1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (54+ words) Both Brass Roots Fest in South Portland and the Maine Cheese Festival in Pittsfield are happening today. Brass Roots Fest has moved its location because of rain. Both Brass Roots Fest in South Portland and the Maine Cheese Festival in…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago   (1725+ words) You can live in Maine for decades and still discover a road, island, or shoreline you somehow missed. That is part of the fun. Familiar coastal routes often hide side trips that feel surprisingly fresh once you finally stop and…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (1743+ words) A good country market can turn a quick grocery stop into the kind of place you remember long after the bags are unpacked. In Maine, small shops like these still offer local products, changing seasonal finds, and the kind of…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (1106+ words) When Jedediah Talbot started his business as a professional trail builder in Maine in 2004, he had a hard time finding work in the state. For five years, he mostly got jobs in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. “It was an uphill…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (839+ words) OutdoorsThe BDN outdoors section brings readers into the woods, waters and wild places of Maine. It features stories on hunting, fishing, wildlife, conservation and recreation, told by people who live these experiences. This section emphasizes hands-on knowledge, field reports, issues,…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (1782+ words) The coast gets plenty of attention in autumn, but the real color show often starts farther inland. Head north or into the mountains and you can catch Maine’s leaves changing before many seaside towns reach their peak. Cooler nights help…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (581+ words) HousingThis section of the BDN aims to help readers understand Maine’s housing crisis, the volatile real estate market and the public policy behind them. Read more Housing coverage here. What was once the Buck’s Harbor Inn in Brooksville has been…...

6+ day, 21+ hour ago   (1303+ words) Pizza tastes a little different when the table is moving on railroad tracks. This Maine train excursion turns a simple ride into a food-filled outing through quiet countryside, with vintage cars adding plenty of old-school character. The special experience includes…...

6+ day, 21+ hour ago   (1683+ words) A quiet road can feel completely different once the headlights are the only thing cutting through the dark. Maine has plenty of rural routes where old stories still cling to wooded curves, lonely intersections, and stretches of road with very…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (1732+ words) A good meal just hits differently after a day in the mountains. Western Maine has plenty of restaurants that fit naturally into a road trip, especially when you have spent hours hiking, skiing, or exploring near the water. The scenery…...