The religious community in New Gloucester opens its land and life on Sabbathday Lake to the public for workshops, worship and more.
Out & About Greater Portland
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Price points: Hungry for lobster? Pick what you can afford in Greater Portland
Here are some cheap, moderate and expensive ways to indulge in Maine’s iconic seafood.
Snack attack: Where to find food trucks and carts in Greater Portland
A&C FOOD FACTORY LOCATION: Breweries in East Bayside and on Industrial Way in Portland FOLLOW: @acgrocery on Instagram DETAILS: Munjoy Hill market A&C Grocery, which was already providing food for nearby bars and breweries, has launched a food cart serving sandwiches, including its signature “real” Italian (as opposed to the Maine version), with salami, mortadella, […]
Culture Club: PortFringe lets artists and audiences take risks
Part of a global movement, the Portland theater festival is full of innovative, inexpensive performances.
Maine summer reads
A book for everyone from the catalog of Islandport Press
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. […]
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.