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The 5 Oldest Homes for Sale in the US Are All in New England
This is a whole different level of owning a piece of history. These five vintage homes are straight out of the 1600s. Yep, they’re older than America itself. Llet that sink in. Realtor.com came up with a list of the oldest homes on the market, and they all happen...
You’re Not Imagining It: Prices Have Increased at New Hampshire Walmarts
In recent years, Walmart has become a huge part of my life. It's my one-stop shop for grocery shopping (yes, I'm blessed enough to live near a supercenter), workout clothes, and makeup. Now that I have a brand-new baby to dress, Gwen's wardrobe is practically made up entirely of clothes from Wally World.
Only One State in the Country has Worse Infrastructure than Maine
The road I live on sucks. As a lifelong Mainer, I've complained plenty about things like the state of our roads, or internet options. Heck, you wanna talk about discouraging road battles... I live in an area where the town I live in says I live on a state road, so they don't maintain it. They don't pave it, they hardly ever plow it in the winter, and generally just ignore all of us that live out there.
Whale’s Tale in Lincoln, New Hampshire, Among Top 10 Best Water Parks in the United States
Count New England lucky because it has one of the country's best water parks. TripAdvisor recently revealed its Best of the Best Things to Do Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2024, which included naming Whale's Tale Waterpark as one of the best water parks. Since there are a little over...
Why You Shouldn’t Wear a T-shirt in Swimming Pools This Summer
More and more public pools (and even some private pools) are banning their guests from wearing T-shirts when swimming. But it's not just about keeping a strict dress code or swimmer safety. Why Pools Ban Some Shirts In Pools. It doesn't matter why you'd want to wear a T-shirt while...
Will Big Lots Close Any Maine, Massachusetts, or New Hampshire Stores in 2024?
As we continue to deal with insane levels of inflation, most Mainers are feeling the pain. As a result, many people who would not normally hunt for bargains are turning to discount stores. This is not necessarily because they need to, but saving some money on the necessities allows them to have more money to spend on entertainment or to put into savings.
In Maine, Can You Get in Trouble for Defacing a Political Sign?
I literally hate everything about politics. I understand it's a necessary evil in this country, and I won't jump on a soapbox about it. It is what it is. Truthfully though, I typically describe myself as a political atheist, so to speak. So when it comes to something like political signs that pop up every time there's an election, I try to just look straight forward and ignore them.
Go for the Gold: Maine Would Dominate These Five Olympic Events
It's crazy to think that another four years (well, technically, three, since the last Summer Olympics were held in 2021 because of you-know-why) have already passed, and we're on the brink of another few weeks of the world's best competing head-to-head for their country's bragging rights. The opening ceremonies for...
Redbox Locations in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, & Massachusetts Shut Down Suddenly
I am old enough to remember renting movies and video games from rental stores. My small town had locally-owned rental stores, but in most bigger towns, there were chain stores like Blockbuster and Movie Gallery. In the early 2000s, many grocery store chains got in on the rental action. It...
Maine’s 1950 Population: Unexpected Top Towns
Who doesn't love some good old-fashioned Maine history? Well, thanks to this Al Gore's new invention called the "Internet", I managed to luck into a fun document to peruse. I stumbled upon some old Census data, which ended up being rather significant. The form is the official 1950 Census preliminary population chart for every county and town in Maine. It's a fascinating look at where Mainers called home, and how different those pockets look today.
Lewiston, Maine, Animal Shelter Desperate for Pet Food as Supplies Run Low
If there's one thing you shouldn't question about the majority of people in Maine, it's their love for furry companions. The Pine Tree State is filled with pet owners, often glowing with pride over their cats, dogs, and other homebound pals. But Maine has also become a place where pets...
3 of USA Today’s Top Roller Coasters Are a Day Trip Drive From Seacoast
Rollercoasters are road trip-worthy. Think of your favorite roller coaster. BOOM. You just got hit with a feeling of nostalgia and that butterfly feeling in your stomach when you go down the first drop. If you love rollercoasters, you know that many are worth driving to. Yes, there are some...
Here’s How You Can Help a Central Maine School Get a New Playground
When it comes to our Maine elementary schools, we all know that there's always some kind of drive or fundraiser going on to help with something that the school needs. Unfortunately, it seems as though our schools never have a budget big enough to maintain and acquire all of the things that they need. Of course that problem isn't just exclusive to Maine, it seems to be the case all across the country.
A Maine Neighbor’s Request Turns into an Unforgettable Life Lesson
Neighbors. We love them, we hate them, but we all have them. I’m fortunate enough to tell the world how lucky I am to have a neighbor named Moe. Moe has been living in the house across the street for a very long time. It’s almost like the neighborhood is a lighthouse, and he’s the keeper, watching for storms and warning us all about pirates.
Shelley Duvall, Star of ‘The Shining,’ Dies at 75
One of the most distinctive screen presences in the history of movies has died. Shelley Duvall, best known for a string of films she made with director Robert Altman in the 1970s, and for her unforgettable performance in Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining passed away this week. She was 75 years old.
Philadelphia Wedding Band Drops Their Lawsuit Against Jelly Roll
The Philadelphia-based wedding and party band Jellyroll has formally dropped their trademark lawsuit against Jelly Roll, the country superstar. According to a July 9 court document obtained by People, Jellyroll frontman Kurt Titchenell said his group was withdrawing their lawsuit filing. Originally, they filed paperwork asking Jelly to stop using his stage name on the grounds that it was too similar to a band name they'd been using for decades.
‘The Voice’ Sets Fall Premiere Date for Season 26
The countdown is on for a new installment of The Voice as season 26 will premiere on Monday, Sept. 23 on NBC, with streaming available on Peacock. Earlier this year, the show announced its coaches for the fall season with Reba McEntire and Gwen Stefani returning to their red chairs. Michael Buble and Snoop Dogg will both be making their Voice debuts.
Anyone Else Confused About the Bizarre Destruction of Flower Pots in Portland, Maine?
There's a cool way to be mysterious, and then there's just a really crappy way of being mysterious. The Valentine's Day heart bandit is a perfect example of what being a good mysterious bandit looks like. While we'd sleep, he'd be awake dressing the town with paper hearts so we'd wake up feeling loved. However, in this case, this mysterious flower bandit is not the good kind.
Should There Be a Driver’s License Age Limit in New Hampshire?
There have been news stories in the past about older drivers who have had serious accidents, sometimes with dire consequences. That got me thinking. No Age Restrictions for Keeping Your License in the United States. Currently, there are no age restrictions for keeping your driver's license in the United States....
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