Acadia’s trails listed on National Register of Historic Places

Hikers and history buffs have another reason to visit Acadia National Park on Maine's Mount Desert Island. Acadia's trails now are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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...
map showing the path of Great American Eclipse in Maine as created by Michael Zeiler, GreatAmericanEclipse.com

Experience the Great American Eclipse in Maine

The Great American Eclipse in Maine passes over some of the state's deepest wilderness, darkest skies, and best outdoor recreation areas on April 8,...
James Wyeth, Islander, 1975, Oil on canvas, 34 x 44 3/8 inches, Collection of the Farnsworth Art Museum

New Farnsworth exhibits celebrate Wyeths

If you're a fan of the Wyeths, plan to visit Rockland's Farnsworth Museum for two Wyeth family exhibits. One focuses on 27 major works...

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...
Park Loop Road Acadia National Park

Acadia National Park to launch vehicle reservation system

Acadia National Park is launching a pilot vehicle reservation system requiring reservations to enter the Sand Beach Entrance and Cadillac Summit Road, Oct. 1-18,...

Read about Maine in Yankee Magazine’s Annual Travel Guide

  Please pick up the May/June issue of Yankee Magazine's Annual Guide to read my article sharing the joys of Quisisana, a music-themed family resort edging...
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...

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...

Eurostar’s new high-speed rail connects London with Amsterdam and Rotterdam

Now you can zip from London's St. Pancras International rail station to Rotterdam in three hours and a blink (one minute) or Amsterdam in...
Maine Restaurant Week 2021 is now taking place

Make reservations now for Maine Restaurant Week 2024

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.
Chef Andrew Chadwick presents a Maine-made menu at the James Beard House on Apr. 5.

Inn by the Sea chef brings Maine to Jame Beard House Apr. 5

Executive Chef Andrew Chadwick, of Sea Glass restaurant at Cape Elizabeth's Inn by the Sea, will pay homage to Maine's farmers, foragers, and fishermen...
The Blair Hill Inn overlooks Moosehead Lake. ©Hilary Nangle

Inn-teresting news from Maine: New innkeepers and more

Will a familiar face welcome you back to your favorite Maine inn this summer? Here are some of the ownership and status changes you'll...
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...