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Maine & Vactions, Travel, Places, Dining, Food & Families

reviewed:"Everything from tidal zones and bicycling advice   Now in an expanded and thoroughly updated fifth edition, The Coast Of Maine Book by Nancy English is an excellent and thorough guide for tourists and travelers who want to explore the fun, wonder, and richness to be found along the coast of Maine. An excellent, comprehensive, highly recommended informational resource, The Coast Of Maine Book offers everything from tidal zones and bicycling advice, to a host of recommended lodging and dining places, historic buildings, tips on what to expect from the weather, seasonal events, shopping, and much more."

reviewed:"Driving Maine's Grandest Backroads   Unspoiled Maine is criss-crossed with pretty roads that traverse some of the handsomest scenery in the Northeast. This book directs the traveler to the best routes with full descriptions along the way. Nothing quite like it, and you'll never wind up on some congested superhighway! Recommended for those who like to explore off the beaten track."

From dramatic rocky beaches and austere lighthouses to quiet harbors filled with lobster boats, tourists flock from around the world to photograph Maine's coastline. This book, written by two veteran photographers, tells you exactly where to go and how to go about shooting these "picture-perfect" places.
Directions to each site (including detailed maps), seasonal timing, places to eat and stay, and photographic tips accompany each site location, in addition to appendices featuring the authors' favorite places to photograph and tips on digital photography. Whether you want to capture close-up images of seaside flora and fauna or an old lobster boat to create your own postcard, this book will take you where you need to go. 60 full-color Photos, 15 maps, appendices.
reviewed:"This book was the BEST!   We followed his book to the letter and a great book with valuable infomation. Would recommend this book for anyone traveling to Maine and who likes Lighthouses. Wonderful and helpful tips."

"[This book] leads you through perfect coastal villages and along the pristine coast--all unspoiled by T-shirt or ice cream shops. For those willing to wander off the main track, Maine's breadth and diversity rarely fail to impress!" --Portsmouth Herald (Portsmouth, New Hampshire

reviewed:"The information it provides truly reflects its title.,    Great book. I have been traveling to Maine for vacations for years, and this guide still provided me with great new travel tips for areas I thought I knew well. I am returning to Maine again this summer, and will be using this book as my primary reference."

Alice Arlen, a poet, writer, and registered Maine Guide, has visited every camp in this book in more than a decade of research.
Alice Arlen's comprehensive guide describes how to get there, when to go, what to bring, rates, and the facilities and activities offered. Interviews with camp owners and selected recipes from camp kitchens round out this unique portrait of a rare and beloved way of life.
• Describes accommodations at more than 80 sporting camps
• Completely revised and expanded third edition of Arlen's classic guide In the Maine Woods
• A one-of-a-kind guide to a unique vacation destination
• Will appeal to traditional hunters and fishers as well as to urban travelers in search of a unique, rustic vacation getaway • 50 black & white photographs, 6 maps, recipes, index

"The map alone is worth the price."
Portland Sunday Telegram

"A necessaty for the hiker at Baxter Park."
Bangor Dailey News

A general guide for visitors of the Casco Bay islands in Maine and greater Portland, this book includes profiles of the major islands in the bay; features on local history, island geology, and island wildlife; information about mainland departure points and tips on how to get to the islands; and maps of the individual islands profiled in the book.

Ed Werler and his wife Mary Jane were camping in the north woods of Maine when Ed first saw Mt. Katahdin. The mountain spoke to him, inviting him to begin the life his spirit had longed for, a life lived close to nature. Ed went back to Connecticut, quit the best job he'd ever had, packed MJ and their two dogs Mickey and Pepper in the car, and headed north to his new job as Warden at the fire tower on Daicey Mountain. The year was 1947, and within a few years, Ed was a park ranger at Baxter State Park, living at Chimney Pond on his beloved mountain.

