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...
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...
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...
Savoring art, antiques, and the art of breakfast at Portland’s Pomegranate Inn
NOTE: As of January, 2025, The Pomegranate Inn is part of the West End Inn. It's currently under renovation. Updated June 19, 2025
Every morning,...
This just in: New RV campground opening in Winter Harbor
Acadia's Schoodic region is getting a new RV campground. Roger and Pearl Barto, who operate the Main Stay Cottages in Winter Harbor, have added...
Nibbles & Bites: Sunfire Mexican Grill, in Rockland, Maine
I've always enjoyed Sunfire Mexican Grill, but with so many restaurants in the area, I don't get to go often. After a few years...
Three books share Maine’s great outdoors with enthuisasts and armchair dreamers
Ahhhh, October, summer's last stand. I treasure October: the light is soft, the air is gentle, the breezes are clear, and the bugs are...
