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dinner. Home-cooked foods,
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lighter-fare, chowders, lots of
YOUR TRAVEL PLANS. Enjoy
Maine seafood, and delicious
beautiful beaches, dynamic
desserts are included on the
ocean views and much more.
menu. Also visit the Maine
See Nubble Light—one of
Diner Gift Shop located next
Maine's most visited and
door.
photographed lighthouses.
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to beaches and with a view of
Whatever your equipment
Nubble Light!
and preferences, you’ll find a
Wells boasts miles of sandy
good match: Sea-Vu Campground,
beaches and is a popular
Sea-Vu West Campground, and
vacation destination. You may
Wells Beach Resort. In addition
want to spend some time
to their own recreational
shopping, exploring antique
facilities, most are on the
shops, visiting the weekly
trolley route to help you
farmers market, do some
further enjoy your stay!
boating or fishing, or enjoy
You won’t want to miss a
some great golfing! Want
visit to both Kennebunk and
to try your luck at mini-
Kennbunkport. Coastal Maine
golf? Your family will enjoy
Kayaking in Kennebunkport
the nautical theme at Wells
offers bike rentals to explore
Beach Resort Mini-Golf on Route
the area as well as kayak
1 in Wells.
rentals.
Wells offers a variety of
Travel to inland York County
scheduled events throughout
where scenic back roads,
the summer season. For more
ponds, lakes, and recreational
information, visit the Wells
opportunities are plentiful.
Chamber on Route 1 or see
In Sanford, enjoy Mtn. View
their website for their detailed
Golf Range offering a driving
Calendar of Events: www.
range, mini-golf, batting
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cages and a pro shop. Plan to
Ready for a great meal?
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Visit the Maine Diner on Route
in mid August and discover
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A f i s h ta l e [ Striped Bass at Nubble Light ]
Text & Photos DANA BENNER
I
T WAS A FOGGY MORNING AS I MADE MY WAY DOWN ROUTE 1A IN YORK. I was heading to Nubble Light to meet up with my good friend Jack Hanley to do some striper fishing. As I made my way
along the coast I was surprised at the number of people out and about at this time of the morning. The tide was coming in (tide charts said about 4:30am) and the waves were rolling up upon the beach as I drove by. Joggers of all ages made full use of the cool morning and deserted sidewalks to get their runs in.
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When I pulled into the parking area
of camera flashes going off is any
at Nubble Light I saw that Jack was
indicator.
already there, as well as a handful of
Amid the photographers, Jack and
tourists eager to see the sunrise over
I prepared our gear. With everything
the cove or maybe a couple of anglers
ready we made our way gingerly down
fall in. Either way, they would be in for
the slippery rocks, made even more
a show. Nubble Light must be one of
precarious by the lack of light. It was a
the most photographed landmarks in
toss-up on whether or not the tourists
this part of New England if the number
were going to get a show. With the
KITTERY TO KENNEBUNKS aid of the rotating beacon of
was able to grasp ahold of
Nubble Light, both Jack and I
the fish, being ever cautious
made it down without serious
of the lure’s treble hooks.
mishap. All I could picture
Handing the fish up to Jack,
were those tourists wagering
we got a quick photo and I
on my chances of survival.
then removed the lure and
Jack started casting the
got a quick measurement. It
surface bait and as if on cue,
was a very thick bodied fish
a nice striper exploded on
(probably full of mackerel)
the bait, and missed. Jack
and measured between 28
twitched the bait again, and
and 29 inches. After the
again the striper hit and
measurement the fish was
missed. This happened a
released back to the ocean.
third time, but on the fourth
It was now about 7:00AM.
the striper was on. As luck
The mackerel had moved on
would have it, the tide was
and with them the predator
going out and we were losing
fish. It had been a good
water rapidly. What was the
morning, but it was time to
water line was now exposed
head home. Route 1A through
rock. Jack battled this fish like
York was a flurry of activity;
he had done it before, it was
with crowds filling the beach
almost poetic. He was able
despite the rain that was now
to work the fish into a gap
falling.
between two rocks, but was unable to get to it. I scrambled down the slippery rocks and
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OLD ORCHARD PHOTOS GARY CURTIS
Visit Old Orchard Beach, Saco, and Scarborough for Summer Fun Text BOBBIE RANDOLPH
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With all this coastline,
surf boards and gear, as well
you can expect a variety
as paddleboards, water skis,
of water sports — surfing,
wake boards, tubes, body
paddleboarding, sailing,
boards and wetsuits. They
fishing and waterskiing. Quiet
also offer surfing lessons.
cleaned each night by volunteers. Backed by a band of
coves and tidal estuaries
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dune grass, the beach slopes gently into the surf, wide
invite canoes and kayaks.
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Scarborough Marsh has miles
you anything from beach gear
of meandering channels alive
to kayaks, paddle boards and
with birds, to explore on foot
sail boats — even bicycles,
or in a kayak or canoe.
delivered free throughout the
AINE’S LONGEST STRETCH OF SAND BEACH MAKES OLD ORCHARD BEACH a magnet for summer vacationers. And what a beach
it is, 7 miles of soft white sand that’s meticulously
enough so even at high tide there’s space for everyone to find their patch of sand.
Black Point Surf Shop
will bring
That’s just Old Orchard.
Golf (SCHOONERMINIGOLF.NET), there’s
Smaller beaches spread north
a big replica schooner and
(WWW.BLACKPOINTSURFSHOP.COM) in
along Scarborough’s coast,
lighthouse, along with
Scarborough is a full-service
explore on two wheels, and
some – such as the beautiful
outdoor batting cages for
surf shop, with new and used
you can follow the Eastern
Western and Ferry beaches
slow-pitch softball and
surfboards and all the related
Trail, a greenway of backroads
— protected by the long
60-mph-big-league hitters.
equipment. Their surf lessons
and trails for bicycles. With
peninsula of Prouts Neck.
Every Thursday evening there
include wetsuits and boards.
beach parking often at a
are free fireworks.
Arlberg Surf Shop (WWW.ARLBERGSKI.
premium, a bike is a handy
COM)
way to get to the beach from
A few miles away in Saco, at the 18-hole Schooner Miniature
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has a large selection of
area. This flat coastline is great to
SOUTH COASTAL
events |
Old Orchard Beach
Be sure to check activitymaine.com for the most up-to-date information. JUNE 25 Captain Christopher S. Cash Memorial 5K and 3 Mile Walk 7:30 - 10:00am. Join us for the 12th annual Captain Christopher S. Cash Memorial 5K and 3 mile walk! Kid's fun run starts at 7:45am, 5K Run begins at 8:30AM, walk at 8:40am. You can register online! Race start/ finish at the Old Orchard Beach High School. Pre-Race Packet Pick up on Friday, June 24th, 2016 from 10am – 2pm, at Old Orchard Beach High School. JUNE 30 Weekly Thursday Night Fireworks Downtown! The Thursday night summer fireworks display (weather permitting). The weekly display runs every Thursday night at 9:45am through August 25th. Fireworks are set off by the Pier and Palace Playland.
AUGUST 19-21 33rd Annual Old Orchard Beach Olympics 8:00am -5:00pm. Three days of gamesand fun competition including opening ceremony, live music, silent auction,all to benefit Special OlympicsMaine. Located in the town square, all are welcome! FMI 207-934-2500. SEPTEMBER 16 - 17 23rd Annual Car Show Friday, September 16 Registration starts at the Chamber of Commerce (11 1st Street) from 4pm to 7pm. Car Preview Lineup on Maine Street – 4pm to 7:30pm Car Parade with police escort – 7pm to 7:30pm Saturday September 17 Car Show Registration and Car Show – 8am to 2:30pm
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your campground or motel.
Sea View Inn (SEAVIEWGETAWAY.COM)
There are bike racks on the
motel and Waves Oceanfront
shuttle buses that connect
Resort (WWW.WAVESOCEANFRONT.COM),
the beach and Amtrak station
both with straightforward
to inland lodgings.
rooms and kitchenettes. Two
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away from The Pier and
in Scarborough, The Holiday
amusement park, Beachfront
House (WWW.HOLIDAYHOUSEINN.COM) is
Condotel (thebeachfront.
a bed & breakfast with ocean-
com) has two-bedroom and
view rooms (some have
studio units with kitchens
private decks), and motel
and Jacuzzis. Less than 10
rooms that include the use of
minutes from The Pier are the
a common kitchen.
neighboring budget-friendly
Old Orchard Beach Campground
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RV owners and campers
Wassamki Springs Campground
will find plenty of options. A
(WWW.WASSAMKISPRINGS.COM)
mile from the beach, family-
in Scarborough sits on a
operated Old Orchard Beach
private lake with a mile-
Campground (WWW.GOCAMPING.COM)
long sand beach, and offers
offers everything from simple
free activities that include
rustic woodland tent sites
hayrides, movies and family
to facilities for the largest
bonfires. Season campers can
motor homes. Catering to
store their RVs free. Seacoast Rv
families and couples only (no
Resort (WWW.SEACOASTRESORT.COM) in
groups) and half a mile from
Saco, a mile from Old Orchard
The Pier, Hid'n Pines Family
and Scarborough beaches, is a
Campground (MAINEFAMILYCAMPING.
residential community for 110
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park model RVs only, with a
also has basic tent sites
and large full-service lots, and
pool, hot tubs and clubhouse.
you can see photos of each
If all the saltwater makes
campsite before reserving.
you hungry for seafood, you
Also within walking distance
won’t find it fresher than at
of the beach, the resort-style
Ken’s Place (207-883-6611) on Pine
Powder Horn Family Camping (WWW.
