Italian Restaurants in Portland
Portland is known for its excellent restaurants, from casual to fine dining and nearly every cuisine imaginable. Here's the skinny on Portland's Italian Restaurants.
Get The Best Prices on New England Patriots Merchandise
Show your support for the world champion New England Patriots and find the best prices on the most popular Patriots merchandise.
Freeport Maine Travel Planner
Home to LL Bean and over 170 outlet stores, the coastal village of Freeport, Maine, 15 minutes north of Portland, is a shopping destination. But there's more to this historic village than LL Bean and a myriad of discount outlets.
New Year's Eve Portland
An all day celebration takes place in Portland on December 31st to ring in the New Year. From 10:00 am to 9:00 pm, you can take part in over 50 events and activities in downtown Portland. Find out more here.
Maine Winterfest
A giant snow and ice-carving competition that draws ice sculpturists from all over the world is held in southern Maine each winter. Get the scoop on the event that the American Bus Association has named as one of the Top 100 Events in North America, and mark your calendar.
Queen Mary 2 Visits Portland, Maine
October 9, 2004 was a day of celebration in Portland as the Queen Mary 2, the largest oceanliner ever built, spent the day in Portland Harbor. Photos and details about Queen Mary 2.
Do You Tattoo?
Choosing a tattoo parlor in Portland and southern Maine.
"Survivor: Vanautu - Islands of Fire" Contestant Is From Maine
23-year-old Julie Berry, from Gorham, Maine, is one of the contestants on the fall 2004 "Survivor" seies.
Maine Driving Tour to Union, Appleton, and Camden
Lakes, mountains, blueberry fields, and superb fall foliage make this one of midcoast Maine's most scenic drives.
Best of Portland
My top picks for the best of Portland, from the best burgers to the best beaches.
Protect Yourself From Maine's Blackflies and Mosquitoes
Maine's notorious for its mosquitoes and blackflies, but is its reputation deserved or is it the exaggeration of visiting city folk not accustomed to the rigors of nature and the outdoors? Let's set the record straight. Plus tips for protecting yourself against bugs that bite.
How to Register and Vote in Maine Elections
Get the scoop on how to register and vote in Maine elections and how to find information on candidates and election issues.
Maine Lobster Eating Contest
If you love lobster and you have a competitive streak, you may want to enter one of five lobster-eating contests being held at some of Maine's summer festivals. Find out how to claw your way to the top.
The DaVinci Diet
A Portland, Maine baker comes up with the answer to the Atkins question. Can you really have your cake and eat it, too? And what's the tie-in to the popular novel "The DaVinci Code," by Dan Brown?
Maine Lobster Mac and Cheese Recipe
Maine lobster doesn't have to be eaten boiled and dipped in butter. Substitute lobster meat in place of chicken in your favorite casseroles, or sautéed and served over rice. If you love cheese, try this upscale Mac and Cheese recipe with lobster.
Maine Summer Music Festivals
Maine summers are filled with music. Here's where to find some of the best of Maine's music festivals, indoors and out.
New Maine Turnpike and Interstate 495 Exit Numbers
Get the scoop on the new user-friendly exit numbers on the Maine Turnpike (Interstate 95) and Interstate 295.
Restaurant Review: Federal Jack's Brewpub
Federal Jack's Brewpub and Restaurant in Kennebunk, Maine is frequented by Former President George Bush and his wife, Barbara. It's a popular spot for people watching or watching the boats in Kennebunk Harbor. Here's my review, based on two meals at this popular southern Maine eatery.
Ogunquit, Maine Travel Planner
The tiny seaside town of Ogunquit in southern Maine boasts three miles of pure white sand beach that has been called one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. But beach is not all this quaint Maine town has to offer.
Sam Hayward of Fore Street Restaurant Wins Coveted Award
If Sam Hayward hasn't already put Portland on the culinary map with his highly successful Fore Street Restaurant, he has certainly done so by being named the 2004 Best Chef in the Northeast by the James Beard Foundation, the nation's number one foodie organization.
Maine Mileage Information
Before you head out on the road, know how far it is from Portland to the city or town you're headed to. This mileage information will help you plan your trips in Maine.
