While Labor Day weekend marks the traditional end of summer, there are still plenty of things to do in southern Maine. The weather remains warm during the day allowing for some great beach time. Southen Maine boasts several beaches that are accessible. Since many schools in the region are already … [Read more...] about Labor Day Weeked in Southern Maine
Kennebunk Trivia Night and Pub Quizzes
There are lots of reasons we chose to move to Kennebunk. I never realized that being close to dozens of trivia opportunities would end up being one of the benefits. That's because once I started looking for pub quizzes and the like near my Kennebunk house, I was shocked to find so many … [Read more...] about Kennebunk Trivia Night and Pub Quizzes
Review: Raise the Bar Trivia
One of our goals when we moved to Maine was finding a trivia night we could go to regularly. Thanks to friends we've made, we found a company whose trivia game play has become our favorite. They're called Raise the Bar Trivia and they have games all around Southern Maine, New Hampshire and even into … [Read more...] about Review: Raise the Bar Trivia
Cheap Eats With Too Good To Go App
Do you like to shop the clearance aisle at stores, including grocery stores? I know that I do and so I was so excited to discover an app that focuses on surplus food. It’s called Too Good to Go. There's another app that focuses on supermarket leftovers and day-old food called Flashfood but it … [Read more...] about Cheap Eats With Too Good To Go App
Review: Best Worst Trivia in Southern Maine
For the past year, we've been playing trivia on a regular basis. Primarily, we'll hit up trivia nights in Kennebunk, where we live, or go to Pepper's Landing in Ogunquit to play with our favorite company Raise the Bar Trivia. However, in 2025, Ogunquit raised the in-season parking rate to $8 an … [Read more...] about Review: Best Worst Trivia in Southern Maine
Ogunquit Trolley in Maine
Whenever my husband and I drive into Ogunquit to have dinner, we always see people waiting for the Ogunquit Trolley. While not at bona fide bus stops — with shelters and what not like you might see in major cities — there is always a bench or sign that says "Trolley Stop." That's where we see … [Read more...] about Ogunquit Trolley in Maine
Free and Cheap Food Days on National Food Holidays
You can thank the advent of national food holidays for the dozens of times throughout the year when you can enjoy free and cheap food. I mean, who doesn’t love getting free or cheap food and drink? Yes, please! For example, when my daughters were younger, my husband had a tradition with them. It … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Food Days on National Food Holidays
National Ice Cream Day: Maine’s Favorite Ice Cream Flavor and More
When the summer heat peaks, Americans turn to a beloved classic to stay cool: ice cream. It's one of the reasons that we put together our roundup of the best ice cream shops in Southern Maine. With National Ice Cream Day right around the corner, on July 20, I thought it would be fun to share this … [Read more...] about National Ice Cream Day: Maine’s Favorite Ice Cream Flavor and More
Cooling Centers in Southern Maine
A cooling center is a facility that has been opened for short term operations due to a specific emergency or event. They are normally opened when hot temperatures may become dangerous, such as the current heat wave forecast for Southern Maine. Interestingly, many of the cooling centers are also … [Read more...] about Cooling Centers in Southern Maine
14 Independent Bookstores in Southern Maine That Make Browsing Books Feel Like a Mini Adventure
After Amazon and Barnes and Noble took over the book-buying machine, you would have thought that independent bookstores would all be gone by now. You would be wrong. Here in Kennebunk, we have a brand-new bookstore called Octopus Bookshop. Anyway, it got me thinking about other independent … [Read more...] about 14 Independent Bookstores in Southern Maine That Make Browsing Books Feel Like a Mini Adventure
Museum Passes from Maine Libraries
Today, I received an email from the Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library in Kennebunkport, reminding me of the many benefits of my library card. One of them is being able to get museum passes for free from this and other Maine libraries. And while I've written about the unexpected benefits and … [Read more...] about Museum Passes from Maine Libraries
Maine Libraries: Much more than just great books!
You probably already knew that you could borrow more than just books at your local public library. However, are you aware of all of the benefits that come with your Maine library card? For example, you are able to download digital books via the Libby app in case you can't get to the library to … [Read more...] about Maine Libraries: Much more than just great books!