Whether you’re looking for a quiet getaway or planning your next family adventure, the opportunities in Maine to escape and explore, or relax and unwind, are endless. These local rental companies share their top listings for planning your next vacation,
A-LIST-May 2013 By Joe Hebert Photograph by William Cullina 01 Arboretum at Fort Williams Park Cape Elizabeth fortwilliams.org The Arboretum at Fort Williams Park is an ongoing community project that, once completed, will include 14 individual and unique landscapes around
A-LIST-April 2013 By Joe Hebert Photograph by Paul Giguere of the Maine Department of Transportation We spoke with Earle G. Shettleworth, Jr., director of the Maine Historic Preservation Commission, to learn about some of the most remarkable architecture in
A-LIST-March 2013 By Joe Hebert 01 Pineland Farms Outdoor Center New Gloucester pinelandfarms.org Pineland is a 5,000 acre farm, business campus, and recreational center. With a mission “to provide a productive and educational venue that enriches the community,” it’s
A-LIST-January 2013 By Joe Hebert 01 Madder Root Janyce Boynton, Christina + Andy Lannan etsy.com/shop/madderroot Madder Root of Old Town sells hand-printed organic linen tea towels, napkins, and produce bags. Founded on a desire to create a quality product and
A-LIST-December 2012 By Joe Hebert 01 White Nitro Trail The steepest trail at Sugarloaf, White Nitro, also boasts one of the best views on the mountain. A double black diamond, it’s not for the faint of heart. The trail is
A-LIST-November 2012 By Joe Hebert 01 Maine-ly Moose Portland 5K Race 11.10 | Deering Oaks Park This off-road course is a classic “old-fashioned” race—complete with self-proclaimed bad jokes from the race director before and after the event. This year’s Maine-ly Moose
A-LIST-October 2012 By Joe Hebert 01 Longfellow Statue Portland The Henry Wadsworth Longfellow statue in Portland’s West End neighborhood was unveiled on September 29, 1888. While historically significant, the statue is also a fun landmark for city residents—during the holidays, wrapped
A-LIST-September 2012 By Joe Hebert 01 Lawson’s Quarry Vinalhaven This abandoned quarry turned swimming hole, located just north of the village, is the perfect place to cool off after a day of island exploration. The speckled granite, used to
A-LIST-August 2012 By Joe Hebert 01 Reversing Falls, West Pembroke Spread your blanket, unpack your cheese and Pellegrino, and wait for the incredible phenomenon that is Reversing Falls. As the tide turns, the once calm water turns loud and powerful, swirling
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