L.L.Bean Store in Freeport, Maine
Besides being a great place to shop for clothes, shoes, outdoor gear and equipment, L.L.Bean's flagship store in Freeport provides courses, trips, and tours to teach you to enjoy the outdoors or hone your kayaking, canoeing, fly fishing, clay shooting, photography, and other outdoor recreation skills.
Maine Summer Vacation Rentals
Renting a Maine cottage or beach house for your summer vacation can change your stay from an outsider's observation of Maine life into an authentic Maine experience. But how do you find these rentals? Read on for your guide to a true Maine getaway.
Stengthen Your Mind, Body and Spirit With Yoga Classes in Maine
Practicing yoga is one of the most powerful things you can do for yourself, physically, mentally, and spiritually. It's gentle enough for almost anybody, regardless of your age, fitness level, or body type. Read about what yoga can do for you and where in southern and midcoast Maine you can find yoga classes.
Maine Windjammer Cookbooks - Recipes From the Maine Coast
One of the unexpected perks of taking a week-long cruise aboard one of the ships in Maine's famed Windjammer Fleet is the outstanding food that's produced on woodburning stoves in the ship's belly. The requests for recipes have been so frequent that the owners and/or chefs of several windjammers have produced cookbooks that you can buy locally or from the ship's online store. Check them out.
Maine Sex Offender Registry
Is there a child molester or other sex offender living in your neighborhood? Now you can find out by looking in the State's online Sex Offender Registry. Here's how.
Maine Winter Photo Gallery
Maine is as beautiful in winter as it is in summer, but in a different way. Take a peak at Maine's winter beauty in this online winter photo gallery.
Maine Haddock Chowder Recipe
The popularity of fish chowder in New England goes back to the region's earliest days, but the word "chowder" is derived from the French word "chaudière", meaning "kettle." Today haddock is the most commonly used fish in this savory milk-based stew.
Cook Without Fear: Maine Cooking Classes
During the summer in Maine there are more things to do than you can possibly fit into your busy schedule, but in the winter, if you're not an outdoor enthusiast, there seems to be little to do to while away the long, dark hours and days. Why not take one of the fun, informative, one-time cooking classes offered by a restaurant, inn, or kitchen store?
The Nubble: Maine's Cape Neddick Light
Cape Neddick Light, also known as The Nubble, is one of Maine's most popular lighthouses. It's especially beautiful in the Christmas season when it's adorned with tiny white lights.
Maine: A Baby-Friendly State
All states have numerous laws and requirements that affect your child's health and safety. Maine has been ranked the third best state to have and raise a child, based on a number of factors.
The Hunt is On!
It's deer hunting season in Maine and you need to know when you can hunt what, where to get your license, and where to find the biggest bucks in the state.
The Maine Casino Issue
Find out why you should vote No on the casino issue in November even if you're in favor of a casino in Maine.
Southern Maine Pumpkin Patches
If you're looking for pumpkins for cooking or for carving, and you want to do your own picking,
check out one of these pumpkin patches in southern Maine.
Portland Jetport Guide
If you're flying in or out of Maine, you may save a few dollars by using the Manchester, NH airport, but you have to ask yourself if it's worth the hassle. The new, improved Portland Jetport is easier than ever to use now that the new parking garage is open and other improvements are underway.
Rental Apartments in Portland and Southern Maine
Are Portland and southern Maine apartment rentals unaffordable? You may be surprised at what a national study has found about the cost of renting in Maine and the hourly rate required to afford rentals in this area.
Dare to Go Bare!
Nudism is alive and well in Maine, but unless you know who to ask, you may never find local swimming holes for skinny dipping or hook up with clothing-optional clubs. Here are a few Maine nudist clubs and swimming spots where you can take it all off.
How to Play the Maine State Lottery
If you like games of chance, here's all the information you need about how to play the Maine State Lottery: what games are available, how you win, what the prizes are, how you claim your prize if you win, how to find out what the winning numbers are for each drawing, and more.
Empire Falls Filmed in Maine
Fans of Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Helen Hunt, and Ed Harris caught glimpses of these actors during the filming here in Maine of Richard Russo's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, Empire Falls.
