Media & News
The Scoop on Maine's Kennebec Valley
There are so many things happening in Maine's Kennebec Valley year-round and people are taking notice in so many ways. What follows are a few of the articles, lists, TV shows, vlogs...and more that are talking about the people, places, food, and things to do in the region.
CentralMaine.com – Skowhegan’s first Grinch-themed holiday stroll hits the mark... – Skowhegan’s first-ever “Whoville Stroll” was a marked success. Turnout was in the hundreds for the Saturday event, according to Main Street Skowhegan Executive Director Kristina Cannon, who helped organize the event. READ MORE
Outside Online – The Appalachian Trail's (Only) Official River Guide: You can't technically finish the AT without a ride in Greg Caruso's canoe. READ MORE
Budget Travel – 6 U.S. Scenic Byways You Must Discover– #6 Old Canada Road: If you’ve never driven through rugged, forested, river-crisscrossed upper New England, this journey will be a wonderful deep-dive. READ MORE
Aiken Standard – THIS AND THAT: When the river disappears – uh-oh! – On the Kennebec River in central Maine...when I looked a couple of hundred yards ahead and noticed that the river seemed to end. READ MORE
USA Today, 10 Best – 10 reasons you need to travel the Maine Art Museum Trail – With its breathtaking scenery, it's no wonder generations of artists have been flocking to Maine since the mid-nineteenth century. Featuring the Colby Museum of Art, Waterville. READ MORE
Travelocity – America’s Most Scenic Spots for Early Leaf Peeping READ MORE
Adventure Sports Network – VIDEO - Weekend Expeditions: Connections Across Maine Part 2, Maine's Kennebec Valley READ MORE
DownEast Magazine Miller’s Table at Maine Grains – A shiny new pizza oven and a pubby vibe are heating up the old county cooler in Skowhegan. READ MORE
The Great Maine Scavenger Hunt – The Great Maine Scavenger Hunt is back (year three!), sending DownEast readers out to explore all 35,385 square miles of Maine. READ MORE
Endless Days at the Family Camp – For author Ron Currie, childhood summers on McGrath Pond are the stuff of memories — wistful, fickle, and poignant. READ MORE
Belgrade Lakes: A Love Story – Pond ponderer Jennifer Finney Boylan offers a local’s tour of the Belgrade Lakes — and a heartfelt ode to living where others vacation. READ MORE
Martha Bakes: Oats, PBS – Martha invites grain expert and mill owner, Amber Lambke, to share her extensive knowledge of this versatile grain. READ MORE
Kennebec Journal – New tour showcases Hallowell’s unique history, restaurant scene – Red Cloak Tours's Hallowell Historic Tidbit showcases the city's restaurants for their cuisine and their historic significance. READ MORE