Summer in Maine: From Kennebec Valley to the Midcoast, festivals and events offer something for everyone

Camping is a lot of fun when campers play it safe

Summer has arrived in full force here in Maine. Black flies, mosquitoes, and ticks are already swarming. Moose and deer are making their way into the road. Despite all of these critters, many people are ready to head for the woods and summer camps and campgrounds. While camping can be fun, it’s not without risks. […]

Toast your way through the summer with these beer and wine festivals

Beer, wine, food. What could be bad? Oh, and then add entertainment, canoe races, puppy pens where you can pet the humane society pups up for adoption and, now and then, a facial hair competition. Get your dance card out and fill it up, because there are festivals waiting, and brewers making beer right this […]

Hitting the food truck trail can be an adventure in eating

You see them more and more. They pop up at special events, urban curbsides, at farmers markets and even on vacant lots. Food trucks! These microcosmic rolling restaurants elevate our grab-and-go dining choices far above the “will you have fries with that” level. Food trucks pair naturally with outdoor celebrations and adult beverage purveyors. Many […]

Nourish body, soul and spirit at a farmers market

A trip to the farmers' market can be very rewarding.

Unity – a Waldo County jewel with many facets

The inland Waldo County town of Unity is unlike any other town in Maine – rural with a twist of diversity.

For summer fun at the Maine coast Belfast is a great choice

Summer is gearing up with art walks, farmer’s markets, festivals, train excursions and a scenic rail trail that attracts joggers, cyclists, hike.

Midcoast festivals and more offer a ton of summer fun

People looking to enjoy Maine’s summer days and “The way life should be,” need to look no farther than the Maine Lobster Festival where organizers have banned political floats as they gear up for this year’s parade and events. When the festival kicks off Aug. 1 in Rockland, experienced and would-be politicians are on notice […]

Bath-Brunswick area literally overflows with great things to do, see and eat

Once the warm weather arrives, the city streets of Bath and Brunswick bustle with visitors.

Windjammers kick off a summer of great things to do in Boothbay

Boothbay region is blessed with an abundance of things to do.