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York Beach: New eatery opens in ex-Purple Palace, serving ‘great food’
Foster's Daily Democrat - New Hampshire
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YORK, Maine — The former Purple Palace has been transformed by its new owner, now sporting a fresh look, a new name, and a menu that extends the flavors of Molly-O’s next door. Owner Bill Shaheen and his team had the longtime breakfast place...
Nearly 800K Visit Acadia in Maine During Record-Breaking July
B98.5 - Maine
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August 15, 2025
When it comes to living in Maine, there are just some things you have to accept. You have to accept that it's cold about 8 months our of the year. You have to accept that everything is expensive and lastly, you have to accept that it is a tourist...
Keys dropped in toilets, shockingly unprepared travelers, missing kids. These are tales from the visitor center.
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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The spirited retired husband and wife are among the imperturbable workers who staff the state’s many visitor centers, answering questions and requests from the ordinary to the bizarre. Tourists coming to the landlocked Berkshires ask where to get...
A Funny Map That Offers What Each State Offers Travelers
My Country 95.5 - Wyoming
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August 15, 2025
When choosing a summer vacation, there are many places you can check online to get some good insight on where to go. The internet is full of people who will let you know about their top choices, whether you want to know or not. Travel blogger and...
Semifinalists named in 2025 Maine Family Business Awards
Mainebiz - Oregon
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From a record 505 nominations for the 2025 Maine Family Business Awards, 44 have advanced to the semifinal round, according to the Institute for Family-Owned Business. “We had applications from all across Maine and all different types of...
Bacteria warnings dropped for 5 Maine beaches
The Portland Press Herald - Maine
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August 14, 2025
Elevated bacteria advisories for five Maine beaches that had prompted warnings from officials were all dropped by Thursday evening. Advisories for Little Beach and Riverside Beach in Ogunquit were dropped around 6:15 p.m. Thursday, according to...
Hiking: Plainfield native conquers Long Trail in record time
Valley News - New Hampshire
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WATERBURY, Vt. — For some, a hike is just a fun weekend activity. For others, like Plainfield native and Lebanon High School graduate Tori Constantine, it is an opportunity to break a record. Around 9:40 p.m. on Aug. 5, Constantine set the record...
Maine Law Requires Employee Compensation When Employers Cancel or Shorten Shifts
JD Supra - California
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August 14, 2025
[co-author: Leah Shepherd] On June 24, 2025, Maine enacted a new law requiring employers to compensate employees who report to their scheduled shifts but have their hours reduced or cancelled by their employer. This law will primarily impact...
Bacteria Advisories Lifted at 4 Southern Maine Beaches
Pure Oldies 105.5 - Maine
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There are no longer elevated bacteria advisories at five southern Maine beaches where warnings had been issued, Advisories for Little Beach and Riverside Beach in Ogunquit were dropped Thursday evening, while advisories for Goose Rocks Beach in...
State leaders: Number of Canadian tourists visiting New Hampshire down 30% this year
The Laconia Daily Sun - New Hampshire
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On Wednesday, Gov. Kelly Ayotte said New Hampshire has “open arms” for visitors from Canada. The data suggests that gesture hasn’t been enough to persuade them to cross the border. New Hampshire business officials say tourism from Canada is down...
20 Island Vacations Where You Won't Need a Passport
Lifehacker - Massachusetts
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August 14, 2025
For a lot of people, the word vacation is synonymous with jetting off to an island paradise to stick your toes in the sand and sip a drink by the water. That may sound frivolous, but it's not—research has shown that vacations are necessary,...
Bacteria warnings dropped for 5 Maine beaches
The Portland Press Herald - Maine
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August 14, 2025
Elevated bacteria advisories for five Maine beaches that had prompted warnings from officials were all dropped by Thursday evening. Advisories for Little Beach and Riverside Beach in Ogunquit were dropped around 6:15 p.m. Thursday, according to...
The best overlooked beachfront restaurants in New England
WGBH - Massachusetts
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August 14, 2025
With summer in full swing, it’s a great time to be by the sea, explore the New England coast and get some great eats by the water. GBH’s Morning Edition host Mark Herz caught up with food writer and owner of theBoston Restaurant Talk Blog Marc...
Crews respond to house fire at Pine Point Beach in Scarborough
News Center Maine
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August 14, 2025
Officials asked people to avoid the area of Driftwood Lane Thursday afternoon. SCARBOROUGH, Maine — Emergency crews responded to a house fire Thursday afternoon in Scarborough. Firefighters began responding to the house at 26 Driftwood Lane at...
Crews respond to house fire at Pine Point Beach in Scarborough
News Center Maine
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August 14, 2025
Officials asked people to avoid the area of Driftwood Lane Thursday afternoon. SCARBOROUGH, Maine — Emergency crews responded to a house fire Thursday afternoon in Scarborough. Firefighters began responding to the house at 26 Driftwood Lane at...
Hands-off period means more beach, less teach for Maine’s high school athletes
The Portland Press Herald - Maine
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August 14, 2025
For the final two weeks of summer vacation, Maine’s high school athletes seek a balance of work hard, relax harder. Aug. 3-17 is the Maine Principals’ Association’s designated “hands-off” period, during which no formal practices or communication...
Maine sees downpours, gusty winds as cold front moves through
WMTW 8 - Maine
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August 14, 2025
IN THE 80S. LIGHT AND VARIABLE WINDS, EXCEPT FOR IN THUNDERSTORMS. HEAT INDEX VALUES IN THE LOWER 90S. TONIGHT...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE 50S AND 60S. LIGHT AND VARIABLE WINDS, BECOMING NORTH AROUND 10 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT. TOMORROW...PARTLY SUNNY...
Cognitively impaired man traveled to NYC to meet Facebook chatbot he fell in love with. He never returned home
The Independent
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August 14, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
This Maine Town Is Among the 13 Most Stunning in America
Q106.5 - Maine
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August 14, 2025
While Maine has many towns described as ‘stunning’ and ‘breathtaking,’ one in particular was named among the most beautiful in the country. We wouldn’t even be biased in saying we could make a list of 13 of the most stunning towns in America using...
This Unique McDonald’s in Maine Looks Nothing Like You’d Expect
I-95 - Maine
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August 14, 2025
Fast food meets New England charm — wait until you see what’s inside this McDonald’s in Freeport! Should your Maine travels take you this way during the summer, you have to check it out What? You’ve never seen a Mickey D’s that looks like a house...