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Iconic Spot Named ‘Most Unusual Maine Restaurant Experience’
This one-of-a-kind spot can be found right here in Maine. Lovefood is a popular online food platform that provides recipes, cooking guides, food news, restaurant reviews, and meal planning. They also make lists, which we love, so when it came down to choosing the most unique dining experience in each...
Farewell to Slab, One of Portland, Maine’s Favorite Pizza Spots
Another iconic Portland, Maine, restaurant is closing its doors. Slab has officially announced it will be shutting down its Preble Street location, effective October 12. And so goes another one of Portland's wonderful institutions. You can see their statement on Facebook below:. According to the Bangor Daily News, the massive...
Portland, Maine, Police Warn: Firearms Stolen from Unlocked Vehicles on the Rise
Lock your vehicles, Mainers. According to News Center Maine, that’s the message Portland police are driving home as firearms are being stolen from unlocked vehicles across the city. Of course, this isn't the first time we've heard a report of a firearm being stolen out of a vehicle, but...
Maine’s Charlie Lopresti Just Broke a Maine Record With This Monster
WGME CBS 13's Charlie Lopresti is one hell of a pumpkin grower. Charlie Lopresti isn't just the Chief Meteorologist at WGME CBS13, he's also a master pumpkin grower. He's been growing giant pumpkins for years and has entered many fairs. This tiny little beast was at the 2024 Cumberland Fair.
Superheroes, Princesses, and Lightsabers – Kids Con New England is Coming to Maine
If you have kids or are a kid at heart, get ready for a spectacular con coming to the Doubletree Hotel in South Portland. Kids Con New England is the largest comic con for kids. As they say on their website, it was created to inspire creativity and learning through family-friendly comics, children’s books, art, workshops, gaming, and fun activities.
Westbrook aims to have the 'coolest voters in Maine' with epic new voting sticker
WESTBROOK, Maine — Election day is less than a month away and, regardless of your age, you must admit you look forward to receiving and proudly wearing your "I voted" sticker. Each year the stickers are some variation of red, white, and blue, with the powerful words "I voted,"...
Open Letter to the Dangerous Drivers Speeding Too Fast Past Maine Schools
This is a quick little PSA that I decided would be beneficial to have circulate the internet after hearing the impact it had on local parents once I spoke about it recently. As I'm sure most of you already know, there's been an ongoing issue in towns in Maine. Just...
Children’s Museum in Portland, Maine, Holding Adults-Only Halloween Event
"I don't want to grow up, I want to be a kid" is one of the most famous slogans in American commercial history. That slogan belonged to Toys 'R' Us, which consistently reminded all of us that being an adult doesn't mean you have to lose your youthful enthusiasm. It's...
Maine students emphasize the importance of voting and civic engagement
Emilia Toth had been involved in political issues even before she started college at the University of Southern Maine, but once she moved to Maine as a transfer student in 2022, she said it felt like no one on campus was talking about state or federal races, or making plans to vote in the midterm […]
Coats & Toys for Kids 2024
MAINE, USA — Join NEWS CENTER Maine as we help families stay warm and spread the holiday cheer with this year's 42nd annual Coats & Toys for Kids campaign. This year will feature a one-day collection on Dec. 5 at five different locations throughout Maine. Times on collection day are currently to be determined (TBD) at a later date.
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