The IJ is reprinting some of the late Beth Ashley’s columns. This is from 2007. People loved our story. Rowland and I had been friends when we were very young teenagers, eons ago, ...

If you're dreaming of a winter retreat with floor-to-ceiling windows, forest views, and a crackling fire, this A-frame is ...

There's a new ranking for Oregon, following others that claimed that Oregon is the least romantic state for the holiday, ...

Maine's coastal oyster trail is perfect for seafood lovers. With over 3,500 miles of coastline and 75 businesses to visit, a delicious and briny trip awaits!

I’ve spent 95% of my time living on the East Coast of the United States, and for the most part, I’ve loved it. We are lucky because there are so many great places for East Coast family vacations – ...

This time five years ago, Portland was gearing up for a new winter festival modeled after Quebec City's famed Carnaval ...

From a Denver hotel resembling an aspen grove to national-parks-adjacent stays with mountain-bike rentals and train access into the Grand Canyon, these new places are definitely on our vacation radar ...

After nearly a year of debate over the environmental merits, a slightly scaled back proposal to expand parking at the ...

The area has a great variety of indie booksellers, in Portland, South Portland, Biddeford, Brunswick and beyond.

Chef Mimi Weissenborn, executive chef of Sur Lie in Portland, Gather in Yarmouth and the Catface Café in Biddeford, will be one of the 15 contestants on the new season of Bravo's hit series "Top Chef.

Boothbay Harbor’s celebration period runs from November 16 to December 31 with a range of special events taking place during ...

Portland is an absolute cornucopia when it comes ... 20 Gilsland Farm Road, Falmouth. Admission is free. Maine Audubon’s headquarters are on a 65-acre sanctuary with more than 2 miles of ...