Maine
Portland’s Dining Scene Is Officially Way Hotter Than Boston’s
There’s never been a better time to eat in Portland, Maine. We at Boston magazine have been singing this chorus—advising you up to Drifters Wife […]
Freeport’s Desert of Maine Is for Sale
The sands of time have come for the Desert of Maine. Gary and Ginger Currens, the owners and operators of the popular Freeport tourist attraction announced Monday […]
Five Stunning Spots for Bostonians to Go Glamping
Sandy Pines Campground Kennebunkport, Maine Kennebunkport’s Sandy Pines Campground has whimsical accommodations for glampers of all tastes, from professionally designed safari tents to camp carriages […]
Bissell Brothers Debuts a Wild Beer Brewery in Central Maine
Summertime is prime time for a beer road trip, and there’s a new destination way up in Maine—especially for folks who like the great outdoors. […]
Here’s What It’s Like to Go Glamping in Maine
Glamping is a divisive term. To those who relish the outdoors and all the dirt and bugs that come with it, it seems decidedly frivolous. […]
Portland Favorite Duckfat Has a Casual New Takeout Restaurant
’Tis the season for day trips to southern Maine. As if you needed another reason to visit Bostonians’ other favorite city, perennially packed Portland restaurant […]
A Massachusetts GOP Fundraiser Will Feature the One and Only Paul LePage
The 2018 election is coming up fast, and Republicans in Massachusetts have their work cut out for them—hoping to unseat Elizabeth Warren in a state […]
A Bold “Peeping Tom” Turkey in Kennebunk Smashed Through a Bedroom Window
Turkeys are a strange breed. Just ask anyone who’s ever seen a rafter of them strut confidently across a busy highway, angrily attack a public servant, […]
A Couple Portland Favorites Are Working on Cookbooks
Even though it’s less than two hours away, we can never get enough of Portland, Maine. Later this year, a new book will bring some […]
Maine Dairy Company Settles Lawsuit over Oxford Comma
It turns out the Oxford comma is a very expensive punctuation mark. Oakhurst Dairy settled a lawsuit with its grammarian delivery drivers for $5 million, […]
After Help from a Maine Senator, We’re Getting a Lobster Emoji
The day has finally come. After a passionate campaign and some lobbying from Maine Sen. Angus King, we will soon—finally—be able to use a lobster […]
One Last Question: Why Is Wiscasset Called “The Prettiest Village in Maine?”
Why is Wiscasset called “The Prettiest Village in Maine?”
Maine Town Cancels “Hunt the Indian” Promotion
The chamber of commerce in a central Maine town has cancelled its scheduled “Hunt for the Indian” holiday promotion. Yes, that’s really what they were […]
Susan Collins Is Staying Put
I guess it tells you all you need to know about the stature of Susan Collins that she captured the nation’s attention this morning by […]