This past Friday, I attended the Carousel's dinner theater production of The 39 Steps. Five very talented actors and a pianist but on an energetic, comedic version of the Alfred Hitchcock thriller that was non-stop action. And when they weren't acting, they were...
I’m frequently driving between Portland and Boothbay. Lately, I’ve been in the habit of stopping along the way at one of my favorite coffee shops/bakeries to do some work with a change of setting. Below are my favorites that are not far off 295/Route 1 and that offer...
I am beyond excited that the long-awaited Footbridge Brewery will be opening its doors Memorial Day weekend. Aptly named, the brewery is just at the downtown end of the iconic 1901 footbridge. I got a sneak peak of the space this week. It's going to be gorgeous. And...
In case you need another reason to visit Portland (hopefully on your way to or back from Boothbay Harbor), here you go: Portland beats out every New England city on list of best places to live!! I'm looking to rent my 2-bedroom condo in Portland's Old Port from May...
I planned some improvements for Portside this year, and some of the renovations--for better or worse--were expanded or sped up after a pipe broke upstairs. Luckily, this all happened in January/February when things are pretty quiet in Boothbay! The biggest change is a...
Last week, I attended the sold out premier of Mumbai to Maine, the first episode of a 6-part series to come, created by culinary artist and Mumbai-turned-Boothbay resident Cherie Scott, director Ryan Leighton and cinematographer Cody Mitchell, and with the...
The gardens will be lit up for Christmas even better than ever this year, from November 15 - December 31. We still have availability at Back Bay Cottage November 24 through November 29 and December 2 through December 22. Come visit for Gardens Aglow! You can see my...
There were some crazy but beautiful skies over the harbor yesterday afternoon as the storm cleared. I shot a few photos just with my iPhone, no filter....
For years, I've been wanting to check out Damariscotta's festival of the year, Pumpkinfest. This year was finally the year! Pumpkin regatta (and good example of a Maine accent) I caught the parade on Saturday, the pumpkin drop on Sunday and the pumpkin regatta...
Maine Magazine's 48 Hours in Boothbay, Damariscotta & Wiscasset is out! The article offers some great suggestions for a quick visit to the region, including Robinson's Wharf, The Boothbay Craft Brewery, Two Salty Dogs, the Village Store, Southport General...
