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Topgolf Boston Offering Free Weekday Game Play for Customers
One of the biggest things sweeping the nation right now is something fun for all ages, sports fans or not, and more specifically, golf fans or not. Because regardless if you're man or woman, teenager or child, Topgolf is fun for everyone that requires absolutely zero skill or training, but at the same time is also a great way for golfers to train and enhance their skills.
Maine Drivers Will Love this Hack for Cooling a Hot Parked Car
There's no worse feeling on a hot day, than having to get into an even hotter car. In the heat of summer, the inside of a vehicle is almost mind boggling. You wouldn't think that sitting in the sun for a short time could produce such intense heat. But you gotta figure, all that insulation that keeps your car quiet, pretty much also turns it into an insane hotbox.
Maine State Police Investigating Sexual Assault on Augusta Trail
According to a press release from the Augusta Police Department, at about 7 a.m. on Monday (July 1), law enforcement officers responded to the report of an alleged sexual assault on the Kennebec River Rail Trail in Augusta. The responding officers from the Augusta Police Department and Maine State Police...
McDonald’s Says These Menu Items Are Going Away and Never Coming Back
We regret to inform you may never see some of your McDonald's favorites again. The fast food chain recently revealed it has no plans to bring back some of its previous menu items. Why McDonald's Is Dropping Menu Items?. McDonald's a fairly predictable menu no matter what location you stop...
These Are Some of the Oldest Businesses Still Operating in Maine
L.L. Bean - Freeport - 112 years. Founded in Freeport in 1912 by Leon Leonwood Bean to sell his Maine hunting shoe out of one room, L.L.Bean has become a worldwide business. They have over 42 stores and a lot more than just the famous Maine hunting shoe (known today as the practical and trendy Bean Boot). 112 years later, the flagship store remains where it all started in Freeport.
Another Maine School District Bans Smartphones and Smartwatches
Those of us born way back in the 1900s can remember a time when we didn’t carry our phones with us all day long. And we definitely did not have them with us at school. Yes, when we were in school, we went through the entire day without having our phones. If we were lucky enough to have a phone, we left it in our car (sometimes, the phone was built into the car) or our locker. But more likely, we did not get our first cellphone until we were adults.
Opening of Anjon’s in Scarborough, Maine, Delayed, but It’s Coming
They closed in 2019 after 65 years, but they're back!. In 2019, Anjon’s co-owner John DiSanto told the Portland Press Herald that increased competition in the area had put the squeeze on them. In 2017, the restaurant had a tough time with unpaid taxes. And on top of that, the family’s patriarch was seriously ill.
World’s Largest Bounce House is Coming to New England This Summer
Finally, something we can all agree on: bounce houses are epic and fun. And they really should make them for adults, not just kids. Well, an adult bounce house does exist, and it is coming to New England this summer. The WORLD'S LARGEST bounce house will be in New England...
What It Means When Police in Maine Activate CodeRED
In April of 2023, as a pair of horrific events unfolded in real time in Maine, police departments throughout Cumberland County got together to plan the best course of action. When police were alerted to three people being shot while traveling along Interstate 295 in Yarmouth, they made the decision to send out a CodeRED. But what is that exactly?
BEWARE: New Police Phone Scam Circulating Maine Homes
Calling all Maine residents: a new scam is going around, and it involves the law. These hackers are trying everything they can to get your money. Here's the most recent dilemma. The Somerset County Sheriff's Office is trying to spread the word to Maine residents about this new phone scam...
From Newton, Massachusetts, to Scranton: John Krasinski and B.J. Novak Together for Decades
There are so many actors from New England who have made it big. From Adam Sandler to Seth Myers, Sarah Silverman, Dan Brown, Stephen King, Mandy Moore, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and Rachel Dratch, the list goes on and on. I have to think, however, that The Office deserves a Dundee Award for the most cast members from Massachusetts. Two of them are even from the same city.
See Photos: The ‘Great Race’ Stops in Maine
If you were out and about in the Gardiner area yesterday, you might have seen a lot of cool vintage cars. The reason? The incredible Great Race was in town!. It was a historic day in downtown Gardiner when thousands of people gathered to witness the end of the Great Race!
Benefit Concert Featuring Julia Gagnon This Month in Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Our favorite Maine star has hit the road and is spending the summer season touring all over the Pine Tree State. We have been so fortunate to have her join our show multiple times and hook us up with VIP ticket giveaways for our listeners. We love promoting all things Julia as she works hard to continue her success from American Idol.
Local Favorite Band TICKLE Returns to Augusta, Maine For Free Summer Show
We're super-excited that our SummerFun Concert Series has returned for another year here in Central Maine. If you haven't heard, we've moved the concerts back to their original location in downtown Augusta behind Water and Front Streets. You see, for the last several years, we've been hosting the concerts at Mill Park.
Weekend Storms Topples Trees, Knocked Out Power For Parts of Maine
Permission to sidebar? Perfect, thank you. Before we dive into the chaos that parts of Maine saw over the weekend, can I first tell you that I played the weather lottery this weekend and I totally won?. So a couple of weeks ago, we decided to plan a trip to...
Willie Nelson To Miss Three More Outlaw Music Festival Tour Stops
Willie Nelson provided a significant health update in canceling his appearance at three upcoming tour stops. The 91-year-old will not be at Outlaw Music Festival Tour stops scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday (June 28-30) in New York and New Jersey. Nelson first revealed health issues would keep him from...
The Mavericks Frontman Raul Malo Has Been Diagnosed With Cancer
This week, Raul Malo -- frontman of mainstay country group the Mavericks -- revealed that he has been diagnosed with cancer. In a video update posted to the band's Instagram, Malo explained that some abnormal results flagged during a routine physical led to his diagnosis. The singer said a colonoscopy and a CAT scan revealed "two cancerous spots" in his intestinal system.
Watch Zach Bryan Sing With the ‘Hawk Tuah’ Girl in Nashville
Zach Bryan's Quittin' Time Tour swung through Nashville on Saturday night (June 29), delivering plenty of unforgettable moments for the crowd. Kacey Musgraves even made a special appearance to sing her Grammy-winning hit duet with Bryan, "I Remember Everything." But the biggest surprise guest of the night wasn't even a...
‘Despicable Me 4’ Reviewed By An 8 Year Old and a 6 Year Old
A film critic must be able to receive criticism themselves. And if you review kids movies, odds are you will hear the same criticism one or two thousand times... “It’s a movie for children, not for adults, much less critics. So who cares what they think?”. Now I should...
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