For many years, Maine's Mt. Katahdin has called to people. Some, hiking the Appalachian Trail have seen it as the end of the arduous journey north. Others, hunting or fishing in the vast Maine woods, have admired the mountain's majesty and mystery. Still other have come to Katahdin to canoe its waters, watch wildlife in its woods, and hike its trails including the challenging Knife Edge.

reviewed:"KATAHDIN CALLS...,    This is a book for people who listen when Katahdin calls and you answer by visiting, camping or living near this majestic mountain! A great read and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! "

For millennia, Mount Katahdin has loomed over the changing landscape we now call Maine's North Woods, inspiring and challenging people, from the Native Americans whose trade routes rounded its base; to Henry David Thoreau and Governor Percival P. Baxter, who forged new approaches to nature and conservation; to the hundreds of outdoorspeople who enjoy its trails and waterways each year. Superbly researched and written, this new book by Maine historian John Neff draws together rare sources and takes readers on a journey through the mountain's history, legend, and legacy. The narrative retraces the steps of Native Americans, whose spiritual approach to the mountain still resonates today; recounts colonials' first glimpses of the dramatic mountain; and accompanies Thoreau as he soaks up the landscape's majesty. Neff's analysis of the region's development through the advent of railroading and logging, sporting, and trailbuilding illustrates the history of its pathways, including the Appalachian Trail...

Author John Gibson uses an eight-day kayaking exploration as the base for his observations and musings on the significance of midcoast Maine rivers to Maine's and the country's history, and on their future use and protection. Like Thoreau did in A Week on the Concord, Gibson shows us the value of flooking closer at a world near to home, letting the natural and human history of the place sink in.

Author John Gibson uses an eight-day kayaking exploration as the base for his observations and musings on the significance of midcoast Maine rivers to Maine's and the country's history, and on their future use and protection. Like Thoreau did in A Week on the Concord, Gibson shows us the value of flooking closer at a world near to home, letting the natural and human history of the place sink in.

reviewed:"Travel wild rivers with Thoreau   One day I took my children to Disneyland, found the quietest corner of the Material Kingdom, and read The Maine Woods. I read it later in the shadows of Ktaadn. In each case I found myself fading into damp, 19th century forests, cataloging with Thoreau the flora of central Maine. Few could be the equal of Thoreau in making an account of wilderness travels: "The Jesuit missionaries used to say, that, in their journeys with the Indians in Canada, they lay on a bed which had never been shaken up since the creation, unless by earthquakes. It is surprising with what impunity and comfort one who has always lain in a warm bed in a close apartment ... can lie down on the ground without a shelter, roll himself in a blanket ... in a frosty, autumn night ... and even come soon to enjoy and value the fresh air..." "

Photographer Terrell S. Lester presents rich images of his adopted home state in Maine: The Seasons. With essays by Ann Beattie, Richard Ford, Richard Russo and Elizabeth Strout, the 120 full-color photos of Maine in all its natural and cultural glory and nuance will make residents proud and potential visitors covetous. Beattie, a half-year resident, writes, "Maine is a serious place masquerading as a summer paradise," articulating something intangible also evoked by these photos of struggling mom-and-pop fishing businesses and untouched landscapes, something that modern visitors and homeowners increasingly crave as it slips from sight: authenticity, as opposed to quaint-making gentrification.
reviewed:"Photos as rich as a great painting    On the recommendation of a friend, my wife and I stumbled into a photo gallery in Deer Isle, Maine, last week during our vacation (we are from New York) to see the work of Terrell Lester, not even aware Knopf had recently published this book. We were, in short, completely blown away by his photos, all of which, and more, are collected in this remarkable book, along with four essays of varying interest. Lester's photos are like fine art, to be specific, like the best of the Hudson River School of painters back in the 1800s who created such vivid landscapes, saturated with reds and blues and yellow (and that's just in the sky)..."

reviewed:"Peruse it at your leisure or use it as a "must see" tourbook   If you want to know where to go, and the special places to see in Maine, this book will serve as an inspiration for the unconventional traveller. It captures with its beautiful photography and concise, evocative prose the essence of all that the state has to offer. I have lived in Maine for 12 years and looking through the book reminded me of some of the beautiful places I have been, but it also showed me how many other places are left to explore! Unlike a regular tour guide, these photos bring the places to life and draw you in..."

reviewed:"Maine at Its Best   My favorite photograph in this wonderful book is the very last one - it captures the diversity, the geography, the activities, and the natural beauty of our state. Those of us who are lucky enough to live here in Maine can be proud of Bill Hubbell's appreciation of its beauty and majesty. I might add that the other 139 photos are close runners-up for my favorites!..."

"This is a book to savor."
Philip M. Isaacson, architecture critic, Maine Sunday Telegram

reviewed:"Breathtaking & captivating images of Maine homes!,    This wonderful book by Christopher Glass and Brian Vanden Brink will simply take your breath away. I keep it by by bedside and turn to it on those lonely nights when I long for summer vacations in Maine. Brian Vanden Brink's photographs are crisp and amazing and are truly an inspiration to all novice photographers out there! ..."

