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Rolling Fatties Food Truck

Rolling Fatties

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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Bigelow Fields Bison

Bigelow Fields

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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Island Falls Opera House

Island Falls Opera House Success Story

Renovated Island Falls Opera House 2021 An old Opera House, holding a variety of history, still stands tall in the small town of Island Falls, ME. The 127-year-old structure is currently undergoing renovations by Chris Hartin and his family. After moving to Island Falls in 2003, Hartin grew up curious about the Opera House and the potential […]

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Freshly made ployes

Maine Recipe: Ployes

Ployes If you’re from Northern Maine, you know what a ploye is. For anyone who isn’t, it’s a French-Acadian food, made of buckwheat flour. They’re often compared to a pancake or a crepe, though they’re a bit different from both of them. For many french families in Maine, they’re a staple. I grew up in […]

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Northwoods Nectar

Northwoods Nectar When Holly and Steve Hardwick started Northwoods Nectar in the fall of 2012, they had plans to operate one thousand taps, all of which they installed themselves in four feet of snow at 20 below zero in January of 2013. Eight years later, the couple now operates 4,450 taps over roughly 80 acres. Maple sugar production […]

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Baked Macaroni and Cheese with a Twist + Maple Cashew Bark

Maine, and New England as a whole, is home to many comfort foods that are perfect for any time of year. Macaroni and cheese is a staple in many parts of the U.S., but try out this recipe from New England Today for a special baked macaroni and cheese that has tomatoes and sausage in […]

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Hiking

Maine is naturally very hilly and forested, and so it has become a great place to find the perfect hike! Because our hills are variable in terms of their difficulty, length, and height, so there is a hike for almost everyone! The Appalachian Trail is a major part of our trail infrastructure, snaking its way […]

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Loons on Flagstaff lake

Green Bean Casserole and Steamed Chocolate Pudding

Green bean casserole is a dish enjoyed by many during the colder months of the year. It’s one of those things you come to expect at a New England dinner table, and makes the perfect side dish for a number of different proteins, or even as a standalone dish! It’s got everything you would want […]

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Valentine's Day

Romantic Maine

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and Maine has plenty of romantic getaways. If you have been dreaming of getting away from the hustle and bustle to unwind and relax, take a look at these beautiful B&B’s in our different regions. Western Maine The Grand Victoria Inn B&B is located in Bethel; a quaint […]

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Maine’s Historical Sites

Maine is filled to the brim with incredible history in many forms! Each of our regions have plenty of historical sites to explore, a few of which we have highlighted here! Not only are these great for education, but many of the historical sites that Maine hosts are also great for sightseeing, and there is […]

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