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Live Theatre: Southern Maine’s Summer Stage Lineup
Summer is here in Maine. A few shorts months of the beach, camping, hiking, grilling... all the good outdoor stuff that we anxiously await every year. So far, Mother Nature has been kinder to us than last year, but we are still going to have rainy days. There are plenty...
Whale’s Tale in Lincoln, New Hampshire, Among Top 10 Best Water Parks in the United States
Count New England lucky because it has one of the country's best water parks. TripAdvisor recently revealed its Best of the Best Things to Do Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2024, which included naming Whale's Tale Waterpark as one of the best water parks. Since there are a little over...
The Secret to Finding Parking in One of Maine’s Busiest Tourist Towns
There is a reason why Maine is nicknamed ‘Vacationland’. For centuries, people have been spending their leisure time in our quiet corner of New England. Back in the 1800s, the wealthy citizens of Boston and New York would often spend their entire summers at our resorts. Some of them even constructed elaborate vacation homes in Maine.
You Can Get a Personalized Cameo Message from These 5 Celebrities Born in Maine
The power of the internet and social media over the years has transformed (for better or worse) the access people have to their favorite celebrities. Where you really only knew a famous person based on say their acting in a movie, you can now see them out and about in "real life" through their posts on Instagram or even message them directly on X. Sometimes, they might even reply.
3 of USA Today’s Top Roller Coasters Are a Day Trip Drive From Seacoast
Rollercoasters are road trip-worthy. Think of your favorite roller coaster. BOOM. You just got hit with a feeling of nostalgia and that butterfly feeling in your stomach when you go down the first drop. If you love rollercoasters, you know that many are worth driving to. Yes, there are some...
Dave Portnoy Reviews a New England Classic and Falls in Love All Over Again
For many people throughout New England, there are stories and fond memories wrapped around one regionally-based pizza chain, Papa Gino's. Papa Gino's has dubbed itself "New England's favorite neighborhood pizza", and had more than 150 regional locations at the height of its success. But a 2018 bankruptcy filing caused Papa...
Longtime Downtown Waterville Store Slated to Close Later This Month
For the last decade or so, many Central Maine residents have become familiar with the Re-Store. It's indeed a store, operated by Waterville Area Habitat for Humanity. Since its inception, the store has sold various pre-loved home-goods and building materials to the general public. The store, which has served the community well in its mission to provide affordable alternatives to brand-new (more expensive) merchandise, will be closing its doors later this month, the Kennebec Journal reported.
Do You Think This Temporary New Hampshire Plate Has Been Altered?
It's something that we all have to deal with when we first either buy a brand new vehicle and need a new state license plate, or if we up and move to a brand new state. Driving with a temporary license plate. Temporary License Plates. The interesting thing with temporary...
Experience the Best: Mount Katahdin Among America’s Favorite Hiking Trails
Maine's tallest peak received high praise from a premier outdoor website. The travel site Hiking People listed Mount Katahdin as one of the 10 best hikes in the United States. Ranked at number two, the site writes that it... ...provides a great view of the Maine backcountry standing almost a...
Only One State in the Country has Worse Infrastructure than Maine
The road I live on sucks. As a lifelong Mainer, I've complained plenty about things like the state of our roads, or internet options. Heck, you wanna talk about discouraging road battles... I live in an area where the town I live in says I live on a state road, so they don't maintain it. They don't pave it, they hardly ever plow it in the winter, and generally just ignore all of us that live out there.
Naked and Drunk Massachusetts Man Found at Salem, New Hampshire, Water Park
A man in his 70's was found lying naked and drunk next to the wave pool at Canobie Lake Park in Salem, New Hampshire, last week. He was arrested by Salem Police, who later said that he had been drinking before he even entered the park, according to WMUR. Man...
Bid It to Win It Is Coming Soon, and You Can Bid on Amazing Items in This Maine Online Auction
Are you ready for something amazing? Check out our exclusive online auction from the comfort of your home. Bid It to Win It starts Monday, July 15, when you can bid on some incredible items with the chance to potentially save thousands of dollars. So what is up for bid?...
Here’s How You Can Help a Central Maine School Get a New Playground
When it comes to our Maine elementary schools, we all know that there's always some kind of drive or fundraiser going on to help with something that the school needs. Unfortunately, it seems as though our schools never have a budget big enough to maintain and acquire all of the things that they need. Of course that problem isn't just exclusive to Maine, it seems to be the case all across the country.
Ultimate Luxury: Live on Your Own Private Island in New England for $35M
Who doesn't love peeking inside million-dollar homes?. Even if you're like this writer and don't have that kind of cash lying around, it's always fascinating to see how the other half lives. Whether a house has a fancy interior, best of the best appliances, panoramic waterfront views, or extra amenities that reduce the reasons you'd ever have to leave, it's always interesting to explore these places (and dream of one day winning the lottery). Enter this island property in Connecticut, which is on the market for a staggering $35,000,000 at the time of this writing.
In Maine, Can You Get in Trouble for Defacing a Political Sign?
I literally hate everything about politics. I understand it's a necessary evil in this country, and I won't jump on a soapbox about it. It is what it is. Truthfully though, I typically describe myself as a political atheist, so to speak. So when it comes to something like political signs that pop up every time there's an election, I try to just look straight forward and ignore them.
Maine State Park Celebrated Among Top 20 in the USA
One of Maine's most popular coastal beauties is receiving some considerable national recognition. The travel site Smarter Travel recently put together a list of the best state parks across America. The site singled out 20 of the country's top locations, and one of those just happens to be here in Maine. Coming in at 16 was the one and only Popham Beach State Park.
New Hampshire’s Story Land Announces New Halloween Events
Iconic New England amusement park Story Land is celebrating its 70th season in 2024. Located in Glen, New Hampshire, the park has come a long way since it opened as a roadside attraction in the 1950s. Back then, the park boasted a gift shop and fire truck. These days, Story Land covers acres and features sophisticated rides, games, shows, food vendors, and even a water park.
Warning: Dangerous Fruit Flies Found in Fruits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Have you ever heard of the invasive spotted wing drosophila? No? Well, it’s a fruit fly from Asia that threatens our berries and crops!. This year, these pests have made an early and impactful appearance. Here's the problem: this fruit fly is now causing dangerous disruptions in strawberry operations...
Lewiston, Maine, Animal Shelter Desperate for Pet Food as Supplies Run Low
If there's one thing you shouldn't question about the majority of people in Maine, it's their love for furry companions. The Pine Tree State is filled with pet owners, often glowing with pride over their cats, dogs, and other homebound pals. But Maine has also become a place where pets...
Here’s What to Expect From the New Airline Coming to This New Hampshire Airport
Breeze is coming to Pease. Portsmouth International Airport at Pease announced yesterday via Facebook that Breeze Airways will be coming to Pease International Airport starting in October. Breeze will fly on Wednesdays and Saturdays, only out of Portsmouth. Right now, there are two destinations: Orlando and Fort Meyers, Florida. Is...
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