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Surprise of a Lifetime for 90-Year-Old Veteran Caring for Wife in New Hampshire
This is a story of generosity that will make your heart melt. A 90-year-old disabled Air Force veteran named Donald went to U.S. Gold & Pawn in Manchester, New Hampshire, to pawn items and get the cash needed to care for his wife, who has dementia. He was surprised when he was handed an envelope containing $1,300, that was raised through a GoFundMe that the pawn shop employees put together for him.
Good Samaritan Pulls Woman From Kennebec River in Waterville, Maine, Wednesday
Sometimes we don't decide when we're going to become heroes. In fact, almost always, the moment chooses us. And I use the term "us" lightly because most of us (fortunately) will never be in a situation where we have to leap into a dangerous river to save another person. However,...
WATCH: Boston, MA, Police Surprise 911 Caller Who Wished for Someone to Tell Him Happy Birthday
Well, this just might be the best thing I have seen in 2024. This story took place back in early May. However, it has taken a few months to surface. But now that it has, we need to make this go viral, because it deserves so much attention. A young...
How Will Debby Affect the Weekend Weather in Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts?
Normally, we don’t need to worry about hurricanes or tropical storms here in New England. However, occasionally, they do affect our weather. That’s the case with Debby. The storm roared ashore in Florida on Monday as a hurricane. It has since been downgraded to a tropical storm, but it is still bringing lots of wind and rain to the East Coast.
Aerosmith Began at This New Hampshire Restaurant When Steven Tyler Met Joe Perry
The New Hampshire Spark That Turned Into a Wildfire. You have probably heard by now that Aerosmith has completely cancelled their upcoming dates for the Peace Out: The Farewell Tour and retired from touring for good. This is after the first round of dates was postponed. The band statement cites...
New England’s Largest Candy Store is Home to Over 7,500 Sweet Treats
Do you gravitate towards chocolates? Gummies? Sweet? Sour? Hard candies?. This writer used to be a diehard fan of all things chocolate (still is, really). However, she's since gone down the sour route, and will never say no to a bag of Sour Patch Watermelon. Thankfully, for us candy lovers,...
Here’s How to Win Tickets to Whiskey Myers at the Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor
Whiskey Myers with Blackberry Smoke and Eddie Flint will be performing at the Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor, Maine, on Friday, August 16, and we've got a pair of tickets to give away. So how can you win them?. Let's make this easy for you. If you're reading this on...
Family Time Dine and Play Opens ‘Fluff ME’ Bear-Building Store at the Auburn Mall
The Auburn Mall is a ghost of what it used to be back in the '80s, when it was the place for high school kids to hang out. Back then, there was a two-screen movie theater, J.C. Penney, Porteous, The Gap, Chess King, Radio Shack, Kaybee Toy Store, and Dream Machine arcade.
Beloved Maine Donut Shop Will Soon Start Shipping Nationwide
If you are a donut lover, New England is a great place to live. Even though the donut was not invented here (it was actually invented by Dutch settlers living in New York), we have so many great donut shops. Not only is one of the best-known national chains headquartered in New England, but we also have some great locally-owned chains.
My Review of Def Leppard and Journey Concert at Fenway Park in Massachusetts
Journey is my favorite band of all time, and last Christmas, my girlfriend Michele surprised me with tickets to see them (along with Def Leppard) at Fenway Park. My favorite band at my favorite ballpark? What more could you ask for?. It was a long eight-month wait, but the big...
What Business Should Go in This Building on Augusta’s Cony Circle?
In the business world, they always say "location location location". In most cases, the location of your business is key. Sure, there are a few exceptions to this rule, like very specialized businesses that don't cater to the public, but in most cases, you want your store, office, or restaurant located in a spot with a heavy flow of traffic.
4 Best Protection Tips for New Englanders as Massachusetts Reports First Human EEE Case
When I think of the amount of time we spent outside as children, it's a wonder we made it to adulthood. Massachusetts has announced the first report of a human and animal contracting Eastern Equine Encephalitis, a.k.a EEE/West Nile virus, according to The Boston Herald. Now, there are 14 communities in Massachusetts that are at risk:
Red Sox Legend Johnny Damon Spotted in Kennebunkport, Maine
"Can you believe it?", is what iconic radio broadcaster Joe Castiglione said as the 2004 Boston Red Sox improbably reversed the curse and sent the entire New England region into euphoria over a World Series title. Since that incredible playoff run, the majority of players from the 2004 Red Sox...
10 Biggest Concerts at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts
Fenway Park became a venue for major concerts with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band in 2003. What have been the 10 biggest concerts at Fenway since?. A lot of people don't know that other acts have been at Fenway long before Bruce, but they weren't as epic as "The Boss". According to Set List, Ray Charles played at Fenway in 1959. Since then, there have been sold-out crowds (around 36,000) for several big names. Here are the 10 biggest-selling concerts at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.
The Best Cancer Hospitals in the US Include 3 From Boston, Massachusetts
When anyone is diagnosed with cancer, no matter what kind or how "easy" it is to cure, it's very scary to go through. Having said that, as we all know, there are all kinds of cancer. Some are easier to cure or put in remission than others. Whatever the case may be, New Englanders ought to feel especially lucky to have three of the nation's best cancer hospitals in the Bay State. This is the latest 2024/2025 data.
Commuters Rejoice: The Gardiner-Randolph, Maine, Bridge Has Reopened
After several weeks of one-way traffic only on the Pearl Harbor Remembrance bridge that connects Randolph and Gardiner, Maine, eastbound traffic, which was temporarily halted, is now reopened. According to an update provided to the city of Gardiner by the Maine Department of Transportation, 2-way traffic has reopened to the...
Here’s What to Do With Extra Pet Food in Massachusetts
We love our pets and want to feed them the best food, but sometimes it gets too expensive. The number of people who want or need a pet does not equate to everyone having the ability to afford food for a furry friend. This is sad, but true. What do...
Unique Attempt to Slow Traffic in Portland, Maine, Neighborhood
I found this while accidentally going down the wrong street in Portland, Maine. I often find myself heading to Forest Avenue in Portland, and driving down the length of Forest is a terrible waste of time when you can take shortcuts. One of my shortcuts is through the Woodsford neighborhood near Back Cove.
From Topsham to Harmony: 8 Maine Fairs You and the Family Can Attend in August 2024
According to The Maine Association of Agricultural Fairs, 25 licensed state fairs take place through early October. There are plenty of options for you to attend, and if you and the family are daring enough, you might just be able to try and hit up all of them. Here is...
Mainers Can Soon Pay for Gas With Their E-ZPass, but is It Convenient?
Automatic toll collection has been a thing in Maine since 1997 with the launch of Transpass, a bulky box you mounted to the top of your dashboard that would be detected when you went through the tollbooth. In 2005, the Turnpike switched to E-ZPass, which many drivers in Maine have...
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