Not too many places in the world hold the charm and majestic nature Maine does. So what’s so beautiful about it? Take your pick. Maine is plentiful in the department of breathtaking views, pine forests, perennial gardens and dense forests. Spend a weekend there and you’ll find yourself chanting the state slogan: “This is the way life should be.” But the majestic nature and quaint towns are only the tip of Baxter Mountain for Mid-Coast Maine. From Portland to Rockland  More »

Not too many places in the world hold the charm and majestic nature Maine does. So what’s so beautiful about it? Take your pick. Maine is plentiful in the department of breathtaking views, pine forests, perennial gardens and dense forests. Spend a weekend there and you’ll find yourself chanting the state slogan: “This is the way life should be.” But the majestic nature and quaint towns are only the tip of Baxter Mountain for Mid-Coast Maine. From Portland to Rockland – and all of the communities in between, the Maine Antique Dealers Association lists over 180 dealers. As well, this area has myriad of flea markets, annual shows and high-quality auctions. Wander North of Portland via Route 1 and you’ll also discover a number of antique havens, including Bath, Newcastle, Thomaston, Camden, Lincolnville and Rockland. If you haven’t hard your fill of antiques after that, the Main Antique Dealers Association sponsors two high-quality annual shows in this area: a midweek coastal show in Damariscotta in late August, and a Thursday through Friday show in Portland in mid-September. These events bring together about 70 member dealers from Maine and beyond. The emphasis is on Americana, with country furniture, folk art, ceramics and glass. Another show you won’t want to miss is the annual outdoor/indoor Maine Antique Festival. Called The Union Show, it features over 200 dealers from Mid-Maine to the Mid-West and it’s the perfect show to find rustic furniture, European and Asian pieces, vintage, hooked rugs, china, silver, jewelry and more. If your idea of the way life should be is nature, fresh air and antiques – hit the road and head to Maine’s Mid-Coast.   « Less

Although the summers are short here, the list of antiques stores are long. From Bangor east to Lubec, the state’s northern coast not only encompasses yachting harbors, Acadia National Park and Cadillac Mountain, it boasts a large number of antique shops and shows. The nation’s longest-running summer antiques show is held in Blue Hill on the first weekend in August; sponsored by the George Stevens Academy, the show attracts some of Maine’s top dealers. On the third Sunday in  More »

Although the summers are short here, the list of antiques stores are long. From Bangor east to Lubec, the state’s northern coast not only encompasses yachting harbors, Acadia National Park and Cadillac Mountain, it boasts a large number of antique shops and shows. The nation’s longest-running summer antiques show is held in Blue Hill on the first weekend in August; sponsored by the George Stevens Academy, the show attracts some of Maine’s top dealers. On the third Sunday in July at the Blue Hill Fairgrounds, the down east Antiques Fair features over 70 dealers from all over the country. And if you can’t make this one, the same show runs again on Tuesday/Wednesday in mid-August. As for antique shop, there are several worth visiting. Blue Hill has a few; some stretch into Deer Isle Village, and there are more in Stonington, Sargentville, Brooklin, and other nearby towns as well. Make your way to the coast, and you’ll also discover Ellsworth’s Big Chicken Barn and Searsport shops offer interesting antique opportunities. From the sounds of gulls to swimming and beaches, hiking and breathtaking views, Maine offers more than just great antique destinations.   « Less