Taylor Hester News Today

We have the scoop on a top-to-toe revamp of a Nantucket grande dame hotel, elegant picnics at Gilded Age mansion, buzzy new restaurants, and more.

Castine's two life lines for the economy — summer visitors and the Maine Maritime Academy — were gone during the pandemic, but this summer saw new investors take over some legacy businesses.

Food-world connections and eager investors helped get the beloved family restaurant Dennett's Wharf up and running in Castine.

Food-world connections and eager investors helped get the beloved family restaurant Dennett's Wharf up and running in Castine.

The local community banded together to help with the project, including providing housing and working capital.