In parts of the US, asking for grits with your eggs is expected. In others — it’s a nonstarter. A Southern staple, grits are rarely found on breakfast menus in much of the US, particularly in New England. Conversely, New England’s fare of baked beans, fish cakes and corned beef hash could be unappealing to most … Read more
Fresh Maine lobster, straight from New York. In the new Fox comedy “Best Medicine,” which showrunner Liz Tuccillo described as “House” meets “Gilmore Girls,” the curmudgeonly Dr. Martin Best (Josh Charles) moves from Boston to be the general practitioner in a quaint Maine fishing village called Port Wenn. “Best Medicine” premieres Tuesday, Jan. 6 (8 p.m. … Read more
Seasonal happenings abound in and around the Big Apple, but there’s also plenty of Hallmark-worthy holiday villages across the country to delight in. Here’s where to indulge in a weekend full of fun. Kennebunkport, Maine The Bushes spent the wrong season in ole Kennebunkport. Instead of a summer home, embrace these wintertime craggy-coast happenings about … Read more
Think of the perfect moment in Maine like a firefly — captivating, bright-burning and brief. “Summers don’t last long up in New England, but that’s what makes it a bit more exclusive,” says Mary Cropper of luxury travel company Black Tomato. Rows of clapboard houses with bikes propped up against sea-weathered fences, and winding, sandy … Read more
The Hamptons are a headache. And while Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard still offer cobblestoned charm, what none of those destinations offers (anymore) is value. The median home sale price in the Hamptons surpassed $2 million this year. Nantucket, meanwhile, is home to the most expensive county in the United States. Rental prices are equally exorbitant, with … Read more
Mack Maine has announced the death of his son. The “Tapout” rapper, who has collaborated with hip-hop greats like Lil Wayne, Future and Nicki Minaj, took to Instagram to reveal that his young son Isaiah, also known as Zeke, died earlier this month from a fatal seizure. He was 20, TMZ reports. “Been trying to … Read more
Sometimes, it’s good to not be number one. A surprising new study of the most expensive tourist destinations in America flew right over New York City — in fact, we didn’t even make the top five. The report, published by GOBankingRates, took 91 popular spots from coast to coast — then ranked the 55 priciest in order. … Read more
While Jordon Hudson could not hide her displeasure upon finishing in third place in the Miss Maine USA pageant on Sunday, she put on a brave face as she left with her boyfriend, Bill Belichick. The 24-year-old former cheerleader and the 73-year-old football coach left the Holiday Inn Portland-By The Bay in Portland, Maine on … Read more
She’s no Miss Congeniality. Bill Belichick’s 24-year-old girlfriend Jordon Hudson is the most famous of 17 contestants strutting their stuff in the Miss Maine USA pageant starting tonight — but in the online vote leading up to the contest she had a mere 146 votes, good for only seventh place. The public is able to vote … Read more
SOLON, Maine — From the outside, it looks like any other New England church building: a boxy, white structure with a single steeple surrounded by an old stone wall, set against rolling hills and pine forest. Inside, though, the South Solon Meeting House has a secret unknown even to some who drive through the tiny … Read more
Jordon Hudson is eyeing a new title for 2025: Miss Maine USA. On Wednesday, the 24-year-old girlfriend of UNC football coach Bill Belichick revealed she’ll be competing in next month’s Miss Maine USA 2025 pageant, representing her hometown of Hancock. “Happy International Pageant Day. I couldn’t think of a better day to share with the … Read more
Martha Stewart just wants to be “one of the girls.” The 83-year-old home and garden maven recently revealed that her feelings were hurt because she wasn’t invited to join her local garden club. “I had to work to get into a garden club,” Stewart told NPR’s “Morning Edition” in a recent interview. She added, “I don’t want to … Read more
Take me out … to eat! It used to be that baseball fans were content to munch on peanuts and Cracker Jack at the ballpark. This year, however, hungry Yankees gamegoers can also feast on lobster — flown in from Maine. While ominous news about the upcoming NYY season might leave a foul taste ahead … Read more
Blast from the past. 150-year-old love notes written by high school students were found in the floorboards of a school in Maine, according to Bangor Daily News. Preservation contractor Lee Hoagland started working on the University of Southern Maine’s Academy Building in 2022, and over the course of a year he found hidden papers in a space … Read more
Martha Stewart is busy scrolling in her Maine residence. The lifestyle guru, 82, happily shared a photo of her living room decorating skills — but was quickly taken aback when critics slammed her styling choices. “I rarely read all the comments that come in after I post but because I was so happy at the transformation … Read more
July 4th is among the patriotic annual US holidays when Americans across the country celebrate the nation’s independence. Patriotism is defined as “the quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one’s country” by the Oxford Dictionary — and this year the day will be celebrated no differently. WalletHub analyzed all 50 states to … Read more
Maine finds itself enjoying a beachy moment in the sun this summer, as a trio of new coastal hotels make their grand debuts. And luckily enough for New Yorkers, they’re all in the state’s southernmost stretches, closest to the city and major New England airports. Just over the border from Massachusetts, an hour-plus drive from … Read more
According to research, people in Idaho and Maine are the most meticulous when it comes to having a clean home. A recent poll of 100 Americans from each of the 50 states investigated the cleaning habits of each and found that, on average, respondents in Idaho and Maine spend the most time per session cleaning … Read more
“Grey’s Anatomy” alum Patrick Dempsey — who hails from Lewiston, Maine — said he is “shocked” by Wednesday’s mass shooting in his hometown that killed at least 18 people and injured 13 more. “I am shocked, and deeply saddened by last night’s tragedy in my hometown, Lewiston, Maine,” Dempsey, 57, wrote Thursday on Instagram. “Maine’s … Read more
Plans to build the world’s tallest flagpole are being delayed — again. The tiny town of Columbia Falls in Maine is extending its moratorium on big developments for another six months following a proposal for a flagpole taller than the Empire State Building, with an observation deck and a flag larger than a football field. The planned … Read more
Marine 1st Lt. Harvey “Barney” Barnum jumped to the ground when he came under fire during an ambush in Vietnam that killed his radio operator and commander. Collecting himself, Barnum realized he was now the highest-ranking officer of a rifle company he’d just joined. He called in artillery and, amid gunfire, dragged the commander to … Read more
A Maine deputy took it upon himself to return an elderly dog to her owner after she was found nearly frozen to death. Sagadahoc County Communications Center said it received a report of a dog lying in the road in Arrowsic last weekend. Deputy Mark Anderson responded but could not find the dog and began to search for … Read more
Nearly two years trying, John Travolta is having a tough time selling his 20-bedroom, eight-bathroom mansion in Maine. The star first listed the home in February 2021 — seven months following the death of his wife Kelly Preston. Located in Isleboro, Travolta has kept the initial $5 million price tag, despite a brief moment off … Read more
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Some retailers are taking lobster off the menu after an assessment from an influential conservation group that the seafood poses too much of a risk to rare whales and should be avoided. Whales can suffer injuries and fatalities when they become entangled in the gear that connects to lobster traps on … Read more