America's oldest inn is back in new form. courtesy photo

The rebuilt Groton Inn honors its legacy as America’s oldest inn

GROTON, Mass..—Once America's oldest inn, The Groton Inn is the newest addition to the Migis Hotel Group. The original hotel, dating from around 1678,...

Maine summer 2022: What’s new or changed

Keeping up with what's new or changed is never easy, but staying on top of what's in store for Maine summer 2022 has been...
Allagash Wilderness Waterway Visiting Artist cabin on Chamberlain Lake

Apply now: Allagash Wilderness Waterway Visiting Artist program

The Allagash Wilderness Waterway Visiting Artist Program brings one artist and a guest to Maine's remote wilderness in August for two-weeks of inspiration. The chosen...
Bicentennial Maine Statehood Stamp

New Maine statehood stamp celebrates state’s bicentennial

The U. S. Postal Service is celebrating Maine's Bicentennial with a new Maine Statehood stamp

The Boathouse Restaurant opens in Kennebunkport

C Classical Maine fare gets an update on Chef John Shaw's menu at The Boathouse Restaurant, in Kennebunkport. The restaurant, part of the Kennebunkport Resort...
Make Acadia National Park Cadillac Summit Road to visit the highest point on the eastern seaoard, shown here during a late afternoon full moon.

Acadia National Park Cadillac Summit Road reservations

Reservations required for Acadia National Park Cadillac Summit Road from May 25 through October 22 BAR HARBOR, MAINE – The National Park Service requires vehicle reservations...

Amtrak Downeaster Kids Ride Free flash sale

Here's a super deal for families, but hurry because this Amtrak Downeaster flash sale is very limited. For each adult ticket sold, one child...
Waldo Emerson Inn, kennebunk maine

Maine summer 2023: new or changed

Wondering what's new or changed for Maine summer 2023. I can help with that. One thing that's constant is change. Properties change hands, restaurants...
Asticou Inn

Asticou Inn announces new chef, curbside menu

When the genteel Asticou Inn & Restaurant in Northeast Harbor reopens for the 2020 season, Chef Emily Damon will be in the kitchen. Damon,...
Maine lobster

Love Maine lobster? Enjoy it now and help Maine lobstermen

Love Maine lobster? According to a Maine lobsterman I just interviewed, due to coronavirus, the influx of Canadian lobsters (if you check the bands...
This year's Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Festival celebrates working women on the waterfront.

Windjammer Days 2022 honors 16 Maine women on the waterfront

Boothbay Harbor — The 2022 Windjammer Days festival celebrates working women on the waterfront. Sixty years ago, Captain Marion Dash, the first female boat...
flyer for the annual Bahre Antique Car Collection show

Bahre Antique Car Collection One-Day Show

You can view more than 50 extraordinary antique and classic cars during the annual Founder's Day charity event in Paris, Maine. The Bahre Antique...
Maine Restaurant Week 2021 is now taking place

Make reservations now for Maine Restaurant Week 2025

Hungry? Maine Restaurant Week 2021 is on. This year's culinary event, March 1-12, lets you choose restaurants not only by location and meal, but also by delivery style--inside, outdoors, or curbside.
Make plans to indulge in everything maple on Maine Maple Sunday. courtesy photo

Maine Maple Sunday: the sweetest day of the year

Maine Maple Sunday, when Maine's maple syrup producers strut their sap, is the sweetest day of the year. On the fourth Sunday of March, Maine's...

Maine loosens Covid-19 travel restrictions

Maine welcomes back travelers from throughout New England and as of May 1, will welcome travelers from all states, except those specifically exempted.