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Maine Community Group Reports Surge in Coyote & Bobcat Daytime Sightings
I know what you’re thinking: “We’re in Maine, of course we’re going to see and hear bobcats and coyotes!”. You’re right. But recently, one Maine town has seen more during the day than usual. The Greene Village Facebook Group has actively spotted coyotes and bobcats, and are sharing the animals' locations with residents.
Epic & Challenging Maine Hiking Trail Named the State’s Best
One of Maine's most awe-inspiring regions is getting some serious love. The state's famed 100 Mile Wilderness has been crowned the best hike of them all, according to the legendary Outside Magazine. The popular periodical posted about the best hikes in America. In fact, Outside picked one representative for each...
Portland, Maine, Top City in New England and 4th in U. S. for Beer Enthusiasts
Maine has many things that they hold near and dear, like beautiful beaches, great food, (including red hot dogs and Moxie), and most of all, beer of all kinds. The Tasting Table ranked the best cities for beer enthusiasts, and Portland, Maine, came in at number four. The cities were...
Quick-Thinking Driver and Massachusetts State Trooper Save Desperate Hawk
There's so much bad news, so when something heartwarming happens, it's nice to share it with the public. That's what the Massachusetts State Police did on their Instagram this week. A truck driver had called about an injured hawk on the side of the highway near Northampton, Massachusetts. The man...
Mainer Famous for Flub of ‘Buttery Flaky Crust’ Has Died
Jack Palmer from Hermon, Maine, who couldn't say "buttery, flaky crust", has passed. He will have a place in the hearts of not only Mainers, but nearly seven million people who watched the outtakes of the famous Dysart’s commercial. Jack was 86 years old. If you don't remember (or...
‘Diner, Drive-Ins and Dives’ Raves on Legit Best Pizza in Boston
Everyone has an opinion on the best pizza in any given town, but when it's a foodie town like Boston (or nearby Cambridge, Massachusetts), it's a different level of bragging rights. When Flavortown's finest, Guy Fieri, says this is a flavor-boom pizza, you had better believe it. Recently, the Diners,...
First New England Snowfall 2024 Will Be This Fall, According to Farmer’s Almanac
If you love the cold weather or are a ski bum, chances are, you're going to love this article. According to the Farmer's Almanac, New England could possibly get up to one foot of wet snow on November 16 - 19. By my calendar, that's a little less than two weeks from Thanksgiving. That might make air travel messy for families trying to get to one another.
Massachusetts Corn Maze Goes Viral for Epic Boston Celtics Tribute
You know when you see something before it goes viral, knowing full well in two or three weeks it WILL go viral?. This is one of those things. One of my favorite corn maze farms in all of New England, Kimball Farm Corn Maze in Haverhill, Massachusetts, just completed the most epic corn maze.
Single? These Are the Most Popular Dating Sites in Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire
Dating apps and websites have taken over the dating world in the past decade. Ten years ago, very few relationships started from an online dating site. Today, nearly half of relationships started online. So sure, you can meet someone in person (the old-fashioned way). However, if you are single, you'll...
Simone Biles is Still Touring, but What Happened to Massachusetts’ Own Pommel Horse Guy?
Maybe you heard that our United States Olympic Gymnastics team – both women and men –will continue to fly high into our hearts as they stay stateside for a tour around the country. This tour was randomly mentioned a few times during the Summer Games, and now that...
Maine Woman Accused of Killing 90-Year-Old Man
According to an article on the WGME website, 55-year-old Shari Allimah has been accused of killing 90-year-old Gerald Marin. The article explains that on May 18, Marin's family visited his home on Hallowell Road in Litchfield. When they arrived, they reportedly found a bloody scene and the body of Gerald Marin underneath a blanket in a bedroom.
Big-Time Fun Happens With the U.S. Navy Band in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
It's a special Veteran's Night at Prescott Park in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and you are invited. If you've never heard the United States Navy Band, it's a real treat. They play music from the 1960's right up to current top hits, featuring music by The Eagles, Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley, Harry Styles, Miley Cyrus, and more.
Owl’s Head General Store, Home of the Best Burger in Maine, Welcomes a Baby Boy
Maya Newsam-Sousa (owner of the Owl's Head General Store) and her husband Austin Sousa welcomed their brand new baby boy, Theodore James Sousa. 'Theo', 'TJ', 'Teddy', 'Peanut', etc., came into the world on Monday, August 5, 2024, weighing about 6.5 pounds and measuring 19 1/2". This little one is the...
Farmer’s Almanac Calling for Lots of Snow and Rain for Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts This Winter
Last winter was definitely abnormal. With the exception of a few really nasty storms (one in mid-December and one in mid-January), the winter was fairly mild. With the exception of a handful of rain and snowstorms, last winter was calm. Even the temperatures remained mild. According to records kept by...
Discover Portland, Maine: 15 Top Activities According to Tripadvisor
Have you ever wondered how the rest of the world looks at Maine? Well, I do all the time, because I'm clearly image-conscience. However, I'm not talking about us personally. I'm wondering what those from away think about the very things that makes Maine, well, Maine. I decided to take...
Did You Know the Oldest Hiking Trail in the United States is in New Hampshire?
For all of the summer and fall weekends I have spent up in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, you would think I would know this super unique fact about the Granite State. The oldest continuously-used hiking trail in the country is in New Hampshire. It is called the Crawford...
NOW PLAYING: Mainer Obsessed With True Crime Writes and Performs One-Woman Show
Like a lot of Mainers, Lynne McGhee got hooked on true crime during the pandemic. Unlike most Mainers, she took that passion and wrote a multi-media play called Killer Comfort, now playing through August 30 at the Foot Lights Theater in Falmouth, Maine. Who is this Mainer, Lynn McGhee?. Lynne...
Maine Woman Rescued With Ropes After Cliff Jumping in Maine
Many Mainers enjoy experiencing the adventurous activities of cliff diving in our state. Every summer, people head over to places like Gulf Hagas, Beast Cove Quarry, and Coos Canyon to sore off the cliffs into the pools of water. But sometimes, these jumps result in serious injury. Just before 3...
5 New England States Rank as the Best in the US for Quality of Life
You don't have to tell someone from New England that living here is the best. We already know that. But somebody at cnbc.com (who probably spent a lot of time and money on a survey) dug into the entire country and came up with the same thing. Here are a few reasons why.
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