Old Orchard Beach, Maine Travel Planner
With seven miles of sandy beach, it's no wonder Old Orchard Beach is Maine's most popular summer vacation destination. Here's what you need to know to enjoy your stay in Old Orchard.
Maine's Commemorative Quarter
Maine's commemorative quarter features Pemaquid Point Lighthouse and the historic Windjammer The Victory Chimes. Find out more about these icons that symbolize the State of Maine, and take a virtual tour of Pemaquid Point.
Maps of Maine
To maneuver in Maine, a quality map is a must. In my book, there's only one map that fits the bill.
Wells, Maine Travel Planner
Wells is a beautiful historic town on the Maine coast between Kennebunk and Ogunquit. It's blessed with several miles of oceanfront, sandy beaches, and nature preserves. These are just a few of the attractions that make Wells a great vacation spot.
Beaches of Southern Maine: Wells to Kittery
Part Four of the "Beaches of Southern Maine" covers the beaches from Wells and Ogunquit
to Kittery, including the beautiful beaches of York. Explore the unique pleasures of some of
Maine's special places for sand and surf.
Beaches of Southern Maine: Kennebunk to Wells
Part Three in a four-part series on southern Maine beaches covers the beaches from south of Kennebunk to Wells. There's something for everyone in this stretch of the coast: beach playgrounds and arcades for families with kids, or quiet secluded stretches of sand and dunes for nature lovers or those seeking quiet contemplation in a stunning ocean setting.
Beaches of Southern Maine: Saco to Kennebunk
Southern Maine has many fine sandy beaches but they're not always easy to find. This is Part Two of a series of articles on the beaches of southern Maine.
Beaches of Southern Maine: Portland to Saco
Southern Maine has beaches to fit everybody's preferences, from the hustle and bustle of a carnival on the beach, to long stretches of sand for quiet contemplation. Part One covers southern Maine beaches from Portland to Saco, including Old Orchard Beach.
Portland Maine Lighthouses on Parade
Look for the 100 uniquely painted and decorated lighthouses in southern Maine this summer.
Reserved Lands Preserve Maine's Beauty
Maine has wisely preserved over two dozen special areas for the enjoyment of Mainers and visitors. Find reserved lands on the coast, on lakes and rivers, and in the mountains or woods, and see parts of Maine unspoiled by man.
Experience Maine at a State Park
Maine has over three dozen State parks open to the public, including beautiful places along rocky coast or sandy beaches, in quiet woods or marshes, and in the mountains.
Portland Nightlife: Clubs and Pubs
It's not New York, but for a small city, Portland has a fairly happening nightlife. Whether
you're looking for a rowdy night of loud music and free-flowing drinks or a more subdued
dinner with live music or a DJ, you'll find it in downtown Portland.
Outback Steakhouse Review
If you've been in South Portland in the evening recently, you may have noticed the crowded parking lot and lines of people at the new Outback Steakhouse, and you may be wondering whether it's worth the wait. I braved the crowds prepared this review.
Ogunquit, Maine: Beautiful Place By the Sea
The tiny seaside town of Ogunquit in southern Maine boasts three miles of pure white sand beach that has been called one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. But beach is not all this quaint Maine town has to offer.
Snowshoeing in Maine
Do you feel cooped up during Maine's long
winters? Are you looking for a cabin fever reliever?
You don't have to be athletic to enjoy
snowshoeing. In fact, if you can walk, you can
snowshoe. Here's what you need to know.
Cliff House Resort Hotel
The Cliff House Resort hotel sits high atop Bald Head Cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and Maine's rocky coast on the outskirts of beautiful Ogunquit. The new oceanfront spa building adds to the appeal of one of Maine's finest resorts.
Ice Skating Rinks
Put on your skates and glide your way to winter fun at one of these neighborhood ponds or indoor ice arenas.
Portland, Maine Lodging
Portland has so much to offer when it comes to lodging. If you want to stay right in the quaint and historic downtown area near the shopping and arts districts in a national chain hotel, these elegant digs may be just what you're looking for.
Maine Holiday Hub
Christmas performances and events in southern Maine; online shopping; Christmas trees and decorations; Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Hanukah recipes; and much more.
Old Port Gift Shops
Browse through these unique Old Port gift and specialty shops, a refreshing change from the sameness of big chain stores.
