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10 Years Ago, The Maine State Pier Summer Concert Series Was Stacked
If you were in Portland, Maine, ten years ago in 2015, there’s a good chance you made it to at least one show at the Maine State Pier. It was the kind of lineup that made you double-check if you were still in Maine.

Southern Maine Dog Rescue Forced to Pause—Because There Aren’t Enough Homes
If you've ever thought about fostering or adopting a dog, now’s the time. Pittie Posse Rescue & Sanctuary, a Southern Maine-based nonprofit that’s helped thousands of dogs find loving homes, is in crisis mode. For the first time ever, they’ve had to put all out-of-state transports on hold due to not having enough local fosters.

12 Famous Movies You Didn’t Know Were Filmed in Maine
From Oscar-winning dramas to Stephen King chillers, here are 12 movies you might not have realized were filmed right here in Maine.

Dodging Maine’s Allergy Season Like a Pro (or at Least Not Sneezing Your Face Off)
Ah yes, allergy season in Maine — that magical time of year when the trees start mating in the air and your sinuses keep you from the outdoors on some of the most beautiful days, but there are ways to avoid them... mostly.

Yelp’s Top 6 Burger Chains Are Missing One Thing: Maine Locations
Apparently, Maine is not the place to be if you’re looking to sample the country’s most beloved burger chains—at least according to Yelp’s Top 25 Burger Chains list that was just revealed.

Maine Debates if Some Criminal Records Should Be Hidden from the Public
There's a hot-button topic heating up in Augusta: a new bill (L.D. 1911) is looking to automatically seal certain misdemeanor criminal records — meaning they’d no longer show up in background checks for jobs, housing, or school.

Maine and NH Towns Rank High on a New List of Funny Town Names
In the lands of hiking trails, ski resorts, and lobster rolls now comes some accidental comedy. Both Maine and New Hampshire landed spots on the list of 75 Funny Town Names in the U.S., and the winners are towns that you have probably never heard of.

Live Nation’s $30 Ticket to Summer – These Maine Shows Are Included
This year's deal includes several notable shows here in Maine. The $30 price tag covers all fees; the only additional cost is applicable taxes. While many of these tickets are likely for lawn or general admission areas, it's still a great opportunity for budget-conscious fans to get out and enjoy some live music.

Feds Strip $35M from Maine’s Rural Internet Plans
Much needed funding for internet access and upgrades for residents of Maine has been pulled due to what the Trump administration are calling unconstitutional racial preferences.

Vermont Leads the Nation in Mortgage Debt
Vermont might be small, but it’s making big waves when it comes to mortgage debt. A recent study found that the Green Mountain State recently added the most mortgage debt in the country.

Moose Season in New England: What to Do If You Meet One on a Hiking Trail
Ah, moose season in Maine. That magical time when the trees are lush, the air is crisp, and the next thing you know, you round a corner on your hike and come face-to-face with a 1,000-pound tank of fur and antlers. Here's what to do...and what not to do.

Maine Ranks #2 on Best States For a Luxury Vacation
You've been grinding for months, living off gas station coffee and adulting way too hard—and now you're finally ready for that dream vacation. But instead of defaulting to Florida or California (again), Wander says that maybe it's time to look a little further north.

Grocery Chain That Started in Portland, Maine is Technically the Oldest in the U.S.
Piggly Wiggly for many years has been dubbed the OG of grocery chains, which isn't totally wrong—but also, not totally right. That honor technically belongs to a different grocery store, which turns 165 years old this month.

Popular Maine Destination Town Named One of the Best “Momcation” Spots in the U.S.
If mom’s been dreaming of some peace, quiet, and maybe a lobster roll or two, this is the perfect getaway for a Mother’s Day “momcation”—and really, it’s not hard to see why.

Portland, Maine, Brewery to Host Free Home Buyer Happy Hour
Thinking about buying your first home but have no idea where to start? Good news — you’re not alone, and even better news — we’re here to help.

Here are the Median Home Prices For Each County in Maine
Median home prices in all of the Maine counties range from $161,000 all the way up to $600,000.
