Dockside Grill
There are few things as inspiring as a completely open-air bar situated directly on the docks of Casco Bay. I mean, that’s basically the whole point of living in Maine, correct? So you can throw on a pair of pressed
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Genevieve Morgan
Genevieve Morgan is the author of Undecided: Navigating Life and Learning AfterHigh School. A senior editor with Islandport Press, Morgan lives in Portland with her husband and two sons. She is the former co-host of the Dr. Lisa Radio Hour
Town Landings
Mainers have the privilege of witnessing the sense of community that oceanside towns possess—a type of community that can seldom be found anywhere else. Within these seaside enclaves, the town landing provides a meeting ground for locals and visitors, a
Hawkes Plaza: A Banjo-Picking Repairman
If you’ve driven down Route 302, you’ve probably seen him, with his blue suitcase and his faded red work shirt. You might remember when the larger-than-life repairman appeared to stroll along the highway, animated by over 300 light bulbs blinking
The Men Who Would Be Governor
In two months, the people of Maine will either reelect our seventy-fourth governor, or elect our seventy-fifth, depending on whether Paul LePage or one of his rivals receives the most votes. How do these three candidates plan to protect our
Stories from the Unsung Heroes of Vacationland
In a state that sees millions of visitors every year, the hospitality industry is not just important; its 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
Nebo Lodge on North Haven
The Inn and Restaurant at the Heart of North Haven Island Nebo Lodge itself is not grand. There is no rolling lawn, no wide cut of ocean view, no gilded sign. A couple of blocks from the ferry terminal, the
