At the request of the residents of Squirrel Island, I have taken down this post on how to visit Squirrel Island. If you are my guest at Back Bay Cottage, please e-mail at bbcportside@gmail.com and I will send you the information separately.
2014 Boothbay Update!
Boothbay has welcomed in 2014 with quite a lot of snow so far! But every year, more and more restaurants and shops stay open later into the season or year-round. Here are a few updates on the local establishments: I was finally able to eat at Oliver's in Cozy Harbor...
Harbor Lights Festival
Last weekend, I was in Boothbay Harbor for the 28th annual Harbor Lights Festival. The weekend included a number of crafts fairs, cookie swaps and other festivities at local churches, the Festival of Trees and crafts fair at the Opera House, a Christmas carol...
A Side-Trip to Vinalhaven
On a visit to Boothbay this spring, we took a little side-trip to the island of Vinalhaven. We spent three nights at the very comfortable Tidewater Motel, right in the center of the town of Vinalhaven -- you could not ask for a better location! The Tidewater gets its...
The Latest Boothbay Update
Earlier this season, I spent a couple of weeks up in Boothbay and scoped out a few new (and old favorite) spots. Here are some of the highlights! View from the deck at Portside, Back Bay Cottage Formerly A Place Like Home -- now Rose's Café: This cozy tea room is...
Fishermen’s Festival!
Last month, I visited Boothbay for the 40th annual Fishermen's Festival. The Boothbay Register listed the full schedule of events, but here are some of my personal favorites: The Cod Relay: relay runners for four teams dressed in foul weather gear and ran around the...
What’s New in Boothbay for 2013?
There are fortunately not a lot of changes year to year in the small town of Boothbay Harbor, but that makes it all the more exciting when something new does come to town. Sunrise on a snowy December morning Here are a few new spots to check out on your next visit:...
What’s New in Boothbay for 2012?
Winter is slowly coming to an end and spring is fast approaching. The summer for Portside is filling up fast! Only a couple of summer weeks are still free, but there are a number of weeks in the spring and fall still available. So be sure to book soon! At Back Bay...
Thanksgiving in Boothbay
When I learned that I would be back in the U.S. for Thanksgiving this year, I immediately suggested that we spend the holiday in Maine. My family was easily convinced. I do miss the excitement of the summer months—the kayaking, the boat trips, the outdoor dining. ...
My Photos on Travel Zealots!
Recently, Travel Zealots published a collection of my photographs, including one photo of the most adorable Monhegan lobsterman: Click here to see the full post!
