“I need to see a healthcare provider, but they don’t take my insurance.” “I could really use a massage, but it’s not in my budget.” “I’d love to take-up yoga, but I can’t afford to until I’m done with school.” Unfortunately, statements like these are made all too often as healthcare and wellness take the…
If you’re reading this article, it may be because you recently caught the “I want to make really cool things with my hands!” bug. If you find yourself coming down with this common affliction, have no fear – Maine provides a wealth of treatments. Whether you’re a complete novice, an experienced artist, or a crafter…
By Erika Blauch Rusley What better way to enjoy Maine’s diverse array of local foods than with a glass of locally sourced beer, wine, or spirits? BEER Peak Organic Brewery is a leader in local sourcing from the New England region, and many of Peak’s ingredients are exclusively made in Maine. Aurora Mills, in Linneaus,…
A guide to gluten-free dining in Maine by Erika Blauch Rusley [Feature article from the Summer/Fall 2012 issue of Green & Healthy Maine] Pillowy whoopie pies crammed with sweet cream frosting. Piping hot pizza with just the right balance of crisp and chew. Oversized loaves of fresh-baked bread still warm from the oven. Totally…
[From the Summer/Fall 2012 issue of Green & Healthy Maine] The following grocery stores, cafés, and restaurants feature plentiful gluten-free options, and some of the tastiest food in Maine. Southern Beaches Grocery Stores / Markets • Hannaford: Kennebunk (65 Portland Road), Wells (107 Wells Plaza), Biddeford (299 Elm Street), Saco (532 Main Street), Old Orchard…
What Maine hotels and B&Bs are doing to raise the bar for the lodging industry by Jenna Quartararo [Feature article from the Summer/Fall 2012 issue of Green & Healthy Maine] The rains have just fallen, the trees are in bloom, and Maine is turning all shades of green as it readies for another summer…
Dining on delicious and abundant fish in the Gulf of Maine by Nancy English [Feature article from the Summer/Fall 2012 issue of Green & Healthy Maine] Five kinds of unfamiliar fish and seafood, all recommended by restaurant chefs, fishery scientists and a chorus of fishermen, are appearing on Maine menus this summer. Atlantic Pollock,…