In honor of the Oscars, we would like to share with you again our post about the first dog to achieve fame in the movies. Long before Air Bud, Lassie, and even Toto and Rin Tin Tin, there was Jean, the Vitagraph Dog! Jean, a Collie from Eastport, Maine, was the first dog to have […]
After this past year, I think we all feel a bit like an island unto ourselves. So to celebrate the state of Maine’s 201st birthday, which was yesterday, Asa and I are sharing some fun facts about the islands that dot our favorite state’s coastline. The largest island in Maine is Mount Desert Island. When […]
Once again Maine is represented in Sunday’s big game – Puppy Bowl XVII! The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland is pleased to announce that they have not one but two pups drafted to play on Team Ruff in the biggest anticipated football game of the year. Originally from Oklahoma, Rumor and Duke relocated to […]
When it comes to winter clothing in Maine, LL Bean and his iconic boot usually first comes to mind. However, Leon Leonwood Bean isn’t the first Mainer to invent warm clothing for outdoor fun. There’s also Chester Greenwood, of Farmington, Maine, who in 1873 invented earmuffs! As the legend goes, Chester enjoyed ice skating, but […]
This year marks the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the Pilgrims at Plymouth, Massachusetts, making it the first permanent settlement in New England. It also is the 200th anniversary of Maine becoming a state. With two hundred years separating these events, it is easy to forget that Maine played a much earlier important role […]
You may have seen that map by Zippia highlighting the most popular Thanksgiving side dishes based on Google searches. It has each state proudly displaying their favorites of stuffing, mashed potatoes, and green bean casseroles, as well as other Thanksgiving must haves. Yet here we are with Maine showing up as the only state in […]
Today we’re taking you on a virtual visit to four historic forts in Maine. Some played key roles in defending Maine, others not so much. Some all that remain are the earthworks and crumbling structures, while others have buildings to explore. All locations are closed for the season, but if you click on the highlighted […]
Move over werewolves, vampires, ginormous spiders, and creepy cats, it’s time that Maine’s monster of the ocean deep gets featured in its own horror movie! I’m talking about none other than the lobster! Now before you go licking your chops dreaming of this Maine delicacy, you may have second thoughts after reading these shell shocking […]
Not to brag, but I will. According to data collected by the National UFO Reporting Center, in 2019 Maine ranked in the Top 5 for UFO sightings! Using the calls and messages reported to the National UFO Reporting Center, combined with state population data, the telecommunications company, SatelliteInternet.com, determined that Maine is one of the highest […]
The Maine coastline is dotted with islands, each with its own ghost story, pirate tale, or both! Today we set sail to Appledore Island, located 7 miles off the coast of Kittery, at the Isles of Shoals, to share one such story. Appledore Island is now a remote field station for the Shoals Marine Lab. […]
