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Exciting News: Trolleys Make a Comeback in Bangor This Fall
Bangor's public transit system has changed over the years. If we're being honest, I feel like Bangor has never quite found the right name for their public transportation system. When I was a kid, it was literally just called The Bus. That's it. It was painted in black letters against this orange-y, striped background. And they were these really small diesel buses. But they did the job.
Don’t Expect Any Changes After the Worst Parking Lot Company in Portland, Maine, is Sold
It wasn't that long ago when Portland, Maine, was an affordable place to park your car. Tourism wasn't at the levels it is now, hotels and condos weren't nearly as in-demand, and there were plenty of supply of surface lots and parking garage spaces to be had. That supply and...
A Place for Everyone: Maine’s Newest Restaurant, My Buddy’s Place
I already love this new spot, and here's why. Dustin Diolio, the owner of Bucksport's newest restaurant, says that, "We've built a place where everyone feels at home", according to WABI. My Buddy’s Place is Downtown Bucksport's newest restaurant, and has officially opened its doors to the public, according to...
Almost 75% of Mainers own their home. But is that a good thing?
Or condo, or whatever. The point is, most of us are homeowners. Now, buying a house in Maine 5 years ago was almost a cinch. There was a decent amount of inventory, and things moved back and forth fairly fluidly. Home prices were almost half of what they are now. These days, it looks almost impossible to get a house at a fair price in Maine.
Maine’s Best Cup of Coffee Can Be Found in Portland
A popular Portland coffee shop is receiving considerable praise for its delicious java drinks. The legendary magazine Reader's Digest recently published a list of some of the country's best coffee shops. The list includes the number-one spot in every state. Getting the call for Maine was the one and only Bard Coffee.
Rare Peach Lobster in Maine Hatches Multi-Colored Babies
The cold coastal waters of northern New England make for some rare sea life specimens. Take Peaches, a rare peach colored lobster found off the coast of Maine and donated to the University of New England for research. A few weeks ago, a lobsterman caught a rare blue lobster off...
Discover Portland, Maine: 15 Top Activities According to Tripadvisor
Have you ever wondered how the rest of the world looks at Maine? Well, I do all the time, because I'm clearly image-conscience. However, I'm not talking about us personally. I'm wondering what those from away think about the very things that makes Maine, well, Maine. I decided to take...
The Oldest Shopping Mall in Maine is 65 Years Old
There was once a time across the nation when shopping malls were an essential sign of a town's success. It marked a hub of commercial and social activity, where people would gather and businesses would thrive. Maine was no exception to the rule. Throughout the '80s and '90s, shopping malls...
Don’t Sleep on This Must-Stay Airbnb in Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Every summer for the last six years, my friends and I head up to Boothbay Harbor, Maine, for a boys trip. Typically, we always got a hotel for a few nights. But this year, we decided to mix it up and see what the Airbnb options looked like, and we stumbled across 8 West St.
Maine Woman Rescued With Ropes After Cliff Jumping in Maine
Many Mainers enjoy experiencing the adventurous activities of cliff diving in our state. Every summer, people head over to places like Gulf Hagas, Beast Cove Quarry, and Coos Canyon to sore off the cliffs into the pools of water. But sometimes, these jumps result in serious injury. Just before 3...
NOW PLAYING: Mainer Obsessed With True Crime Writes and Performs One-Woman Show
Like a lot of Mainers, Lynne McGhee got hooked on true crime during the pandemic. Unlike most Mainers, she took that passion and wrote a multi-media play called Killer Comfort, now playing through August 30 at the Foot Lights Theater in Falmouth, Maine. Who is this Mainer, Lynn McGhee?. Lynne...
Check Out This Magical, Life-Sized Polly Pocket AirBnb You Can Rent in Massachusetts
I never knew how much I needed this until I saw it and then needed it. It's a life size polly pocket replica house that looks exactly like the ones you'd open up as a kid that felt like magic. Remember how they were small-ish pink hollow hearts, and you'd crank it open to reveal a mini doll house? Now picture it again, but now you're living in it for a night.
Brace Yourself for Belly Laughs Thanks to ‘New England’s Funniest Comedian’ in Portland, Maine
There are so many amazing comedians touring the circuit right now. My favorites? Tig Notaro, Fortune Feimster, Mae Martin, Zach Galifianakis, and many more. Comedians do something to your soul. They give you a chance to forget the hardships of life and make fun of literally everything around you. It's an escape in the form of laughter. What's better than that? Nothing, in my opinion.
In Maine, Have You Ever Seen the Super Unique Ghost Pipe Plant?
I see a lot of weird stuff in the woods behind my house. I don't live any place particularly special. I'm not in some mega-remote location or anything. To be fair, I don't exactly live right in town either. But I'm in a woodsy enough area, that if I decide to do a little walking out back with my dog or something, there's a good chance I may see something a little funky.
Is This the Oldest Elevator in Maine?
I found a super old-fashioned elevator in a big converted house in Scarborough, Maine. I had never been to the building on the corner of Broadturn and Route One in Scarborough, Maine. That said, I had driven by a million times. It's near the Dairy Corner, so of course I've been in the Dunstan Corner area. But I needed some computer help, and found Trey at Creative Tech Owl. He's on the 3rd floor of this big yellow building (it looks white in this photo, but it's yellow).
Maine Voters Can Now Request Absentee Ballots for November’s Election
I don't know about you, but I hate waiting in line. Yes, I'm an impatient person. That's probably a given. But sometimes waiting in line can just be the worst. When you're starving to the point of snacking on the lint in your pocket, seeing a huge line of people waiting to get into the restaurant you were hoping to get into, makes your heart sink into the floor.
This Fabulous Coastal Massachusetts Town Named in Top 5 of the Most Beautiful in the USA
If you've never been to Provincetown, Massachusetts, it's time you go. I know, I know, it's fabulous, and you somehow think your heart just won't be able to stand all the fun. I get it. You simply must go now, because our beloved P-Town has been recognized as the 5th most charming seaside town in all of America.
New Study Says Most People in Maine Sleep Like Garbage
There are so many delightful sounds and smells throughout the state of Maine, whether you're by the water and can hear the crashing of the waves, or further inland with crickets playing a symphony every night. There's the salty air or the scent of flower meadows all around the state.
Watch: Red Hot Chili Peppers Rock Olympics Closing Ceremony
Red Hot Chili Peppers tore through and rendition of their classic song "Can't Stop" as part of the 2024 Olympics closing ceremony . The legendary funk rockers were part of the customary handover portion of the event, when the closing games symbolically passes the spotlight to the next host city. In this case Paris, who hosted the 2024 games, ceded the spotlight to Los Angeles, which will host the 2028 Summer Olympics.
Tom Cruises Performs Epic Stunt at Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony
Tom Cruise took part in the Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony, and in extremely Tom Cruise fashion: Doing a major stunt. Cruise performed an impressive dive from the top of the Stade de France, rappelling down from the roof to the floor, before greeting some of the attendees. Cruise’s role in...
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