When in Maine, we like to visit our favorite Maine brewery, Oxbow. They have two tasting locations, one in Portland and another in Newcastle, and we prefer the latter. The Newcastle location is rustic and cozy and quintessential Maine. On this visit I discovered yet another reason to prefer the Newcastle location.
Read moreGreetings from Maine: Part One
Greetings from Maine! It seems just as the majority of the country is gripped in a cold snap, we decided to go to one of the places in the country that is sure to be even colder. We are visiting dear friends here in Maine and staying cozy and warm despite the morning temps of -15° F and the daily highs of 10° F.
Read moreThe Magic of Monhegan
We took the ferry over to Monhegan Island, just for the day though I would have gladly missed the ferry back to the mainland. Picture this: A charming, weathered artist colony, a small village comprised of saltbox cottages and sleepy summer bungalows. Intricate trails (sometimes footpaths) meander through dense, New England woods, a trail system curated by numbers that you follow on the tiny island map given to you on the ferry ride over.
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