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if you're a teacher, healthcare worker or first responder, Aquaboggan plans to say "thank you" on select weekends this summer by offering free admission to their waterpark.
Aquaboggan in S**o will say "thank you' to teachers, healthcare workers and first responders with free admission on select weekends this summer
What's your favorite part of the fair?
The fair is just months away and they desperately need volunteers to make it happen.
Remember the Rugrats?
The dream of the ’90s lives on Paramount+.
What's your go-to candy shop treat? 🍬🍫🍭
This place is chock-full of treats. Wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling!
Today on #qmsdontjudge
Today on #qmsdontjudge
Buh-bye nasty plates...
Oh oh...you finally got the f word on a license plate and now Maine might take it back.
All ticks suck.
Every time you go into the woods, you are at risk for Lyme Disease. So make sure to check yourself, the kids, and your dogs when you get home. If you find a tick, here's how you can tell if it's a potentially dangerous Deer Tick.
Lorina was really helped by John....would you like to be helped? Let us know your dream and he might help you too!
John Moore can interpret your dreams. Lorina wants to know what a quiet banshee means. Banshees are never quiet...
Here's the latest COVID-19 data from the Maine CDC.
According to the Maine CDC's Wednesday update, the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in Maine is now at 62,857.
Mainers have known how much Dr. Shah loves his Diet Coke. Now Diet Coke knows too.
Dr. Shah got Diet Coke's attention with his love for the beverage.
Ever walked out of a job?
Ever had it at your job and want to up and quit? They did in Eliot.
Timeline Photos
Important info to share with those who are vulnerable.
The Maine Lottery would never write you a letter saying you won big money in Madrid.
It's a place right out of history....
Would you live here?
Have you ever lost something that meant a lot to you? Keep your eyes out!
This sentimental charm bracelet was in a box when it fell out of her purse.
Today on #qmsdontjudge SPILL 'EM!
Today on #qmsdontjudge SPILL 'EM!
Banned from Instagram? She does not care....
Dr. Christiane Northrup was recently kicked off Instagram for outlandish covid vaccine conspiracies...but you'd never know it.
Do you remember the Scotia Prince?
The story of this iconic ship after it stopped sailing in Maine is pretty interesting. From more ferry service to helping hurricane and war victims, the ship ended up going all over the world!
Love me a pool...wait, love me a clean pool!
First it was toilet paper...now chlorine?
What Robert Kraft did for a frontline health worker has magnified the magical experience tenfold.
A frontline worker from Long Island and her daughter were treated to a magical Disney getaway by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, who joined in the fun.
Summer is nearly here... and so are the sharks
It's good to keep in mind that we do share our waters with some pretty serious creatures who bite first, and ask questions later.
Show 'em some love! 😍🌊🦞🤤
Show 'em some love! 😍🌊🦞🤤
The 417 new COVID-19 cases in Maine are from reports over the past four days.
According to the Maine CDC's Tuesday update, the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in Maine is now at 62,509.
If you have ever dreamed of downsizing and moving into a tiny house, this could be the perfect opportunity.
Back in the day, it was a train caboose... Now, it's this really cool tiny house!
Who doesn't want to eat a delicious grilled cheese sandwich?
Popular New England food truck Cheese Louise has officially opened a new gourmet grilled cheese restaurant in Portland's Old Port
Timeline Photos
Today is the day!
If you're a Star Wars fan and love Chewbacca or Princess Leia, you'll want to swing by Lib's Dairy Treats in Portland on May 4th for a specialty cone
This building has been chosen as the ugliest building in Maine and it needs some work.
USM's School of Law building has made several lists of some of the ugliest buildings in the country. That hasn't gone unnoticed by The University of Maine System.
What's something you love learning about and talking about? For Jeff, it's pinball and Star Wars! Today on #qmsdontjudge
What's something you love learning about and talking about? For Jeff, it's pinball and Star Wars! Today on #qmsdontjudge
Last year these little delightful treats damn near broke the internet...
Wanna be on Mom's good side?
Watch these Maine girls rock out. Way to go Maine Academy of Modern Music.
This past March, MAMM student bands performed at Aura to safely take the stage. Each band had at least one girl in the group. The Southern Maine Community College's media program was there to film it all. Now we are bringing you these amazing performances. You'll hear some great covers as well as fa...
You know it's bad when Bean's locks their doors!
Thanks to the coronavirus, LL Bean had to put locks on their flagship store in Freeport - they come off Monday!
You've gotta hear this! The guy's done all 50 states!
What if state outlines corresponded with piano keys? Honestly, it's kind of pretty!
Who wants to throw some axes?! 🪓
2 beers max while axe chucking, of course!
Ready to go see a movie? Regal Cinemas in Brunswick and Augusta just announced reopening dates.
After a long wait, Regal Cinemas has announced reopening dates for their theaters in Augusta and Brunswick.
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