The Old Port's Portland Regency Hotel
The Regency Hotel, on a cobbled courtyard in the middle of Portland's historic Old Port, offers upscale lodging in a beautifully restored Neo-Gothic Romanesque brick armory just two blocks from the waterfront.
Eating Out in Portland, Maine
The word around town is that Portland, Maine has more restaurants per capita than any US city except San Francisco. How do you choose? Here are some of Portland's most talked about restaurants, from simple diners like Becky's to fine nationally recognized restaurants like Fore Street.
Moving to Maine
If you're one of the many people planning a move to Maine or recently relocated here, here's help in finding housing, getting settled, and learning your way around.
Take a Scenic Boat and Train Fall Foliage Excursion
Combine a cruise on Merrymeeting Bay with a train excursion in the countryside along Maine's Kennebec River for a great way to view the fall foliage. If you want, you can even combine your trip with a stay at one of the area's finest B&Bs.
Lighthouses of Maine: Bug Light
This unique lighthouse resembling a fourth-century Greek monument sits along a scenic waterfront walkway just minutes from downtown Portland.
Cruise to Nova Scotia from Portland aboard the Scotia Prince
Whether you take just an overnight trip or an extended vacation in Nova Scotia, a cruise aboard the Scotia Prince is a fun, relaxing getaway.
Explore South Portland, Maine's Most Undiscovered City
South Portland is much more than just the home of the Maine Mall and the Portland Jetport. Leave Route One to discover this waterfront gem complete with lighthouses, beaches, old forts, scenic waterfront walkways, and great restaurants.
Down East Books: Maine's Largest Publisher Offers the Finest Collection of Maine Books
Nowhere will you find a collection of books about Maine's culture, history, and natural beauty like that offered by the state's largest publisher, Down East Books. Bet you can't buy just one!
Lodging for Leaf Peepers
Looking for a place to stay while you enjoy fall's splendid foliage in Maine this year? Now's the time to make your reservations. Here are some ideas, by region.
Pick Your Own Fruits and Vegetables
Spring through fall, Maine roadsides are dotted with stands selling fresh, succulent Maine strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries. Here are places you can pick your own or buy already picked fresh produce.
A Day On The Bay: Visit A Casco Bay Island Near Portland, Maine
Want to get away from the hustle bustle and escape the summer heat? No summer is complete without an island-hopping cruise in beautiful Casco Bay. A short ferry ride from Portland or Yarmouth allows you to step into another time and place on one of these islands.
The Maine Attraction: Greater Portland
The entire Greater Portland and Casco Bay area offers outstanding opportunities for outdoor recreation as well as a myriad of other attractions. If you're short on time, don't miss these top picks.
Maine Summer Festivals
Summer in Maine is filled with festivals and fairs, many related to the sea. A number of towns within driving distance of Portland will hold a celebration of some sort this summer, from seafood to sailing festivals. Here are some of the best.
Summer Fun In Southern Maine
Summer's coming! Pan for gold or go rock hounding for colorful gems. Visit an old fort, wildlife farm, or lighthouse. Take a cruise. Watch a laser light show at a planetarium, live it up at an amusement park, or spend the day at a beach or park.
Cheap Fun: Portland and Southern Maine On a Budget
What do you do for cheap fun in southern Maine? There are plenty of things to choose from, summer or winter, indoors or out. Here's a few to get you started.
Maine Maple Sunday and the Making of Maple Syrup
It's not just for pancakes! Visit a sugarhouse on Maine Maple Sunday, sample pure Maine maple syrup and see how it's made.
Take The Train To Maine
Finally, long-awaited train service between Boston and Portland has arrived! Get the details here.
Portland Flower Show
Portland will host Northern New England's largest flower show this March. Enjoy phenomenal landscaping displays, interesting lectures, great shopping, floral auctions, displays, and delicious food while getting a break from a long, cold, snowy winter.
Maine is Home to World's Largest Moving Globe
What is three stories tall, has a surface area of 5,542 square feet and weighs 6,000 pounds? It's Eartha, the world's largest moving globe, and you can see it in Yarmouth, Maine, just minutes from Portland, and visit DeLorme's unique map store at the same time.
