Maine Breweries Hold Their Own in 2020, Add Over $260 Million to Economy
Maine's breweries added more than $260 million to Maine's economy in 2020, despite lockdowns and uncertainty.
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Maine Hits Record Numbers of Visitors to State Parks and Campgrounds
Maine tourism benefitted again from another season of outdoor activity. The state surpassed all previous numbers of visitors.
New England States Are Recovering Remarkably Well From the Pandemic
Here in New England, we are recovering quicker than other parts of the Country regarding the pandemic.
Mainer’s Epic Challenge to Run Every Road, Trail and Alley in Portland East of 295 Is a Success
We found this amazing quarantine project on Reddit and had to share. The Quarantine Project? To run every street, trail, and alleyway on Portland's peninsula. If it was on Google Maps, and east of I-295, it had to be run. On March 16th, 2020, this person started. They finished it in May 2020. This is certainly one of the coolest pandemic projects we have seen. Well done u/guethlema!
Maine Finalizes & Updates Plans For Hazard & Bonus Pay Programs
Mainers who worked through the pandemic, as well as full and part-time Mainers who recently gained employment, will be receiving some extra cash in the near future.
Catch a Sea Dogs Game at Full Capacity & Maskless in June
With easing restrictions the Portland Sea Dogs are adjusting and things are starting to return to how they were pre-pandemic!
Maine Incentivizing Vaccinations With Free Stuff
From a hunting license to a $20 L.L. Bean gift card you could have your pick just for getting vaccinated this month.
8-Year-Old From Windham Creates Bloom Bombs for Pandemic Heroes
When the pandemic took over, Byron, an 8-year-old from Windham decided to do something to help.
Arcadia National Bar Is Moving Into Port City Music Hall But It Needs Your Help
The charming Portland barcade, Arcadia, is moving into the space vacated by Port City Music Hall but it needs your help to achieve its vision
Cinemagic Closing All Maine And NH Locations Until Spring
The popular theater chain Cinemagic, that operates in several Maine locations, will pause operations until spring
Applebee's Latest Restaurant to Try Drive-Thru Service
2020 changed how we eat - and we still want our restaurant food, we just don't want to eat in the restaurant.
People Are Scarfing Up Log Cabins in Maine Thanks to COVID
Log cabin sales are booming - because people want comfort and nothing says comfort like a log cabin.
Vena’s Fizz House To Close Old Port Location In January With Bigger Plans In Mind
The popular Vena's Fizz House on Fore Street in Portland's Old Port will close in January with plans to reopen at a larger space in the near future
More Than 1,000 Used Needles Found On Public Property In Portland Since May
Portland Police issue a warning to the public that the city is seeing a troubling trend of used needles being discarded on public property
MaineDOT Updated Highway Signs for Halloween & They're Hilarious
Whoever comes up with these deserves a raise.