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New Food Truck Alert: Sissy’s Steak Sandwiches In Milford
Food trucks have existed since as early as the 1930s, but they gained their true popularity in more recent decades, after the 2008 recession, now they are everywhere. I can't lie, I have a fairly huge obsession with food trucks. I really get psyched when there are multiple trucks in one space at the same time, so it goes without saying that I have spent more than a few days on the Bangor Waterfront, grabbing lunch. But beyond that, there are so many great food truck options in the area, including a new one in Milford.
Maine’s Only Red Snapper Hot Dog Maker Sees Demand Skyrocket
W.A. Bean & Sons from Bangor is cranking out a lot of the Maine red hot dog - the red snapper. According to the Bangor Daily News, W.A. Bean & Sons has seen production of the red snapper hot dog shoot up 70% in the past 10 years. W.A. Bean...
Here Are the 9 Best Spots for French Fries in Maine
Fries. Fries are a huge part of our lives, whether we want to admit it or not. And I'll be the first to say it's tough to beat a good McDonald's large fry on a Sunday night. But for Maine, the best selection of fries doesn't just end at McDonald's. According to bestlocalthings, there are actually nine other places that are actually considered the best of the best in the state when it comes to our beloved fried potato sticks. The first one mentioned is the least surprising nominee, hailing from Old Orchard Beach: pier fries.
6 wild birds test positive for West Nile virus in Maine
(WABI) - Six wild birds from multiple counties have tested positive for West Nile virus according to the Maine CDC. Five birds were crows from Bangor, Bridgton, Fryeburg, Parsonsfield and Sidney. The 6th bird was a hawk from Yarmouth. The Maine CDC says this is the earliest in the year they have found the mosquito-borne virus in birds. They say no mosquitos have tested positive for West Nile virus, but they have tested positive for Jamestown Canyon virus in Orono this year. The Maine CDC says there are currently no known human cases of any locally-acquired mosquito-borne diseases in the state.
Julia Gagnon Coming To The Cross Insurance Center In October
And she's bringing some of her friends from American Idol!. After a few days of teasing a big announcement on her social media platforms over the last few days, yesterday at 4:45pm, she finally let the cat out of the bag, with a video that let us all know she is coming to Bangor.
The Pancoe Aquatic Center Hosting A 20th Anniversary Party Friday
There is nothing like going for a swim on a hot summer day, and one spot has been keeping Bangor residents cool for 20 years. Back in 2004, the Beth Pancoe Aquatic Center at Hayford Park, first opened its doors and quickly became one of the most popular municipal facilities in Bangor.
Beauty in Bloom in Bradley
BRADLEY--Farming isn't for everyone, but one couple in Bradley decided to try their luck at the profession and now things are blooming even better than they expected. After serving in the military, Corey and Krista Perkins decided to seek a change in lifestyle and scenery and found the perfect spot for both in the town of Bradley.
Husson University Is Hosting A ‘Summer Market’ Next Month
Love to shop for other peoples stuff? Don't miss this event. If you have been to any of the Bangor Waterfront Night Markets this summer, you know that there is nothing like a good craft and vendor fair!. When local artisans, craftspeople, and small businesses gather together to sell their...
POTW: Mr. Nibbles
BANGOR -- Our pet of the week from the Bangor Humane Society is a one-year-old rabbit named Mr. Nibbles. Mr. Nibbles is a little shy, and will need some time to warm up to his new person. To learn more, watch the interview, and head to BangorHumane.org.
Outside the Box 7/30/24: “Urban Jungle”
Larry Dansinger (no pronouns) of Bangor came to Maine in 1974 and has been here ever since. Some of Larry’s activities since then: Done community organizing on numerous issues through INVERT and then Resources for Organizing and Social Change (ROSC), committed civil disobedience several times, grown a garden yearly since 1977, joined various food cooperatives and two men’s groups, refused to pay federal income taxes for war, lived on a community land trust for 23 years, and met a wonderful partner whom Larry has loved for over 40 years. Larry has produced Outside the Box features on WERU since 2007 and continues to look for unique ways of seeing almost any problem or situation.
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