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The Hidden History of Portland, Maine’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles Building
The State of Maine has 13 Bureau of Motor Vehicles locations across Maine, but none have the unique history that the BMV building in Portland has. If you've ever had to go to the odd-shaped building on Presumpscot Street to register your car, take a driving test, or renew your license, you may not have been aware of what the building you were standing in was previously used for.
Take the Family to One of Only 11 Drive-In Movie Theaters Left in New England
When we were kids, we'd get our pajamas on, mom would load a cooler with sodas and sandwiches, we'd pop some popcorn to bring with us, and off we went with our parents and some additional neighborhood kids to the local drive-in theater for a double feature. We'd never stay...
Two Men Arrested after Drug Trafficking Investigation in Maine
Two men were arrested early Friday morning after a lengthy drug trafficking investigation in Lewiston. Two Men Arrested after Drug Trafficking Investigation. The Lewiston Police Department said 35-year-old Keith Gauthier and 48-year-old David Giasson, both from Lewiston, were taken into custody after a search warrant was executed at 70 River Street.
Two Seriously Injured after Motorcycle and Car Crash in Maine
Two people were seriously injured Saturday morning after a head-on motorcycle and car crash in Baldwin. The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office said speed and unsafe driving were factors in the collision on Route 113 around 8:30 am. Car Tried to Pass in Opposite Lane at Crest of Hill. Deputies...
Is It Legal to Bury Someone on Your Property in Maine?
You want to create a family burial ground for your loved ones on your property in Maine, but is it legal to do so? The answer is yes, but there are a few things that the State of Maine requires you to do. I had never seen a modern family...
Everything We Know About Donald Trump Rally Shooting Victims
Two people are reportedly dead and another person critically injured after the apparent shooting at the Donald Trump campaign rally. The horrific shooting took place at 6:13 PM on Saturday (July 13) while Trump was campaigning in Butler, Pennsylvania. According to new reports, the alleged shooter was killed in addition to at least one attendee in the crowd.
Donald Trump Bloodied During Rally Shooting: REPORT
Former President Donald Trump was left bloodied during a campaign rally during an apparent shooting. On Saturday (July 13) at 6:13 PM, at least seven popping noises reverberated at the campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Secret Service agents were seen tackling and covering Trump who was at his podium speaking when the popping noises took place and he immediately grabbed his ear almost instantaneously after the popping sounds were made. Trump was photographed bloodied on his ear, cheek and teeth.
Plane Lost Flying Over New England 53 Years Ago Just Found in a Popular New England Lake
Finally, a 53-year mystery has been solved. George Nikita left his four-year-old daughter, Kristina Nikita Coffey, at home 53 years ago, not knowing it was the last time he would see her. He and four others boarded a plane on a snowy night in January 27, 1971, in Burlington, Vermont....
‘Stuff the Bus’ with School Supplies in Presque Isle, Maine
It’s time to Stuff the Bus in Aroostook County. Join the Aroostook County Action Program (ACAP), Townsquare Media and our sponsors, Katahdin Trust Company and UScellular, as we collect school supplies for students in need. Stuff the Bus Sponsored by Katahdin Trust Company and UScellular. Thanks to the Stuff...
A Visit to This Beer Garden Oasis in Maine Should Be on Your Summer Bucket List
Summer in Maine has arrived. Everybody knows it's going to fly by quick, which means if there are things you want to do, you best get to planning and experiencing them before the chill of fall begins to set in. For some, that will mean plenty of adventure on Maine's...
Three People Injured after Head-On Crash with Ambulance in Maine
Three people were injured Friday after a head-on collision involving an ambulance and another vehicle in Oxford. The crash happened at the intersection of Main Street and Industrial Road. Two EMS Personnel Injured in Ambulance. Two emergency medical personnel were injured and taken to Stephens Memorial Hospital in stable condition.
Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Attempted Murder in Maine
A 35-year-old man will spend 18 years in prison for trying to strangle and kill the mother of his children and assaulting an officer in Waterville. Irineu Goncalves from Revere, Massachusetts was sentenced Wednesday to 30 years with all but 18 years suspended for Attempted Murder, Domestic Violence Criminal Threatening and Assault on an Officer.
Enter Your Medieval Era by Visiting These Six Castles in New Hampshire & Massachusetts
We're not going to lie, these majestic places are so incredibly cool. You'd typically expect to find castles all over Europe, but did you know that we have several here in New Hampshire and Massachusetts? They may be replicas rather than authentic structures dating back to medieval days, but that doesn't change the fact that entering these spaces feels like taking a step back in time.
Remember This Tourist Who Visited ‘Baaah Haabah’ And Loved It?
We became huge fans of him, after we saw his TikTok love letter to Bar Harbor. Tourist season in Bar Harbor is in full swing, but around the end of October, things get pretty quiet around our favorite costal town, so since it is a Flashback Friday, why not take another look back at one of our most beloved posts about Maine's favorite destination.
Only One State in the Country has Worse Infrastructure than Maine
The road I live on sucks. As a lifelong Mainer, I've complained plenty about things like the state of our roads, or internet options. Heck, you wanna talk about discouraging road battles... I live in an area where the town I live in says I live on a state road, so they don't maintain it. They don't pave it, they hardly ever plow it in the winter, and generally just ignore all of us that live out there.
All Redbox Kiosks in Maine Are Closed
Maine has several Redbox kiosks all over the Pine Tree State, and they will soon disappear. A sad day for those who do not like change or struggle with new technology, but a devastating day for Redbox's over 1000 employees who haven't be paid, and will be left without a job, and without severance.
Experience the Best: Mount Katahdin Among America’s Favorite Hiking Trails
Maine's tallest peak received high praise from a premier outdoor website. The travel site Hiking People listed Mount Katahdin as one of the 10 best hikes in the United States. Ranked at number two, the site writes that it... ...provides a great view of the Maine backcountry standing almost a...
Orono Art Fest Continues the Tradition in Maine
Orono Arts Fest brings together a mix of local and regional artists for the enjoyment of the Orono, Maine community and beyond. - oronoartsfest.com. It almost seemed like the town of Orono was not going to have an arts festival this summer that so many Mainers looked forward to since 2011. Stillwater Community Arts previously hosted "Artsapalooza," Orono's original arts festival that celebrated the talents of so many artists in Maine for well over the past decade, but stated in March of 2024 that they would no longer be able to continue after 13 years of service. No reason was given as to why, but it was mentioned that putting on the event took many hours of fundraising.
In Maine, Can You Get in Trouble for Defacing a Political Sign?
I literally hate everything about politics. I understand it's a necessary evil in this country, and I won't jump on a soapbox about it. It is what it is. Truthfully though, I typically describe myself as a political atheist, so to speak. So when it comes to something like political signs that pop up every time there's an election, I try to just look straight forward and ignore them.
Why You Shouldn’t Wear a T-shirt in Swimming Pools This Summer
More and more public pools (and even some private pools) are banning their guests from wearing T-shirts when swimming. But it's not just about keeping a strict dress code or swimmer safety. Why Pools Ban Some Shirts In Pools. It doesn't matter why you'd want to wear a T-shirt while...
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