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Blyth & Burrows In Portland Has Some Impressive Holiday Drinks

If you have't yet visited Blyth & Burrows, a craft cocktail bar in Portland, Maine, this holiday season might be a perfect time to check them out. You guys, just look at this: Continue reading…

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This New Hampshire Bar Looks Like Santa's Workshop Threw Up in it

Are you kidding me? Look at this place. It's one of Portsmouth's most recognizable dive-bars and is now the only country bar you'll find in the city. But you probably wouldn't recognize it right now...

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Did You Ever Own What is Now the World's Most Dangerous Toy?

This is wild. I'm sure you've seen this circling the internet already about an old toy you may remember made in the 50's being discontinued and torn off shelves for being entirely too dangerous. It's...

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3 Ridiculous Things That Continue to Shock Tourists From Away Who Visit Maine

Maine has the most gullible tourists in the world and it's actually kind of hilarious. As a former veteran bartender in the Old Port in Portland, Maine, I think I've seen, heard, and experienced it all...

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This New Maine Based Competitive Dating Show is Hilarious; Watch

It's called Love or Lobsters and It's the perfect mix of comic relief and local relatability. I don't know this dude Teagan personally but he's reached out a few times about the launch of his new local...

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Would You Consider Flying Out of Portland, Maine's Jetport Naked?

Don't worry, "flying naked" doesn't actually mean what you think it means. However, this new Tik Tok trend suggests that the concept behind it might make your travel days less stressful. Continue reading…

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New England’s 2024 Naughty or Nice List Is Here- Are You On It?

Tis' the season to find out if you or the kids have been on Santa's naughty or nice list! So this is basically just a generator that lets you submit a name just by typing it into the search bar, give...

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Do You Have 'Holiday Heart'? Well, Maine, It's Not What You Think

When you read "Holiday Heart" don't you automatically think of something heart-warming? Well, it's actually the complete opposite. Continue reading…

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A Twerking Grinch Takes Over Beyond Fitness in Gray, Maine

Have you seen this dude? He looks like a literal Grinch character popping out of my TV screen and twerking in gyms and local businesses. I've never laughed harder. Continue reading…

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Maine Soccer Portland Hearts of Pine 2025 Schedule Released

The wait is finally over for the over 3,000 season ticket holders. The Portland Hearts of Pine, Maine's first professional soccer team has released their long-awaited schedule. Continue reading…

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Survey: Mainers Wouldn’t Take This One Job, Even for Double Pay

According to Tradesafe, a 2024 survey revealed that the job Mainers would be least likely to accept an offer to work for even with double pay is a commercial fisherman. Continue reading…

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Portland, Maine's High Roller is Decked Out For Christmas

Well done, High Roller! Thank you for making your place so festive, it does truly make a big difference for the ambiance of our city. Continue reading…

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Some Mainers Name This Westbrook Parking Lot the Most Difficult

A lot of parking lots in Maine lack signs, directions, or patient people so I had to phone a friend on this one for the local answer. I have to say, I do agree with most people on this one. Continue...

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2 Important Reasons New Englanders Shouldn’t Leave Their Wipers Up Before a...

You can look in a parking lot before a snowstorm and see dozens of cars with their wipers up as if they were giving a salute. But is that a good idea? Continue reading…

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One of the Best Espresso Martini Bars in U.S. in Portland, Maine

A little bar on Wharf Street in Portland, Maine, called Room For Improvement was honorably mentioned in Esquire Magazine as having one of the best espresso martinis in America. Continue reading…

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Shame on This Dude Stealing Cash Tips in this Portland, Maine Bar

Last night some ding dong was caught on camera taking cash that was left on the bar for a friend of mine who bartends downtown. What he didn't know, was that he was caught on camera doing so..ding dong...

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Submit A Woman-Run Business Here For a Shoutout on Q97.9

Fireflame Friday is a segment on my morning show every Friday that allows women to have their voices heard and small businesses seen by shouting out other women they look up to and why. There's power...

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Smiling Hill Farm in Westbrook, Maine, Will No Longer Offer Cross Country Skiing

Unfortunately, on New Year's Day, Smiling Hill Farm in Westbrook, Maine, announced on their Facebook page that they had decided to discontinue cross-country skiing. Continue reading…

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The Most Popular Vehicle is the Same In Every New England State But One

What do New Englanders prefer to drive the most in each of the six New England states? You may be surprised. Continue reading…

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Is This The Perfect Demonstration of a Maine Downeast Accent?

It seems that if you grew up in rural areas of Maine, you'd have a pretty good Maine accent by default. But do you have a true, Downeast Maine accent? Continue reading…

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