BY ANGIE BRYAN Courtesy photos, unless otherwise noted. A DETOUR TO ONE OF MAINE’S DELIGHTFUL PROVISION STORES will elevate even the best of days on the water, upta camp or in the backyard.These little markets carry an eclectic mix of nothing but the best of Maine—from salads and sandwiches to wine and whoopie pies. Unexpected…
Getting off the beaten path requires a spirit of adventure and a desire to discover your own experience of a place. In this article, we explore the Deer Isle and Blue Hill regions. Consider this a jumping off point to fuel your own sense of adventure, with a few guideposts along the way. BY SAISIE…
Western Maine’s “exotic underground” celebrated at the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum By Caitlin Gilmet On a fall afternoon in 1821, students Elijah Hamlin and Ezekiel Holmes were prospecting for minerals on Mount Mica, near Paris, Maine. As Elijah paused to take in the sunset, he noticed a glimmer of green near the roots of…
By Julie Mcleod Would you like to attract more birds and pollinators to your yard? Native plants support and restore our ecosystems. And now, thanks to the Maine Audubon Native Plant Finder, you can find which plants are the best fit for your yard/property, available sunlight and more. And then pick them up at one of the…
By Heather Chandler and Jasmine Haines Getting off the beaten path requires a spirit of adventure and a desire to discover your own true experience of a place. In this new series, we profile five of our favorite places to get off-the-beaten-path in Maine – Biddeford, Skowhegan, Lewiston, and the Liberty/Union and Eastport/Lubec regions. These…
By Amy Paradysz Eating a steamed lobster dinner with corn on the cob, coleslaw and fries on a patio overlooking the ocean – it doesn’t get any more iconic. Many of the state’s best-loved lobster houses and seafood shacks, from Kittery to Bar Harbor, have spectacular views for the most obvious of reasons. Crustaceans come…
The 4th of July is here – which means summer in Maine is in full swing! If you’re celebrating with family and friends this week, don’t forget to keep the environment in mind. Here in Maine, there are plenty of easy and FUN tips and tricks to add a little green to your red, white…
15 Maine restaurants featuring top-notch vegan & vegetarian food By Avery Yale Kamila HERE IN THE PINE TREE STATE, chefs know how to do plant-based food right. Good news, since Lonely Planet named vegan and vegetarian travel a top trend of 2018. If you’re seeking plant-powered adventure, you’ll love Maine, where our farms…
Maine’s richly diverse habitat is a magnet for hundreds of wild bird species. By Lynn Ascrizzi IT’S ALWAYS A GREAT TIME TO celebrate birding in Maine—especially right now. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), which passed in the U.S. in 1918. To honor the…
Exploring the wild, scenic Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument By Carey Kish CRAGGY MOUNTAIN PEAKS, deep woods, free-flowing rivers and streams and a bounty of wildlife characterize the new Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, which preserves an 87,500-acre area long recognized for its ecological, recreational and cultural significance. Located immediately east of Baxter…