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Dave Portnoy Spotted at Mega Popular Pizza Joint in Derry, New Hampshire
Ever since The Ricochet in Derry, New Hampshire, opened up in February 2023, they've taken the area by storm. Nevermind customers that have become regulars that live in Derry, but people from outside of Derry and all around the Merrimack Valley have made the trip to see what the hype is all about.
A Massive ‘Harry Potter’ Exhibit Makes Its Way to New England This September
There have been very few, if any, book and movie series that have been more popular than Harry Potter. Legions of devoted fans will travel all over the world to get closer to the movie stars, props, and experiences having to do with the books and films. Starting in September,...
Popular Maine Pizza Shop Picked to Represent Portland, Maine, in Barstool Sports’ One Bite Pizza Festival
I'm not gonna lie, friends, I think it is cool as hell that Monte's Fine Foods is participating in Barstool Sport's One Bite Pizza Festival and representing Maine. If you know me, then you know I'm a huge advocate of Dave Portnoy, even if half the internet is divided over him. He's helped hundreds (if not thousands) of small and local companies pick their businesses off the ground. He's donated thousands of dollars to animal shelters, and gave his beautiful rescue, Miss Peaches, the life she never had. He also keeps it very real and transparent, which is very hard to do these days on social media. So for that, he wins my utmost respect.
This Mainer Wants to Know Who Hacked the Road Signs in Hollis to Say ‘Hawk Tuah’
I love this. I love everything about this. The internet has reminded us (yet again) that it's a wild place. The poor "Hawk Tuah Girl" is plastered all over it. If you haven't seen the original interview that shot this young woman to fame, watch this:. Assuming she woke up...
Here’s How the Great Race Will Affect Traffic in Central Maine
One of the most exciting things to happen in Central Maine this summer is the return of the Great Race. When the event rolled through Maine in 2018, Gardiner was one of the stops along the way. This year, Gardiner gets the honor of being the finish line. For those...
Love Poke? New Hawaiian-Inspired Restaurant Open in Kittery, Maine
Man, I love a poke bowl! It's just the most perfect, light dinner or lunch option in the summer! For those hot days where you don't want to eat anything too heavy but also want something more exciting than a salad, a poke bowl is the answer to your prayers.
L.L.Bean Beach Boxes Returning, but Not in Maine
Only Massachusetts will have the L.L.Bean Beach Box. Last year, three beaches in Maine were set up with the cool L.L.Bean Beach Box. All last summer, the handy big boxes were at Reid State Park in Georgetown, Popham Beach State Park in Phippsburg, and Crescent Beach State Park in Cape Elizabeth. But this year, they are only in Revere Beach - Red Jacket and Beach Resort - Berkshire East.
Do You Have to Report Elderly Maine Drivers Who Shouldn’t Drive?
I remember when my grandfather stopped driving. He called it a day all on his own. He was always super concerned with the safety of others when he was behind the wheel. He'd always say, I'd rather hit another car all day long, than hit a pedestrian." And it was true. Sometimes it felt like it took him 100 years to back out of the driveway.
Can You Drive Through a Parking Lot to Avoid a Traffic Light in New England?
You're driving toward the intersection and you see the light turning red. You're running late for work because you forgot to set your alarm for the second time this week. It happens, but your boss isn't going to like it if you're late again. You glance over to your right at the Cumberland Farms on the corner. You can just cut through there and save yourself some time, because these lights take forever to go back to green. You just shaved about three minutes off your commute. Awesome.
Country Star Phil Vassar Performing Charity Concert in Maine
As country music fans, we are blessed to live in Maine. While most rock, hip-hop, and pop fans have to travel to Boston or New York to see their favorite artists perform, we have the biggest country stars performing in our backyard. Massive country artists performing shows in Maine in...
How Does Maine Feel About a Country Version of Post Malone Coming to Bangor?
We'd call it a hidden gem, but it's such a popular place to see a show that it's anything but hidden. Concerts hit different when they happen in Bangor, Maine, at Maine Savings Amphitheater. The lighting, the sound, being completely outdoors, jumping up and down next to strangers screaming the lyrics to your favorite songs from your favorite artists?
After Four Years, The Maine State Aquarium in Boothbay Harbor Reopens
Visiting the Maine State Aquarium is one of the fondest memories from my childhood, and I can't wait to return there with my own children now that it's reopened once again. According to a Facebook post from The Maine State Aquarium, the place will reopen on Wednesday, June 26, as part of Boothbay Harbor's Windjammer Days.
Waterville Humane Society Welcomes New ‘Animal Loving’ Executive Director
The Humane Society of the Waterville Area has announced the addition of a new executive Director. According to an article published by the Kennebec Journal, 48-year-old Cornville, Maine resident, Josh Forester, has been named the new Executive Director of the Humane Society Waterville Area. The Kennebec Journal goes on to...
New Hampshire’s Most Creative Patriotic Display is Made of Crushed Cars
You can see a lot of really cool things in New Hampshire, like gorgeous blue lakes, white-capped mountains, and red maple trees in the fall. Yes, red, white, and blue are often expressed in this "Live Free or Die" state, especially in an election year and around the patriotic holidays.
‘Harry Potter’ TV Series Lands Showrunner and Director
With no more Harry Potter books to adapt into movies, and with the Fantastic Beasts film franchise failing to connect with audiences in the same way, Warner Bros. is doing the only thing they can do with their hugely lucrative property: They’re making the original J.K. Rowling novels into a TV show.
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