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Olamon, ME · Lifestyle

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We Compared The Best Pizza Spots In Maine And Here’s Who Came Out On Top

One of the most famous pizza joints in Maine opened in 1931 selling ice cream. Pizza did not land on its menu until 1953. I love that detail, because it means a pizza legend spent twenty-two years warming up. That was only my first surprise. One shop on this list...

Maine · 19d

Portsmouth Herald

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This bird is almost never seen in the US. Birders are flocking to see it in Maine.

An extremely rare sighting of a gray heron in Maine has brought hundreds of birders to the state. The gray heron, commonly found in Europe, Asia and Africa, was spotted for the first time in the state on Cape Elizabeth, according to Maine Audubon. A local birder driving around the J ordan's Farm area in search of horned lark and lapland longspur instead stumbled across the rare gray and white creature on Oct. 18, according a post shared on eBird . The birder quickly reached out to Maine Audubon's Doug Hitchcox and another fellow birder to confirm his discovery. "Seeing his photos of the white wrists and thighs, there was no question he was right," Hitchcox said about confirming that the bird was indeed the gray heron. The post quickly blew up, and Audubon released a rare bird sighting alert on its website. Since then, hundreds of birders have descended on the working farm in Maine to catch a glimpse of the heron. Hitchcox said he saw about 200 bird watchers on Oct. 19, many from neighboring states like Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York. "One birder flew in from Michigan to see it this morning, got the bird and is

Cape Elizabeth, ME · 17d

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Rachel Carson’s namesake refuge proves Maine’s best coastline costs nothing at all

Fifty miles of southern Maine coastline, 11 separate pieces of protected land, and not a single fee to get in. That’s the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, running from Kittery to Cape Elizabeth through York and Cumberland counties. Salt marshes, rocky shore, coastal forest, and open dunes all sit...

Maine · 18d

Bangor Daily News

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New burger restaurant coming into former Taste of India in downtown Bangor

The restaurant will be open from early in the morning through late at night, filling a gap for a downtown area with few food options at those hours.

Bangor, ME · 18d

Z107.3

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Payton Sullivan Set to Open for Sugarland in Bangor

The Florida-born country singer has been announced as the opening act for the next country concert in Bangor.

Bangor, ME · 18d

B98.5

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A Sneak Peek Inside the Renovated Maine State Museum

Is it time to go back to the museum?

Maine · 16d

Big Country 96.9

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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.

Maine · 17d

Bangor Daily News

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Is it worth paying a processor to butcher your deer?

"The bottom line is that no matter which way you go, do-it-yourself or professional processing, both options cost money."

Maine · 17d

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9 Of Maine’s Best Barbecue Restaurants That Locals Keep Coming Back To

A barbecue joint in Maine serves smoked seitan ribs right beside its brisket. I love that someone looked at a smoker full of beef and thought, why not give the plant eaters a turn too?. That quirky detail is only one surprise on this list. Elsewhere you’ll find Eastern North...

Maine · 19d

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Bangor, Maine Dog Park Hosts Halloween Costume Contest and Trunk or Treat on Sunday

Sunday's Halloween party at the Bangor Dog Park brings costume-wearing pups together for photos and off-leash playtime in the park's separate pens.

Bangor, ME · 16d

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This Maine Cabin Retreat Has Peaceful Lake Views And Everything You Need For A Relaxing Escape

Fifty acres of private woods, a log cabin on a hillside, and a lake view wide enough to make your phone feel pointless. That’s the setup here, and I’ll say it plainly: I’m hooked. Some cabins skip TVs and Wi-Fi on purpose. Instead, you get a fireplace,...

Maine · 18d

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How to keep your carved pumpkin looking fresh through Halloween

PORTLAND (WGME) -- Halloween is almost here, and many Mainers have been carving pumpkins throughout the month. But carved pumpkins don’t last forever, and repeated freeze-thaw cycles may make them deteriorate even faster. In late October, high temperatures in Maine typically reach the 50s and 60s. Pumpkins can hold...

Maine · 17d

WDEA AM 1370

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🎃 HALLOWEEN WARNING! Don’t Visit Stephen King’s Bangor House on October 31! 👻

From Derry to Bangor, Stephen King fans know Maine is full of spooky stops! But there's one Halloween tradition that's officially off the table. 👻🎃

Bangor, ME · 20d

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Book bar prepares for Bangor opening this winter

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Downtown Bangor’s historic Adams Block has a new character in the works. In a few months, 105 Main Street will home The Fireheart Tavern. Crews are in the process of renovating the space into a cozy book bar, serving specialty coffee and cocktails and selling a selection of books.

Bangor, ME · 18d

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This Decades-Old Maine Restaurant Still Serves A Breakfast Buffet Like It’s The 1980s

A weekend breakfast buffet can make an ordinary morning feel like a throwback, especially when the pies are already waiting near the front counter. This longtime Maine restaurant has built its reputation on generous comfort food, homemade bakery treats, and the kind of familiar meals that keep regulars returning. The...

Old Town, ME · 20d

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A look inside the Maine State Museum ahead of Oct. 24 reopening

AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine State Museum reopens Oct. 24 after six years closed to the public, with a mother-and-calf pair of whale skeletons among the first things visitors will see. “What I love about this exhibit is watching people come in and interact with Vector [the mother whale]....

Maine · 19d

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MAINE-LY GARDENING: An ancient tree for your yard?

The Ginkgo is a tree we most often associate with Asia but will grow well in Central Maine and many other places around the world. You may have seen them in the median strip of Western Avenue, in Augusta, as they are frequently chosen as street trees due to their ability to tolerate pollution from traffic as well as other strengths.

Augusta, ME · 17d

I-95 FM

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Payton Sullivan Set to Open for Sugarland in Bangor

The Florida-born country singer has been announced as the opening act for the next country concert in Bangor.

Bangor, ME · 18d