Bar Harbor goes extreme on cruise curbs
A citizens' ballot initiative passed in Tuesday's election, clamping down even further than a recent agreement between industry and local officials.
Maine
Bar Harbor votes cruise curbs
Maine's Bar Harbor, increasingly a popular cruise port, has decided just how much is enough.
Maine-ly Lumber
A drive through rural Maine reminded PHeymont of how much the state depends on harvesting timber as well as tourists!
Fort Kent: Outpost of an Unfought War
Built for an 1830s border war that didn't happen, the Fort Kent blockhouse gives us an insight into nearly-forgotten history
Rachel Carson Refuge: A walk at the edge
PHeymont revisits one of his favorite nature spots, with its changes brought by seasons and years.
Traveling Through Space on U.S. 1, Maine
On a road trip, PHeymont found a 40-mile long model of the solar system spread out along a Maine highway.
Calais Residential Historic District, Maine
Travel Rob admires the historic homes in Calais, Maine
St. Croix No. 1 Firehouse, Calais, Maine
Gumbo was found at an interesting and much loved Firehouse in Calais, Maine
Natur Mort: Grim Beauty
On a Maine beach, PHeymont finds nature creating artwork of her own.
Fab Fungi
When you go for a walk in the woods, sometimes the most spectacular beauties are not the trees
Tired of staying in? Private island for rent...
A millionaire's paradise—a private island in Portland, Maine—is up for rent to millionaires who just want to get away from it all.
Acadia National Park fights traffic jams
Acadia will test new restrictions and a reservation policy to reduce crowding at key points in the summer.
Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge, Maine
PHeymont shares memories of a favorite spot in Maine and some thoughts on its role in our lives.
Maine campground goes full glam
KOA is jumping into the 'glamping' business by converting a Mount Desert Island Campground into what it calls a 'luxe outdoor resort.'
Small Maine port limits large ships
Smaller ports share the same concerns as some larger ones over how many cruise ship visitors they can handle at a time.