By Hilary Nangle on February 28, 2010
I’ve been reviewing my vast collection of Maine images, and figured I should post some of the classics. To make this a bit more fun, I’m not going to identify the location; I want you to do that. Occasionally, I may throw in a prize for identifying a really tough one. For starters, this one’s [...]
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Where in Maine? |
By Hilary Nangle on February 27, 2010
Since Wednesday, Sugarloaf has received more than 50 inches of snow, and another 12-16 are in the forecast before this megastorm moves out on Monday. Conditions are similar at Saddleback, with a bit less at Sunday River. At all, depths deepen and the snow lightens as the elevation increases. Now I know lots of folks [...]
Posted in Skiing/Riding | Tagged Maine, maine ski areas getting snow, Saddleback, ski report for maine, snow, snow conditions, Sugarloaf, Sunday River |
By Hilary Nangle on February 26, 2010
The Cat Ferry may be gone, but once again air service linking Portland with Canada is set to resume. Last month, the Portland Jetport announced that Air Canada will begin twice-daily service between Portland and Toronto on May 17. Today, it announced that a small commuter aircraft (really, really small, 7-seater) will begin flying between [...]
Posted in Moon guidebook updates, Transportation | Tagged Air Canada, Air travel, flying, flying between Portland and Nova Scotia, flying between Portland and Toronto, getting to Portland Maine, Maine, Portland, Portland Jetport, The Cat ferry, Weekend in Portland from CAnada |
By Hilary Nangle on February 25, 2010
According to a story in today’s Portland Press Herald, the lights are ready to shine again at the historical State Theater. Just like a cat, this iconic theater on Portland’s Congress Street keeps coming back to life. It’s a gem, with an architecturally rich interior hiding behind a so-so facade (look over the marquee and [...]
Posted in Entertainment, Greater Portland, Moon guidebook updates | Tagged Maine, Portland, State Theater |
By Hilary Nangle on February 24, 2010
When the world, technology, and the buzz of civilization become too much, consider unplugging and rediscovering life’s simple pleasures at this one-bedroom housekeeping cottage on Loring Point, Maine. Situated on Passamaquoddy Bay, a bit north of the Eastport turnoff, it’s a fine place to watch those humongous tides ebb and flow, sight birds and other [...]
Posted in Cabins & Cottages, Down East Coast, Lodging | Tagged Down East, Loring Point, Maine, Passamaquoddy Bay., Rustic housekeeping cottage |
By Hilary Nangle on February 23, 2010
Taste your way through Maine without leaving the Midcoast. Maine’s Cellardoor Winery, with locations in Lincolnville and Rockport, is hosting wine-and-food pairings every weekend, May 2 through July 25; Saturdays in Rockport, Sundays in Lincolnville. Pairings include Maine cheeses and chocolates, as well as selections from local markets. The detailed schedule is available here.
Posted in Events, Food, Maine Made, Penobscot Bay, Shopping | Tagged Cellardoor Winery, food and wine pairings, food and wine tastings, Lincolnville, Maine, Maine cheese, Maine chocolate, Maine wine, midcoast Maine, Rockport, wineries |
By Hilary Nangle on February 23, 2010
Yes! It’s finally snowing in western Maine’s mountains: No PR hype here, I’m looking out my window near Sugarloaf and it’s white, white, white, with snow predicted to continue into Thursday. Total accumulation? Forecasters are using the word feet. So dust off your skis and snowbaords, and take advantage of some of these lift ticket [...]
Posted in Deals, Skiing/Riding, Western Lakes & Mountains | Tagged Black Mountain, Camden Snowbowl, Deals, lift tickets, Maine, Maine skiing, Mat. Abram, Saddleback, Shawnee Peak, ski discounts, Skiing/Riding, snowboarding, specials, Sugarloaf, Sunday River, Titcomb |
By Hilary Nangle on February 20, 2010
In the first half of the 20th century, sardine processing was big business in Maine, with more than 400 factories along the coast, but on April 18, another chapter in Maine’s rich seafaring history closes along with the last sardine cannery in the country. The former Stinson Seafoods plant in Prospect Harbor—the one with Beach [...]
Posted in Acadia, Maine Made, Moon guidebook updates | Tagged herring, Jonesport, last sardine cannery in country closing, Maine, Maine Coast Sardine History Museum, McCurdy Smokehouse, Mulholland Brothers Market, Prospect Harbor, sardine cannery, sardines, Schoodic Peninsula, Stinson Sefoods, World champion sardine packer |
By Hilary Nangle on February 19, 2010
Restaurant Week Maine is quickly approaching and this year, there are some decent lodging deals offered that complement the set-price dinners. For example, the Inn by the Sea is offering a $99 traditional room or garden suites (add $30 for a spa suite), Sun. through Thurs.; Camden’s Hartstone Inn has traditional rooms beginning at $175 [...]
Posted in Blue Hill Peninsula & Deer Isle, Deals, Events, Food, Greater Portland, Hotels, Inns & B&Bs, Lodging, Mid-Coast, Motels, Penobscot Bay, Resorts, Southern Coast/Beaches | Tagged Camden Harbour Inn, discounted lodging, Hartstone Inn, Inn by the Sea, lodging deals, Maine inns and hotels, Restaurant Week Maine |
By Hilary Nangle on February 18, 2010
Maine chefs are no strangers to the James Beard Foundation’s annual awards, and the 2010 semifinalists include both familiar faces and new entries to the competition. Notably, Sam Hayward, a former Best Chef in the Northeast winner, is nominated for Outstanding Chef and his restaurant, Fore Street, is nominated for Outstanding Restaurant. Contenders for the [...]
Posted in Food, Greater Portland, Moon guidebook updates, Penobscot Bay, Southern Coast/Beaches | Tagged Arrows, Belfast, Brescao, Brian Hill, Camden, Chase's Daily, Clark Fraiser, Dining in Maine, Fore Street, Francine Bistro, James Beard Award, Kirsta Kern Desjarlais, Maine nominees, Maine restaurants, Maine's best chefs, Maine's best restaurants, Mark Gaier, Megan Chase, Ogunquit, Penelle Chase, Phoebe Chase, Portland, Sam Haward, Ted Laforge |
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