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Don’t Be This Jerkface, Sucktastic Maine Neighbor This Weekend
For the rest of this week (and, in essence, probably since this week began and even beforehand), scheduled fireworks shows have been planned all throughout Maine, from Kittery to Old Orchard Beach and beyond, to celebrate the 4th of July. NH Fireworks. The same can also be said for various...
Hippie Store Mexicali Blues Opening in New Maine Location
The coolest store in Maine is about to add its sixth location. If you've never been to Mexicali Blues, you are missing out on a wonderful experience. It's a wonderfully Maine store, from their incredible mission to the funky clothing and household items they sell. Mexicali Blues is opening in...
Scarborough, Maine, Restaurant Closes Permanently Months After Opening
For those that drive down Payne Road in Scarborough towards the Maine Mall, it's one of the most recognizable shops along the strip, standing out amongst big box stores and sprawling hotels. That would be Fresco Del Forno (formerly Pizza Plus), an Italian eatery that featured everything from pizza to...
‘Tasty Tuesday’ Food Truck Extravaganza Returns to Lisbon, Maine
Located in Lisbon Falls, Maine, the Tasty Tuesday Food Truck Rally is set to be a delicious hit that celebrates community and food. According to a press release, this event was created by the Lisbon Economic and Community Development office in partnership with Randy Smith of Pinky D’s Poutine Factory Food Truck, and has quickly become a local sensation!
Cooper Fox Sends Eerily Cryptic Message About Nutella Biscuits in Group Chat
Do you have a group chat at work with some coworkers? Yeah, we do, too. And since we're a small but mighty team here at the station, our group chat consists of three people. Me (Matt James), Lizzy Snyder and Cooper Fox are in a chat group so we can stay connected about what's happening on air here at the station.
Maine Food Truck Generously Giving Back Before Closing Doors
Kone Zone, the most charming little food truck in Waterville, Maine, is known for serving the most delicious taco kones, mac & cheese kones, gyro kones, and apple pie kones. Recently, they posted online to inform everyone about their early closure this summer, explaining that they need to address some family issues.
Sam’s Club Augusta, Maine to Host Weekend Fundraiser For Children’s Miracle Network
As you probably already know, Sam's Club holds a very special place in our hearts here at the radio station. For the last several years, Rodney and his wonderful team as Sam's Club in Augusta, Maine, have hosted our massive food drive 'Camp Out Hunger'. And, in case you didn't know, this food drive is a massive undertaking in which we take up about 1/10 of their large parking lot for five days.
Here’s What Lainey Wilson Would Sound Like Without a Southern Accent
If you've ever wondered what Lainey Wilson might sound like without her signature southern accent, you're in luck. Wilson is as country as it comes, but she has a unique talent of shaking her country twang... at least briefly. In a recent interview on TODAY, WIlson joins host Willie Geist,...
Morgan Wallen Not Amused After Fan Throws a Phone at Him During Show [Watch]
Morgan Wallen had no time for a fan who threw her phone at him during a recent tour stop. In the video shared on X, the country singer is in the middle of singing "Cowgirls" when a well-manicured hand emerges from the bottom of the screen and launches the device toward him.
Young Couple on Remote Maine Island Featured on CBS News
Here's a fun fact you might not have known: according to Explore Maine, there are over 4,600 islands off Maine's coast, and even more if you count inland islands. Some are large like the second largest island on the East Coast, Mount Desert Island. Others are just large rocks jutting out of the ocean.
Warning: New Hampshire Department of Health Says Do Not Consume Diamond Shruumz Products
New Hampshire Drivers Beware: This Road Snack Can Make You Sick. As we are hitting the road for the weekend (or maybe the 4th of July), be on the lookout for any product by Diamond Shruumz, including chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. There's been a recall, according to the FDA, as they are making people sick. The products have been distributed to stores in New Hampshire.
Tragic Maine House Fire Caused by Sparklers Lit Inside
For decades, parents across the country have allowed their children to play with sparklers. For many people, they are the only type of fireworks that we are allowed to legally use. My parents allowed me to use them, but they kept a close eye on me as I waived that...
3 Fun ‘Adult’ Ways to Celebrate Your Birthday in Portland, Maine
It's inevitable. As we get older, it seems like we don't care as much about what we do for our birthdays. I think a little bit of our hearts will always want to do something fun when the time comes, but I also think we're too tired to plan something.
TikToker Can’t Identify Celebrity at Airport; She Responds ‘It’s Me’
In the most 2024 thing that ever 2024ed, TikToker Richmond Staunton Keeling (@richmondkeeling) captured the moment when, while waiting parked at arrivals at the airport, he saw numerous people walking up to the woman standing in front of his vehicle and asking her for photos. Not knowing who this person...
Maine Dog Owners Going to or from Canada Face Hard New CDC Rules
My wife and I have talked about traveling with our dog more. Mostly because it's not only hard to find someone to watch him, but the rising costs of boarding a dog for an extended period adds a whole other expense to trying to leave town for a few days. Even the neighbor kid probably wants an arm and a leg to watch my pup for a weekend. So traveling with him seems like an option.
Legendary Maine Beer Company Had a Cameo on Ryan Reynolds’ Popular TV Show, ‘Welcome to Wrexham’
Sometimes, you never know what you might catch while watching a television show or movie. A perfect example of this happened to me while watching the popular reality show, Welcome to Wrexham. The show follows a professional football (or soccer) team in the Welsh town of Wrexham. The team's current...
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