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Located just outside of Prospect, Maine, Fort Knox is among the best preserved Forts in New England. Built into the hill on the bank of the Penobscot River, the fort was meant to help defend the Penobscot Narrows in times of conflict. The Beginning of the FortFort Knox was named after the first Am…

If you don’t know how to cook a lobster, the task can often seem daunting. We’ve all heard the tales of lobsters screaming as they are boiled alive. Once you’ve actually cooked a lobster though, you learn that the rumors are false, the prep and cooking simple and the result far better than packets…

Traditional Maine lobster rolls are legendary, there’s no doubt, and summer approaching means lobster rolls are in season. All across the state, shacks are opening their doors and piling perfectly toasted buns high with the house lobster salad. Festivals, picnics, luncheons and events will feature…

When you adorn your home with a fresh Christmas wreath made of real evergreen boughs, you invite the fresh fragrances of nature into your memories, enriching them for the entire family. Of course, wreaths made out of real materials tend to need a little care in order to maximize their pote…

Nothing ties a room together quite like a Christmas table centerpiece. Decorating for any occasion is an art form, an expression of the host that welcomes guests and sets the mood. A centerpiece on your table is that expression at eye level, making it one of the most important aspects of decora…