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Maine Dog Owners Going to or from Canada Face Hard New CDC Rules
My wife and I have talked about traveling with our dog more. Mostly because it's not only hard to find someone to watch him, but the rising costs of boarding a dog for an extended period adds a whole other expense to trying to leave town for a few days. Even the neighbor kid probably wants an arm and a leg to watch my pup for a weekend. So traveling with him seems like an option.
TikToker Can’t Identify Celebrity at Airport; She Responds ‘It’s Me’
In the most 2024 thing that ever 2024ed, TikToker Richmond Staunton Keeling (@richmondkeeling) captured the moment when, while waiting parked at arrivals at the airport, he saw numerous people walking up to the woman standing in front of his vehicle and asking her for photos. Not knowing who this person...
World’s Largest Bounce House is Coming to New England This Summer
Finally, something we can all agree on: bounce houses are epic and fun. And they really should make them for adults, not just kids. Well, an adult bounce house does exist, and it is coming to New England this summer. The WORLD'S LARGEST bounce house will be in New England...
Why is the Most-Viewed Home on Zillow Last Year Still for Sale in New England?
The most-viewed home on Zillow last year is a $29 million castle in Connecticut, so it will definitely take the perfect buyer. That's often how it goes with beyond-unique homes, especially when it's a castle. This palace was built between 2003 and 2010, and after you look inside, you'll understand...
Maine Drivers Will Love this Hack for Cooling a Hot Parked Car
There's no worse feeling on a hot day, than having to get into an even hotter car. In the heat of summer, the inside of a vehicle is almost mind boggling. You wouldn't think that sitting in the sun for a short time could produce such intense heat. But you gotta figure, all that insulation that keeps your car quiet, pretty much also turns it into an insane hotbox.
USA Today Names Midcoast Maine Restaurant One of the Best in the Nation
The word has been out for a while that Maine is a culinary treasure. Areas like Portland, the South Coast, and Bar Harbor get much of the attention, but the state's food scene has no defined borders. A great example of this can be found in an article that USA...
You Can Rent Swimming Pools in New Hampshire and Maine Like an Airbnb Rental
I'm just going to get right into this comparison to set the scene... You must be familiar with Airbnb and VRBO, right? Simply put, you can rent out your home to people (either your main residence or a secondary home) to make some extra money. Well, a new(ish) app is...
Maine’s Most Magical Places: How Many Have You Visited?
Sure, it has its growing pains, but there's no denying that Maine is truly a very magical place. So magical, in fact, that some people don't believe it exists. But we're here to tell you: Maine is very real. Maine Is Naturally Beautiful. There's no lack of beautiful places to...
Multi-Million-Dollar Gem Was the Most Expensive Home Sold in Biddeford, Maine, for 2023
Move over, Portland, because Biddeford, Maine, is blowing up!. Okay, I guess comparing Biddeford to Portland is a bit of a stretch. But the place once considered a “bit of a rough diamond” has been transforming into a desirable hotspot over the last several years, with revamped buildings and a vibrant mix of new businesses. These include restaurants like Magnus on Water and Cowbell, not to mention eat-in breweries like Batson River and hidden gem beaches.
10 Wacky Packages Cards From the ’70s That You Won’t Believe Existed
If you were a young fan of Mad Magazine's absurdist sometimes controversial humor in the '70s, then no doubt you were also a collector of Wacky Packages, the spoofs of common household products that seemed to live in the same universe. What Were Wacky Packages?. Wacky Packages were TOPPS collectible...
A Massive ‘Harry Potter’ Exhibit Makes Its Way to New England This September
There have been very few, if any, book and movie series that have been more popular than Harry Potter. Legions of devoted fans will travel all over the world to get closer to the movie stars, props, and experiences having to do with the books and films. Starting in September,...
Love Poke? New Hawaiian-Inspired Restaurant Open in Kittery, Maine
Man, I love a poke bowl! It's just the most perfect, light dinner or lunch option in the summer! For those hot days where you don't want to eat anything too heavy but also want something more exciting than a salad, a poke bowl is the answer to your prayers.
Fourth of July 2024: Here’s Where to Watch Fireworks Across Maine
Bangor - July 4, 9:30 p.m., Bangor waterfront. For more info, click here. Augusta - July 4, 9 p.m., Mill Park. For more info, click here. Bar Harbor - July 4, 9:15 p.m., Frenchman Bay. For more info, click here. Bath - July 4, 9:15 p.m., Bath waterfront. For more...
5 Spots Maine Folks Need to Just Hang Up Their Phone and Be Quiet
Recently, I was out to breakfast, and there was this guy a couple seats away that was yakking away full tilt, on his phone. About...Absolutely...Nothing. The weather, some restaurant he went to the week before, and then 3 more dumb phone calls just like that ensued. Totally the type of call that if I received, I'd either ignore, or excuse myself and go outside, like a gentleman. Unlike the slack jawed troglodyte down the way.
Do You Have to Report Elderly Maine Drivers Who Shouldn’t Drive?
I remember when my grandfather stopped driving. He called it a day all on his own. He was always super concerned with the safety of others when he was behind the wheel. He'd always say, I'd rather hit another car all day long, than hit a pedestrian." And it was true. Sometimes it felt like it took him 100 years to back out of the driveway.
Maine Bakery Named One of the Best in America
Our Pine Tree State is home to many amazing bakeries and places to get baked goods, but one, in particular, is getting national attention!. Everyone loves a good bakery, but there's something special about the ones in our neck of the woods. Blueberry pastries are always a hit, but in Maine, they just hit differently.
Maine Now Recognized as One of the Top States to Live in the US
I've grown up as a lifelong Mainer. I've tried moving away once or twice, but it never really stuck. Even if I did manage to head somewhere else for a while, I've always come back. It's a classic case of, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". I mean sure, you can certainly find some superficial reasons to not be that fond of Maine, but no matter where you go, you'll find reasons to not like it.
Maine Ranked as one of the Top States for a Good Night’s Sleep
In real life, no one sleeps worse than I do. I struggle a lot with sleep. Like, more than most people should. Although I don't have sleep apnea or anything like that, I have sooooo much trouble staying asleep. I can fall asleep like a champ, but usually a few hours later, I'm wide awake. There are times I'll go to bed at like, 9:30pm, and I'm awake for the day at 11:45pm. It's brutal.
Ugh, Deer Flies! I Just Discovered a Stupidly Easy Way to Outsmart Them
If your neighborhood is anything like mine, there's a specific two-week period in the summer when the temperature is steamy, the breeze is non-existent, and it happens. This happened precisely two days ago, just after a pretty bad thunderstorm. I walked out, inhaled the gloopy air, and a deer fly landed on me and bit HARD. It was waiting for me.
Maine Folks, Here are 5 Chill Meal Ideas to Beat The Summer Heat
It's no fun to cook in hot weather... At first, I figured I'd do a bunch of recipes for dinners in the heat. But as I got looking at ideas, I realized that it seems relegated to one of two things.... Salads and sandwiches. Those are great, and we'll address those in a minute, but what about just coming up with a good game plan to eat something halfway decent that doesn't have to be either of those?
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