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Biddeford’s Palace Diner reopening on March 12, 2014
I mourned when I learned that the Capostoto family had sold Biddeford's Palace Diner, a classic 1926 Pollard towed to Maine, from Lowell, Mass.,...
Double treat: Camden Snow Bowl and Home Kitchen Cafe
I can't think of a better way to welcome the new year than a morning of skiing at the Camden Snow Bowl, followed by...
Rangeley Inn reopens under new owner
Travis Ferland is working to restore the Rangeley Inn to its former grandeur. Already, the three-story historical hotel in downtown Rangeley is looking better,...
Acadia National Park is officially closed, but many of its treasures are accessible
I'd like to share something with you that came to me from an innkeeper in Bar Harbor:
The government shutdown has closed the Park Loop...
Fine dining in the Maine woods? Find it at Blair Hill Inn overlooking Moosehead...
Once north of Bangor, I temper my dining expectations. I know I'll find plentiful farms with farm-made goodies, Mom-and-Pop restaurants serving huge portions of...
Flagstaff Lake cruise is ideal way to view Maine’s autumn foliage
If you're looking for a new way to experience leaf peeping, book a trip with Jeff Hinman's Flagstaff Lake Scenic Boat Tours. On a...
Two new barbeque joints open in Maine
My apologies; I've been neglecting this site as I've been trying to visit every nook and cranny of Maine for a new edition of...
Ride into Wolfe’s Neck history on a wagon tour
Freeport's Wolfe's Neck Farm is a gorgeous chunk of real estate. The 626-acre property comprises an organic saltwater farm; one of my favorite campgrounds,...
Five Questions: Ron Crusan, Director, Ogunquit Museum of Art
Enter the Ogunquit Museum of Art and it’s hard to decide where to look first: The works on the walls or the wall of...
Checking in: West Street Hotel, Bar Harbor
The West Street Hotel, one of the newer additions to the Ocean Properties empire, opened in 2012 on the corner of Main and West...
Lunder collection inks Waterville on Maine’s art map
Colby College Museum of Art's new Alfond-Lunder Family Pavilion is a game changer for Waterville. With the addition of this new wing, set to...
Harlequin romance: great opportunity for birders
Ready to romance a harlequin? Here's a wonderful and rare opportunity to spy threatened harlequin ducks in Maine. On Saturday, March 30, Bob and...
Freeport’s Harraseeket Inn will showcase farm to table in Maine Harvest restaurant
In a state where nearly every restaurant features farm-to-table fare, Freeport's Harraseeket Inn is elevating the message. Chip Gray, innkeeper of Freeport's Harraseeket Inn,...
Where to dine on Valentine’s Day in Portland
I love this flow chart, created by the good folks at Maine Restaurant Week, detailing suggestions for where to dine with your loved one...
Portland to Boston: Bus or train?
Debating the best way to travel between Boston and Maine? The best options are the Concord Coachlines bus service or the Amtrak Downeaster train...
