Economy versus environment
Interesting story in today's Wall Street Journal about rockweed harvesting in Washington County. I shot these last summer, in Jonesport.
New Year’s Eve X 2
Can't get enough of that New Year's Eve midnight joy? Experience it twice, in Eastport.
The first city in the U.S. to see the sun...
Blueberry blues
God blessed way, way, way downeast Washington County with a land- and seascape that rivals almost anywhere in the world.
Craggy headlands crown rockbound shores;...
Charmed, I’m sure
You have to trust me on this. I know the exterior of the Country Charm Restaurant, in Steuben, is rather forlorn, perhaps neglected looking...
Craving lobster?
I recently wrote a story for the Boston Globe about my favorite Maine lobster shacks. For those who didn't see it, I've added it...
Parks and passes
With temps expected to push well into the 80s later this week and a holiday weekend on the horizon, it's time to start thinking...
New Year’s Eve: Celebrate the sardine
At the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve in The Big Apple, they drop a glittery ball on Times Square. Big Whoppie (and...
Border patrol
The logistics aren't easy, but the rewards are rich for the second annual Two Countries, One Bay, Art Studio Tour, Sept. 20-21. More than...
Back in the Saddle
So to speak (after five days without Internet access), and with a new office assistant. First, a report on this year's Grand Lake Stream...
Grand times in Grand Lake Stream
Most people go to Grand Lake Stream to fish. Some go relax. I go to shop. That's not easy in a sleepy fishing town...
Steuben Gems: woodworkers, walks, and wildlife
First, let's get the pronunciation right, it's stewBEN. Next, let's nail down its location: It straddles Route 1, wedged between Gouldsboro (Schoodic Peninsula) to...
207 Maine: Local Choices
If you watch 207 on WCSH tonight, you'll see me chatting about new editions of two of my Moon series guidebooks Coastal Maine and...