This summer, I finally made it to the Boothbay Railway Village! I was lured over by the Rails, Tails & Ales Festival where we were able to sample 10 different local beers as we explored the railway grounds and buildings. There were also 60+ antique cars...
In September, I attended the Fifth Annual Claw Down at the Ocean Point Marina in East Boothbay. It was my second Claw Down. It was a great opportunity to try the best and most creative lobster dishes local chefs can come up with, as well as to enjoy a festive...
Our friends and neighbors at Two Salty Dogs have won the title of best pet store in Maine once again! It's a great little shop for picking up a Maine souvenir for your favorite furry friend. But don't take my word for it. Ask my friends and frequent Two Salty Dogs...
Earlier this month on a visit to Boothbay, I made a couple of little upgrades that I hope will benefit future guests! I bought a bluetooth speaker for the den. It's a Harman Kardon speaker with great sound. For those who like their CDs, you can still...
Last month, I had the wonderful experience of dining at The Lost Kitchen in Freedom, Maine. Despite being in the middle of absolutely nowhere (as confirmed by the owner), The Lost Kitchen has become widely known as Maine's top restaurant. Dining at The Lost Kitchen is...
Many of you have tried kayaking next door at Tidal Transit. There's really no better way to explore the harbor and the coves farther afield. Last fall, I kayaked out the east side of the harbor, then crossed over to the east side of the harbor at Tumbler Island. I...
I had the chance to try a few new restaurants in town on recent visits. I've added these to my full restaurant recommendations list as well. Chowder to go from Waves - yum! Waves is at 43 Commercial St. where the old Ebbtide used to be. For Ebbtide fans, you'll...
In July, I finally went on CAP'n FISH's Kennebec tour, a 44-mile loop from the Harbor, through Townsend Gut (separating Boothbay from Southport Island), across to Bath, down the Kennebec and open ocean back to Boothbay Harbor. Boothbay Harbor, East Side This trip...
Bigelow Laboratory, or the National Center for Marine Algae and Microbiota, was founded in 1974 but they constructed a beautiful new campus for their 70+ scientists and other staff in East Boothbay just a few years ago. In July, I attended an open house there. We...
On my last trip to Maine, I finally did something I had been wanting to do for a long time. I went on a haunted tour of Boothbay Harbor. I didn't know what to expect, how hokey this was going to be. But I felt the Red Cloak Haunted History Tour got the balance right....
