By Hilary Nangle on March 28, 2013
I’m not even going to attempt to keep up with all that’s happening in Portland—Portland Food Map does an excellent job of that and there’s no need to duplicate that here. So, let’s talk about the rest of the state. Here’s some news and tasting notes. Let’s start with what’s new: Kennebunkport • Portland Chef [...]
Posted in Acadia, Blue Hill Peninsula & Deer Isle, Down East Coast, Food, Greater Portland, Southern Coast/Beaches, Trip Planning, Western Lakes & Mountains, Where to go | Tagged Bass Harbor, Farmington, Kennebunkport, Rockport, Stonington, Stratton, Waterville |
By Hilary Nangle on January 28, 2013
Hungry? Here’s some delicious news from around Maine. And don’t forget that Maine Restaurant Week, March 1-10, 2013, is just around the corner. A few restaurants have already posted their menus. Start planning now for this annual feeding frenzy. White Barn adds Winter Bistro dining Through April, 2013, you can experience the White Barn Inn [...]
Posted in Events, Food, Greater Portland, Penobscot Bay, Southern Coast/Beaches, Trip Planning, Where to go | Tagged Biddeford, Cape Elizabeth, Kennebunk, Palace Diner, Rockport, Salt Water Farm at Union Hall, Sea Glass, White Barn Inn |
By Hilary Nangle on July 21, 2012
Ooh-la-la! A chef told me about Fromviandoux, the new French-inspired restaurant located in Zaddik’s old space in Camden, Maine. I went last night with a friend, and am still savoring the memory. For a restaurant that’s been open just over a month, this place is already exceeding expectations. Go now, before getting a reservation becomes [...]
Posted in Food, Penobscot Bay, Trip Planning, Where to go | Tagged Camden, Fromviandoux, Mr. Wat, Rockport |
By Hilary Nangle on July 9, 2012
June’s rains turned Maine’s landscape lush and green, and now July’s sunshine is bringing out the colors just in time for annual garden tours. While most occur on only one day each summer, a few are spread out over the season. Hint: Buy tickets in advance, when possible, as they usually are less expensive (but [...]
Posted in Acadia, Penobscot Bay, Southern Coast/Beaches, Trip Planning, Where to go | Tagged Bar Harbor, Beatrix Farrand garden, Belfast, Belfast OPen Garden Days, Berwick, Brooks, Camden, Camden House and Garden Tour, Cape Elizabeth Garden Tour, Freedom, Gardens in the Watershed, Hope, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, lincolnville Center, Mount Desert Island garden Tour, Northeast Harbor, Ogunquit, Opend Days at Garland Farm, Private Gardens of the Kennebunks, Rockland, Rockport, Seacoast Water Garden Tour, Seal Harbor, Searsmont, Spruce Head, Swanville, York |
By Hilary Nangle on May 28, 2012
There’s no better way to explore and understand coastal Maine than aboard a boat, and Spend the Day on Penobscot Bay provides a rare opportunity to do so at a discount. On Sat. June 2, local power and sail boat captains are inviting visitors to cruise the waters of Penobscot Bay at 20 to 50 [...]
Posted in Activities, Boating, Deals, Events, Penobscot Bay | Tagged Camden, Penobscot Bay, Port Clyde, Rockland, Rockport, Thomaston |
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 August 31, 2011
If you haven’t been to Maine’s Samoset Resort in a while, you’ll be amazed at the changes. I toured the oceanfront resort in Rockport, overlooking Penobscot Bay and adjacent to the Rockland Breakwater, with general manager Connie Russell, who showed off the recent improvements. He has a right to be proud. Many accommodations use the [...]
Posted in Food, Golf, Lodging, Moon guidebook updates, Penobscot Bay, Resorts, Spas, Trip Planning, Where to go | Tagged Enoteca, La Bella Vita REstaurant, Rockland, Rockport, Samoset resort, Samoset spa |
By Hilary Nangle on May 28, 2011
Need a reason to dine out in the Camden-Rockland region? Support the Humane Society of Knox County and Eat for Pete’s Sake on Thursday, June 9, 2011. About two dozen area restaurants are donating a portion of their proceeds that day and night to the shelter. There’s plenty to Woof! about on this list. Possibilities [...]
Posted in Events, Food, Penobscot Bay, Trip Planning, Where to go | Tagged Camden, Eat for Pete's Sake, Hope, Rockland, Rockport, Spruce Head, Thomaston, Union, Vinalhaven, Warren |
By Hilary Nangle on April 19, 2011
Wow! Purchase a $50 raffle ticket and if you’re lucky, you may win a Maine Dream Vacation, an all-inclusive four-day dream vacation in Camden, Maine, valued at $6,000. Five-hundred tickets will be sold to benefit Youthlinks, a community service program for Mid-coast youth. The winning ticket will be drawn July 15, and the vacation must [...]
Posted in Deals, Mid-Coast, Trip Planning, Where to go | Tagged Camden, Maine Dream Vacation raffle, midcoast, Rockland, Rockport |
By Hilary Nangle on April 9, 2011
Want to add some value to your Maine vacation dollar? Instead of simply lazing away a summer vacation, pair it with an opportunity to learn something new. Conquer nature-deficit disorder with a family immersion into the great outdoors on an island. Learn to paddle a sea kayak, craft furniture by hand, build a boat, play [...]
Posted in Acadia, Activities, Blue Hill Peninsula & Deer Isle, Down East Coast, Greater Portland, Maine Highlands, Mid-Coast, Penobscot Bay, Southern Coast/Beaches, Trip Planning, Where to go | Tagged Bar Harbor, Bay Saiing School, Bradford Camps, Brooklin, Carpenter's Boatshop, center for Furniture Crafsmanship, College of the Atlantic Family Nature Camp, Grain Surfboards, Hog Island Audubon Camp, Island Kayaki-camping, L.L. Bean Outdoor Discovery School, Lubec, Maine Fiddle Camp, Maine Guide's License, Maine Outdoor Learning Center, Pemaquid, Penobscot School, Rockland, Rockport, Shelter Institute, Sikorski Seminar, Summerkeys, Surfboard building camp, Wooden Boat School, Woodturning school, Woolwich |
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