MidCoast Maine

08/14/2025

The Belfast Harbor Fest is almost here!

Enjoy a weekend of maritime fun from Steamboat Landing to Front Street Shipyard.

Highlights include:
Friday evening gala with music, auctions, and hors d’oeuvres

Saturday: pancake breakfast, scenic 5K “Bug Run” (prizes: lobsters!), live music, hands‑on boat demos, shipyard tours, speakers, kids’ activities, vendors & food

Sunday: creative cardboard boat challenge, harbor rowing, music, and a Habitat for Humanity Lobster Gala

Discover more at belfastharborfest.com.

Belfast Harbor Fest, a community project of the Belfast Rotary Club, honors the maritime tradition of Belfast, Maine, provides people of all ages with opportunities to experience Belfast harbor, stimulates the economic life of Belfast and the Belfast area, fosters membership in the Belfast Rotary Cl...

08/13/2025

10 Midcoast Islands to Explore This Summer:

Ferries, lighthouses, beaches, and fresh seafood — each of these Midcoast gems is worth the trip: Bailey Island • Birch Island • Crow Island • Islesboro • Matinicus • Monhegan • North Haven • Sears Island • Seguin • Vinalhaven.

From artist havens and cliff hikes to hidden swimming holes and historic lighthouses, there’s an island adventure for every kind of explorer.

The state boasts thousands of islands, each one offering a slightly different vibe, from quiet camping getaways to bustling harbor towns.

08/07/2025

Celebrate Maine-Made at the Maine Night Market!

Celebrate Maine’s AAPI food community at the Maine Night Market on Saturday, August 23, from 5–9 PM at the Maine Tasting Center. Enjoy tastings, demos, local vendors, and a live taiko drumming performance at 6:30 PM. Free admission and plenty of parking.

An evening of learning, shopping and feasting with Maine's Asian food producers.

08/05/2025

The Brunswick Hotel reopened in May after a complete updating. Here's what it's like to stay and eat at this boutique downtown property.

08/05/2025

Harpswell’s pristine waters are producing some of Maine’s most sought-after oysters — briny, sweet, buttery, and everything in between. 🦪

With diverse microclimates and careful farming practices, local growers are putting Harpswell on the oyster map.

Sweet, salty, buttery, briny, savory, creamy, earthy, vegetal. There's an oyster flavor for practically every palate. From Casco Bay to the New Meadows River, Harpswell boasts a wide variety of microclimates, with each individual ecosystem imprinting itself on the oysters grown there.

07/30/2025

The Maine Lobster Festival starts today in Rockland. Five days of fresh lobster, live music, cooking contests, and classic coastal fun. Free admission. July 30–August 3 on the Rockland waterfront.

07/30/2025

07/30/2025

The 78th Maine Lobster Festival starts tomorrow! Lobster serving begins at noon when King Neptune and 2024 Delegate Caitlyn Lamb officially open the Festival. Remember, admission is FREE! See you at Harbor Park in Rockland, Maine! https://bit.ly/3zcQWhl

Photo courtesy of BookMarks-Maine

07/29/2025

Lobster rolls in Wiscasset, blueberry pie in South Thomaston, plus cozy inns and stunning coastal views—MidCoast Maine is the highlight of Route One. 🦞🌊 As featured in Travel + Leisure.

Take a ride along Route One for the best of Maine's stunning coastline.

07/16/2025

Summer is in full swing in Maine’s MidCoast! From sailboat parades and lobster feasts to art walks and farmers’ markets, there’s no shortage of ways to soak up the season.

Check out our latest blog for some of our favorite midsummer events — and start planning your MidCoast adventure!

Midsummer Celebrations in the MidCoast include outdoor festivals, family fun, and good vibes. There's plenty to enjoy in the sunshine.

07/15/2025

Maine’s MidCoast is shining! Several of its charming downtowns — like Rockland, Bath, Belfast, Damariscotta, and Brunswick — made the list of Maine’s prettiest. From harbors and oysters to arts and history, the MidCoast is packed with classic New England charm.

From coastal bay cities like Brunswick and Rockland, to riverfront towns like Bath and Damariscotta, these are 9 of the prettiest downtown strips in Maine.

07/10/2025

The Norumbega, known as the “Stone Castle by the Sea,” has just been named the #1 Inn in the Continental U.S. by Travel + Leisure in their 2025 World’s Best Awards! 🏆

With just 11 rooms, this historic seaside castle blends luxurious, modern interiors with the charm of its 1880s roots. Guests rave about the thoughtful details, top-notch service, and perfect location just steps from downtown Camden.

If you’re dreaming of a cozy waterfront escape with unforgettable hospitality, The Norumbega is now officially at the top of the list.

Congrats to this Maine gem! 👏

The best inns in the continental U.S. in our annual "World’s Best Awards" survey for 2025 are waterside escapes with thoughtful amenities. Here, see which inns our readers favored most.