After writing about these summer teacher appreciation savings deals, I wondered if there were teacher discounts year round at Maine stores. Turns out there are plenty. In fact, when it comes to teacher discounts, there are a few things to keep in mind. Overview of teacher discounts One, … [Read more...] about Teacher Discounts at Maine Stores
Paper Shredding Events in Southern Maine
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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
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
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
Best Things to Do in Portland, Maine
I've been going to Portland, Maine almost as long as I've been alive. Twice a year we would visit my grandparents in Kezar Falls, about 40 miles west of Portland. Then, we would always accompany them on what they deemed a big shopping trip to this charming coastal city that many mistakenly think is … [Read more...] about Best Things to Do in Portland, Maine
Maine Maple Sunday is Official
We've been celebrating Maine Maple Sunday for years. However, now it is legit official. Here's why. Official Resolution about Maine Maple Sunday Maine's two U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King introduced a resolution designating the Sunday of Maine Maple Weekend officially as “Maine … [Read more...] about Maine Maple Sunday is Official
March Madness Brackets for Best Maine Lobster Roll
Now that the brackets for men's and women's basketball are out for March Madness, we at Southern Maine on the Cheap thought we might have some fun with our own March Madness. Except rather than focusing on basketball — and go University of Maine Black Bears women's basketball team, who punched a … [Read more...] about March Madness Brackets for Best Maine Lobster Roll
Win a Free Pair of Solar Eclipse Glasses
If you haven't gotten around to getting your solar eclipse glasses yet for the April 8, 2024 event, you might be in luck for a freebie. I just found out about a contest happening online this Friday, March 22, 2024. The winning prize? Free solar glasses. How to win a free pair of solar eclipse … [Read more...] about Win a Free Pair of Solar Eclipse Glasses
Where and How to View the Total Solar Eclipse in Maine
Did you know that there will be a total solar eclipse in Maine in 2024? In fact, it will cross Maine on April 8, 2024. This is limited to the western portion of Maine, which will be in the path of totality. As in total darkness. However, Mainers might see a slight darkening of daylight that … [Read more...] about Where and How to View the Total Solar Eclipse in Maine