TRAVELIN’ MAINE(RS): BEST OF 2011 Inns and Restaurants

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Published
December 15, 2011

TRAVELIN’ MAINE(RS): BEST OF 2011 Inns and Restaurants

Our first year as the Travelin’ Maine(rs) delivered great experiences, fabulous hospitality and interesting lessons. Looking back, we marvel at the number of wonderful restaurants, inns and events our state offers — and the people responsible for them. In the 50 columns published this year, we told you about some of them. Today, we share our favorites of 2011.
Published
December 8, 2011

BOOK SIGNING in Augusta: Professor Elizabeth Leonard

Secretary of State Charlie Summers will be hosting a book signing by Maine author Professor Elizabeth D. Leonard on December 13 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Maine State Archives Search Room.
Published
December 8, 2011

BEST SELLERS

This week's best sellers.
Published
December 8, 2011

AGATHA CHRISTIE: In her own words

In time for the holiday season, the 1977 autobiography of mystery writer Agatha Christie has been reissued with an introduction by her grandson, Matthew Prichard.
Published
December 8, 2011

BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: This holiday season offers some great books for kids

KING HUGO'S HUGE EGO is one of the funniest children’s books of the year, a hilarious rhyming tale about a “mini-monarch” whose kingly ego nearly causes his head to explode.

Published
December 8, 2011

TRAVELIN’ MAINE(RS): Dine in Rockland and enjoy being In Good Company

We’re the fast-food nation, grabbing what we can at the drive-through and eating in the car. Even many sit-down restaurants count on getting us in and out in a mere 60 minutes. A leisurely dinner in a comfortable relaxing setting with good company is worth savoring. And that’s just what we did at Rockland’s aptly named Main Street restaurant, In Good Company, where chef/owner Melody Wolfhertz delivers a unique and flavorful dining experience to her hometown friends, fans and visitors.
Published
December 8, 2011

Don Campbell Christmas concert Sunday

One of Maine's most popular singer-songwriters is Don Campbell. His crystal-clear tenor voice has been a constant on the music scene for many years and his albums have entertained fans across the country. The one CD that seems to have captured the most attention is "A Don Campbell Christmas" -- in fact, in 2009 "Down East" magazine stated it was one of it's all-time favorite Maine holiday albums. Well, this Thanksgiving found "Volume 2" being released and to celebrate, Campbell has scheduled some Christmas concerts including one at 2 p.m. Sunday at the University of Maine at Augusta's Jewett Hall Auditorium. For more information, call 621-3551 or visit concertsatjewett.com.
Published
December 1, 2011

BOOKS: DIANE KEATON in bits and pieces

It was always the fragile balance of opposing forces that made Diane Keaton’s face so remarkable — those tilted melancholy eyes above that frequent and infectious smile. She seemed in a perpetual state of emotional contradiction, which is one of the things that made her such a perfect match, at least on film, for Woody Allen, who as history’s most hopeful pessimist is a master juggler himself.
Published
December 1, 2011

TRAVELIN’ MAINE(RS): Here’s a toast to Geaghan’s Pub and Fireside Inn

Bangor is an impressive and vibrant city, with a gorgeous riverfront, many good restaurants and lots to do. This year we expanded beyond our traditional “go-to” eatery — Sea Dog Brewing Co. — to try other restaurants, including Geaghan’s Pub. And when we travel in Maine, we always look for lodging from Bangor’s Lafayette family. They offer a range of accommodations featuring great service, plenty of amenities and real comfort.
Published
November 28, 2011

BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: WITH FIRE AND SWORD Author showcases ability to make history entertaining

In April 1775, at the outbreak of the American Revolution, the British Army arrogantly considered the colonial militiamen nothing more than “a rabble in arms,” timid farmers who would run away at the first sight of redcoat bayonets. The British even concluded their mauling at Lexington and Concord was a fluke, but two months later in Boston, the Battle of Bunker Hill proved them wrong — the Americans not only could fight, they could fight well.