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Plan to Try the 15 Best Swimming Holes in New Hampshire This Summer
I have been thinking about writing this article for some time now. I haven't written it up until now because I was considering not doing so. When you know of a great, secret, unique, swimming hole who do you tell? No one. It's like fishing. You do not want hundreds...
The Story Behind the Infamous Haunted Mansion at Funtown in Saco, Maine
It may be one of those childhood memories that you can't shake. A family trip to Funtown in the late '80s through the early-to-mid '90s was filled with a few crystal clear memories as your approached the park. You'd see the rollercoaster, log flume, and something else that unmistakably caught...
5 Walgreens Locations in Maine on National Closing List
The largest pharmacy chain in America is headed for some tough times. Walgreens announced last week that they would be spending the rest of 2024 "resetting" their business strategy in hopes of being more profitable in the next few years. According to CNN, part of that resetting includes closing more than 100 underperforming locations in 2024, with more likely to follow in 2025.
Scarborough, Maine, Restaurant Closes Permanently Months After Opening
For those that drive down Payne Road in Scarborough towards the Maine Mall, it's one of the most recognizable shops along the strip, standing out amongst big box stores and sprawling hotels. That would be Fresco Del Forno (formerly Pizza Plus), an Italian eatery that featured everything from pizza to...
Person From Maine Needs Help Because Mosquitos Won’t Stop Biting Their Ass
There's lot of potential hazards any time you step foot into the Maine woods. There's plenty of wildlife, most of which is more scared of you than you are of them. There's a handful of plants that can do some damage and make for an unpleasant evening. The weather in Maine can change in an instant and become an issue as well. But one of the most annoying and irritating hazards is the pesky little bugs.
Kittery, Maine, Favorite Named Among Best ‘Classic Food’ Restaurants in America
When it comes to deeming food "classic American fare", that terminology can be broad. For many, a classic meal could be something like a burger and fries, bacon and eggs, or fish and chips. The majority of restaurants across the United States have some form of classic American fare on...
Raymond’s Frozen Custard Is the Best Kept Secret in Casco, Maine
If you are looking for a fun way to spend a late summer (or early fall) weekend afternoon, take a drive down Route 302 to Raymond's Frozen Custard in Casco. Located a few minutes' drive from Windham / Raymond, you may know this business as Dingley's. Adjacent to the farm stand, in a small red building, is the best "ice cream" stand in that part of Maine.
HGTV Gives Portland, Maine, a New Nickname, and It’s Stupid
By now, it's pretty clear that someone behind the scenes at HGTV really likes Portland, Maine. The powerhouse television network has featured Portland in many different ways through on-air and web content. The city was even chosen in 2020 for HGTV's massive "Urban Oasis" contest. So it shouldn't come as...
What It Means When Police in Maine Activate CodeRED
In April of 2023, as a pair of horrific events unfolded in real time in Maine, police departments throughout Cumberland County got together to plan the best course of action. When police were alerted to three people being shot while traveling along Interstate 295 in Yarmouth, they made the decision to send out a CodeRED. But what is that exactly?
‘The Book of Mormon’ Coming to Portland, Maine, for Three Shows This Fall
One of the most successful Broadway shows in the last 20 years is once again hitting the road to spread its unique message: that you should laugh until you cry. The Book of Mormon, the Tony Award-winning musical written by South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker, is embarking on a U.S. tour which will include three shows in Portland, Maine, at the Cross Insurance Arena. The nine-month-long tour will go everywhere from opera houses to arenas.
Memorial at Maine’s Elephant Mountain Honors Victims of B-52 Crash
There's a hike in northwestern Maine that has intrigued me for a long time. It has nothing to do with its level of difficulty or part of a bigger network. It's a hike that doubles as a somber history lesson. It's the B-52 Flying Fortress crash site on Elephant Mountain in Piscataquis County.
Boston, Massachusetts, Just Named Best City in the US for Hockey Fans
There’s no denying it. Boston has hardcore sports fans whether it’s football, baseball, or basketball. But when it comes to hockey, this city is apparently the best in the nation. WalletHub recently conducted a study to identify the prime destinations for hockey fanatics. How did they come up...
One Historical Inn Near Bangor, Maine, Has a Chillingly Haunted History
Countless people have traveled along Route 1A in Maine from Bangor on their way to Ellsworth and Bar Harbor. Through twists and turns, you'll come up to a picturesque hilltop with a majestic Colonial building at the top, known as the Lucerne Inn. The inn has been maintained since it...
Fans Remember the Monsters of Rock Concert in Oxford, Maine, 36 Years Ago
The night remains etched in the memories of many hard rock fans as one of the most legendary and grueling concerts in Maine history. Held at Oxford Plains Speedway in Oxford, Maine, the Monsters of Rock tour brought together some of the biggest names in rock, including Van Halen, Metallica, Scorpions, Dokken, and Kingdom Come. The event was a rollercoaster of mayhem with electrifying performances, torrential rain, and lifelong memories, many of which are still talked about to this day.
Here’s Why People in Maine Are Receiving This Book in the Mail Unprompted
Whether we want it to be or not, political season has arrived in Maine and across the nation. The next several months will be filled with hard-lined stances over issues and culture wars until election day arrives in November. While most people receive their political fodder from ads on the...
The Toothpick Chronicles: Maine’s Unexpected Claim to Fame
You think you know everything about where you live, and then the internet happens. I have lived in Maine for 38 of my 43 years (not counting five years of college out of state). I assumed I had a great grasp on what makes this state what it is. However, sometimes you run into a fact that absolutely floors you. Well, that recently happened to me.
Portland, Maine, Holding July 4th Fireworks Celebration With Live Music This Year
Maine's largest city has typically held the state's largest and most expansive fireworks show to celebrate the July 4 holiday. But for many onlookers, the last three years have felt a little underwhelming. A lot of that was tied to the lack of live music that had accompanied the fireworks...
Drivers Surprised to See ‘Hawk Tuah’ Sign in Hollis, Maine
The internet can be wonderful and sometimes, the internet can just be dumb. Every single year, something or someone goes viral completely by accident. Some small clip suddenly changes their life for better or worse. That has been the case over the last few days for what the internet has...
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