Guides

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What to Pack in a Beach Picnic Basket from a Maine General StoreA good beach picnic begins with food that travels well, feels connected to the place and does not turn lunchtime into a logistical exercise. A Maine general…
Ten New Books That Capture Life on the Maine CoastMaine’s coast is often pictured as a postcard of red lobster boats, weathered wharves and bright summer cottages. The best books set beside these waters offer…
The story behind our favourite handwoven textiles from coastal MaineAt Beyond the Sea, textiles often begin with a quiet moment: a visitor runs a hand across a woven runner, asks where it was made, and notices how the pattern…
A Beginner Guide to Collecting Seaglass at Lincolnville BeachLincolnville Beach sits along the rugged Penobscot Bay coast of mid-coast Maine, a stretch of cobbled shoreline that has welcomed sailors, fishermen, and…
Five Maine Authors Worth Discovering This SeasonWhen our bookseller at Beyond the Sea begins curating seasonal reading lists, the rhythm of the Maine coast shapes every recommendation. Spring along Penobscot…
Pairing Local Maine Cheeses With Toasts And ChutneysA wedge of tangy farmhouse cheese on a slice of sourdough with a spoonful of sharp chutney is one of life's simple pleasures. For Australian readers who travel…
New England gifts to warm up friends across the miles this winterWhen the mornings turn crisp in Hobart or the sea breeze bites a little harder at Coogee, many of us start planning little parcels of joy for friends and…