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Will a Biscuit Cook in Your Maine Mailbox in This Heat?
When it's hot, very hot, you might as well use that mailbox for some cooking. I've always wondered if your mailbox could be used to cook up some delicious biscuits in the intense heat. I have a friend who lives in Fryeburg, Maine, THE hotspot (or cold spot) in the state. I asked if she wouldn't mind doing an experiment for me. I was surprised when she went for it. I picked Kelly because it was in the '90s in Fryeburg.
This Iconic Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Diner Has the State’s Most Delicious Burger
If you've never been to Gilley's Diner in Portsmouth, you are missing out. That place has probably saved my life a time or two. I'll tell you that story below. It's been around for decades, and now, LoveFood has named Gilley's as the home of the most delicious hamburger in the state.
7 ‘Carol Burnett Show’ Characters Who Still Make Us Laugh
Comedy can quickly become outdated as styles, mannerisms, and references lose their appeal faster than ever. This rapid evolution often leaves some TV shows seeming outdated in no time at all. That said, when you revisit some of the more popular recurring sketches from The Carol Burnett Show, it becomes...
It’s So Hot That Maine Meteorologist Emily Santom Baked Cookies Inside Her Car
There's no denying that the heatwave that's been heating up the towns and cities throughout Maine has been felt pretty strongly by mostly everyone (except those people whose body temperatures run cold and, even though most Mainers and tourists are sweating, they're still in need of a sweater.) Lots of...
The Hottest Temperature Ever Recorded in Maine Was More Than 100 Years Ago
Maine can get wicked cold in the winter, but there are some days in the summer so hot you'll wish you were back to bundling up for the next snowstorm. And as those temperatures rise in the 90s and possibly 100s, you're probably thinking, this has got to be one of the hottest days ever, right?
Once Beloved Mall Brand About to Make Triumphant Return After 15 Years
It's the 1990s all over again. At least that's what one brand is banking on as it teases a return several years after closing its doors. At one time, seemingly every mall in America was occupied by the same stores selling clothing to tweens and teens. Shoppers came to expect these stores in just about every shopping mall:
Legendary Magazine Calls National Park Mountain Maine’s Best Nature Getaway
A legendary Maine mountain is receiving national praise, and it really shouldn't be a surprise. The legendary magazine Reader's Digest released an article listing every state's most scenic nature getaway. It should come as no surprise that Maine's representative is Acadia National Park's Cadillac Mountain. The popular coastal mountain is...
Maine has at Least 6 Great White Sharks Off Our Coast Right Now
When I saw Jaws, I honestly thought sharks didn't come to Maine. I knew we had little sand sharks and that sort of thing, but I always thought Great Whites were just something people had to worry about in like, Florida. I assumed Maine was exempt from that kind of horror. As we've learned in the last few years, that couldn't be farther from the truth.
Why Popular Sriracha Condiment has Started Turning Brown on Shelves
What was once a fiery red color on grocery store shelves has turned a dull brown without much explanation. Sriracha's distinct shade of red was a precursor to the heat that awaited users after squirting the sauce on top of things like noodles and Asian-inspired dishes. Now, that red seems to have gone away.
‘Live Free or Die': The History of New Hampshire’s State Motto
The phrase is seen on our license plates, and you've definitely heard someone say it to justify a behavior, habit, or freedom of speech. But where did this saying come from? Who "invented" it? We decided to do some research, and here's what we found. As it turns out, we...
Central Maine Man Arrested Following Police Standoff in Readfield
We finally have details about what caused that massive police presence in Readfield on Tuesday night. According to a press release from the Maine Department of Public Safety, the police presence on Morril Road in Readfield was caused by an alleged domestic violence incident that turned into a lengthy standoff.
High School Graduate in Massachusetts Stuns Class With Goodbye Notes
This high school class president in Massachusetts is an old soul. Mason Macuch is the class president of Apponequet Regional High School in Lakeville, Massachusetts, according to Boston.com. He spoke to the graduating class, but it wasn't just a speech. He went above and beyond, writing a personal note to each graduate – all 180 of them.
Maine’s Bangor Int’l Airport Now Seeing a Surge in Romance Scams
Getting scammed has got to be the worst. A few years ago, I bought a custom-built snare drum from a guy online. It's actually one of my favorites in my collection. The guy turned the whole project around in about 6 weeks. About 18 months later, I commissioned him to build another one. So far, that was 18 months ago. At this point, on a daily basis I wonder if I will ever get that drum. Is my $900 deposit just gone? We'll see...
Jurassic Quest Brings Dinosaurs to Life in Bangor and Portland, Maine
If you've got kids who love dinosaurs, you're going to love this amazing show coming to Maine. What makes kids obsessed with these beasts that roamed the earth 230 million years ago?. According to an article from The Cut, scientists call the obsession with dinosaurs an "intense interest." Researchers don’t...
Electricity Shortages Possible With Thursday June 2024 Heat Wave in Maine
Maine, as well as most of New England, is right smack-dab in the middle of a heat wave, the likes of which we haven't seen in several years. And while we often take for granted the flow of electricity in times like these, it's not always that easy. As the...
Let’s Talk About New York’s Newest Millionaire
Can you imagine thinking about how you are going to pay your utility bills as you drift off to sleep on a Wednesday night, then waking up Thursday morning as a multi-millionaire?. That is likely what one New Yorker recently experienced. While no one won that jackpot in Wednesday night's...
Here’s a Look at the Field for This Year’s Celebrity Golf Benefit in Maine
Celebrities from the entertainment, music, and sports worlds will be hitting the links in Maine for what should be one heck of a benefit tournament that kicks off later this week. After two successful years of hosting the PGA Korn Ferry Tour, Shamrock Sports & Entertainment seamlessly shifted to a...
Here’s Why You HAVE to Buy a Dunkin’ Iced Coffee Today <3
You may have heard us on the radio and seen us on the 'socials' this morning talking about Iced Coffee Day. But, what is it really all about?. Well, in short, it's about Dunkin' putting their money where their mouth is and making positive change in the world. You see,...
This Scrumptious Mom & Pop Bakery is Lewiston, Maine’s Best-Kept Secret
There is nothing tastier then taking a bite into a fresh, buttery, and flakey pastry just out of the oven. We grew up in Lewiston, and if you drive down Lisbon Street early in the morning, you can smell the addicting aroma of freshly baked bread. When we were young,...
3 Things to Avoid If You’re a First-Timer Going to the Boston Celtics Championship Parade
Man oh mannnn is it going to be one beast of a Friday down in Boston this weekend for the Celtics championship parade. First of all, where are my manners? GO CELTICS!!!! NBA world champs on the check-in. Okay, back to it. As a former Boston native, since going to college in the city, I can't help but think about all the things I'd avoid if I was a first-timer. Since many people told me they're heading down to Boston for the parade for the first time, I figured I'd share some personal knowledge with you if you too are a Boston parade virgin.
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