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There’s a Secret ‘Pong’ Game in Your Instagram DMs (and It’s Super Addictive)
I like to think I'm pretty tech-savvy. I was using the space bar on my iPhone as a mousepad long before it became a viral "hidden" feature, and I was shaking my phone to "undo" before it was cool (only accidentally throwing it across the room once—so far). That's...
Should This Maine Railroad Corridor Be Converted to a Recreational Trail?
The MaineDOT is asking towns from Standish over to Fryeburg for their opinions on a proposed conversion of a 31-mile section of the inactive Mountain Division Rail Corridor, to an interim use, off-road, shared-use path. The 31-mile section of the Mountain Divisio targeted for conversion runs from Johnson Field in...
If This Tree is In Your Maine Yard, It’s Killing Your Other Trees
There's always an invasive something trying to take over your yard. Every other week, there's a new bug, or a new plant that's trying to take over. Right now, Japanese beetles have been absolutely pummeling my yard. I've got traps everywhere, but for every one I trap, there seem to be 50 more out on my raspberry bushes.
One of the Country’s Best Car-Free Cities Is Portland, Maine
Congratulations are in order for our beloved Portland, Maine, after being named one of the best car-free cities in America. Maine's largest city was one of just 26 cities to be given this recognition by the popular travel site Love Exploring. The website determined that Portland was one of the county's elite towns where a car isn't needed to enjoy all of its beauty and fun.
Take Our Portland on Tap Survey for Your Chance to Win a $100 Visa Gift Card
We want to make it the best we can be, so we're looking for your help!. Take this short survey to answer some questions to help us in our planning the next beer event, and you'll be entered to win a $100 Visa gift card. Talk about a win-win!. We...
Massive Swarm of Dragonflies Invades Rhode Island Beach
Misquamicut Beach in Rhode Island was in the path of a massive dragonfly migration. The weather in New England this summer has been perfect beach weather. If you've been to the beach you know it's a chore with a lovely day at the beach reward. You've got to pack everything you will need for several hours of relaxing, playing, and eating.
Heartwarming Act of Kindness in Newmarket, New Hampshire, Gives us All the Feels
Let's face it, social media can be a very toxic place. Lately we are seeing people use it as an outlet to express their political beliefs which in theory should be totally fine. Freedom of speech, right? But unfortunately people start insulting each other's character based on who they are going to vote for in November and it all gets real ugly real quick.
Maine Center Explains When You Should Rescue A Baby Bird
Some children in my neighborhood tugged my hand and wanted to show me the bird's nest low in their tree. There sat three blue robin's eggs, with one about to burst all the way through its shell. The kids so wanted to touch the eggs, but their mother had told...
Making Waves: These 3 New England Handicap-Accessible Beaches Create Memorable Beach Days for All
The beach is a wonderful place and so many people are able to enjoy walking the beaches, collecting shells, feeling the waves, and the breeze across their cheeks. Did you ever wonder how visitors with mobility impairments maneuver the beach?. Many beaches make an effort to create that experience for...
Rare ‘Devil Bird’ from the South Seen for the First Time in Maine
Maine has had its fair share of rare bird visitors. Over the years, Maine has been an accidental home to some fairly exotic birds. The Stellar's Sea Eagle was a huge hit for a minute. There was also the rare Great Black hawk that was long way from home, and eventually had to be put down, because of it's inability to adapt to or climate.
VIDEO: Huge Wild Turkey Goes Nuts Damaging Car in Boston, Massachusetts
You expect a lot of things to happen to your car in Boston, Massachusetts. Having it attacked by a turkey is not one of them. This happened on July 15, on Cummings Road in Brighton. WBZ News says that Alicia Mastroianni went to Boston Children's Hospital to work. When she got out she found a note on her car and figured it was hit, because it was all scratched up. As she told WBZ-TV,
Was Interstate 95 Originally Supposed to Skip Right By Bangor, Maine?
This story was told to me by a coworker who used to be pretty close friends with Galen Cole, who's a legendary figure in the Bangor area. He will come into the story more in a bit... But, near as I can tell, there's no official record of this. But one look at a map of Maine's highways will at least support this theory. So what I'm saying is... This could be 100% fact, or complete fiction.
Have You Tried The Shipwreck Challenge at This Lewiston, Maine, Diner?
If you drive not far off the Lewiston exit of the Maine Turnpike, through the traffic lights, and take a right, you'll find a hidden gem at 713 Webster Street. Webber Street Convenience and Diner has everything you need in a pinch but also serves delicious food with a little something for everyone.
Jimmy Fallon Visits Bar Harbor For Some Lobster
The host of The Tonight Show took Downeast Maine by storm, over the weekend!. It's not unusual to have the occasional celebrity sighting around these parts, especially during the summer months, because if you think about it, Maine is the perfect getaway, right?. Imagine if you were just hanging out...
Frederick Richard, Stephen Nedoroscik Become First New Englanders to Medal for Team USA in 2024 Olympics
As of the end of Monday, July 29, Team USA continued to lead the pack in most medals earned for the 2024 Paris Olympics at 20. And capping off the day was the men's gymnastic team scoring a bronze medal, their first in over 16 years, according to Time Magazine. U-S-A! U-S-A!
12 Maine Dining Spots That Made It on TV but Are No More
I can't tell you how many hours I have wasted devoted my life to food-oriented television programming. Realty shows, game shows, travel shows, holiday shows, the concept doesn't matter. If it's about food, I'll give it a shot. It's also a wonderful way to discover restaurants in towns or places...
The Most Expensive Home to Sell in Maine in 2023 is Truly Breathtaking
So, let's talk about the most baller real estate transaction in Maine for 2023—26 Jocelyn Rd in Scarborough. Listed by Karen Reiche and John Scribner of LandVest Inc., this gem, located in the Prouts Neck area, sold for a whopping $11.5 million in October 2023. What makes this property...
20 Under-the-Radar Portland, Maine, Joints That Locals Love
Our lovely Portland, Maine, has swiftly become an absolute rocket in the food and beverage department. Countless articles, hit TV shows, and an amazing word of mouth campaign has taken the Portland culinary scene and lifted it to an epic level. All I have to say is "it's about time."...
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...
Stop & Shop to Close 15 Store Locations in New England
This is going to be a rough holiday season for many Stop & Shop employees in New England. The Company announced that it is closing 32 "underperforming" stores on or before November 2, 2024, including 8 Massachusetts locations, 5 Connecticut locations and 2 in Rhode Island. The article states that...
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