august

As a warm June comes to a close, the NOAA has predicted a scorching hot July and August for Maine, as well as all of New England.

Organizers have canceled the annual Great Falls Balloon Festival in Lewiston, Maine, for 2024 due to unforeseen circumstances.

Scientists believe a transition between two weather phenomena will leave the northeast under a blanket of powerful heat throughout the summer of 2024.

From mall staples and discount retailers to grocery stores and pharmacies, here are nine big brands that could close locations in Maine this year.

Retail giant Target is reportedly exploring the idea of a paid membership service similar to those offered by Walmart and Amazon

A small town in Maine will host a testicle festival this August and it's exactly what you think it is. Here are the details.

Maine is busy every summer with tourism, but there's one specific reason why the state may be overflowing with tourists this August.

A Quarryside Beer Garden will feature free concerts this August at Rock Row in Westbrook, Maine, including performances by Badfish, Cracker, and more.

The most popular dinosaur experience in the country, Jurassic Quest, will visit the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland, Maine, this August.

After their first 21+ adults-only night sold out, Funtown in Saco, Maine, has scheduled one final speciality night for August 27.

Comedian Louis C.K. announced a surprise performance at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine, this August.

Aquaboggan in Saco will say "thank you' to teachers, healthcare workers and first responders with free admission on select weekends this summer

According to a post on his official Facebook page, Luke Bryan will be returning to the Pine Tree State this Summer You can catch his "Proud To Be Right Here" tour at Darling's Waterfront Pavilion in Bangor on Friday, August 14th.  Tickets for the show will go on sale on Friday, March 13th...

August 22 is Tongue Twister Day which is the combination of sounds that make people lose control of their mouth or twist their tongue. MIT researchers came up with (what they say) is the world’s hardest tongue twister. Here it is:

When people hear the word "romance," they tend to run for the hills.  Being romantic can be difficult for some, and for others perhaps they have too much expectations as to what "romance" really means.  It doesn't have to be about extravagant gifts or expensive meals, flowers or chocolate.  In fact, the most simple things can foster a healthy relationship.

With a few weeks left in August there is still time to celebrate some of the unusual holidays in the month. On the 10th it is ‘Lazy Day’ a day to goof off and not work best spent in a hammock. On the 13th we celebrate ‘Left Hander’s Day’.