Point Road in Scarborough.
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Nothing fancy, but ocean-
has four
swimming pools, two Jacuzzis
fresh fried clams, lobster rolls,
and an 18-hole mini-golf
chowders and a raw bar.
course all free to campers.
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SOUTH COASTAL SACO Schooner Miniature Golf is one of the largest miniature golf courses in the area. It features a 75 ft. schooner ship as the 11th hole, which is surrounded by its own lagoon.They have one of the only outdoor batting cages in the area with speeds ranging from 25mph slow pitch softball up to 60+mph major league and at just $1.00 per token for 16 balls. They also serve one of Maine’s favorite ice creams, SHAIN’S of Maine. Cones, shakes, sundaes and more to be enjoyed on their deck overlooking the picturesque golf course.
s u r f l e s s on s are fun for e v e ryon e
SCARBOROUGH
W
hether you are new to surfing or looking to hone your skills, working with a knowlegedable instructor on the beach is
a great way to spend your precious time! Meet at the beach and Black Point Surf Shop will supply the board and suit. Located in Scarborough, just minutes away from Higgins and Scarborough Beach, Black Point Surf Shot offer kids ages 6+ to adults the chance to get
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comfortable in the water. While the main focus is on having fun, they structure lessons to encourage your individual ability to balance and paddle, while working towards standing, riding and reading a wave. With 12 years of experience following their apprenticeships in California, shop owners and board builders Andy and Ryan of McDermott Shapes are experts in ding repair, board restoration, and custom board creation. Black Point Surf Shop is ready for the summer season and excited to add to Maine’s growing surf culture. For questions or to schedule a lesson give the shop a call at 207-939-6016 or stop by.
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shop on specified days and times. No hassles, no worries. Just Fun and Sun Rentals on your vacation!
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corporate functions, lunchtime lobster bakes on scenic Cow Island, and overnight excursions where you can spend an evening nestled in a quiet island anchorage.
Portland Paddle offers guided sea kayaking trips and paddleboard rentals at
e sure to check out these great businesses for
hour sails depart from the
the East End Beach on the
adventurous activities and delicious food!
Maine State Pier in Portland’s
Portland waterfront. It’s
Old Port and are offered
amazing how rugged and wild
four times daily, presenting
the coastline gets just a short
Portland Schooner Company
for a couple hours, Portland
visitors with a perfect vantage
paddle from bustling Portland
has been making memories
Schooner Company offers an
point for viewing Portland’s
harbor. The great variety of
for Casco Bay visitors since
experience you don’t want to
unforgettable sights and
islands in Casco Bay offer
2002. Owned and operated by
miss.
sounds – from lighthouses
endless possibilities for
and seabirds to seals and the
exploration. Look out for seals,
Reischmann and Michelle
one of their classic wooden
rocky coastline. The friendly,
lighthouses, wave-battered
Thresher, they offer an
schooners, Wendameen
professional crew is not only
cliffs, seabirds, hidden beaches,
authentic, Old World sailing
or Bagheera. Listed on the
there to provide you with
wooden schooners and 19th-
experience from May through
National Register of Historic
a safe trip … they’re happy
century granite forts.
October aboard Portland’s
Places, both schooners were
to share a bit of Casco Bay
Portland Paddle’s guided
only historic windjammers.
designed by famed naval
history and trivia. You’re
trips and lessons are led by
Whether you’re looking to
architect, John G. Alden, in
invited to join in any way
licensed Maine Guides who
experience the Portland
the early 1900s and built by
you’d like: hoisting the sails
are passionate about sharing
waterfront from a unique
some of the best craftsmen in
alongside a deckhand, taking
their love of sea kayaking
perspective or just hoping to
the world at the shipyards of
a turn at the ship’s wheel, or
and their knowledge of the
step back to a simpler time
East Boothbay, Maine. Two-
just relaxing and enjoying
history and ecology of the
the ocean breeze and salt air.
Maine coast. Multi-day trips,
And you’re welcome to bring
advanced paddling lessons
food and drink, including
and rentals are also offered at
beer and wine, aboard. The
Portland Paddle.
husband and wife team, Scott
The adventure begins aboard
cost for a two-hour sail is
unique modern look and
children. Though not required,
features 10 hibachi tables with
reservations are strongly
amazing entertainment as
encouraged.
your meals are prepared right
If you’ve got more time to
in front of you. They also have
spend on Casco Bay, Portland
a private party room available.
Schooner Company also offers charters for family or
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i n t o t h e wo o d s [ Hiking Maine’s Hidden City Gems ]
By JENNIFER VAN ALLEN
T
WO YEARS AGO, WE MOVED TO MAINE for
But unplugging for a week
they asked during our first
the same reason a lot of people do: we had
on the remote reaches of
winter, when Portland had
treasured our annual vacations here, and we
the Blue Hill Peninsula each
nearly 90 inches of snow.
longed for an outdoor life that was out of reach in the big city.
August is vastly different than working and raising a family year round near Maine’s urban core.
But the truth is, we love living in Maine even more
So it’s understandable that
than we enjoyed visiting it.
we get a lot of questions from
Even when it’s 14 degrees.
skeptical family and friends. “How do you like it, now?”
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No, life does not feel like a permanent vacation.
Living amongst a critical mass of people who value
SOUTH COASTAL PORTLAND
Catch the next boat out of town.
PHOTOS JENN VAN ALLEN
open space, unspoiled woods
on the sidewalk, or someone
and water as much as we do,
searching for a lost dog, but
has given us a quality-of-
rather the Black-capped
life upgrade that we never
chickadees who sheltered in
would have been dreamed of
the Silver Maples in our yard.
while living in the aggressive,
But the highlight of our
crowded, noisy, streets of
Maine lives has been
Philadelphia.
discovering the abundance
Of course, after years of big-
of lush, unspoiled woods and
city living, all this quality of
million-dollar water views
life took a bit of adjustment.
just beyond the beaten paths
We scoured the radio dials repeatedly searching for traffic reports to plan our
of our workaday suburban
Go to www.cascobaylines.com for the current schedule. Or call us at 207.774.7871 Casco Bay Ferry Terminal, Commercial & Franklin Street, Portland. Owned and operated by the Casco Bay Island Transit District.
lives. Mounting scientific
morning commutes— only
research has proven the
to realize that there wasn't
cascade of psychological,
one. With so little traffic, who
emotional, and physical
needs a traffic report?
benefits that go along with
The first night we slept
Casco Bay Lines can take you to beautiful island scenery, cool ocean breezes, sun and sea — it’s where the Maine coast really begins. 10 daily cruises. Charters and lobster bakes available.
close regular encounters
in our new home, we were
with nature—especially for
awoken by the sound of
kids. Regular doses of outside
gushing water. We ransacked
time can help prevent
the rooms in search of a
obesity, asthma, reduce
burst pipe or a running
risk of high blood pressure,
faucet before we realized that
Type 2 Diabetes, Vitamin
the were just hearing the
D deficiency, depression,
creek in our yard.
and anxiety, and have even
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sunrise? That perfectly-
alleviate depression.
And that whistling noise
pitched two-toned call that
We are acutely aware
repeated over and over and
of that in my family. And
over? It wasn’t a drunk
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a non-negotiable. Simply put,
Saturday of woods and
At the weekly outings,
the more time outside time
which are free and open to
water in Scarborough, just
we get, the happier we are.
the public, we attended the
a 20-minute traffic-free
hikes—which were short
drive from our house. After
many of Maine’s natural
and extremely manageable
a morning of surfing and
treasures with the help of the
for my 40-ish body and my
sandcastle-building at Pine
local land trusts and non-
energetic, 4-year-old son.
Point, and excellent gourmet
profit groups that work to
The thrill of discovering so
tacos at El Rayo, we spent
conserve land for recreation.
many beautiful expanses
the afternoon at Fuller
hidden in our own back yard
Farm, a 220-acre expanse of
I attended weekly hikes with
was matched by the joy in
preserved fields and forests
the Royal River Conservation
meeting so many like minded
along the banks of the
Trust. Each week, the aptly
parents of young kids, and
Nonesuch River, which feeds
dubbed “Rain or Shine Club”
outdoor enthusiasts of all
into Scarborough Marsh,
explores jewels of open
ages who moved here for the
the state’s largest saltwater
space that are nestled just
same reasons we did.
marsh.
