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All 12 Friendly Toast Locations Throughout New England Go 100% Nut-Free
For years now, The Friendly Toast has become a go-to for locals and tourists visiting New England. For those looking for a menu with plenty of healthy options but not skimping on the delicious, as well as options for the occasional bloody mary, mimosa, or other alcoholic offering with their meal, The Friendly Toast has been it.
Old Orchard Beach, Maine: Where Pro Baseball Once Called Home
Summer is finally here. That means longer days, warmer weather, and the start of baseball season. America's pastime has been delighting the masses for nearly 200 years. Local favorites like the Boston Red Sox and Portland Sea Dogs entertain us with big hits and amazing plays, while the aroma of hotdogs and popcorn fill the air. What a wonderful time of year.
The 10 Most Entertaining Maine TV Commercials Ever Made
If a TV commercial is entertaining and memorable, you're more likely to think of the business it represents. Over the last five decades, many memorable, entertaining, and well-produced Maine commercials have appeared on our TVs. I took a deep dive into YouTube and found what I think are the 10...
What’s the Story Behind This Strange Coastal Maine Structure?
Bath is one of the coolest Maine towns that you will ever visit. While many coastal towns have been taken over by tourist industries, Bath remains a ‘real’ Coastal Maine town. Sure, there are businesses that cater mostly to visitors, but thanks in large part to Bath Iron...
‘Here’ First Look: The Team Behind ‘Forrest Gump’ Reunite For Movie That Takes Place Across Centuries in One Room
30 years after they made Forrest Gump into a massive blockbuster and a Best Picture winner, the director, writer, and stars of the film are reuniting for a movie that, fittingly, spans decades and even centuries. The movie is called Here, directed by Robert Zemeckis, co-written by Zemeckis and Eric...
Billy Ray Cyrus Says Wife Firerose Abused Him + He Has a Witness
Billy Ray Cyrus’ divorce from wife Firerose took another very public turn this week as he filed legal documents denying her abuse claims, saying it went the other way around. The “Old Town Road” hitmaker says he was the one who was physically, verbally and emotionally abused. Her claims...
Post Malone Drops 2024 Tour Dates Ahead of Country Album
Post Malone already has fans eagerly awaiting his F-1 Trillion album dropping Aug. 16. Now, he stokes the fire with a list of tour dates coming in 2024!. The F-1 Trillion Tour will accompany the album. The singer will kick off his 21 show outing in Salt Lake City on Sept. 8 and end in Nashville on Oct.19.
Maine Bakery Named One of the Best in America
Our Pine Tree State is home to many amazing bakeries and places to get baked goods, but one, in particular, is getting national attention!. Everyone loves a good bakery, but there's something special about the ones in our neck of the woods. Blueberry pastries are always a hit, but in Maine, they just hit differently.
20 New England Places Named Among the 100 Best to Live on the East Coast
This makes sense to me. I feel like now more than ever, New England towns and cities have received honorable mentions on lists of the best places to live or vacation in. And the FW did exactly that. They've released a list of the top 100 best places to live, 20 of which are in New England. Here are a few that stuck out to me.
Stunning Historic Wiscasset, Maine, Home for Sale With Views of the Water Was Once a Post Office [PHOTOS]
If you're looking for a Maine home with a unique flair, rich with history, and boasting beautiful elegance, then 7 Middle Street in Wiscasset, Maine might be for you. A stunning brick building overlooking Sheepscot Harbor, this place was once a prestigious Customs Office and U.S. Post Office. Today, it...
Secret York, Maine, Restaurant Now Open to the Public
Once only open to guests of the ViewPoint Hotel, the awkward little restaurant is now open to all. According to Seacoastonline, Joe Lipton calls his tiny restaurant Little Auk, because he always thought it was a little awkward. The restaurant was only open to guests of the gorgeous ViewPoint hotel, which overlooks Nubble Lighthouse. But this season, he's opened it up to everyone.
Here’s the 10 Oldest Craft Breweries in Maine That Are Still Active
Maine's craft beer industry is an absolute giant. As of this publishing, there are over 100 breweries in the state. In 2019, Maine had the second-highest brewery per capita number (9.6) in the country. This leads to two conclusions: Mainers love beer and local business. This state was built to...
The Price of Parking in Portland, Maine, is About to Go Up Once Again
Portland, Maine is a great place to visit. But it is not cheap, especially if you want to park in the city. Starting July 1, 2024, parking rates in Portland are going up again, but there is a sliver of good news. According to WMTW, the City of Portland owns...
Pembroke, New Hampshire, Teen Gets Recognition From ‘Rolling Stone Magazine’
Olivia Conway is a 15-year-old singer and songwriter from Pembroke, New Hampshire. She has had a passion for country music since she was a little girl. Five years ago, she scored passes to go backstage and meet Kelsea Ballerini in Gilford, New Hampshire!. Since then, she has been writing up...
The Largest Fish Ever Caught in Maine Was a Real Whopper
Maine is a paradise for those who love to spend time in the great outdoors. Our state offers some of the best hunting, hiking, fishing, and boating in New England. There is a reason why adventure-seekers have been visiting Maine for hundreds of years. Anglers will tell you that Maine...
New England: Convince Your Boss to Bring Your Dog to Work
Do you remember when Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple, started the relaxed look for work wear? Soon, suits didn't work anymore at many jobs. Casual Fridays became casual every day, in order to cultivate a culture of creativity and expressionism. This movement trickled down to many workplaces and changed the...
Maine Folks, Here are 5 Chill Meal Ideas to Beat The Summer Heat
It's no fun to cook in hot weather... At first, I figured I'd do a bunch of recipes for dinners in the heat. But as I got looking at ideas, I realized that it seems relegated to one of two things.... Salads and sandwiches. Those are great, and we'll address those in a minute, but what about just coming up with a good game plan to eat something halfway decent that doesn't have to be either of those?
Can You Be the Forever Family for Maine’s ‘Duke of Fun’?
The Duke of Fun was interviewed by the Animal Welfare Society in Kennebunk, Maine. I know you probably are wondering how the Duke of Fun did an interview with the Animal Welfare Society. It's easy if animals are your life, like they are for AWS employees. This is Duke. How...
Why People Are Putting This Classic Toy on Their Bird Feeders
Some people are going back to their childhoods for a creative solution for a common problem that plagues bird feeders. Gardeners and lawn care aficionados are finding each other like never before thanks to helpful (and sometimes quirky social media groups. The Punk Rock Gardening and Bird Watching Facebook group, for example, boasts a membership of nearly 200,000 people.
Winthrop, ME’s White Duck Pub Now One of America’s Best Eateries
Probably a little more of each than I should, honestly. But suffice it to say, I'm no stranger to spending time and money on places that serve good food. One of my favorite things on Earth is to go out to eat. Even more so, I try to find new places I've never been to, so I can expand my palate, and my list of spots.
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