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Two of the Best Places to Get Married in America Are in Maine
Maine is an ideal destination for weddings. I should know, I got married here, and it was well worth it. There are so many options like beautiful city weddings, rustic barn themes, exquisite seaside resorts, chartered cruises, and much more. The state was pretty much built for them. So, it should be no surprise to see Maine strongly represented on an esteemed list of the best places to get married from the experts on the subject, theknot.com.
11 Places to Night Ski and Ride in Maine and New Hampshire
Hitting the slopes after the sun dips below the horizon is a whole different experience. Although oftentimes it can be a lot colder at night, dressing warm will usually outweigh the negatives of chill winter bite that's in the air. I remember growing up as a teenager and night skiing...
Maine Added the 4th Most Personal Loan Debt in the US in 2023
I generally try to keep my articles both positive and interesting, but sometimes I come across data that is just…interesting. This is not a news flash by any means, so you're likely aware that Americans have accumulated hundreds of billions of dollars in personal loan debt, especially over the last few years with the inflation crisis.
This New Hampshire State Park is Such a Hidden Gem That Even Locals Don’t Know About It
I bought a house here in New Hampshire, so that means I'm here to stay, baby! I am so excited to explore lesser-known places. Whether it's a "secret beach" or the farm that has the best blueberry muffins on the Eastern Seaboard, I want to learn about the hidden gems that only locals know about.
Watch: Take a Wild, Virtual Ride Through North Conway, New Hampshire, in 1999
I'm always proud to say that I grew up in the valley of North Conway, New Hampshire. It's one of the few places where all four seasons are pretty much perfect. The winter brings tourists from all over the world to ski and snowboard the several great nearby mountains nearby like Wildcat (1933), Attitash (1965), and the one I grew up skiing most, Cranmore (1937).
Former Denny’s Location in Portland, Maine, to Be Demolished and Turned Into Roundabout
The 24-hour diner that we knew as Denny's on Congress St. in Portland permanently closed down in September of 2022 after 43 years. According to News Center Maine, Denny's was forced to shut their doors due to the building being sold for other purposes. The fact that the building was...
Science Says Maine is One of the Best States to Live in
Congratulations to all of us Mainers out there. When it comes to picking where to live, we did well. According to World Population Review, Maine is the 8th best state to live in. That's quite a solid ranking, if you ask me. Maine finished just behind New Jersey, and slightly ahead of Florida. That's one heck of a weird sandwich.
Farmers Almanac Predicts Snowy February and Longer Winter for Maine
A quick look at the calendar, and you'll realize that Groundhog Day is right around the corner. Punxsutawney Phil will once again make a proclamation on whether spring arrives early or we're all stuck with several more weeks of winter. If groundhog predictions aren't your thing, perhaps the Farmers Almanac...
Final Year for Successful Maine Basketball Tournament That’s Raised Thousands in Fight Against Childhood Cancer
It's the end of an era for one of the most successful charity tournaments in Maine. What a run it has been for the Swishout Childhood Cancer Challenge, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament that has raised over $700,000 for the Maine's Children's Cancer Program (MCCP) since 1994. This year's event will be the 30th and last edition, so everyone is hoping it goes out with a bang.
Is This Maine License Plate Unintentionally Naughty?
If you’ve lived in Maine for a while, you likely knew that there weren’t a whole lot of restrictions on what you could have on your license plate. A lot of Mainers were having fun using different combinations using both letters and numbers to spell out something really funny and clever, but it began to be a problem when some came to be considered offensive.
Maine Drank the 7th Most Beer in the Country in 2023
Unsurprisingly, 2023 was another banner year for the beer industry in Maine. The Pine Tree State did its part in making sure the craft, domestic, and import brewery business remained healthy. Considering the latest numbers, I would say Maine did more than enough. Congratulations Maine, we drank a ton of...
Surprise, Suprise: Maine Has Some of the Best Food in the Country
Maine's culinary scene is once again receiving national praise. However, this isn't about one restaurant or ingredient. This article covers the whole shebang. The popular food and travel site Far & Wide recently ranked every single state based on its cuisine and native ingredients. Our beloved Pine Tree State did exceptionally well, coming in with a ranking of 10th overall. Not only did it crack the top 10, but it was also the highest-ranked New England state. Take that, neighbors.
This Maine City is Ranked #2 Best City in the US for ‘Foodies’
If you've ventured around town, it should not come as a surprise that Portland, Maine, ranks very high in the Best City for Foodies list. Wikipedia defines a 'foodie' as a person who has an ardent or refined interest in food, and who eats food not only out of hunger, but also as a hobby.
Maine’s Most Popular Soda is an Extreme Disappointment
Maine's most popular soda stinks. There, I said it. Sorry, not sorry. I understand people absolutely love it, but I simply refuse to accept that the Pine Tre State's favorite sweet, carbonated beverage is this flavor. Though, I guess it does fit in the demographic of being an old state.
This Maine Beer Company Appeared on Popular Ryan Reynolds TV Show ‘Welcome to Wrexham’
Sometimes you never know what you might catch while watching a television show or movie. A perfect example of this happened to me recently while watching the popular reality show, Welcome to Wrexham. The show follows a professional football (or soccer) team in the Welsh town of Wrexham. The team's...
This New England State is Ranked the Best in the US to Raise a Family
You might be in the same boat as many others, where your job has become remote and you can essentially choose where you want to live. This has become a very popular trend since the pandemic. A lot of things come into play when making the decision of where to...
Bar Harbor, Maine, Named Among Prettiest Winter Town to Visit in Nation
Ask Maine people about winter, and you'll get a variety of answers. Some residents live for it and can't wait for it to get cold. Others will tell you that it's a chance to relax because tourism slows down. You may even get a few people who say the first snowfall is beautiful, but then they're done with it.
Iconic Portland, Maine, Restaurant Named Best Diner in the State
An iconic Portland eatery has received national attention for its tasty cuisine and legendary status. The popular website Taste of Home put together a list of the best diners, and included one from every state. Maine's choice was one that both locals and tourists flock to in abundance. The Pine Tree State's representative was none other than Becky's Diner.
32 Maine Restaurants Worthy of an Hour Drive or More
One of my favorite things to do in my spare time is to take a trip in-state to a new establishment to eat. My wife and I will drive hours based on a review, article, tip, or social media post. It's fun, adventurous, and always satisfies the pallet. While traveling...
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