Join H.R. Coursen and John H. Schwartz in a short journey through Southern Midcoast Maine-home to L.L. Bean, Bowdoin College and the sights and sounds of coastal life. Photography - John Hill Schwartz, has had a lifelong interest in photography, encouraged by family members working for Kodak in the Rochester, New York area. In Vietnam he flew visual reconnaissance taking handheld aerial photos, and later ran an Imagery Interpretation section.Photography has grown as a hobby over the years, aided by living in scenic Maine, and has transitioned into a second career. Schwartz currently works in film while exploring digital, and the never-ending learning of software.He maintains an available stock inventory, but continues to shoot adding to his stock. Outdoor scenery, landscape, wildlife,and auto racing are favorites, but he he also has an extensive file of sailing and nautical photos.

Tom and Lee Szelog were the first tenants to live in the newly renovated former lightkeeper’s house at Marshall Point Light in Maine. Being a professional photographer, Tom naturally kept a visual record of their years at Marshall Point. Both of the Szelogs also kept personal journals. Now they have delved back into their journals, selecting the most vivid and interesting recollections to share with their readers. The result is a book that offers moving personal glimpses as well as arrestingly beautiful visual images.

reviewed:A joy to read and a 'must' for anyone who has ever wondered what it would be like to live in a lighthouse in our day and age.   In 1987, Thomas and Lee Szelog were two lighthouse enthusiasts who visited a series of Main shoreline beacons for their second date. Two years later (and now married) they moved into the lightkeeper's house at the Marshall Point Lighthouse in Port Clyde, Maine. Tom kept a journal, as did Lee. Tom is also an award-winning photographer. Drawing from those journals and Tom's gift for photography, the wrote and illustrated "Our Point Of View: Fourteen Years At A Maine Lighthouse" in which they share their experiences, excitement, and pleasures of living at a lighthouse in every season and through all manner of weather. They even celebrate the gulls, cormorants, whales, seals who turn up at their door, as well as the people meeting and marrying in the shadow of their lighthouse beacon. Simply put, "Our Point Of View" is a joy to read and a 'must' for anyone who has ever wondered what it would be like to live in a lighthouse in our day and age."

"Mainely Kids Is more than a rainy day guide for hardcore beach-goers. It is a way for both tourists and locals to get to know this region better and appreciate the more diverse attractions."
--Seacoast.com

Each chapter covers a variety of activities that a vacationing family can engage in during a long weekend and is accompanied by an easy-to-follow map and directions. Introductory notes contain tips about Maine weather, what to pack, handicapped accessibility, safety, traffic, and other practical pointers. Don't set off for Southern Maine without this indispensable new guidebook!

Maine-ly Fun! is jam-packed with almost eight hundred activities to do and places to go with children in Maine--from the coast to the western mountains. This book will be a godsend not only to vacationers and travelers with children to Maine, but also to parents and other caregivers who live in Maine. Among the twenty chapter headings are: The Arts, Boating, Great Ideas from Famous Maine Folks, Hiking, Islands, Books, Websites, and Crafts.

Whimsically illustrated and stuffed with enough puzzles to keep children busy until they leave home. Fun facts, activities and games all about life in Maine from Kittery to Fort Kent. Includes crossword puzzles, logic games, secret codes, mazes, word puzzles, rebuses and more! Written by the Maine author of the classic guidebook, In And Out of Portland With Children
"This is a book to savor."
Philip M. Isaacson, architecture critic, Maine Sunday Telegram

reviewed:"Not your everyday puzzle book    Different than the mass produced puzzle books - this was delightfully written and illustrated by a mother and it is entertaining and unique. Lots of interesting little tidbits about the state woven into the puzzles. Lots of fun. "

Discover a plethora of things for the family to see and do in Maine. Watch fish climb a ladder in Brunswick, take the family out to the ballgame to see the Portland Sea Dogs, and discover many other child-friendly places in the Pine Tree State.

reviewed:"A must read for families   Fun with the Family in Maine is a comprehensive guide for activities and fun destinations for kids. Our family has already used the guide several times on our excursions to Maine and all of the tips we took from the book have been a big hit with all 5 of our kids. It helps immensely that the author is a parent of young children and that she adds her own personal experiences with some of the destinations. This is a fun-filled and very well written travel book that I would highly recommend to anyone who plans a trip to Maine!! "

"For mom and dad, In and Out of Portland with Children, is a gift guaranteed to keep them coming back." --Down East Magazine, December 2005

"..a light, easily portable directory of cool things to do with members of Generation Z...sure to provide inspiration." --Boston Globe Magazine

reviewed:"Fun things to do around Maine!!!,    Love this book! Full of great ideas of things to do with kids but also a great reference of things adults would like to see too. We scouted out many of the Portland sites....the Observatory, Portland Headlight, and other seaside parks. We also drove up the coast ... My daughter thought it was great to pat a real shark!

