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Stephen King’s Fictional Towns In Maine
Stephen King’s Fictional Towns In Maine
Stephen King’s Fictional Towns In Maine
Fans of Stephen King are familiar with certain real life cities in Maine including; Bangor, Orono, Augusta (the State Capitol) and Portland. But through his books we've all been transported to some now famous 'fictional towns' in the 'Lumber State.' Let's take a look at some of these cities and find out where they're located in the state.
Everyone Needs A ‘Quiet Place.’ Where Is Yours?
Everyone Needs A ‘Quiet Place.’ Where Is Yours?
Everyone Needs A ‘Quiet Place.’ Where Is Yours?
The stress of work and life sometimes can get to the point where you need to just 'take a break' and get away from it all. Just like Winnie the Pooh had his thinking spot, we should all have a 'quiet place.' That one location where we can just relax, unwind and shut the world out for a bit. It can really do a world of good physically and, even more important, mentally. My quiet place has always be
My Childhood Memories: Perry’s Nut House – Home Of The Best Tasting Fudge
My Childhood Memories: Perry’s Nut House – Home Of The Best Tasting Fudge
My Childhood Memories: Perry’s Nut House – Home Of The Best Tasting Fudge
It's funny how things are brought back from memory out of nowhere. I was sitting at my desk today and for some reason the name Perry's Nut House came to mind. I can honestly say that I haven't thought of that place in over three decades, but for some reason it just popped into my head today. My first memory of Perry's has always been the giant gorilla from Africa that would greet me after first wa
Holy Cow! I Saw My House On TV While Watching A Stephen King Biography [VIDEO]
Holy Cow! I Saw My House On TV While Watching A Stephen King Biography [VIDEO]
Holy Cow! I Saw My House On TV While Watching A Stephen King Biography [VIDEO]
I was going through some old video tapes recently and discovered a biography that aired on the Bio Channel. I had taped this back in 1999 and it was produced by the BBC. Since growing up in Maine, Bangor to be exact, I always enjoy watching things about the writer or anything else that pertains to Maine. In a way it kind of takes me back home but, never did I realize that I would SEE MY HOME on TV
Rick’s ‘Lost Classics:’ Rick Pinette & Oak
Rick’s ‘Lost Classics:’ Rick Pinette & Oak
Rick’s ‘Lost Classics:’ Rick Pinette & Oak
Being born and raised on the East Coast, I was lucky enough to be exposed to some New England bands that had some regional success, but were unknown in pretty much the rest of the country. One of my favorites was a group that started out as 'Oak.'
Maine Couple Sweeps Second North American Wife Carrying Championship [VIDEO]
Maine Couple Sweeps Second North American Wife Carrying Championship [VIDEO]
Maine Couple Sweeps Second North American Wife Carrying Championship [VIDEO]
Rocco Andreozzi and and his girlfriend Kim Wasko, both of Portland, ME, beat out 46 other couples to win the North American Wife Carrying Championship for their second straight year. With Wasko hanging upside down from Andreozzi’s shoulders, the pair completed the obstacle course in 49.64 seconds, shaving an impressive 12.27 seconds off their score from the year before.