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Target in South Portland, Maine, Adding Exciting Addition
Target in South Portland, Maine is adding something that is going to make a lot of people happy. Target, like a lot of retailers, is still going through the pains of COVID-19 repercussions. There are often long lines and empty shelves. But the latest addition is one that a lot...
Julia Gagnon’s Lewiston, Maine, Performance Leaves Audience in Tears
This weekend, Julia Gagnon captivated the L/A Balloon Festival audience once again. Her rendition of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" from The Wizard of Oz left nearly everyone in tears. Myself included. If you don't know who Julia is by now, we're not friends. But also, Julia Gagnon, a Maine native,...
Lionsgate Pulls ‘Megalopolis’ Trailer, Admits Critics’ Quotes Were Fake
Earlier today, Lionsgate unveiled their trailer for Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis. In a bold tactic, the trailer opened with negative quotes from film critics’ reviews of past Coppola classics like The Godfather and Apocalypse Now. The suggestion: Even though Megalopolis got mixed reviews at its Cannes premiere, those snoody know-it-all critics bashed this genius’ movies before, and they were wrong then too.
Denny’s Reveals ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ Menu
If you say Beetlejuice’s name three times, he appears. Unless you say it in a Denny’s, in which case they’re going to bring you a Beetlejuicy Burger. In honor of the new Beetlejuice Beetlejuice movie — which has already gotten its own limited-edition soda from Fanta — Denny’s is introducing an entire “Afterlife Menu” themed around the film. It includes three full-fledged entrées (including the, uh, Beetlejuicy Burger) plus a dessert.
Luke Bryan Is a Great-Uncle Again! Niece Jordan Welcomes Baby No. 2 [Photos]
Luke Bryan's family gained a sweet new addition earlier this week. His niece Jordan Eudy and her husband Clint welcomed their second child, a baby boy named John Collier. Jordan announced the baby's birth on social media, along with several photos of his first days in the hospital and at home.
Maren Morris Doesn’t Regret Brittany Aldean Feud: ‘I Stand By It’
Maren Morris wasn't expecting her feud with Jason Aldean's wife Brittany to go as viral as it did. Still, she's got no regrets about standing up for her beliefs. "I don't really have any tweets that I've regretted," Morris says in an episode of Cosmopolitan's Cheap Shots, a game-show style interview format that finds her answering rapid-fire questions — or taking shots to avoid doing so.
Carrie Underwood Will Return to ‘Sunday Night Football’ in 2024
For the 12th straight year, Carrie Underwood will sing the opening theme song for Sunday Night Football on NBC. The country veteran has performed "Waiting All Day for Sunday Night" each year since 2013 when she received the torch from fellow country artist Faith Hill. "It’s a road show like...
Maren Morris Tried Online Dating + Had a ‘Not Fun’ Experience
Maren Morris is currently single after finalizing her divorce from Ryan Hurd in February, and she's not looking for anything serious — at least, if you believe the lyrics of her new release, "I Hope I Never Fall in Love." But that doesn't mean dating's off the table. In...
(Exclusive) Lainey Wilson Says What Everyone Got Wrong About That Viral Butt Video
When you're a singer and a songwriter like Lainey Wilson, you want the most people to hear your music as possible and that's typically what you want to be known for. You try your hardest to go "viral" for all of the right reasons. And while Lainey was getting recognized...
Miranda Lambert’s ‘No Man’s Land’ is a Blueprint For How to Love Her [Listen]
"No Man's Land" isn't just the next song to come out as a preview for Miranda Lambert's Postcards From Texas album: It's also the project's first love song. In its lyrics, Lambert spells out how she wants to be loved: Not like a possession or a subordinate, but rather like the free spirit that she is. She co-wrote the song with frequent collaborator Luke Dick, and it clocks in at Track 10 on Postcards From Texas.
Watch Shipyard Employees Read Hilarious Hate Comments in Response to Pumpkinhead Being Released Too Early in Maine
This topic will never not be hilarious to me, mostly because the same people who complain about Pumpkinhead beer being on tap too early are the same ones asking for a cinnamon sugar rim 10 days later. The most hilarious cycle you'll ever witness is Mainers pretending that they don't already know the drill year after year.
Vote for Maine Farm’s Corn Maze as America’s Best
Let's keep the tradition alive of Treworgy Family Orchards in Levant, Maine, being the best corn maze in the USA!. Once again, Treworgy Family Orchards is competing against twenty other top corn mazes in the country. Treworgy has been named the best corn maze in the nation through USA Today's Reader's Choice Awards. Let's make it happen again for 2024's Peter Rabbit maze.
In Defense of People and Stores That Decorate Early for the Holidays
With the news that Starbucks is bringing back Pumpkin Spice Lattes earlier than ever in 2024, we can expect the usual predictable social media backlash:. "It’s still summer—why?" "Can we at least finish August first?" "Not ready for fall yet!" "Can we get through one season at a...
Feeling Hungry? Chick-Fil-A Food Truck to Make a Kittery, Maine, Stop This August 2024
Chick-fil-A continues to be a popular place to grab a meal, and it even recently made a Top-12 list of the best fast food restaurants in America. Maine has two locations of the chain in Westbrook and Bangor, while a Newington spot is set to open at the end of August and join Salem and two Nashua locations in New Hampshire.
Portland, Maine, Mystery: Daily Trash Bag Left in Front of My Car—Who’s Behind This & Why?
This is a PSA I feel like I shouldn't have to write, but here we are! 2024 is a wild place. In fact, the world has been a wild place since about 2019, so maybe this is on me for being upset by people still doing stupid things. So, outside...
A Sneak Peek Inside Augusta, Maine’s, Newest Apartment Building
Even though it has been a problem for decades, the issue of Maine's lack of affordable housing has really intensified in recent years. These days, depending on where in the state you are looking, a one-bedroom apartment will cost you between $1,000 and $2,000 a month. We're basing this on a check of Craigslist postings.
Viral Posts Allege Costco’s Fountain Drink Cups Are NSFW
A belief that the cups used for fountain drinks at Costco are a bit risque´ is gaining traction thanks to viral social media posts. But this also might be a case of "maybe it's just you who sees it this way." What People Are Saying About Costco's Fountain Cups.
New York City Retailer Opens New Maine Mall Store
If you've visited the Maine Mall in South Portland recently, it doesn't look like a lot has changed. After last year's hot holiday shopping season, the mall has settled in without a ton of major changes for the entirety of 2024. But that doesn't mean there hasn't been some subtle changes.
Waterville, Maine, Homicide Victim Identified
Authorities have released the identity of the victim of a recent homicide in Waterville. According to a press release from the Maine Department of Public Safety, the victim has been identified as 43-year-old Charles Bellows of Waterville. The press release goes on to say that the investigation is open and...
Gifford’s Announces Closure of Farmington, Maine, Ice Cream Stand
Even though Maine is home to thousands of businesses, there are only a handful of brands that are known by people beyond the boundaries of the state. Like L.L.Bean, the Holy Donut, and Shipyard Brewing, for example. Another brand that deserves to be on that list is Gifford's Ice Cream.
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