Washburn-Norlands Living History Center is a celebration of the lives of the Washburn brothers, who were each accomplished politicians and businessmen in the 1800s.
Judith Meyer
Judith Meyer is executive editor of the Sun Journal, Kennebec Journal, the Morning Sentinel and the Western Maine weekly newspapers of the Sun Media Group. She serves as vice president of the Maine Freedom of Information Coalition and is a member of the Right to Know Advisory Committee to the Legislature. A journalist since 1990 and former editorial page editor for the Sun Journal, she was named Maine’s Journalist of the Year in 2003. She serves on the New England Newspaper & Press Association Board of Directors and was the 2018 recipient of the Judith Vance Weld Brown Spirit of Journalism Award by the New England Society of Newspaper Editors. A fellow of the National Press Foundation and the Knight Center for Specialized Journalism, she attended George Washington University, lives in Auburn with her husband, Phil, and is an active member of the Bicycle Coalition of Maine.
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Bass tourneys in western Maine:
Saturday, May 25 Androscoggin Lake, Leeds: Maine Yak Anglers, Jason Gardner, 207-522-0655 Saturday, June 1 Pleasant Lake, Otisfield-Oxford: Androscoggin Bassmasters, John Volkernick, 207-240-1752 Wednesday, June 5 Androscoggin River, Gulf Island Pond, Auburn: Saco Valley Cast Masters, Steven Philbrick, 207-730-3998 Sunday, June 16 Androscoggin Lake, Leeds: Maine B.A.S.S. Nation, Corey Vose, 207-441-4442 Kezar Lake, Lovell: Maine […]
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Price Points: Lobster for every palate and wallet
Hungry for lobster and want some suggestions? Here are three options, priced from low to high, depending on your taste (and your wallet).
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Out Late: Who doesn’t like Guthries?
She Doesn’t Like Guthries in Lewiston does more than serve up greens. It’s certified by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection as a “Green Restaurant,” using biodegradable containers and utensils for takeout orders, among other environment-friendly practices.
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Culture Club: More than a stone’s throw away, and worth it
Stone Mountain Arts Center doesn’t take credit cards for dinner and there’s limited lodging nearby, but it has become a must-see destination for musical stars and fans alike.
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Great Falls and a great balloon festival in Lewiston
The annual balloon festival in Lewiston is just one of the great things happening in western Maine this summer. Here’s a sample of activities to choose from.
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Don’t forget your local library!
Almost every town in Maine has a public library, and many of the libraries in the state’s largest towns and cities have regular (free) educational and artistic programming for adults and children throughout the summer. Libraries are about more than books, offering classes, research centers, Internet access, movie and audio book rentals, and more. And, […]
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For Fido: Guide for dogs (and people)
Dogs like to explore the great outdoors, and have a great meal, as much as people do. Here’s a guide to help plan the perfect doggie day.
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Road Trip answers:
1. Most beautiful but little-known park? c) Baxter State Park. So maybe the people at Country Magazine don’t get out much, but it’s still a lovely compliment. Now go: To Baxter! Hike 215 miles of trails, camp at one of 337 campsites, climb Mount Katahdin to discover the end of the Appalachian Trail or look for […]
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View Finder: Chondola Ride at Sunday River
Chair lift or gondola? It’s both, and it’s a fast, comfortable and breathtaking way to get to the mountaintop.