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Leah Ingram

Free and Cheap EV Charging in Southern Maine

EV chargers at the Wells Public Library in Maine.

Soon it may be easier to find free and cheap EV charging stations in Southern Maine, at least in Portland and South Portland. That’s because both cities have enacted or plan to enact an ordinance that any newly built parking facilities must include electric vehicle charging stations. In the … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap EV Charging in Southern Maine

Posted by Leah Ingram on April 3, 2025 | Updated April 29, 2025 Filed Under: Free & Cheap · Travel & Getaways

Maine Holidays When Things Are Closed

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This article outlines Maine holidays, both state and federal, when stores and other businesses may be closed. This includes banks, town offices, courts, schools, state buildings and more. You're probably already familiar with the 11 federal holidays that close things down. However, in Maine there … [Read more...] about Maine Holidays When Things Are Closed

Posted by Leah Ingram on April 3, 2025 | Updated April 3, 2025 Filed Under: Everything Else

Participating Blue Star Museums in Maine

Close up portrait little girl looks at his military father. Lovely gaze of a daughter, holding hands.

Blue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families. It is in collaboration with the Department of Defense and museums across America. The Blue Star Museums program offers free entry to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their … [Read more...] about Participating Blue Star Museums in Maine

Posted by Leah Ingram on April 3, 2025 | Updated April 3, 2025 Filed Under: Free & Cheap · Museums & Attractions

Museums for All in Southern Maine

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Museums for All is a new-to-me program. What is Museums for All? "[T]hose receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free or reduced admission to more than 1,000 museums throughout the United States simply by presenting their SNAP EBT (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Electronic … [Read more...] about Museums for All in Southern Maine

Posted by Leah Ingram on April 3, 2025 | Updated April 3, 2025 Filed Under: Family & Kids · Free & Cheap · Museums & Attractions

Easter Egg Hunts in Southern Maine

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I've just updated this article on Easter egg hunts that towns and organizations put together for kids. Most are scheduled for Saturday, April 12, 2025. Where you'll find Easter egg hunts near you I've put together this list of Easter egg hunts happening in 2025. Most are occuring the before … [Read more...] about Easter Egg Hunts in Southern Maine

Posted by Leah Ingram on April 3, 2025 | Updated April 3, 2025 Filed Under: Family & Kids

LL Bean Online Daily Markdowns Explained

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Did you know that LL Bean has a daily markdown exclusively online? Neither did I until I did. And then I learned that LL Bean actually offers a number of daily specials and deals that are accessible online only. So, let me give you the lowdown on these LL Bean daily deals and how they … [Read more...] about LL Bean Online Daily Markdowns Explained

Posted by Leah Ingram on March 26, 2025 | Updated March 26, 2025 Filed Under: LL Bean · Shopping

Maine Maple Weekend 2025: Where to Go and What to Do

Traditional aluminum buckets collect sap from an old maple tree to be sued for making maple syrup and sugar in southern Maine.

For as long as I can remember, we’ve called Maine Maple Weekend this: maple syrup Sunday. That’s because on that sweet, sticky holiday we would visit the local sugaring house near my grandparents’ home in Kezar Falls (now Parsonsfield).Afterwards, we would enjoy homemade pancakes with, of course, … [Read more...] about Maine Maple Weekend 2025: Where to Go and What to Do

Posted by Leah Ingram on March 22, 2025 | Updated March 22, 2025 Filed Under: Fairs & Festivals · Family & Kids · Free & Cheap · Maine Maple Weekend

First Day of Spring in Maine

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I love writing about freebies and deals you can find on the first day of spring. Why? After a snowy winter and with daylight saving time back in season, the first day of spring always gives me hope--even if I'm still wearing my winter coat. Even if you're not in the mood for things like ice … [Read more...] about First Day of Spring in Maine

Posted by Leah Ingram on March 20, 2025 | Updated March 20, 2025 Filed Under: Everything Else

National Pancake Day

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When I first wrote this article, it was about how to enjoy IHOP free pancakes on National Pancake Day each year. That's because, at the time, there were two pancake holidays annually. One, was IHOP's own holiday in February. And then there was the nationwide National Pancake Day that other … [Read more...] about National Pancake Day

Posted by Leah Ingram on March 3, 2025 | Updated March 3, 2025 Filed Under: Dining Deals · Free & Cheap

Tapping Maple Trees to Make Your Own Maple Syrup

A drop of sap coming out a spigot into a bucket on a maple tree.

Have you always wanted to try tapping maple trees on your property so you could make your own maple syrup? Then you’re in luck because maple syrup season is almost here. You may have noticed buckets on your neighbors' trees — I have seen them here in Kennebunk. Shifting maple syrup … [Read more...] about Tapping Maple Trees to Make Your Own Maple Syrup

Posted by Leah Ingram on March 3, 2025 | Updated March 3, 2025 Filed Under: Frugal Living · Fun Stuff

When is Daylight Savings Time, Plus Promos and Freebies for the Time Change

Daylight Saving Time, Spring forward, Summer Time change

Whenever I'm thinking about daylight savings time versus standard time, I always have to remember the adage my mother taught me: spring forward or fall back. That being said, I know the clocks move forward in spring and go back an hour in fall. However, into which measure of time? Is daylight … [Read more...] about When is Daylight Savings Time, Plus Promos and Freebies for the Time Change

Posted by Leah Ingram on March 3, 2025 | Updated March 3, 2025 Filed Under: Shopping Bargains

Costco in Maine is Open

Costco in scarborough maine on opening day.

Maine's first Costco in Scarborough just celebrated its one year anniversary. Opening day was on November 17, 2023. And you can bet your bottom dollar that I went albeit not right at the 8 a.m. opening time. Questions about the Costco in Maine Since I first wrote this article, I've gotten … [Read more...] about Costco in Maine is Open

Posted by Leah Ingram on February 15, 2025 | Updated February 15, 2025 Filed Under: Services · Shopping Bargains

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