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Let’s Talk About New York’s Newest Millionaire
Can you imagine thinking about how you are going to pay your utility bills as you drift off to sleep on a Wednesday night, then waking up Thursday morning as a multi-millionaire?. That is likely what one New Yorker recently experienced. While no one won that jackpot in Wednesday night's...
Here’s a Look at the Field for This Year’s Celebrity Golf Benefit in Maine
Celebrities from the entertainment, music, and sports worlds will be hitting the links in Maine for what should be one heck of a benefit tournament that kicks off later this week. After two successful years of hosting the PGA Korn Ferry Tour, Shamrock Sports & Entertainment seamlessly shifted to a...
Here’s Why You HAVE to Buy a Dunkin’ Iced Coffee Today <3
You may have heard us on the radio and seen us on the 'socials' this morning talking about Iced Coffee Day. But, what is it really all about?. Well, in short, it's about Dunkin' putting their money where their mouth is and making positive change in the world. You see,...
This Scrumptious Mom & Pop Bakery is Lewiston, Maine’s Best-Kept Secret
There is nothing tastier then taking a bite into a fresh, buttery, and flakey pastry just out of the oven. We grew up in Lewiston, and if you drive down Lisbon Street early in the morning, you can smell the addicting aroma of freshly baked bread. When we were young,...
3 Things to Avoid If You’re a First-Timer Going to the Boston Celtics Championship Parade
Man oh mannnn is it going to be one beast of a Friday down in Boston this weekend for the Celtics championship parade. First of all, where are my manners? GO CELTICS!!!! NBA world champs on the check-in. Okay, back to it. As a former Boston native, since going to college in the city, I can't help but think about all the things I'd avoid if I was a first-timer. Since many people told me they're heading down to Boston for the parade for the first time, I figured I'd share some personal knowledge with you if you too are a Boston parade virgin.
Kennebec County’s Massive River Monsters Are Going Wild Right Now in Maine
The Kennebec River is popular throughout Maine for its simple and natural beauty. It offers many perfect spots to sit and soak in the stunning views of the river and all the historic buildings nearby. Normally, sitting next to a body of water can be quiet, calm, and filled with Zen.
2024 ‘CMA Fest’ TV Concert Special Set List, Lineup Revealed
Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Hardy and Lynyrd Skynyrd are among the stars who will hit the stage two, three or four times during CMA Fest's televised concert special in 2024. The full lineup and song list has been revealed for the ABC broadcast. Brothers Osborne and Ashley McBryde are two more with multiple appearances scheduled.
Thomas Rhett Has Learned a Valuable Lesson Raising His Daughters
Thomas Rhett and his wife Lauren have their hands full when it comes to life off stage. With four little daughters under eight years old, there is never a dull moment. As the two navigate parenting, Rhett shares that it’s the look back at how he and his wife were raised that’s helped them parent their own children.
Only One Artist In History Has Spent More Weeks at No. 1 Than Morgan Wallen
Only one country artist in history has spent more weeks atop the Top Country Albums chart than Morgan Wallen and he had a 27 year head start. A new graphic from Billboard Charts on X (formerly Twitter) reveals Wallen's three studio albums have notched 151 weeks on top. Wallen's If...
Kane Brown’s Baby Boy Is Here! – [See Pictures]
Kane Brown can officially add boy dad to his resume. Kane and wife Katelyn welcomed their first son, Krewe, on Tuesday, June 16th. “Krewe Allen Brown 6.18,” the couple captions their joint post. In a collection of photos, the couple pose together and individually with their new son. The...
These Record Low Temperatures in Maine for June Are Astounding
As summer arrives in Maine with a brutal and blistering heat wave, it's good to remember that it hasn't always been this way. In fact, when you dig through some of the historical weather records for Maine, when it comes to the month of June, you'll find that Vacationland is typically very mild.
When Was the First Official Summit of Maine’s Tallest Mountain?
I'm going to go out on a limb and assume the majority of those reading already know what the tallest mountain in Maine is. Of course, it's the legendary Mount Katahdin, standing at 5,269 feet. In fact, it actually has the two tallest peaks if you count its spur, Hamlin Peak.
Are Maine Temperatures High Enough for Grass and Mulch Beds to Catch Fire?
Back in April, the NOAA predicted that Maine would see a sweltering summer, which couldn't be further from what the area experienced just a year prior in 2023, which was filled with abnormally cooler temperatures and a stupid amount of rain. With Maine being hit by a heatwave between Tuesday,...
Sober Curious? Check Out New Hampshire’s First Alcohol-Free Bottle Shop
The sober curious culture seems to be on the rise over the last few years. If you are unfamiliar with the term, to be sober curious means to be questioning your relationship with alcohol, according to VeryWellMind.com. Maybe drinking excessively isn't as fun as it used to be. Or perhaps...
Maine Homebuyers: How to Win Over Sellers Without Breaking the Law
If you're a Mainer in the market to buy a home or looking to relocate to our awesome state, you've likely seen some challenges with the current market, mainly low inventory and high prices. Frustrated homebuyers are willing to go above and beyond to get themselves under contract on a...
In Maine, Why Does it Look Like Something is Spitting on Plants?
I know that's kind of a blanket statement, but there's always something to be amazed by when it comes to nature. Sometimes amazement comes in the form of kinda gross stuff, though. I like to walk my dog in kind of a secret spot, and while it's nice to have some peace and quiet, there's all sorts of things to be awed and grossed out by.
McDonald’s Already Ditching Recent Change Made At Its Restaurants
McDonald's is abandoning a recent change made at its restaurants after having an unsuccessful run. Changes Coming To McDonald's Drive-Thru Experience. You may not have noticed this change to McDonald's drive-thru unless your order was possibly mixed up. Sometime in 2021, the burger chain started using artificial intelligence to assist customers coming through the drive-thru lane.
Just Do It, New England: Play Hooky for World Champ Celtics Rally
I've seen almost every one of them since 1986. I always think, "Do I really want to go into Boston?". You know, the traffic, throngs of people, and the craziness of it all is just too much. If you are thinking this way, then stop. Just do it, as one...
Boston Bruins Alumni Team Will Take the Ice with Stars of a Hulu Original Show
First streaming on Netflix before striking a deal to be streamed on Hulu (where it still currently remains as of this writing), Letterkenny was one of those shows that you either love or hate, with a vibe very reminiscent of humor seen in Napoleon Dynamite. The sitcom is based (and...
A ‘Secret’ Swimming Spot in Augusta
A few summers back, a friend of mine clued me in to a 'secret' swimming spot just a little north of Augusta. He told me not to tell anyone... but I couldn't help sharing this magical spot. Plus, I've since seen more people there... so I don't feel as guilty sharing the secret.
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