I still remember my fifth grade project that required me to come up with a report with interesting facts about Maine. Everyone in our class was assigned a different U.S. state, and I was thrilled to get Maine. My grandparents lived in Maine, my mother grew up in Maine and being in Maine was a big … [Read more...] about 9 Interesting Facts About Maine
Charging Centers in Maine
If bad weather, storms or power outages displace you from your home, you can usually count on community centers or libraries to open up as warming centers — or cooling centers in the summer. In addition, they become charging centers. And when I say charging centers, I don't mean places with EV … [Read more...] about Charging Centers in Maine
How to Tell if Food is Bad After a Power Outage
In the past, over on my other blog, I've covered topics about expiration dates. This includes understanding food expiration dates and does medicine expire. However, when we're talking about how to tell if food has gone bad after a power outage, you can toss all those dates out the window. How to … [Read more...] about How to Tell if Food is Bad After a Power Outage
SNAP EBT Recipients and a Disaster
In the past, we've written about a number of topics relevant to SNAP EBT customers. There was our article on meat markets that take SNAP EBT. Then we covered Maine grocery stores that accept SNAP EBT benefits. Also, the farmers markets where you can pay for fresh produce with SNAP EBT. SNAP EBT … [Read more...] about SNAP EBT Recipients and a Disaster
Movies Filmed in Maine
Recently, I volunteered at the Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport. If you haven't been, they have a huge collection of vintages trains, including New York City subways cars. The people I was volunteering with told me that the original version of the movie "The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3" used some … [Read more...] about Movies Filmed in Maine
Most Popular Dog Names in Maine
When I got wind of this roundup of the most popular dog names in Maine, I was excited to see if either of my pups made the cut. Well, one did and one did not. Also, ironically, both of my mother's cats had names on the most popular dog name list in Maine. Go figure. How to choose a dog's … [Read more...] about Most Popular Dog Names in Maine
Shopping at the Maine Mall in South Portland
When we would visit my grandparents in Kezar Falls each summer, we always planned a day trip visit to the Maine Mall in South Portland. At that time the Mall was the biggest and best place to go shopping for clothing, accessories and more. While stores like Target and Walmart are now scattered … [Read more...] about Shopping at the Maine Mall in South Portland
USPS Stamp Prices Increasing Again
How much does a stamp cost? Well, you're going to pay more for one next year. That's because, once again, the United States Postal Service (USPS) aka the post office is raising the price of postage. How much are stamp prices increasing? The price of a Forever Stamp increases on January 21, … [Read more...] about USPS Stamp Prices Increasing Again
Free Pet Photos with Santa in Maine
If you can't get your pets in to see Santa at the Maine Mall this year, you have other options for getting a picture with Santa. Go visit some of your local pet retailers. Many are offering pet photo shoots with Santa this year. It would a great time to put your dog in their ugly Christmas … [Read more...] about Free Pet Photos with Santa in Maine
HBO Max and Hulu Black Friday Deals
One of our goals for the new year is re-subscribing to HBO Max and Hulu so we can catch up on our favorite shows. You know, when it is snowy and cold out and the sun is setting before 4 p.m. here in Southern Maine. Note: These are affiliate links below. That means that we may receive a commission … [Read more...] about HBO Max and Hulu Black Friday Deals
Guide to Southern Maine Small Business Saturday Events
When it comes to Small Business Saturday, many cities and towns have put together a slate of special shopping events for the residents and visitors alike. It's a great way to encourage us to shop locally. For example, the Saco salon where I get my haircut is having a special, beauty-related event … [Read more...] about Guide to Southern Maine Small Business Saturday Events
Try Hockey for Free This Weekend
Twice a year, USA Hockey offers a "Try Hockey for Free" day. This is an opportunity for children ages four to nine, who are interested in checking out ice hockey, to do so for free. Ice rinks nationwide open their doors to would-be hockey players. And Maine has at least one rink in the Portland … [Read more...] about Try Hockey for Free This Weekend