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Do This, Food, Guides

Take a tour of 17 candy stores in southern and Midcoast Maine

by Aimsel Ponti August 19, 2024March 12, 2026

Go for the size of the selection or old-time charm.

Do This, Guides

Here are 8 things to do with kids during summer vacation in Maine

by Megan Gray and Ray Routhier June 24, 2024June 12, 2026

Things to do for kids and families range from amusement parks and drive-in movies to day trips to museums or natural wonders.

Do This, Guides

Check out Maine’s fairs and festivals this fall

May 28, 2024September 24, 2024

Here’s a list of some you might want to check out this year.

Food, Restaurant reviews

Best 75 places to eat and drink in Greater Portland in 2024

February 26, 2024October 6, 2025

Press Herald restaurant critic Andrew Ross’ picks for the area’s top restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries and bars.

Food, Guides

Map: Find the best 75 places to eat and drink in Greater Portland for 2024

February 26, 2024February 27, 2025

Restaurant critic Andrew Ross chose the best restaurants of the year.

Do This, Guides, Maine, Outdoors, Sports

Where to go sledding across southern and central Maine

by Aimsel Ponti January 5, 2024June 12, 2026

It wouldn’t be winter without some good, old-fashioned sledding. We’ve rounded up some spots for you to do just that. Gather up the kids or your young-at-heart pals and head for the hills! GREATER PORTLAND Deering Oaks Bordered by Deering, Forest and Park Avenues. Portland. portlandmaine.govThe hill isn’t huge, but that makes it ideal for […]

Guides, Maine

Where to go ice skating across southern and central Maine

by Amber Carter Assistant Web Editor December 6, 2023June 12, 2026

These spots, from Auburn to Kennebunk, range from free outdoor ponds to full-service arenas with rentals and more.

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Halloween guide: Haunted walks, ghost tours and more

October 9, 2023October 27, 2023

Oct. 23-26 Spirits Alive: Walk Among the Shadows Details: The guided tour through Portland’s oldest historic landscape is called Portland’s Inferno 1866, Fire and Resurgence. You’ll learn the history of the devastating blaze and will “meet” several notable figures involved with it, including journalist John Neal, Portland’s first Black fireman William Ruby and fire survivor […]