Yankee Magazine
announces 2014 Editors’ Choice list
Dublin, N.H. — The May/June edition of the “Special Travel Guide,” a Yankee Magazine publication, hit newsstands April 29 and names local establishments in Maine as “Best of New England — Editors’ Choice” winners for 2014.
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THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION recently awarded the Aroostook Band of Micmacs funding to evaluate transit needs and plan for a transportation system for tribal members and other residents living in the large geographic area of northeastern Maine. Pictured are, from left, David Silver, Aroostook Band of Micmacs transportation manager; Tribal Chief Edward Peter-Paul; Philip Bosse, U.S. Senator Susan Collins’ representative and Tribal Administrator Sean Casey.
This designation is awarded by Yankee’s editors and contributors, who name select restaurants, lodgings and attractions in New England to the exclusive list. This special issue also names 20 top events in Maine and a total of 120 events across New England.
“Reading our annual special ‘Travel Guide’ section, ‘Best of New England,’ is as close to sitting down with Yankee’s editors and getting us to spill our favorite places as one can get,” said Mel Allen, editor of Yankee Magazine.
“New England is where we live, and we all have our own personal ‘best’ places. We’re joined by our Maine expert Hilary Nangle whose sole task is to surprise us — to tell us about restaurants and attractions and local secrets that will make this issue one to keep on hand whenever you set off to explore New England. Whether your journeys take you inland or to the sea, we hope these pages come along. As always, let us know what you find,” said Allen.
This year’s “Travel Guide” features more than 300 Best of New England — Editors’ Choice selections. The listing for each establishment includes a description, address, phone number and website, if available. The following Editors’ Choice establishments from Aroostook include:
• Libby Camps — Best Sporting Camp, Ashland; Inn of Acadia — Best Convent Makeover, Madawaska; and Maine Acadian Heritage Council — Best Acadian Cultural Tour, Madawaska.
Call ahead to confirm dates, times, and admission prices. The Top 20 Events in Maine, according to “Yankee Magazine,” include:
• June 20–22 in New Sweden, Midsommar Fest. Pay homage to the area’s Swedish heritage with a weekend of events that range from fiddle and accordian music and traditional dance to costumed interpretations, delicious foods and more. Events at Thomas Park and other downtown locales. Call 896-5200 or visit maineswedishcolony.info.
For more information about the May/June issue of Yankee Magazine, visit YankeeMagazine.com/pressroom.
