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Discover the Best Cheeseburger in Massachusetts at BRED Gourmet
Let's be real: burgers are pretty dang awesome. On hot summer days when you've spent time outside out on the water, nothing beats biting into a delicious, freshly-grilled burger topped with cheese, vegetables, and the dressing(s) of your choice. It not only hits the spot, but rejuvenates your body after a busy day. It's truly the pinnacle of an amazing summer.
Why the Maine Turnpike Changed the Exit Numbers 20 Years Ago
For an entire generation of drivers, the Maine Turnpike numbering system seems like it's always been that way. Rather than worry about pure exit numbers like you'll find in other New England states, Maine uses mile markers on its most prolific highway. But it hasn't always been that way. The...
New Hampshire Car and Motorcycle Show Benefits Local Veterans
Nam Knights of America is an American military veteran and law enforcement motorcycle club, and they have a chapter right here in Seacoast New Hampshire. The group meets up all over our great state for camaraderie and community service. They help veterans who are on fixed incomes pay their bills, they lead hunting and fishing trips for disabled veterans, and any profits made from the events are 100% given back to the community.
Maine Will Finally Receive a Break From Humidity This Weekend
To say that the heat throughout Maine has been unforgiving throughout the month of July would be an understatement. Many of the major cities in Maine have exceeded their typical high temperatures for the month by five-to-seven degrees. Making those temperatures feel even more hot has been the unrelenting humidity....
What Is the Favorite Sport in Every New England State?
I remember growing up in the '80s when all I ever heard and believed was that baseball was America's pastime. I thought it was the only sport that truly mattered. And I wasn't alone. The entire country was seemingly as baseball crazed as I was. I mean, who didn't love collecting cards, chewing that stale gum, watching the All-Star game, and buying some peanuts and cracker jacks?
What’s With the Bumblebee Graffiti All Over Maine Stores?
Okay, I've had enough of whoever this idiot of a person is. Last week, I remember seeing a spray-painted bumblebee on the front of a store window in downtown Portland, and thinking, "I hope that person's happy now that they've successfully made themselves look like a jerk with their 'art'."
The Portland, Maine, Sea Dogs Become Cooked Lobsters for One Day
The Portland Sea Dogs will become the Maine Lobster Bakes for one day in August. The Portland Sea Dogs do this every year. They take on the personality of something iconically Maine. They've been the Whoopie Pies, Red Snappers, Bean Suppahs, and on August 23 they'll become the Maine Lobster Bakes for one day only! There's one Sea Dog who's very excited about the one-day change.
Portland Sea Dogs Uniforms Designed by Maine Children’s Cancer Program
I’m thrilled to be a Portland Sea Dogs fan, and didn’t think I could love them any more than I already do, but now I do. It was recently announced that the amazing players on the Portland Sea Dogs were able to collaborate with Maine Children's Cancer Program for a very special cause. The Sea Dogs have recently partnered up with the Maine Children's Cancer Program (MCCP) to make unique, beautiful, hand-designed uniforms.
Time Running Out: Bid It to Win It Online Maine Auction Ends Today, July 19
Make sure you go and bid on the items in our online auction before time runs out. You could save so much money in scoring these premium items. Need a reminder on what is up for bid? Let's break it down for you. The Bid It to Win It auction...
Go Back in Time to the Roaring Twenties at This Popular Lawn Party in Massachusetts
This writer loves everything about this. If you've spent much time in Massachusetts' North Shore, you've likely heard of the majestic Crane Estate, situated atop Castle Hill in Ipswich. The 59-room, Stuart-style mansion was constructed in 1928 and inhabited by Chicago industrialist Richard Teller Crane Jr. and his family. The...
The Ultimate Place to Beat the Heat in Central Maine is the Beer Cave at Damon’s Beverage
Even though many of us enjoy the warm temperatures that Maine has seen over the last few weeks, we need to face the fact that we are not accustomed to the heat. During a normal Maine summer, we typically have a handful of days in the mid-90s. Other than that, our average temperatures are in the lower 80s.
Hall Pass Cash: Get Ready for a New School Year With Your Chance to Win a $500 Prepaid Visa Gift Card
Back-to-school shopping may be fun but it's not cheap! We're giving you a chance to get your budget out of detention with those much-needed back-to-school funds. You could score a $500 prepaid Visa Gift Card. That's enough to buy:. 4,411 no. 2 pencils. 29 Trapper Keepers. 250 3-subject spiral notebooks.
Maine State Police Looking for Help Locating Man Missing for 7 Years
Even though the state has its fair share of crime, Maine has always been thought of as a safe place to live. This is especially true when you compare it to more urbanized states like Massachusetts, New York, and California. Maine is a state filled with small towns. Even our...
Incredible Video of Humpback Whale Feeding in Kittery, Maine
A huge humpback whale put on a show in Kittery over the 4th of July weekend, rivaling any fireworks. According to Seacoastonline, the town harbormaster, John Brosnihan, couldn't believe his eyes when he caught a massive humpback whale on video in the shallow waters of Pepperrell Cove in Kittery. John...
Everything You Need to Know About Maine’s New ‘Blue Envelope Program’
The Augusta Police Department announced something new that pulled me in. The Blue Envelope Program is a new program geared towards having a better level of interaction between officers and folks with disabilities or special needs, including down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, dementia, and even anxiety and depression. The program was created by the Down Syndrome Advocacy Project of Maine.
How Many of These Iconic ’80s Summer Toys Do You Remember?
Summer has descended with the intensity of a relentless inferno, leaving many American towns simmering in its wake. I don't recall summers ever feeling this hot when I was a kid, but that probably has something to do with the fact we were always soaking ourselves with cold water in some manner.
Barstool Sport’s Dave Portnoy Loses Control of Boat in Popular Massachusetts Harbor
This. Is. Amazing. One of my favorite parts about this chaotic man (Dave Portnoy) is not only his brutal honesty, but his ties to Massachusetts, which allow us to relate so much to his content. His most recent chaotic activity happened in a place you might be familiar with: Nantucket,...
Channel Your Inner ‘Happy Gilmore’ in South Berwick, Maine, to Help the Children
The amazing thing about New England is there is constantly some form of help happening throughout the region. During any calendar year, there are charity events to help raise toy donations for Toys for Tots or school supplies for local schools by 'stuffing buses' or 'jamming vans.' There are online auctions or telethons to help raise money for food banks throughout New England.
Witness History: Old Film Shows Maine’s Popular Old Orchard Beach
A video posted on YouTube is an incredible example of Maine's rich history. And it just happens to be where I've been spending a lot of time lately, Old Orchard Beach. Shared by a channel named Finally Found Film, the video features an iconic piece of Old Orchard Beach's past. That giant banana boat-looking contraption was part of Noah's Arc funhouse. The massive teeter-totter was just part of the larger funhouse, located right by the ocean at Palace Playland.
Minion Birthday ‘Booty’ Cake from This Maine Bakery Is a Cheeky Delight
Ah, the Minions. Those babbling yellow creatures with big eyes and blue overalls that have delighted many moviegoers in their "Despicable Me" and "Minions" movies with their hijinks and silly antics. And if you've seen the 2015 "Minions" movie, one of the Minions decides to get in a hot tub...
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