Here are the natural wonders to see, events to attend and places to visit if you want to truly know the state.
Monhegan Island
A guide to Maine’s 67 lighthouses
Scroll through or use our county filters to learn a little about their history and pick one to visit next.
See the landscape of Monhegan Island through the eyes of artists
‘Wildland Walks’ explores the natural scenery of Monhegan as part of the exhibit ‘Art, Ecology, and the Resilience of a Maine Island.’
Monhegan maintains its magical allure — mostly
We recently took our annual trip to Monhegan Island, a treasured tradition for over 40 years. A blue-sky Maine day enhanced the experience. The calm waters made for a smooth ride to the island with Hardy Boat Tours out of New Harbor. We chatted with three Bowdoin College students during the ride. They were planning […]
Take advantage of these 6 Maine hidden gems in your smartphone photography
Everyone knows that Maine is well known for a number of spectacular places like Old Orchard Beach, Ogunquit, Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, Baxter State Park, Aroostook County and many more. But Maine has many other somewhat lesser-known spots that are amazing in their own right. Last month, BoomerTECH Adventures guide Chris Toy wrote about […]
On Maine islands, housing shortages threaten community survival
Islands with year-round residents need emergency responders, gas station attendants, postal workers, store clerks and teachers. When there’s nowhere for vital workers to live, they turn elsewhere. It’s eroding a storied way of life.
She always wanted to come to Maine. A diagnosis meant now or never.
Hearing her story, Mainers stepped up to make the trip extra special.
Maine State Music Theatre actor authors Brunswick-inspired fantasy novel
Broadway and screen actor Mark Aldrich released a fantasy book inspired by Maine ahead of his appearance at Maine State Music Theatre this summer.
The federal government owns 11 artworks in Maine. What will happen to them?
The Trump administration is laying off staff at the U.S. General Services Administration, which is responsible for one of the oldest and largest collections of art in the country.
40 Most Beautiful Places in Maine
How many of the state’s natural wonders and scenic spots have you visited? We’ve just added 5 more – Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge, Belgrade Lakes, Chimney Pond, Sebago Lake State Park and Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary – so get going.