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Free Holiday Food Boxes in Maine

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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

Posted by Leah Ingram on November 25, 2024 | Updated February 26, 2025 Filed Under: Family & Kids · Food & Drink · Free & Cheap

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

Posted by Leah Ingram on November 13, 2024 | Updated February 25, 2025 Filed Under: Food & Drink · Free & Cheap

What to Do with Pumpkins After Halloween

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We never stopped to think about what to do with pumpkins after Halloween until one year we stumbled on something brilliant. At that time we had a yard waste compost at our home. After carving our Halloween pumpkins with our daughters, we tossed the pumpkin guts in that compost. Throughout fall we … [Read more...] about What to Do with Pumpkins After Halloween

Posted by Leah Ingram on November 3, 2024 | Updated February 25, 2025 Filed Under: Free & Cheap · Green Living & Recycling

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

Posted by Leah Ingram on September 27, 2024 | Updated September 27, 2024 Filed Under: Food & Drink · Free & Cheap

How to Order Free Covid Test Kits

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The Federal Government is back again in 2024 with offers to ship free Covid tests to Americans. This includes Mainers. This article explains how you can find or request free Covid test kits. Free test kits from the Federal government Once again, the Federal government is making free Covid … [Read more...] about How to Order Free Covid Test Kits

Posted by Leah Ingram on September 26, 2024 | Updated February 24, 2025 Filed Under: Free & Cheap · Health & Wellness

Maine Open Lighthouse Day

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One of my favorite things about living in Maine is how many lighthouses I can drive to see in a day. Just today we swung by the Nubble Lighthouse in Cape Neddick, York. It's my favorite lighthouse. Also, I never thought I would ever have a favorite lighthouse but I do. Lots of Mainers and others … [Read more...] about Maine Open Lighthouse Day

Posted by Leah Ingram on September 13, 2024 | Updated February 26, 2025 Filed Under: Free & Cheap · Outdoors

Free Things to Do in Maine

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Whether you're visiting Maine for the weekend or you're looking for something to add to your vacation itinerary, then you'll want to know about all the free things to do in the Southern part of the state. While vacations are undoubtedly beneficial for mental health, not everything enjoyable has … [Read more...] about Free Things to Do in Maine

Posted by Leah Ingram on September 13, 2024 | Updated September 13, 2024 Filed Under: Free & Cheap

Fall Blizzard BOGO at Dairy Queen

Even though it feels like fall here in Maine, it is still technically summer. And what do I love most about summer? Eating ice cream. Well, Dairy Queen is here to help me — and you — continue to enjoy ice cream through the last day of summer. Fall Blizzard BOGO at Dairy Queen From September … [Read more...] about Fall Blizzard BOGO at Dairy Queen

Posted by Leah Ingram on September 9, 2024 | Updated February 25, 2025 Filed Under: Free & Cheap

Vinegar Hill: An Extraordinary Venue in Southern Maine

Inside of Vinegar Hill

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

Posted by William Behre on August 13, 2024 | Updated February 26, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Food & Drink · Free & Cheap

Seashore Trolley Museum Deals and Events

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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

Posted by Leah Ingram on August 6, 2024 | Updated February 25, 2025 Filed Under: Free & Cheap Tagged With: dog friendly

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

Posted by Leah Ingram on July 3, 2024 | Updated July 3, 2024 Filed Under: Entertainment · Free & Cheap

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

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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

Posted by Leah Ingram on June 19, 2024 | Updated February 26, 2025 Filed Under: Family & Kids · Free & Cheap

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