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Tragic Maine House Fire Caused by Sparklers Lit Inside
For decades, parents across the country have allowed their children to play with sparklers. For many people, they are the only type of fireworks that we are allowed to legally use. My parents allowed me to use them, but they kept a close eye on me as I waived that...
Maine Dog Owners Going to or from Canada Face Hard New CDC Rules
My wife and I have talked about traveling with our dog more. Mostly because it's not only hard to find someone to watch him, but the rising costs of boarding a dog for an extended period adds a whole other expense to trying to leave town for a few days. Even the neighbor kid probably wants an arm and a leg to watch my pup for a weekend. So traveling with him seems like an option.
Legendary Maine Beer Company Had a Cameo on Ryan Reynolds’ Popular TV Show, ‘Welcome to Wrexham’
Sometimes, you never know what you might catch while watching a television show or movie. A perfect example of this happened to me while watching the popular reality show, Welcome to Wrexham. The show follows a professional football (or soccer) team in the Welsh town of Wrexham. The team's current...
Tripadvisor’s Surprising #1 Thing to Do in Portland, Maine
Tripadvisor's pick for the number one thing to do in Portland, Maine, made me want to go. Drum roll, please! Tripadvisors #1 thing (out of 189 things to do in the area) was to visit Allagash Brewing Company. The number one thing to do in Portland, Maine, is go to...
Maine Man Tells The Court He Deserves Worse Than a Life Sentence
In an interesting twist, a now convicted Maine man who changed his plea from not guilty to guilty, told the court, following his sentencing, that he 'deserves worse'. Joseph Eaton was accused, and since convicted, of killing four people, which included his parents, before heading down interstate 295 and opening fire on seemingly random vehicles.
This Waterville, Maine, Bakery Serves Up Top-Shelf, Summer-Lovin’ Treats
Pies. Let's talk about it. Oh! And I am also highlighting cakes. Here's the thing, I have been an avid eater for my whole entire life. Sweets are my kryptonite. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was my college, and I graduated with a 3.0 in pie. I recently decided to...
Northern New England’s Amtrak Downeaster is Getting Some Big Upgrades
The Amtrak Downeaster has been in service in Northern New England since December of 2001. Over those years it has grown by extending service to Brunswick and upgrading the rails to get there. The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority, which brought passenger train service back to Maine in 2001...
These 8 Maine 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.
Jelly Roll Promises to Help Put a Young Fan Through College [Watch]
Making dreams come true is all in a day's work for Jelly Roll. The star has visited prisons and hospice centers, surprised fast food works with enormous tips and even cried with fans as they share their most heart-wrenching personal tragedies. For his latest good deed, the singer is helping...
WATCH: Lainey Wilson Sings ‘Dead Flowers’ with The Rolling Stones
Lainey Wilson lived out yet another big dream as she opened for The Rolling Stones on their Hackney Diamonds North American Tour. The country singer not only revved up the crowd at Chicago's Solder Field on June 30, she was also invited on stage to sing "Dead Flowers" with the legendary band.
Is David Letterman Coming to Bar Harbor, Maine?
Comedian David Letterman retired from hosting The Late Show on CBS in 2015 after 35 years of hosting three talk shows. He didn't retire fully, though, going on to host the excellent My Next Guest Needs No Introduction on Netflix and appearing semi-regularly on his YouTube channel with new videos alongside clips of both Late Night and The Late Show.
Why Fewer People are Buying Grills to Barbecue at Home
Not as many people are interested in buying a grill for their home according to a new report on a recent decline in sales. But that doesn't mean there are fewer people cooking on their patio this summer. Barbecue Industry Trends. A recent article published by CNN looked at trends...
Kittery, Maine, Favorite Named Among Best ‘Classic Food’ Restaurants in America
When it comes to deeming food "classic American fare", that terminology can be broad. For many, a classic meal could be something like a burger and fries, bacon and eggs, or fish and chips. The majority of restaurants across the United States have some form of classic American fare on...
Here Are the 3 Best Fireworks Displays in New Hampshire
Live Free or Die, Baby! Consumer fireworks are legal to purchase and use on private property in the State of New Hampshire, but the rule doesn't apply to all cities and towns, according to newhampshirebullein.com. However, it wouldn't be a 4th of July celebration without fireworks. If you're looking for...
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