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10 Essential Items Every Mainer Has in Their Closet
You know how Hawaii has the Hawaiin shirt? Well, Mainers have Bean Boots...and so much more. There are some items that if you live in Maine, are essential and most definitely either in your closet or mud room. Yes, in Maine we all have a mud room, even if it's only two feet of space when you first enter your home.
Vicious, Aggressive, Predatory Yellowjacket Species Arrives New England
While mosquitoes and other insects including bees and wasps disappear after summer, this vicious, aggressive yellowjacket species is starting to dangerously buzz around New England. According to the Medicine Net website, this latest yellowjacket species hails from Central America area are immensely more aggressive toward us humans without provocation and...
Scammers Posing as Bankers Now Targeting Small Business Owners in Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts
New England small business owners are some of the hardest-working people you will ever meet. They have left the security of a job in order to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. In many cases, they risk financial failure in doing so. That's one of the reasons it is so heartbreaking to...
Maine Destination Named Among Best Places to Travel in the Fall
This spot in our Pine Tree State was named one of the best places to travel in the country during the fall season. And really, it's no surprise that Maine made an appearance on such a list. This particular vacation spot is a standout, offering sights and views that folks ‘from away’ come to experience.
The Food Network Names ‘The Best Cheeseburger In Maine’
The Food Network is a popular American cable channel that focuses on food, cooking, and lifestyle programming. Launched in 1993, it has become a leading destination for food enthusiasts. The Food Network features a wide range of programming, including, cooking shows, food competitions, food & travel destinations, and reality TV...
Only One Maine Town Ranked Among Top 150 Budget-Friendly Stays in Nation
Do you think Maine has become too expensive to visit? The answer to that question is a little complicated. On one side, the prices to visit places like Portland have skyrocketed in recent years. That's a simple case of supply and demand. Portland has become a global vacation destination and there isn't enough supply to meet demand in the summer months.
5 Things You Didn’t Know About the Big Freeport Indian
It has stood overlooking Route 1 in Freeport for over 50 years and is one of Maine's most popular landmarks. The Big Freeport Indian, or as some call it, the Big F------ Indian sees visitors every year from all around the country, most of them stumbling across it on their way to L.L. Bean.
Look at These Antique New Hampshire License Plates Over 115 Years Old
Historic antiques are always impressive, especially when well-kept. Take these license plates found in New Hampshire, which are well over 100 years old. I found these in a Facebook Group called "Forgotten New Hampshire." They were posted by a man named Matt Black. He wrote:. I am a picker here...
Maine Humorist Tim Sample Retiring From Stage Shows
After 50 years of taking the stage for countless shows, Maine humorist Tim Sample has decided to retire from stage performances. If you have lived in Maine for any time, you know that Tim Sample is a legendary performer who shares his unique Maine humor in a thick Maine accent that all Mainers can relate to. However, when he's not performing, the accent seems to fade away.
Massachusetts Physician Talks About Upcoming GLP-1 Weight Loss Pill
We've all heard about the weight loss injections that people have been taking, some with amazing results. There is even something called "Ozempic Face." If only there was a pill to take, instead of needles. Well, soon there may be. Harvard Professor Talks Weight Loss Medication. There have been pills...
Three of the Best Motel Towns in America Are in Maine
It’s no surprise that Maine has some of the best motel towns in America. We’re called ‘Vacationland’ for a reason!. Folks ‘from away’—visitors from all over—come to our beautiful Pine Tree State. With so much to see and do, they need a place to stay. That’s why motels are vital to Maine’s tourism scene, and we’re proud to have some of the best!
Maine’s Fryeburg Fair 2024 Introduces New Safety Measures
While Maine is home to dozens of great agricultural fairs, one fair stands out above the rest. The Fryeburg Fair, Maine’s Blue Ribbon Classic, is not only the largest fair in the state, it also serves as the end of Maine fair season. The fair got its start in...
Paddle Your Way Through an Incredible Shipwreck Off the Coast of Maine
The Maine coastline can offer any traveler a host of amazing sights. And while lighthouses, beaches, and wildlife offer incredible amounts of adventure, there's something truly mysterious and intriguing about shipwrecks. That includes the one that sits on the coast of Castine, Maine, that looks it could be straight out of a Pirates of the Caribbean movie.
Stars Align for 11th Annual Stargazing Event at Maine Landmark
Now, you may think you have seen some stars in your life, especially if you live in Maine. There are very few areas where light pollution completely ruins the night sky. However, your backyard viewing is nothing compared to what you will witness in the vast darkness of Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument.
Will Maine Pass the ‘Red Flag Law’ for Gun Safety?
Maine currently does not have a true red flag law but instead is the only state in the nation that has a yellow flag law, according to CBS News, which is a more limited version of the red flag law that is currently used in other states. The yellow flag...
How My Wooly Bear Caterpillar Predicts Maine’s Chilly Upcoming Winter
Sometimes folklore can truly have some hidden meanings, so if you are in to it like I am, you are probably not going to like the following information. But you can at least take it as a warning in order to prepare. Here we go. The other day, I was...
New Hampshire’s Most Breathtaking Scenic Fall Foliage Drives
If you've never jumped in the car to be one of those "leaf peepers" that New Hampshire gets every year, you are missing out on some of the most beautiful parts of being a New Englander. Every where you go in the 603 is pretty in the fall, but here...
Three New Hampshire Towns Ranked Among Top Budget-Friendly Stays in Nation
Let's face it, the cost of traveling isn't getting any cheaper. But the average American still has the desire to travel and see what the rest of the country has to offer. Budget-friendly motels play a crucial role in giving millions of Americans the opportunity to travel when they other wise my not be able to due to financial constraints.
Famous Augusta, Maine, Sturgeon Sculptures Hit The Auction Block
For the last couple of years, downtown Augusta has been home to beautiful sculptures of sturgeon all along Water Street. If you're not familiar with the sturgeon of the Kennebec, they are prehistoric fish that make their way up from the ocean each year and do fabulous belly flops above the water in hopes of attracting a mate.
Survey Reveals Maine as the Nation’s Most Honest State
I'm not here to call anyone out, or shed any unwanted light on myself for that matter. But that seems like a pretty big award, so to speak. I've certainly gotten enough second opinions on car repairs and inspections to know that not everyone is as honest as they should be. Or at least could be.
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