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Do You Know Maine’s Most Famous Restaurant?
‘Vacationland’ is filled with tons of fantastic, and well-known restaurants that folks ‘from away’ travel for, but do you know our most famous one?. Maine is famous for its fantastic restaurants that draw tourists and folks ‘from away’ every year. From roadside seafood shacks to truckstop diners, there's something for everyone.
Discover the 8 Types of Hawks in Maine
Maine has a lot to offer to any bird enthusiast or just any traveler. The state is popular for hosting hundreds of Atlantic puffins nesting on its four islands. However, it’s not only puffins you will see in Maine; the state also provides habitat to around 460 species of birds, but 290 of them are […]
‘Not Your Grandma’s Flea Market’ Happening Soon in Maine
Yes, this is happening right here in Maine, and it's totally awesome!. When you hear "flea market," you might think of old antiques, collectibles, and items not everyone would be lured in to typically be super stoked to buy. But when "Not Your Grandma's Flea Market" rolls into town, it...
The Pros and Cons of Living in Maine’s Rural Areas
I recently had someone living the big city life in New York ask me about the pros and cons of living the quiet life in Maine, as they are considering moving their family up here. Living in Maine's rural areas can be a dream for some and a challenge for...
Social Media Star Goes Hunting For ‘Maine’s Best Lobster Roll’
Jonathan Barazacchini is a lover of fishing and the great outdoors, and he chronicles his adventures all over social media. Going by the handle "Jon B" on YouTube, he has an impressive 1.77 million subscribers to his channel. He is crushing it on Instagram as well, where over 634,000 people follow his daily journey.
This Maine Man’s Amazing Batman Costume Is So Detailed It Earned a Guinness World Record
Maine has earned some interesting Guinness World Record awards over the years, including the longest line of whoopie pies and the tallest snowperson. But Maine's "weirdest" Guinness World Record, according to Mental Floss, you probably didn't even know about. Were you even aware there was a record for "most functional...
One of America’s Finest Delis is Right Here in Midcoast Maine
An iconic sandwich shop in the Midcoast recently received national praise for being the "Best in Maine." The folks over at the legendary magazine Reader's Digest, recently put together a list of the very best delis in America. The magazine hooked up with the foodies at Taste of Home to determine the top spot in every state.
Here’s Why You May See White & Pink Blueberries in Maine’s Harvest This Year
As I began preparing to pen this article about the fascinating new trend in the Maine blueberry colors, I began having flashbacks to my first summer job down in Union, Maine, where I worked as a blueberry raker. Of all the jobs that I have done, and I've done a...
The Most Popular Breweries in Maine Right Now
Maine's craft beer industry continues to be an absolute monster. As of this publishing, there are over 100 breweries in the state. In 2019, Maine had the second-highest brewery per capita number (9.6) in the country. Even a global pandemic couldn't ravage an industry that certainly relies on tourism. Now...
Travelers hitting the road for Labor Day weekend
HOLDEN -- For many across the state, Labor Day weekend is the last chance to enjoy a summer trip in Maine, and tourists from near and far usually have the same idea. The unofficial end of summer brings visitors from all over, and with that influx of tourists comes heavy traffic.
Maine, Think You’re Strong Enough to Pull an Airplane?
How do you measure strength? How about specifically, physical strength? Is it how many pushups you can complete? Pullups maybe (and I hope not, because I can only do one). Perhaps it's how many miles you can complete when hitting the pavement with those new sneakers. Ever considered trying to...
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