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By Hilary Nangle on January 2, 2010
We’re smack in the middle of a ful-blown Nor’eastah, a raging blizzard that one overzealous TV guy has said has the potential to be the storm of the century. I think it might be a wee bit too early in the century to title it, but the storm has me pining for sunshine and flowers. [...]
Posted in Cabins & Cottages, Deals, Lodging, Penobscot Bay | Tagged Camden Maine, Cedarholm, gardens, Lodging, oceanfront, specials |
By Hilary Nangle on January 1, 2010
If you’re one of the many skiers and snowboarders who really don’t need a humongous resort, miles of trails, high-speed lifts, and the prices that go with, then you might want to check out Camden Snow Bowl, in coastal Camden, a town better known among yachtsmen than skiers. The Snow Bowl exists in a time [...]
Posted in Events, Penobscot Bay, Skiing/Riding | Tagged Camden Maine, Camden Snow Bowl, Maine skiing, North American Tobogganing Championships |
By Hilary Nangle on December 27, 2009
Find out at the Norumbega Inn’s Murder Mystery Weekend, Jan.23-24 (and another, March 19-21), in Camden. Guests become part of the plot during this weekend of murder and mayhem written exclusively for the Norumbega. The inn, an elegant Victorian-era stone castle overlooking Penobscot Bay, fits the description of the Clue board game: Library, parlor, dining [...]
Posted in Events, Inns & B&Bs, Penobscot Bay | Tagged Camden Maine, Murder mystery weekend, Norumbega Inn, oceanview lodging |
By Hilary Nangle on December 19, 2009
Dined at Chef/Owner Brian Hill’s Francine Bistro last night, and I liked it. Food is well prepared and innovative; service is very good. It is not, however, a fine dining restaurant; true to the name, it’s a bistro: loud, frenzied, fun. The prices aren’t exactly bistro prices (entrees $23-26), which is probably why I’ve heard [...]
Posted in Food, Penobscot Bay | Tagged Camden Maine, Francine Bistro, Maine dining, Maine restaurants |
By Hilary Nangle on November 24, 2009
The way-cool Camden Harbour Inn, home to Natalie’s, one of Maine’s best tables, has a midweek, nonholiday off-season promo that’s a steal. The Midweek Promo, available through May 2010, includes a room, a three-course dinner at Natalie’s, and a full champagne breakfast. Price is best available, with rates beginning at $109 pp. Also included are [...]
Posted in Deals, Food, Inns & B&Bs, Lodging, Penobscot Bay | Tagged Camden Harbor Inn, Camden Maine, lodging deal, Maine inns, midweek deal, package with breakfast and dinner |
By Hilary Nangle on November 22, 2009
Want to get the low down on what’s happening in Afghanistan, Pakistan and India? That challenging region is the focus of Crossroads of Conflict, the 2o10 Camden Conference, slated Feb. 19-21, in Camden and streamlined to venues in Rockland and Belfast. This year’s program features experts discussing the area’s history, culture, current unsettled situation, and [...]
Posted in Events, Penobscot Bay | Tagged Camden Conference, Camden Maine, International Affairs |
By Hilary Nangle on September 29, 2009
Here’s another event you might want to note on your calendar. “Literature of New Voices in America, reflecting Cross-Cultural Experience” is the focus of the 2009 Maine Literary Festival, at the Camden Opera House, on Saturday, Nov. 7. Should be an interesting evening. I’m not going to reprint the line-up here, but it’s a cast [...]
Posted in Events, Penobscot Bay | Tagged Camden Maine, Cross-Cultural Experience., Litrature of New Voices in America, Maine Literary Festival |
By Hilary Nangle on September 29, 2009
Just a reminder that the Camden International Film Festival kicks off tomorrow. About 50 indepdendent documentaries are slated to be screened Oct. 1-4 at various locations in the Camden-Rockland region. Just scanning the line-up, one that looks interesting is the world premiere of The Fish Belong to the People, which follows a group of Port [...]
Posted in Events, Penobscot Bay | Tagged Camden International Film Festival, Camden Maine, independent documentaries, world premiere |
By Hilary Nangle on September 24, 2009
You can host your own winemaker dinner, but first you have to make the wine. To learn—and enjoy top notch meals and luxurious lodging and fun activities—tap into the annual Wine Camp, a joint venture of Cellardoor Winery and the Camden Harbour Inn, slated Oct. 12-16. Here’s what’s included: • Four nights at the Camden [...]
Posted in Events, Food, Inns & B&Bs, Lodging, Maine Made, Penobscot Bay | Tagged Camden Harbour Inn, Camden Maine, Dining, Lincolnville Maine, Lodging, Maine food, Maine wine, Mid coast Maine, Wine camp, winemaking |
By Hilary Nangle on August 24, 2009
Not only that, you’ll have the opportunity to cook with Fore Street’s Sam Hayward or Jeff Landry, from the Farmer’s Table. And you’ll receive tickets to the Maine Fare foodie event Sept. 11-13 in Camden. To qualify, submit your best recipe using Maine ingredients here. Speaking of the Camden Harbour Inn, here’s another event worth [...]
Posted in Events, Food, Inns & B&Bs, Lodging, Penobscot Bay | Tagged Camden Harbour Inn, Camden Maine, Chandler Burr, Lawrence Klang, Natalie's Restaurant |
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