The Claw Down Competition
This lively, lobster-themed culinary competition brings together local chefs and community members for a high-energy fundraiser featuring creative lobster dishes and friendly rivalry.
North of Portland and south of Acadia National Park, Maine’s MidCoast region is a vibrant destination with stunning natural beauty, dotted with charming villages for dining, shopping, and exploring. Experience world-class museums and theaters, stroll our beaches and hike our rocky coast. There’s so much here for families, foodies, adventurers, history buffs, and even relaxation seekers. Discover the Middle of Amazing.
With its distinctive coastal light and secluded rocky shores, MidCoast Maine has inspired artists like few places can. Here’s a brief guide to the region’s summer art scene.
March encourages us to slow down and embrace new perspectives. You can nurture both your mind and body with walks along the ocean, outdoor activities, and relaxing spa visits.
Fresh snowfalls, twinkling lights, and crisp air create a magical time for a romantic escape to the MidCoast. Winter is a great time for both outdoor adventure and for romantic coziness.
Get 32 pages of Maine’s MidCoast highlights, outdoor adventure, culture & food
Today we celebrate the places that make the MidCoast so special 🌎
Today we celebrate the places that make the MidCoast so special 🌎
Spring is starting to show up along the MidCoast 🌸 The grass is greener, the days are longer, and everything feels just a little more alive.
Spring is starting to show up along the MidCoast 🌸 The grass is greener, the days are longer, and everything feels just a little more alive.
❄️ Winter is the season for romance in Maine’s MidCoast.
❄️ Winter is the season for romance in Maine’s MidCoast.
❄️ Winter in the MidCoast hits different. ❄️
❄️ Winter in the MidCoast hits different. ❄️
❄️ Looking for a cozy coastal escape? MidCoast Maine is full of charming downtowns, festive lights, and plenty of ways to enjoy the season.
❄️ Looking for a cozy coastal escape? MidCoast Maine is full of charming downtowns, festive lights, and plenty of ways to enjoy the season.
Happy Thanksgiving from Maine’s MidCoast & Islands! 🍂🥧
Happy Thanksgiving from Maine’s MidCoast & Islands! 🍂🥧
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Happy Halloween from MidCoast Maine 🎃 👻
Happy Halloween from MidCoast Maine 🎃 👻
🍁 Why October is Better in Maine’s MidCoast 🍂
🍁 Why October is Better in Maine’s MidCoast 🍂
From rocky shorelines and working harbors to quiet forests and winding coastal trails, this region is shaped by nature—and worth protecting for generations to come.
However you explore, take a moment today to appreciate it.
#EarthDay #MidCoastMaine #MaineCoast #ExploreMaine
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From rocky shorelines and working harbors to quiet forests and winding coastal trails, this region is shaped by nature—and worth protecting for generations to come.
However you explore, take a moment today to appreciate it.
#EarthDay #MidCoastMaine #MaineCoast #ExploreMaine
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#MidCoastMaine #VisitMaine #SpringInMaine
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#MidCoastMaine #VisitMaine #SpringInMaine
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Cozy stays, candlelit dinners, snowy walks, and quiet coastal charm — winter might be the most magical time to visit. ❤️
Plan a romantic getaway at @captainnickelsmaine, @norumbega, @benjaminfpackardhouse, and The Lindsey Guest House, then enjoy unforgettable date nights at @noblekitchenbar, @ninajunerestaurant, @40paperrestaurant, @causewayatcraignair, and Suzuki’s Sushi Bar.
Read the blog & start planning your escape - link in bio.
#MaineMidCoast #VisitMaine #WinterInMaine #RomanticGetaway #MidCoastMaine #MaineWinter #CoastalMaine #ExploreMaine
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Cozy stays, candlelit dinners, snowy walks, and quiet coastal charm — winter might be the most magical time to visit. ❤️
Plan a romantic getaway at @captainnickelsmaine, @norumbega, @benjaminfpackardhouse, and The Lindsey Guest House, then enjoy unforgettable date nights at @noblekitchenbar, @ninajunerestaurant, @40paperrestaurant, @causewayatcraignair, and Suzuki’s Sushi Bar.
