dots!
Popular Building Supply Chain With Locations in Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts, Closing 94 Stores
When it comes to retail, the world has changed a lot in the last decade. Just a few years ago, when you wanted to buy something, you either went to the store to purchase it or you ordered it from a website. Because of the time it generally took to get something shipped to you from an online (or magazine) order, going to the store was almost always the preferred method of buying stuff.
And Just Like That, Parking is Free in Old Orchard Beach, Maine
It almost feels like someone hits a light switch every year and all the people disappear. If you visited Old Orchard Beach this summer, you know the venerable hotspot was once again packed with people. Crowds sprawled out across the beach while even more people enjoyed the entertainment, food and rides that OOB offers.
Remember These? 15 Dinner Dishes Americans Don’t Make Anymore
The American dinner landscape has changed drastically over the past few decades. In fact, as early as 2015, HuffPost reported that the traditional dining room might be "going extinct." Some builders are skipping dining rooms altogether, opting for a single "flexible" space where families can cook, watch their screens, do...
Celebs & Notable People You Didn’t Know Had Ties to Central Maine
Considering Maine is a rural state that is sparsely populated, you may be kind of surprised to see how many celebrities are either from the state or have ties to the state. Looking specifically at the cities and towns of Central Mane, we have put together a list of celebrities and other notable people who have ties to the area. They were not necessarily born or raised in Central Maine, but they did spend quite a bit of time in the area.
New Hampshire Ranked Nearly Last for Most Fun State in America
I'm gonna tell you right now, I find this ludicrous. New Hampshire being ranked and degraded as one of the least fun states in the world is just a serial killer move. Yeah, so here we go. Let me give you the facts. According to the guys (or girls) over at WalletHub, New Hampshire is the 43rd "least fun" state out of 50 (obviously), and Maine falls at #38. I get it, we're not Miami, but that's the beauty of it.
These Weird Contraptions in Portland, Maine Are Watching You
I've seen two of these odd-looking things in Portland, Maine, and found out what they are. I have been driving by one of these little tall robot things at the Hannaford Supermarket by Back Cove in Portland, Maine for months. I truly had no idea what it was and didn't pay much attention to it.
These are the 5 Best Places in Greater Portland, Maine, to Watch the Sunset
Looking for the best spot to watch the sun go down in Portland, Maine? Maybe you're going on a first date and looking for something to do — sorry, but catching a sunset by the ocean is way better than sitting in a dark theater for two hours while not being able to talk... am I right? Whether you’re planning a date or just looking to unwind with friends or your significant other after a long day, here are the top 5 sunset spots in Portland, according to Yelp.
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