Erik Owens

One of the great things about living in Maine is being near the ocean. Views of the coastline and the water can be incredible, and going to the beach is always a great way to relax. Another great thing about the ocean is marine life, and spotting certain ocean animals can be exciting.

Maine independent retail chain Marden's opened the doors of its 14th location to customers on May 29, 2025.

There is no doubt that Mainers love a good slice of pizza. The state has great local pizza shops that locals love to support, as well as some national pizza chains that will do the trick when you need to feed the family.

The state of Maine is not known as one of the hottest parts of the country. Maine, and the rest of northern New England, is known for long, snowy winters, but it can still get quite hot in the summer, and when combined with the humidity, it can fell real uncomfortable at times.

Maine is known as a state that produces great craft beer. According to the Maine Brewer's Guild, as of early 2022, Maine had 165 active, licensed breweries, representing over 100 unique brands. There is quality beer all over the state, including up in Aroostook County, in far northern Maine.

Maine has seen some real soakers over the years. There have been times where the rain has contributed serious flooding that caused damage to homes and made roads impassable. But one rain event really stands out, and it poured so hard a new record was set for the state.

Maine is not known for tornadoes. We live in one of the snowiest states in the country, and long, cold winters are what many think of when asked about life in Maine. But we do see tornadoes in the Pine Street State. Here's a quick look at how often they occur.

It has been a busy month for country superstar Morgan Wallen. The "Last Night" singer recently celebrated his 32nd birthday, released a brand new album, and as shown in a new video released Thursday, even found time to beat the greatest quarterback of all time in a round of golf.

The state of Maine has thousands of islands, with many of them representing an opportunity to get away and enjoy a less crowded, relaxing environment. If you think it may be time to get away, here are five islands offering outdoor activities, peace and quiet, and scenic bliss.

An Earthquake was recorded Wednesday in Livermore, Maine. How many earthquakes does Maine record each year?