Andy Capwell
2016’s Fattest States In America
Source: WalletHub
WalletHub.com has released their list of the '2016's Fattest States In America' (couldn't they have been a little bit nicer with the title of article?) The rankings come from data from the Center of Disease Control and Prevention. WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia based on 17 key indicators of weight-related problems.
What ‘How-To Questions’ Maine Google More Frequently Than Any Other State?
The website Estately.com published a blog recently that looks at what how-to questions each state google searches more frequently than any other state. Before I saw the answer for Maine, I was thinking it would maybe be something about lobsters, skiing, ice fishing, but nope, the how-to question we Google search more often than all of the other states is....
Why You Should Not Jump Into A Pile Of Leaves
Growing up in Maine, I think almost any kid would rake up a wicked pile of leaves and then run and jump into them. In fact, a friend of mine and his 4-year-old son did that for hours at my house last fall. As in Country Living, experts are saying that's not a good idea and here are the reasons why.
Maine Has The Largest Tidal Whirlpool In the Western Hemisphere
Did you know that just off the coast of Eastport, Maine is the largest tidal whirlpool in the western hemisphere? It's the 'Old Sow' whirlpool has a diameter of approximately 250 feet.
Where Did Maine Rank On The 2016 List Of Happiest States In America?
WalletHub.com has just released their 2016 list of the happiest states in the America. To make their rankings they used 28 key metrics, from emotional health to income levels to sports participation rates. So, where did Maine rank on their list?
The Dark Secrets Of Malaga Island, Maine
I am a born and raised Mainer and I have to admit that I have never heard of Malaga Island and the story behind it. The 40-acre island located at the mouth of the New Meadows River is now owned by the Maine Coast Heritage Trust, but this once small fishing community has a dark secret.
The Most Dangerous Places In Maine
One of the best things about living in Maine is that crime is very low, in fact, Maine has the second lowest violent and property crime rate in the country. (Vermont has the lowest). However, parts of Maine still has there fair share of violence and crime.
Weather Experts Are Predicting Warmer Than Normal Fall
The Weather Company, has just released their temperature forecast for September, October and November and they are saying temperatures will be above normal for us here in Maine.
Two Mainers Reach The ‘American Ninja Warrior’ Finals
Waterville area natives Jesse Labreck and Jon Alexis Jr. have advanced to American Ninja Warrior's national finals in Las Vegas after successful course runs in the Philadelphia city finals.
The ‘Most Hippie’ Town In Maine Is …..?
When I say hippie what comes to your mind? Maybe VW vans, stoners, headbands, Woodstock, peace and love? Thrillist.com did a fun post on the 'most hippie' towns in every state in the United States of America. So, which town did the choose for Maine?