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The Top 15 Pizza Joints Right Now in Portland, Maine, According to TripAdvisor
I love pizza. It's unquestionably on the Mount Rushmore of comfort food. There's nothing like a few slices of the goods while you do practically anything. Ballgame? Pizza. Party? Pizza. Funeral? Pizza. Wedding? Pizza. It's always a perfect time for pizza. Pizza is also extremely versatile. While people will always...
Midcentury Mansion in Auburn, Maine, That Once Hosted Jimi Hendrix is For Sale
Many of the older homes in Maine have stories to tell. Whether that story is when it was built, how it was built or who lived there, there are tales to be told about the rich history. That includes one massive house for sale in Auburn, Maine. Listed on Zillow...
Frank Sinatra and Teddy Roosevelt Visited This Majestic New Hampshire Resort
Growing up in New England, yours truly has always loved historic places. If walls could talk, our homes, hotels, and other structures would have centuries of stories to tell. So when we stumbled upon this reminiscent post about the Balsams Resort in the Forgotten New Hampshire Facebook group, it immediately caught our attention.
This Maine Ski Town Ranks #1 Most Affordable for Homebuyers
Property values have soared over the last few years, making it difficult for potential homebuyers to get into a new home. Well, those that are looking to purchase in a ski town (or even close by) have had an even bigger challenge. Homes in ski towns have typically been more...
Is Your Neighbor Worth Millions in New Hampshire, Maine, or Massachusetts?
The Powerball Lottery is up to a ridiculous amount again, and so are the dreams of anyone buying a ticket. Some people don't have to wish for millions or billions, because their assets already exceed the million dollar mark. Who are these people, and do you live near them?. First,...
Here’s How to Win a Pair of 3-Day Passes to Boston Calling 2024
This three-day music festival takes place May 24-26, 2024, and features the likes of The Killers, Hozier, Trey A., Young The Giant, Beach Weather, Cannons and more. We don't want you to miss out, so we are giving away a pair of 3-day passes. This is your ticket to the big show. Get excited!
Maine Bars Need One of These Vending Machines
I was on vacation in St. Petersburg, Florida, and visited a fun indoor/outdoor arcade bar called Park & Rec. While there, this vending machine caught my eye. It wasn't your typical vending machine with Kit Kat’s, gum, and bags of Doritos. In fact, there wasn’t a whole lot, if anything, that was even edible.
Bill Belichick Out: 12 Potential Candidates to Replace the New England Patriots Legend
According to ESPN and pretty much every other source imaginable, Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots are parting ways. The epic 24-year run is finally coming to an end. Belichick is the greatest head coach of all time. The man has been to nine Super Bowls, winning six of...
To the Girl in Portland, Maine, Who Ruined My Friends’ New Years Kiss
I'm sorry, but this is too funny to keep to myself. My friend may have not found this as funny as I did, but at least she's letting me tell the story. She's starting to find some humor in it, so here we go. As I've told you on air...
Townsquare Media Invites You to This 2024 Digital VIP Event in January
2024 is finally here, and with the start of a new year comes new possibilities and new opportunities. That's why Townsquare Media, home of popular radio stations Q97.9, 94.9 WHOM, WCYY and WBLM, is excited to invite you to its Digital VIP Event taking place this January. Are you ready...
Popular Portland, Maine, Thai Restaurant Expanding to South Portland
A popular Portland Thai restaurant is expanding into a new market. According to the foodie folks over at Portland Food Map, the owners of Dok Mali have leased a restaurant space across the Casco Bay Bridge in South Portland. The location is right in a popular section of Ocean Street.
More People Moved to This Northern New England State in 2023 Than Any Other
Since the pandemic, we have seen an astronomical amount of people relocating, and the majority of them are choosing smaller, more rural cities as their jobs allowed them to work remotely. In a lot of situations, the change can be permanent. Being a realtor in Southern Maine, I've witnessed the...
People Use This Euphemism in New Hampshire and It’s Confusing
Americans tend to use euphemisms to glaze over topics like going to the bathroom, death, pregnancy, getting fired, and so on. Using a euphemism makes people less squeamish around subjects that could be considered harsh or offensive. I tend to communicate bluntly, and have no problem saying that someone is...
Iconic Storybook Gingerbread House on Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts is for Sale
The Vineyard isn't just known for its beaches and lighthouses. There are 318 colorful, pastel gingerbread houses on Martha's Vineyard, and when one of them hits the market, it's quite exciting. The listing agent is Lisa Lucier with Anchor Reality on the Vineyard, and they want to welcome you to the iconic and historic pink gingerbread house. These little cottages known as the "gingerbread cottages" are all clustered together in Oak Bluffs, where you can amble and admire them, or even take guided tours.
Having a Baby? Maine and New England Are the Places to Be
Maine and New England are known for being great for a lot of things. And according to a new study, that includes having a baby. Wallethub.com, a personal finance website, published its annual state rankings of the best and worst states to have a baby. Maine was listed as the 15th best state to have a child in. That's a very respectable placement for the Pine Tree State.
Popular Western Maine Mountain Hike Perfect for All Seasons
I believe Warren Zevon said it best, "I'll sleep when I'm dead." I have lived by this notion for decades. Sleep is overrated. Sleep is boring. Being awake means being full of life. Plus, you can miss a whole lot when you aren't awake. That's why on the last day...
One of Maine’s Worst Snowstorms in History Happened This Weekend in 1996
We’re Mainers, so we’re used to an occasional big snowstorm that drops several inches on us. But occasionally there are the ones that bring widespread power outages, whiteout driving conditions, and large numbers of car accidents. Dubbed as one of the most significant and horrific snowstorms of the...
Maine Winters Just Aren’t the Same Without Snow
Maine winters stink without snow. Thank goodness there's finally some white stuff in the forecast, because this has been one miserable start to 2024. Honestly, who enjoys cold, dreary, raining winters? It's like living the worst weather day in late March over and over again. It's also just unnatural. Maine was built for snow. The state's terrain needs the snow. Without the natural insulation, everything just goes to hell.
Portland, Maine, Dance Club Permanently Closes
It wasn't all that long ago when Portland, Maine, was bustling with several diverse nightlife options. Throughout the Old Port, you could find places that offered live bands fully plugged in or dance clubs that offered DJs and karaoke. But that was then, and this is now. Today's version of...
The Scary Story of a 17-Year-Old from Massachusetts, Losing Her Landing Gear on First Solo Flight
Maggie Taraska was only 17 and a student pilot when she took off from Beverly Regional Airport on Sunday September 9, 2018, according to a Boston 25 News Article. She was supposed to fly from Beverly to Portland, Maine. Her trip changed immediately when the plane lost its right main...
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