Read the blog & start planning your escape - link in bio.
#MaineMidCoast #VisitMaine #WinterInMaine #RomanticGetaway #MidCoastMaine #MaineWinter #CoastalMaine #ExploreMaine
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From high-energy winter events to slow, snowy escapes, the MidCoast is full of reasons to get outside.
🛷 U.S. National Toboggan Championships at @camdensnowbowl (Feb. 6–8)
🧊 Thompson Ice House Ice Harvest in South Bristol (Feb. 15)
⛏️ State of Maine Ice Carving Championship in downtown Belfast (@ourtownbelfast ) (Feb. 27–March 1)
In between, take it at your own pace—snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, skating on frozen ponds, or simply soaking up the quiet beauty of winter.
More winter ideas + event details in the bio ❄️
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From high-energy winter events to slow, snowy escapes, the MidCoast is full of reasons to get outside.
🛷 U.S. National Toboggan Championships at @camdensnowbowl (Feb. 6–8)
🧊 Thompson Ice House Ice Harvest in South Bristol (Feb. 15)
⛏️ State of Maine Ice Carving Championship in downtown Belfast (@ourtownbelfast ) (Feb. 27–March 1)
In between, take it at your own pace—snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, skating on frozen ponds, or simply soaking up the quiet beauty of winter.
More winter ideas + event details in the bio ❄️
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Happening now across the region:
🎄 @wiscassetholidaymarketfest
✨ @boothbaylights
🌊 @christmasbythesea_maine
🌟 Gardens Aglow at @coastalmainebotanicalgardens
🚂 North Pole Express at @boothbayrailwayvillage
🎁 @brunswickdowntown `s Holiday Events
🎅 Santa Express on the Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad
🚎 Trolley Christmas Caroling during @mainstreetbath ’s Old Fashioned Christmas
Plan your seasonal getaway and explore all the cozy details at the link in our bio!
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Happening now across the region:
🎄 @wiscassetholidaymarketfest
✨ @boothbaylights
🌊 @christmasbythesea_maine
🌟 Gardens Aglow at @coastalmainebotanicalgardens
🚂 North Pole Express at @boothbayrailwayvillage
🎁 @brunswickdowntown `s Holiday Events
🎅 Santa Express on the Belfast & Moosehead Lake Railroad
🚎 Trolley Christmas Caroling during @mainstreetbath ’s Old Fashioned Christmas
Plan your seasonal getaway and explore all the cozy details at the link in our bio!
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We wish you a night full of sweet treats and spooky thrills!
#Halloween #MaineAdventures #FallInMaine #midcoastmaine
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We wish you a night full of sweet treats and spooky thrills!
#Halloween #MaineAdventures #FallInMaine #midcoastmaine
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While fall fades elsewhere, the MidCoast is just hitting its stride. Vibrant foliage meets ocean views, cozy inns drop to off-season rates, and harbor towns slow to a peaceful pace. From pumpkin festivals to train rides through golden forests, it’s Maine’s best-kept secret season. 🌊🚂🎃
Start planning your fall getaway: https://mainesmidcoast.com/october-is-better
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While fall fades elsewhere, the MidCoast is just hitting its stride. Vibrant foliage meets ocean views, cozy inns drop to off-season rates, and harbor towns slow to a peaceful pace. From pumpkin festivals to train rides through golden forests, it’s Maine’s best-kept secret season. 🌊🚂🎃
Start planning your fall getaway: https://mainesmidcoast.com/october-is-better
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This lively, lobster-themed culinary competition brings together local chefs and community members for a high-energy fundraiser featuring creative lobster dishes and friendly rivalry.
Part of the Maine Lobster Boat Racing tradition, this event showcases working lobster boats competing for speed, pride, and bragging rights in Boothbay Harbor.
A unique waterfront fashion show that blends coastal style with community spirit, featuring locally inspired designs and models in a festive harbor-side setting.