By Bob Keyes AS A CHILD, Nisa Smiley traveled once a year from her home in Vermont to Deer Isle for a family vacation. The weeks and days leading up to packing the car and driving over the mountains to the Maine coast were filled with anticipation and excitement. “‘The Little Mermaid’ was my favorite…
By Jennifer Hazard I’m blessed with a family that likes to eat. Ever since my children were mere babes, my husband and I have made it a point to take them to restaurants we can all enjoy. The result of our dining adventures has enabled us to get to know some of the best family-friendly…
By Tim King WHEN IT COMES to the great outdoors, to paraphrase writer Aldous Huxley, there is the known, there is the unknown…and in between, there are Maine Guides. Since the days of Squanto and the Pilgrims, Sacajawea and Lewis and Clark, those wishing to find safe passage in and out of the wild places…
By Carey Kish ACADIA NATIONAL PARK marks the centennial of its founding this year with a big celebration highlighting a century of conservation and stewardship, and this summer and fall is prime time for actively exploring the beauty, history and culture of the park and its surroundings on foot, by bike, canoe, kayak or boat.…
By Caitlin Gilmet Photos by John Finch THE WORD “CULTURE” is rooted in the idea of cultivation and growth. It can refer to the achievements that help make our society better, more interesting, and more successful, and it can also refer to the bacteria, molds, and acids that help give cheese its unique character. Culture…
As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the SunriseGuide, we want to send a big thank you to everyone who has helped us get here, loyal readers & advertisers, family & friends, business partners & advisors and Maine’s incredible entrepreneurship eco-system. Creating the SunriseGuide has been a collaborative process from the start, with many loving…
By Carey Kish Maine’s microbrewers have been at the forefront of the craft beer movement in the U.S. ever since pioneer David Geary opened his brewery in Portland in 1986, the first microbrewery east of the Mississippi River. Today, the number of licensed breweries in Maine hovers around 80 and includes some of the best breweries…
By Kurt Johnson WE KNOW THERE are things in our homes that can make us sick. According to the EPA, our #1 environmental threat is indoor air pollution. And the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Cancer Institute, have reported that 80% of our cancers are caused environmentally. Considering that the average American spends 90% of their time indoors today, flushing our…
There has been a lot of research in recent years indicating the long-term health benefits of relaxation techniques such as meditation, yoga and tai chi. Among these benefits are improved immune system, lowered blood pressure and increased creativity and concentration. Interested in learning more? Check out one of these local meditation centers. (Know a center…
Now that warm, gentle breezes have finally settled in to replace those long-forgotten, icy, nose-numbing winds of winter, it’s time to open up our homes to the wonders of the season. Here are a few helpful cleaning tips that can also help you use less energy – and stay more comfortable – inside your home…