A western Maine camping guide begins with Mount Blue, Dummer’s Beach and Grafton Notch, then branches into nearby New Hampshire campgrounds and AMC huts.
Things to Do
Events and things to do from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Farmers markets open for 2026 season in central Maine and beyond
Farmers and makers offer various goods from fresh fruits and vegetables, seedlings, baked goods and more.
Grammy winner Shawn Colvin talks New England and why Maine’s in her top 5 places to play
The singer-songwriter will play in Brownfield and Gardiner.
How to watch the World Cup for free at home
With an antenna, Mainers can watch the upcoming World Cup soccer games and lots of other things. Here’s what to know.
Got World Cup fever? Here’s where to watch the games in Maine
Throughout the state, soccer fans can find locations to get their fix of the world’s biggest tournament.
5 summer adventures your public library can help you get for free
You’ll find more than books on the shelves at many libraries in Maine.
Top 10 Things to Do in central Maine: Concerts, festivals and more
Ty Myers and Jo Dee Messina are coming to Sidney, Robert Neary and Karla Bonoff are coming to Waterville, and Shawn Colvin and Dave Wakefield are coming to Gardiner; and Open Creamery Day means the spotlight’s on Maine cheeses.
A guide to 2026 Maine ag fairs
Nothing says rural like an agricultural fair and Maine offers 26 of them, from June to October.
Maine’s network of gear libraries can help you get outside this summer
Each one has a different pricing structure and unique inventory, but all share a commitment to access and sustainability.
Local vendors set up for the Augusta Farmers Market at Mill Park
Photographer Joe Phelan captures activity at the summer market.