This past year, my husband and I decided to focus on reading books set in Maine, by Maine authors or both. While we didn't get to nearly all of them, we did read a dozen. Of them, only one was a DNF--did not finish--for me: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. My husband loved it. Otherwise, we handed … [Read more...] about Favorite Books Set in Maine
Recycle Your Christmas Tree: Where and How
If you like to have a live Christmas tree in your home and you're not planning on planting it in your garden, then it's a good idea to recycle it after the holidays are over. Some municipalities have curbside collection of trees. Then, they will recycle them. In other places, it's up to you to … [Read more...] about Recycle Your Christmas Tree: Where and How
How to See Santa at the Maine Mall Plus NH and MA Locations
You've got until December 24 to take pictures with Santa at the Maine MallThis is something we have enjoyed doing with our dogs Oscar and Sadie these past couple of years. Santa was a real dog lover and so was the staff. Treats for everyone! Speaking of treats, this article includes details on … [Read more...] about How to See Santa at the Maine Mall Plus NH and MA Locations
Maine Christmas Tree Farms
Growing up, I never had to visit any of the Maine Christmas tree farms to get the tree we would put up in my grandparent's home. That's because they lived in a rural corner or northwest York County and we could just walk into their woods to get our own tree. And cut down our own tree we did for many … [Read more...] about Maine Christmas Tree Farms
Enjoying Kennebunkport Prelude
Long before there was Small Business Saturday, business owners got together and created Kennebunkport Prelude. The idea was to start a Christmas festival. That was back in 1982. Fast forward to today, and Kennebunkport Prelude is also Kennebunk Prelude as this holiday festival spans both … [Read more...] about Enjoying Kennebunkport Prelude
Free Holiday Food Boxes in Maine
Normally, when we cover free food in Maine, it's about freebies for birthdays or one-off fun giveaways. However, this article is more akin to our articles about SNAP-EBT benefits and the like. It focuses on where families in need can find free holiday meals this year. Free Holiday Meals in … [Read more...] about Free Holiday Food Boxes in Maine
Meat Markets in Maine That Take SNAP/EBT
Many people in Maine rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to put food on the table. However, finding a place to buy fresh, healthy food with an EBT card can be challenging. Fortunately, there are meat markets in Maine that accept EBT for payment, making it easier for SNAP … [Read more...] about Meat Markets in Maine That Take SNAP/EBT
Surprising Places to Use SNAP EBT Benefits: Make Sure You Reapply
Quick update to this article on surprising places to use SNAP EBT benefits in Maine: according to government sources, all SNAP recipients will have to reapply for their benefits going forward. Unfortunately, it's not clear how the reapplication process would be conducted and when it would become … [Read more...] about Surprising Places to Use SNAP EBT Benefits: Make Sure You Reapply
Maine Holidays When Things Are Closed
This article outlines Maine holidays, both state and federal, when stores and other businesses may be closed. This includes banks, town offices, courts, schools, state buildings and more. You're probably already familiar with the 11 federal holidays that close things down. However, in Maine there … [Read more...] about Maine Holidays When Things Are Closed
40 Dollar Thanksgiving from Aldi
This year, Aldi is promising a full Thanksgiving spread for just $40. While the opening of Maine's first Aldi store in Portland has been delayed, you can drive to the store in Portsmouth/Newington to shop this deal. Here are the details. 40 Dollar Thanksgiving from Aldi For just $40*, … [Read more...] about 40 Dollar Thanksgiving from Aldi
Maine Maple Fall Fest: Where to Go and What to Do
If you loved all the goodies and sugar house visits during Maine Maple Weekend, then you're going to love Maine Maple Fall Fest. In fact, when we covered Maine Maple Weekend earlier this year, we noted which of the farms, sugar shacks and other places would also be part of this fall … [Read more...] about Maine Maple Fall Fest: Where to Go and What to Do
Costco in Maine is Open
Maine's first Costco in Scarborough is getting ready to celebrate its two-year anniversary. Opening day was on November 17, 2023. Since then, it's one of the only places we shop and it is definitely where I fill up for gas. Questions about the Costco in Maine Since I first wrote this … [Read more...] about Costco in Maine is Open