Food + Beverage

The Spirit of the Coast

How the makers of Marine 01 are bringing a distinctly coastal flavor to Maine cocktails Article by Becca Abramson | Photography by Evan Kalman There’s something undeniably Maine about a spirit shaped by the sea. With the launch of Marine 01, Portland-based Bold Coast Spirits is bottling that coastal connection in a way that feels both inventive and deeply local. The new small-batch vodka, created by co-founders Jay Lombard and Stuart Littlefield, is the first release in the brand’s Marine...

Arts + Culture

A Stay Worth Framing

Inside Portland’s newest “living gallery” at The West End Collection Article by Becca Abramson | Photography by courtesy of Casco Bay Artisans As Portland’s hospitality scene continues to evolve, one beloved West End property is entering a new era without losing sight of the artistic spirit that made it memorable in the first place. This spring, The West End Collection unveiled a year-long renovation of the former Pomegranate Inn, pairing elevated boutique accommodations with a new partnership...

Life + Culture

Birds on Tap

An unlikely pairing became one of Portland Explorer’s most beloved local experiences Article by Becca Abramson | Photography by courtesy of Portland Explorer For more than a decade, Portland Explorer (formerly the Maine Brew Bus) has built its reputation on showing people a different side of Maine. This version of the state is rooted less in bucket-list tourism and more in curiosity, connection, and local discovery. Even by Portland standards, though, combining birding with brewery hopping...

Life + Culture

Cruise Control

Set sail, haul traps, and soak up summer across southern Maine with these excursions that offer a fresh perspective on some of the state’s most iconic scenery Article by Becca Abramson Lucky Catch Lobster Cruises luckycatch.com For a quintessentially Maine adventure, hop aboard a working lobster boat with Lucky Catch Cruises. The 80- to 90-minute excursion takes passengers through Casco Bay while crews haul traps and share insight into the state’s storied lobster industry. Along the way...