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Here's a few of the things that I've noticed throughout the years that continue to shock tourists about Maine from a former bartender in the Old Port's perspective.

Warnings are being sent to all E-Z Pass users in the Pine Tree State. The state of Maine wants to raise awareness and encourage everyone to stay vigilant.

Maine’s biggest independent professional wrestling company has announced plans to return to Hermon—and they’re bringing a former WWE wrestler!

I used to watch a lot of old movies when I was a kid. I had older parents who gravitated toward the movies they watched when they were kids back in the30s, 40s, and 50s.  Yes, I had really old parents! Those movies often talked about illnesses and diseases that we no longer hear about.  Tu...

If your career is one that is a specialty or expertise, sometimes you have to do a Nationwide search for employers. Nice to know that here in New England, 5 of the 6 states have been ranked as the best to find employment.

Why do so many Maine men wear vests?

A Bangor man is charged with murder for the death of a woman found in a Union Street apartment.

Melissa Etheridge is coming to the Maine Savings Amphitheater, on Saturday, August 30th, 2025. The "Yes We Are" tour will also feature the legendary Indigo Girls!

The "docu-concert" will include previously unreleased live footage from early in the band's career.

It can snow and sleet often in Maine. People should learn how to drive in it, or just stay home.

AI can have a surprisingly razor-sharp sense of humor.

I have so many questions and no answers as to exactly how this car managed to wedge the top of a utility pole beneath it, lifting three of its wheels off the ground.

'Christmas in the Heart' seemed to randomly arrive in 2009 from the Jewish songwriter.

Maine isn’t just a place—it’s a vibe, a lifestyle, and in some cases, a personality trait. Got someone on your holiday shopping list who bleeds Vacationland pride? Maybe they live here full-time, spend summer here, or just can't stop talking about their last trip -- these Maine-inspired gift ideas are perfect for the holidays.

If you're not able to get to an actual North Pole Drop Box but still need to get a Letter to Santa, the USPS has got your back!

Here are the Girls' and Boys' High School Basketball Scores throughout the State for games played and reported on Thursday December 5th.

A 62-year-old woman in a motorized wheelchair died after she was hit by a vehicle in Maine.

At 101.9 The Rock, we proudly support our local communities and their outstanding athletes. In partnership with Northern Maine Community College, we are thrilled to present the Athlete of the Week award, spotlighting student-athletes who excel both on and off the field. ...

Wanna feel old? This iconic Bangor holiday tradition first debuted in 1990! The Bangor Savings Bank "Christmas Kitten Commercial" is turning 44 this year. The ad featuring two playful kittens is a memory that everyone who grew up in Eastern Maine remembers fondly...

While malls aren’t as popular as they were 20 years ago, we still love to show them some appreciation here in the Pine Tree State!

Are you a lifelong and native-born Mainer? Here are some interesting facts about the Pine Tree State that you might not have known.