Sometimes you just need to know what to do on a rainy day... The book is organized and covers at least a two hour radius around Portland. Highly recommend! "

Willy is an adventurous Australian shepherd. In Willy Goes To Sea, he sails on a schooner for the first time. Join him as he leaves Rockland, Maine with Captain Jim and the crew. Once the lively cargo is aboard, Willy conquers his seasickness and "lends a helpful paw or two" all over the boat. He is a good sailor and is the first to notice another boat in distress. The reader will be surprised to learn the identity of the sailor on the other boat. Enjoy this day sail out from the rugged Maine coast. Willy has the heart of Walter Mitty and loves to experience new things. Through his activity on board, he introduces the reader to nautical terms and meets assorted sea creatures. He is an excited and inquisitive learner who casts anxiety to the wind and eagerly tackles his duties. This book is for children of all ages who love Maine, the ocean, and animals. Willy shows us how to jump paws first into life.

From the Penobscots, Passaquamoddies, Puritans, and pilgrims, to the proud people "Down East," L is for Lobster is the alphabet book for all Mainers. The rhymes and text woven through A to Z teach children about the many wonders of this great vacationland. Open the pages and explore the Quoddy lighthouse, learn about Old Town Canoe Company, or search the beaches for ocean treasures. With charming, warm illustrations from Jeannie Brett, as well as playful rhymes and informative text from Maine native Cynthia Furlong Reynolds, L is for Lobster is sure to become a favorite of children, teachers, and parents. Rediscover the deep, rich woodlands and sparkling ocean playgrounds of Maine through this delightful alphabet journey!

reviewed:"Excellent reading on our Roadtrip   We bought this book for our trip to Maine The whole family found interesting facts and wonderful pictures. There is text geared to mature people - like even some adults - and, of course, the simple alphabet for the tots. We learned things about Maine we never knew and we've been going there for more than decade. Heck - our relatives who LIVE there grabbed the book. After all - Maine is WAY more than just lobsters. "

Widely recognized as the definitive trail guide to the mountains of Maine, the ninth edition of the popular AMC Maine Mountain Guide is completely revised and updated, with detailed descriptions of more than 200 summits throughout the state. Inside you'll find:
-Completely updated descriptions of more than 400 trails
-Suggested hikes for all abilities
-Updated, full-color, GPS-rendered maps
-Coverage of 20 miles of new trail in Baxter State Park
-Extensive information about Mount Katahdin
-Tips for trip planning, safety, and map and compass use

reviewed:"great help for a hike   ...this book does exactly what it intends to do - accurately describe hikes in the mountains of Maine in a compact manner. The description I needed for the mountain I was climbing was right on, and the book is nice and easy to carry along for reference or for interesting technical reading. If you like Maine and you like climbing, this book is perfect. "

Covering the most popular Maine hiking destinations, this is the hiker's guide to finding the best trails throughout the state. Foghorn Outdoors Maine Hiking guides hikers through the Appalachian chain, the White Mountain National Forest, Baxter State Park, Acadia National Park, and the North Woods, along with hikes through rural trails and remote, lush hills undiscovered by tourists. Updated, easy-to-use region and trail maps, photographs and illustrations, complete information on fees, permits, user groups, contacts, and driving directions for every possible hike.
reviewed:"Great Hiking Guide to Maine   I'm a native of Portland, and my friend (who's not originally from Maine) and I found this guide really helpful. Though I know the state well, I don't know all the little things about certain trails, such as whether certain trails allow dogs (important to my friend) or where a good place is to park the car (important to me, since I'm the one driving the two of us to these places). This guide tells you all that, and about all the hidden parking/entrance fees of certain trails. Highly recommended! "

