Skip the Cooking on Easter
A ham dinner takes forever to cook, not to mention all the sides that go with your typical Easter meal. While running around the kitchen, making su…
Celebrating the Irish
St. Patrick’s Day was this week, and with so many local businesses still suffering from the pandemic, we thought this would be an excellent opportu…
Maine, Always Making Food Better
The Dutch created the first version of the doughnut, and they named their sweet treat olykoek, which translates to “oily cake”, not a very cat…
Maine’s Favorite Insect
Our state animal is the adorable black-capped chickadee (although many people would probably guess moose or lobster), but the spotlight today is on…
The Desert of Maine
Maine is the country’s most forested state, so it may come as a surprise to some that nestled within our lush forests is an expansive desert. The D…
Flashback: The Ice Storm of 1998
Freezing rain is no fun. It’s impossible to shovel, dangerous to drive in, and the kids can’t even play in it. 23 years ago, Maine endured one of i…
York, Maine: The First City in Maine
Less than an hour’s drive from Portland, York is a beautiful city favored by locals and tourists alike. The Victorian-style architecture gives the …
Loon Lore
Maine isn’t known for just Moose and lobsters. Visit any gift shop in Maine, and you’re sure to see trinkets in the shape of a loon or coffee cups …
Foodie Favorite’s During COVID-19
We’ve been lucky with a fair and mild winter so far, but we’re only halfway through January. As temperatures continue to plummet, it’s only natural…