Destinations

Welch Farm – A Journey Through Time

Welch Farm: 186 Roque Bluffs Road, Roque Bluffs, Maine 04654 | lhanscom1@gmail.comhttps://welchfarm.com/ Wouldn’t it be nice to get into a time travel machine and go back to the 1800s to experience life when things were simpler? You don’t need the time-travel machine. Use your car instead and visit the beautiful six-generation Welch Farm in Rogue […]

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Hog Bay Pottery

From Clay and Wool: The Life Threads of Charlie and Susanne at Hog Bay Pottery in Rural Maine Located in a quiet corner of Franklin, Maine, surrounded by ten acres of spruce, lupine, and the salty sea, Charlie and Susanne Grosjean have been crafting a life of creativity, artistry, and community for over five decades. […]

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Tidal Falls Preserve

Exploring the Wonders of Tidal Falls Preserve in Hancock, Maine Located along the beautiful coast of Downeast Maine, Tidal Falls Preserve in Hancock offers a charming combination of natural beauty, fascinating wildlife, and rich history. This roughly four-acre sanctuary, managed by the Frenchman Bay Conservancy, is a must-see destination for anyone seeking to witness the […]

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Lubec

  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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Escape to Mowry Beach Preserve

 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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Small Business Success Story, MaineStone Jewelry

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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A Visitors Guide to the Nordic Heritage Center

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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Small Business Success Story, Sewall House Yoga Retreats

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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Our Regions Farmers Markets and Harvest Bucks

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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