Maine Cranberries for Thanksgiving

A local farmer in Turner, Maine is growing cranberries and selling them to local grocery stores.  Turner's Ricker Hill Orchards has been steadily increasing its yearly yield of cranberries that will find their way on Thanksgiving Day tables.  Read more in "Turner orchard diversifying with cranberries", Sun Journal, November 21, 2011.

Thanksgiving in Maine

Maine is a wonderful place to spend Thanksgiving.  There are a number of resorts, B and Bs, and hotels that cater to the out of state traveler during this holiday.  Have someone else cook your meal and do your dishes while enjoying the beauty of Maine.  For more information visit the link below.

http://www.travel-maine.info/Thanksgiving_in_Maine.htm

Turkey Day - Place to eat in Maine for Thanksgiving?

Are you looking for a Thanksgiving get-away in Maine?  There are a number of nice hotels and Bed and Breakfast places that will cater to your every need during the fall Turkey holiday.  Check out our Thanksgiving in Maine web page.

Turkeys for a Maine Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is coming soon! So where do all those turkeys come from? Many of the ones found on Maine dinner tables will come from "The Turkey Farm" in New Sharon, Maine. Read more in "Maine's Largest Turkey Farm Read for Thanksgiving", WABI TV, November 13, 2009. Don't want to cook your own turkey? Click here to learn about thanksgiving dinners in Maine.

Maine, Thanksgiving, and Cranberry Dressing

Maine grows lots of cranberries and many of them are an addition to the traditional Thanksgiving meal.  Read a short online article on how many cranberries are produced in Maine each year.  See "Here comes your cranberry dressing!", WKYC.com.  The links below will provide more information to you about cranberries in Maine:
Cranberry Agriculture in Maine, The University of Maine.
Pictures of Cranberries.  The University of Maine.
"Cranberries continue return to Maine", Kennebec Journal, Nov 1, 09.

Thanksgiving Traditions (and a little history)

Did you know that the first Thanksgiving took place in Maine? Or that turkey doesn't make you drowsy - other foods do! And that Thanksgiving wasn't really a national holiday until the civil war. Read about these facts and more in the article "It's time to talk turkey about Thanksgiving traditions", Journal Star, November 21, 2009.

Safe Thanksgiving Day

The state of Maine offers numerous Thanksgiving packages for those wanting their turkey day prepared by someone else. Here are some helpful safety hints for enjoying Thanksgiving. Learn how to travel safe, eat safe, and cook safe on Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving - How a Woman from Maine Help Spread the Tradition

A New Englander was partially responsible for the spread of the Thanksgiving holiday in the mid-1800s. Read how Sarah Joseph Hale - remembering her fond memories of Thanksgiving in Maine - helped with the spread of celebrating Thanksgiving.

"The Thanksgiving menu was spread around the country in the 1850s partly by homesick New Englanders bringing their party with them wherever they moved and partly through the efforts of Sarah Joseph Hale, editor of the most influential publication in the country, Godey's Lady's Book. She started using her position to promote the idea of Thanksgiving in the 1840s, and by 1860, the custom had spread to nearly all the states. During the Civil War, she persuaded President Lincoln to declare a national Thanksgiving Day, and the date he chose for it is basically the one we use today.

Hale had fond memories of her family's bountiful Thanksgivings in Maine, and the holiday menu she publicized is still the norm in New England. One thing that may strike people from other parts of the country is the prominence of plain boiled vegetables: boiled turnips, boiled cabbage, boiled onions."

Read the rest of the article in "Thanksgiving, an American meal", The Los Angeles Times, November 18, 2009.

Click here to learn how to enjoy Thanksgiving in Maine.

Portland, Maine Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Show (Nov 27-29, 2009)

The 35th Annual Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Show will take place November 27-29, 2009 in Portland, Maine. The location will be the Brewer Auditorium on State Street. Admission is $1.00. The event is sponsored by the United Maine Craftsmen. The show is especially suited for Christmas shoppers.

