After discussing Thanksgiving's traffic as some of the worst of the year, you might wonder if it's all worth it. Many have heard the story of "the Pilgrims and Native Americans joining together for a feast," but few know where that story comes from. Even fewer know that days of thanks and celebration were already familiar traditions—or that our national holiday was born thanks to the efforts of the same woman who wrote "Mary Had a Little Lamb"! Read on to learn about the orig

Maine's pioneering spirit shaped America in profound ways. As the nation's shipbuilding powerhouse for over 60 years, Maine crafted vessels that connected global trade routes and strengthened the U.S. Navy. Not content with maritime innovation alone, the state revolutionized land transportation by building New England's first superhighway and inventing the modern donut. From coastal shipyards to modern highways, Maine's legacy continues to influence American today.