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Stunning Historic Wiscasset, Maine, Home for Sale With Views of the Water Was Once a Post Office [PHOTOS]
If you're looking for a Maine home with a unique flair, rich with history, and boasting beautiful elegance, then 7 Middle Street in Wiscasset, Maine might be for you. A stunning brick building overlooking Sheepscot Harbor, this place was once a prestigious Customs Office and U.S. Post Office. Today, it...
Winthrop, ME’s White Duck Pub Now One of America’s Best Eateries
Probably a little more of each than I should, honestly. But suffice it to say, I'm no stranger to spending time and money on places that serve good food. One of my favorite things on Earth is to go out to eat. Even more so, I try to find new places I've never been to, so I can expand my palate, and my list of spots.
Who Else Remembers Video Disks? They Actually Existed!
I know what you're thinking: "Of course, I remember laser disks. I still have some in my basement!" But that's not what I am referring to. I'm talking about video disks. A friend and I were discussing my recent article, "Can You Identify These '70s Objects?" and the topic of home video came up. I then mentioned how much fun we had watching video disks in the early '80s. He replied, "Like video laser disks? The ones that look like giant CDs." I said, "No, the ones that looked like 78 RPM records."
CNN Names Portland, Maine, as One of America’s Best Towns to Visit in 2024
CNN named its top 10 list of America’s Best Towns to Visit in 2024, and two New England locations made the cut. Providence, Rhode Island, landed the No. 2 spot, which is nice, but let's talk about Portland, Maine, scoring No. 4 on the list. (Sorry, Rhode Island fans.)
Maine, New Hampshire, Has Had Two Tornado-Related Deaths Since 1950
First thing on Sunday morning, June 23, 2024, the National Weather Service out of Gray, Maine, issued a tornado watch for both Maine and New Hampshire, with predictions of the tornado-causing impact to hit more in the evening hours. While no tornado activity was reported in Maine, outside of just...
Big Black Snakes in Maine Are on the Endangered Species List
I was walking through the woods one day, and kicked what I thought was a large stick. That stick turned out to be a large black snake. I don't know who was more startled, me or the snake as it slithered away quickly. It did pass over my boots and gave me that eerie feeling it might crawl up my leg, but it didn't.
2nd Annual Maine Celebrity Golf Benefit Amazingly Raises $200,000
Celebrities from the entertainment, music, and sports worlds recently hit the links in Maine for one heck of a benefit tournament. After a successful first year, Shamrock Sports & Entertainment once again hosted Drive Fore Kids, a celebrity golf tournament that benefits local charities. The tournament was held at the Falmouth Country Club, just a short drive from Portland.
Can Maine People Put Hidden Traps On Their Land for Trespassers?
I grew up on cartoons, and it seemed like trapping people was natural. After a steady diet of cereal and Bugs Bunny every Saturday morning when I was a kid, I just sort of assumed that setting booby traps was just something you'd always be doing as an adult. Neighbor dog pooping on your lawn? Trap! Person stealing the apples off your trees? Trap!
In Maine, What Happens to Tourists Who get Traffic Tickets?
Depending on what part of the country you're in, I've heard it can be anywhere from no big deal, to a total nightmare when it comes to out-of-state tickets. You hear plenty of stories on social media and the news where people are all but harassed and extorted when it comes to trying to clear their names.
An Osprey Nest Wreaks Havoc in Bordering Maine Towns for 10 Hours
Honestly, nothing is shocking in the world anymore after surviving 2020. To the point that suggesting an entire species of birds may be waging war against an entire state for something that happened back in April 2024 seems completely logical. Osprey Nest Bath Maine. According to locals, for over 40...
Massachusetts Redditors are Hilariously Scheming to Take Maine Back
I see a lot of weird stuff on Reddit. We all do. Although, as social media sites go, it's kind of my favorite. It's not as toxic as some of the others can be. Cruising through the comment section on Facebook is often a wasteland of negative energy, and not remotely enough things to laugh at. Instagram is cool, but I can only sit through so many Flat Earth videos.
Major Recall Issued for 25 Amazon Items Now Sold in Maine
I shop online more often than in stores, for sure. Not for normal things, necessarily. I still go clothes shopping in stores. Plus grocery shopping, shoe shopping, etc. But for my music gear, I buy a lot from eBay and Reverb, and that sort of thing. I'm always hunting for the best deals. And a lot of it is weird stuff I can't get in other places.
20+ Photos: See Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and More During the Boston Celtics Championship Parade
The Boston Celtics have once again etched their name into basketball history, emerging as the champions of the 2024 NBA Finals. The team clinched the title by winning three games, losing one, and then getting one more win in Boston to seal the deal for the team's 18th total championship.
7 ‘Carol Burnett Show’ Characters Who Still Make Us Laugh
Comedy can quickly become outdated as styles, mannerisms, and references lose their appeal faster than ever. This rapid evolution often leaves some TV shows seeming outdated in no time at all. That said, when you revisit some of the more popular recurring sketches from The Carol Burnett Show, it becomes...
Maine has at Least 6 Great White Sharks Off Our Coast Right Now
When I saw Jaws, I honestly thought sharks didn't come to Maine. I knew we had little sand sharks and that sort of thing, but I always thought Great Whites were just something people had to worry about in like, Florida. I assumed Maine was exempt from that kind of horror. As we've learned in the last few years, that couldn't be farther from the truth.
Maine’s Bangor Int’l Airport Now Seeing a Surge in Romance Scams
Getting scammed has got to be the worst. A few years ago, I bought a custom-built snare drum from a guy online. It's actually one of my favorites in my collection. The guy turned the whole project around in about 6 weeks. About 18 months later, I commissioned him to build another one. So far, that was 18 months ago. At this point, on a daily basis I wonder if I will ever get that drum. Is my $900 deposit just gone? We'll see...
In Maine, Why Does it Look Like Something is Spitting on Plants?
I know that's kind of a blanket statement, but there's always something to be amazed by when it comes to nature. Sometimes amazement comes in the form of kinda gross stuff, though. I like to walk my dog in kind of a secret spot, and while it's nice to have some peace and quiet, there's all sorts of things to be awed and grossed out by.
Unpopular Opinion: Maine Drivers are Now the Worst in New England
I am not a poster child for how someone *should* drive a car. I'm not saying I'm a bad driver. Because no one ever does. Have you ever met anyone that admitted right out of the gate that they were a bad driver? Most folks are far too busy pointing a certain finger at other drivers, but never really give a thought to what their own habits are.
Iconic American Brand Closing Last Remaining U.S. Factory
An iconic brand, long a staple in kitchen cupboards across generations, is closing its last U.S. manufacturing facility and moving the entirety of its production operations to Mexico, where the bulk of its products are already made. Synonymous With Food Storage. Tupperware is so woven into our vocabulary that regardless...
Maine Wants You to Design the New State Flag, but There’s a Catch
This whole flag debate has been going on way too long. Let's be real... Haven't we all had just about enough of this? I won't lie, I think our current flag isn't that spectacular, but a pine tree and a star doesn't exactly add a "wow" factor either. But, it's been center-stage here in Maine for a hot minute as residents have haggled about our new flag for a few years.
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