The Best Maine Movies
Many Hollywood movies set in Maine were actually filmed elsewhere. Here are the top 10 movies that were actually filmed, at least in part, in Maine, and links to the best prices if you're interested in buying.
Maine Calendars Make Great Gifts
There are lots of calendars available with beautiful pictures of the
Pine Tree State. How do you choose one that captures the essence of
Maine, especially if you're ordering online? Here are my top five picks.
Choosing the Best Maine Travel Guide
How do you decide which Maine travel guide is the best? I've sorted through them and made my top three recommendations.
Southern Maine Employers: My Top Picks
Looking for a new job in southern Maine? Check out job opportunities at five of Maine's largest employers.
Day Trip: Wiscasset to Thomaston
If you love water views, you'll love this driving tour from Wiscasset, the
"prettiest village in Maine," to dramatic Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, the
Quaint Fishing Village of Friendship, and the Stately Town of Thomaston. This is a pretty drive any time of year, but especially so during fall foliage.
Day Trip: Rockland's Lobster Maine-ia
Rockland is worth a day trip any time, but particularly this month during Lobster Maine-ia, when 41 5-foot-tall lobsters, each decorated by a different Maine artist, will be on display and auctioned off. Join me on a virtual lobstah tour!
Maine's Abundant Harvest: Harvest Recipes from Maine Inns and B&Bs
Maine's inns and B&Bs are renowned for their wonderful pastries that make use of local fruits and produce, and many of the innkeepers have generously shared a few of their formerly secret recipes online.
Enjoy Succulent Maine Apples: Visit a Maine Orchard Near You
Crisp, juicy, early Maine apples are ready, and they're worth the drive to your local orchard. You won't find apples like these in the grocery store! Recipes included.
Cruise Portland Harbor and Casco Bay
What can be better on a sunny summer day than cruising Portland Harbor and Casco Bay on one of the various cruise boats that take you past lighthouses, forts, and beautiful islands?
Maine's Best Craft Shows
Maine craftsmen offer a large selection of handcrafted products that proudly bear the designation: Made in Maine. What better opportunity to view a wide variety of Maine-made products than at one of the great summer craft shows found around the state?
Maine Covered Bridges
Covered bridges are charming relics of a bygone era. Of Maine's 20 original covered bridges, nine remain today, and five of them can be seen on a day trip from Portland.
Portland's Old Port Festival
Enjoy an afternoon of family fun at Portland's annual Old Port Festival in the historic Old Port district, with food, live entertainment, kids' activities, and more.
Shopping Portland's Old Port
Portland's Old Port is a seemingly endless jumble of boutiques filled with antiques, clothing, crafts, furniture, jewelry, and specialty gifts in Victorian or 20th century buildings that line the narrow streets of this historic section of the city.
Portland Public Market
If you're in Portland and looking for high-quality Maine products to use in your own kitchen, delicious goodies for a picnic lunch, or even gifts of Maine specialty foods to take home, the Portland Public Market may be just what you're looking for.
Planning Your Maine Wedding
Congratulations, you're getting married! From rings to reception venues, you'll find everything you need right here to get started on planning your special day.
Sounds of Maine
Some of my favorite memories of Maine involve sounds. The symphony of sweet
sounds made by peepers in the spring, ocean surf surging against the sand, the
haunting laughter of a loon. Come listen to a few that I've collected for you.
Portland Museum of Art
The Portland Museum of Art is a cultural oasis in southern Maine, boasting works by master European artists like Degas, Renoir, Cassatt, and Toulouse-Lautrec; and American artists like Winslow Homer, John Singer Sargent, Rockwell Kent, Marsden Hartley, and Andrew Wyeth.
Portland Head Lighthouse: Most Photographed Lighthouse in America
The grounds surrounding Portland Head Light provide all you could ask for: an historic lighthouse in a spectacular setting, crashing surf, an old fort, a beach, and the ruins of an old stone mansion.
Top Ten Romantic Things to Do in Southern Maine
Looking for a romantic restaurant, inn, beach, park, or other special place in southern Maine? Here's my top ten.
Speak Like a Mainer
If you've lived away and lost your Maine accent, or you're a visitor to Maine and would like to be able to fit in with the natives, here are a few tips on how to speak like a Mainah. Ayuh.
