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7 Maine Country Stores Where Old-Fashioned Treats Steal The Show

One Maine general store sells hardware, outdoor gear, and wedding attire, and its candy aisle still manages to steal attention. I love that combination. You can shop for an outdoor project, a wedding, and a sugar fix in a single stop. Another country store on this list is Amish-run, way...

Maine · 16d
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Bangor Daily News

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What it means when you see purple paint on a tree

If you're in the woods and come across a purple stripe on a tree, the correct move, it turns out, is to turn around and exit the area.

Maine · 14d

102.1 & 105.3 The Shark

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There's Finally a 24-Hour Dunkin' Location in Maine Again

While most Dunkin' locations close in the early evening, one Dunkin' location in Westbrook, Maine, has returned to being open 24 hours a day.

Westbrook, ME · 18d

92.9 The Ticket

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Stephen King Wrote a Vampire Classic in a Small Maine Garage

One of the King of Horror’s most recognizable works was written in a small room in a garage here in the Pine Tree State.

Brewer, ME · 16d

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8 Things Mainers Know About Moose That Visitors Learn the Hard Way

Seeing a moose up close can be the highlight of a trip to Maine. But locals know that thrill comes with a few risks, especially on the road and in the fall. Here’s what locals know about moose that visitors sometimes learn the hard way. Note: This is general...

Maine · 16d

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The Maine State Museum reopens in Augusta after 6-year closure

The Maine State Museum is ready to showcase history once again. After six years, the museum celebrated its reopening Saturday with a ribbon-cutting and a countdown, as hundreds of visitors came through the doors. "They put a lot of detail into remodeling it," said Angel Vinton, who was among those...

Augusta, ME · 15d

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Yucktober: Todd, Alyssa, & Joy try spruce gum

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - The WABI morning crew has stumbled upon a few interesting food combinations for this year’s Yucktober edition. Their latest adventure, spruce gum, came from a viewer. Joy, Todd, and Alyssa had no knowledge of this treat, and so, they called on former colleague Wayne Harvey...

Bangor, ME · 14d

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WGAN Wins Three First-Place Awards at 2026 MAB Awards

NewsRadio WGAN is celebrating a big night at the 2026 Maine Association of Broadcasters Awards, earning three first-place honors for election coverage, local news and original programming. The station took home top honors for Best Election Coverage, Best Newscast and Best Locally Produced Program. The evening also included a special...

Maine · 14d

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The Maine State Museum Re-Opens

This is a rebroadcast of an earlier show (original air date October 13, 2026); no calls will be taken. After six years of renovations, the Maine State Museum has just re-opened its doors to visitors on October 24th. Some of the brand-new additions include a dramatic Gulf of Maine whale exhibit and a showcase of Maine quilts—while some of the beloved earlier exhibits are still on view. We’ll learn what went into the design and features of the new museum.

Maine · 14d

101.9 The Rock

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Nathan Fielder's Early Comedy Has a Surprising Connection to Bangor

The “You Can See Everything” director has had a long career in comedy, and one of his earliest skits had a Pine Tree State connection.

Bangor, ME · 14d

101.9 The Rock

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Looking for a Scare? Check Out These 20 Haunted Attractions

What are your favorite New England haunted attractions?

Maine · 14d

Stacker

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Instacart's Maine Halloween report: Reese's is No.1, regional candy quirks and the iconic banana costume

Instacart reports on Halloween trends in Maine and around the country.

Maine · 14d

Ultimate Maine

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Who’s Up for a Haunted Barn and Live Music in Unity?

Stone Tree Farm Cidery in Unity is throwing Monster Mash this Saturday from 2 to 8 p.m. There's a Haunted Tasting in the Big Red Barn, live music from Aftershock, and food from Graze 207. All proceeds go to the local food pantry.

Unity, ME · 16d

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John T. Gorman Foundation Awards $100,000 to Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine's School Visit Program

The Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM) announced a $100,000 grant from the John T. Gorman Foundation in support of its School Visit Program, helping schools across Maine bring students to the Museum & Theatre despite shrinking field trip budgets. “Historically, it was quite common for schools to have...

Maine · 14d

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This Maine Lake Shore May Be Getting Too Snake-Filled For Comfort

A quiet lake day can get interesting fast when something suddenly slips through the grass beside the water. Along one of Maine’s best-known lakes, snakes may occasionally appear near rocky banks or shallow shoreline areas, especially where vegetation provides cover. The lake stretches along 105 miles of shoreline and...

Maine · 23d

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8 Gorgeous Maine Hiking Trails Have Incredible Scenery, But Keep An Eye Out For Bears

A waterfall in the Maine woods drops about 90 feet, and you can swim in the pool beneath it. I find that wild. Most of us expect falls that tall to come with a fence and a sign. Black bears roam these same forests, and they’re found across the entire...

Maine · 16d

Seacoast Current

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A Sneak Peek Inside the Renovated Maine State Museum

Is it time to go back to the museum?

Maine · 15d