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Operating as usual
For Chantel, this day hits especially close to home.
The Boston Marathon Bombings occurred 9 years ago on April 13, 2013. That day lead to one of the most horrifying weeks of my life.
Man & Oak is the largest bottle club in New England and it's right here in Portland, Maine.
If you've never heard of the term bottle club, you aren't alone.
Spencer really enjoyed his limo ride!
This dog deserves a limousine ride and recognition more than most humans.
Roadtrip!!
When you think of Maine, you don't often think of waterfalls...
There will be some changes this year.
The longstanding summer on Peaks Island known as Reggae Sunday will return in 2022, but there will be changes .
If approved, this change could give hunters opportunities to take more deer.
There's an overpopulation of deer in some areas of central and southern Maine and that means hunters may be able to harvest more deer.
Great news for Biddeford!
Food & Win has named Biddeford as one of the next great food cities. Quite an accomplishment for such a resilient city.
Did your favorite thing about Portland make the list?
Locals shared on Facebook what they love about living in Portland, Maine
Be aware of their brand new location, though!
Just how old is it? Well, just about 40 years prior the Mayflower showed up...
The Inn is even said to be the 46th oldest family-run business in the world and it's still in the same family that opened it 40 years after the Mayflower landed.
This will be a fantastic addition to The Old Port! 🍻
Try Semper Fi.P.A, Private Pilsner, Crayon Crusher, Stout & Give Me 20 and so many more!
Timeline photos
Do you have a big 'MERICA decal on your vehicle? Someone thinks you're "handsome".
This week features someone flying from LGA to PWM, a few Hannaford encounters, and maybe the beginnings of a Maine-based '101 Dalmatians'?
How no one got killed in these videos is a miracle.
How would you like to win a private roof deck party for 25 of your friends?! Plus, bottomless mimosas!
Don't have anywhere to go Easter Sunday? How about indulging in bottomless mimosas before venturing on an adult egg hunt?
How did you announce your pregnancy?
Chew your cup of coffee!
That Easter basket just got a whole lot more exciting!
Mix it up for the kiddos this year! Tomorrow is supposed to be beautiful!
Mix it up and bring the littles to a nighttime glow hunt!
Wicked good fun!
Cans for a Cure is on for 2022! This will be our 20th year! We have raised over half a million dollars to help Mainers battling breast cancer one can at a time.
Looking for something to do with the kids over April vacation? This should do the trick.
Not everything at Old Orchard Beach is open yet, but one thing that is a lot of fun for the kids during April vacation is.
New Hampshire does great at avoiding the catfish, too.
For 109 years, Fenway Park has accepted cash, but no longer. However, they are offering many alternatives to pay for your Fenway Frank.
The tradition of passing cash down your row of seats to the Fenway Franks vendor has come to an end.
I don't know what's cuter, their little sideways hops or the precious little noises
I don’t know what’s cuter, their little sideways hops or the precious little noises.
Great news for all the Chipotle-lovers! 🌯
The long-awaited Chipotle location in Saco/Biddeford should be open by the end of 2022, but Jersey Mike's will take a little longer.
I was called some pretty interesting things when crossing the road in Portland the other day - Meg
Ugh. I just don't get it. Just don't comment on people's appearances, don't yell at them, don't whistle, don't HONK. Just let them be!
Work and enjoy the fruits of your labor 🍦😋
Hop a boat and work for your treat as you can learn to hand-crank ice cream on Monhegan Island off the coast of Maine.
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The event takes place from 11am-1pm.
The Maine Lab Rescue and Tractor Supply Co. of Windham are coming together for a rescue pet adoption event. The event will also bring valuable awareness to the ongoing work to help these amazing animals.
Despite the fact that an email went out a week ago boasting a record breaking quarter 🙃
I'm in the wrong business - Lori
Baby eels are big business!
Talk about sleeping under the stars ✨
An Airbnb in Maine offers you to sleep under the stars on top of a hill in a see-through dome.
Mainers kicking butt making the brew!
I'll tell you what we did during the pandemic, we drank craft beer.
Congress Square is about to get a redesign and if you're headed that direction, expect delays soon.
There will be delays if you are traveling through the square. You may want to find an alternate route.
He was so nice I actually THANKED HIM for my ticket.
I know I wasn't the only one....
The Hilltop Cactus is a nostalgic and iconic Route 1 landmark whether you’ve ever been to the restaurant or not.
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