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Putting cryptozoology on display to the world
Believe it or not, it’s possible to walk into this building on the west side of downtown Portland, Maine and completely miss the shaggy, 8-foot-tall representation of Bigfoot.
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Free admission to national parks
National Park Service will offer free admission to all its facilities and programs from Saturday April 21 to Sunday April 29 in celebration of...
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Kennebunk, Maine
Miles of scenic shoreline at Goose Rocks and Gooch’s beaches might be the chief attraction to Kennebunkport throughout the summer months.
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Keeping heritage alive
For some, December's Maine Indian Basketmakers Sale and Demonstration is more than an opportunity for a nice household accessory; it's a window into the history of their culture, and it holds them together.
Special Shops of Portland
Explore the gems of Portland. These shops open a door to true expertise, where shopkeepers know their work so well that they can guide you to just the outfit, record, or cup of tea you're looking for.
Antiquing in southern Maine
In southern Maine, a 30-mile or so stretch from York to Arundel is home to the largest concentration of antiques shops in Maine, from tiny hole-in-the-wall shacks to multi-dealer malls.
Nature comes alive on Vinalhaven
The largest and most populous island in Penobscot Bay is Vinalhaven - only 12 miles from the mainland but another world.
S'more than ordinary
Hidden Pond is a designer take on the classic Maine woods getaway, located on a country road not far from Kennebunkport’s Goose Rocks Beach.
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Whoopie pies take the cake
The Maine State Legislature resolved its much-publicized food fight by declaring the blueberry pie the “official state dessert’’ and the whoopie pie the “official state treat.
Ten Maine summer experiences
Don’t let the summer slip away without embracing it. Here are 10 made-for-the-memory-books Maine experiences.
Hooked by a vacation soundtrack unchanged since . . . forever
The Belgrade Lakes sparkle with the promise of everything that’s good about summer: boating and swimming, waterskiing and fishing, sun-blessed days and star-filled nights.
A saltwater marsh anyone on two wheels can navigate
Once a railroad track used by soldiers going to and coming from the Civil War, the Eastern Trail, which runs through the Scarborough Marsh, is now a getaway for bicyclists and joggers.
Coastal comforts in Maine
Harpswell Inn, located on Harpswell Neck, Maine, faces Middle Bay, which is filled with lobster boats, a picturesque scene that everyone could sit and stare at for hours.
Small food, big chefs
Generally these restaurants serve seasonal food from local farms and fishermen and make everything from scratch. Usually the chef is the owner. Here are a few good ones along the coast.
Tasting life at sea, at half-speed
Seventy-five years after Captain Frank Swift retrofitted the schooner Mable to carry people instead of cargo, his company, Maine Windjammer Cruises, is still afloat.
Plenty to do that’s new in Portland
Portland, Maine offers an array of new attractions that could serve a pleasant escape from the lingering chill of winter.
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A history too big to cram into a can
In the early 20th century, more than 400 factories salted the coastline, and the small town of Jonesport, Maine was home to 15 of them. Now, the same town houses a museum dedicated to the once booming industry.
Where in the book
Traveling from along the Canadian border south to Kittery and west into the woods, here follows an admittedly incomplete literary guide to the Pine Tree State.
The life of African art shows its face in Portland, Maine
Of the three exhibit areas of the Museum of African Culture, in Portland, the mask room is its heart. The specific displays may rotate, but the area always feels like an exuberant conversation.
Reserved: A seat at the table
Must you travel far to get that close-to-the-land supper you see in movies? Not anymore.
Gunning for birds
For 120 years, the Libby family has been operating hunting camps near the Oxbow in the North Woods.
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Not same old, same old on Route 1
Route 1, along the Maine coast, is littered with small antique shops that are perfect for treasure hunting.
Maine town appears quieter than its ‘spirits’
There are still people who believe in ghosts and some who think there are places where numbers of these spirits are present all the time. Bethel, Maine is one of those places.
Rock bottom
Amid the ups-and-downs of The Ledges, the aptly-named course that swallows both golf balls and handicaps, are woods, marshes, and rock outcroppings.
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The changing scene
Despite the economy, return visitors will find new attractions, accommodations, exhibits, and places to dine this summer.
The state of its cheeses and wines
Is it something in the local cows’ milk, the salty air, or the maker’s finesse that makes this cheese so outstanding?
Cheap eats in Portland, Maine
The city’s high-end dining gets all the press, but there are plenty of budget-friendly choices in Portland, Maine.
Southern Maine coastal GPS trip
Explore Maine's stunning beach and ocean views with our latest audio GPS tour.
Do-it-yourself adventure tour
Equipped with all the essentials, this writer and his family take on an adventure of their own by hiking, sailing, paddling and biking along the Maine coast.
Making wine's honeyed cousin
Maine Mead Works’ HoneyMaker mead is sold in 150 shops and restaurants throughout the state and shipped to more than a dozen states.