Experience 75 hikes into historic towns, along the rugged coastline, and through Acadia National Park.
reviewed:"The Best In Maine   This is a great book for the moderate, hobby fisherman. I have been fishing in Maine all my life, however when I recently moved to central Maine I was at a loss as to where to throw my line. I bought this book last year late in the season and had very good luck with the advice given. It gives you peak times and lures to try for best results. I look forward to checking off some of the spots I missed last year and hopefully catch the big one! The only complaint I have is that it is sometimes more geared to fly fisherman than I would like. Overall a very good investment in my book! "

An updated guide to one of the East Coast's most popular hiking venues. "After more than two decades of hiking," writes Cloe Chunn, "I am even more in love with this place." "This place" is northern Maine, a magnificent and largely unspoiled stretch of landscape encompassing Baxter State Park, the Rangeley Lakes, Aroostook County, and much more. Chunn leads hikers up Maine's highest and most scenic peaks—Mounts Katahdin, Kineo, Traveler, and Doubletop—from gentle grades to vertiginious scrambling along the Knife's Edge. She leads you to waterfalls, remote ponds, lookout towers, swimming holes, and incomparable vistas. Hikes in this revised third edition range in length from 2 hours to 5 days, and provide something for hikers of all abilities... 40 black and white photographs • 51 maps • Index

Maine's dramatic coast and accessible southern mountains are some of the prime hiking destinations in the Northeast. John Gibson, the author of numerous books and articles on Maine's coast and mountains, describes the best hikes in the Western Mountains, the Oxford Hills, Evans Notch Range, the Mahoosuc Range, the Camden Hills, Monhegan Island, and Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island. Outings range from short walks for families to all-day climbs for serious hikers... 60 black & white photographs, 51 maps, index.

10 b/w photos 75 maps 5 x 7 Complete descriptions of 170 great day hikes on the AT Easy-to-read topographic maps and elevation profiles for each hike Plants, wildlife, and historical points to see along the way From the spruce forests of Tennessee and the leafy gorges of Virginia to the rolling Pennsylvania hills and the rocky heights of New England, the Appalachian Trail offers 2,200 miles of hiking opportunities. The five books in this series present accurate, detailed information for 170 day hikes (and a few overnighters), all recommended by AT experts. Where to start and finish, water sources and shelters, early exit options, and what to expect on the trail itself are described. Specially commissioned easy-to-read-and-use topographic maps and elevation profiles accompany each recommended hike; mileage data, the best direction to travel, route difficulty, and sources for additional maps and information are also included. Each book points out natural and historical featuresplants, trees, animals, landforms, bridges, vistasthat make the recommended hikes special. 37 hikes in New Hampshire and Maine

reviewed:"Great help for planning.,    ...this book was a great supplement to the regular guides and maps. It was especially helpful in the more difficult sections such as the Mahoosuc Range because it identified the most and least strenous sections - very useful in planning where to stop and how many miles to try in a day. For example, for northbound hikers, the first 9-10 miles from Route 2 north are not too bad, while the rest are a real challenge. Instead of trying for the usual 10 or more miles per day, I knew where to plan for 5-mile days. I was not disappointed... "

"If you read one fishing book this year, I'd highly recommend Tracewski's." John Holyoke, Bangor Daily News, Bangor, Maine

where, when, and how to catch game fish in Maine. From migrating stiped bass along the south coast to native brook trout in the North Woods, this book provides visiting and resident anglers with all the information they need. Both veterans and novices will benefit from the author's knowledge of aquatic biology and his years of fishing experience throughout Maine. Among the valuable information in this book: --Comprehensive coverage of the entire state includes a map of each major fishing region. --Each chapter offers a fascinating historical overview and profile of a local fishing personality. --The text covers salmon, trout, bass, pike, panfish, and saltwater species. --The author discusses both fly-fishing and spin-fishing techniques that work. --Each section provides specific trip-planning information, driving/hiking directions, and descriptions of access points. The author is donating half his profits from this book to a nonprofit conservation fund he established called Land for Future Maine Fisheries.

reviewed:"Authoritative guide to Maine waters   Really enjoyable fly fishing guide for those who love Maine, or are planning a trip to different regions. 154 pages, plenty of black & white photos throughout, with excellent color photos in the middle. One-page maps for each region add value. 95% of content is fly fishing for trout and salmon, and the only thing missing is more about smallmouth bass fishing with spin-casting tackle. "

