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Alice Calls Maine “The New Wonderland”; Queen of Hearts Pissed

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Austin

Originally posted on The Return of the Modern Philosopher:
Modern Philosophers, if you don’t live in Maine, you probably have not seen the Tourism Board’s new commercial starring Alice of “Alice in Wonderland” fame. In the commercial, Alice tumbles through…

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Lighting Of Giant Jack O’ Lanterns Kicks Off Halloween Season In Maine!

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Austin

At the stroke of midnight, Modern Philosophers, Halloween Season officially began in Maine. As always, the state’s busiest month of tourism kicked off with the simultaneous lighting of giant Jack O’ Lanterns in Portland and Bangor. In Portland, the giant … Continue reading →

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Maine’s Zombies Are A Major Summer Tourist Attraction

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Austin

The Maine Tourism Board proudly announced today that the Summer of 2014 is shaping up to be one of the busiest tourists seasons in the state’s history. “Pretty much every hotel, motel, bed & breakfast, campsite, and spare room in … Continue reading →

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Maine’s Secret Society Plots To Add Half-Halloween Holiday

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Austin

While the rest of the country took down its Halloween decorations and planned for Thanksgiving, Maine was looking for a way to add even more Halloween to its calendar. The All Hallow’s Society, Maine’s Super Secret Organization that plans every … Continue reading →

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Shark Attack In Maine Bar Jeopardizes Summer Tourism

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Austin

The Maine Tourism Board is operating at Code Red status today after reports of a shark attack  in a local bar has left the rest of this Summer’s Tourism business in series jeopardy. Linda and Allen Shapero of Richmond, VA … Continue reading →

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