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Stories from the Unsung Heroes of Vacationland

In a state that sees millions of visitors every year, the hospitality industry is not just important; it’s personal. True story: One summer not too long ago, a husband and wife drove many hours to Maine. They stayed in an inn

Aragosta

Settled directly alongside the harbor in the small, picturesque fishing town of Stonington, surrounded by numerous tiny farms, you will find Devin Finigan’s restaurant, Aragosta. As I step inside, I am reminded, once again, that the best of what Maine

Bigelow Laboratory

40 Years of Global Ocean Research in Boothbay I first learned about the Bigelow Laboratory as an undergraduate at Bowdoin College. A biology major, one of my campus jobs was cleaning test tubes for a professor who performed research in

Lakes, Islands, Mountains, Moosehead

The ancient mountains and cliffs above Moosehead are tempting us. How do we get closer? For starters, we’ll need a motorboat and a floatplane. Nearly 70 years old, the old bird just doesn’t want to start when it’s this hot

Damien Janowicz

On bringing his natural warmth, sense of humor, and love of hospitality to the Kennebunks Sitting on the porch of the Cape Arundel Inn, it would be difficult to feel anything but relaxed. The undulating waves of the Atlantic just

Stay the Night

It’s a rare weekend when every Maine magazine staffer is snoozing at home. From 48 Hours excursions to story scouting, we spend much of our time exploring the state. We roam far and wide, driving down dirt roads and cruising scenic coastal