Guides

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A Tasting of Local Olive Oils and Vinegars for Better SaladsA good salad dressing can make a handful of leaves taste like a considered meal. The difference often comes down to the balance between a fragrant extra-virgin…
The Joy of Reading Old Maps of Penobscot BayAn old map can make a room feel larger. Its lines lead the eye beyond the walls, across water and islands, towards harbours, headlands and places shaped by…
Ideas for a Teen’s Summer Reading List from Our YA ShelfSummer reading looks different in Australia. The long break runs through December and January, when a teen might move between a family beach trip, a hot…
Local History Spotlight: The Old General Store That Became Our BuildingBefore Lincolnville Beach became a destination for coastal holidays, it was a working community shaped by the sea, the road and the practical needs of local…
How we stock thoughtful gifts under $20The story behind the counter—how we stock gifts for every budget under $20—is really a story about attention. A small present should feel chosen rather than…
How to fold a furoshiki wrapping cloth with easeA furoshiki is a square piece of fabric used to wrap, carry and present objects without disposable paper or sticky tape. With two basic knots and a few…
Jewellery For Summer Weddings And Everyday WearA well-chosen piece of jewellery can carry the feeling of a place, a season, or a meaningful occasion. At Beyond the Sea in Lincolnville Beach, Maine, our…
A beginner’s guide to birdwatching from a beach chairBirdwatching does not require a long lens, a four-wheel-drive vehicle or a dawn start in remote bushland. A stable chair, a little patience and a book that…
Why Maine sea salt belongs in the Australian kitchenAt Beyond the Sea in Lincolnville Beach, Maine, the products on our shelves are chosen for their connection to place. Maine sea salt captures that idea in a…
A tour of the café corner at Beyond the SeaAt Beyond the Sea in Lincolnville Beach, Maine, the café corner is a small, welcoming part of a much larger local shop. It sits among books, artwork, textiles,…