We were introduced to
My preschool-aged son and
beyond the paved confines of neighborhoods, schools, and
Perhaps the discoveries I
And the discoveries only
have treasured the most have
stoked our appetite for more.
been the unspoiled patches
shopping centers.
of wood and water, where
PREVENT TICK BITES Ticks are common in Maine, and carry the risk of infections like Lyme Disease. But you don’t have to let fear of ticks ruin your outdoor fun, or keep you from getting outside. Here are a few precautions you can take from the Maine CDC.
you can find silence and stillness just a stone’s throw from Maine’s most popular Happily for us, there was no shortage of resources we
tourist destinations. The millions of shoppers
could turn to for help, thanks
who flock to Freeport outlets
to the many agencies, non-
and L.L. Bean’s company
profit groups and local outdoor
store probably have no
writers who treasure time in
idea that they are less than
■■ To prevent tick bites, wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts to reduce the amount of your skinthat is uncovered. Tuck your pants into your socks to form a barrier to your skin.
nature as much as we do.
a quarter of a mile from
Thanks to a map created
Pettingill Farm, a 140-acre
by Portland Trails, the urban
expanse of grassy meadows,
land trust that has built
gnarly technical wooded
■■ Wear light-colored clothing; it makes ticks easier to see.
and maintains more than
trails, and postcard-perfect
■■ Use a repellent that is approved by the EPA for repelling ticks. Follow instructions on the label carefully.
70 miles of trails in and
views of the Haraseeket River
around the city’s urban
that is owned by the Freeport
core, we discovered the
Historical Society.
■■ When you are walking in the woods, stay in the center of the trail so you do not brush up against grasses and bushes where ticks are waiting. ■■ After coming inside from outdoors, wash and dry your clothes to remove the ticks. Be sure to put your clothes in a dryer for approximately one hour—the heat will kill the ticks. ■■ Perform a tick check daily. Some are as small as a poppyseed and can be mistaken for a new freckle or speck of dirt. ■■ Remember, ticks need to feed for at least 24 hours in order to transmit Lyme disease, so quick removal can prevent Lyme disease. SOURCE: Maine CDC
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Presumpscot River Preserve,
I just love it that you don’t
a 48-acre green expanse just
need to wait for summer,
beyond the city’s busiest
trek up Katahdin, or sit in a
thoroughfares, and the Fore
logjam of traffic with the 4.2
River Sanctuary, an 85-acre
million people who vacation
preserve that is home to
in Maine each year, to savor
Jewell Falls, Portland’s only
our state’s wealth of natural
natural waterfall.
treasures.
The excellent “Act with
After two years of living in
Aislinn” column in the
Maine, and setting out each
Bangor Daily News, a
weekend to find new pockets
weekly feature and one-
of natural beauty, you would
minute video by the intrepid
think that we would have
outdoors writer Aislinn
uncovered every secret spot,
Sarnacki, led us to a magical
and reclined into a been-
there-done-that state of
a water bottle and healthy
mind.
snacks.
But every time we think
■■ If you’re venturing into
we’ve seen it all, we’re
the woods, or any area where
bowled over all over, and fall
hunting may be allowed, be
in love with Maine all over
sure to wear blaze orange or
again.
brightly-colored clothing, and
■■ Harpswell Heritage Land Trust:
properties — nine on the
The Trust owns 355 acres of
mainland and nine on Casco
preserved land that is open
Bay. CCLTMAINE.ORG
to the public. The group
■■ Maine Coast Heritage Trust:
sponsors weekly easy hikes geared toward young kids in the fall, winter and spring.
MCHT manages more than 100 preserves along Maine's coast. MCHT preserves are
be aware of open hunting
HHLTMAINE.ORG
managed to protect ecological
season, dates, and local rules.
■■ Sabbathday Lake Shaker
diversity, scenic beauty,
Stick to the trails.
Village: This village is home
low impact recreation, and
to the only active Shaker
community benefits. To see a
Here are some tips to stay
Resources
Community in the world
map, go to:
safe and make the most of
There are a wealth of
today. The village, which is
MCHT.ORG/PRESERVES/INDEX.PHP.
your outside time wherever
resources to help you
in New Gloucester, sits on
you go, courtesy of Kara
discover many of the open-
1,800 acres of farm and forest
Wooldrik, executive director
space treasures in your own
land with seventeen historic
of Portland Trails.
backyard and beyond. Here
structures from the 1780s
■■ Tell family members and
are just a few:
through the 1950s.
■■ Royal River Conservation Trust:
MAINESHAKERS.COM
The Yarmouth-based non-
■■ Maine Forest Playgroup:
profit as conserved 3300 acres
This is a free, exclusively
of land, farms and trails in
outdoors program serving
the Royal River watershed
toddlers and their families
and Casco Bay. It works in the
in and around Portland. Each
towns of Yarmouth, North
Friday adventure offers an
Yarmouth, New Gloucester,
interactive storytime and
Pownal, Durham, and Gray.
hands-on activity to set a
The group also sponsors
framework plus free play.
a weekly “Rain or Shine”
PORTLANDKIDSCALENDAR.COM/CALENDAR/
club—easy hikes for outdoor
INDEX.PHP?EID=21425
Get out, stay safe, have fun
friends where you are going and how long you expect to be gone. ■■ Know the weather for the
time and location that you will be out adventuring. ■■ Bring appropriate clothing
and footwear for the conditions, keeping in mind that wind and moisture make it colder and lack of shade makes it warmer. You might always carry with you a light fleece, a thin waterand wind-proof jacket, warm hat, gloves, and sun protection when heading
enthusiasts of all ages.
■■ Portland Kids Calendar: This
is a free local listing of activities for kids and parents. portlanDKIDSCALENdar.com
■■ Act Out With Aislinn: Each
week, Bangor Daily News outdoors columnist Aislinn Sarnacki introduces outdoor hot spots from around the state, and provides “oneminute hike” videos to help you check it out before you leave the house. She provides excellent directions and trail descriptions so you can know if it’s for you. The blog is my go-to resource for hikes,
■■ Freeport Conservation Trust:
especially for those in central
The group conserves and
Maine, Augusta, Bangor, and
connects more than 1,500
Mt. Desert Island. You can
acres of open space and
find a map and list of all of
nearly 20 miles of public trails.
her one-minute hikes here:
the water.
FREEPORTCONSERVATIONTRUST.ORG
ACTOUTWITHAISLINN.BANGORDAILYNEWS.
■■ If you are not extremely
■■ Scarborough Land Trust:
COM/ONE-MINUTE-HIKES.
familiar with your location
Scarborough may be one
■■ Portland Press Herald: Each
and it is outside of a city,
of the fastest growing and
Sunday, Portland Press
bring a map. Do not rely
largest towns in Maine, but
Herald devotes a signficant
on your phone; the battery
it also has state's largest salt
amount of its sports section
can unexpectedly die and a
marsh (Scarborough Marsh),
to stories about birding,
GPS signal may be tough to
to eight miles of coastline,
fishing, hunting, and hiking.
find. If you are heading to a
four public beaches, and five
Don’t miss regular features
more remote location, bring
rivers. Scarborough Land
by outdoors writer Deirdre
a compass. (Before you go,
Trust has worked to preserve
Fleming. The paper also keeps
make sure you know how
it. To learn more, go to:
a full calendar of outdoors
to use it!)
SCARBOROUGHLANDTRUST.ORG.
activities. PRESSHERALD.COM/SPORTS/
■■ Chebeague & Cumberland
OUTDOORS
in the mountains or on
■■ If you are going out for
more than 30 mins, bring
Land Trust: This land trust has under its protection eighteen
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SOUTH COASTAL
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town, now know for its outlet shopping. There are also dozens of locally owned and operated stores, shops, boutiques, and of course many wonderful restaurants. But Freeport offers much more than shopping! Check out Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park for hikes along the shore on it’s many ocean trails, and excellent bird watching. And you may find it hard to believe, but among the rolling hills and rambling brooks at the end of Desert Road, there is a desert. In 1797, the Tuttle family moved to the 300-acre farm that once covered the Desert of Maine where they successfully raised crops of potatoes and hay for several years. Failure to rotate crops combined with massive land-clearing and overgrazing resulted in severe soil erosion that exposed this hidden desert. If you are a history buff, you can visit Jameson Tavern, built in 1779, and several of the town’s original schools, homes and churches. Check out the demonstrations, exhibits, and walking tours offered by the Freeport Historical Society. the society also hosts several events, including a vintage baseball game, and a barn and quilt tour. The L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery School offers an affordable way to combine instruction with adventure year-round.And Freeport hosts events year-round that offer something for everyone from foodies to outdoor adveture seekers to art and music fans.
western
LAKES & mountains T
his region of western Maine, filled with sparkling lakes and ponds, cascading rivers and streams, waterfalls and covered bridges, is the ideal setting for outdoor activities.
