By Hilary Nangle on May 12, 2012
Bob Duchesne, birding guide and founder of the Maine Birding Trail, will lead several walks and offer his Birding by Ear program during the sixth annual Wings, Waves and Woods birding and art festival on Deer Isle, Maine. The festival, slated May 18-20, 2012, blends fine art, fine craft, and great birding in numerous activities, [...]
Posted in Acadia, Activities, Birding/wildlife viewing, Boating, Events, Trip Planning, When to go, Where to go | Tagged Deer Isle, Waves and Woods, Wings |
By Hilary Nangle on April 21, 2012
Here’s a spring treat for garden lovers. In past years WatersEdge, the waterfront W. P. Stewart estate in Northeast Harbor, Maine, has opened its gates to the public in on two weekends to showcase more than 45,000 flowering spring bulbs. Not this year. The 2012 Spring Garden Tour will focus on the estate’s spectacular perennials; with [...]
Posted in Acadia, Activities, Events, Sightseeing, Trip Planning, Where to go | Tagged Abbe Museum, Northeast Harbor, Spring Garden Tour |
By Hilary Nangle on April 18, 2012
Spring has arrived and Maine is waking up from its winter slumber. Here’s a round-up for news items that have crossed my desk recently, from noteworthy openings to great deals, from fun events to new airline service. Getting He-ah from They-ah: Getting to Bar Harbor from Boston and points beyond is getting easier. The independent [...]
Posted in Acadia, Activities, Deals, Entertainment, Events, Food, Greater Portland, Penobscot Bay, Southern Coast/Beaches, Trip Planning, Uncategorized, Western Lakes & Mountains, Where to go | Tagged Anneke Jans, Back Bay Grill, Bar Harbor, Belfast, Cape Air, Carrabassett Valley, Eat More Cheese, Kennebunk, Kittery, La Vida, New England Steelband Festival, Old Vines, PenAir, Portland |
By Hilary Nangle on March 25, 2012
On Saturday, March 31, Maine Huts and Trails is offering a special four-course meal prepared by Chef Michael Gagne at its Poplar Falls Hut, in Carrabassett Valley, Maine. Not only do you have to work for the privilege by hiking into the hut, but you also have to pay a premium for it, as this [...]
Posted in Events, Food, Trip Planning, Western Lakes & Mountains, Where to go | Tagged Carrabassett Valley, Maine Huts and Trails, Michael Gagne |
By Hilary Nangle on January 23, 2012
Everybody loves a deal, and I’ve got quite a few for you. Book today: TOO LATE, YOU MISSED IT, SORRY. $49 airfare from New York, NY, (JFK) Portland, Maine (PWM) on Jet Blue. The fare is good from Jan. 30 through April 3, 2012, which means it’s perfect for a skiing/snowboarding escape to Sugarloaf, Sunday [...]
Posted in Acadia, Activities, Deals, Events, Food, Free Stuff, Greater Portland, Lodging, Mid-Coast, Penobscot Bay, Skiing/Riding, Southern Coast/Beaches, Trip Planning, Where to go | Tagged airfare, Black Mountain of Maine, Brunswick, Cape Elizabeth, dog-kissing, Free skiing, Habitat for Humanity promotion, Inn at Brunswick Station, Maine Restaurant Week, Planet Dog, Portland, Ruford |
By Hilary Nangle on January 11, 2012
Sunday River, in Newry, Maine, is launching a series of specialty Dining at the Peak dinners for 2012. These Saturday night events include guest chefs as well as wine and beer dinners. Seating is limited, so plan ahead. Here are the highlights so far: Jan. 14: A visit to Portland’s Vignola and Cinque Terre via [...]
Posted in Events, Food, Trip Planning, Western Lakes & Mountains, Where to go | Tagged Dining at the Peak, Newry, Sunday River |
By Hilary Nangle on November 28, 2011
Not every seaside community in Maine rolls up the sidewalks after Columbus Day. These three Maine summer resort towns light up for the holidays. Christmas Prelude, Kennebunkport, Dec. 1-4/9-11, 2011 Santa arrives by lobster boat, of course, for this Christmas spectacular on the southern Maine coast. Christmas Prelude in Kennebunkport dates back to 1982. It [...]
Posted in Down East Coast, Events, Penobscot Bay, Southern Coast/Beaches, Where to go | Tagged Camden, Chrismas Prelude, Christmas by the Sea, Eastport, Historic Homes Christmas Tour, Kennebunkport, Lincolnville, Rockport |
By Hilary Nangle on November 14, 2011
November in Maine means hunting season, and while some take to the woods armed with guns, I take to craft shows armed with Visa. I’m a sucker for artisan-made goods, especially if they’re made in Maine. All of the works at the annual ArtFull Gifts show are made in New England. This year’s show, slated [...]
Posted in Events, Penobscot Bay, Trip Planning, Where to go | Tagged ArtFull Gifts show, Point Lookout |
By Hilary Nangle on November 9, 2011
Hungry for something new? Consider one of these special-event dinners in Maine. Nov. 11: Demonstration Wine Dinner at Five-0, Ogunquit No, Chef Walter isn’t demonstrating wine, he’s going to show how to make one of his signature dishes, and guests will have the opportunity to try new techniques. Complementing the show are wine and antipasti, [...]
Posted in Down East Coast, Events, Food, Penobscot Bay, Southern Coast/Beaches, Where to go | Tagged Black Dinah Chocolatiers, Camden, Camden Harbour Inn, Eagle Hill, Five-O, Natalies, Ogunquit, Steuben |
By Hilary Nangle on November 5, 2011
Celebrate Maine craft brewing at Maine Beer Week, Nov. 10-17. The week-long brew-ha-ha features beer dinners, pairings, tastings, tours, meet-the-brewer nights, and more, all highlighting local brews. Participants include 27 Maine breweries; nearly 50 Maine restaurants, taverns, and brewpubs; and a handful of lodging sponsors. Many restaurants will be offering specially priced menus. Maine Beer [...]
Posted in Events, Food, Greater Portland, Kennebec and Moose River Valleys, Maine Highlands, Mid-Coast, Penobscot Bay, Southern Coast/Beaches, Trip Planning, Where to go | Tagged Maine beer Week |
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