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Vinegar Hill: An Extraordinary Venue in Southern Maine

Vinegar Hill Music Theatre is a music, comedy, film and lecture venue that is located in a late-1800s barn, with an exposed wooden structure. When you arrive, you enter through a garden gate into a courtyard complete with an outdoor bar and casual seating. The rustic elegance is quintessential New … [Read more...] about Vinegar Hill: An Extraordinary Venue in Southern Maine

Maine Libraries: Much more than just great books!

You probably already knew that you could borrow more than just books at your local public library. However, are you aware of all of the benefits that come with your Maine library card? For example, you are able to download digital books via the Libby app in case you can't get to the library to … [Read more...] about Maine Libraries: Much more than just great books!

Seashore Trolley Museum Deals and Events

On Saturday, May 4, 2024, the Seashore Trolley Museum opened for its 85th season. It's a place that would make "Big Bang Theory'' character Sheldon Cooper feel like he'd died and gone to heaven: this outdoor museum, on the Kennebunkport/Arundel town line, is filled with trains of all kinds. This … [Read more...] about Seashore Trolley Museum Deals and Events

Preview a New TV Show and Get Paid For It

Do you want to watch a new, yet-to-be-aired TV series at home…and get paid for it? Read on to learn how! Preview a New TV Show and Get Paid For It Preview Free Movies is recruiting both men and women ages 18 to 40 for a private screening of a potential new TV series. The screenings will … [Read more...] about Preview a New TV Show and Get Paid For It

Watch new The Sneetches movie at home with your child and get paid for it

Want to watch a new movie at home with your child…and get paid for it? Read on to learn how! Preview Free Movies is recruiting parents in Maine with children of a certain age to attend a private, online screening of the upcoming feature film called The Sneetches. This online viewing will … [Read more...] about Watch new The Sneetches movie at home with your child and get paid for it

Cooling Centers in Southern Maine

A cooling center is a facility that has been opened for short term operations due to a specific emergency or event. They are normally opened when hot temperatures may become dangerous, such as the current heat wave we are experiencing in Maine. Interestingly, many of the cooling centers are also … [Read more...] about Cooling Centers in Southern Maine

Visiting Local Art Galleries From Portsmouth to Portland: A Great Rainy Day Activity for Adults

About a quarter of all summer days in southern Maine are rainy. If your group is all adults, a rainy day can be enjoyed for free by visiting local art galleries. Of course, it could become a very expensive afternoon if you fall in love with something and end up making a purchase. However, if you … [Read more...] about Visiting Local Art Galleries From Portsmouth to Portland: A Great Rainy Day Activity for Adults

National Doughnut Day in Maine

The first Friday in June is always National Doughnut Day or Donut Day if you like to spell it that way. Either way, that means that Friday, June 7, 2024 is a day when you may be able to find free or cheap doughnuts/donuts in Maine. Where to go on National Donut Day in Maine When I'd included … [Read more...] about National Doughnut Day in Maine

Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program for Kids

While I grew up doing the summer reading program at my public library, these days you can experience the same kind of reading programs at booksellers, too. This includes at the new Barnes and Noble that just opened in South Portland earlier this month. The store is located in the former Bed, Bath … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program for Kids