Our Stories
Floating the Perfect Evening
July/August 2016
The Maine coastline has an irresistible pull during the summer months. Stay there all night long with our guide to drinking, dining, and dancing on the water.
Oyster Empire
July/August 2016
With Spat, Rebecca Charles returns to Kennebunk after nearly 20 years spent showing New Yorkers what a real Maine lobster roll is all about.
Dream Boats
July/August 2016
With on-deck Jacuzzis, baby-grand pianos, and a fleet of staff, the super yachts visiting Maine this summer are the preserve of the super-rich.
Food Truck Confidential
July/August 2016
A whole new crowd of cultural stars just rolled in. But who are they?
Conquering the Castle
July/August 2016
TIQA Cafe takes The Castle in Deering Oaks by storm with pan-Mediterranean flair.
Longfellow Serenade
July/August 2016
The rise and rise of Longfellow Square.
Dive In!
July/August 2016
No vacation is complete without a dip in the water. Luckily, you don’t need a super yacht to enjoy Maine’s waterways. Our guide to aquatic adventure will help you plunge into the best Maine summer yet.
Love Letter to Portland
July/August 2016
We were delighted to welcome the 16th-century-galleon replica El Galeón to our wharves recently.
Coping Mechanism
I breathe. “We’ve looked at houses in Kennebunk for six months.” I speak slowly, as if to a child. “Nothing is perfect. Or we can’t afford it. Our current home is old, lots of character. It’s our first house. We’ve been there for 24 years. Our children were born there.”
Dream Islands 2016
Summerguide 2016
A private island is the gateway to a true summer escape. Find your own parcel of paradise on Maine’s scattered coastline.
Acadia Exclusive, inclusive
Summerguide 2016
You may have been told what acadia is, but it’s much more vast and much more inclusive than many of us imagine.
Lobster With a Twist
Summerguide 2016
Some of the cleverest chefs anywhere ply their trade here.