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…
Renewable energy options for Maine homeowners By Stephanie Cheney There has never been a better time for home owners to invest in renewable energy. Generous financial incentives and technological advances offer many choices for Maine homeowners looking to save money, own their power, reduce carbon emissions and stabilize energy costs into the future. Efficiency Maine,…
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…
By Tim King When first time home buyer Tyler Kidder first inquired about a charming 100-year-old bungalow located just outside Portland, Maine, she recalls being a bit nervous about what she might be getting into. However, as a professional in the environmental sustainability field, Tyler was undaunted and drawn to what the “just right” sized…
By Heather Chandler We asked industry leaders to share their recommendations for products that Green & Healthy Maine Homes readers should know about this year. Here are six of their top choices. Beachstone Recycled Concrete Products Why we like it 100% of materials are sourced in Maine and all products are manufactured in Maine Allagash…
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…
Matt Chappell is the owner of Gather in Yarmouth, Maine, and we had a chat with him recently about the food and other offerings at his farm-fresh, locally-focused, neighborhood restaurant. SG: Could you tell us a little about Gather and the food you serve? MC: Gather is a neighborhood eatery focusing on reasonably priced, farm-fresh American fare.…
Maine spas incorporate the beauty of the outside world By Cynthia Simonds In the steamy heat of Maine summer, imagine looking out through green leafy boughs as cool breezes deliver the sound of ocean waves in the distance. Smell the salt air and hear the gulls cry as you’re wrapped in the aroma of warm,…
By Lisa Wolff Fancy a gin martini flavored by a hint of sea air? Seeking a sip of a sparkling sour apple and pear sangria? Have a hankering for a blueberry pancake on the rocks? A growing network of talented craft distillers and wineries throughout the state are making delectable cocktails like these not only…
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…