By Hilary Nangle on March 30, 2011
Dig out from under Friday’s predicted monster storm and plan to attend the annual Maine Festival of the Book, April 1-3, 2011. With the exception of Friday’s Opening Night program, An Evening with Stewart O’Nan and Julia Glass, all events are free. That program is $10, if you haven’t already purchased tix, and seating is [...]
Posted in Activities, Deals, Entertainment, Events, Free Stuff, Greater Portland, Maine Made, Trip Planning | Tagged Maine Festival of the Book, Portland |
By Hilary Nangle on March 29, 2011
You’re probably expecting the Maine Travel Maven to share her thoughts about Bath, Maine, but this time I’m heading across the pond to Bath, England, one of the cities and towns I visited while touring Great Britain by train. This UNESCO World Heritage city, home to England’s only hot springs, is an easy day trip [...]
Posted in Beyond Maine, Europe | Tagged Bath England, Bath hot springs, Euro Rail, Pump Room, Roman Baths, Sally Lunn, Thermae Bath Spa's New Royal Bath |
By Hilary Nangle on March 29, 2011
Ready to point and shoot? Maine has 14 sites designated as National Natural Landmarks, and the National Park Service is looking for photos. Winning photos in the 8th annual National Natural Landmarks Photo Contest will appear in the 2012 50th anniversary commemorative national natural landmarks calendar. Cool, eh? We’re not just talking rock-bound coast and [...]
Posted in Acadia, Activities, Aroostook County, Birding/wildlife viewing, Down East Coast, Hiking, Kennebec and Moose River Valleys, Maine Highlands, Mid-Coast, Moon guidebook updates, Penobscot Bay, Sightseeing, Southern Coast/Beaches, Trip Planning, Western Lakes & Mountains, Where to go | Tagged Appleton Bog Atlantic White Cedar Stand, Bigelow Mountain, Carrying Place Cove, Colby-Marston Preserve, crystal bog, Gulf Hagas, Monhegan Island, Mount Katahdin, National Natural landmarks, New Gloucester Black Gum Stand, no. 5 bog and jack pine stand, orono bog, passadumkeat marsh and boglands, Penny Pond-joe pond complex, photo contest, The Hermitage |
By Hilary Nangle on March 28, 2011
Looking for a spring getaway in Maine? Want to spend a few days on a beach in a seaside community that offers some life, even in the off season? Now through May 15, the Seaside Inn, in Kennebunk, has a two-night package including breakfast. Stay at the beachfront inn midweek for two nights for $89 [...]
Posted in Deals, Inns & B&Bs, Lodging, Motels, Southern Coast/Beaches, Trip Planning, Where to go | Tagged Kennebunk Beach, Seaside Inn |
By Hilary Nangle on March 27, 2011
In late February, I spent the better part of a week exploring Great Britain by train. The last time I took trains through England, Scotland, and Wales had been way back in 2000, and I’d loved it. Don’t know why it took me so long to answer that All Aboard call once again. Even better, [...]
Posted in Beyond Maine, Europe | Tagged Courtauld Gallery, Great Britain, London, Rail Europe, Somerset House |
By Hilary Nangle on March 24, 2011
Ink this exhibit on your Maine calendar of events. Andrew Wyeth, Christina’s World and the Olson House will open at the Farnsworth Museum’s Wyeth Center on June 11 and will remain on exhibit through Oct. 30, 2011. The exhibition marks the 20th anniversary of the Rockland museum’s acquisition of the landmark homestead, captured for posterity [...]
Posted in Activities, Events, Penobscot Bay, Sightseeing, Trip Planning, Where to go | Tagged Andrew Wyeth, Christina's World, Cushing, Farnsworth Museum, National Historic Landmark, Olson House, Rockland |
By Hilary Nangle on March 22, 2011
It’s the sweetest Sunday of the year. This Sunday, March 27, 2011, is Maine Maple Sunday, when sugarhouses throughout Maine (see map) will open their doors for tastings, demonstrations, and tours. Consider it a rite of spring. This is a delicious opportunity and an especially family friendly event. Learn about the process for making maple [...]
Posted in Events, Food, Maine Made, Trip Planning | Tagged Maine Maple Sunday |
By Hilary Nangle on March 22, 2011
Wow, folks, here’s a real deal, but you must act today. Jet Blue is having another one-day sale, offering $59 one-way fares between New York City (JFK) and Portland, Maine (PWM). Fare is valid for travel April 5 through May 26, which means you can use it to take advantage of the 50-percent discounts offered [...]
Posted in Deals, Hotels, Inns & B&Bs, Lodging, Motels, Resorts, Transportation, Trip Planning | Tagged $59 fare, Jet Blue, Maine innkeepers association habitat for humanity |
By Hilary Nangle on March 21, 2011
From eight semi-finalists from Maine for various James Beard awards, one has emerged as a finalist for Best Chef: Northeast, Krista Kerns. And if you thought it was difficult to get into Bresca before, just try to land a table now! I love the big flavors that emerge from this tiny Mediterranean-flavored spot, adjacent to [...]
Posted in Food, Greater Portland, Trip Planning, Where to go | Tagged Beard award, Bresca, Krista Kerns Desjarlais, Portland |
By Hilary Nangle on March 19, 2011
As I sit here at 4:40 on a Saturday afternoon, I’m still amazed at the sunshine; thank you Daylight Savings Time. What a difference it makes to those of us in Maine, where the days are woefully short in the throes of winter. I think this burst of light, accompanied by some very springlike temperatures [...]
Posted in Blue Hill Peninsula & Deer Isle, Cabins & Cottages, Deals, Food, Greater Portland, Hotels, Inns & B&Bs, Kennebec and Moose River Valleys, Lodging, Mid-Coast, Moon guidebook updates, Penobscot Bay, Resorts, Southern Coast/Beaches, Trip Planning, Western Lakes & Mountains, Where to go | Tagged Boathouse, Brooksville, Brunswick, Camden, Fat Boy, Hartstone Inn, Lily bistro, Oakland House, Petite Jacqueline, Port Clyde Seafood Co., Portland, Portland Harbor Hotel, Rockland, Saddleback, Sugarloaf, Thomaston |
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