Portland, Maine, just 20 minutes south of Freeport, has been named “Top Craft Beer City In The World” by website Matador Network. (Matador Network bills itself as “the world’s largest independent travel publisher, with over 12 million unique monthly visitors”). Shout-outs were even given to specific local breweries including, Allagash, Maine Beer Company, Bissell Brothers,… Read more »
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Flavors of Freeport 2017
Flavors of Freeport, 2017 is almost here! One of Freeport’s signature events, Flavors of Freeport, features a weekend of food and fun, and two nights of premier events! The Chef’s Signature Series on Friday and a Funkadelic dance party with Motor Booty Affair on Saturday, showcasing Freeport area restaurants, and food & alcohol producers. Throughout the weekend… Read more »
Freeport B&B Celebrates Ten Years
Celebrating 10 great years in business as of September 12, 2016! We are delighted to share the news that we have enjoyed ten years as Innkeepers of James Place Inn and we are looking forward to many more. Both Robin and I having come out of the corporate work world, we were looking for a… Read more »
Favorite Maine Sites
While the calendar is still marking summer, the weather has turned deliciously crisp! September in Maine is by far my favorite month here in Maine. The days typically range in the low-to-mid 70’s while the nights hover around 50 degrees – perfect for sightseeing and then a good night’s rest. The icing on the cake?… Read more »
Back To School Shopping
Back to school shopping is here. Hard to believe it is August 1st however, here we are once again. Time to think about backpacks, new pants (that fit), shoes. Yet there is still summer to be enjoyed, so why not combine your back-to-school shopping with a little vacation? Freeport is your perfect destination. Spend a… Read more »
Ferry Between Portland & Nova Scotia
There is a new ferry in town, running between Portland and Nova Scotia. This new ferry is smaller than that running last year however, it is much faster. The ferry running the past two years emphasized luxury with sleeper cabins, three restaurants, two bars and a casino. The trip took about ten hours as it made its… Read more »
Portland Science Center a Great Addition
The Portland Science Center in Portland, Maine is a great addition to the offering of activities in and around the Freeport area. Located just twenty minutes to the south of Freeport, Portland Science Center opened last fall with the “Body Works” exhibit. The current exhibit is a “double-feature” with “Space: A Journey To Our Future”… Read more »
Maine Restaurant Week 2016
Maine Restaurant Week 2016 is soon to be underway. This is the 8th annual MRW, the statewide celebration of Maine’s restaurant community, a community filled with hospitality professionals who depend on year-round business from loyal and adoring customers. What better time to explore all of the amazing food Maine has to offer, taking advantage of no… Read more »
Maine Foodie Tours
Maine has really hit it big on that national food scene in the past few years, and with good reason. With so much fresh seafood, amazing locally grown beef, and an abundance of fresh produce, there has never been a better time to partake in one of the many food tours offered in Portland, just… Read more »
