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twilight at Popham Beach, Phippsburg, Maine

Beach Life in the MidCoast

General, Trips, Family Travel, OutdoorsBy MikeApril 25, 2025

Beach life in the MidCoast is as varied as the region, with its long, winding coastline and countless freshwater ponds and lakes—its all about enjoying the water.

Ice covered lake at sunrise

Ice Season is Here!

Trips, Family Travel, Outdoors, Food, GeneralBy MikeFebruary 13, 2025

It’s ice season, time to bundle up and get outside to enjoy your favorite winter activities on the glistening surfaces of frozen lakes and ponds throughout the MidCoast.

Adirondacks on the lawn facing the ocean, next to a cedar shingled building, Monhegan Island, Maine

Start Planning Your Visit to Maine’s MidCoast

Food, General, Family Travel, Trips, OutdoorsBy MikeJanuary 23, 2025

Whether you’re a foodie, history buff, outdoor adventurer, or simply looking to unwind with a book by the ocean, start planning your visit to Maine’s MidCoast today!

Lobster traps on a dock in Port Clyde, Maine

On The Way to Acadia, Explore the MidCoast

General, Trips, Family Travel, Outdoors, FoodBy MikeDecember 19, 2024

Traveling to Acadia from the south, you’ll pass through Maine’s MidCoast and Islands region. The area is arguably Maine at its best. This is where “the mountains meet the sea.”

Festival of Lights, Rockland, Maine

Festive Lights and Cozy Nights in the MidCoast

Food, General, Family Travel, Trips, OutdoorsBy MikeNovember 12, 2024

With winter on the horizon, MidCoast villages and towns bustle with festive energy and holiday activities. Here are a few worth checking out!

Carrots, radishes, peppers and apples -- autumn harvest

Celebrate Fall Flavors in the MidCoast

General, Trips, FoodBy MikeOctober 10, 2024

The crisp air and bright fall foliage mean locally harvested seasonal foods will be front and center on menus throughout the MidCoast. Here are a few of our favorites.

Fireworks over Boothbay Harbor, Windjammer Days

Get Ready for Summer Festivals

Family Travel, Outdoors, General, Trips, FoodBy MikeApril 23, 2024

There’s a MidCoast summer festival to celebrate nearly every taste in music, food, and simply having fun in the sun.

Photo collage of books by MidCoast Maine writers including Elizabeth Strout, Adam White, Rachel Carson, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Elizabeth Gilbert, Tess Gerritsen

Writers of the MidCoast

GeneralBy MikeApril 22, 2024

You may not realize how many famous Maine writers have ties to the MidCoast, having either lived in or written about the region.

Stylish young couple walking their dog on a trail, late autumn in MidCoast Maine

Your Style Guide for the MidCoast

General, Trips, Family Travel, OutdoorsBy MikeDecember 8, 2023

Whether you live year-round in the MidCoast or are just visiting, here are some tips on what to wear and where to get it. Find yourself some well-made basics, extra layers, and some flannel!

Medomak Gallery in Warren, Maine

Antique Hunting Season is Underway!

Outdoors, General, Trips, Family TravelBy MikeNovember 14, 2023

The summer crowds are gone, but antique shops large and small are open and offer some great finds and fall-bargain prices. Plan ahead, explore, and enjoy!

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