This is the place to fish, kayak, swim,
Mahoosuc Range, providing a single or
hunt and mountain bike. Experience
multi-day backpacking trek.
world-class bass, trout, and salmon
ABOVE: PHOTO COURTESY OF ROBBIE MARTIN
Tree-lined main streets, friendly towns,
fishing. Glide along a lake in your canoe
country fairs and festivals, one-of-a-kind
or kayak. Venture into the woods for a
museums, antique shops, boutiques,
hike, or climb a mountain. Bike the rural
unique eateries—it’s all here in the
byways. Try a zip-line adventure. Hit a
Lakes and Mountains Region of western
few golf balls. Ride your ATV on miles
Maine. Don’t miss the Fryeburg Fair,
and miles of maintained trails. The
Maine’s Blue Ribbon Classic.
Appalachian Trail passes through the
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WESTERN LAKES & MOUNTAINS
camp [MAINE]
more popularly visited areas of the state, campgrounds often provide a home base for area activities and attractions and quite a number either offer shuttle service or are on a trolley route. The majority of campgrounds and resorts suggest reservations and some require a minimum stay, especially over weekend and holiday periods. And finally, of course, understanding reservation policies
Considerations When Selecting a Campground Text ELLIE STENGEL
T
HROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MAINE there are more than 200 privately-owned campgrounds in addition to a number of State Parks that offer camping facilities. Many privately-owned
campgrounds are included in this issue. A camping stay offers the opportunity for a memorable vacation experience, whether simply
and various charges is important.
Questions or considerations might include some of the following: ■■ Do you offer any camping rental
equipment, RVs or cabins? ■■ Is there shuttle or trolley service
available to nearby attractions? ■■ Is there a well-stocked store?
How about a snack bar or restaurant? ■■ Are campfires permitted?
How about firewood and ice?
camping as a vacation or camping as a means to be near an activity
■■ Are there any trails for hiking or
you are planning to enjoy.
biking--even ATVing? ■■ Is there WiFi or cable TV?
Diversity is the word to best describes
the RV dealers in this issue offer rentals
Maine’s many campgrounds. You’ll
and are ready and pleased to work
discover a tremendous variety in the
with you in your planning. Dealers can
size, location, and type. They range from
also provide expert advice in selecting
■■ What hook-ups for trailers and
very small properties where the camping
camping gear if you prefer to own your
RVs are available? Is there 50 amp
experience is the focus to large resorts
own equipment.
electric?
that offer every imaginable amenity. Even if you have never camped before,
When planning your getaway, consider what you are looking for in your camping
■■ If a more remote location, how is
cell phone reception in the area?
■■ Are tents accepted? ■■ Can you bring your own boat? Are
or do not have camping equipment,
experience. Do you want a place to call
you’ll find quite a number of places that
home base for other activities you are
offer on-site rentals and cabin rentals.
planning, or a facility that offers enough
Some RV dealers also offer rental units
that it is a vacation in itself? Some
■■ How about pet policies and
for nearby campgrounds. This great way
campgrounds offer on-site recreational
requirements for camping with pets?
to break into the camping experience has
opportunities such as a pool, rec hall
become one of the most popular types of
and sports fields, scheduled activities,
vacations today.
and a variety of entertainment. Many
Another way to discover camping and
are located on lakes, rivers, or the ocean,
be versatile in your vacation is to rent
and offer a beach, swimming, fishing,
an RV and travel as you wish! Some of
and even a variety of boat rentals. In the
there launching facilities and dock space available?
Visit www.activitymaine.com for a complete listing of campgrounds offered in this issue. See you out there!
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Way off Rt. 302 The Mollyockett Chapter of Trout Unlimited headed up the effort to offer a solid fishing platform as well as trails, which are accessible to people utilizing wheelchairs. The platforms are open to anyone, but the posted signs say disabled veterans must be given priority to use them.
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STAY ON TARGET Windham Indoor Shooting Range & Retail Store is located at 999 Roosevelt Trail (Rt. 302) in Windham. Their staff will ensure a safe, fun, educational experience in an indoor shooting range. The facility is equipped with 12 indoor shooting lanes with a shooting distance of 25 yards. They are a public range and offer membership or walk-in rates. Their primary goals are SAFETY & Responsibility when using firearms. The 2500 sq. /ft. retail store offers handgun, shotgun and rifle rentals; a try before you buy program and private lessons on request. Rental guns from .22 calibers to .308, including full auto 5.56 are available. They provide an Instructor/Range Safety Officer on the range to ensure your safety and will provide coaching as needed. If you’re looking for a unique experience with your family, the staff at Windham Indoor Shooting Range is excited to work with you. The minimum age requirement is 10 years old and their programs are ideal for families looking to explore shooting sports and learn in a safe, controlled environment. For more information visit www.windhamindoorshootingrange.com or Windham Indoor Shooting Range on Facebook.
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WINDHAM SUMMERFEST June 25, Windham High School grounds. Parade, food, business expo, kids’ activities, crafters, fireworks and a lot more! 892-1905.
YOUR GOAL Earn the most points AND return to the finish line before your competition! YOUR TEAM The Amazing Chase will be comprised of (4) person teams limited to (1) automobile. If you don’t register a team – you will be placed on a team by event organizers. Players must be 21 years of age with a valid driver’s license. To Register go to: sebagolakeschamber.com/ac/
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OUTSIDE
Text & Photos SHANNON BRYAN
G
yms get bigger when the weather gets warmer. Our workouts move from the
spin room to the roads, from the rowing machine to actual water. The entire state becomes an aerobics class, a yoga studio, and boot camp rolled into one. Except there’s no bass-fueled workout mix pumping through the sound system. But there is the scent of
PHOTOS SHANNON BRYAN
There’s no shortage of ways to break a
great outdoors, it’s even better when you
solid sweat or give our quads a good run
have workout buddies who will pant and
trees make when the wind rustles
for their money in Maine’s outdoors. We
sweat and have a grand time with you.
their leaves. There’s also actual
can trade in the treadmill for mountain
(Other people are the best motivators
trails and give the dumbbells are rest
and you’ll have the pleasure of meeting
while we exhaust our arms with a
people who like doing the stuff you like
little help from a kayak paddle. But as
doing.)
pine and that ocean sound the
ocean sounds. And birds and grassy fields, and sunshine (well, most of the time).
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invigorating as it is to work out in the the
[ see “Outside,” page 34
[“Outside” continued from page 32 ]
Get Outside There are a ton of groups you can connect with to hike, bike, paddle, and run. Meetup. com is an excellent place to scout for informal groups in your neck of the woods (the Let’s Go Do Stuff meetup, for example, often plans paddles and hikes that are really
beaches of Biddeford Pool.
Park in Pownal, Pineland
Do Yoga in A Park
welcoming to beginners).
Instructor Dana Johnson
Farms in New Gloucester, and
Your tree pose is going to feel
And groups like MOAC (Maine
keeps things lively with team
Falmouth Community Park
so at home during yoga in the
Outdoor Adventure Club),
games and always-changing
and Blackstrap Hill Preserve
park. And your bare feet will
sheJAMs (a women’s-only
workouts, but you will sweat.
in Falmouth. Runners range
appreciate the grass. Fresh
group that does swimming,
A lot. But hey, if things get too
in age and pace (some are
Air Yoga brings a peaceful
cycling, and running), and
hot, just take a plunge into
training for long endurance
vinyasa flow class outside. It’s
Hike It Baby (a hiking club
the ocean. It’s right there!
races and others just like
open to all ages and levels,
a good run in the woods).
too, so even if you’re new
In the Midcoast, check out
to yoga, give it a try. Classes
Trail Runners of Midcoast Maine.
run Wednesday until Sept. 7.
They run Monday nights at
Check yogainyourpark.com
Camden Snow Bowl.
for yoga classes in Bar Harbor,
for parents and kids) are stupendous ways to get active outside, even if you’re new to outdoor adventuring.
Boot Camp
Biddeford Saco Boot Camp 6-6:45 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, year-round at Fortunes Rocks Beach, Middles Beach, Bath
too.
House Beach in Biddeford
Trail Monsters Running
Pool. $12 drop-in, $99 4-week
6 p.m. Tuesdays at Falmouth
Fresh Air Yoga
session, $150 6-week session
Community Park, 8 a.m.
6-7:15 p.m. Wednesdays at
www.biddefordsacobootcamp.com
Saturdays at Bradbury
Payson Park, Portland
dogging in the grass all
Run the Trails
Mountain State Park or
$15 drop-in
season long. Here are but a
The scenery on a trail run
Pineland Farms, and 8 a.m.
yogainyourpark.com
few!
beats the scenery on a
There are also outdoor bootcamps and yoga classes that will have you planking in the sand and downward
Boot camp on the beach It’s like the boot camp you’re used to, except you’ll do lunges, jumping jacks, sprints, and push-ups in the sand! Biddeford Saco Boot Camp runs year-round on the
Sunday at Blackstrap Hill Preserve (locations may
you seem so much faster. In
Trail Runners of Midcoast Maine
Shannon Bryan loves to get active in Maine - from aerial yoga to moonlight paddles — and she writes about them all (to encourage you to try them too!)
the greater Portland area, the
6 p.m. Mondays at Camden
Trail Monsters Running group
on FitMaine.com.
