A Daily Newspaper Editor Dishes Out the Virtues of Hallowell

Hallowell, via an editorial writer's eyes: Ask for an opinion, get a dozen reasons why Maine's smallest city is a great place to visit. Read more »


See South Berwick Through a Muralist's Eyes

Gordon Carlisle gives the lowdown on where to eat, what to do in South Berwick, Maine. Read more »


Brunswick, with the Mount Everest Bellmaker

Jeff Clapp's Bells From Everest are hand-turned bells and ornaments made from oxygen tanks reclaimed from Mount Everest. Experience Brunswick, Maine through his eyes. Read more »

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A Daily Newspaper Editor Dishes Out the Virtues of Hallowell

Hallowell, via an editorial writer's eyes: Ask for an opinion, get a dozen reasons why Maine's smallest city is a great place to visit. Read more »


Maine’s Best Street to Trick or Treat

One of Camden’s toniest boulevards becomes a giant sugar rush on Halloween. Read more »


See South Berwick Through a Muralist's Eyes

Gordon Carlisle gives the lowdown on where to eat, what to do in South Berwick, Maine. Read more »

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The End of Season and Series

A summer of sailing aboard the Maine Windjammer Association's boats comes to and end, as does Berth of the Cool. Read more »


Zen and the Art of Windjamming

American Eagle, Day 3:
On the next to the last day of a summer of sailing nostalgia rages. Read more »


Why Sail in October?

American Eagle, Day 2:
A squall turns the ocean angry and the passengers enjoy the toasty galley and a rigorous sail. Read more »


The Schooner Bum Temps

American Eagle, Day 1:
Temporary crew for the last sails of the season. Read more »


Riding Out a Tropical Storm

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Finding the 'Wow' House

A couple with a bit of an aversion to B&Bs has turned a midcoast manse into an intimate, but not overbearing, hideaway for people just like themselves. Read more »

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Maine for the New Yorker

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Follow the Roosevelt Trail

Many of the Maine sites important to Roosevelt are open to visitors today. Read more »


The Birth of Sugarloaf

An excerpt from the new book The Story of Sugarloaf tells the story of Sugarloaf/USA's first gondola, as important an event in the history of the Mountain as cutting the first trail in 1950 Read more »


You Alone in the Maine Woods

This trusty orange book may be as vital to your surviving in the woods as a Swiss Army knife. Read more »


Messing About in Boats

Camden was home to a one-night wooden boat festival of sorts on Thursday, as classic sailing yachts stopped by on their way to the Eggemoggin Reach Regatta in Brooklin. Read more »

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Upcoming Events

From Wall Street to 'Maine' Street

11.19.2008 to 11.19.2008

RSVP 781-4460 Speakers: John Wasileski, Introduction Susan D. Thomas, Esq., Epstein & O’Donovan, LLP “Wills, Trusts & POA’s” Eileen...

CÉDRIC TIBERGHIEN

11.19.2008 to 11.19.2008

This thirty-year-old pianist has already conquered the world’s great concert halls, with performances at London’s Wigmore Hall, Amsterdam’s...

Out There: The Mediated Landscape

11.19.2008 to 11.19.2008

The artists in this year’s MECA faculty exhibition draw attention to unique landscapes. Christina Bechstein defines the landscape as a community...

New Book Celebration

11.20.2008 to 11.20.2008

Orono author Sandra Lynn Hutchison will read from and sign copies of her new poetry collection, The Art of Nesting.

Minott's Flowers Open House

11.20.2008 to 11.20.2008

Minott's Flowers is proud to host it's annual open house. November 20th from Noon until 7pm. Stop by for food, discounts, information and holiday...

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE SCHOOL OF MUSIC

11.20.2008 to 11.20.2008

A musical show from the talented kids that make up the USM Youth Ensembles: the Portland Youth Symphony Orchestra, the Portland Youth Wind...

An Empty Plat In The Café Du Grand Boeuf by Michael Hollinger

11.21.2008 to 11.30.2008

Aqua City Actors Theatre (ACAT) of Waterville opens its production of An Empty Plat In The Café Du Grand Boeuf on the weekend of Friday November...

Annie Warbucks

11.21.2008 to 11.21.2008

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