Will State Theater’s curtain rise again?

According to a story in today's Portland Press Herald, the lights are ready to shine again at the historical State Theater. Just like a...

March weekend getaway: Lodge at Moosehead Lake

Whether you're not quite ready to let go of winter or simply want to get away from it all without giving it all up,...

Enough! (maybe…)

Yes, yes, I'm still skiing at Sugarloaf. And yes, the weather over the past week--temps in the 60s and sun--has surely taken a toll,...

Sugarloaf shovel report

The snow gods continued their assault on Sugarloaf. Every time I think the conditions can't get any better, it snows again. Yesterday they blessed...

‘Loaf to open Friday

The countdown is on. The weather gods have spoken: temperatures have dropped, snowmaking has begun, and Sugarloaf is planning to open this Friday. And...

Maine’s lobsteboat race season kicks off today

Gentlemen, start your engines. Yup. Maine's lobsterboat racing season kicks off with races today, Sat. June 19, in Boothbay Harbor and tomorrow, Sun. June...

Portland to Kingfield food musings

Every ski town–make that every town–should have a cafe like Kingfield's  Orange Cat. I never pass it without stopping in, whether for tea or...