Snow Bowl, Camden. Free •
meets three times a week in
www.trailrunnersofmidcoastmaine.
places like Bradbury State
com
treadmill. Always. And there’s something about running through the trees that makes
change, so check in advance). Free • trailmonsterrunning.com
discover Androscoggin County We invite you to discover everything that Androscoggin County has to offer! Music, Theater, History, Great Restaurants, Outdoor Recreation and so much more!
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PHOTO MICHAEL LEONARD
ROUTE 26
The road to many Maine adventures
L
ocals and visitors from every corner of the world, are encouraged to go and experience these rare, unique places all less than an hour from each other on the picturesque Route 26 in Western Maine. The road meanders through
gorgeous countryside and boasts culturally, historically, and ecologically significant attractions. Just thirty minutes north of Portland, a family can spend a day or several days visiting these destinations for very little money – a true value! The Gems
ornaments, to their own One Cow Homemade Ice Cream that’s “udderly delicious”, Smedberg’s Crystal Spring Farm is an experience unlike any other. Stop by and check out their homemade baked goods including pies, bread, and
include: The Maine Wildlife Park, New Gloucester Shaker Village, Poland Spring
Gayle’s delicious homemade
Resort &Golf Course, Maine State Building Museum, Poland Spring Bottling Museum,
baked beans and chicken
McLaughlin Garden & Homestead & the Oxford Casino & Hotel.
pies. Smedberg’s fullystocked greenhouses feature beautiful annuals, hardy
Fenn Park has it all! Located
different target greens for
collect mineral specimens,
perennials, fertilizer, soils, as
across from the 18 hole
you to work on different
study the geology and enjoy
well as seedlings and plants.
Poland Spring Resort you
distances and clubs in your
the opportunity unavailable
Smedberg’s all-natural,
will find Miniature Golf, a
bag. The Golf Learning Center
to the general public.
home-grown beef, pork,
Disc Golf Park even private
has all facets of improving
and group golf lessons with
your game covered from
breakfast and lunch from
farm, fed from the field with
a delux driving range. Plus
video analysis to on course
6:00am until 2:00pm everyday.
no added hormones. Also
you can reward yourself
instruction!
WIFI & cable, handicap
available: chicken, turkey,
services available and ask
seafood and live lobster. You
at the ice cream shop that
Poland Mining Camps is located
Egg-Ceptional Restaurant serves
and lamb are raised on the
serves Gifford’s Ice Cream
in Poland, Maine and our
about group event services.
won’t want to miss a stop at
specializing in cones, sundaes
primary business is to cater
Smedberg’s roadside stand
Smedberg’s Crystal Spring
and more!
to the needs of the pegmatite
was originally built in 1967
Farm.
mineral collector, enthusiast
and is owned and operated
Spring Resort stretches over
or geologist, whether as
by Roger and Gayle Smedberg
heart of southern Maine,
330 yards in length with
individuals or as a Group. Our
and Roger Smedberg Jr. From
just minutes from Exit 63
spectacular views of Mount
customers have exclusive
Made-in-Maine products
off the Maine Turnpike is
Washington. There is a
access to famous pegmatite
like maple syrup, honey,
your destination for wicked
practice bunker and several
quarries and are allowed to
fruit salsa, soaps, and
good fun. The casino offers
The driving range at Poland
Oxford Casino, located in the
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Jewelry to Fall in Love With
ABOVE: Resting lynx at Maine Wildlife Park PHOTO MICHAEL LEONARD
Maine Tourmaline Maine Amethyst
Mineral specimens
Maine Mineral Museum
Fine Jewelry
a unique gaming and
the pursuit of Maine
entertainment experience
gemstones. He facets and
unlike any other. From table
carves gems with one goal in
games to slot machines,
mind: create the brightest,
their non-stop gaming action
cleanest, most beautiful
delivers a thrill a minute to
jewel possible. He designs
fortune seekers, and their
jewelry to perfectly enhance,
on-site restaurant and full
perfectly compliment a
bar provide places to refuel.
beautiful gemstone. Julie
The Inside Scoop offers their
in business management
cream that is made onsite!
and customer service and a
They have soft serve ice
lifetime of appreciation for
cream featuring flavor-bursts,
fine jewelry. This combined
fresh waffle cones, yummy
with her knowledge of styles
sweet treats. They also offer
and trends, both current and
non-dairy treats, sugar-free
traditional, guarantee their
ice cream, ice cream cakes
customers’ satisfaction.
and Inside Paws Treats for furry customers. You have the option of inside service with seating, a walk up window or drive thru service for your convenience.
Expert in-house repair and jewelry restoration
Custom Design
Creaser Jewelers owners
Gem cutting
Dennis and Julie Creaser have turned their love of gemstones and jewelry into a thriving small business which specializes in Maine Gemstones (Maine Tourmaline, Maine Amethyst), fine jewelry and custom design. Dennis has dedicated
145 Main Street South Paris, Maine 04281 1-800-686-7633 www.creaserjewelers.com
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has over 12 years experience
own delicious homemade ice
over 20 years to gemcutting and jewelry design – and
BELOW: A black bear at Maine Wildlife
Park
PHOTO MICHAEL LEONARD
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WESTERN LAKES & MOUNTAINS
Bikes &
BREWS
LEFT COURTESY OF GREEN MACHINE BIKE SHOP ABOVE COURTESY OF NORWAY BREWING
TAKE A LEFT TURN OFF OF ROUTE 26 ONTO MAIN STREET IN NORWAY and one of the first things you’ll see is Norway Brewing Company: a seven barrel brewery, taproom, and beer garden. They offer up to seven of their own beers on tap, three different 32 oz. growler fills, and a small list of hand-selected non-alcoholic beverages. With beers like the easy-drinking Green Machine session ale, brewed in collaboration with the Green Machine bike and ski shop, and Mr. Grumpypants, a stout brewed with Maine Grains oats and Coffee By Design Guji coffee, as well as a rotating list of seasonals and one-offs, there is bound to be something to suit the palate of any beer lover! In addition, the kitchen puts out a select but varied menu of gastropub fare made with locally produced ingredients. The 30-seat taproom is open year-round, but the beer garden is the place to be this summer, with plenty of seating in both the sun and shade. Norway Brewing is also a proud sponsor of the first ever Foothills Food Festival on Saturday, August 13th, a celebration of Maine-made food and drink that will feature food vendors, a
NORWAY BREWING
C O M PA NY
L o c a l l y - O w n e d B r e w e r y, Ta p r o o m , B e e r G a r d e n & F u l l K i t c h e n
beer garden, farmer’s market, and more.
The Green Machine Bike Shop is very excited to be in it’s new home, the Historic L.M. Longley & Son building located at 419 Main Street in Norway! The L.M. Longley building has been a hardware store since 1844. It closed it’s doors as a hardware store in the fall of 2015. The Green Machine Bike Shop is now proud to have re-opened this historic building with their expanded sales & service department. It’s well worth the ride to Norway to check out their inventory and it’s cool Historic Building If you don’t want to ride alone, The Green Machine Bike Shop offers weekly group bike rides! Wednesdays Road Bike Ride leaves the bike shop at 5:15 p.m. Friday’s Mountain Bike ride leaves the bike shop at 5:15 p.m. as well. To kick off the weekend, after our mountain bike ride, you will find riders sipping on locally brewed beers at the Norway Brewing Company!
We d – F r i d ay fr o m 4pm
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Sunday from Noon
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For more information about group rides call 207-739-2324. Come join the fun!
craft beer + brewery [ local ]
BOOM Text RICHARD RUGGERIO
W
ORKING IN THE CRAFT
operating breweries in the USA. As
BREWING INDUSTRY
I write this article, there are over
for over 20 years, I have
70 craft breweries operating in the
experienced all the upâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and downs
great State of Maine! Outstanding,
of major booms and fallouts. The growth and expansion this industry has experienced in the past few years has been unprecedented. As of 2016, the Brewers Association reported there are over 4,134 Brewery/Brew Pubs operating in
+
70 CRAFT breweries
considering when I first moved to Maine to build a craft brewery during the last craft beer boom in 1994, there were less than 20. The Industry has exploded with no signs of slowing down. Maine, where small and unique craft
the USA, with over 1000 still in the
breweries are opening every month,
planning stages. The US hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen
now ranks fifth in the nation for
brewery numbers like this since
the number of breweries per capita.
1870 when when there were 4000
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Tastings
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home grown
A brewery born of history and collaboration
B
ACK IN 2009, the foundation was laid for
Trees you say? Yeah, that’s
as Virginia, found their way
what is now Boothbay Craft Brewery and
right — trees. Win and Lori
into Boothbay’s first and only
Watershed Tavern. It took 2 years to complete
Mitchell, owners and builders
brewery. Even the Dogfish
of the mid-coast brewery also
Head Brewery Calagione
owned and ran a sawmill.
family stepped up with a big
Their concept was a simple
oak that created a main post
one, get people interested
and beam along with a heavy
and involved by donating a
front door to the Watershed
tree that could be used in
Tavern.
the structure, which consists of over 200 heavy beams crafted from trees donated for the project.
the brewery’s construction.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF BOOTHBAY CRAFT BREWERY
Today the brewery and
They would do the rest at the
tavern has grown up and is
sawmill. Not totally unlike
producing beer, for not only
a GoFundMe project, but
the adjoining brewpub, but
definitely more Maine-like,
also for many restaurants
independent and resourceful.
all along the coast of Maine.
