By Hilary Nangle on September 29, 2009
Here’s another event you might want to note on your calendar. “Literature of New Voices in America, reflecting Cross-Cultural Experience” is the focus of the 2009 Maine Literary Festival, at the Camden Opera House, on Saturday, Nov. 7. Should be an interesting evening. I’m not going to reprint the line-up here, but it’s a cast [...]
Posted in Events, Penobscot Bay | Tagged Camden Maine, Cross-Cultural Experience., Litrature of New Voices in America, Maine Literary Festival |
By Hilary Nangle on September 29, 2009
Just a reminder that the Camden International Film Festival kicks off tomorrow. About 50 indepdendent documentaries are slated to be screened Oct. 1-4 at various locations in the Camden-Rockland region. Just scanning the line-up, one that looks interesting is the world premiere of The Fish Belong to the People, which follows a group of Port [...]
Posted in Events, Penobscot Bay | Tagged Camden International Film Festival, Camden Maine, independent documentaries, world premiere |
By Hilary Nangle on September 29, 2009
If you happen to be on Mount Desert Island this week, head to The Criterion Theater in Bar Harbor to view Ken Burns’ National Parks series in high def on the big screen. Doors open nightly at 6:30 p.m.; guest presenters will lead a discussion and answer questions before the PBS simulcast starts at 8 [...]
Posted in Acadia, Events, Free Stuff | Tagged Acadia National Park, Bar HArbor Maine, Criterion Theater, Ken Burns, National Parks |
By Hilary Nangle on September 28, 2009
Ed and Karen Curtis don’t just talk green talk, they walk the green walk and share it with their guests at the Three Pines Bed & Breakfast. Their 40-acre organic oceanfront farm, located on the east side of Hancock Point, fronts on Sullivan Harbor, just below the Reversing Falls. It’s completely off the power grid, [...]
Posted in Acadia, Inns & B&Bs, Lodging, Uncategorized | Tagged Farm-stay inn, green lodgng, Hancock Point, Maine travel, oceanfront lodging, off-the-grid, Reversing falls, Sullivan HArbor, THree Pines B&B, vegetarian |
By Hilary Nangle on September 25, 2009
According to the Maine foliage report, the Moosehead region is currently moderate, which means if you travel now through the next week or so, you’re going to get glorious colors. Why Moosehead? Between the mountains, the forested wilderness, and Maine’s largest lake, the opportunities for leaf peeping are among the state’s best. For starters, you [...]
Posted in Cabins & Cottages, Inns & B&Bs, Lodging, Maine Highlands, Motels, Sporting Camps | Tagged Blair Hill Inn, Chalet Moosehead, Currier Flying Service, lake cruise, Lodge at Moosehead, Maine foliage, Maynard's in Maine, Moosehead Lake, Pittston Farm, The KAte, West Branch Pond Camps |
By Hilary Nangle on September 25, 2009
1. Frost in the forecast. 2. Maine’s foliage report 3. Common Ground Fair kicks off today 4. Wild turkeys seem to be everywhere 5. Any RVs on the road are headed south 6. It’s actually possible to get they-ah from he-ah on Route 1, even if that means passing through Wiscasset or Camden. 7. Fleece [...]
Posted in Events | Tagged autumn, Common Ground Fair, frost, Maine, travel |
By Hilary Nangle on September 24, 2009
Sebasco Harbour Resort has a decent deal for golfers. The Midweek Bed, Breakfast, & Golf package provides a double-occupancy room for the night, with breakfast for two, and unlimited golf for two days, beginning at $159 per room, per night. It’s available Sunday through Wednesday, through Oct. 18.
Posted in Deals, Lodging, Maine Made, Mid-Coast | Tagged Golf packages, Maine lodging, Maine lodging packages, Maine travel, Phippsburg Maine, Sebasco Harbor Resort |
By Hilary Nangle on September 24, 2009
You can host your own winemaker dinner, but first you have to make the wine. To learn—and enjoy top notch meals and luxurious lodging and fun activities—tap into the annual Wine Camp, a joint venture of Cellardoor Winery and the Camden Harbour Inn, slated Oct. 12-16. Here’s what’s included: • Four nights at the Camden [...]
Posted in Events, Food, Inns & B&Bs, Lodging, Maine Made, Penobscot Bay | Tagged Camden Harbour Inn, Camden Maine, Dining, Lincolnville Maine, Lodging, Maine food, Maine wine, Mid coast Maine, Wine camp, winemaking |
By Hilary Nangle on September 24, 2009
Kick up your heels on Friday, Oct. 2, after savoring a fabulous meal at the Cellardoor Winery, in Lincolnville. The Harvest Dinner-Dance, which will be held outdoors at the winery, features athree-course menu prepared by local chefs with wine pairings. Afterwards, Maine Pro Musica will play dance music. Here’s the plan: Cocktails in the vinyard: [...]
Posted in Events, Food, Maine Made, Penobscot Bay | Tagged Cellardoor Winery, Lincolnville Maine, Vinfest |
By Hilary Nangle on September 24, 2009
We finished our visit to Mount Desert Island with two returns, Mache Bistro for a dinner and Jordan Pond House for lunch. Once again, Mache did everything right. Chef/owner Karl Yarborough knows how to put out excellent food and how to keep the front of the house running smoothly. Our table of six ordered two [...]
Posted in Acadia, Food, Moon guidebook updates | Tagged Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, Dining in Bar harbor, Jordan Pond House, Mache Bistro, Maine dining, Maine food, Maine travel, Mount Desert Island, restaurants |
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