Maine Gifts Online
Avoid traffic, crowded malls, and picked-over gifts by shopping online from a wide assortment of unique gifts that are crafted in Maine with good old-fashioned Yankee craftsmanship.
Who Wants to Be a Maine-iac?
You've heard of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. Well, now you can test your savvy about Maine in this just-for-fun online version.
Maine Online Jig Saw Puzzles
Need a break from work, school, child care or other responsibilities? Take a few minutes for yourself and enjoy Maine online jig saw puzzles.
The Portland Observatory
What is that wooden octagonal tower that stands high on Munjoy Hill? It's the newly restored two century old Portland Observatory.
Cruise the Kennebec River
See eagles, an old fort, beaches, islands, and 6 lighthouses on a cruise
down the Kennebec. The sights are beautiful any time of year, but never
more so than when Mother Nature takes out her autumn paintbrush and
brings the coast alive with color.
In Search Of: Maine Males Seek Mates
It's moose breeding season in Maine, and your chances of spotting a moose have never been better. Read about moose mating and why it increases the likelihood of seeing one of these strange creatures.
Lighthouses of Maine: Quoddy Head Light
Lubec, "where America greets the day," is home to the much photographed
West Quoddy Head Light, with its distinctive red and white candy striped tower which overlooks the Bay of Fundy.
Rabies in Maine: A Personal Account
I woke up one Sunday morning to find a bat in my bed. Read about my personal encounter with a possibly rabid animal and my experience with the rabies vaccine, and learn how you can protect yourself and your pets.
Best Way to View Maine's Fall Foliage
This native Mainer's favorite spots for taking in Maine's spectacular fall foliage.
The Beaches of Southern Maine
Southern Maine has beaches to fit everybody's preferences, from the hustle and bustle of a carnival on the beach, to long stretches of sand for quiet contemplation. Part One covers southern Maine beaches from Portland to Saco, including Old Orchard Beach.
Maine's Lake Region
Maine's Lake Region, with over 50 lakes and ponds surrounding the Sebago Lake area, is a recreational paradise offering boating, swimming, fishing, parasailing, windsurfing, golfing, and more, in one of Maine's most beautiful settings.
Popham Beach, Maine
Popham Beach is one of the longest and finest sandy beaches in Maine, and offers great swimming; natural rock outcroppings and tidal pools for interesting explorations; and an historic fort on the banks of the Kennebec River.
The Desert of Maine
Less than half an hour from Portland is a natural phenomenon known as the Desert of Maine, a giant 40-acre sand dune in the middle of the forest.
Traditional Maine Lobster Bakes
What's more impressive than mounds of steamed
lobsters, clams, and corn on the cob cooked alfresco
at a Maine lobster bake? There are a number of ways
to experience this traditional Maine summer meal,
from hiring a caterer to doing it yourself.
Guide to Portland's Old Port
Portland's Old Port District's cobbled streets house an eclectic mix of
restaurants, microbreweries, art galleries, and specialty shops in beautiful Victorian brick buildings. Here's how to find your way around.
Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park near Freeport, offers wildlife observation, easy hiking, and beautiful ocean and river views.
Public Gardens of Maine
Fill your spring and summer with color by visiting a Maine wildflower meadow, seaside sanctuary, or other public garden.
The Main(e) Attraction
Lobster or lighthouses? Moose or maple syrup? Boating or B&Bs? Just what is the Main(e) Attraction?
Lobster: The Ultimate White Meat
Maine lobster is truly a guilt-free food, low in fat and calories. Here's all you need to know to enjoy this succulent treat no matter where you live.
Portland's Winterfest
Portland is truly a "city sparkling in celebration." Join me on a virtual tour of Winterfest, Portland's Holiday Lights Festival.
Shop Maine
Maine is becoming a shopping mecca. From outlet stores to one-of-a-kind specialty shops selling Maine-made products, we have it all.
From the Maine Woods To Your Home
Bring a bit of the Maine woods to your home this holiday season, with fresh Maine balsam wreaths, centerpieces, kissing balls, and garlands.
