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From Kittery to the Midcoast: 20+ Maine Lighthouses You Can’t Miss
Who doesn't love a lighthouse? Each one is unique in its own way. It truly feels like a lighthouse has its own identity. The character they display only appreciates by age. So, considering most lighthouses are 100 plus years old, that character is pouring out. How Many Lighthouses are in...
New Hampshire Golf Course Has Llamas as Personal Caddies
Well, this may just be the coolest golf experience I have seen in all of New England. The Mountain View Grand Golf Course, in Whitefield, NH will provide you with a personal llama as your caddie for a round of golf. This is so cool - but let's break it...
This Cave in Maine is Too Haunted and Dangerous to Visit
As spooky season arrives in Maine, you'll start to see decorations, candy, and seasonal offerings that will celebrate the occasion. But away from the happy side of Halloween, there's also the hauntings; ghost stories creepy enough to make the hair on the back of neck stand up. Given that Maine...
The No. 1 Destination Resort in the US is in Maine
Maine, the way life should be, was proven with this Kennebunkport resort as the number one destination in the country. USA Today's 10 Best 2024 Readers' Choice Awards has picked Hidden Pond as the number one Best Destination Resort. To say they are thrilled is an understatement. Emily Nelson, the...
First-Time Homebuyers in Maine Are Getting Homes With No Money Down
Sick and tired of renting and dreaming of your own place, but don’t think it’s in the cards? I've heard it quite a bit lately. I feel like there are still a lot of Mainers who are not aware of MaineHousing’s First Home Loan Program. I have been a fan of this program for a while now, but after taking a realtor-continued education class on this program, I felt that I needed to do my part in getting the word out a little more.
Popular Travel Site Names Maine’s Baxter State Park One of the Best in the Country
Maine's largest state park has gained some serious positive attention from a popular travel guide. The website Thrillist recently posted an article on the best state parks to visit in America. Excitingly, Maine's Baxter State Park was among the ones selected for this prestigious list. That's quite the accomplishment for one of Maine's premier destinations, especially considering the site only selected a total of 36 parks.
Portland, Maine’s Best Pizza: Top 15 Rated by Tripadvisor
I love pizza. It's unquestionably on the Mount Rushmore of comfort food. There's nothing like a few slices of the goods while you do practically anything. Ball game? Pizza. Party? Pizza. Funeral? Pizza. Wedding? Pizza. It's always a perfect time for pizza. Pizza is also extremely versatile. While people will...
Only Two New England States Consider Dogs Legal Family Members Vs. Property
Okay, if you're a dog lover, or pet lover in general, a law isn't necessary to determine that our pet is absolutely and totally a member of the family. However, when it comes to the law and all of that legal jargon, the following is quite interesting. According to Daily...
TikToker Struggles to Find a ‘Shiddy’ Spot in Picture-Perfect Maine
A TikToker whose channel goes by the name of @shiddyplaces. That's the clean version of the word that you no doubt know, so this might be some NSFW for some people, but I doubt many. You've been warned. The guy behind these clever videos uses Google Earth to search for...
Maine’s 2 Most Expensive Homes Sold in the Same Town for the Same Price
It's not really a surprise to most, Maine’s real estate game is wild right now, and nothing shows it off better than the sales of 4 Peradventure Way and 4 Bayberry Lane. Both of these homes top the list for the most expensive homes sold in Maine this year. Ironically, they sold for the same price and they are in the same town -- York, Maine.
The Best-Kept Secret in Maine Hiking: This Challenging Baxter Trail
A few years ago, I officially began my midlife crisis. While I sadly can't afford a Porsche or yacht, there are a few things I have been able to attach myself to. For starters, I can't get enough of jam band music. Phish and the Dead are constantly playing on my phone, car, or turntable. However, my questionable music choices are not what's relevant to this article.
Do You Work At One Of The 2024 Best Places to Work in Maine?
There are some familiar names on this year's list of the 'Best Places to Work in Maine'. Mainebiz reported on a list of businesses that include some that are always named like Machias Savings Bank, Allagash Brewing Co., and Cianbro. Mainebiz does point out a couple of new great places,...
Are These Actual Shipwrecks Off the Coast of Portland, Maine?
Maine's lengthy history is filled with twisted tales of abandoned vessels and sunken ships all throughout the state's rocky coastline. There have been several books and articles published over decades that detail some of the most fantastic stories that read like fantasy, filled with hidden treasure, plundering, and more. While...
Popular Scarborough, Maine, Seafood Restaurant Has No Plans to Reopen
Whenever a restaurant opens, there is excitement and curiosity. But whenever a restaurant closes or doesn't seem to be reopening, there are questions. And questions have lingered over one of the most recognizable restaurants in the Pine Point area of Scarborough. That would be Bayley's Seafood, a staple of the...
Massachusetts Man Won’t Come Back to Portland, Maine Because of Parking Fees
Portland has changed a lot over the past decade and is now known throughout the nation as a place where the food is amazing, the shopping is plentiful and the view of Casco Bay is breathtaking. The cat's out of the bag now. Everyone knows about Portland and they are...
Boston, Massachusetts, Actor Finds Big Success Switching to Baking on Sunset Boulevard
There are many people who plan a career and end up on a completely different path. Such is the case with one actor from Boston, who went out to Los Angeles to act, but when the pandemic hit in 2020, he wanted to spread a little joy to his friends. That's when he discovered that he had another passion: baking.
7 Best Farms in New Hampshire and Massachusetts for Delicious Apple Cider Donuts
One of my favorite things in the whole wide world is a an apple cider donut. Truthfully, I've not had one yet that I didn't love. Here are a few in New Hampshire and Massachusetts farms that make them. Cider Hill Farm in Amesbury makes their donuts fresh each morning....
Epic & Challenging Maine Hiking Trail Named the State’s Best
One of Maine's most awe-inspiring regions is getting some serious love. The state's famed 100 Mile Wilderness has been crowned the best hike of them all, according to the legendary Outside Magazine. The popular periodical posted about the best hikes in America. In fact, Outside picked one representative for each...
You Can Find These 7 Types Off Whales Off Maine’s Coast
You can't describe Maine without taking into account its vast wildlife population. This state is nothing without its animal kingdom, one that Mainers are very respectful of. Think about how much Maine's wildlife means to its people and economy. The state has built an entire industry based off of it. Whether it be for hunting, fishing, spotting, preservation, or even schooling, the state has embraced one of its greatest natural resources.
Are There Secret Underground Tunnels Beneath Bates College In Lewiston, Maine?
People come from all over the globe to get a higher education at one of Maine's most prestigious institutions, Bates College. They drive in cars, they fly in planes, they come by train or by foot to Lewiston because of Bates long-standing and well-earned reputation. But what if they could travel underground?
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