When it comes to national food holidays, there are actually two times during the year when you can celebrate National Cookie Day. One is the regular National Cookie Day, celebrated each year on December 4. The other is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. That happens in early August. National … [Read more...] about National Cookie Day in Maine
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Free Holiday Food Boxes in Maine
Normally, when we cover free food in Maine, it's about freebies for birthdays or one-off fun giveaways. However, this article is more akin to our articles about SNAP-EBT benefits and the like. It focuses on where families in need can find free holiday meals this year. Free Holiday Meals in … [Read more...] about Free Holiday Food Boxes in Maine
Free Reusable Starbucks Holiday Cup
I know that each year we look forward to the day when we can get a free, reusable cup from Starbucks. Well, for 2024, that day is Thursday, November 14th. Here's the deal. How to Get a Free Reusable Starbucks Holiday Cup Purchase any size handcrafted holiday beverage — whether hot, iced or … [Read more...] about Free Reusable Starbucks Holiday Cup
Where to Get Free and Cheap Coffee on National Coffee Day
National Coffee Day is one of my favorite food holidays of the year. I mean, no disrespect to National Doughnut Day or National Bagel Day. However, coffee is something I drink every day. Literally. So the idea of being able to get a cup for free or cheap is always a highlight for me. When is … [Read more...] about Where to Get Free and Cheap Coffee on National Coffee Day
Visiting Maine’s Cider Houses
My mother grew up on an apple orchard in Northwest York County. My grandfather — her father — was an apple farmer his whole life. So, to me, Maine has always been a state uniquely aligned with apple growing. Of course, Maine is also well-known for its native fruit, the blueberry, as well as its … [Read more...] about Visiting Maine’s Cider Houses
The Best Ice Cream Shops From Portsmouth to Portland
In all honesty, this post began as my search for the best blueberry ice cream in Maine. Since blueberries are the official Maine fruit, this seemed like like an ideal summer quest. However, I soon realized that there are countless versions of blueberry ice cream and many were very good. Choosing a … [Read more...] about The Best Ice Cream Shops From Portsmouth to Portland
Finding Great Donuts in Southern Maine
So, it's New England. It feels like there's a Dunkin' on every corner. While we have no problem with this local staple, we set out to look for other local treats. And, someone must sample them. It's a tough job, but I'm up for the task. This post tackles our favorites from Portsmouth, NH all the … [Read more...] about Finding Great Donuts in Southern Maine
Trivia Night at Pepper’s Landing
For the longest time, Thursday trivia at Feile in Wells was our go-to weekly event. However, a schedule conflict forced us to switch nights, so we moved to Tuesday's at Pepper's Landing in Ogunquit. The food is excellent albeit a bit more expensive than Feile. Matt, the trivia master, has a … [Read more...] about Trivia Night at Pepper’s Landing
The Garden Street Bowl and Crotux Resaurant
Right off of Main Street in Kennebunk, you will find the Garden Street Bowl. Inside this nondescript brick building are bowling lanes, a pub and a small arcade -- all thing that you might expect in a bowling alley. Surprisingly, you will also find Crotux, a very good moderately-priced restaurant, … [Read more...] about The Garden Street Bowl and Crotux Resaurant
Federal Jack’s
Located where Kennebunk and a Kennebunkport meet, Federal Jacks is at the center of the lower village and Dock Square. Overlooking the docks along the Kennebunk River, it offers a variety of pub food and seafood. Last year, during the winter it had trivia is on Wednesdays. Not sure if this is … [Read more...] about Federal Jack’s
Upstairs at the Front Porch
It's loud and it's fun. Go upstairs at the Front Porch for a great time around the piano. In the summer there is live music seven days a week. Get a drink and a snack and sing along. … [Read more...] about Upstairs at the Front Porch
Feile Irish Pub
Go to Feile and order the fish and chips. It's that simple really. This dish at this Irish pub is not one of those dainty lightly battered offering. It is huge. It is a bit heavy. It is very good. If Cheers were an Irish pub, it would be Feile. The staff is friendly. The atmosphere is fun and … [Read more...] about Feile Irish Pub