Parking at the ‘loaf
I'll make this short and to the point: Carrabassett Valley's new police chief is strictly enforcing parking regulations at Sugarloaf. Spots where folks have...
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,...
Here’s a tip. Not.
I have a tip for the proprietors of Bath's Solo Bistro.
Had a wonderful dinner recently at this hip little spot, with Scandinavian-inspired decor and...
Saddleback opens Saturday
Long a sleeper in western Maine, this season, Saddleback unveils the new Kennebago quad chairlift to the summit, replacing (finally!) the ancient T-bar, a...
The latest buzz…
...is the dreaded blackfly. Yup, it's Mother's Day, and true to the adage, they've arrived (click here for a weekly mapped report). Not quite...
Oh the weather outside is frightful BUT
It may be monsoon-like on the coast, but a friend at the 'Loaf reports that it's looking and skiing a lot more like February...
Brrrrrr…
The original plan was to ski today at Sugarloaf. The mountain looks terrific, all coved in white with plenty of terrain open. But the...
Foodie news Portland
More on Ireland later, but wanted to give those who were wondering whether I was neglecting the Maine juice a quick update. According to...
Flower power in Boothbay
Went to a garden party...
Next weekend, June 19-21, the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is hosting a Garden Fair. Activities include workhops, tours, shows, a...
Jazzing up Back Bay
Portland's Back Bay Grill is putting a little pizazz into Monday nights with live jazz twice each month. One of two groups, the Matt...
Portland’s best “junk food” lunch
A slice of Stephen Lanzalotta's pizza (fresh, wholesome, delicious) from Miccuci's Market paired with a $5 shake (actually $4 and made with ice cream...
Escape the leaf-peeping crowds
If I wanted to lose the tour buses, the vehicle parades, the lines and the masses, and I wanted to not only see the...
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...
How sweet it is
What could be better than a luscious, ripe, local strawberry? How about one hand-dipped in 70-percent dark chocolate? One week only, July 5-11, Dean'sSweets...