As Win had become more
In 2013, an expansion for
involved in the craft brew
additional fermentation
scene he also became good
and packaging. This also
friends with many in the
created the ability to add a
industry. The timing was
new upstairs, where visitors
good when Rob Tod of
could tour and view the
Allagash Brewery heard about
brewing process from above,
the Mitchell’s idea and the
while enjoying a dozen craft
need for trees, he offered
choices at the tasting bar.
up some big pines they
The new upstairs dining area
had just cut for Allagash’s
called the “Tool Room” is
expansion. Trees from right
the resting place of many of
up the road, to as far away
Win’s forefathers tools from
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“I thought it was a shame to
New beers this year at Boothbay Craft Brewery
keep these great pieces of
Townsend Ale is crafted as an
craftsman history locked away
English mild. All English malts,
in the chest. I wanted people
hops, and English ale yeast.
to see, enjoy, and appreciate
This New World born ale is a
the talent that was needed
low 3% ABV
the earlier age of hand tools.
10 Lewis Ale is the first beer
to craft wood before the age of power tools.” Much like
to be packaged in 4 pack -16
crafting wood, to craft beer
oz cans. It’s a 5% ABV bright
takes patience, practice and
session ale using 20% wheat
good mentors. “I have been
with locally grown cascade
very fortunate to have had
hops and dry hopped with
help from a very altruistic
Citra. This beer was brewed
industry that helps each other
to promote and support the
with becoming better at what
restoration of Burnt Island
we do, to craft great Maine
lighthouse.
beer!” Core beers are 633 Pale Ale, Dexter Rippa Red IPA, Ken Brown Ale, and Black Rocks Stout.
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cheers to new beers At 27 years old, Dan Pease started Rock Harbor Restaurant on Main Street in Rockland, Maine with the idea of some day making it a brew pub. After two years of growing the restaurant into one of Rockland’s favorite pubs, a brewery in southern Maine decided to close its doors. The opportunity to start a brewery presented itself
The 2nd Annual Aroostook County Brew & Wine Fest will be held on October 15, 2016 at the Nordic Heritage Center in Presque Isle, Maine. The event will run from 12:00pm to 5:00pm with a VIP Tasting $55.00 from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. and General Admission $35.00 from 1:30 to 5:00 p.m. The event will feature Craft Brewers and Wineries from the Maine Brewers Guild and the Maine Winery Guild. This event is a showcase for the rich farming heritage in Aroostook County including hop yards and a malting facility. The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Nordic Heritage Center to support continued operations at their facility.
and Dan purchased the equipment and moved it two hours north and installed it at Rock Harbor in July of 2013. After licensing Rock Harbor Brewing Co., the brewing began and by October the first pints were poured Since October Dan has made three different IPAs, an ESB, a Pale Ale and two stouts. His only previous experience in brewing was 10 years of home brewing, but through research and experimenting he has been able to create brews that people at Rock Harbor Pub & Brewery are loving.
The Great Lost Bear has become a Portland institution since opening in 1979. The Bear is located about two miles from Portland’s touristy Old Port but well worth the journey across town to the Mysterious Woodford’s Area. The Great Lost Bear features an enormous, eclectic menu with something for everyone, all served in an entertaining atmosphere. They have added more taps as new breweries open throughout the Northeast. Now, with the Craft Beer Revolution in full throttle GLB offers 78 beers on tap with over 40 from the State of Maine alone. Come taste some of the freshest local beer around at the GLB!
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crafting the future
L
one Pine can be found at over 80 locations throughout Southern Maine, visit www.lonepinebrewery.com and you can find them
The Lone Pine’s tasting room has been increasing in popularity as it features it’s flagship, Portland Pale Ale, as well as many test batches that only tasting room patrons have access to.
all on their Beer Locator page. Lone Pine officially
went on the market in early March and has quickly become a popular mainstay in the area. With Portland Pale Ale’s boutique hop pallet but light punch, it weighs in at 5.2% and attracts a wide variety of beer drinkers. It is a sessionable, tastey Pale Ale with a light bitterness and crisp finish that allows for enjoying more than one. We find that Portland Pale Ale pairs well after just about any outdoor adventure. From rock climbing to hiking or just some fun in the sun, the lightly hoppy liquid quenches your thirst perfectly.
ABOVE Lone Pine Tasting Room, Anderson Street, Portland
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the making
mighty of the
Text RICHARD RUGGERIO
W
hy do so many people flock to IPAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s? It all comes down to how we as individuals taste. Fortunately for us
IPA and why we are still obsessed
But back to IPAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Brewers
on. Certain esters are more
produce unique flavors from
acceptable in certain styles of
the many types of yeast
beer than others.
strains available, combined
And then we have bitterness
human beings, we are blessed with taste buds.
with different malts used in
and aroma. Most bitterness
Our tongue has sensitivity to all tastes and flavors
the mash process, which help
and aroma in beer comes from
to produce the beers alcohol,
the addition of hops added to
color, aroma, and sweet,
the boiling process or added
nutty or toasty flavors. Yeast
during cooler fermentation
of our tongues are more sensitive to bitterness. So
is actually the work engine
(dry hopped) or even during
if you are a fan of IPAs, you are more likely to be
behind beer. During the
the transfer of cool wort (hop
fermentation process yeast
back) into the fermenter. There
digests the residual sugars
are many different varieties of
throughout its surface area. The sides of our tongues are more sensitive to sour and salty and the backs
accustomed to bitter flavors and also prone to love spicy foods. You love that piney spicy citrus aroma
from the wort produced
hops available. Brewing beer
matched with the bitter taste sensation and the
during the mash process to
is sometimes described as
bitter back lingering on the aft of your tongue as the
produce alcohol and carbon
60% science and 40% art. I like
dioxide. While this occurs,
to look at brewing beer as a
other wonderful magic is
balancing act. When hops are
happening, including the
added in the boiling process,
or clean lagers, you are most likely oversensitive to
production of what science
the heat removes hop resins
bitterness and prefer beers such as Pilsners, Red Ales,
calls esters. Esters are
known as alpha acids. This
Brown Ales or a nice amber or even some Pale Ale
responsible for some of the
is what produces bittering
flavors we taste or off flavors.
flavors to balance out the
Some esters can be described
sweetness of certain malts
as a banana, clove, soapy,
used in the mashing process.
buttery, salty, acetic and so
Hops are sometimes added
IPA travels along your taste budsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; highway. On the other hand, if you are a big fan of sweet malty beers
styles would suit your taste buds favorably.
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Maine
ABOVE Masonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brewing Company opened in May 2016 in Brewer, Maine.
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after the boil has ended, this
citrus grapefruit, piney, or
type of addition is known as
musty aroma? These are
late hopping or dry hopping
aromas produced from the
if done after fermentation.
late hopping procedure. While
back of your throat with a
Remember beer is food; beer
This type of hop procedure
passing this wonderful ale
lingering bitterness. These are
has aroma, taste, color and
will release very little bittering
through your taste buds,
all produced during the boil
presentation, just like food.
alpha acids into the finished
pay attention to what you
process.
So, enjoy and savor the many
beer, but will lock in the
taste. You might experience
wonderful aroma of the hop
a hop explosion or upfront
IPA, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be afraid to search
beers. We truly live in a great
itself.
bitterness that slowly
out and try something new.
State of Beer! Hope to see
Next time you enjoy your
diminishes, which comes back
Expand your palate with some
everyone at the many beer
favorite IPA take note of the
again as the beer is swallowed
of the newer sour beers that
events, festivals and tastings
aroma first. Do you smell a
and the hop resins coats
have recently become popular.
in 2016. Cheers!
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Next time you are craving an
varieties of your favorite craft
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biking, paddling, camping, and fishing, or
just relaxing near a local swimming hole or at a
do some hiking, paddling, biking, wildlife watching, or sightseeing. Come enjoy
spa. A wide variety of lodging and shopping, as
all that Bethelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mountain
well as dining options to suit every taste, await
village has to offer: wonderful
you. The Bethel area is host to many wonderful
community events,
events in the summer and fall months. Experience the historic village and beautiful mountain
performances, shopping, golf, mountain biking, and lots more at Sunday River Resort.
landscapes. From canoeing and fly fishing one of
Campgrounds are open and
the many local rivers, streams or ponds to miles of
local accommodations await;
cycling, hiking and mountain bike trails, Bethel is a true four-season recreational destination.
visit this summer and explore what Bethel has to offer during each unique season.
