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Here’s the Full List of Events at This Year’s Maine Union Fair
This year's Union Fair is set to be a blast. Since 1869, this fair has given New England families memories to last a lifetime!. The Union Fair is widely-known, and offers tons of fun. For those who have never been, this fair is also known as Maine's Wild Blueberry Festival.
Maine Officials Indefinitely Close Portion of Popular ATV Trails
In Maine there are plenty of ways to get outside and enjoy the beautiful natural wonders that surround us. For locals and tourists alike, there is always a way to get outside and enjoy the beauty of the Pine Tree State. From kayaking along Maine's beautiful waterways to hiking some of the most gorgeous peaks this side of the Mississippi, there are 1,001 ways to take it all in.
20 Best Campgrounds in Maine
Camping is as much a Maine tradition as lobster is. Maine is a big state with so much wilderness to choose from. Whether you are into hiking, water sports, lakes, or oceans, it's why we are called "Vacationland". Because we have it all. Part of having it all is packing it all up and living in nature at a campground. Most Mainers have the most amazing memories of growing up and going camping.
Win Tickets to See Luke Combs in Bangor
In September of 2022, Luke Combs had been scheduled to perform two shows at the Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor. The first of these back-to-back shows happened without a problem. In fact, thanks to a couple of young fans, the show made national news. Using a sign that they held up from the crowd, the boys (named Bo and Tanner) explained that they had stacked five cords of wood in order to get the money for the concert tickets. Luke Combs was so moved that he stopped the show, reached into his wallet, and paid them back for the tickets.
‘Inside Out 2’ Is the First $1 Billion Movie of 2024
2024 has its first mega-blockbuster, and it is Pixar’s Inside Out 2. After the final weekend of June, Inside Out 2 has grossed $1.014 billion worldwide; $469 million in the United States and $545 million throughout the rest of the world. That makes it the first movie of the calendar year to cross $1 billion at the global box office.
Jelly Roll’s Wife Claps Back at ‘Gross’ Comments About Their IVF Journey
Jelly Roll's wife, Bunnie Xo, is standing up against hateful comments about the couple's journey towards having a baby. Specifically, Bunnie takes issue with fans who've had negative things to say about their decision to pursue surrogacy. She shared a screenshot of a Facebook comment from a user who opined that "carrying the child is so much more of the natural experience of motherhood."
Luke Combs’ Son’s Birthday Cake is a Country Kid’s Dream [Photo]
Looks like Luke Combs and his wife Nicole have a bona fide country boy on their hands. The couple's oldest son, Tex, turned two years old last month, and the family celebrated with a birthday cake fit for any budding little farmer. It was decorated in John Deere green icing, and embellished with mini crop patches, ears of corn and a toy front end loader.
Mary Martin, Veteran Manager Who Championed Keith Urban, Dead at 85
Mary Martin, a longtime artist manager and A&R executive in the country, folk and rock & roll formats, has died, according to a statement posted to social media by the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. She was 85 years old. Martin played a pivotal role in the careers...
The Best New England City for a Staycation is Right Here in Maine
A new report is shining a positive light on Portland. WalletHub, a popular personal finance website, has published its annual report on the best American cities for a staycation. That's the act of staying home or local for a vacation (I know, it's a clever name). Not only can Portland be found near the top, but it's also the highest-ranked New England city on the list.
Maine Man on Current Season of TLC’s ’90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way’
I'm not the target audience for shows like TLC's 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way. It's another one of those reality shows that just makes me cringe to look at. However, my girlfriend Michele is addicted to this stuff. That's how I learned that the latest season of 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way has a Mainer on it.
Boston, Massachusetts, Waterfront Welcomes Cool and Interactive Outdoor Space
Boston's waterfront isn't the one that we or our parents remember. Not that long ago in the '60s and '70s, it was a vast, industrial-looking space with just a couple of restaurants that seemed a little out of place (Jimmy's and Anthony's Pier 4) . The smoky bars seemed to fit in just fine, and they were filled with nefarious-looking people (not that I'm judging).
This Canopy Walk in New Hampshire is All Kinds of Breathtaking
Martin Lyn shared the photo below in the I Love New Hampshire Facebook group!. This Canopy Walk In New Hampshire Will Make Your Stomach Drop but It will be so worth it. The post got tons of engagement, and was shared 25 times. So many commenters were dying to know where the photo was taken.
These 9 New Hampshire Restaurants Named Best in the Country
Whether we've all realized it or not, in a sense, we've all become foodies of some sort, and the proof is in the content that we digest (no pun intended) the most. Food Network shows, YouTube features like Dave Portnoy's insanely popular One Bite Pizza Reviews, the existence of published digital features like Food & Wine, and the list goes on and on.
5 Things Gen X Never Had to Worry About While Growing Up in Maine
Being of the Gen X generation, I feel like my age group (born in the 1960s and '70s) is the best generation. Of course, every generation thinks they are the best. It's our childhood that sticks with us and makes us who we are today. Gen X can't remember where they left their glasses or their phone, but they can remember when gas was less than $1 a gallon, phones had long cords so you could talk to your friends in private, and you spent more time outside playing than you did inside (with the exception of Saturday morning cartoons).
This Was the Smallest Home That Sold in Portland, Maine, in 2023
As a realtor, I tend to nerd out on fun facts and stats. So naturally, I thought it would be fun to find the smallest home that sold in Portland, Maine, in 2023. To be fair, I set some ground rules for my search. For a structure to qualify as a “house,” it needed to not be attached to multiple other homes, and have at least one bedroom, one bathroom, a septic system, electricity, and heat. Basically, it had to be set up for year-round living.
1st and 3rd Oldest Amusement Parks in the U.S. Are in New England
If one of your bucket list items is to raise your arms high and scream on rollercoasters around the country, then the oldest should make the list. That means we're already ahead of the game. As it turns out, the first and oldest amusement park in the nation is right...
What Town in Maine is the Richest? It’s Not the One You Think
When you think of some of the richest towns in Maine, some immediately come to mind. Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland, Kennebunkport. Those are all in the top 10. But according to the 2010 census, the richest town is one you probably never thought of. Every ten years, the U.S. Census compiles...
Three Water Snakes Infesting Maine’s Lakes and Ponds This Summer: Beware
Everyone has fears: spiders, ticks, the dark, planes, etc. To be honest, I do not have any real phobias, but there is one thing that really gives me the heebie-jeebies: snakes. Perhaps it is because I never spent time with them. For example, I have seen thousands of daddy long...
One Historical Inn Near Bangor, Maine, Has a Chillingly Haunted History
Countless people have traveled along Route 1A in Maine from Bangor on their way to Ellsworth and Bar Harbor. Through twists and turns, you'll come up to a picturesque hilltop with a majestic Colonial building at the top, known as the Lucerne Inn. The inn has been maintained since it...
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