You’ve probably heard of some of the most popular towns in Southern Maine. Places like Kennebunkport, Ogunquit and Portland. However, do you know what each of these locations is best known for? Also, are you aware that there are coastal towns in Southern Maine along with charming inland … [Read more...] about Towns in Southern Maine: Exploring the Best Coastal and Inland Communities
What to Do Near Portland Maine This Week
Before we know it, the Maine summer season will be here. It will be time for eating lobster rolls and visiting lighthouses. Until then, we've rounded up what to do near Portland Maine in the coming week. What to Do This Week Near Portland Maine Here's a rundown of fun stuff happening locally … [Read more...] about What to Do Near Portland Maine This Week
Paper Shredding Events in Southern Maine
If you don’t own a crosscut shredder at home, then you might be looking for paper shredding events happening near you. Or maybe you’re cleaning out an office, attic or loved ones homes, and want a responsible way of disposing of all that paper. That’s where these free shredding events come in … [Read more...] about Paper Shredding Events in Southern Maine
Camping near Acadia National Park
As someone who defines camping as sleeping with the windows open, I knew I wasn't the right person to tell you about the best campgrounds near Acadia National Park. However, I know someone who is. And that's Lara Clevenger who writes the On a Permanent Vacation blog. She has a great blog post on … [Read more...] about Camping near Acadia National Park
What Not To Donate To Goodwill: A Complete Guide
Goodwill is a great place to unload your clutter. However, I know from firsthand experience that you cannot bring anything and everything to a thrift store like Goodwill. That's why I've put together this guide of what not to donate to Goodwill. This will help you decide which donations to bring to … [Read more...] about What Not To Donate To Goodwill: A Complete Guide
March Madness Championship Best Maine Lobster Roll 2024 Updated
Well, the people of Maine have spoken. And by an overwhelming majority, Bite Into Maine is the 2024 Champion for the Best Maine Lobster Roll. Here is the officially updated bracket showing Bite Into Maine as the winner! We've enjoyed Bite Into Maine lobster rolls at their food truck at … [Read more...] about March Madness Championship Best Maine Lobster Roll 2024 Updated
Final Four March Madness Best Maine Lobster Roll
The basketball Final Four is coming up this weekend. The women play on Friday, April 5. And the men play on Saturday, April 6. And here at Southern Maine on the Cheap, we've rolled onto the Final Four of our bracket for the best Maine lobster roll. The Elite 8 voting is now closed. Final … [Read more...] about Final Four March Madness Best Maine Lobster Roll
How to Get Solar Eclipse Glasses
NASA recommends that you invest in safe solar viewing glasses — also called eclipse glasses — or a safe handheld solar viewer. Planetariums usually sell them in their gift shops. However, what if you don't live near a planetarium? Where can you get solar eclipse glasses before the big … [Read more...] about How to Get Solar Eclipse Glasses
Maine Blueberries
Whenever visiting my grandparents at their Maine home in the summer, we would often head out back to pick blueberries. No, they weren't blueberry farmers — actually, they were apple farmers. Instead, they had a patch of low bush blueberries growing naturally in their backyard. Even our dog Misty got … [Read more...] about Maine Blueberries
Free Underwear at Duluth Trading in South Portland
Have you ever been to the Duluth Trading store in South Portland? If not, you may want to head there on Saturday, April 6th. They're giving away free underwear. Really — this is no April Fool's joke. Free underwear at Duluth Trading Co. So, how do you get free underwear? Be one of the first … [Read more...] about Free Underwear at Duluth Trading in South Portland
Elite 8 March Madness Brackets for Best Maine Lobster Roll
Voting is now closed on the Sweet 16 and we're onto the Elite 8 March Madness brackets for the best Maine lobster roll. Thank you to all of the readers who took our survey. March Madness Elite 8: Maine Lobster Rolls As we mentioned in our original article announcing this Maine Lobster … [Read more...] about Elite 8 March Madness Brackets for Best Maine Lobster Roll
Easter Egg Hunts in Southern Maine
I've just updated this article on Easter egg hunts that towns and organizations put together for kids. Due to the inclement weather in Southern Maine on Maine Maple Weekend, many of the planned Easter egg hunts have moved to Saturday, March 30. Now onto the original article. Where you'll find … [Read more...] about Easter Egg Hunts in Southern Maine