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Why Everyone Thinks Bob’s Discount Furniture is Closing in New England
No, that's not the Bob's that is closing. The internet is all in a frenzy because of the confusing two Bob's. There is Bob's Discount Furniture and there are Bob's Stores. Bob's Stores are closing after 70 years in business. According to Seacoastonline, Bob's Stores is closing all its locations,...
Every State Where They’ve Made it Illegal to Have a Drink During Happy Hour
It may be "five o'clock somewhere," but that doesn't mean that it is happy hour everywhere. The concept of "happy hour," a period after typical work hours when discounts are offered to bar and restaurant patrons, is a bit of an American institution. You had a hard day of work and you now deserve a cold one and a plate of nachos.
Retailer With 68 Locations in Maine Announces Mass Closures
This store, which can be found all across our Pine Tree State, has announced that they’ll be closing locations nationwide. The past few years have been absolutely brutal for retailers, with mass closures and announcements of closures becoming more and more common. 2024 has kicked things into overdrive, making an already tough situation worse.
Woman Causes Thousands In Damage, Ends Up Naked In A Boat In Rockland
Much like a force of nature, authorities in Rockland say one woman tore through parts of town Monday night leaving a path of destruction (including cars, a boat, and a building) in her wake. WMTW reports that Rockland Police caught up with 30-year-old Sierra McDonald at the local boat landing...
Will Bangor, Maine Set a Record for the Most 80 Degree July Days?
Other than AC, I've basically forgotten what cool air feels like. One morning this week, I went out to walk my dog at 4:30am, and it was a ridiculously balmy 71 degrees outside. In recent weeks, I'd still be wearing a hoodie when I'd take my boy out to do his business. Not much these days. We're only ten days into July, and we've only had one day under 80 degrees. Even then, it was almost 80.
Popular Restaurant Chain Announces Opening in New England
It’s never a bad thing to have more food options available, and this popular chain is making its way to New England. Who doesn’t love when new places open up? It’s exciting to experience all the stages—the anticipation, the rollout, and the aftermath—especially if you find a new favorite spot. Right now, for this particular place, we’re in the anticipation phase.
You Can Get a Personalized Cameo Message from These 5 Celebrities Born in Maine
The power of the internet and social media over the years has transformed (for better or worse) the access people have to their favorite celebrities. Where you really only knew a famous person based on say their acting in a movie, you can now see them out and about in "real life" through their posts on Instagram or even message them directly on X. Sometimes, they might even reply.
100% of Maine People Surveyed, Admitted to Sleeping on the Job
I constantly struggle with sleep. I know I'm not the only one. But I already keep really weird hours, but on top of that, I can never seem to sleep in the hours I'm supposed to. I often go to bed pretty early, like around 8:00pm. But all too often, my eyes snap open three or four hours later, and I'm wide awake. Then come midday, I can barley keep my eyes open at all.
Early AM Assault In Bangor Sends One To Hospital, Another To Jail
An early morning assault at a home on 577 Union Street in Bangor on Wednesday sent one person to the hospital and another to jail. Sgt. Jason McAmbley of the Bangor Police Department said dispatchers received a call just before 6 AM. The witness stated that a woman had been injured and bleeding, and yelling for help.
Saco Man Died After a Car He Was Riding In Collided With A Pickup
A collision between two vehicles in Hollis claimed the life of a man who was a passenger. Troy Tanguay, 51, of Saco was riding in a vehicle in Hollis on Tuesday when the crash happened. He died at the scene. Maine State Police Troopers responded to a call near 661...
Riptide Danger: Vital Tips After Multiple Children Rescued From Maine Waters
Swimming is something we all love to do in the summer! But lately, there have been so many warnings. Yesterday, it was about rising fecal bacteria levels at Maine beaches, and today, it's riptides. Swimmers Warned About Fecal Bacteria in Maine Beaches) According to WGME 13, Old Orchard Beach lifeguards...
Free Backpack, School Supplies Giveaway In Bangor, Ellsworth
This month, you can get the kiddos ready for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year, in Bangor & Ellsworth!. It seems a little crazy to talk about now since summer just started, but before you know it, another school year will be back in session, so get a jump on getting your kids ready, with a free giveaway, on Sunday, July 28th.
Maine Man With a Rifle Shot and Killed by Police in Old Orchard
A Limerick man was fatally shot by police after leading a slow speed pursuit in Old Orchard. Maine State Police Were Alerted By a Woman That the Suspect Was Suicidal. Christopher Harriman, 38, of Limerick was shot and killed by Trooper Ryan Phillips in Old Orchard Beach on Tuesday, July 9th.
The 2024 ‘Blue Hill Fair’ Schedule Of Events Is Finally Here
One of the best Maine fairs is jam-packed with things to do this year. Make your plans to wrap up the summer of 2024, with one of the biggest fairs in the state of Maine. We aren't ready to let go of summer just yet, but before you know it, it will start winding down, which of course means some big Maine fairs are ready to return.
Target Announces Change That Will Affect All Maine Stores Next Week
As major retailers nationwide continue to battle to keep customers visiting their physical locations, one has been more proactive in that fight than others. That would be Target. Earlier this year, the retailer implemented a major change to their self-checkout lanes. A 10 items or less policy was put into place in hopes that it would speed up the lanes and keep customer grumbles down. That policy has been an overwhelming success for Target over the last few months.
Responding to Trash-Tossing in Maine: An Open Letter
I witnessed something recently that blew my mind. I thought it was something that had gone the way of the past, especially here in Maine. It's something so egregious that it made me lose a bit of faith in humanity. This incident occurred while I was driving on Route 202...
Lewiston Police Find Fentanyl, an AK-47 in a House With a Child
Lewiston officials have taken three people into custody after a drug bust at a home where a young child was present. Three people were arrested as the result of a search warrant at a Lewiston residence:. Dylan Tessier, 24, of Lewiston for unlawful aggravated trafficking in fentanyl. Normand Tessier, 63,...
Jamestown Canyon Virus Detected In Maine Mosquitos, But Yet Not Humans.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are only a few things folks in Maine should fear when it comes to mosquito bites. "Infected mosquitoes can spread three viruses in Maine: JCV, Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEE), and West Nile virus (WNV). Although rare, these diseases can have severe and even fatal consequences."
4 New England States are Absolute Black Holes for Winning Gold Medals
You'd think New England would be better about this. Maybe we're just geared more toward the Winter Olympics? But really, New England is home to some of the most prestigious athletes on the planet among our professional sports teams. So how is it, that in the grand scheme of things, we're least likely to produce any gold medal Olympians?
Why Has Dry Dock Restaurant in Portland’s Old Port Been Empty for Years in Maine?
Dry Dock restaurant in Portland's Old Port first shut down in 2016 for renovations...and it hasn't opened since. Trying to find out why a prime piece of real estate in the heart of Portland's Old Port is still shuttered is like solving a mystery. It all started with a small notice from Portland Food Map in May of 2016,
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