Blogging Maine

Have you ever thought about taking a trip to remote nesting habitat for puffins? This post is a recounting of a trip to Machias Seal Island, a 20 acre rocky island claimed by both the US and Canada where more than 10,000 puffins travel each spring to nest and raise their young before returning to their life at sea.

First Published May 21, 2017 The Bug Light Kite Festival occurs every year the third Saturday of May and what a beautiful day they had this year. It's hosted by the South Portland Historical Society which has a small museum with free admission during the festival and a little store stocked with kites for those who might want to try their hand during the day. They some barbeque pits going for those who decided not to pack a lunch. The spectacular kites are made possible by members of two different clubs: the Nor'Easters Kite Club; and Kites Over New England....

If you’re ever near Brunswick, Maine and want to stretch your legs this trail is the ticket. It begins near downtown Brunswick and meanders along the Androscoggin River for about 2.6 miles...