It's hard to believe that it's been 10 years since the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League's Lewiston Maineiacs played their last game at The Colisée. There hasn't been a hockey team to call Lewiston their home for any significant amount of time since the Maineiacs left after eight seasons in 2011. But if you're hoping to see teams hit the ice in Lewiston, you've got a chance coming up in October.

The Maine Mariners will be playing a preseason game against the Worcester Railers at the Androscoggin Bank Colisée on October 15 at 7 p.m. and admission is very reasonable! Tickets are just $2 and will be available at the door, but hit the ATM on your way there because it's cash only.

After a season during the pandemic in 2020 that saw many restrictions, the 2021-2022 season is shaping up to be a better one for the Mariners. It will also be their first season as an affiliate of the Boston Bruins. Their home opener at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland is on October 22 against the Railers, so the game in Lewiston on the 15th is a little preview of what's to come.

28 Things to Do Around Portland for $20 or Less

For a tiny metropolitan, Portland can be surprisingly pricey. To help us all out, I’ve put together a list of things you can do in and around the Portland area for days when you don’t feel like spending a ton just to have a good day.

LOOK: Full List of the Best Places to Live in Maine

Stacker compiled a list of the best places to live in Maine using data from Niche. Niche ranks places to live based on a variety of factors including cost of living, schools, health care, recreation, and weather. Cities, suburbs, and towns were included. Listings and images are from realtor.com. On the list, there's a robust mix of offerings from great schools and nightlife to high walkability and public parks.

Some areas have enjoyed rapid growth thanks to new businesses moving to the area, while others offer glimpses into area history with well-preserved architecture and museums. Keep reading to see if your hometown made the list.

LOOK: Here are the pets banned in each state

Because the regulation of exotic animals is left to states, some organizations, including The Humane Society of the United States, advocate for federal, standardized legislation that would ban owning large cats, bears, primates, and large poisonous snakes as pets.

Read on to see which pets are banned in your home state, as well as across the nation.

 

 

 

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