Southern Maine Day Trips: The Island of Georgetown
Stick to Route 1, and you'll miss some of Maine's most spectacular scenery, finest restaurants, and most authentic fishing villages. The island of Georgetown has all of this and more.
25 Things To Do in Southern Maine
Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, an art or antique lover, or a sports fan, you'll find interesting things to do on this list.
The Grape Escape: Maine's Vineless Wines
Do you think of Maine when you think of wine? Maybe you should! Maine wineries are making a name for themselves with award-winning fruit wines.
Maine Fall Foliage Driving Tour
A spectacular drive from the Portland area to the Rangeley Lakes region, beside crystal clear lakes, along flowing rivers, and up mountain summits, all against the stunning backdrop of Maine's legendary foliage.
Maine Fall Foliage Hub
Your one-stop spot for everything foliage! Lodging, driving and other tours, peak times, foliage chats, photos, and much more.
Made in Maine: Maine Granite
Master Stonecutter Steven Haynes creates beautiful jewelry and other items from hand-cut Maine granite.
Fort Williams Park
Fort Williams, home to Portland Head Lighthouse, offers activities for families, history buffs, and fans of fantastic scenery.
Pick Your Own Fruits and Veggies
Find a pick-your-own fresh fruits and vegetables farm near you.
Southern Maine: Mecca for Vacationers and Residents
An overview of all this region has to offer, and the information available about it on this Web site.
Whitewater Rafting: A Natural High
You can't beat the thrill of riding the rapids on one of Maine's wild and beautiful rivers.
Two Lights Lobster Shack Restaurant
One of the Portland area's favorite seafood restaurants is located at Two Lights State Park in Cape Elizabeth.
Whale Watch Cruises: A Whale of a Good Time
Enjoy a fin-filled day on a southern Maine whale watching cruise.
Walking: A Cabin Fever Reliever!
Enjoy the beauty and diversity of Portland while getting some exercise.
Settling Up With Uncle Sam
Everything you need to file your state and federal income tax returns.
Winter Weather Survival
Remember Ice Storm '98? The winter of '00/'01? Here's how to be prepared for whatever Old Man Winter dishes out.
Maine Winter Wonderland
Best-kept secrets to Maine's winter: skiing, snowmobiling, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, dog sledding, snowshoeing, ice fishing, skating, skijoring, and other winter sports.
Charity Begins on the Net
Whether it's preserving Maine's natural resources or helping solve Maine's most pressing social problems, there are many opportunities in southern Maine for rewarding experiences that make a difference.
From the Maine Woods to Your Home
Bring a piece of Maine to your home for the holidays, with a fresh Maine balsam wreath, garland, centerpiece or kissing ball.
Secrets to Finding Maine's Best Food and Drink
Best kept secrets to finding delicious Maine seafood, traditional local cooking, and a great drink to wash it down with!
Maine's King of Horror
Get in the Halloween mood with a creepy book by Stephen King.
Maine Foliage Resources
All the information you need to enjoy the best view of Maine's spectacular fall foliage.
Searching for Bullwinkle--My Maine Moose Safari
Find out how I came snout-to-snout with Maine moose, and how you can, too.
Why Do Leaves Change Color?
A look at the science behind the scenery.
Enjoy Maine Lobster Anywhere!
Have live Maine lobsters shipped to your home, join a lobster club, or read all about lobsters and the lobster industry.
Made in Maine
A sampling of fine handcrafted products proudly bearing the designation: Made in Maine.
Towns of South Coast Maine
Tour the towns of South Coast Maine, from Kittery to Cape Elizabeth.
Microbrews: For What Ales Ya!
Check out Portland area microbreweries, brewpubs, and microbrews. Vote for your fave. Bottoms up!
Summer is for Kids - Indoor Fun
Museums, planetariums, and other indoor fun for kids in Portland and South Coast Maine.
Summer is for Kids - Outdoor Activities
Cruises, old forts and lighthouses, panning for gold, and other outdoor activities for kids in Portland and South Coast Maine.
Summer is for Kids - Nature Preserves and Beaches
Wildlife sanctuaries, nature preserves and Southern Maine's beautiful white sandy beaches are great places for kids.
Summer is for Kids - Amusement Parks
Tons of fun for kids at amusement parks in Southern Maine.
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