Special features include:
* 84 spectacular calm-water trips - including 6 new destinations
* Driving, parking, and put-in directions
* Descriptions and maps of each lake, pond, and river * In-depth nature essays
* At-a-glance summaries of tour details, including prominent fish species
* Locator maps and Trip Planner to help identify the best paddles for you

reviewed:"More than 100 ponds, lakes, and rivers in Maine that are particularly suitable for canoeing and kayaking   Now in a completely revised second edition, Quiet Water Maine: Canoe & Kayak Guide identifies more than 100 ponds, lakes, and rivers in Maine that are particularly suitable for canoeing and kayaking. Each suggested trip includes directions, parking, and launch information; tour descriptions with estimates of time, distance and difficulty; notes of flora and fauna to be seen in the area; and more. Written for paddlers of all skill levels from beginner to experienced, as well as for birdwatchers, anglers, and families with children, Quiet Water Maine is enthusiastically recommended both for its attention to detail and its enthusiasm for nature."

The author of the successful Maine Sporting Camps collects here classic and favorite recipes from the proprietors of 47 of Maine's most popular traditional backwoods retreats. The folks who cook at these camps know that tasty, satisfying food is an important part of their clients' backwoods experience, and they have perfected many recipes to fill the bill. Organized by season, the recipes also include quotes from the owners.

TDojny (The New England Clam Shack Cookbook) "moved to Maine for the food"; indeed, the former Connecticut resident has an expansive knowledge of 21st-century (mostly coastal) culinary Maine. Traditional Maine fare such as Classic Down East Haddock Chowder and Molasses-Baked Maine Yellow-Eyes (baked beans), and Maine fast-food specialties like the Clam Shack Fried Clam Rolls (fried clams in a hot-dog bun) sit side-by-side Smoked Salmon and Scallion Triangles, and Chase's Daily Chipotle-Roasted Winter Squash Tacos, inspired by a new generation of organic farmers, artisan food producers and sophisticated restaurateurs. Although clearly inspired by artisanal and fresh food, Dojny doesn't hesitate to make her recipes accessible to the inexperienced cook...

reviewed:"My favorite cookbook   My husband and I just purchased a beautiful piece of property near Blue Hill Maine. When I saw this book, I thought it would be neat to have a copy at the new house. It has since become my favorite cookbook. The recipes are uncomplicated and unpretentious - no hard to find ingredients or time consuming steps - just good down to earth wholesome foods suitable for both casual family dining as well as entertaining guests. The format makes it easy to read and (occassionally) modify amounts or ingredients to suit my family's tastes. So far everything I have made from it (and that's plenty) has been really good. In addition to lots of great recipes, the author includes good info about restaurants, traditions and lore of Maine. As my husband said, "This book is just fun to read!"

My favorite recipes so far - "My Best Creamy Coleslaw" and "Paella Cleonice".

Beverly Sills: "I remember Rebecca’s grandmother Pearle...made the best shortbread cookies, and Rebecca’s book is just as delicious as those cookies!"

O, The Oprah Magazine: "Will remind you of the best summers you ever had."

Escape to the Maine seashore, an exquisite summer sanctuary where vacations stretch out forever during long, golden days and food is the stuff from which memories are made.
reviewed:"Welcome summer!,    I love this book. It is full of great stories and recipes--from the Blueberry Pie recipe on page 108 to the Lobster Roll recipe on page 209 and all of the other 70 recipes that are scattered throughout the 240 pages of this book. Rebecca covers everything: the history behind the food,the restaurant, and her family; she gives helpful tips so you can recreate the dishes easily at home--THERE IS NO BOOK OUT THERE THAT CAN COMPARE. It's not just another boring cookbook, it is an adventure."

Ranging from Kittery Point to the Canadian border, this savvy guide to finding diverse dining options in coastal Maine covers everything from high-end restaurants to diner cars and clam shacks. The author also reveals the many interesting and delicious food sources that the rocky coast has to offer, from lobster pounds to bakeries to candy stores and farmer's markets, and more. Find out where to pick your own strawberries, apples, and cranberries. Discover the freshest and most cost-saving fish markets. 50 black & white photographs, index.

reviewed:"Great guide... detailed... and inclusive a wide range of Maine Coastal Areas   Well worth getting for locals and visitors alike spending time on the Maine coast."

Nancy English is the restaurant reviewer for the Maine Sunday Telegram and writes food articles for the Portland Press Herald. She has written articles for Yankee Magazine, Portland Monthly, and the Boston Globe. She is also the co-author of Maine: An Explorer's Guide. She lives in Portland, Maine.