This central sweep of the shore has always been a place of refuge. On a visit to his home state, Darrell Hartman discovers it's still a haven for dreamers and doers.

The Maine Lobster Festival is now facing a lawsuit from animal activists who claim festival organizers are torturing lobsters. The lawsuit was filed by PETA and claims that the festival hurts lobsters ...

Wednesday to Sunday. Harbor Park, Rockland. mainelobsterfestival.com.