By Lora Winslow I was born and raised in Maine. And while I was skeptical as a child about the state motto emblazoned on our license plates (since Mickey Mouse and palm trees were nowhere to be seen), I now know how fortunate I was to grow up in Vacationland. Maine is truly a child’s…
By Bob Keyes Adrienne Grant, the artistic director at the Arundel Barn Playhouse in southern Maine, always thinks of wood when she thinks of summer theater. Old, worn wood that retains the character and heritage of the family that made its livelihood in the rugged barn that now houses the theater, and by the characters…
By Lisa Wolff Maine’s foodie entrepreneurs are quickly catching on to the low-overhead joy of cooking up street food from their own moveable feast-mobiles. With menu items ranging from fiddlehead pork belly okonomikayi to lobster rolls six ways and corn, cucumber, and blueberry salad, these food trucks and carts are dishing up menus that are…
By Stephanie Cheney Saving money and using less energy are terrific goals for a homeowner, but where do you start? Whether you own your own home or are looking to purchase one, Maine has plenty of resources to get you on the energy saving track. SHOW ME THE MONEY: EFFICIENCY MAINE IS A FIRST STEP…
The key to a lush, green lawn is healthy soil. And Yardscaping, a program of the Cumberland County Soil & Water Conservation District, seeks to help Mainers improve soil health, reduce the use of lawn care products, and grow a beautiful lawn with little or no additives. Using fertilizers and weed and bug killers unnecessarily can be unsafe for…
Ever wonder when certain foods are in season in Maine? The Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) has compiled the following list, making it easy for all of us to eat locally and to eat in season. In addition to the seasonal recommendations, be sure to check out the side bar list of 20…
By Carey Kish Maine abounds with many miles of wide, off-road, paved and gravel-surfaced trails for bicycling with road or hybrid bikes, all built through amazing partnerships between local communities and state and federal agencies. These accessible pathways serve not only bicycle enthusiasts but walkers, runners, x-c skiers and snowshoers, and even horseback riders. Here’s…
By Aubrey Strause, 2014 President of the Maine Water Association Relaxing on a sandy beach. Savoring the perfect lobster roll. Racing a sibling across a pond in your kayaks. A tall glass of water, straight from the tap, on a hot day. Taking a sunset cruise on a classic windjammer. If you’ve enjoyed any of…
In February and March 2015, we held a series of “H-app-y Hours” to celebrate the launch of The SunriseGuide Mobile Edition. Every party was at a different location, and we asked each venue to create a signature cocktail for the event called “Winter Sunrise.” Each venue created its own unique interpretation of the drink…and this is…
The 7th Annual Northeast Biomass Heating Expo is happening at Cross Insurance Arena in Portland on April 16-18. We recently caught up with Joseph Seymour to find out what the Expo is all about, and what attendees will find there this year. SunriseGuide: What is the Northeast Biomass Heating Expo and what can attendees expect from this…