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Explore Animals at ‘Summer Adventure Program’ for Maine Kiddos
Calling all Maine kiddos! This Summer Adventure Program is the perfect fit for any Maine child who is super into animals. Now, we all know Mr. Drew and His Animals Too, a Lewiston-based nonprofit that educates people on animals. The first time I visited Mr. Drew's place, I had the...
Beyond Coastal Maine: Where Else You Can See These Massive Trolls
The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens have been welcoming visitors since 2007. As the name implies, it is more than just one garden. There are a series of specialized gardens connected by paths. Featured gardens include the Giles Rhododendron & Perennial Garden, Great Lawn, Burpee Kitchen Garden, and Lerner Garden of the Five Senses.
Morgan Wallen Gives Fans an Overdue Life Update: ‘Staying Out of Trouble’
It's been a minute since Morgan Wallen has jumped on social media to gives fans a life update, but he seized the opportunity on Wednesday (June 19). In a video shared to his stories, the country singer sits in his car as he shares what he's been up to with his fans.
Post Malone Reveals ‘F-1 Trillion’ Album Cover Art
Post Malone just dropped the artwork for his upcoming country album, which you can see below, and it looks pretty darn country to us. The album art for his highly anticipated upcoming F-1 Trillion album below shows an old F-150 truck above water in a vertical angle, unrealistically not sinking. What could this mean? What does it symbolize? See what fans are saying about this mysterious design.
‘Yellowstone’ Reveals Premiere Date for Final Episodes — See the Teaser!
Yellowstone fans, rejoice! Paramount Network has revealed the much-anticipated premiere date for the second half of Season 5. In a press release Thursday (June 20), the network revealed that Yellowstone will premiere on Paramount on Sunday, Nov. 10, at 8PM ET. The news comes after a long delay between the...
Will a Biscuit Cook in Your Maine Mailbox in This Heat?
When it's hot, very hot, you might as well use that mailbox for some cooking. I've always wondered if your mailbox could be used to cook up some delicious biscuits in the intense heat. I have a friend who lives in Fryeburg, Maine, THE hotspot (or cold spot) in the state. I asked if she wouldn't mind doing an experiment for me. I was surprised when she went for it. I picked Kelly because it was in the '90s in Fryeburg.
This Iconic Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Diner Has the State’s Most Delicious Burger
If you've never been to Gilley's Diner in Portsmouth, you are missing out. That place has probably saved my life a time or two. I'll tell you that story below. It's been around for decades, and now, LoveFood has named Gilley's as the home of the most delicious hamburger in the state.
7 ‘Carol Burnett Show’ Characters Who Still Make Us Laugh
Comedy can quickly become outdated as styles, mannerisms, and references lose their appeal faster than ever. This rapid evolution often leaves some TV shows seeming outdated in no time at all. That said, when you revisit some of the more popular recurring sketches from The Carol Burnett Show, it becomes...
It’s So Hot That Maine Meteorologist Emily Santom Baked Cookies Inside Her Car
There's no denying that the heatwave that's been heating up the towns and cities throughout Maine has been felt pretty strongly by mostly everyone (except those people whose body temperatures run cold and, even though most Mainers and tourists are sweating, they're still in need of a sweater.) Lots of...
The Hottest Temperature Ever Recorded in Maine Was More Than 100 Years Ago
Maine can get wicked cold in the winter, but there are some days in the summer so hot you'll wish you were back to bundling up for the next snowstorm. And as those temperatures rise in the 90s and possibly 100s, you're probably thinking, this has got to be one of the hottest days ever, right?
Once Beloved Mall Brand About to Make Triumphant Return After 15 Years
It's the 1990s all over again. At least that's what one brand is banking on as it teases a return several years after closing its doors. At one time, seemingly every mall in America was occupied by the same stores selling clothing to tweens and teens. Shoppers came to expect these stores in just about every shopping mall:
Legendary Magazine Calls National Park Mountain Maine’s Best Nature Getaway
A legendary Maine mountain is receiving national praise, and it really shouldn't be a surprise. The legendary magazine Reader's Digest released an article listing every state's most scenic nature getaway. It should come as no surprise that Maine's representative is Acadia National Park's Cadillac Mountain. The popular coastal mountain is...
Maine has at Least 6 Great White Sharks Off Our Coast Right Now
When I saw Jaws, I honestly thought sharks didn't come to Maine. I knew we had little sand sharks and that sort of thing, but I always thought Great Whites were just something people had to worry about in like, Florida. I assumed Maine was exempt from that kind of horror. As we've learned in the last few years, that couldn't be farther from the truth.
Why Popular Sriracha Condiment has Started Turning Brown on Shelves
What was once a fiery red color on grocery store shelves has turned a dull brown without much explanation. Sriracha's distinct shade of red was a precursor to the heat that awaited users after squirting the sauce on top of things like noodles and Asian-inspired dishes. Now, that red seems to have gone away.
‘Live Free or Die': The History of New Hampshire’s State Motto
The phrase is seen on our license plates, and you've definitely heard someone say it to justify a behavior, habit, or freedom of speech. But where did this saying come from? Who "invented" it? We decided to do some research, and here's what we found. As it turns out, we...
Central Maine Man Arrested Following Police Standoff in Readfield
We finally have details about what caused that massive police presence in Readfield on Tuesday night. According to a press release from the Maine Department of Public Safety, the police presence on Morril Road in Readfield was caused by an alleged domestic violence incident that turned into a lengthy standoff.
High School Graduate in Massachusetts Stuns Class With Goodbye Notes
This high school class president in Massachusetts is an old soul. Mason Macuch is the class president of Apponequet Regional High School in Lakeville, Massachusetts, according to Boston.com. He spoke to the graduating class, but it wasn't just a speech. He went above and beyond, writing a personal note to each graduate – all 180 of them.
Maine’s Bangor Int’l Airport Now Seeing a Surge in Romance Scams
Getting scammed has got to be the worst. A few years ago, I bought a custom-built snare drum from a guy online. It's actually one of my favorites in my collection. The guy turned the whole project around in about 6 weeks. About 18 months later, I commissioned him to build another one. So far, that was 18 months ago. At this point, on a daily basis I wonder if I will ever get that drum. Is my $900 deposit just gone? We'll see...
Jurassic Quest Brings Dinosaurs to Life in Bangor and Portland, Maine
If you've got kids who love dinosaurs, you're going to love this amazing show coming to Maine. What makes kids obsessed with these beasts that roamed the earth 230 million years ago?. According to an article from The Cut, scientists call the obsession with dinosaurs an "intense interest." Researchers don’t...
Electricity Shortages Possible With Thursday June 2024 Heat Wave in Maine
Maine, as well as most of New England, is right smack-dab in the middle of a heat wave, the likes of which we haven't seen in several years. And while we often take for granted the flow of electricity in times like these, it's not always that easy. As the...
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