One of the great things about our state is that we are never very far from natural beauty, clean open spaces, and fresh food! Maine’s agricultural industry works to bring fresh produce, meat, and prepared items to our state and the country throughout the year. On the local level, one can usually come face to face […]
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On July 24, 2021, a group of students, faculty and staff representing the Undiscovered Maine project team went on a “trade mission” trip to DownEast Maine to learn about the area and businesses. What we learned from a couple of micro-businesses is important for every business to know. Burke Hill Farm, 20 Blackwoods Rd, Cherryfield, […]
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In the mid-1970s, the Saint Regis Paper Company commissioned a team of three Mainers to carve a road for commercial logging trucks through the heart of the central Maine wilderness. The road followed the natural ebbs of the land and ran all the way to Canada. Now, County and Stud Mill Road, which join along […]
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Have you heard of Maine’s Whoopie Pie Festival? Held yearly in Dover-Foxcroft, this festival pays homage to the sweet treat. Since 2011, the whoopie pie festival has been Maine’s official treat. For anyone who isn’t aware, a whoopie pie is comprised of two soft cookies with a whipped filling sandwiched between the two. Whoopie pies […]
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In Maine, there is no shortage of fairs. These fairs have so many things to do, with something fit for everyone. Many of these fairs are occurring in one of our beautiful regions! As summer is just beginning, we have created an aid to see where some of the fairs are this summer, along with […]
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When you think of Maine, do you think of a lighthouse? This is a widespread association for the state, perhaps even the most popular (after lobster, of course). When you realize that Maine has 65 different lighthouses spread amongst the state, you can see a fair association. Today, we have decided to go over 4 […]
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Maine is already known for the famously grown blueberries, but what could make them better? Mimi’s Maine Blueberry Cobbler could enhance the amazing blueberry experience. The recipe can be found HERE, or can be viewed below! My family is one that loves their deserts after dinner, so this will have to become something that I […]
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Taft Point Preserve is part of the Frenchman Bay Conservancy with 65 acres of woodlands and a half mile of ocean frontage. The phenomenal views of Schoodic Mountain, Stave Island, the Acadia mountains ad Schiefflen Point are worth the walk. It was a beautiful day in May. The drive from the Bangor area to Gouldsboro […]
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Rolling FattiesRolling Fatties Food Truck Partners Polly and Rob MacMichael met while working at a restaurant, and after pursuing divergent career paths they decided to start their own restaurant business so they could work together, spend more time together, and have fun together! Given the challenges of starting a new restaurant, they decided to start […]
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Welcome to Bigelow Fields! The Weavers at Bigelow FieldsThe Weavers at Bigelow Fields Bigelow Fields was started by first-generation ranchers Michael and Nichole Weaver along with their children, the second-generation ranchers Barrett and Nevada. Nichole grew up in Stratton and met Michael, who is from Alaska, while he was stationed in Rangeley serving in the […]
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