Summer is the perfect time to take a weekend to explore a different region in Maine. I started with the Boothbay Region because that is what I know best. Below you will find my suggestions for places to visit and activities to try. Pick and choose to your liking and craft the perfect day! I’ve…
DetailsBy Bob Keyes In Maine, sculpture gardens and sculpture tours have become a popular way to see a variety of work, often grand in scale and made from Maine’s natural ingredients: granite, basalt, marble and wood, and also from forged steel, cast iron, bronze and found objects. Outdoor art interacts with the weather and the natural…
DetailsIf there is one food people associate with our great state of Maine, it’s lobster. But for those of us interested in managing our caloric intake, lobster loses some of its inherent nutritional value because of the longstanding tradition of serving it either with melted butter for dipping or swimming in mayo on a bed…
DetailsMost farmers’ markets in Maine operate from May to October, although a growing number of winter markets are giving us access to locally grown foods direct from the producer year-round. Markets provide an opportunity to meet the farmers, mingle with your neighbors, and select from the freshest local foods available. This list is current as…
DetailsMaine’s local farms have become go-to destinations for families seeking a variety of recreational and educational activities throughout the year. Spring offers opportunities to learn how sap is collected and processed, or partake in a pancake breakfast topped with some of New England’s finest maple syrup. In summer, farms offer a variety of activities from…
DetailsBy Molly Gallagher Burk Here in Maine, we are lucky to be surrounded by some of the most sustainable building materials around — trees. Wood is non-toxic, strong, and renewable when it’s well managed. And if it’s sourced locally from Maine lumber companies, it uses less fossil fuel and supports the state economy. For your…
DetailsHow much time do you spend in your home on an average day? Is it eight hours? 10 hours? More? Would you like your home to be as comfortable and energy efficient as possible? Then it makes sense to assess just how much energy you use—or waste—each day in powering, heating, and cooling your home.…
DetailsThe Environmental Working Group (EWG) is a national non-profit dedicated to using public information and education efforts to protect public health and the environment. Each year, EWG analyzes the test results of pesticide residue on the most commonly available fruits and vegetables to determine which are the most and least contaminated. Almost all of the…
DetailsSouthern and Midcoast Maine offer a range of public transportation options. Check out our coupon section for valuable savings on several of the options listed below, and visit www.gomaine.org for more info. Name Description Contact METRO Bus Greater Portland Transit District (207) 774-0351 gpmetrobus.net ShuttleBus/ZOOM Bus service between Biddeford-Saco-OOB-Portland-South Portland (207) 282-5408 shuttlebus-zoom.com Casco Bay…
DetailsBy Jennifer Hazard Parents should never hear the words, “I’m bored,” during vacation in Maine. To help, this simple list gives you plenty of day trip ideas for summer into early fall. From scenic hikes and butterfly gardens, to historic theaters and creative play spaces, you’ll discover there is no shortage of family-friendly places to…
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