His smile reminds me of something grandfatherly, although he’s about the same age I am.  Jay Horne shook my hand and gave me a clap on the back as I strode into his new brewery and tasting room in Wat[read more]

If you are looking to mix fun outdoor activities with must-stop local eats fit for the Food Network, while sampling some of Maine's finest craft beverages, Wilton and Farmington will scratch that itch[read more]

Fewer things are more indicative that autumn has arrived in Maine than trees laden with apples. From wild roadside trees – as unkempt as can be – to meticulously cultivated orchards, this time of year[read more]

Farm-to-flask has been around since the colonial era, when Americans believed that fermented and distilled drinks were a cure-all for pain, illnesses and general fatigue. And when one didn’t have the [read more]

Camden Gets its First Waterfront Distillery Blueberries are on the menu this year for Camden’s first distillery. Though instead of that sweet, jammy taste one expects from a pie or even a brew, Blue [read more]

For nearly 30 years, the nonprofit Portland Trails has worked to assemble an impressive 70-mile network of recreation trails in the Portland region. Among these gems, the Presumpscot River Trail offer[read more]

Kombucha: lately, it’s hard to avoid talk of the fermented drink lauded for its health benefits, funky flavor and historic provenance. With origins traced to ancient China, “booch” is hardly a trend.[read more]

Nestled between a Weathervane restaurant and a Starbucks, and directly across from the Kittery Trading Post in southern Maine, Woodland Farms Brewery is quietly making its mark amongst the giants in t[read more]

On a brisk Sunday afternoon last October in downtown Portland, a gleeful couple got into my car as I tapped the little pink icon to notify Lyft they were ready to head to their next destination. “So [read more]