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The popular TV host gave high praise to the Biddeford establishment after visiting during filming a few years back.

It's the evil twin of earthworms that should be in a Hollywood horror movie.

Nestled in the picturesque coastal town of Ogunquit, Maine, lies a hidden treasure locals and visitors love: Ogunquit Memorial Library.

Do you remember back in 2010 when she released the music video "Mine" on Country Music Television? It's basically country music's version of MTV. Well, a part of that video was shot right here on Colony Beach in Maine where she flew into Bangor International Airport to film it.

What happens when one parent wants to move their children across the state?

Lately, Maine has been making major lists on big websites, breeding soon-to-be-stars, launching major league sports teams, and the list goes on and on. As I take a look at 2023-2024's most recent ventures in this state, 3 really big events stand out to me the most that make Maine seem like it's on track to become a major city or "major market" so to say.

Here are 16 of the best places to get donuts in the Granite State. Is your favorite spot on the list?

Let's take a walk down Memory Lane and scope some of the bags we used to see all the time.

Finally... It's not that far away.

Knowing a few of the codes could save your life.

Just do what I do... Tell everyone you've been drumming for 40+ years... Immediate sympathy.

Remember the Ice Cream Challenge from Summer 2023?

Maine has been making strides towards a sustainable future with access to the use of renewable energy, but there is one company that stands out from the rest.

For decades, Maine was home to several notable restaurants operating 24 hours, but now, there's only one in the state that never turns off the lights.

Well, at least Patrick Dempsey looked great as he took to the mound at Fenway Park to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Boston Red Sox on Friday, April 26.

The oldest location for the biggest dry cleaner in Maine is open, even though it looks closed.

If you've got any of these ideas in your head, you might want to reconsider.

You know about Howie Long and his accomplishments in the NFL and Hollywood. You may not know he is from Massachusetts and played high school football here.

Would a greater police presence deter some of the problems we have been seeing in Maine's downtowns?

The Maine rankings are based on things like population, home value, public schools rent and more.

It's got all the fun parts of a summer camp, but with cocktails, and made for adults. This place looks SO FUN. Tag your adult summer camp squad. This is for one weekend only.

It doesn't get more "local" than this.

Not a lot of visitors go to this part of Acadia, which is found on a beautiful island.

We tend to frequent a select few establishments where we know what to expect, and subsequently miss out on equally-amazing places that aren't on our radar.