Lubec, a small town on the coast of Maine, is in Washington County with a population size of around 1237 people, according to the 2020 census. (https://www.maine.gov/dep/water/grants/SRF/2022/Maine%20City-Town%20Census%20Data%202010%20&%202020.pdf.) It borders Canada and marks the easternmost town in the United States, right where the famous red and white striped West Quoddy Head lighthouse resides. Lubec’s earliest […]
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Mowry Beach Preserve– Lubec, Maine Mowry Beach Preserve— located minutes from the town of Lubec, Maine— offers 1.2 miles of sandy beach overlooking the Lubec Channel. Mowry Beach is a part of the Downeast Coastal Conservancy, ensuring its beauty is maintained for years to come. The beach offers many […]
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MaineStone Jewelry: 346 Main Street, Wilton, ME 04294, 207-778-6560, info@mainestonejewelry.com This was a really fun visit. The owners have mined the famous Maine tourmaline stones for many years and Ron uses his great artistic talent to create beautiful exquisite jewelry from the stones. Tourmaline comes in all colors and every piece he creates is unique! They also […]
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Just in time, snow has begun to fill the landscapes of Central and Northern Maine! For those of you who have been driven stir crazy in the gap between summer’s warmth and the powder that brings in winter activity, consider the Nordic Heritage Center in Presque Isle for this season’s sporting debut! Upon arrival, the possibilities […]
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Donna Davidge, the creative mind behind Sewall House Yoga Retreats, describes it as a place where people can find healing, both physically and emotionally. Sewall House rose with the Aroostook County town of Island Falls when it was founded in 1845. Owner Donna Davidge’s great grandfather, William Sewall, built the home, and history immediately began […]
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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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