Fryeburg Fair

Fryeburg Fair

The 50th annual Fryeburg Fair is still on through this weekend! Click here for details on the fair and the schedule of events. It’s worth a day trip–it’s a bit of a drive from Boothbay but a beautiful drive especially this time of year. I combined...
48ish Hours in Portland

48ish Hours in Portland

In December, I had the opportunity to spend a few days in Portland, Maine. I confirmed my hunch that this may be my favorite small city in America. December was chilly, but fighting low temps is worth it to see the wonderful displays of holiday lights. A family had...
A Visit to the Oxbow Brewery

A Visit to the Oxbow Brewery

Just a 30 minutes’ drive from Boothbay Harbor is Oxbow Brewery’s Newcastle tasting room. It’s a cozy room that serves beer and nibbles and offers board games and books for those who just want to (drink and) hang out for a while. They also...
Pies on Parade

Pies on Parade

Last month was Rockland’s annual Pies on Parade fundraiser for the local food bank. It’s a great event that’s a win-win-win for everyone: it raises money for a good cause, it acquaints locals and visitors with shops, restaurants and inns they may not...
A Camden Christmas

A Camden Christmas

The first weekend of December, just an hour up the road from Boothbay, Camden celebrates Christmas by the Sea. I made it up this year for Friday evening’s festivities, including carols at the library and a parade through the downtown. Shops were open late...