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Experience This Maine Museum Come to Life
The Cole Foundation will be celebrating their 50th anniversary the weekend of September 13th at The Cole Land Transportation Museum. One night that particularly stands out (because of the movies) is when actors and volunteers come together to bring the unique experience of the museum coming to life!. The Entire...
Man Seriously Injured after He Fell Asleep & Hit a Tree in Maine
A 76-year-old man was seriously injured after falling asleep at the wheel and crashing head-on into a tree in Harpswell on Monday night. Jeffrey Berkowitz was transported to Maine Medical Center with life-threatening injuries, said WGME News. Man Crashed Head-On into a Tree. The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office said Berkowitz...
Check Out The List-2024 Maine State Fairs Are Not Over Yet
Summer may be winding down, but there are still plenty of fairs to come!. Yeah, you can feel it in the air if you wake up and go to work really early in the morning. There have been a couple days this week where I thought "Hey, this is almost hoodie weather" Oh, and pants, I'm going to have to put on pants again soon, but contrary to popular belief, Summer 2024 doesn't officially end until September 22nd!
Popular Podcast Makes Fun of This New England State’s Motto
A popular podcast recently had some fun with one of New England’s most unique mottos—can you really blame them?. In a time where everyone and their uncle seems to have a podcast, topics range from the profound to the downright absurd. One show, known for its deep dives into professional wrestling, has now turned its attention to mottos in the Northeast.
Maine Slayed by Dan + Shay
If you went into 'The Heartbreak on The Map' tour to be energized and entertained, then your price of admission delivered. Dylan Marlowe, Jake Owen, and headliners Dan + Shay kept the crowd dancing and singing along all night long. Maine Pre-Party with Q106.5. Like every country show, Q106.5 and...
In Maine, Have You Ever Seen the Super Unique Ghost Pipe Plant?
I see a lot of weird stuff in the woods behind my house. I don't live any place particularly special. I'm not in some mega-remote location or anything. To be fair, I don't exactly live right in town either. But I'm in a woodsy enough area, that if I decide to do a little walking out back with my dog or something, there's a good chance I may see something a little funky.
Maine Voters Can Now Request Absentee Ballots for November’s Election
I don't know about you, but I hate waiting in line. Yes, I'm an impatient person. That's probably a given. But sometimes waiting in line can just be the worst. When you're starving to the point of snacking on the lint in your pocket, seeing a huge line of people waiting to get into the restaurant you were hoping to get into, makes your heart sink into the floor.
23-Year-Old Man Died & Two Injured after Rollover Crash in Maine
A 23-year-old man died and two were injured after a rollover crash early Saturday morning on the Golden Road in T3 Indian Purchase Township. The Maine State Police said Benjamin Harvey from Rollinsford, New Hampshire was pronounced dead at the scene. Two People Injured. Two other people in the vehicle...
Internet Sensation Jack Palmer of Dysart’s Fame Passes Away
We regret to let you know that Jack Palmer has passed away. Jack and his wife Sonya rocketed to fame in December 2012 thanks to a Dysart's commercial for their chicken pot pies featuring the buttery flaky crust. The YouTube video has been seen over 9.6 million times. It was...
16-Year-Old Seriously Injured after Motorcycle Crash in Maine
A 16-year-old male was seriously injured after a motorcycle crash in Portland on Sunday evening. The crash happened around 6:10 pm at the intersection of Brighton Avenue and Raymond Road. Rider Left Roadway and Crashed into a Tree. The Portland Police Department said “a 16-year-old male from Portland was riding...
Stephen King Trolls Elon Musk On Social Media
The most famous person to ever live in Bangor, is not a fan, to put it mildly. If you ever want to see the bottom of the barrel when it comes to social media, look no further than X, or as I call it, "The Artist Formerly Known As Twitter."
Popular Serial Killer Show Returns With Maine Actor
DEXTER IS COMING BACK?!? - me screaming. That was my wife's alarm clock this morning. I may be a few days late in receiving this news, but yes, Dexter Morgan will be returning to Showtime in not just a prequel this December, but a sequel as well with a date not yet announced.
Two People Injured after Head-On Collision in Maine
Two people were injured Sunday afternoon following a head-on crash on Route 35 in Standish. The collision happened around 5 pm near the Standish and Windham border, said WGME News. Driver Crossed Centerline. The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said one driver had minor injuries after crossing the centerline and hitting...
One Person Rescued from River and Hospitalized in Maine
One person was sent to the hospital after being rescued from the Kennebunk River on Saturday night. The Kennebunk Fire-Rescue said the person went into the river behind Hurricanes Restaurant on Western Avenue. K-9 Located the Person on the Side of the River. “A KPD K9 was able to track...
Here Are the 20 Most Popular Restaurants in Portland, Maine, Right Now
One of my favorite things to do on an open weekend is taking a trip in-state to a new establishment to eat. My wife and I will drive hours based on a review, article, tip, social media post, you get the point. It's fun, adventurous, and always satisfies the pallet.
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...
25 of the Best and Most Popular Chinese Restaurants in Maine
Nothing beats good Chinese food. There is something so delightful about good Chinese food. Heck, there's even something delightful about not-so-good Chinese food. It's one of my favorite things to get takeout. In fact, I don't remember the last time I actually ate Chinese food IN a restaurant. That said,...
House Fire Destroyed Home and Killed Pet in Maine
A house was engulfed in flames and a pet died Thursday afternoon after a fire in Isleboro. Crews from Lincolnville Fire Department contacted the Isleboro Fire Department to provide mutual aid and took a ferry boat to the island. House was in Flames. “After a 15 minute ride on the...
Explosion and Fire Destroyed Two Homes and Two Injured in Maine
An explosion at a home in Sinclair caused two houses to burn down and injured two people Saturday evening. Two Homes Destroyed & Two Injured after Explosion & Fire in Maine. The Maine State Police said the explosion happened around 7 pm at 441 Shore Road. “The cause of the explosion is still under investigation.” The Fire Marshal’s Office was called to the scene.
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