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Win a Pair of 3-Day Passes to the 2024 Boston Calling Music Festival in Massachusetts
Boston Calling is nearly here, and it's going to be a blast. The three-day music festival is May 24-26, 2024, and will feature The Killers, Hozier, Trey A., Young The Giant, Beach Weather, Cannons and more. We want you to go, so we are giving away a pair of 3-day...
Here’s How to Win Tickets to See Korn at the Xfinity Center in Massachusetts
Korn will be performing Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts. Surprise. We have a pair of tickets to give away. Don't be "Blind" to them. Before you start "Coming Undone," here's how you can win the tickets. If you're reading this on our app right...
Is the Best Seafood Restaurant in Maine This Popular Portland Joint?
Could Portland's hottest seafood restaurant also be Maine's best? According to one website, the answer is yes. The online lifestyle magazine 24/7 Tempo has released an article about the best seafood restaurants in every state. The list is a who's who of some of the most popular restaurants in the country, and Maine's selection is no exception.
Did You Know America’s Oldest Inn is in Kennebunk, Maine?
Located on the beautiful coastline of Kennebunk, Maine, is a historic gem with roots tracing back to the late 17th century. It holds the title of being the oldest continuously-operating inn in the United States, and still currently owned by the same family, nine generations deep. The Seaside Inn dates...
North Conway, New Hampshire, Ranked #4 Best Ski Town in USA Today Poll
Whether you are into skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, snowmobile/ATV riding, it's going to be difficult to find a better place in the country than Northern New England. Even with the extreme lack of snow from this past winter (or whatever that was), the normal hotspots for large dumpings of snow still had enough natural snow and cold enough temps for manmade snow to keep skiers and riders happy throughout most of the season.
Livin’ the American Dream in Maine? Here’s What That Actually Costs
You've heard it many times throughout your life, and you've likely used the phrase when someone asks you how things are going. The response is commonly, "Oh you know, livin' the dream!" Well, according to GoBankingRates, the definition of the true American Dream is quite expensive, and they did a...
How an Enormous Beached Buoy in Wells, Maine, Became a Temporary Tourist Attraction
If you've ever needed a reminder just how powerful the ocean can be, that reminder sat firmly on a beach in Wells, Maine, for the last several weeks. According to WMTW, an enormous 12-foot-tall buoy has spent the last several weeks calling Wells Beach home. The United States Coast Guard had alerted residents that the buoy had been washed ashore thanks to powerful winds and storm surge from a recent nor'easter.
Maine Rock Fans: 40+ Concerts are Coming to Your Neighborhood in 2024
After a very strange and frustrating winter, Maine is ready to get out of the house and have some fun hiking, camping, biking, and going to the beach and concerts!. The concert calendar here in Maine always has events on it, but once February and March hit, you typically start to see those empty slots fill up quickly for the warmer months. So far, this year appears to be right on point with lots of shows to choose from.
Did You Know Maine and New Hampshire Share at Least 5 Town Names?
Living in Maine for 24 years now, it always surprises me when I hear a new town name that I’ve never heard of, but it probably shouldn’t. According to Wikipedia, Maine has 430 towns (along with 23 cities), and nh.gov states that New Hampshire has just over half of that number with 221 towns.
Maine Ranks in the Top 10 Greenest States in the US
Unfortunately, not everyone is on board with our current climate problem here in the US progressively getting worse. But it's pretty hard to fight the science with natural disasters and record-breaking temperatures increasing by the day. Earth day is coming up on April 22, and WalletHub has come up with...
Seek & Find: Can You Identify These Landmarks in Lewiston, Maine?
My son and I enjoy "Seek & Find" books, where we hunt for differences or solve mysteries in pictures. We also love the fun challenges of "Where's Waldo?" Recently, while working on homework, I had the idea to do a similar activity with you, using famous or well-known buildings in Lewiston, Maine.
Here’s How to Win Tickets to See Staind at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland, Maine
Plus listen all day Thursday, April 18th to win tickets. "It's Been Awhile," but we've got something great for you "Right Here." They'll be joined by Seether, Saint Asonia and Tim Montana on Tuesday, April 29, at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland, Maine, and we've got your shot to see them on us.
Maine: Yes, You Really Can File Your Taxes for Free, in Most Cases
One of everyone’s least favorite days of the year is just about here: tax day. If you’ve filed your taxes and you're lucky enough to get a return or at least break even, you’re golden. For others, this is a dreaded day where they are rushed to get documents together by the deadline, along with getting bad news that they owe money to the IRS and/or the state.
One of the Most Charming Towns in America is Right in Midcoast Maine
One of Midcoast Maine's popular Seacoast spots has been ranked as one of the nation's best. In fact, it was named the second most charming town in America by the popular travel site Love Exploring. Talk about some bragging rights. Of course, I'm talking about the town of Camden, a popular spot for both locals and tourists alike.
Some Maine Residents and Business Owners Will Now Have Until This Summer to File Their Taxes
This past winter came with unforeseen circumstances that left many Mainers in the cold without heat for days, and even worse, extensive damage to their homes. There were several natural disasters during the winter of 2024, but the one that likely sticks out the most was the severe storms and flooding that ripped through Maine, beginning on January 9.
How is Maine One of the Worst States to Work From Home?
Some people were enjoying the opportunity to work from home once or twice a week prior to the pandemic. It was almost like "Dress-down Friday", but even better. Then that opportunity became the norm for many in 2020, and has remained in place for a lot of employees. When I...
Maine: Here’s What to Do With Your Leftover Eclipse Glasses
Hold on. Stop what you're doing immediately and retrieve those eclipse glasses back from the trash right now! Well, not if they are damaged and covered in soup. But I don't want you to throw them away, because they could be recycled for kiddos to use in another country!. Here's...
Maine’s Most Popular French Fry Shack Sets 2024 Opening Date
What's a Maine summer without numerous trips to the iconic Old Orchard Beach?. A little bit of everything is represented there, from aggressively dressed tourists (yes, talking about you, Canadians) to arcades, tattoo parlors, amusement rides, and t-shirt shops. However, Old Orchard Beach should really be known for the famous...
Maine Celtics Are Headed to the Finals for the First Time in Franchise History
For the first time its 14-year history, the Maine Celtics are headed to the NBA G-League Finals. The Celtics, the G-League affiliate of the NBA's Boston Celtics, took down the Long Island Nets 99-77, in the Eastern Conference Finals. The win sent Maine into the finals for the first time in franchise history.
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