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Spend a Day Floating Down This River in Maine for Only $30
The temperatures are officially hot, and that means we're all looking for different ways to cool off without breaking a sweat. One of the great ways to do that in Maine is by river tubing. Everyone and their mother knows about tubing down the Saco River. In fact, everyone and...
Go for the Gold: Maine Would Dominate These Five Olympic Events
It's crazy to think that another four years (well, technically, three, since the last Summer Olympics were held in 2021 because of you-know-why) have already passed, and we're on the brink of another few weeks of the world's best competing head-to-head for their country's bragging rights. The opening ceremonies for...
Local Bakery in Portland, Maine, Gains Fame for Its Superb Bread
A Portland baking staple has recently received some well-deserved national attention. The fine folks over at The Bread Guide decided to take a look at bakeries across the country to try and determine the best bread bakers in each state. The results were posted recently, and Maine's representative was Standard Baking Company, an outstanding choice.
10 Slang Terms Mainers Use That Out-of-Staters Don’t Understand
Abby Norman, a blogger for the Bangor Daily News, came up with a list of words only Mainers use, and called it "The Outta Statah's Guide to Maine Slang". It's a great list and handy guide for that friend of yours "from away". Here are some of my favorites, along with a few that I heard as a kid that I'd like to add.
Why is the Elaborate ‘Yankee Candle’ Massachusetts Estate Still for Sale?
An indoor water park, tennis, and basketball courts, a two-story arcade, bowling alley, clubhouse, pool cabana, spa, two car barns, and two guest houses are all on these park-like grounds with fountains, pergolas, ponds, and waterfalls. The spa is 55,000 square feet, and the indoor water park is inspired by...
Before Movies, Massachusetts-Born Steve Carell Was a Radio Star
Steve Carell is hilarious. That goes without saying. So, regardless of where he's from, New Englanders would be a massive fan of him anyway. But, that said, we get to brag on him a bit, because Steve is one of us -- a New Englander, born and raised, in Concord, Massachusetts, according to his IMDb page.
A New Sports Bar in Massachusetts Includes an ‘Adult Playground’ That Looks So Fun
A new sports bar in Massachusetts has childlike adults excited all over New England. If you are like me, you cannot sit still. All of my favorite bars, breweries, and restaurants have fun things to do while eating or drinking. Sure, sitting at a bar and talking with your significant...
Which Maine Specialty License Plate Is the Most Popular? Here’s How They Rank By Sales
In 1994, Maine began offering specialty license plates for an extra charge beyond registration, with a portion of the extra fees going to a cause depicted on the plates. Currently there are nine specialty plates available in Maine. The Bangor Daily News gathered the data of sales from specialty plates...
Augusta Named Maine’s Most Beautiful College Town, and It Makes No Sense
Every year, people flock to Maine to enjoy the state's natural beauty. Whether it's a trip to the beach in the summertime, a hike through foliage-draped trails in the fall, or a ski run down one of the state's snow capped mountains in the winter, there is no denying Maine's gorgeous nature.
This Massachusetts City Ranked 3rd Best City for the Most Attractive Women in the U.S.
Amazing. Recently, I wrote about how Boston, Massachusetts, was ranked the 4th best city in the world to find the most attractive men, according to yourtango.com. Now, I just found a list for the girlies too. Yourtango also ranked Boston in the top five cities for the most attractive humans, but at #3 for having the most attractive ladies. I agreed with the ranking they gave the dudes at #4, which you can read all about here, and I'm gonna have to agree on this ranking for the ladies too.
This Website Got Maine’s ‘Most Popular Slang Term’ So Incredibly Wrong It’s Embarrassing
I came across an interesting article the other day, while perusing Al Gore's World Wide Web. It's all about America's favorite slang terms. I was absolutely stoked, because who doesn't love a good phrase that everyone in the entire region enjoys overusing until you are blue in the face?. The...
Dave Portnoy Reviews a New England Classic and Falls in Love All Over Again
For many people throughout New England, there are stories and fond memories wrapped around one regionally-based pizza chain, Papa Gino's. Papa Gino's has dubbed itself "New England's favorite neighborhood pizza", and had more than 150 regional locations at the height of its success. But a 2018 bankruptcy filing caused Papa...
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