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Maine Mineralogy Expeditions 121 Mayville Road, US Route 2 Bethel, ME 04217 207-824-4224
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Be sure to check activitymaine.com for the most up-to-date information. JULY 2 Bethel Art Fair Enjoy the work of local artists and artisans, musical entertainment, and more. On the Bethel Town Common. Mahoosuc Arts Council, 207-824-3575, www.mahoosucarts.org JULY 4 The Fourth of July Community Picnic & Concert Bethel Historical Society – Celebrate our nation’s independence with an outdoor concert by the fabulous Portland Brass Quintet. 14 Broad Street, Bethel. 800-824-2910, www.bethelhistorical.org
Bethel Outdoor Adventures & Campgroup (BOA) is a “home base” for MME and mineral sluice “Under the Crystal.” The SLUICE is a fun and educational experience for the entire family. The pictures on the website tell their story and you will not go home empty handed. To round out the total experience, BOA provides a beautiful campground for RVs and tenters. They offer kayak, canoe, drift boat, and SUP rentals in addition to providing fishing adventures and guide services. Your visit with BOA is sure to be adventurous and it’s a natural compliment to the many outdoor activities available here. Learn something new and go home with some of nature’s beautiful treasures! For more information on features and tour reservations, please call well in advance: 207-824-4224. Maine Minerology Expeditions Located at Bethel Outdoor Adventure is a GEM & MINERAL SLUICE operated by Maine Mineralogy Expeditions and they sell buckets of material gathered from several local mines, providing a broad spectrum of area gems and minerals- beryl, amethyst, tourmaline, quartz, mica, feldspar, apatite, lepidolite, and more. Everybody gets goodies that you can identify using their handy identification board. For a “sure find” try a Dream Bucket $25, $50, $100. Try out the antique cast-iron hand pump just as in the days of old. The Sluice is is open late-May through October, weather pending.
JULY 9-10 Western Maine Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show Telstar Regional High School. Gems, minerals, crystals, fossils, jewelry, museum-quality displays, gem raffle, and much more. Saturday 9:00 am-5:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 am-4:00 pm. 284 Walkers Mills Rd. (Rt. 26), Bethel. www.oxfordcountymineralandgemassociation. blogspot.com JULY 15-16 New England Forest Rally Sunday River & surrounding area - regional and national rally racing pros take on the back roads of western Maine and northern New Hampshire. www.newenglandforestrally.com JULY 16 MollyOckett Days This is a fun two-day community and family festival held on the Bethel town common on Broad Street. Saturday includes artists and crafters on the common and on Main Street, parade (10 am), live music, entertainment,
frog jumping contest, plenty of food, fireworks, Artirondack chair auction, and lots more. Sunday features the Mollyockett Days Classic Road Races. Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce. 207-824-2282, www. bethelmaine.com, www.mollyockettdays.com AUGUST 7 Maine State Triathlon A sprint triathlon with a 750-meter swim at Songo Pond, 24K bike race on scenic country roads, and a 5.8 K cross-country run, starting at the Bethel Inn Lake House. Teams or individuals. Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce, 207-824-2282, www.mainestatetriathlon.com AUGUST 19-21 The Maine Comedy Festival returns to Bethel. Four comedy shows by 14+ comedians from across the country! It’s a weekend full of laughs including a golf tournament, live music after the shows, and special lodging packages. Visit www.mainecomedyfest. com for the full line-up... it’s a can’t miss weekend in Bethel, Maine! SEPTEMBER 17 Harvestfest & Chowdah Cookoff Bethel town common - An old-fashioned fun fall festival with artists & crafters, chowder cook-off with over a dozen restaurants, Maine baked potatoes, apple pie contest, live music, wagon rides, and kids’ activities. Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce 207824-2282, www.bethelmaine.com, www.bethelharvestfest.com
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HIGH PEAKS
RANGELEY fabled region
of MAINE
o u t d o o r a dv e n t u r e
A
ride with the flow of traffic
endless lakes offer a pure, majestic scenic backdrop
STREET OR IN CAR PARKING
for boating, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, biking,
SPOTS; however, you can
RANGELEY LAKES VACATION IN THE WESTERN MOUNTAINS OF MAINE equals pure enjoyment
(speed limit is 20mph). You
and treasured memories. Mountains and
CANNOT PARK ON MAIN
patronize the businesses that
wildlife viewing, birding, and family vacations either
have private parking with
passive or active. Choose from cottage rentals, inns,
a sign that indicates this.
motels, bed and breakfasts, and camping areas. Enjoy
There are many businesses
a wide variety of shops, restaurants, and attractions.
that you can stop at, gift stores, restaurants, gas sta-
Surrounded by lakes,
of Maine. The Appalachian
ATV MAPS of the area are avail-
tions, convenience stores, ice
woods and streams, there
Trail runs across the summit
able, you may purchase maps
cream shops, bowling alley,
are abundant year-round
of Saddleback Mountain
at Rev-It-Up Sport Shop,
hotels, etc. There are many
outdoor recreation activities
on its way from Georgia to
Rangeley Chamber of Com-
hotels, B&B’s on Main Street
in Rangeley. Pack your fishing
Mount Katahdin in northern
merce, Lakeside Convenience
to stay at to make it more
gear on your ATV or UTV
Maine.
and Boss Power Equipment.
convenient for the ATV riders.
MAIN STREET ACCESS: Our club
You can ride right from your
and try your luck on one (or
The Rangeley Lakes Region
several) of the 110 lakes and
offers 70 miles of organized
received permission to access
hotel room without having to
ponds in the region. If you
ATV trails open to the public
Main Street using our ATV’s/
trailer to an unloading zone.
plan on doing some hiking
for riding. The ATV riding
side by sides. Main Street
MOOSE LOOP TRAIL: 170 plus
you’ll be glad to know that
season starts Memorial Day
access starts at the stop sign
miles incorporates 9 towns, it
the Rangeley area has the
Weekend, and closes on
on Depot Street when you are
is the biggest loop that con-
highest concentration of
October 31st of each year.
facing Main Street, proceed
nects the most towns in the
with a right hand turn and
State of Maine. It is suggested
4,000 foot peaks in the State
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PHOTOS (Opposite Top) COURTESY OF LYONS LAKESIDE CABINS; Moose BY JOYCE LOVE;
Big Foot crossing (above) BY ROBERT MARTIN
Mingo Springs Golf Course Since 1923
you plan 2 days to do this trip
to Rangeley, if you are not
and stay overnight somewhere.
looking for a super long ride.
Moose Loop maps are available
QUILL HILL OVERLOOK TRAIL: A
for $4.00 each at Rev-It-Up Sport beautiful scenic overlook, Shop.
that you should not miss
NORTH & SOUTH LOOP TRAILS: Nice
while ATV riding in Rangeley.
20 mile loop trails that are close
18 HOLES OVERLOOKING RANGELEY LAKE Public welcome
•
Tee times recommended
Driving Range
Food & Drink
Leagues & Tournaments
Trail & Bird Walk
Lessons & Rentals
Memberships Available
207-864-5021 | 43 Country Club Road • Rangeley, Maine | mingosprings.com
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Not To Be Missed
Oquossoc village
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UAINT OQUOSSOC VILLAGE is set
amongst pristine mountains and crystal clear lakes — all of which make it a
Maine
premier vacation destination. Located along the Rangeley Lakes National Scenic Byway, you can
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embrace a slower pace here as you swim, kayak, canoe, bike, hike, hunt or fish for the fabulous brook trout under the spruce and fir canopy. You will also find three meals a day available at The Gingerbread House, a year-round casual, fine dining establishment with indoor and outdoor seating. And for
Joey & Sheryl Morton Owners
Directly on Rangeley Lake “Open Year Round”
Town & Lake Motel & Cottages (207) 864-3755 P.O. Box 47, 2668 Main Street Rangeley, ME 04970
Email. info@rangeleytownandlake.com
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American cuisine and seafood, check out Tall Tales Tavern and Scotty’s Lobster Pound and Meat Market.
pure W
survival
Text MICHELLE CUSTODIO
Three ways to safe drinking water in the wilderness
ATER IS ESSENTIAL TO OUR SURVIVAL so whether you are hiking for a
potassium permanganate,
day or camping for a week, knowing how to create safe drinking water
iodine, or chlorine, (chlorine
is a skill you need to know. There are multiple ways to obtain water in
the wilderness, here are three ways to purify water so it is safe to drink.
being the most common.) Drops and tablets are usually made to be used for 20 litres of water. Follow these steps
BOIL
microorganisms but might
bottle) with 3 inches of the
in order to purify water in
not be effective against
filtering material.
the wilderness using this
One tried and true way to
dirt. For this reason, it is
purify water is through
highly advisable to use other
boiling. People have been
methods in combination
detoxifying water through
with boiling if the only
the methods of boiling since
source of water you have
the beginning of time. It’s
contains dirty water.
still our preferred method for purifying water today
FILTER
because it actually works.
