Part of a global movement, the Portland theater festival is full of innovative, inexpensive performances.
Out & About
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History Buff: Visit a village in another era at Old York
Explore historic buildings in this early English settlement.
View Finder: Everyone can enjoy the vistas from Mount Agamenticus
Trails for all skill levels lead to spectacular vantage points in York.
Kids Korner: A guide to family-friendly activities in Greater Portland and the Lakes Region
Scarborough Marsh, Eastern Trail 130 Pine Point Road, Scarborough, (207) 284-9260, easterntrail.org This flat, 8.4-mile section of the Eastern Trail from Scarborough to Saco offers views of a 2,700-acre saltwater marsh. The trail is bike, stroller and dog-friendly. 33 Elmwood 33 Elmwood Ave., Westbrook, (207) 536-7061, 33elmwood.com Bowling, bocce and cornhole games plus a family-friendly restaurant with pub fare. […]
Get Wet: Pick a beach from a bunch in York
Short Sands, Long Sands and York Harbor beaches each offer something different.
Featured event: La Kermesse Franco-Americaine Festival
The festival celebrating French-Canadian culture is June 20-23 in Biddeford.
Price Points: Lobster three ways – cheap, moderate and expensive
Cheap, moderate and expensive options for indulging in the state’s iconic seafood.
For Fido: Places you can bring your pup in Greater Portland and beyond
Vacationland beckons visitors with its stunning landscapes and famously craggy coast, its rural ways and hip, relaxed vibe. On top of all that – indeed, part of all that – Maine is a haven for folks who wouldn’t think of going on vacation without their dog, or at least would howl with joy at the […]
View Finder: Portland Observatory offers historic vantage point
The tower on Munjoy Hill was used to monitor the harbor and inform ship owners of their vessels’ arrival.
Get spooked at Maine’s haunted places
Old buildings and spooky cemeteries make these tales of hauntings all the creepier.