By Hilary Nangle on November 28, 2009
About time, eh? According to info from the ‘loaf, the mountain last night received eight inches at the base and more than a foot at the top of the SuperQuad. That’s enough to allow the mountain to open tomorrow to experts for skiing and riding on Tote Road via the SuperQuad. Here’s the fine print: [...]
Posted in Skiing/Riding, Western Lakes & Mountains | Tagged Maine skiing, Sugarloaf opens, SuperQuad opens, Tote Road |
By Hilary Nangle on November 28, 2009
As you give thanks and prepare to spread joy this season, consider sending a box of goodies or a donation to Operation Gratitude, which in turn sends it on to troops in Afghanistan*. Beanie Babies and the like are especially coveted, because they’re used to help befriend local children. If you’re a knitter/crocheter, Op Grat [...]
Posted in Beyond Maine | Tagged Afghanistan, Beanie Babies, crocheting, holiday spirit, knitting, Operation Gratitude, support troops |
By Hilary Nangle on November 26, 2009
And so appropriate for Thanksgiving Day. Eat Maine Foods’ Maine Food Map shows local food purveyors and producers. It’s still in beta, but what a resource.
Posted in Food, Maine Made | Tagged Eat Maine Foods, farmers markets, farms, farmstands, Food, local food products, Maine, Maine Food Map |
By Hilary Nangle on November 25, 2009
Just in case you’ve missed it, Seth Wescott’s proposal is all the buzz in Carrabassett Valley. The guy’s got it dialed, and if anyone can make it happen, he can. Two stories in the Irregular (one, two) give the background, and a video show’s Seth’s original presentation to the town. Gotta like it.
Posted in Skiing/Riding, Western Lakes & Mountains | Tagged Carrabassett Valley, Maine, Seth Wescott, Skiing/Riding, Sugarloaf, Sugarloaf gondola |
By Hilary Nangle on November 25, 2009
Orithology sessions with some of the country’s top experts will again be held at Maine Audubon’s Hog Island preserve, on the Pemaquid Peninsula, thanks to Project Puffin. There are programs for all birding levels (including a session for teens), and two provide opportunities to work directly in the field with Project Puffin biologists on important [...]
Posted in Activities, Birding/wildlife viewing, Mid-Coast | Tagged Birders, Birding field study in Maine, Hog Island Maine, Hog Island reopening, Maine Audubon, orithology, programs for birders, Puffin Project |
By Hilary Nangle on November 24, 2009
The way-cool Camden Harbour Inn, home to Natalie’s, one of Maine’s best tables, has a midweek, nonholiday off-season promo that’s a steal. The Midweek Promo, available through May 2010, includes a room, a three-course dinner at Natalie’s, and a full champagne breakfast. Price is best available, with rates beginning at $109 pp. Also included are [...]
Posted in Deals, Food, Inns & B&Bs, Lodging, Penobscot Bay | Tagged Camden Harbor Inn, Camden Maine, lodging deal, Maine inns, midweek deal, package with breakfast and dinner |
By Hilary Nangle on November 23, 2009
Yup, you read that right. The Captain Lord Mansion, a posh B&B within easy walking distance to Kennebunkport’s Dock Square, has a midweek holiday package geared to shoppers (valid through Dec. 23). The $149 Shopping Survival Getaway Package includes: • King or queen room with fireplace • Discount coupons to Kennebunkport’s boutiques and nearby factory [...]
Posted in Deals, Inns & B&Bs, Lodging, Southern Coast/Beaches | Tagged B&B, Captain Lord Mansion, Holiday shopping package, Kennebunkport, Lodging, Maine, shopping |
By Hilary Nangle on November 23, 2009
Here’s a steal! Sunday River is celebrating its 50th anniversary this season with all kinds of deals (including $50 lift tix on many days). Most are midweek, but through Dec. 19, the Rivah is offering a lodging package (Snow Cap Inn), lift ticket, and 90-minute lesson for $50 per person/per day, based on maximum occupancy. [...]
Posted in Deals, Events, Skiing/Riding, Western Lakes & Mountains | Tagged $50 lift tickets, $50 lodging package, 50th anniversary deals, Bethel, Birthday bash at Sunday River, Maine skiing, Sunday River |
By Hilary Nangle on November 22, 2009
Want to get the low down on what’s happening in Afghanistan, Pakistan and India? That challenging region is the focus of Crossroads of Conflict, the 2o10 Camden Conference, slated Feb. 19-21, in Camden and streamlined to venues in Rockland and Belfast. This year’s program features experts discussing the area’s history, culture, current unsettled situation, and [...]
Posted in Events, Penobscot Bay | Tagged Camden Conference, Camden Maine, International Affairs |
By Hilary Nangle on November 21, 2009
I recently received Nervous Nellie’s 2009-2010 catalog, and it’s filled with cool Made-in-Maine gifts. Anne and Peter make the best jams and jellies (including a marmalade that my husband labels his favorite–which says a lot, the guy loves marmalade). All are made in Deer Isle, without preservatives, colorings, or flavor agents. These products are the [...]
Posted in Blue Hill Peninsula & Deer Isle, Food, Maine Made, Shopping | Tagged Deer Isle, holiday shopping, jams, jellies, Maine, Maine-made gifts, Nervous Nellie's |
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