The Beaches of Maine
If there’s one thing that Maine has plenty of, it’s beaches. With more than five and a half thousand miles along the coast, you’ll find hundreds of beautiful vantage points where you can sunbathe, build a sand castle with your children, or, if you’re brave enough to deal with the cold, go in for a […]
Written by Kathy Hawkins on May 30, 2007
Filed Under Maine, Coastal
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Maine Lighthouses
For most people, lighthouses evoke a sense of history and romance. These seaside towers date back to ancient Egypt, with the 400-foot tall stone Lighthouse of Alexandria built in the 3rd century BC. Most modern lighthouses were built in the 19th or 20th century on a much smaller scale, with a single beacon to light […]
Written by Kathy Hawkins on May 30, 2007
Filed Under Maine, Portland, Coastal, History
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Maine’s Best Diners
Along with the rest of New England, Maine is known for unpretentious, down-home, comfort food like meatloaf, mashed potatoes, pot roast, chicken pot pie, and other traditional dishes. Nothing too fancy, it’s the kind of food that’ll stick to your ribs and fill you up with memories of the meals your grandmother might have cooked […]
Written by Kathy Hawkins on May 30, 2007
Filed Under Maine, Restaurants, People, Food
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