Florence Bearse celebrated her 100th birthday in Maine Thursday and shared a couple of secrets to her longevity.

"I like my wine. Don't take it away from me," she told WLBZ at her birthday party.

Bearse was born in Massachusetts but fell in love with Maine's natural beauty. She ran a restaurant for many years, WLBZ reported.

Bearse offered another piece of advice to those seeking longevity: "Don't take any baloney."

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