The Woman Reinventing How Guides Do Business

Entrepreneur Shay Bellas is launching NaviTour to help guides—and the people who book them—thrive in Maine.

Portland

SELF- Made in Maine

…than a logo. As the company built momentum, it came time to choose a headquarters. “We were literally considering the other Portland, Seattle, Austin, San Francisco, D.C., New York, and… Continue reading →

People: John Coleman | Peter Carlisle | Jeremy Litchfield

Damariscotta

Damariscotta By Land or Sea

…Tide Coop—the best organic, green grocery/produce store in the whole area! Staying away from Alewives Fabrics and Aboca Beads—too tempting. —Alexandra Laurita The Tipsy Butler B&B (technically Newcastle). —Monica Kissane… Continue reading →

Eat Maine Guide

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A Guide to the Casco Bay Islands

Issue: June 2022 | By: Alexandra Hall | Illustration: Olivia Ryder

The islands reachable via Casco Bay Lines ferry service out of Portland don’t just boast pine-dotted shores, protected harbors, tight-knit fishing communities, and sea life galore. They also offer a slew of activities: from hiking and biking trails to tennis and golf to fine dining and camping. And one thing they all have in spades is a notably slower pace of life and the bliss that comes with it.

Portland

Our Insider’s Guide to Summer in Portland

May, 2019 | By: Staff

…outdoor dining areas, but some are true retreats, complete with fairy lights, umbrellas, fire pits, and bubbling fountains. ‘Tis the season for sun-kissed days and balmy summer nights on our… Continue reading →

Waterville

Breaking Barriers

January, 2019 | By: Paul Koenig | Photography: Christina Wnek

At Thomas College, Laurie Lachance combines her experience as a first-generation college student and her decades as an economist to help students succeed

People: Laurie Lachance

Topside Inn

…hotel operates seasonally, from early May through late October, and New England hospitality abounds: You’ll sleep on high quality sheets under fluffy duvets, enjoy complimentary in-room coffee service and afternoon… Continue reading →

Elizabeth Prior

…silver and 18k gold jewelry. Classic designs in real materials meant to last a lifetime. Latitude and Longitude made to include the location of your favorite place on the planet…. Continue reading →

The Press Hotel

Magnificently reborn, The Press Hotel is proudly rooted in Portland’s past. The structure we call home was once the Gannett Building, the historic headquarters of the Portland Press Herald—the state’s… Continue reading →

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