Ahhh, September
It's quiet, and it's perfect. Sun-warmed days, cool nights, few bugs, no crowds. And here's a tip: This week and next are sleepers in...
The Theater at Monmouth
If you're in the vicinity of Fast Eddie's (see previous post), don't miss The Theater at Monmouth, a.k.a. the Shakespearean theater of Maine. It's...
Fast Eddie is cruising again
Happy Days are here again, at Fast Eddie's, at least. The Winthrop, Maine, drive-in restaurant is back in biz thanks to Russ Angell and...
To market, to market
I'm a huge fan of farmers' markets, and whenever traveling I try to visit local ones. This morning, I visited the Damariscotta Farmers Market...
Summer in Maine, finally! Carpe diem
Now this is Maine summer weather: sunny, breezy, dry, temps in the 70s. Ahhh, so sweet and as it's late August, so fleeting. So...
All in the Family
Previously I've blogged about the Oakland House, which has been in Jim Littlefield's family since it was awarded in the mid 1600s as a...
Favorite Places: Nervous Nellie’s
Even on foggy, damp day (and Lord knows we've had enough of those this summer), Nervous Nellie's Jams & Jellies is a treasure.
Located off...
Staycations: A budget-friendly Mainecation
Are you trying to control costs this summer, yet yearning for a vacation? Consider a staycation--the trendy term for vacationing at home and doing...
Plan Ahead: Frenchboro Lobster Festival
If you crave something far simpler than Rockland's big Lobster Festival wingding, with music, parades, vendors, entertainment and crowds, plan ahead to attend the...
Fire in Northeast Harbor
Downtown Northeast Harbor suffered a devastating fire in the wee hours of the morning. According to the The Ellsworth American, it destroyed three downtown...
