You don’t need access to the beach to create this quintessential Maine summer meal.
Things to Do
Events and things to do from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Hit the beach in southern Maine
From tucked-away swimming spots to state parks, there’s something for everyone.
Out Late: There’s a lot to take in at Bubba’s Sulky Lounge
Dance the night away to nostalgic music – and dress the part, or pay.
Tour the breweries of Greater Portland
Get in on the craft-beer craze.
Pick of the week: July and August events in Greater Portland and the Lakes Region
3-6 p.m. July 6, Beers in the Barn Festival, Wolfe’s Neck Center, 184 Burnett Road, Freeport, $30-$60, 21-plus. wolfesneck.org. Sample beers (and kombucha and cider) from two dozen breweries featuring ingredients that have been grown, foraged or harvested from the forest, fields and waterways of Maine. Lift your tasting glass at historic Mallett Barn to support […]
Price Points: Have a hamburger at all costs in Greater Portland
Here’s a cheap, moderate and expensive option for the summer classic.
Hit the beach in Greater Portland and the Lakes Region
There are options for everyone, from dog owners to surfers.
Bud drinkers can now buy local, as breweries add light lagers to their lineups
The American Light Lager is a popular order at NU Brewing in New Gloucester, for one.
Make your way to Scarborough’s Bait Shed for seafood with a view
Not all the items on the menu are for those on a budget, but the fresh seafood is well worth the price.