A New Face in Boothbay Harbor - Chamber Launches New Website

 

There's a new face in town and we're rolling out the welcome wagon. The Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce has launched a new website which is designed with todays consumer in mind. The number of consumers BOOKING travel online has exceeded 60% according to a recent study, however the percentage of consumers RESEARCHING online is much higher. That's why its crucial for organizations to have a website that connects with todays consumer. Digital Peabody, a website design firm, says that 6 keys to a successful website are: intuitive navigation, fast loading pages, attractive colors, smart page layout,  browser compatibility and SEO friendly. To read the article in it's entirety visit "How to Make a Good Website - The Key Ingredients". 

For more information on Boothbay Harbor or your Maine vacation, consider Newagen Seaside Inn, a Historic Hotel of America. Newagen is located on 19 pristine oceanfront acres just minutes from Boothbay Harbor. 

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On Location with David Ryan: From Springfield, Ma to Southport, Me

The rainiest June in nearly 100 years was not the weather we had hoped for when David Ryan,, commercial and architechtural photographer from Springfield, Massachussetts, arrived at Newagen on Saturday. While this soggy setting would prove to be an insurmountable hurdle for most, David and his very capable assistant (and wife) Susan rolled with the punches and delivered extraordinary photographs through an impeccable eye for detail and artistry. 

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Victoria Magazine Features Newagen Seaside Inn

Victoria Magazine based out of Birmingham, Alabama recently featured Newagen Seaside Inn as a Seaside Haven in their "Inns We Love" section. They had this to say about the Inn: 

"Travel down a spruce-lined path infused with the ethereal fragance of evergreen mingled with the scent of brisk salt air, and you will arrive at the Newagen Seaside Inn, where guests have been welcomed to the coast of Maine for more than 60 years. With a rich history and a romantic atmosphere, the inn offers a refreshing respite. Meander through nature's magnficent trails, rejuvenate at the spa or simply unwind in the picturesque Adirondack chairs nestled in the sand." 

Victoria Magazine is publication from Hoffman Media LLC has 9 beautiful publications which are Southern Lady, Cooking with Paula Dean, Taste of the South, TeaTime, and Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade to name a few. 

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One Day Lobster Sales Top 7000 in Boothbay Harbor

Locals and Maine Lobster-lovers from Bangor to Lewiston lined up as early as 7:30 am for $5.00 Lobsters on Saturday November 8 at the Boothbay High School parking lot for the promotion dubbed, "Lobster Maine-ia". The lobsters were offered either live or cooked and by 9:00 a.m. an estimated 2000 lobsters had already been sold. The Boothbay Register reported that the event was planned to focus attention on the dramatic drop in lobster sales. According to the Register, $10,000 was cleared to be used to promote lobster sales statewide. Of course, those who purchased lobsters enjoyed an all time low price per piece and that makes them taste even better too. For more information such as recipes, statistics and fun facts on Maine Lobster, visit the Lobster Promotion Council online. To order Maine Lobsters direct to your doorstep we recommend Robinson's Wharf at 207-633-3830.

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Newagen Seaside Inn featured in Downeast Magazine as one of 15 Great Escapes Off the Beaten Trail

Newagen Seaside Inn is featured in the April 2008 issue of Downeast Magazine as one of 15 Great Escapes Off the Beaten Trail.

Here is the Downeast Article in full.

Retreat to Southport
As summer crowds take to the streets in nearby Boothbay Harbor, sneak out of town and follow Route 27 down to Southport Island where you can relive the nineteenth-century rusticator era at the Newagen Seaside Inn (www.newagenseasideinn.com) on the southern tip of the point. Candlepin bowling, croquet, horseshoes, badminton, and tennis are just some of the old-timey activities offered by this classic oceanfront hotel. The grounds also have trails for walking, or take a bike ride on the back roads. After a few days in Southport, you’ll be relaxed and ready to face the world again.

Make a Night of It: Once you’ve arrived at Southport Island you’ll not want to leave, and the Cape Harbor Grill at the Newagen Seaside Inn gives you no reason to. Your most difficult decision may be deciding between the crab cakes and the lobster pancakes. And isn’t that the way a getaway is supposed to be?

For more information on Newagen Seaside Inn please visit us on the web or contact us directly at 800-654-5242.

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2008 Boothbay Harbor Chamber Guide Just In!

The 2008 Boothbay Harbor Chamber Guide has just come in, hot off the press! The cover features a beautiful harbor scene by Robert Mitchell with quintessential Boothbay Harbor images of Burnt Island Lighthouse, the Cuckolds Lighthouse, lobster boats, islands, sailboats, lobster pots, blue water, blue sky and even a duck! Newagen Seaside Inn has a new ad with beautiful photography and a great quote from Arthur Frommer's Travel Guide. To read an excerpt from the Boothbay Harbor Chamber Guide click below.

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Portland Magazine Features Historic Newagen Seaside Inn

In 1923, Joshua Brooks, founder of Brooks Bank and Eastern Expo, spun a rundown Southport boarding house into a hotel that would become an icon. He brought electricity to the unsettled area, extended Route 27 to their door, and bought 300 acres to save them from reckless local logging.

(Photo Courtesy of Sharyn Peavey Photography)

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Bed and Breakfast Finder Features Newagen

More and more couples looking for a unique location for their wedding reception are abandoning the traditional ballroom or hall in search of a unique and intimate Inn or bed and breakfast. It can be overwhelming when considering how many choices there are for destination weddings throughout Maine and the United States. Bed and Breakfast finder narrowed that search down to 4 recommended locations which included Newagen Seaside Inn:

"Today, there is no such thing as a “traditional” wedding. From Alaska to Maine and Florida to Arizona, bed and breakfasts are being host to weddings everyday.

Contrary to popular belief, bed and breakfast weddings are not only for small groups. The Newagen Seaside Inn (Newagen, ME), with its unique and spectacular location on the seaward tip of Southport Island, can accommodate weddings for up to 225 guests. If you desire a formal sit down dinner or a casual lobster bake, this waterfront inn can accommodate any style and preference."

Click here to read the entire blog from B & B Finder's Bed and Breakfast Blog.

If you are looking for a unique destination for your Maine wedding reception contact us at 800-654-5242, Newagen Seaside Inn is located just minutes from Boothbay Harbor on beautiful Southport Island.

(Photo courtesy of Melissa Bonvini)

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