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Another Maine School District Bans Smartphones and Smartwatches
Those of us born way back in the 1900s can remember a time when we didn’t carry our phones with us all day long. And we definitely did not have them with us at school. Yes, when we were in school, we went through the entire day without having our phones. If we were lucky enough to have a phone, we left it in our car (sometimes, the phone was built into the car) or our locker. But more likely, we did not get our first cellphone until we were adults.
Are Maine Convenience Stores Now Starting to Add Self Checkouts?
We're used to this sort of thing at Hannaford's or Walmart... I remember when self-checkouts became more and more of a thing. Heck, I remember when there was no such thing at all. And when they came out, there seemed to be much rejoicing. Many folks seemed thrilled to have some amount of control over their shopping/checkout destiny.
These 8 Maine Restaurants Named Best in the Country
Whether we've all realized it or not, in a sense, we've all become foodies of some sort, and the proof is in the content that we digest (no pun intended) the most. Food Network shows, YouTube features like Dave Portnoy's insanely popular One Bite Pizza Reviews, the existence of published digital features like Food & Wine, and the list goes on and on.
Maine’s Best Unknown Trail Can Be Found in Acadia National Park
Maine rightfully is Vacationland. The well-earned nickname has only grown stronger over the years, especially with the state gaining more and more exposure (thanks, world wide web). Maine is constantly being compared, contrasted, dissected, observed, and reviewed by websites from across the globe. These articles can be great reference guides...
Person From Maine Needs Help Because Mosquitos Won’t Stop Biting Their Ass
There's lot of potential hazards any time you step foot into the Maine woods. There's plenty of wildlife, most of which is more scared of you than you are of them. There's a handful of plants that can do some damage and make for an unpleasant evening. The weather in Maine can change in an instant and become an issue as well. But one of the most annoying and irritating hazards is the pesky little bugs.
SAFE Summer BBQ Foods for Our Maine Dogs
Earlier, we shared unsafe foods we should avoid sharing with our 4-legged friends during those summer BBQs regardless of how adorably persistent that they are. What foods CAN we share with our dogs during say our 4th of July BBQ or any similar summer outing? Here is what a few experts have to recommend.
This Maine Bar Was Named Best ‘Dive’ in the State
It’s no secret that our Pine Tree State is filled with great places to unwind and grab a drink, but this one, in particular, is apparently the best!. Dive bars often get a bad rap just from their name, but truly, they're beloved by many. Unlike fancy restaurants or upscale breweries, dive bars are generally more down-to-earth.
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