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Locals Settle the Debate: Who Has the Best Lobster Roll in Maine?
When you're not born and raised in a specific region, if they're known for a specific type of cuisine, as a new resident or tourist, you automatically think that every offering of that food is next level. To break the fourth wall for a quick second with an example --...
‘Inside Out 2’ Review: Pixar Finds Joy Examining Childhood Anxiety
The first time I remember feeling anxiety I was 11 years old. It was the last day of sixth grade —the last day of elementary school period — and kids were signing each other’s yearbooks. I had a crush on the girl I had sat next to in fifth grade English, and I really wanted her signature. There was just one problem: I had no idea how to ask for it (or, for that matter, how to talk to a girl in any other context).
The Funniest Movie Taglines Ever
You know what they say about first impressions: You only get one chance to make them. That’s why Hollywood studios spent so much time, effort, and money crafting movie posters; testing different images, different title treatments, and especially different taglines. Taglines are, at their core, a facet of marketing....
There Are 3 More Chances To Take A Pizza & Whoopie Train Ride
Looking for things to do on a Saturday? Ride the rails in Unity, for a day of fun!. Celebrating over 150 years of railroading, the Belfast and Moosehead Lake Railroad offers some fun weekend trips from their location in Unity. Just about every weekend, they host fun events, and if you haven’t had the pleasure of a good train ride, this is right up your alley. It really is a treat to experience this, and it can really make a great Saturday road trip. The sights and beauty of the state of Maine are on full display when you take this exciting experience.
Harvard Says Aliens May Live in Maine
You may have seen a recent study reportedly done out of Harvard University claiming that aliens may live among us. Okay, let's pretend this is a possibility and think like an alien. Where would you go in the United States?. HINT: Maine is The Answer. If you guessed any of...
Hot or Cold? Maine or Connecticut? Guy Fieri Shares His Surprising Lobster Roll Preference
How amazing is it when you bite into a delicious lobster roll? Incredible, right?. But here's the follow-up question... do you like your lobster rolls hot or cold?. Turns out, "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" host and celebrity chef Guy Fieri has an answer to the big debate. What's the difference...
Drivers Are Easily Fooled by These Police Cruisers on Maine Roads
You're driving down the road in Maine, maybe going a little too fast, and suddenly you see a police cruiser on the side of the road that appears to be set up in a speed trap. But is it?. Recently, I saw this police cruiser on Payne Road in Scarborough,...
Maine’s Wet Weather Sends These Creepy Bugs Inside – Don’t Squish Them
After screaming, I did NOT kill this freaky bug. Trust me, I get it. I am as guilty as the rest of you. I see this thing and the ONLY thing I want to do is squash it! I know they are creepy and oogy, but don't kill them. I found this little fella in my bathroom sink, scooped him up in a custard cup, and took him outside!
Maine has First Tick-Related Death this Year from Powassan Virus
Let's face it, ticks are pure evil. Honestly, out of curiosity, I've scoured the internet looking for any God-given usefulness that ticks might have. Like, are used in cancer research or something. I really want to believe that if they're on this planet, there has to be a reason. The closest thing I can find, is that they offer a source of protein to the animals that choose to hunt and eat them. End of story. So, at best, they're food.
Woman Dies in Bar Harbor After Her Moped Collided With a Truck
A woman was killed when her moped struck a truck in traffic in Bar Harbor. Bar Harbor Woman Killed as a Result of the Accident. Anita Burdzel, 52, of Bar Harbor died of injuries sustained in the crash. The Driver of a Pickup Tried to Get Out of the Moped's...
Orrington Driver Damaged a Car In the Garage He Hit With His Car
An Orrington man is charged with OUI after hitting a garage and damaging the car inside. Paul Meservey, 20, of Orrington is charged with operating under the influence and operating beyond license restrictions. Officials Say His Vehicle Went Through a Garage and Crashed Into an SUV. The Penobscot Regional Communications...
The Dead Man’s Fingers Fungus Is as Grotesque as It Sounds
There's a fungus among us and it's creeping the internet out. While it sounds like an '80s horror movie or maybe the name of your cousin's garage band, Dead Man's Fingers is actually a mushroom, or fungus, and when it comes to looks, it's not messing around. What Does 'Dead...
You Might Need A Rain Jacket For The Hootie Concert Tonight
Things could get a little wet on the Bangor Waterfront this evening!. After a couple of weeks without concerts, the Maine Savings Amphitheater is ready to crank thing up tonight, with Hootie & The Blowfish, Collective Soul, and Edwin McCain, all taking the stage tonight. Everyone seems pretty psyched to...
Keep Your Eyes Peeled For The Shriners In Old Town This Weekend!
Hundreds of Shriners from all over the country will be in Old Town this weekend. JR Mitchell, Anah Shriners Chaplain and Member of the Board of Governors for Shriners Children’s Boston says they'll all be in town for a special reason. "This is Anah Shriner's Summer Ceremonial for Illustrious...
Maine’s Ronald McDonald Houses to Host a Kid-Friendly Red Shoe 5K
Adults and kids can walk, run, have fun, and raise money with the Ronald McDonald House Red Shoe 5K. Ronald McDonald Houses Offer Homey Experiences to Families of Sick Children. Maine has two Ronald McDonald Houses, in Bangor and Portland. They serve as a place where parents with children being...
Craving Strawberries? Here’s Some Spots Nearby Where You Can Pick Your Own!
There's something so perfect about picking and eating a ripe, red berry straight from the field. This year, it looks like the strawberry season is starting a little earlier than usual. If you're looking for some pick-your-own spots that aren't too far outside of town, here are a few options...
Maine Roads May Look More Like a Graveyard for Squirrels this Year
A few summers ago, the squirrel roadkill situation was out of control. Remember a couple years ago, it seemed everywhere you went, you just saw dead squirrels littering the roadsides. Half the time, I didn't know whether to have a bit of a laugh about it, or whether I should cry deep tears of mourning, for what felt like an absolute squirrel-pocalypse.
Every State Busting People for Operating Vehicles Without Shoes
You better have those feet covered before heading down the road. Police in at least three states will write you a ticket for driving without shoes. You should know, however, there is a catch to where you can and cannot cruise barefoot. Can You Drive A Car Barefoot?. The short...
Maine’s Strawberry Season is Early, but Off to a Roaring Start
Last year's strawberry season was trash. Every Spring, Maine has a new treat growing out of the ground, seemingly every week. Some folks look forward to fiddlehead season. Or maybe your thing is ramps. Or maybe dandelion greens... Most often, I look forward to strawberries. Sure, you can buy them year-round at the grocery store, but there's nothing quite like Maine strawberries, right out of the ground.
11-Year-Old Girl Died from Injuries after ATV Crash in Maine
An 11-year-old girl has died from her injuries after an ATV crash last month in Dover-Foxcroft. Father and Daughter Seriously Injured in ATV Crash. The girl and her father were seriously injured on May 30, 2024 after an ATV crash on Mayo Street. They were both taken to the hospital. She was later flown by LifeFlight to Bangor.
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