While drive-in movie theaters may be a thing of the past, in Maine they are not. According to Stacker.com, currently there are 177 drive-ins left in the United States. However, when ranking states by those that have the most and fewest drive-in movie theaters still showing films, guess … [Read more...] about Drive-In Movie Theaters in Maine
National Outlet Shopping Day in Maine
The folks at Simon Outlets created National Outlet Shopping Day in 2022, and they're bringing it back for 2023. I guess no one should be surprised that a company that owns one of the largest groups of outlet malls created this shopping holiday. And, as someone who loves shopping outlets, I was … [Read more...] about National Outlet Shopping Day in Maine
Live Nation Concert Week in Portland Maine
Live Nation Concert Week is back for 2023, and there are a few venues in Portland, Maine on the schedule. Not familiar with what this is? It's an annual event from Live Nation. It's the one time of the year when you can get concert tickets for just $25 to some of the biggest concert acts in … [Read more...] about Live Nation Concert Week in Portland Maine
Free Planet Fitness Membership for Teens
Here is a freebie just for teens: they can exercise for free this summer at Planet Fitness. Basically, it's a free summer gym membership. Called the High School Summer Pass program, this is the third year that teens could work out for free at Planet Fitness. Why Planet Fitness wants … [Read more...] about Free Planet Fitness Membership for Teens
Teacher Appreciation Days
Both Teacher Appreciation Day and Teacher Appreciation Week happen in May. Usually, it's the first week of May. However, for 2023 it is happening the second week of May. So, May 8-May 12 is Teacher Appreciation Week this year. On the other hand, Teacher Appreciation Day is supposed to be the … [Read more...] about Teacher Appreciation Days
Bed Bath and Beyond Stores Closing
Did you hear the news about Bed Bath and Beyond stores closing? Just this week the company filed for bankruptcy protection. Then, days later, they announced that they were winding down all operations. That's fancy talk for saying that they were closing their stores. This includes the one store in … [Read more...] about Bed Bath and Beyond Stores Closing
Auntie Anne’s National Pretzel Day Offer
As I wrote about in this roundup of national food days and holidays, National Pretzel Day happens each year in late April. This year that food holiday falls on April 26. Primarily, you'll find free pretzel offers from national chains. However, most of the chains don't have a presence in … [Read more...] about Auntie Anne’s National Pretzel Day Offer
Free Shaved Kona Ice on Tax Day
I'd hoped to do a roundup of tax day freebies, but this free shaved ice offer from Kona Ice was the only one I could find in Southern Maine. Let's hope the weather on tax day is as warm as it was the previous week, because then you'll really want some free shaved ice. Anyway, Kona Ice is calling … [Read more...] about Free Shaved Kona Ice on Tax Day
Starbucks Reusable Cup Discount
There is nothing new about getting a discount on your coffee when you bring a Starbucks reusable cup with you. In fact, many years ago, I wrote an article about Earth Day discounts and covered lots of coffee shops that would take something like 10 cents off your order when you brought your own … [Read more...] about Starbucks Reusable Cup Discount
Earth Day in Southern Maine
As a fairly eco-conscious and green state, it might feel like every day is Earth Day in Maine. But the legit national "holiday" happens on Saturday, April 22, 2023. In fact, every April is considered to be Earth Month. So, it's no wonder that Earth conscious events happen throughout April … [Read more...] about Earth Day in Southern Maine
EcoMaine EcoFest for Earth Day
EcoMaine is sponsoring what it is calling EcoFest for Earth Day this year. In case you didn't know, EcoMaine is southern Maine’s leader in recycling and waste-to-energy operations. It serves about one-third of the state’s population. Twenty Maine communities own EcoMaine, which is … [Read more...] about EcoMaine EcoFest for Earth Day
Sierra Club Maine Chapter Earth Day Activities
Sierra Club's Maine Chapter started in 1993, which means it is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2023. In case you didn't know, the Sierra Club's Maine Chapter's mission is: Sierra Club Maine Chapter Earth Day activities Given this mission, it's no surprise that the Maine Chapter will … [Read more...] about Sierra Club Maine Chapter Earth Day Activities