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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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 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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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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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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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 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 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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Wolf Cove InnRoy and Sue The lovely Wolf Cove Inn has a fascinating history. According to the current owners, Roy and Sue Forsberg, “In 1894, the Wolfs of Pennsylvania built a four-bedroom “cottage” on the property as a summer home for the family. The Maine dining room and the current Winter Harbor Suite, Casco Bay Room, and […]
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Today’s recipes will be different from what we have done in the past, in that they will stray away from the two cookbooks that we have been using since the start of this series. Today’s recipes come from Yankee Magazine and Kitchn, though the recipes are still very New England all the same! Boiled dinner […]
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