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Cracker Barrel in South Portland, Maine, Closes Permanently
Another major chain restaurant has closed around the Maine Mall, as Cracker Barrel abruptly closed their only Maine location permanently
After 33 Years, Portland, Maine's Anthony’s to Close for Good
Anthony's Italian Kitchen in Portland, Maine, has announced its final day of business, ending one heck of an era. It will be greatly missed.
6 Things New Englanders Should Not Leave in Their Car When it’s Below Freezing
A few of these might be obvious, but the rest may come as a surprise. This is a nice little cheat sheet on things that you could likely regret leaving in your car during the cold winter months.
When to Visit Maine’s Acadia National Park for Best Experience
A popular travel site says these four months are your best bet to beat the heat and crowds at Maine's Acadia National Park.
Train Crossings in Maine Are About to Get a Lot More Dangerous
For nearly 200 railroad crossings throughout Maine, freight train speeds are about to go up in a big way putting drivers and pedestrians on alert.
Hey New England, You Can Now Buy Real Luxury Handbags at Walmart
It's all about pre-owned luxury.
Yelp Names Maine’s Best Ice Cream Shops; 2 Are Open in Winter
According to Yelp's list of the top 100 ice cream shops in the United States, Maine landed three spots on the list: two from Portland and one from Bar Harbor.
Maine Residents Can Avoid Brutal Wind Chills At Warming Centers
With wind chills expected as low as 30 below zero, communities across the state have opened warming centers.
Here's How to Win Tickets to Shinedown at TD Garden
Shinedown will perform at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, in July 19 2025, and we have tickets you can win. Get the details here.
2 NH Towns Stand Out as Best Places to Retire in New England
Uncover the secret to stress-free retirement in Lincoln and Keene. Enjoy affordable living, top-notch healthcare, and endless leisure opportunities in these charming towns!
Classic Maine Diner Named Second-Best Brunch Spot in America
LoveFood has put together a list identifying the 60 best brunch spots in America that includes a Biddeford, Maine, diner as the second-best
Maine’s Moosehead Lake Earns Spot on Top U.S. Lakes List
Vogue Magazine has recognized Moosehead Lake as one of the top lakes in the country. Not bad for Maine's largest lake.
7 Reasons Why Ski Resorts in Maine and NH Might Close in the Middle of the Winter
Winter in Maine and New Hampshire is supposed to be about powder days, après ski vibes, and avoiding face plants on icy moguls. But sometimes, the mountains decide to close shop and there are actually several legitimate reasons for that.
Search for Missing Father & Son Fishermen in Maine
A search is ongoing for two fishermen, a father and son, in Maine
5 Portland, Maine Bars With A Top-Notch Mocktail Menu
It's always insanely helpful when a bar or restaurant goes the extra mile to create a mocktail drink menu and we're seeing it more and more often lately. Here's some of my favorite spots I've admired throughout the dry January years.