Turkey Day in Maine

The White Barn Inn in Kennebunkport, Maine has a Thanksgiving package for those who want to enjoy a Maine Thanksgiving.

York, Maine and Thanksgiving

There are a number of restaurants in the York, Maine area that offer dinner on Thanksgiving. The Greater York Chamber of Commerce has listed them with their phone numbers.

Hints for Cooking Turkeys for Thanksgiving

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension has provided some helpful hints on handling Turkeys for Thanksgiving. The information provided includes suggestions on how to buy a turkey, whether to get one frozen or fresh, how to thaw the bird, how to stuff a turkey, cooking a turkey in a microwave oven, and serving the turkey. Read all about it in handling turkeys for Thanksgiving. If you decide you don't want to cook a Thanksgiving meal then consider a Thanksgiving getaway in Maine where the turkey is cooked for you!

Thanksgiving in Ogunquit, Maine

Spend your Thanksgiving by the ocean in Ogunquit, Maine! The Cliff House Resort & Spa offers a 4-day Thanksgiving package with a full breakfast each morning. Learn more at The Cliff House. Click here for a listing of other inns and resorts offering Thanksgiving packages in Maine.

Wild Rice Stuffing for Thanksgiving (Seasonal Vegan Recipe)

A Mainer has posted her wild rice stuffing recipe for vegans for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Learn her secrets at her blog "Mitten Machen" - on the Maine Food & Lifestyle Blog.

Bethel, Maine Thanksgiving Getaway

The Bethel Inn Resort in Bethel, Maine offers its "Thanksgiving Weekend at the Inn". Located in the mountains of western Maine this small town offers a traditional New England setting. There are many family attractions to explore in this area. Click here for a listing of other inns, hotels, and resorts offering Thanksgiving packages in Maine.

Thanksgiving Get-Away Package in Maine

Thanksgiving is fast approaching and now is the time to make plans for your holiday. Why not spend it here in Maine where you can enjoy time away from home, have a nice country atmosphere, enjoy the remnants of the fall foliage, visit some quaint fishing villages, enjoy our Thanksgiving meal and not do the dishes? The many B&Bs, inns, and hotels in Maine are prepared to cater to your every need. Click here to learn more about Thanksgiving Vacation Packages in Maine.

Thanksgiving in Maine

Are you planning on coming to Maine for a thanksgiving getaway? There are lots of places to stay and get a good turkey dinner. Many of our inns, B&Bs, and hotels cater to folks from away on Thanksgiving Day. Check out some of the Thanksgiving Vacation Packages that are available. Here in Maine we have a slower atmosphere, fall foliage, quaint fishing villages, lovely country settings, bed and breakfast inns, and more. The information below will help you pick a lovely Thanksgiving vacation for you. And the good news is - no cooking or cleanup!!!!

Thanksgiving Meals in Maine

Where to spend Thanksgiving:

The Travel-Maine.Info website has a page that offers lots of information on where and what to do in Maine during Thanksgiving - see "Thanksgiving in Maine".

Safety During Thanksgiving.

The Maine State Government has sent out a safety message entitled "Enjoy Thanksgiving Safely". It also has a "Turkey Day Safety Fact Sheet". And if you are NOT traveling and are preparing your turkey meal at home then here is some safety advice available from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension on "Helpful Hints on Handling Turkeys for Thanksgiving".

"Black Friday" Shopping in Freeport, Maine

The tourist town of Freeport, Maine will start the traditional "Black Friday" shopping day (day after Thanksgiving) at 12:01 on Friday, November 28th. They are calling this event the Freeport Moonlight Madness Shopping Celebration. Read more about this post-Thanksgiving shopping event in "Freeport merchants prepare for Moonlight Madness on Black Friday", Wolfe News Wire, November 20, 2008. Click here to learn more about lodging, dining, and shopping in Freeport, Maine.

Thanksgiving in Maine - Captain Fairfield Inn

Are you looking for a place to spend Thanksgiving in Maine? Try the Captain Fairfield Inn in Kennebunkport, Maine. Phone: 800-322-1928.