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Court: It’s OK if There’s Bones in Your Boneless Chicken
You might want to doublecheck your boneless chicken wings the next time you order out after a recent court ruling that says it's totally cool to have bones when something is marketed as "boneless." According to The Columbus Dispatch, the Ohio Supreme Court made 4-3 ruling this week that "just...
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.
Maine, We Are Ready for Liftoff
Inspiring. Exploring. Learning. It’s our mission. - Challenger Learning Center of Maine. 10-year-old me (and 41-year-old me) was THRILLED to be welcomed into the Challenger Learning Center of Maine. This facility was introduced to Bangor in 2004 and we are lucky to have it here considering there are only 40 of these learning experiences in the world.
Coast Guard said Body Found and Recovered in Maine
The Coast Guard said a body was discovered Friday morning near Little Chebeague Island in Casco Bay. The Maine Marine Patrol, police and first responders are on the scene recovering the body. Breaking News Updates. No more information was released. This is a developing story. Updates will be posted when...
Maine & N.H. Are The Only States That Don’t Have This Restaurant
There are more than enough fast food chains that exist throughout the United States, but for some odd reason, one in particular has zero locations in Maine and New Hampshire. On any random night watching television, you can get bombarded with ads from Sonic. Nothing unusual there, but sometimes I have to admit, the food they are peddling looks pretty damn good,
Five People Arrested and Large Amount of Drugs Seized in Maine
Five people were arrested Tuesday night after a large amount of drugs were seized following an ongoing drug investigation in Lewiston. The Lewiston Police Department and the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency executed a search warrant at 149 College Street around 11:30 pm. Third Search Warrant in Eight Months at same...
Two People Died after Plane Crashed and Caught Fire in Maine
The pilot and a passenger died Thursday after a plane crash at Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport in Trenton. The Maine State Police said the single-engine Cirrus SR22 “caught fire upon impact and was destroyed.” The crash happened around 12:25 pm. Two People on Plane. No other people were...
Maine’s Largest Park Receives National Acclaim as One of the Best
Maine's largest state park has gained national recognition from a popular publication. The website Attractions of America recently released an article on the best state parks to visit in the United States. Excitingly, Maine's Baxter State Park was among the ones selected for this prestigious list. That's quite the accomplishment for one of Maine's premier destinations.
How Rare is This ‘Cotton Candy’ Lobster Found in New Hampshire?
A very rare lobster called 'cotton candy' was caught off of New Castle, New Hampshire. Seacoast Online says that Joseph Kramer, who's a merchant marine, caught a rare cotton candy lobster off of New Castle. The Seacoast Science Center says it's extremely rare as in 1-in-100 million. That looks like...
What Is a ‘Corpse Flower’ + Why Is It Going Viral Right Now?
Death is in the air, and people can't stop talking about it. The corpse flower is getting increased attention thanks to the rare plant currently blooming in multiple places around the U.S. How Rare If The Corpse Flower?. If you've never heard of a corpse flower, you're likely not alone....
You’re Likely to Live Longer if You Live in this Maine City
I always thought people lived longer in the country. Honestly, I think I may have thought that as a younger adult. After years of city living, I assumed people out in the woods would just have better quality of life. But when you get a bit older (ugh) you start to think about things like the distance to the hospital, and what roads are like in winter.
Legendary Magazine Names Northern Maine Trail System One of the Best in the Country
As anyone who lives in Maine already knows, the state is an outdoor paradise. It doesn't matter what season or region; Maine is a 365-day playground. So it should come as no surprise that one of the state's most popular outdoor activities has been recognized at the very highest of levels.
AI Ranks the 10 Best Places to Vacation in Maine
We asked AI to give us the top 10 best places in 'Vacationland' to vacation, and these are the artificial intelligence's picks for our Pine Tree State!. Listen, we get it—artificial intelligence can be scary. It's worrying because jobs could be at risk, if they aren't already, and also because people might overuse AI, even though it's not reliable for everything. Take, for example, this AI-generated list of the 10 best places to vacation in Maine that we're discussing today.
Why are Dead Seagulls Being Nailed to Stakes on Some Maine Islands?
I've always been a huge Alfred Hitchcock fan, since I was a kid. I remember seeing Psycho on some afternoon movie thing on TV, and I was fascinated. Maybe even a bit terrified, you know... being a kid and all. But to this day, one of the ones that still creeps me right the !@%$ out, is The Birds.
Yes, It’s July, and You Can Get Reese’s Pumpkins in Maine
I am a firm believer that if launching the celebrations for the holidays a little earlier makes you happy, then go for it. Who is anyone to deny you of harmless, innocent joy? However, when I read about the Reese's Pumpkins being released in July, I had to investigate and confirm that I wasn't being tricked over this favorite Halloween treat.
Two Women and One Man Arrested for Drug Trafficking in Maine
Two women and one woman were arrested for drug trafficking after drugs and a loaded handgun were seized in East Millinocket. Two Women and One Man Arrested on Multiple Drug Charges. The East Millinocket Police Department arrested 47-year-old Lisa Lamson from East Millinocket, 33-year-old Allyson Porter from Millinocket and 33-year-old...
Drugs and Guns: Milford Woman and Two Men Indicted
A Milford woman and two men are indicted on drugs and weapons charges after a traffic stop in Orono. Two Suspects Are Charged with Trafficking and One is Also Facing a Firearms Charge. Three people were named in the indictments handed down this month. Tara Culpovich, 49, of Milford is...
Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Shooting and Killing Woman in Maine
A 40-year-old man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for shooting and killing a 25-year-old woman in Lewiston. Eddie Massie from Lewiston fatally shot Lacresha Howard from Lewiston in December 2022. Man and Woman Heard Arguing before Gunshot. Witnesses said they heard Massie and Howard arguing before hearing gunshots.
65-Year-Old Woman Died and Two Injured after Crash in Maine
A 65-year-old woman died and two other people were injured Wednesday after a crash on Route 26 in Norway. The Oxford Police Department said Trudy Giroux pulled out of a gas station in front of a pickup truck and was hit. She was pronounced dead. Driver and Passenger in Pickup...
Deputy and Woman Injured after Two-Vehicle Crash in Maine
A Deputy and a 71-year-old woman were injured Wednesday afternoon following a crash on Harpswell Road in Brunswick. Cumberland County Sheriff's Deputy Todd McGee had his lights on and was trying to pass vehicles when the Topsham woman, Penelope Ebberts, turned into his lane and they crashed. Her vehicle flipped over on the driver's side.
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