Damariscotta Pumpkinfest!

Damariscotta Pumpkinfest!

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...
Tumbledown Mountain & the Ladies Adventure Club

Tumbledown Mountain & the Ladies Adventure Club

Last week, I hiked Tumbledown Mountain with a wonderful group of women from the Ladies Adventure Club. Here is my write-up for the LAC.  For those of you based in Maine, check out the Ladies Adventure Club! For a reasonable annual membership fee,...
A Day Trip to Peaks Island

A Day Trip to Peaks Island

Now that I’m spending more time in Portland, I’m starting to explore more of the surrounding area as well. Last Saturday, the weather was perfect for getting out and about so I decided last minute to head out to Peaks Island.  From the Old Port in...

My Portland Vacation Rental

MY PORTLAND CONDO IS NOW READY FOR RENTALS! Please message me at bbcportside@gmail.com to inquire about prices and availability! See all my photos of the condo here. I purchased this 2-bedroom/1-bathroom (sleeps 4) condo in the very heart of...
The Bomb Cyclone, Pizzas & Saunas

The Bomb Cyclone, Pizzas & Saunas

Looking for an out-of-the-ordinary winter day trip idea? Why not pizzas and saunas? Check out Downeast’s article on the Riverside Lodge & Sauna in Paris, Maine. And enjoy this little video I took off the front deck of this month’s “bomb...