Our Stories
Hidden Shore
Summerguide 2017
“There is a thing inherent and natural, which existed before heaven and earth, motionless and fathomless…” –Laozi
The Grand Tour
Summerguide 2017
Even Maine’s replicas enjoy the air of authenticity. Step inside General Henry Knox’s graceful “Montpelier” in Thomaston.
Taste Maine Oysters!
Summerguide 2017
Our list of Maine oysters.
Yare
Summerguide 2017
A Shaggy Dog
Summerguide 2017 | view this story as a .pdf Shaggy-dog story \ sha-gē-’dȯg ‘stȯr-ē\ n: of, relating to, or being a similar humorous story characterized by digression whose humor lies in the pointlessness or irrelevance of the plot or punch line <a shaggy–dog...
Murder In Paradise: Sir Harry Oakes, the Bahamian Yankee
Summerguide 2017
One Mainer’s path to fortune, knighthood, and murder.
The Floating Opera: A Journey of Discovery
Summerguide 2017
The schooner Bagheera may be a familiar sight on Casco Bay, but did you know she leads a secret life moonlighting as a seafaring science classroom?
Authentic Maine
Summerguide 2017
The Ice Age ensured that everyone living in the State of Maine today is “From Away.”
Secrets of the “Yokelvores”
Summerguide 2017
Open the doors and see all the people.
Dream Islands 2017
Summerguide 2017
A private island opens a door to Nirvana.
Tasting Maine with Barbara Lynch
Summerguide 2017
“Erudite bad girl” Barbara Lynch talks to blind journalist (& self-confessed lobster rookie) Nina Livingstone about Maine lobster and experiencing our state through the sense of taste.
Night is a Cabaret
Summerguide 2017
Add a soupçon of naughty to your evening with Portland’s premier cabaret troupe.