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Ghost Story: Old Shipwreck Leads to a Hidden Viking Grave on This Quiet Maine Island
If you've ever taken a road trip to the Deer Isle/Stonington part of Maine, you know how absolutely breathtaking the views can be. There's also some great culture in the area, from art galleries to an opera house. But like most small communities with a long history in Maine, there's...
Top 5 Scenic Motorcycle Routes to Cruise in Maine
If you are anything like my cohost, Matt James, you probably have a soft spot for cruising on your hog while exploring the beauty of Maine. Matt is very proud of his trusty companions, a Harley Street Glide and a Honda VTX, but I'm guessing you might have your own prized ride you'd like to show off too!
Wanna Try Pickleball? Here Are 7 Courts Around the New Hampshire Seacoast
Remember back in the day when everyone was Sweatin' to the Oldies?. Or maybe you recall Suzanne Somers and her contraption, the Thighmaster. And my favorite, The Shake Weight. For me, pickleball has that sort of Sweatin'/Thighmaster/Shake Weight vibe to it, but I have to admit, I think I'm going to try it. If you want to join, there are many pickleball courts around New Hampshire, on the Seacoast, and throughout New England.
Google Street View Documents 13 Years of Gas Price Changes in Maine
I use Google Maps and its companion Google Street View every day in one way or another. It's amazing how far technology has come a long way since we had a folded map in the glove compartment that we used to navigate, or even the Grand Daddy of Maine maps, The Maine Atlas and Gazetteer.
Why Are Maine ‘Red Snapper’ Hot Dogs Red?
This flatlander 'from away' tried Maine red snappers for the first time and they definitely put the hot in hot dog. That might have been the best hot dog (ok, I had three) I have ever had. This is saying a lot coming from someone who has frequented the world-famous Pink's Hot Dog in Hollywood and has had way too many world-renowned and extremely savory Dodger Dogs.
Best-Kept Sub Sandwich Secret is Out in New Hampshire
There's always a quest for the best sandwiches all around New England, and sometimes, the recommendations can be dicey (or debatable at the least). Who has the best chicken sandwich in New Hampshire? Where do you get the best steak sandwich? Should we talk about Italian subs?. You get it....
‘Three Little Bandits’ Rescued: Brunswick, Maine, Police Save Raccoons Trapped in a Dumpster
Three mischievous raccoons found themselves in quite a predicament recently. The small trash pandas had worked their way into a dumpster outside a Brunswick, Maine, business but couldn't find a way to get out, according to a Facebook post from the Brunswick Police Department. Thankfully, Officers Chandler Wyman and Chris...
Are Maine’s Famous Red Snapper Hot Dogs Based on a British Sausage?
In my lifetime, I've probably eaten my weight in red snappers. It's funny, when I was young, I thought all the other hot dogs were the weird ones. I thought brown hot dogs were so strange. To the point where I didn't even want to eat them. But you know, age and maturity bring wisdom when it comes to food colors, haha.
Here Are 10 Maine Fairs You and the Family Can Still Attend July and August 2024
The Maine Association of Agricultural Fairs released its complete list of 25 licensed state fairs earlier this year, with the first one kicking off on June 13. With some of the best fairs around, you might want to consider planning on attending some with the family. Take a look at what your options are for July and August 2024.
My Mom Passed Away 10 Years Ago Today
10 years ago today I lost my mom. I think of my mom all the time. If you've lost someone close to you - you understand. You never stop thinking of them and the grief is there, but it's very subdued. It's just the love that you feel. I remember...
Maine’s State Bird Falls Short: 20 Feathered Contenders Who Could Soar
Let's face it, Maine's state bird stinks. No offense to all you black-capped chickadee fans, but what has that dorky little loudmouth ever done to deserve the recognition it gets? The honor of being the state bird from the greatest state in the nation is just too important to give to some lame bird that has nothing going for it.
Update: Huge Massachusetts Company Laying Off Over 600 Employees Announces More Cuts
Pharmaceutical Company Laying Off 641 Employees Just Announced More Cuts. A little over a year ago, Takeda, one of the biggest companies in Massachusetts, was financially "in great shape," according to Forbes. What a difference a year can make. Takeda announced that they would lay off over 600 employees, according to Boston.com.
Look at One of the Most Stunning and Unique Moths in New England
I really do love nature-y things. While I don't spend as much time in the woods as a lot of people, mostly due to allergies and an old leg injury that makes it no fun to walk long distances... I really enjoy the fact that the internet can occasionally not be a total dumpster fire, and that you can legit find cool things about where you live, that may have never known.
‘White Lotus’ Star Jennifer Coolidge Spotted in Provincetown, Massachusetts
Jennifer Coolidge, a Norwell, Massachusetts, native, rose to fame in the late '90s/early 2000s. Her role as Stiffler's Mom in American Pie, which came out in 1999, really put her on the map! Many American Pie's came after the original (four total), and in my opinion, they were all awesome.
You Must Kill This Fish if You Catch It in New Hampshire and Massachusetts
Did you know there is a type of fish that you are supposed to kill in New England?. It is true. The fish is called a snakehead. The snakehead is not common in our area. However, they are confirmed to be in our region. The most recent snakehead caught in our area was in August 2021 in Canton, Massachusetts.
Here’s How the Canadian Wildfires Will Affect Air Quality in Maine
We are fortunate that, here in Maine, we rarely have to deal with large-scale wildfires. However, that does not mean we don’t occasionally get affected by fires. The California wildfires of 2020 caused occasional air quality issues for New England throughout that summer. For the last few years, we...
Why Matt Damon Belted Out ‘Sweet Caroline’ on Live TV
Late night talk shows can get pretty funny, as is the case with NBC's "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon." The host loves music, and actors who can sing, so naturally there's a connection for both to collide. Fallon writes and performs musical parodies and videos for content to his...
Those Aren’t Clouds in the Sky Over Maine. It’s Actually Smoke From a Huge Fire
It's something that, especially over the last several years, we've noticed happening more often in the skies of Maine. That, of course, is seeing smoke in the form of haze in the daytime sky. According to the National Wildland Fire Situation Report in Canada, there are currently 118 uncontrolled fires...
Escape to This Whimsical Gingerbread House Tower in the Massachusetts Berkshires
This writer has said it time and time again, but when you're going on vacation, your choice of lodgings can be the cherry on top of a perfect getaway. That's part of why Airbnb is so awesome. Instead of cookie-cutter hotels, their website gives you the opportunity to find unique and unusual stays that will make your trip all the more memorable.
5 Reasons Why JetBlue Now Flying Out of Manchester, New Hampshire, is a Big Deal
JetBlue used to be the "no frills" airline before Spirit, if my memory serves me correctly. I remember thinking that I hoped the flight wouldn't be too bad, because the cost was cheaper than any other. I was pleasantly surprised. Since then, JetBlue has become my airline of choice. It's now flying out of Manchester, according to cbsnews.com, with many flights going to Florida. Here are five reasons why that's a big deal.
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