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Mystery Solved: The Exciting New Occupant of the Old Stratham Tire in Augusta, Maine
If you have lived in an area for more than a few years, there is a good chance you have seen some major changes in your town. Businesses close and they are replaced by new businesses. Old buildings are demolished to make way for new buildings. Even though we hate...
WATCH: Great White Shark Beached in Massachusetts Rescued by Beachgoers
It's not uncommon for creatures in the sea to end up beaching themselves. Whales are well-known for beaching themselves due to sickness, injury, old age, or any number of things. But what happened recently on a beach in Nantucket is truly something you don't see every day. The Nantucket Current...
30 School Districts That Have Banned Cellphones: Full List Here
There is a growing trend throughout the United States of schools banning cellphone usage. This is traveling throughout Maine, because over 30 school districts have now voted to ban or restrict the use of cellphones in schools, according to WGME. The most recent city to adopt these measures is Bath,...
Here’s What is Taking Over the Big Easy Space in Portland, Maine
It's almost hard to believe that it has been over a decade since the Big Easy nightclub and concert hall in Portland, Maine, closed for good. The cozy underground spot on Market Street was a haven for local musicians, smaller tours, or themed nights. When the Big Easy closed in...
Grow Up: It’s Not Too Early for Pumpkin Spice Things in New England
Was that headline triggering? That may have been a little dramatic, but can we all agree that pumpkin spice-flavored things are elite? Whether it's pumpkin coffee, pumpkin beer, or the pumpkin spice overnight protein oats I make after the gym, it is what it is. I just think it's absolutely hilarious to see the constant battle Americans go through each year, as we try to hold out on buying pumpkin-spiced things until October hits. Let's normalize not fighting one of the most amazing coffee flavors of the season, and just ordering it.
Is This One of the Absolute Freakiest Creatures in Maine?
Maine has a pretty good collection of weird bugs. I always used to watch nature shows when I was a kid on Maine Public Television. Nova and Marty Stouffer's Wild America were always favorites. Especially Nova because they would show all sorts of critters from all over the world. Sometimes they were perfectly normal, like lions or whatever. But occasionally they'd head into the rain forests and that's where the fun always began.
Major Traffic Change Coming to Western Avenue in Augusta, Maine, This Fall
A major Western Avenue construction project, slated to start in November, will cause significant traffic issues. Fortunately, those issues will be temporary. According to the KJ, the replacement of a bridge over I-95 will ramp up this fall. The replacement of the bridge, which the article refers to as the Western Avenue Bridge, will take about a year and cost nearly $31 million.
Do You Remember the Twin Movie Theater in Maine’s Auburn Mall?
The Auburn Mall opened in 1979 on open land that thriving restaurants and shopping centers have surrounded today. Unfortunately, the place which started this land of retailers isn't thriving like it used to. While the mall still has tenants, it lacks much of what it used to have when it opened over 30 years ago, including a two-screen movie theater.
I Was Left Speechless After Encounter With Portland, Maine, Parking Attendant
I left work in downtown Portland, Maine, to find a parking attendant at my car. I knew I was pushing it when I fed the meter through the parking app Passport. It's been a great app to make parking in Portland, Maine, easier. It's not always easy to park in Portland. I've been working in Portland for over 30 years now, and love this city. But yes, I too complain about the parking.
Target in South Portland, Maine, Adding Exciting Addition
Target in South Portland, Maine is adding something that is going to make a lot of people happy. Target, like a lot of retailers, is still going through the pains of COVID-19 repercussions. There are often long lines and empty shelves. But the latest addition is one that a lot...
Couple Engaged at New Hampshire Concert in Exact Spot They Met
It's a story nobody in the circle of friends and family will forget any time soon. It's also a lovely story which could be a romance novel. Two years, two months, and two days after their chance meeting, Meg and Kole teamed up again in the exact same spot they met. This time it wasn't like that first time, during a country concert at BankNH Pavilion in Gilford, New Hampshire. This time there was a crowd around them.
Law Enforcement Warning Parents in Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts About Back-to-School Photos
With the kids going back to school this week, there is a good chance that your social media feed is filled with pictures of kids and teens on their first day of school. One of the great things about these photos is that because most parents take these pics every year, they can reveal just how much our kids have changed over the years.
Did You Know About This New Pop- Up Hidden Gem Ice Cream Shop in Portland, Maine?
A part of self-care is getting an ice cream cone alone on a Sunday with your dog before you start the work week, like I did yesterday. At first, I was just taking a quick trip to your standard local Dairy Queen until I got distracted by this cute ice cream shop I've never seen before. It was just sitting in this old parking lot that used to have an abandoned gas station in it. I was truly intrigued by this spot, because even if you've heard of it, I never have (yay!). I mean, they quite literally made a cute little ice cream oasis in a vacant parking lot. We love things like this. So I pulled over.
The Difference Between Maine’s Rotaries and Roundabouts
Maine has three rotaries and 22 roundabouts throughout the state. The two terms are often used interchangeably, but they shouldn't be. There is a distinct difference between rotaries and roundabouts, as each is designed for a different purpose. Here's a Google Maps satellite view of the Augusta Memorial Circle rotary....
Popular Portland, Maine, Bar Opens New Location in Colorado
You know you've got something good when you pick it up and drop it down anywhere across the country and it could be a hit. For many years, one of the most popular bars in Portland, Maine, has been the underground speakeasy known as Lincoln's. The concept of the bar is simple: everything on the menu is five bucks.
Are Nervous Mainers Accidentally Killing the Wrong Caterpillars?
I'm glad we're essentially done with BTM caterpillars for the year. Even in this time of year, there's the slimmest chance you could still be exposed to some BTM hairs and get the rash, but it's pretty unlikely. At this point, it could be a hag moth caterpillar, or a tussock caterpillar making you itch. Or, you could run into an unhatched BTM cocoon and possibly get them that way.
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