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Hip Portland Speakeasy Named Maine’s Best ‘Hidden Bar’
A trendy Portland bar received quite the accolade from a popular source. The fine folks over at Cheapism decided to dive into the world of hidden bars and speakeasies. This was a wise choice, considering this style of establishment has been a huge hit over the last decade, especially in the northeast.
Do You Dare Take on the ‘Fenway Frank Challenge’ at Fenway Park?
Food challenges have become somewhat of a fad over the last decade or so, possibly even more. Some establishments offer a free meal for completing an eating challenge either in general or within a specific time period, others offer up some sort of cash prize, and for some, it's simply about bragging rights with a picture included in their "wall of fame."
Maine Could See Severe Thunderstorms on Tuesday Afternoon & Evening
If you are not a fan of the steamy weather we have been having over the last few days, we have some good news. It is going to cool down on Tuesday afternoon and evening, but you may not be a big fan of how it is going to cool down.
Responding to Trash-Tossing in Maine: An Open Letter
I witnessed something recently that blew my mind. I thought it was something that had gone the way of the past, especially here in Maine. It's something so egregious that it made me lose a bit of faith in humanity. This incident occurred while I was driving on Route 202...
The Bangor Arts Exchange Announces it Will Close By Year’s End
When I was a young musician growing up in Bangor, finding a place to put on shows, if you weren't in a cover band, was almost impossible. There was no real outlet for original bands. As the years passed, there were finally places like the legendary Penny Post in Old Town, or a bit later, The Kave in Bucksport.
Popular Portland, Maine, Thai Restaurant Introduces Late-Night Happy Hour
The summer is in full swing, and Portland, Maine, once again feels alive. A powerful wave of tourism fills the streets, with people from sunrise to the late night hours looking for things to do, sights to see, and places to eat. As most locals and tourists can tell you,...
The Annual Greek Festival in Saco, Maine, is This Week
Did you miss the Portland Greek Festival? Worry not, and head to Saco's starting this Friday. Nothing is better than Greek food. Greeks show love through food, and there is so much love at the Greek Festival in Saco. Last year was the first time they had been in person in years because of the pandemic. The big tent is all set, and once again, the food, music, and dancing will take place at the gorgeous St. Demetrios Orthodox Church in Saco.
Stay Cool This Summer With an Incredible Swimming Hole Under a Covered Bridge in Maine
In Maine, most of us are not blessed with a pool in our backyards or season passes to our favorite water park. What we are blessed with is a ton of water options to cool off when the summer temperatures start getting a little too hot and sticky. One of those options may check a couple of boxes for you: a chance to see a covered bridge AND enjoy a swimming hole right next to it.
Here’s the Full List of Events at This Year’s Maine Union Fair
This year's Union Fair is set to be a blast. Since 1869, this fair has given New England families memories to last a lifetime!. The Union Fair is widely-known, and offers tons of fun. For those who have never been, this fair is also known as Maine's Wild Blueberry Festival.
Beatles ‘Love’ Says Goodbye: Show’s History by the Numbers
After 18 years on the Las Vegas strip, the Beatles’ Love Cirque du Soleil show gave its final performance on July 7. “Some people may feel this is a bittersweet moment tonight,” Stephane Lefebvre, Cirque’s CEO, said prior to the final show, “but those who work on creating this masterpiece are celebrating peace, joy, happiness and love.”
Massachusetts Restaurant Named ‘Best Diners, Drive-Ins, And Dives’ in U.S.
With so many options nowadays it can be difficult to decide where to eat particularly if you are on vacation or new to an area. Thanks to Guy Fiere of the Food Network show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives it can be a little easier to narrow down all of those options.
Major Central Maine Bridge Partially Closed to Traffic Until Early August
In addition to being tourist season, summer in Maine is also road construction season. Considering much of Maine becomes a frozen tundra for a third of the year, it makes sense that most of the state’s road construction would be done during the warmer months. Yes, we know that construction crews work all year long, but the majority happens during the summer.
Swimmers Warned About Fecal Bacteria in Maine Beaches
Yes, this is true. It's hard to believe for me as well, but apparently, this is a thing. There is poop on Maine beaches, and officials are sending out warnings as we speak. According to WGME, it's not just sunscreen you need to worry about this summer. For all Maine beachgoers, officials are urging swimmers to check bacteria levels before dipping your toes into the inviting waters.
Attention Tourists: These Are the Must-Visit Maine Spots According to Locals
Tourist season is real in Maine, no matter what part of the state you're talking about. It's something locals have gotten used to for decades and is really just a way of life. Every year between Memorial Day Weekend through shortly after Labor Day Weekend, it's almost a bit of a takeover, where locals become the minority and tourists become the majority. Which is tough to hate, really, considering it's a big boost for local businesses.
3 Fun ‘Adult’ Ways to Celebrate Your Birthday in Portland, Maine
It's inevitable. As we get older, it seems like we don't care as much about what we do for our birthdays. I think a little bit of our hearts will always want to do something fun when the time comes, but I also think we're too tired to plan something.
This Website Got Maine’s ‘Most Popular Slang Term’ So Incredibly Wrong It’s Embarrassing
I came across an interesting article the other day, while perusing Al Gore's World Wide Web. It's all about America's favorite slang terms. I was absolutely stoked, because who doesn't love a good phrase that everyone in the entire region enjoys overusing until you are blue in the face?. The...
Maine May Now See Some of that Nasty Weather from Hurricane Beryl
Do you remember your first Maine hurricane weather?. Typically, hurricanes just aren't something we have to worry about in Maine. We can get some strong winds and a bunch of rain, but we've never really had to deal with anything resembling what happens in other parts of the country, like Florida or the Carolinas, or the Gulf Coast. the worst we see usually keeps us indoors for an afternoon.
Maine Man on Current Season of TLC’s ’90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way’
I'm not the target audience for shows like TLC's 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way. It's another one of those reality shows that just makes me cringe to look at. However, my girlfriend Michele is addicted to this stuff. That's how I learned that the latest season of 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way has a Mainer on it.
20 Best Campgrounds in Maine
Camping is as much a Maine tradition as lobster is. Maine is a big state with so much wilderness to choose from. Whether you are into hiking, water sports, lakes, or oceans, it's why we are called "Vacationland". Because we have it all. Part of having it all is packing it all up and living in nature at a campground. Most Mainers have the most amazing memories of growing up and going camping.
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