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8 Famous Singers Born in New Hampshire
When you think of New Hampshire, you might not think of a wealth of singing talent. However, this list may change your mind. The Granite State is oozing with talent. Check out this list of celebrities from the 603. Ray Lamontagne. Grammy award winning singer/songwriter Ray Lamontagne was born in...
Did You Know the Oldest Home in Massachusetts is Over 380 Years Old?
As someone who appreciates all things history, this writer loves living in one of the oldest parts of the country. Massachusetts is home to 192 National Historic Landmark alone, and an additional 85 can be found within our neighboring states of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. But these landmarks are...
Play Your Way Through an Outdoor Escape Room at Acadia National Park in Maine
Over the last decade or so, Acadia National Park has become one of the most popular national parks in the country for visitors. Whether it's the incredible views, sunsets, hiking trails, or smell of the ocean, Acadia has never been more popular than it is right now. But even inside...
Maine, New Hampshire, Has Had Two Tornado-Related Deaths Since 1950
First thing on Sunday morning, June 23, 2024, the National Weather Service out of Gray, Maine, issued a tornado watch for both Maine and New Hampshire, with predictions of the tornado-causing impact to hit more in the evening hours. While no tornado activity was reported in Maine, outside of just...
Can Maine People Put Hidden Traps On Their Land for Trespassers?
I grew up on cartoons, and it seemed like trapping people was natural. After a steady diet of cereal and Bugs Bunny every Saturday morning when I was a kid, I just sort of assumed that setting booby traps was just something you'd always be doing as an adult. Neighbor dog pooping on your lawn? Trap! Person stealing the apples off your trees? Trap!
New England Minimum Wage Comparison: How Each State Stacks Up
You probably learned about the minimum wage when you got your first few jobs while still in high school, as I did working at businesses in my hometown. When you're 16, you were quite happy with it, because you were probably still living with your parents and this money was earmarked for college.
Central Maine Could See Severe Thunderstorms on Monday Evening
After a cooler-than-normal spring, we finally got a taste of hot weather last week. We were blessed (although some people would say cursed) with temperatures in the upper-90s throughout the middle of the week. Of course, with the humidity, those temperatures felt more like the lower-100s. Over the weekend, we...
An Osprey Nest Wreaks Havoc in Bordering Maine Towns for 10 Hours
Honestly, nothing is shocking in the world anymore after surviving 2020. To the point that suggesting an entire species of birds may be waging war against an entire state for something that happened back in April 2024 seems completely logical. Osprey Nest Bath Maine. According to locals, for over 40...
In Maine, What Happens to Tourists Who get Traffic Tickets?
Depending on what part of the country you're in, I've heard it can be anywhere from no big deal, to a total nightmare when it comes to out-of-state tickets. You hear plenty of stories on social media and the news where people are all but harassed and extorted when it comes to trying to clear their names.
15 Beautiful Photos of The World’s Ugliest Dogs
There is a new world champion for being the ugliest dog in the entire world. A Pekingese named Wild Thang took home the title of World's Ugliest Dog on July 21 during an annual contest that's been held for almost 50 years. Don't even think about being mean to any...
What Caused the Central Maine Sky to Look Yellow on Sunday Evening?
After having a week of summerlike weather, last weekend took a turn for the nasty. We had sporadic rain showers on Saturday and Sunday was a complete wash. In fact, much of Maine got slammed with severe thunderstorms on Sunday evening. Lightning lit up the sky for over an hour...
Circus in Salem, New Hampshire, is Air-Conditioned Fun for the Whole Family
Salem, New Hampshire, audiences loved Flip Circus when it was at the Mall at Rockingham Park last year. Now, it returns with an ALL-NEW show for a limited run from June 28 - July 9. Featuring all-new acts, all-new excitement, all-new fun, and an AIR-CONDITIONED TENT, families won't want to miss Flip Circus!
2nd Annual Maine Celebrity Golf Benefit Amazingly Raises $200,000
Celebrities from the entertainment, music, and sports worlds hit the links in Maine recently for what ended up being one heck of a benefit tournament. After a successful first year of the tournament, Shamrock Sports & Entertainment once again hosted Drive Fore Kids, a celebrity golf tournament that benefitted local charities. The tournament was held at the Falmouth Country Club, just a short drive from Portland.
Can You Help This Cuddly Maine Friend Get Home?
Help Find My Mommy or Daddy! This adorable little unicorn was found and wants to go home. Kids often lose or drop their beloved items. I remember when my little one tossed his shoes out the window as a baby. A child in Maine has lost their adorable little unicorn,...
WATCH: Chubbiest Raccoon in The World Wreaking Havoc in My Maine Basement
From squirrels causing power outages at the Portland Jetport, to raccoons wreaking havoc in my Maine basement, what is this world coming to?. It seems our Maine rodents have taken their antics to a new level, determined to invade our homes. This is exactly what's happening to me. We have a raccoon that has decided to move into our Lewiston home. I named him Rutherford the Raccoon.
Roar Into Prehistoric Times at Dinosaur Adventure Coming To Augusta, Maine
The Augusta Civic Center will be hosting an amazing event for families and kiddo's all across Maine. It has been announced recently that Dinosaur Adventure is traveling to Maine! From Saturday, June 29th to Sunday, June 30th, you will get to experience the amazing prehistoric fun of this unique event.
Why This Once-Thriving Wing Chain Just Shuttered Several Locations
Some cities suddenly found themselves with one less place to get chicken wings over the weekend. Multiple Hooters locations have been closed across the U.S. Customers at several Hooters locations found their local restaurant closed down over the weekend. The company has not revealed an entire list of locations that were part of the most recent closings.
The Smallest Home That Sold in Maine in 2023 is Truly Tiny
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 Maine in 2023. Spoiler alert: it’s tiny, and might make your studio apartment look like a mansion. You may have...
‘Inside Out 2’ Is Now the Biggest Movie of 2024
Sorry Dune: Part Two. After one of the biggest second weekends in history, Inside Out 2 is now the top-grossing movie of 2024. The film earned an estimated $100 million in the U.S. over the weekend, putting it at $355.1 million after 10 days in theaters. It’s earned just under $725 million worldwide to date. Both of those numbers are the best of any movie released in 2024 so far.
Willie Nelson Missing 2024 Tour Opening on Doctor’s Orders
Willie Nelson will miss the opening run of shows on the 2024 Outlaw Music Festival Tour due to an unspecified illness. The 91-year-old country icon was slated to kick off the tour on Friday night (June 21) at the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta, Ga., alongside Bob Dylan, Robert Plant and Allison Krauss and Celisse. However, he won't be able to make the first weekend of shows on "doctor's orders," according to a post on his social media.
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