A Journalist's Journeys

This hard working small town made up of lobstermen and their families has a population of about 1500 people. It is so far Northeast that my GPS and most Mainers have never heard of Jonesport. Therefore, it is the perfect getaway. You most likely won't get cell service and the only way to check your email is by parking outside the public library and "borrowing" their WiFi. The 4th of July is their high tourist season and it is surprising to see that people from all over the country have heard of this hidden seaside town and have been coming back for generations. As one man from NJ said, "We've been coming coming here for years. My granddaughters come up to visit too... with their new boyfriends."

There are two restaurants in town, Tall Barneys (where the lobstermen eat breakfast together in the mornings) and Jonesport Pizza. You can rent movies, buy beer (except on Sundays!) and candy at the local gas station. Movie rentals are done by simply writing your last name in a spiral notebook.
When the lobstermen come back to the docks you can walk on up and purchase lobsters straight out of the boat for $4-$6 a pound (Which makes paying $22 at the local seafood restaurant back home seem like a crime, and it probably should be.).


We enjoy lobster, scallops, mussels, and linguine with clams and clam sauce often. All bought fresh that day!


Their are also a few antique shops in Jonesport (Antiquing is quite popular in Maine and you will find several antiques stores on the drive up.). You can find vintage jewelry, old photographs, furniture, and anything related to the sea. I recently purchased a beautiful silk scarf for $3!



Jonesport is a haven to painters, sculptures and photographers. There is so much beauty here!

There are several unexplored islands to venture to, puffins and seals to make friends with and hiking to be had. More on that soon....