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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

Maine Blueberries

Whenever visiting my grandparents at their Maine home in the summer, we would often head out back to pick blueberries. No, they weren't blueberry farmers — actually, they were apple farmers. Instead, they had a patch of low bush blueberries growing naturally in their backyard. Even our dog Misty got … [Read more...] about Maine Blueberries

SUN Bucks for Maine Kids This Summer

One of the challenges for Maine families whose children qualify for free or reduced lunch at school is what to do when school lets out. With June around the corner and the last school day as well, there is a way that Maine families will be able to continue feeding their children without an … [Read more...] about SUN Bucks for Maine Kids This Summer

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

Paper Shredding Events in Southern Maine

If you don’t own a crosscut shredder at home, then you might be looking for paper shredding events happening near you. Or maybe you’re cleaning out an office, attic or loved ones homes, and want a responsible way of disposing of all that paper. That’s where these free shredding events come in … [Read more...] about Paper Shredding Events in Southern Maine

How to Get Solar Eclipse Glasses

NASA recommends that you invest in safe solar viewing glasses — also called eclipse glasses — or a safe handheld solar viewer. Planetariums usually sell them in their gift shops. However, what if you don't live near a planetarium? Where can you get solar eclipse glasses before the big … [Read more...] about How to Get Solar Eclipse Glasses

Win a Free Pair of Solar Eclipse Glasses

If you haven't gotten around to getting your solar eclipse glasses yet for the April 8, 2024 event, you might be in luck for a freebie. I just found out about a contest happening online this Friday, March 22, 2024. The winning prize? Free solar glasses. How to win a free pair of solar eclipse … [Read more...] about Win a Free Pair of Solar Eclipse Glasses

Where and How to View the Total Solar Eclipse in Maine

Did you know that there will be a total solar eclipse in Maine in 2024? In fact, it will cross Maine on April 8, 2024. This is limited to the western portion of Maine, which will be in the path of totality. As in total darkness. However, Mainers might see a slight darkening of daylight that … [Read more...] about Where and How to View the Total Solar Eclipse in Maine