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Watch as Maine’s Most Famous Seagull Jerry Makes a Special Appearance
Seeing Jerry on the Lucky Catch lobster boat out of Portland, Maine was the best thing ever. Lucky Catch is a super fun excursion on the waters of Casco Bay. You get a peek at what the life of a Maine Lobsterman is like. Plus, you get to participate in hauling up traps, measuring lobsters, and setting them free! It's just a beautiful 80-90 minute cruise that can include Portland Head Light, historic Civil War forts, and the 'Seal Rocks'.
Hancock Lumber Expands into Tiny Home Market with Acquisition of Tiny Homes of Maine
In a move to bolster its manufacturing capabilities and address housing demand, Hancock Lumber, based in Casco, Maine, has announced plans to acquire Tiny Homes of Maine, a company specializing in movable tiny homes under 400 square feet. The acquisition is set to close by the end of October, with both parties signing a letter of intent earlier this week. Terms of the deal remain undisclosed.
5 Things You Didn’t Know about Freeport, Maine’s L. L. Bean
L.L. Bean has been in Freeport, Maine ever since it opened in 1912 and to this day still is a family-owned company. Mainers and tourists alike flock to the store to get some of the best outdoor gear, clothing and a long list of other products that are uniquely L.L. Bean.
Waving Drivers Through Intersections in Maine Could Be Trouble For You
There's a busy intersection on Route 302 in Windham, Maine that I make a left turn at often to drive to North Windham for groceries or a delicious Blizzard from DQ. Recently, as I was turning left, the car on the other side of 302 was going straight but was waving me through. I refused for a good reason.
Popular Portland, Maine, Pizza Restaurant Permanently Closes
I received a text message from a friend on Friday with an Instagram screenshot – a text that I was not expecting and one that definitely put a damper on my Friday. You may have the spot or two that you kind of consider your “home base” when it comes to your go-to restaurants and that was Coals Bayside for me.
Water samples tested after Maine firefighting foam spill, below guidelines for dangerous chemicals
BRUNSWICK, Maine (AP) — Maine environmental officials said all water samples analyzed so far in the wake of the state’s largest recorded accidental spill of firefighting foam are below its guidelines for potentially dangerous chemicals. A fire suppression system at a hangar at Brunswick Executive Airport discharged more than 1,400 gallons (5,300 liters) of the foam concentrate mixed with 50,000 gallons (190,000 liters) of water at the former Navy base on Aug. 19. The discharge triggered an investigation and also prompted a warning from the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention to limit consumption of freshwater fish from nearby bodies of water. The foam contained chemicals known as PFAS that are associated with health problems including cancer. The foam was removed after the accident. The Maine Department of Environmental Protection sampled 34 water supplies in the area of the spill and has contacted property owners to discuss the results, the agency said Thursday. The water supplies will be tested every three months for a year, the agency said.
Portland, Maine, Photographer Will Photograph Your Sick or Elderly Pups for Free
Not all heroes wear capes, but Justine in Portland sure does. Maine native Justine Johnson has a mission to provide a free photography session for you and your dog to hold as a memory before they pass. She calls it a "Celebrate Life" session, and it's the purest thing I've...
Maine’s Best Pasta Dish Is Found at This Popular Portland Joint
What is it about this time of year that makes you want to inhale comfort food? Maybe it's the cooling temperatures, the shorter days, or the depression of dealing with all of the above. Whatever the reason, it's a tremendous motivation to the soul to want to be warmed up by high caloric and carb deliciousness.
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