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 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 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 September 20, 2011
Barak Olins is passionate about bread. Every Friday, he handcrafts 200 loaves, using traditional French bread-making methods and certified organic ingredients, including whole grains that he mills just prior to mixing the dough. Then, he bakes them in a brick oven he built on his South Freeport, Maine, property. Olins’ Zu Bakery breads are as [...]
Posted in Food, Greater Portland, Trip Planning, Where to go | Tagged artisan bread, artisanal bread, Barak Olins, Brunswick, Brunswick Farmers Market, Crystal Springs Community Farm, Freeport, Zu Bakery |
By Hilary Nangle on June 11, 2011
Get your groove on at one of these 10 summer weekend music festivals happening in Maine. We’ve gotcha covered, from rock to folk, bluegrass to blues, classical to out, and taking place in venues ranging from oceanfront to mountaintop, offshore island to city downtown. • Kingfield POPS! The Saturday late afternoon concert featuring the Bangor [...]
Posted in Activities, Entertainment, Events, Trip Planning | Tagged Bangor, bluegrass, blues, Brunswick, Celtic, East Benton, Farmington, folk, Hiram, Kingfield, livermore falls, music, out, Rangeley, Rockland, sea, Swan's Island |
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 |
By Hilary Nangle on December 23, 2010
Champagne. Local artisan cheeses. Maine oysters. Lobster. The newish No. 10 Restaurant in Brunswick’s beautifully renovated Captain Daniel Stone Inn is bidding adieu to 2010 in fine style, with a five-course New Year’s Eve Wine Tasting Dinner. Dine… Guests gather at 6:30 p.m. for sparkling wine along with Maine artisan cheeses. Then the real fun [...]
Posted in Events, Food, Inns & B&Bs, Lodging, Mid-Coast, Trip Planning, Where to go | Tagged Brunswick, Captain Daniel Stone Inn, No.10 Water Street |
By Hilary Nangle on October 8, 2010
I’ve always thought one of the prettiest and most easily accessible fall foliage drives is Route 1, between Brunswick and Bath. There’s something about the rolling topography, the rivers, and the mix of trees that make for eye-popping color: deep crimson, fire red, burnt and day glow oranges, sunshine yellow and autumn gold; they’re not [...]
Posted in Activities, Inns & B&Bs, Lodging, Mid-Coast, Sightseeing, Trip Planning, Where to go | Tagged Bath, Black Lantern B&B, Brunswick, Brunswick Inn, Captain Daniel Stone Inn, foliage, kismet inn |
By Hilary Nangle on September 22, 2010
So much happening, I figured I’d give you a quick round-up of some upcoming cool events, some of which require advance planning and reservations. Weekend freebies • Free Admission at Acadia National Park, Sat., Sept. 25, 2010 • Free Admission at the Maine State Museum, Augusta, Sat. Sept. 25: download a ticket from Smithsonian Magazine. [...]
Posted in Activities, Deals, Events, Food, Free Stuff | Tagged Acadia, Augusta, Brunswick, Damariscotta, Gardiner, Parks, Portland, Scarborough |
By Hilary Nangle on July 4, 2010
I think you’d be hard pressed to find another town with the variety of ethnic restaurants per capita as Brunswick, Maine: Thai, Chinese, German, Italian, Indian, Mexican, with most packed tightly in the downtown. To those, add some recent additions: Irish (O’Shea’s Irish Restaurant & Cantina), Japanese (Little Tokyo), Greek/Italian (Trattoria Athena), and a player [...]
Posted in Food, Mid-Coast, Moon guidebook updates, Trip Planning, Where to go | Tagged Brunswick, Dining, Greek, Italian, Maine, new restaurants, Trattoria Athena review |
Southern Coast
Greater Portland
Mid-Coast
Penobscot Bay
Blue Hill Peninsula
Acadia Region
Down East
Aroostook County
Maine Highlands
Kennebec Corridor
Western Lakes & Mountains