Sailing on Penobscot Bay

Wayfarer Marine Announces the Penobscot Bay Cup

1/3/2011 - Wayfarer Marine, Camden Yacht Club, several local boatyards and boat builders are organizing a regatta for boats of all shapes and sizes. The Penobscot Bay Cup will be held the weekend of August 20-21, 2011. The event organizers have the support of local business communities and yacht clubs in and… SEE MORE

Paolina’s Way

8/11/2010 - Turning the ordinary into the extraordinary is practically a stock-in-trade for Camden restaurants. Take Paolina's Way, an alley-side eatery that turns out gourmet pizzas fit for the grandest occasion. The recipes used in the wood-fired oven here have been passed from generation to generation, and diners are the better for… SEE MORE
The view from Mount Battie, looking down upon Camden Harbor

Camden Hills State Park

8/2/2010 - If you came to Camden, you better have packed more than just flip-flops. The Camden Hills offer some of the most scenic strolls in Maine, whether you decide to tackle the steep half-mile hike up Mount Battie (the trail starts at the end of Megunticook Street, shown at the point… SEE MORE

Market Basket, Rockport

7/27/2010 - It’s a bit of a walk if you arrive by boat, but a trip to the Market Basket for some baguettes, the latest New York Times, and a few choice provisions is worth the trip. The sandwiches are some of the best in the midcoast, encompassing everything from a reuben… SEE MORE
Every launch at Rockport Marine is a celebration that the entire local community enjoys.

Rockport Marine

7/27/2010 - Maine is the center of wooden boatbuilding in the United States, and certainly one of the most talented yards in the state is Taylor Allen’s Rockport Marine. Allen was just a boy when his father, Luke Allen, bought the Sail Loft Restaurant in 1962 and began hiring the best boatbuilders… SEE MORE
Shepherd's Pie is a short walk up the hill from Rockport Harbor

Shepherd’s Pie, Rockport

7/27/2010 - No one wants to mess with a good thing, which is why people were worried when chef Brian Hill said he was opening a pub in Rockport village in early 2010. Never mind that Hill promised to keep his infamous Camden bistro, Francine, intact and would actually somehow maintain a… SEE MORE

Rayr Wine and Spirits, Rockport Harbor

7/27/2010 - Every ship needs a well-stocked liquor locker, and Rockport is home to a wonderful place to replenish the libations. RAYR offers more than 500 different wines as well as a delightful selection of port, rum, and other liquors. The owners opened the store a couple of years ago after attending… SEE MORE