By Hilary Nangle on March 26, 2013
Colby College Museum of Art’s new Alfond-Lunder Family Pavilion is a game changer for Waterville. With the addition of this new wing, set to open to the public on July 13, 2013, the museum not only becomes the largest art museum in Maine in terms of gallery space, but also makes one of the most [...]
Posted in Activities, Kennebec and Moose River Valleys, Moon guidebook updates, Sightseeing, Trip Planning, Where to go | Tagged Colby College Museum of Art, Waterville |
By Hilary Nangle on February 22, 2013
February is waning, March is on the horizon, which means it’s time to think about food. Farmers are anticipating planting, seasonal ice cream shops are dusting off the equipment (John’s in Liberty is open), the Beard nominees are in, and the 2013 edition of Maine Restaurant Week is right around the corner. Maine Restaurant Week [...]
Posted in Events, Food, Greater Portland, Kennebec and Moose River Valleys, Mid-Coast, Penobscot Bay, Southern Coast/Beaches, Trip Planning, Where to go | Tagged Beard awards, Maine Restaurant Week |
By Hilary Nangle on December 3, 2012
Choo choo! Model railroads and free admission Train fans take note: The Maine State Museum, in Augusta, is celebrating model railroads Dec. 7 and 8. Two Maine clubs, the Great Falls Model Railroad Club and the Maine 3-Railers Club, will be operating displays running G, HO, O, and N-gauge model trains. Trains figure prominently in [...]
Posted in Activities, Aroostook County, Entertainment, Food, Greater Portland, Kennebec and Moose River Valleys, Maine Highlands, Sightseeing, Southern Coast/Beaches, Trip Planning | Tagged Allagash Wilderness Waterway, Augusta, Biddeford, Magic of Christmas, Maine State Museum, Palace Diner, Portland, Portland Symphony Orcestra |
By Hilary Nangle on September 29, 2012
Maine artists are being showcased in exhibitions at both the Portland Museum of Art; the Farnsworth Museum, in Rockland; and the Colby Museum of Art, in Waterville. Weatherbeaten: Winslow Homer and Maine opens at the Portland Museum of Art In conjunction with the opening of the newly restored Winslow Homer Studio, the Portland Museum of [...]
Posted in Activities, Greater Portland, Kennebec and Moose River Valleys, Penobscot Bay, Sightseeing, Trip Planning, Where to go | Tagged Colby College Museum of Art, Farnsworth Museum, Portland, Portland Museum of Art, Rockland, Waterville, Winslow Homer Studio |
By Hilary Nangle on September 28, 2012
This weekend, Sept. 28-30, 2012, is the second Great Maine Outdoor Weekend, with more than 70 outdoor activities scheduled statewide. Even better, most are free or are offered at greatly reduced rates to encourage neophytes to try new sports or engage in easy outdoor fun. The program is sponsored by the Maine Outdoor Coalition, which [...]
Posted in Acadia, Activities, Aroostook County, Birding/wildlife viewing, Blue Hill Peninsula & Deer Isle, Boating, Camping, Down East Coast, Events, Free Stuff, Greater Portland, Hiking, Kennebec and Moose River Valleys, Maine Highlands, Mid-Coast, Penobscot Bay, Southern Coast/Beaches, Trip Planning, Western Lakes & Mountains, Where to go |
By Hilary Nangle on September 27, 2012
I’m back from 10 days without Internet access, and my inbox has filled with all kinds of Maine fun. Let’s start with what’s happening this week. Camden International Film Festival & Points North Documentary Forum: Sept 27-30, 2012 Recognized as one of the top 25 international film festivals for documentaries and one of the 12 [...]
Posted in Activities, Deals, Entertainment, Events, Free Stuff, Greater Portland, Kennebec and Moose River Valleys, Penobscot Bay, Sightseeing, Western Lakes & Mountains, Where to go | Tagged Camden International Film Festival, Choral Art Society, Maine School Garden Open House, Maine State Museum, sultans of swing |
By Hilary Nangle on July 18, 2012
Here’s a round-up of events and activities that have crossed my desk. A few are happening now, some a bit later this month, and a few are included as a heads-up, make plans now notice. Now playing • Tough Mountain Challenge at Sunday River Want to get down and dirty? Sunday River promises “blood, mud, [...]
Posted in Greater Portland, Kennebec and Moose River Valleys, Penobscot Bay, Trip Planning, Western Lakes & Mountains, Where to go | Tagged Bethel, Camden, Camden International Film Festival, Colby museum of Art, Harvest on the Harbor, Hiram, Maine boats and Harbors Show, Newry, Ossipee Valley Music Festival, Port Clyde, Portland, Rangeley, Rockland, Saddleback Bluegrass Festival, Sunday River, Waterville |
By Hilary Nangle on May 27, 2012
Delve into Maine’s history and heritage by attending one of these free upcoming talks this week. SERC Schoodic Series Lecture, Wed. May 30 Dr. James Gramann, from Texas A&M University, will present Kindred Spirits: Landscape Painting and America’s Natural Parks, in the Moore Auditorium on the SERC Campus in the Schoodic Section of Acadia National [...]
Posted in Acadia, Activities, Deals, Entertainment, Events, Free Stuff, Kennebec and Moose River Valleys, Penobscot Bay, Where to go | Tagged Acadia National Park, Augusta, Maine State Museum, Malaga Island, Penobscot Marine Museum, Schoodic, SERC, St. George Peninsula, Winter Harbor |
By Hilary Nangle on May 20, 2012
Sun’s shining, birds are singing, grass needs mowing, and Maine is open for the summer. Here’s a round-up of news, upcoming events, and interesting notes from around the state: Open House at Chapter Two, Corea, May 27,2012, 2-5 pm:Works by more than 50 local artists and artisans will be on view and refreshments will be [...]
Posted in Acadia, Activities, Birding/wildlife viewing, Blue Hill Peninsula & Deer Isle, Boating, Cabins & Cottages, Deals, Entertainment, Events, Greater Portland, Inns & B&Bs, Kennebec and Moose River Valleys, Lodging, Maine Highlands, Maine Made, Mid-Coast, Trip Planning, Where to go | Tagged Asticou, Blue Hill, Blue Hill Inn, Brooksville, Brunswick, Chapter Two, Corea, Millinocket, New England OUtdoor Center, Northeast Harbor, Oakland House, Pine Tree Camp, Portland, PORTOpera, Tavern at Brunswick Station |
By Hilary Nangle on May 7, 2012
Hallowell hugs the Kennebec River just south of Maine’s capital city, Augusta. Once a major port for ice, granite, and lumber, the well-preserved late-19th-century downtown, now a National Historic District, entices visitors with shops and restaurants. What to do in Hallowell, Maine Shop! Water Street is lined with galleries, independent boutiques, specialty shops, and nearly [...]
Posted in Activities, Food, Kennebec and Moose River Valleys, Lodging, Shopping, Where to go | Tagged Hallowell |
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