Foodie news: Beard semifinalist nominees released; Maine chefs in the running
Maine chefs are no strangers to the James Beard Foundation's annual awards, and the 2010 semifinalists include both familiar faces and new entries to...
Concord Coachlines Portland-Boston bus now with Wifi
Well this ups the ante in the bus versus train debate: Concord Coachlines now has free Wifi on some (but not all) of its...
Natalie’s at the Camden Harbour Inn reopens, launches new menu
Natalie's Restaurant at The Camden Harbour Inn reopened tonight, after a seasonal siesta, with a LOVE-themed party featuring tastings from its new menu. Suffice...
Camden in winter? Sure!
Read my Boston Globe story about some of the wonderful reasons to visit Camden in Winter.
Five (frozen and snowy) Lakes Lodge
You want remote? You want to cross-country ski or snowshoe without seeing anyone but a moose? Or maybe ride that snowmobile over groomed trails...
Saying good bye to Herbie
If you live in Yarmouth, you know Herbie. If you don't know Herbie, you only have a few more days to make his acquaintance.
Soup for you! and meat for me
Whenever I'm cruising to Sugarloaf from the coast, I have two must stops: Whitewater Farm, in New Sharon, and Soup for you! in Farmington.
Whitewater...
Maine Huts & Trails goes luxe, a bit
No more having to schlep wine or beer in from the trail head to the Poplar Stream Hut on the Maine Huts & Trails...
Bourdain in Maine 3
Best story on Bourdain's Maine tour I've seen yet is in today's Bangor News. It details his visit to a baked bean suppah in...
Economy versus environment
Interesting story in today's Wall Street Journal about rockweed harvesting in Washington County. I shot these last summer, in Jonesport.
Sea & ski & slide for the roses
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...
Old World Gourmet withdrawal
Today's the last day until May, so if you can't live without those chocolate chip cookies, go purchase a gazillion to keep in the...
Bacon truffles?
I took my friend Kayt Sukel, a Germany-based freelance writer covering travel and food (She travels with her son Chet and contributes to TravelSavvyMom,...
New Year’s Eve X 2
Can't get enough of that New Year's Eve midnight joy? Experience it twice, in Eastport.
The first city in the U.S. to see the sun...
If Santa has a boat…
Wishing you and yours peace, warmth, and love.
