Explore Fort Preble and mosey out the breakwater to Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse in South Portland. ©hilary Nangle

Visit South Portland for bagels, breakfast, lighthouses, and history

When sunshine and a hint of spring greeted my awakening, I decided to loop out to South Portland for breakfast with a friend. It...
The Blair Hill Inn overlooks Moosehead Lake. ©Hilary Nangle

Inn-teresting news from Maine: New innkeepers and more

Will a familiar face welcome you back to your favorite Maine inn this summer? Here are some of the ownership and status changes you'll...
Hungry for something other than the usual Fenway ballpark fare? Check out Eventide Fenway for creative, upscale fare rooted in classics. Courtesy photo

Eventide Fenway redefines the Fenway frank

Hot dogs go upscale at Eventide Fenway, the casual offspring of Portland's James Beard Award-winning Eventide Oyster Co. sited just steps from Fenway Park....
Check into one of the comfy cottages at the Oakland House. ©Hilary Nangle

Brooksville’s Oakland House stays in the family with new owners

Rick and Robin Littlefield, cousins of the late Jim Littlefield, have acquired Oakland House Inn and Cottages from Jim's wife, Sally. Rick and Robin...
Chef Andrew Chadwick presents a Maine-made menu at the James Beard House on Apr. 5.

Inn by the Sea chef brings Maine to Jame Beard House Apr. 5

Executive Chef Andrew Chadwick, of Sea Glass restaurant at Cape Elizabeth's Inn by the Sea, will pay homage to Maine's farmers, foragers, and fishermen...
Excellent grooming makes cruising Tremblant's trails even more fun. ©Nathalie Royer/Tremblant Resort Association.

Tremblant: Say mais oui to ski, spa, and winter fun

Quebec's Mont Tremblant, about 90 minutes northwest of Montreal, is a bit Old Quebec, a bit Europe, a bit Disney, and a whole lot...
If you're seeking budget-friendly lodging near Sugarloaf, check out the Hostel of Maine. courtesy photo

Cheap sleeps: Budget-friendly lodging in Western Lakes & Mountains

Finding cheap sleeps in Maine's Western Lakes & Mountains region is easier than on the coast. Accommodations here tend to be less expensive and...
The Seacroft Inn in downtown Bar Harbor offers budget Acadia lodging.

Cheap Sleeps: Budget lodging near Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park

Yes, you can find budget lodging in Maine's Acadia region, which comprises the Blue Hill/Deer Isle Peninsula, the Ellsworth area, Mount Desert Island (home...
For an authentic seafaring heritage experience, stay at The Inn at the Wharf sited in a former sardine cannery on Lubec's waterfront. ©Hilary Nangle

Cheap Sleeps: budget-friendly lodging on Maine’s Down East Coast

For budget-friendly lodging in down east Maine, check out these inexpensive accommodations that provide character, are clean, and pass my sniff test. (Updated March...
The Old Granite Inn is contemporary inside and has one room for less than $100 in peak season. ©Hilary Nangle

Cheap Sleeps: Penobscot Bay, budget-friendly lodging near Camden, Rockland, & Searsport

Yes, you can find budget-friendly lodging along the western shoreline of Maine's Penobscot Bay. These have passed my sniff test.