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Maine Officially Ranks as the Least Religious State in the Nation
I assume it's a generational thing. My mom used to go to church all the time when she was a kid. Her parents went often when they were kids as well. My grandfather was an alter boy, and my grandmother used to be very active in church in her younger days. We went to church for a while when I was a kid, but eventually stopped.
Maine Skies Will Welcome a Supermoon on Monday, but Will We See It?
I'd never even heard the term supermoon until about ten years ago. I believe it was 2014? It was fall and my wife and I decided to stay out to camp and check it out. It also happened to coincide with a lunar eclipse. So it was definitely an astronomical two-fer. It made for quite the evening. Before the eclipse actually happened, the moonrise was spectacular. The moon seemed a bit bigger, and was way brighter, for sure.
The Next Bangor Waterfront ‘Night Market’ Is Set For Saturday
Looking for something to do this weekend? This event covers it all!. While I was taking a walk on a Saturday evening, I noticed a ton of people near the area surrounding the Sea Dog, also I saw an unusual amount of foot traffic, then it dawned on me, it was the Bangor Waterfront Night Market.
A Bodyguard for Some Huge Celebrities Lives in Houlton, Maine
Jeffrey Maguire has protected the likes of Jay-Z, and picked Houlton, Maine, to be his home. It's a pretty interesting story about how Jeffrey Maguire came to live in Houlton by choice. He's got a pretty cool job being a bodyguard for super-powerful and influential people. In the past, he's projected Jay-Z, Linkin Park, and even the Saudi Royal Family.
Why McDonald’s Collector’s Cups Are Way Different (and Better) in Canada
McDonald's in Canada just hits different. Not only do they have tastier McFlurry flavors and a wider selection of McNugget sauces, but they also now have better collector's cups. What Are McDonald's Collector's Cups?. At one time, collectable cups were a staple of McDonald's promotions. Dating as far back as...
Do You Know Who the Richest Person in Maine Is?
The wealthiest person in our Pine Tree State is also among the most affluent individuals in the world. Considering there are over 8 billion people globally, being one of the top thousand-ish wealthiest individuals is quite impressive. And this Mainer is indeed one of those elites. According to Forbes, as of August 15th, 2024, this Mainer ranks as the 1,032nd wealthiest person in the world. That's not too shabby!
What Does It Mean When You Are Visited by a Cardinal?
Cardinals seem to be everywhere, bringing with them their familiar (and quite complicated!) song. The red flash can almost surprise you, and these feisty birds seem to be fully aware just how entertaining they are. What does it mean when you spot a cardinal?. There are many iterations of the...
Exhausted Teachers Show Before and After First Day of School Looks in Viral Videos
It's a lot of work to get kids ready for the first day of school. First, you have to secure all of their required supplies and maybe even some new clothes for the year. Then, you have to deal with a different schedule while getting them out the door at a reasonable time.
Owl’s Head General Store, Home of the Best Burger in Maine, Welcomes a Baby Boy
Maya Newsam-Sousa (owner of the Owl's Head General Store) and her husband Austin Sousa welcomed their brand new baby boy, Theodore James Sousa. 'Theo', 'TJ', 'Teddy', 'Peanut', etc., came into the world on Monday, August 5, 2024, weighing about 6.5 pounds and measuring 19 1/2". This little one is the...
8 TV Shows You Totally Forgot Existed
Nostalgia has a funny way of playing tricks on your mind. It's like when you try to recall the lyrics to a song that you thought meant a lot to you. You're sure you know them by heart, but they vanish. Then you hear the chorus and it all comes rushing at you like a steam engine.
Lewiston Police Arrest 5 People At a Notorious Drug House
Five people are facing charges after police searched a home in Lewiston that's known to authorities for illegal drug activity. For the fourth time in nine months, Lewiston Police executed a search warrant at 149 College Street. The search was carried out by Lewiston Police, with assistance from the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, and the Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office K9 team.
These are the Most Hilarious Rejects of Maine’s State Flag Designs
I made my own design for the new state flag... I never actually sent it in, because my design was for a mythical creature named Pine Tree Rex. It was an abominable pine tree with vicious incisors, ready to do harm on neighboring states. It was all in good fun, and I enjoyed posting it on Facebook to see what other people thought. They all thought it was stupid too. Check it out...
Rare Peach Lobster in Maine Hatches Multi-Colored Babies
The cold coastal waters of northern New England make for some rare sea life specimens. Take Peaches, a rare peach colored lobster found off the coast of Maine and donated to the University of New England for research. A few weeks ago, a lobsterman caught a rare blue lobster off...
Can You Still Get Married In Maine If Someone Objects?
Imagine it is your wedding day, one of the biggest days ever, then when the time comes to ask if anyone objects to the marriage, some knucklehead pipes up. If this happens here in the State of Maine, can the ceremony continue?. Here is how it breaks down according to...
Can You Safely Swim in Maine Lakes Where You Shouldn’t Eat the Fish?
When I was a kid, we ate so much white perch... It was a staple breakfast food at camp when I was young. I'd catch white perch every night after dinner, right off the dock. Then I'd clean them and throw them in the fridge for fish and eggs the next morning. Trust me, if you want a heavenly breakfast, it's pan fried white perch and eggs. Add some home fries and toast? Forget about it... So good.
Do This Maine Hike Immediately, Especially in the Fall
It is NOT the prettiest hike up. It is also not the easiest hike up. On the other hand, it is also not the ugliest hike up nor the hardest by any means. It's average. It's an average workout. You will get your heart rate up and sweat for 45...
‘Maineiac Manor’ Will Host ‘No Scare’ Haunted Houses For Kids
Bangor, it is never too early to start thinking about Halloween!. Halloween will be here before you know it! And Maineiac Manor is hosting some special events just for the kiddos!. "Fall" types of things will be happening soon. Pumpkins, pumpkin spice coffee, football, school, apple picking, leaves changing, and...
Birds Only: The Maine Rescue That’s Saving Our Feathered Friends
I recently had a backyard BBQ with friends and neighbors. A table full of food was out, beers were chilling in the cooler, and people were just beginning to arrive when a friend spotted an injured baby bird on the ground that had fallen out of its nest. Talk about a mood-changer. Suddenly, we went from grill masters to animal rescuers.
Two of the World’s Scariest Film Locations Exist in Maine
Once upon a time in Hollywood, there were film executives that thought scary movies would never be popular. Fast forward several decades, and horror films aren't just a Halloween thing; they've released and consumed all year long. Stephen King had a lot to do with that. He was given the...
28 Years Ago, a New Law Changed Driving in Maine Forever
If you lived in Maine in the early 1990s, you probably remember a time when the state’s roads were like the wild west. Back then, adults were not required to wear seatbelts. Adults could just hop in their car, truck, or minivan (they were a big thing back then), and drive down the road.
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