Andy Capwell
Simones’ Hot Dog Stand Gets Honored With Hot Dog Crosswalks
Simones' Hot Dog Stand in Lewiston is part of my family history and a large part of the history in Lewiston. My grandfather started the restaurant in Lewiston in 1908 and it's still going strong 108 years later.
Free Admission This Saturday To The Maine State Museum
Saturday, June 25th is Kids Day at Capitol Park and the Maine State Museum is taking part by offering free admission this Saturday.
Destination Maine: The Maine Whoopie Pie Festival Is This Saturday
It's all about the whoopie pie this Saturday in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine. The Maine Whoopie Pie Festival is this Saturday. The events will be all day long in Dover-Foxcroft. Enjoy whoopie pie samples for only 25 cents!
Fair Season In Maine Starts This Weekend: Complete Guide For Maine Fair Season
File this under believe it or not, the fair season in Maine starts this weekend and goes until October and the Fryeburg Fair. The fair season starts with the Maple Meadow Fair Festival in Mapleton, Maine this Friday and Saturday.
2016’s Best & Worst States For A Summer Road Trip: See Where Maine Ranked
Source: WalletHub
Today is the first day of summer and in Maine we will see our fair share of license plates from Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey and many more states. We are 'Vacationland' after all, but where did Maine rank in WalletHub's rankings of the '2016 Best & Worst States For Summer Road Trips'?
Mainers Google Search These Dad-Related Things The Most
We hope you enjoyed your Father's Day. Maybe you treated Dad to a barbecue or even bought him a nice gift. Maybe you even used Google to research a gift idea for Dad. Estately.com researched what each of the U.S. states Google searched more than any of the other states. So what do Mainers Google search the most when it comes to Dad related things?
Scarborough Schools Adopt New Transgender Policy [POLL]
Scarborough's school board voted unanimously on new rules to allow transgender students to use locker rooms and bathrooms that match their gender identity.
The Ten Most Liberal Cities In Maine
When it comes to politics, the old saying is 'As Maine Goes, So Goes The Nation'. Maine is very unique, we have a republican governor and democratic congress and republican state senate. Maine's two U.S. senators and two U.S. Congressional members are split, one republican and one democrat.
Things You Won’t Find In Today’s Playgrounds
When I was growing up in Auburn, we would often go to Pettingill Park and spend hours upon hours in the public playground. This past weekend, I went to a local playground with my friend and his young son and it dawned on my how much they have changed.
Maine Gas Prices Now Below The National Average
Maine's gas prices were slightly higher this week, less than a half cent per gallon, for a statewide average of $2.377 per gallon. However, gas prices national were up just over two cents per gallon for a national average of $2.389 per gallon. This is the first time in many months that Maine's gas prices are below the national average.
Free Admission To Most Maine State Parks On Father’s Day
Spend a great day with Dad and the entire family on Sunday, June 19th, Father's Day. Most Maine State Parks will have free admission on Father's Day.
The Best and Worst States For Summer Road Trips
WalletHub.com took a look at the best and worst states for taking a summer road trip. It's that time of the year, when the family hits the road to head to the beach or the amusement park. About 85 percent of Americans are planning a summer vacation and nearly 90 percent of them will be behind the wheel.
Where You Can Pick Your Own Strawberries In Maine
Strawberry season is Maine is short and sweet! It starts mid to late June and last into the first part of July. So as the kids get out of school for the summer, you might want to take the whole family to do some strawberry picking! Here's a guide of area farms where you can pick your own strawberries.
Acadia National Park Is Currently Number 1!
2016 marks the centennial anniversary of the National Park Service and our national parks are a great summer family vacation. Fourth graders across the country can get a free park to access the entire park system for a year, part of the Kid in a Park program. Many national parks are offering special programs for kids of all ages.
Free Cruises Along The Kennebec River
You can take a cruise along the Kennebec River for free this Thursday through Saturday. Maine Water Tours, Inc. is considering a local river transportation and cruise service that may include a water shuttle between Gardiner, Hallowell and Augusta, sunset and happy hour cruises, other scenic cruises and private charters.
Cadillac Mountain Is Up For Best National Park Location For Sunrises And Sunsets
USA Today has a series called USA Today Top 10, the 10Best editors and National park Foundation have nominated twenty of the best national park locales from across the country to viewing a sunrise or sunset.