Tag Archives: beach

The True Joys of a Maine Winter

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Brenda Buchanan

Last month my esteemed colleague Barbara Ross wrote a “what were we thinking?” post about moving her primary home this winter from Somerville, Massachusetts to Portland. It started out like this: Move to Maine they said. It’s not as cold … Continue reading →

Posted in Brenda's Posts, Uncategorized | Tagged Barb Ross, beach, storms, winter | 13 Comments

A Day in Old Orchard Beach

Posted on July 25, 2016 by mainecrimewriters

Jessie: Looking longingly at the beach-goers trundling past my porch As a part of our series on places in Maine I was thrilled to put up my hand for Old Orchard Beach. I started spending summers here six years ago … Continue reading →

Posted in A Day In..., Jessie's Posts | Tagged amusement park, beach, Jessica Estevao, lisa's pizza, Maine, old orchard beach, palace play land, pier fries | 8 Comments

In Mexico, With Murder on My Mind

Posted on February 29, 2012 by mainecrimewriters

by Vicki Doudera The decision was an extremely tough one for me, my husband, and our daughter, Lexi. Spend February vacation in Mexico, Maine (gateway to the Western mountains) or Mexico, Mexico? After some soul searching, we fell back on our … Continue reading →

Posted in Vicki's Posts | Tagged beach, Darby Farr Mysteries, Mexico, Tulum, Vicki Doudera | 14 Comments

Visiting Grandma in Maine – When Grandma is an Author

Posted on August 4, 2011 by mainecrimewriters

Lea Wait I’m Lea Wait, and, like most of us, I wear several hats. On this blog, I’m a mystery author. To others, I’m a children’s author. To my family I’m a wife, mother of four, and grandma to eight. So far as most of my family is concerned, I’m … Continue reading →