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New Hampshire Car and Motorcycle Show Benefits Local Veterans
Nam Knights of America is an American military veteran and law enforcement motorcycle club, and they have a chapter right here in Seacoast New Hampshire. The group meets up all over our great state for camaraderie and community service. They help veterans who are on fixed incomes pay their bills, they lead hunting and fishing trips for disabled veterans, and any profits made from the events are 100% given back to the community.
Minion Birthday ‘Booty’ Cake from This Maine Bakery Is a Cheeky Delight
Ah, the Minions. Those babbling yellow creatures with big eyes and blue overalls that have delighted many moviegoers in their "Despicable Me" and "Minions" movies with their hijinks and silly antics. And if you've seen the 2015 "Minions" movie, one of the Minions decides to get in a hot tub...
Massive Halloween Event Returning to Downtown Augusta, Maine
For many Mainers, Halloween is one of the most anticipated holidays of the year. Much like Christmas, it is one of those holidays that changes as we age. When we are kids, we are just excited to be able to get bags of candy. When we are young adults, it is a chance to dress up like we never would and get lit. When we settle down and become parents, we live the Halloween fun vicariously through our children.
Guy Fieri’s Love for This New Hampshire Restaurant Puts It on Must-Visit List
If you live in New Hampshire, you know how much Guy Fieri LOVES Bobby Marcotte, a.k.a Bobby the Butcher and the Tuckaway Tavern in Raymond, New Hampshire. Fieri has said it so much that food industry website Chowhound has created a list of 14 restaurants Guy loves that are worth visiting. The Tuckaway is on the list.
Airbnb in Westbrook, Maine Had a Hidden Camera in the Bedroom
Sometimes it amazes me the things that I stumble upon on YouTube. When watching a video from CNN about how some Airbnb owners have put hidden cameras in their rentals, I thought, "Well, that can't be happening in Maine." Seconds later, the story cuts to Westbrook, Maine. This is very creepy.
It’s an Easy 4-Hour Road Trip to This Natural Water Park Built Into a Ski Mountain
Summertime in New England means it's time for waterpark season. I just discovered a water park slightly outside of New England that is totally road trip-worthy. Don't worry, it is only about four hours away. I would not recommend this place if it were over a five-hour drive. This is...
Morgan Wallen Adds a Second Hometown Stadium Show
A second hometown stadium show is in the works for Morgan Wallen who recently reactivated his Instagram to hype up the newly-announced shows. Wallen has now booked a second night at Knoxville, Tenn.'s Neyland Stadium. The originally-announced show was set for Sept. 22, and now, he's planning another night in the stadium on Sept. 20. Between the two nights, the country superstar is expecting to perform for nearly 150,000 fans during his stay in Knoxville.
Now We Know Why Riley Strain Was Kicked Out of Luke Bryan’s Bar
Riley Strain was kicked out of Luke Bryan's Luke's 32 Bridge bar just minutes before his death on March 8. Now, we know why. An autopsy made public last month didn't share this final detail, but a new, more thorough release of video and police notes reveals this and more.
How Keith Urban Gave Dasha's Career a Big Boost
On the latest episode of Taste of Country Nights with Evan Paul On Demand, Dasha stopped by the Nashville studios to talk about everything from her music to eating gluten. One of the questions posed: Which country artist opened the door for you and took you under their wing?. The...
What the Ending of ‘Lost’ Really Means
These days, people don’t seem to have a very good impression of the end of Lost, which was a beloved and obsessively watched show for much of its run, that then delivered an finale that made a lot of people angry — even some of its most fervent fans. And if you loved Lost but hated its ending, that’s fine. A lot of people agree with you.
The Strangest Disaster Movies Ever Made
Since the beginning of film, there have been disaster movies. Early silent movies were filled with floods, fires, and assorted cinematic calamities. In the 1970s, the remarkable success of Airport kicked off a decade of disasters; earthquakes, towering infernos, additional airports, Poseidon adventures, oh my. After a fallow period, they came roaring back in the ’90s, with aliens blowing up the White House, competing killer asteroid and volcano films, plus loads of twisters — or technically just one Twister. (Twisters wouldn’t arrive in theaters for another 30 years or so.)
2024 Emmy Nominations Announced: See the Full List
If it feels like we just did the whole Emmy Awards things, that’s because last year’s annual ceremony was delayed from the fall to the winter because of the multiple Hollywood strikes of 2023. With those thankfully behind us, the awards are returning to their more traditional position — with the full list of nominations for 2024 just announced.
Beat the Heat at These 5 Portland, Maine, Bars Serving Frozen Cocktails
We're used to hot and humid summers here in Maine, but usually for a small stretch of a few days at a time. The summer of 2024 has been ridiculous, with temperatures regularly in the 90s and relative humidity levels off the charts for nearly two weeks straight. Air conditioners...
Here’s When You Should Look to the Maine Skies for an Epic Meteor Shower
Get ready, Mainers! On August 12, you can catch the Perseid Meteor Shower, one of the few annual meteor showers. And this year promises to be epic!. According to Space Reference, this meteor shower is debris left behind from the Comet Swift-Tuttle, which NASA describes as a massive ball of ice and rock. Although the shower happens every year, the timing and duration are different. Don't miss out on this spectacular event in the skies.
How Many Of These Lobster ‘Jeopardy!’ Questions Can You Get Right?
Did you know that there have been over 9,200 episodes of Jeopardy!? The legendary game show has won more awards than any other game show in history. The coolest thing about Jeopardy!? You get the answers....you just have to come up with the question. We went back into the 'Jeopardy!' archives and found all the questions about LOBSTERS.
Channel Your Inner ‘Happy Gilmore’ in South Berwick, Maine, to Help the Children
The amazing thing about New England is there is constantly some form of help happening throughout the region. During any calendar year, there are charity events to help raise toy donations for Toys for Tots or school supplies for local schools by 'stuffing buses' or 'jamming vans.' There are online auctions or telethons to help raise money for food banks throughout New England.
President Joe Biden Tests Positive for COVID-19
This is a developing story. President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19, the White House announced in a press release on Wednesday. Biden experienced respiratory symptoms that included a runny nose, a cough and fatigue, according to the statement. He was tested in Las Vegas following his first scheduled event for the day.
Maine’s Best-Kept Secret: 3 Lakes for Ultimate Fishing
Three of Maine's freshwater regions are getting some fine national attention for a very sporty reason. The popular travel blog Vacation Idea recently released an article about the best fishing lakes in the United States. The site selected 25 from across the nation. Three of the regions making the list can be found right here in Maine. They include Belgrade Lakes, Sebago Lake, and Cobbosseecontee Lake.
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