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10 Places in Portland, Maine, Where You Can Get All-Day Breakfast
Have you ever walked into restaurant craving your own personalized omelet or a big stack of pancakes only to find out you missed the breakfast cut off by five minutes? I feel like it's happened to the best of us. Portland is loaded with restaurant options and has at least ten places that are happy to serve you their breakfast menu until they close their doors for the day.
Hiring: How Much Snow Plow Drivers Make in New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts?
Talk about a substantial, financially lucrative side gig! Whether you're someone who does the side hustle thing and works various jobs, or you have a full-time job that understands you need time off for your snow plowing gig, this is awesome. We only need snow plow drivers in the winter,...
Remember When Adam Sandler Gave Love to These Manchester, New Hampshire, Spots at His Hometown Show?
Back in October, Adam Sandler performed in his hometown of Manchester, New Hampshire, and I'm still not over the pure magic that happened on that stage. The show was the perfect mix of touching moments, raunchy humor, and the clever songs that make the Sandman the unique comedian we know and love. I laughed, cried, and might have peed in my pants a little because I didn't want to run to the bathroom and miss a single minute of this magic.
Maine’s Top 5 Streamed Podcasts For 2023
Podcasts have become all the rage over the last several years, especially for those that are in the car for long periods of time commuting for work or traveling. The data has been collected and the results are in. According to Spotify, here are the top 5 most streamed podcasts in the state of Maine for 2023.
Celebrity Field Almost Full for 2024 Maine Golf Benefit
The celebrity field that played in the inaugural tournament was highly impressive. Patrick Dempsey, Roger Clemens, Tuukka Rask, Kathryn Tappen, Mike Eruzione, and Marshall Faulk were just some of the big names that teed off for golf supremacy and to benefit the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital. The total prize purse...
6 Bars in Portland, Maine, That Are Open in the Morning
Maybe you’re working the third shift and want a beer when you get out of work, or maybe it’s just your day off and you want a Tito’s and soda when you wake up (we don’t judge). These bars are here to serve you morning adult beverages. .
A Must-See: Historic George Marshall Store in York, Maine
Whether you were passing through beautiful York, Maine, or are a resident, you could always count on one store to have everything you needed. It was a general store with just about everything in it, especially groceries. This store was the true definition of a store for all people. It...
Boston Red Sox Fan Buys David Ortiz’s Home for a Record-Breaking Price
Well, you have to love that a Boston Red Sox fan bought our beloved Big Papi's suburban Miami, Florida, home at a record price. Talk about living a dream with a multi-million dollar price tag. According to Mansion Global, his home in Pinecrest sold for $10.55 million, down from its...
Where You Can Get Alcohol in New England on Christmas and Thanksgiving Day
Let's be honest about alcohol and the holidays for a minute. We've all seen the memes and heard the jokes about how much alcohol we need to get through the holidays with family. And of course, it's mainly referring to the Thanksgiving season through New Years Day. From wine to...
Here Are Maine and New Hampshire’s Top 5 Google Searches for 2023
According to World Population Review, Google’s Year End Search has produced the top five searches for each state, and these are the results for Maine and New Hampshire. It may not come as a surprise that Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin was the top Google search in Maine for 2023. It doesn’t seem like almost an entire year has gone by already, but it’s likely his cardiac arrest that he suffered on the field following a blow to the chest is still fresh in your mind. He has since been cleared to resume playing on the field.
Here’s Why You Won’t Find Discounted Liquor at Costco in Scarborough, Maine
After a lengthy wait, Maine's very first Costco location has officially opened in Scarborough. People have visited in droves, with lines of excited shoppers looking to snap up deals on clothing, food, and accessories. But based on a recent Reddit post, there's some items shoppers are curious about. Specifically, alcohol....
The Eerie Story of Vermont’s Own Bermuda Triangle
If you find the story of the Bermuda Triangle to be interesting, you may be interested and surprised to hear that Vermont had some eerie similarities years ago. Between 1945 and 1950, five people mysteriously disappeared in the area of southwestern Vermont around Bennington and Glastenbury Mountain. According to The Vermonter.com, this area, coined the "Bennington Triangle" by author Joseph A. Citro in 1992, had murmurings of strange occurrences long before this string of disappearances.
Here’s Why Brewer, Maine, Was Named ‘Worst’ City to Live in the State
Nobody wants to be the worst at something. Entire cities and towns definitely don't want to be declared as the worst in a given state. But depending the type of criteria used and the results of the numbers crunched, there's a harsh reality that can up on your doorstep. Wall...
A Legendary Portland, Maine, Restaurant is Home to One of the Best Bowls of Pasta in the Country
It's officially winter here in the great state of Maine. This means two major things: its ski season and comfort food season. Though, isn't it always comfort food season?. It's rather difficult for it not to be, especially if you live in Portland or in its vicinity. The food scene easily lures you right in, and doesn't spit you out until you have done a proper amount of indulging.
How Well Do You Know Maine Slang?
We are our own breed up here in the Northern-est of the Northeast, especially the more north you get. Mainers live their own lives and we certainly speak our own language, whether it's replacing the "R" in words for a less than subtle "AH", coming up with our own words, or just taking existing words in the English dictionary and giving them new meaning.
The Youngest Town in Maine is Still in Its Teens
It seems almost inconceivable that we would still be creating "new" towns, right? Our nation is nearly 250 years old and we have built towns and cities in all four corners of the United States, especially here in Maine!. The oldest European settlement (now American town) in the state is...
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