By Hilary Nangle on January 25, 2012
It’s quiet season, and two of Maine’s nicest inns—the Hartstone Inn and Hideaway, in Camden, and the Inn by the Sea, in Cape Elizabeth—are offering great deals. Both are known for their restaurants as well as their lodging. February is Fabulous at the Hartstone Inn & Hideaway The February is Fabulous special at the Hartstone [...]
Posted in Deals, Greater Portland, Inns & B&Bs, Lodging, Penobscot Bay, Trip Planning, Where to go | Tagged Camden, Cape Elizabeth, Hartstone Inn, Inn by the Sea |
By Hilary Nangle on January 24, 2012
Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockland, Maine Film fans take note: On Friday, Feb. 3, the Farnsworth is kicking off a new program, Rockland Shorts: An International Film Series, with a screening at The Strand Theatre. The bimonthly series aims to show contemporary, probing, independent films that help define the digital generation with restriction of culture, format, [...]
Posted in Greater Portland, Penobscot Bay, Trip Planning, Where to go | Tagged Farnsworth Museum, Penobscot Marine Museum, Portland Museum of Art |
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 December 29, 2011
I’m kicking myself for not returning to Lily Bistro, in Rockland, Maine, sooner, Chefs/owners Rob and Lynette Krajewski won me over at first bite, when I dined there during there opening year, returning now and again as my schedule permitted for cassoulet or frites or any of the other classic French bistro fare on the [...]
Posted in Food, Moon guidebook updates, Penobscot Bay, Trip Planning, Where to go | Tagged Lily Bistro closed, Rockland |
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 6, 2011
If you think November isn’t a good time to visit Maine, think again: Sure, the weather can be a bit iffy, but special events such as Maine Beer Week, holiday festivities, and the lure of shopping without crowds make it a good time to visit. Most Maine accommodations are at off -season rates, and a [...]
Posted in Deals, Greater Portland, Hotels, Inns & B&Bs, Lodging, Penobscot Bay, Resorts, Southern Coast/Beaches, Trip Planning, Where to go | Tagged Cape Elizabeth, Captain Lord Mansion, Cliff House Maine, Inn by the Sea, Kennebunkport, lodging packages, Ogunquit, Portland, Rockland |
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 |
By Hilary Nangle on September 21, 2011
Most of my friends who live beyond Maine’s borders think I live in the most ideal place. And they’re right, to a point. But I think there’s an even better place, and that’s one of the islands off the Maine coast. Especially in autumn, when the crowds are gone, the light is soft, the air [...]
Posted in Food, Inns & B&Bs, Lodging, Moon guidebook updates, Penobscot Bay, Resources, Sightseeing, Trip Planning, Where to go | Tagged Adam Campbell, Nebo Lodge, North Haven Island, organic farm, oysters, Turner Farm |
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