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Planning on Watching the Solar Eclipse in Maine and New Hampshire? Beware of This Scam
If you're lucky enough to live in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, or right here in Maine, you may be lucky enough to catch the upcoming solar eclipse, which will arrive on April 8th. It's important to know that you will only get to see it in certain sections of these states.
North Conway, New Hampshire, is Home to One of Guy Fieri’s Favorite Bagels Ever
It's not a stretch to say that Guy Fieri is the biggest culinary star in the world right now. He's currently part of six shows running on Food Network and recently inked an extension to become the highest-paid celebrity chef on the channel. That sort of recognition brings plenty of...
Win Tickets to See Dropkick Murphy’s in Portland, Maine
Enter to win a pair of tickets to see Dropkick Murphys at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland, Maine, on Tuesday, March 12. A special guest for the show is Pennywise. In addition to pulling tickets for winners, some of those selected will also have the chance to attend Dropkick Murphys' soundcheck that afternoon as well.
Win Tickets to See Lamb of God and Mastodon in Bangor, Maine
Enter to win a pair of tickets to see Lamb of God with Mastodon at the Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor, Maine, on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. If you're already on the app, all you have to do is fill out the form below. If you haven't downloaded the app...
Is This Sweet Ball of Dough Maine’s Most Important Invention?
Maine is known for some very influential inventions over the years. Earmuffs, snowmobiles, the zig-zag stitch, the machine gun, and the sealed diving suit all have their origins here. However, these might play second fiddle to a sweet ball of dough that took the world by storm. We Mainers love...
Can We Finally Expect More Public Restrooms in Downtown Portland, Maine?
You're downtown on a nice summer day, maybe walking around near the Eastern Prom, checking out all of the great local shops in the Old Port, and you feel it coming. Duty is calling, but now what?. The panic sets in. Do you go to the nearest restaurant and try...
7 Best Places in Maine, New Hampshire to See the Northern Lights
Let's start at the basics. You've heard it on the news before, and you've seen the beautifully-colored photos on Instagram before, but what does it all mean?. "When a coronal mass ejection collides with the magnetic field, it causes complex changes to happen to the magnetic tail region. These changes generate currents of charged particles, which then flow along lines of magnetic force into the Polar Regions. These particles are boosted in energy in Earth’s upper atmosphere, and when they collide with oxygen and nitrogen atoms, they produce dazzling auroral light".
Tiny Portland Joint Named One of the Best German Restaurants in the Country
There's nothing like stuffing your face with heavy, calorie-filled, debaucherous food to satisfy the pallet and soul. Of course, it's special this time of year when comfort food is what can get us through these cold months. While it's a big thing for the winter, the comfort food craze is...
If You Want Cops to Pull You Over, This Maine License Plate Should Do the Trick
Most Mainers have probably picked up on the fact that vanity license plates have not had a whole lot of restrictions over the last several years, and essentially have fallen in line with the freedom of speech principle. Some Mainers were having fun using different combinations using both letters and...
Maine’s Largest City Named One of Best Places to Live in the Nation
When it comes to quality of life, it's difficult to beat Maine. This includes the state's largest city of Portland, which was recently named of the best in all of America in that very category. The folks over at US News & World Report put together a list of the...
New Data Suggests This New England City is the Laziest in the US
We are all hard-working people that get up in the morning, go to work, rinse and repeat. Well, most of us are, as America continues to rank high among the hardest-working countries in the world. So what exactly was the formula used here to decide who are the hardest workers...
Here’s How to Win Tickets to See Lamb of God, Mastodon in New Hampshire
Lamb of God and Mastodon are going across the country in 2024 for their Ashes of Leviathan Tour, which will celebrate 20 years since their albums "Ashes Of The Wake" and "Leviathan" came out. Both albums will be played in full by the band when they perform. And we've got...
Jaw-dropping $30 Million Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Beach House for Sale
This is one of those out-of-the-movies homes where dreams are made. You never get to see it from the road, because it's hidden behind tall, wrought iron gates and surrounded by incredible, lush trees and bushes that add to its mystique. This luxurious beach house on the Cape is in...
Maine TikTok Lobsterman Tries Red Lobster for First Time in Epic Lobster Taste Test
So, what's the better tasting catch? A Maine lobster of a Spiny lobster?. We now have our answer, thanks to one of Maine's most popular social media stars. This video was posted by Jacob Knowles, a fifth-generation lobsterman here in Maine. Jake posted the video recently on his popular TikTok page, and it blew up. Jake is down in Florida enjoying some rays and the local(?) food scene.
Maine Continues to Succeed in Being the Oldest State
Break out the shuffleboard and early-bird specials, because Maine continues its elderly reign. The folks over at the popular site World Population Review have analyzed the age data for every state in the nation. And to nobody's surprise, Maine is still the oldest by a wide margin. According to World...
This Iconic Maine Diner Named One of the Most Unusual Eateries in America
An iconic eatery in Biddeford has just received a new title, as it was named Maine's most unusual restaurant. The article was put together by the popular folks over at LoveFood. They found the most unusual restaurant in every state for their piece. I can tell you this, there are some absolute gems on this list, including Maine's representative, the tasty and popular Palace Diner.
Maine’s Most Popular Super Bowl Beer May Come as a Surprise
Even with the endless local brew options here, Mainers still love their domestic suds. As you can imagine, lots of them were consumed on Super Bowl. According to Men's Journal, American's consumed over 325 million gallons of beer for the big game. I can't say this Maine's most popular beer...
Binga’s is Never Going to Open In Portland, Maine, But Something Else Will
Almost three years ago, a sports bar that had become a staple of the Old Port closed its doors for good. That place was Binga's Stadium, where so many had shared incredible memories of the Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins and Patriots winning championships. That Old Port location had been in...
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