Bourdain in Maine
Yup, it's true. The celebrity chef is coming to Maine in a few weeks to film a Maine show. He'll be visiting four Portland...
Foodie news: Bourdain in Rockland
Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain will be in Rockland in early January. He has reservations one night at a local restaurant (yes, I do know...
Christmas at the Victoria Mansion
Yes, the holidays are coming and I can think of no better way to get into the spirit of the season than with a...
Ski season, already?
Yup, you read that right. Sunday River is open. Sugarloaf, as seen by this Nov. 5 photo, has begun snowmaking and is targeting a...
Ink this on your calendars
On Veteran's Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, the PBS show POV will air "The Way We Get By," the critically acclaimed documentary focusing on three...
Preserving Maine’s coastal lands
Here's some good news for birdwatchers in southern Maine. Congress has approved $3 million from the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the US...
Preserving Maine’s inland wilderness
Two recent acquisitions have protected some of Maine's prized wilderness. The Appalachian Mountain Club has acquired and protected the Roach Ponds tract in the...
An autumn ramble in the western mountains of Maine
Even though the color is a bit from peak, it's still gorgeous in the Bethel area. If you're looking to slip away for a...
In search of the perfect chocolate chip cookie
For much of my life, I've been on a quest for the perfect retail chocolate chip cookie. I seek one that best emulates a...
Snow!
Nothing prettier than a frost of snow against turning leaves. Check out this photo from Saddleback, taken this morning. And wait until another week...
Foliage Faves: Moosehead Lake
According to the Maine foliage report, the Moosehead region is currently moderate, which means if you travel now through the next week or so,...
Island Hopping 4: Isle au Haut
In summer, the daily boat to Isle au Haut is packed with kids and dogs, hikers and freight. Not so in September. As I...
Portland snooze
The Holiday Inn by the Bay is one of the ugliest buildings in Portland, but it also delivers perhaps the best bang for the...
The reality of Acadia’s rogue wave tragedy
There have been lots of stories, and even more rumors regarding last weekend's storm-related tragedy on Mount Desert Island's Acadia National Park.
Truth is, many...
Island hopping 3: North Haven
North Haven isn't the most welcoming of islands, but it makes for a nice half-day trip (take the 9:30 Rockland boat and return on...
