By Hilary Nangle on March 2, 2013
I love this Maine Innkeepers Association program, which gives travelers a great deal on Maine lodging—B&Bs, inns, hotels, even resorts—in some very desirable locations. Even better, it helps support local chapters of Habitat for Humanity. Here’s the deal: Between April 22 and May 23, 2013, more than 25 accommodations are offering a limited number of [...]
Posted in Acadia, Blue Hill Peninsula & Deer Isle, Deals, Greater Portland, Lodging, Mid-Coast, Southern Coast/Beaches, Trip Planning, Western Lakes & Mountains, Where to go | Tagged Habitat for Humanity, Maine Innkeepers Association |
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 February 6, 2013
With Valentine’s Day around the corner and the Quebec Winter Carnival in full swing, I’ve updated two posts: My Maine Coast Chocolate Trail and What to see and do in Quebec City: My top 10 list, plus where to eat and sleep.
Posted in Acadia, Beyond Maine, Blue Hill Peninsula & Deer Isle, Down East Coast, Greater Portland, Mid-Coast, Penobscot Bay, Quebec, Southern Coast/Beaches, Trip Planning, Where to go | Tagged chocolate, Quebec City, Top 10 |
By Hilary Nangle on December 14, 2012
Here’s some tasty news from around the state. Craving fried clams? Lusting for waffles? Both Bob’s Clam Hut and Mountain Waffles are coming to Sugarloaf this winter. Bob’s, a Kittery tradition since 1955, is renowned for its addictive fried clams. Mountain Waffles, part of a national chain operating at ski resorts, serves chocolate-drizzled grab-and-go waffles. [...]
Posted in Events, Food, Greater Portland, Mid-Coast, Southern Coast/Beaches, Trip Planning, Western Lakes & Mountains, Where to go | Tagged Bob's Clam Hut, Brunswick, Brunswick Inn, Carrabassett Valley, Ice Bar, Kennebunk, Mountain Waffles, Portland, Portland Harbor Hotel, Sugarloaf, White Barn Inn |
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 August 31, 2012
If it weren’t for Skip Brack, it’s likely the rural town of Liberty, Maine, a dip off Route 3 just inland from coastal Belfast, would be bypassed by all but the handful of folks who call it home. Between 1976 and 1986, Brack purchased and restored Liberty’s downtown buildings (all three of them), and created [...]
Posted in Activities, Mid-Coast, Shopping, Trip Planning, Where to go | Tagged Liberty, Liberty Tool, tools |
By Hilary Nangle on July 10, 2012
Are you familiar with Moxie, official soft drink of Maine? Jim Baumer and Frank Anicetti want to make sure you know about a beverage that once was more popular than either Coca-Cola or Pepsi. Baumer is the auther of Moxie: Maine in a Bottle (Down East Books, 2012), and Anicetti is the wizard behind the [...]
Posted in Activities, Entertainment, Events, Mid-Coast, Trip Planning, Where to go | Tagged Lisbon Falls, Maine in a Bottle, Moxie, Moxie Festival |
By Hilary Nangle on June 24, 2012
Windjammer Days, in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, celebrates its 50th anniversary June 24-27, 2012. A dozen members of the famed Maine windjammer fleet are expected to sail into Linekin Bay on June 26 and into Boothbay Harbor on June 27. In addition to the usual hoopla and festivities (sailboat race, golf tourney, pancake breakfasts, waterfront concerts, [...]
Posted in Activities, Entertainment, Events, Mid-Coast, Trip Planning, Where to go | Tagged Boothbay Harbor, Windjammer Days |
By Hilary Nangle on June 21, 2012
What a weekend to be in Maine, as the state has three great events celebrating the state’s icons: Moose, lighthouses, and, yes, even whoopie pies (the official state snack). When I’m calling you–oo: World Moose Calling Championships in Rangeley, Maine Ever heard a moose call? You can this weekend at the World Invitational Moose Calling [...]
Posted in Activities, Blue Hill Peninsula & Deer Isle, Events, Mid-Coast, Penobscot Bay, Sightseeing, Trip Planning, Where to go | Tagged Dover-Foxcroft, Maine moose calling championships, Maine Whoopie Pie Festival, Midcoast Maine Lighthouse Challenge, Rangeley, Rockland |
By Hilary Nangle on June 20, 2012
Maine’s long been a summer refuge for musicians who come to relax and rehearse, study and gain inspiration. As a result, concert series and music schools proliferate throughout the state. Not only do the rusticating stars perform, but also an impressive roster of guest artists, who can’t resist the invitation to spend a few days [...]
Posted in Activities, Entertainment, Events, Greater Portland, Mid-Coast, Trip Planning, Western Lakes & Mountains, Where to go | Tagged 2102, Bowdoin International Music Festival, Kingfield Pops, Portland Chamber Music Festival, PORTOpera, PSO Kinderkonzerts |
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