Filtration is another reliable
It takes about 10 minutes
way to purify water to
total to get water to boil
drinking conditions. Sand
(depending on your heat vs
filtration is one of the
climate temperature ratio, it
simplest ways to clean your
can be longer or shorter).
water. You will need:
For this purification method here is what you will need to do: put a pot of water over stable fire, let the bubbles roll for about 5 minutes before you get the pot off the fire. Once this is done, allow the water to cool for about 5 minutes before drinking it. Boiling works best for
• A plastic bottle • A filtering material such as a coffee filter, cotton cloth, or pebbles • Gravel, and sand. Follow these steps: 1. Cut the base off the bottle to create a cone shape. 2. Turn the bottle upside
3. Add a inch of gravel on top of the filter material to prevent the sand from getting into the filtered water. 3. Fill with sand. 4. Pour water through the filter. Clear water should come out of the bottom. If
Before you begin, check the instructions that came with the tablets or drops for the number of litres to which you will be adding the tablet or drops. If possible, have a container of that size available. 1. Fill up the container up
the water is not very clear,
to the brim with water
pass it through the filter
up and add the drops or
again to make it clearer.
tablets as indicated on the
Sand filtration is an easy, cost-effective method for
instructions. 2. Give the container a solid
filtering debris and other
shake for about 10 seconds
contaminants.
to allow the tablet or drops
PURIFICATION TABLETS OR DROPS
to thoroughly mix with the
Purification tablets or drops are a successful way to
water that is not clean but
down and cover the
kill bactiera in water. The
is clear. This is because
bottom (the neck of the
main ingredient in these
boiling is effective against
method.
water. 3. Let the water sit in the container for a minimum of 20 minutes before you drink it.
tablets and drops is usually
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OT ONLY DOES THE MAINE’S HIGH PEAKS region offer the best outdoor activities you
STRATTON
could ever dream of, our small towns and
villages will make you feel right at home with plenty of dining, shopping, art and cultural activities and more.
Just take a breath and breathe in the views. There’s so much to do and see in our backyard- make plans for a day trip, long weekend or stay for a week or two! Once you’ve experienced the “Mountains of Possibilities”, you’ll be coming back…again and again.
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Looney Moose Reviews
Very good meal, loved the place. Leaving today after the best breakfast. Thank you for the great food and excellent service. We will be back!
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Not only did we have a great breakfast and service while we were there, the staff couldn’t have been more helpful when I realized from 3.5 hours away that I had left my wallet there and they mailed it to me in a speedy manner. Thank you so much, I can’t wait to enjoy another meal next time I’m in town!
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JUNE 24-26 Family Fun Days in the Village of Stratton Experience old-fashioned, small town Maine fun this weekend in Eustis and Stratton. Family Fun Days will have events going on this Friday through Sunday. Activities this year include: karaoke, yard sales, a parade bounce house and giant water slides, family games, a pie contest and the 18 hole golf tournament. JUNE 25 14th Annual Kingfield POPS The Kingfield POPS returns June 25th for the 14th annual festival. This year’s festival will truly please the crowds featuring once again the Bangor Symphony Orchestra conducted and directed by Grammy Award winner Lucas Richman. JULY 4 Town of Carrabassett Valley 4th of July Celebration Come down to the Town Park on July 4th to celebrate with the community at the Town of Carrabassett Valley 4th of July Celebration! Activities will include the children’s parade, sawdust pile, magic shows, live entertainment, fireworks display and much more. JULY 15-16 Kingfield Days In commemoration of our town’s bicentennial, the official 2016 Kingfield Days’ theme is... “Kingfield Characters, Past and Present”! Put your thinking caps on and put together a float!!!
JULY 16 6th Annual Carrabassett Backcountry Challenge The Town of Carrabassett Valley invites you to participate in the 6th running of the Carrabassett Backcountry Cycle Challenge, a mountain bike endurance event. The approximately 100K, 50K, and (new this year) 25K courses will cover a great mix of backcountry mountain bike terrain winding through the beautiful, unspoiled forests and mountains of Carrabassett Valley and its surrounding communities. AUGUST 6 Carrabassett Summer Festival The 11th Annual Carrabassett Summer Festival returns August 6th, 2016. Located off Route 27 in Carrabassett Valley on Old Huse Mill Rd. A FREE family event with fun for all ages. AUGUST 20 The Flume 5K & 10K Trail Race Join us Saturday, August 20th for Sugarloaf’s first ever trail running race, The Flume. There will be both a 5K and 10K option for this rugged backcountry foot race through the Sugarloaf Nordic Trail network. SEPTEMBER 23-26 Sugarloaf Mountain Bike Festival Sugarloaf is excited to announce the Inaugural Sugarloaf Mountain Bike Festival. We have partnered up with our friends at Carrabassett Region NEMBA to bring a two day, three night Mountain bike festival to the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center
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Wilton/ Farmington
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WHETHER YOU ARE A STUDENT OR A VISITOR, Farmington’s prime location among the rolling hills of Western Maine is a perfect jumping-off point to winter adventures and R & R. This picturesque town is home to the University of Maine Farmington, named “One of America’s Best Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report for 15 consecutive years. In the oldfashioned downtown setting you’ll also find art galleries, plays, concerts, plus a diverse variety of shops and eateries. If you know a college-bound student who’s into the outdoors – really into the outdoors — the University of Maine at Farmington may be the perfect place for her or him to spend their college years. Perfectly located at the gateway to worldclass skiing and snowboarding, the University is also smack in the middle of some of the best hiking, mt. biking, camping, rafting, canoeing and kayaking in Maine.
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JULY 22 – 23 Farmington Summerfest Continuing the theme of “Old Thyme Fun,” this year’s Summer Fest is showcasing a variety of vendors, live music, street performers, art and more! Plans this year include a kick-off event on Friday evening in Meetinghouse Park, with food vendors available in the area and a talent show - “Farmington’s Got Talent” - will be held in the park that night with an invitation to all ages and types of talent. Prizes will be given for best performances in the different age groups. On Saturday, in addition to vendors, street performers, small groups of musicians, and other events, the second annual Great Float Race down the Sandy River will be held with prizes for costumes, float decorations, and best times. There will also be a “Dreamin’ Big Bed Race” held on Broadway comprised of teams of five people racing beds on wheels; prizes for costumes, bed design and best times will be awarded. To sign up or FMI: 207-491-5533
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AUG 5 & 6 34TH Annual Wilton Blueberry Festival The Wilton Blueberry Festival, always held the first Friday and Saturday of August, started in 1982 with a simple ‘Blueberry Church Bazaar.’ As the years have passed, it has grown into a two-day signature event to celebrate the heritage of this great region with over 60 unique events throughout the weekend. This year’s theme “Sports” will feature a fly casting class from L.L. Bean Outdoor Discovery School Instructors on Friday from 9am3pm and several mascots from college and professional baseball teams from around the state will be appearing in the parade that takes place on Saturday. Enjoy many vendors, food, music and a spectacular fireworks display. OCTOBER 1 Mind Body Spirit Festival 10 - 4pm Student Center, UMF, 111 South Street, Farmington. The festivals are held throughout the year in various Maine locations, featuring holistic health practitioners, energy healers, psychics and mediums, herbs and organic products, metaphysical supplies, enlightening workshops and a whole lot more.
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WESTERN LAKES & MOUNTAINS skowhegan Brewfest september 3rd 2:00pm – 7pm
Water Street, Skowhegan, ME
Home to Bigelow Brewing Company and Oak Pond Brewing Company, Skowhegan will host Central Maine’s first-ever craft brew festival. Intended to promote cultural strengths of the town and region, the festival will showcase breweries, wineries, and fermenters; authentic eateries that serve local harvest; and Skowhegan’s own Maine Grains, a notable purveyor of organic grains to Maine’s craft brewers. With Mainecrafted libations, farm-to-table food vendors, three live bands, tours of Maine Grains, merchant incentives, and guided walks along the Langlais Art Trail and the riverfront park, the Skowhegan Craft Brew Festival will provide an unforgettable close to summer. The event will kick off with a VIP hour from 2 to 3pm, during which VIP ticket holders will enjoy unlimited beverage and food samples. From 3 to 7pm festival attendees will have the opportunity to sample up to 12 beverages and purchase authentic fare from restaurants and vendors. Tickets are on sale now at SKOWHEGANCRAFTBREWFEST.COM.
WATERVILLE
AUGUST 3, 2016 11AM-11PM
Downtown Waterville Over 30 Food Venders Live Music all day Street-Side Dancing Children’s Events Beer Garden 5pm-11pm
www.tasteofwaterville.com PHOTO COURTESY OF TASTE OF WATERVILLE
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HIS YEAR MARKS THE 24TH Taste of Waterville. The Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce took over coordinating the event soon after it started and has continued to ensure the event grows, is successful and properly exhibits what this region has to offer. Running August 3rd from 11AM-11PM, one can find
limitless food choices, children’s activities, vendors, and live music. Shoppers will find a wide array of products, including women’s clothing, home furnishings, jewelry, Maine-made products, art, toys and books, and much more. Dining options are equally as diverse, offering authentic Indian, Lebanese and Mexican cuisines, Asian specialties, eclectic American fare, delicious pub food, barbeque, and fresh seafood, great bagels, sandwiches and coffee. For more information visit WWW.TASTEOFWATERVILLE.COM or call the Chamber at (207) 873-3315.
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BANGOR
AROOSTOOK COUNTY
JULY 4 Independence Day Celebrations
JULY 4 Independence Day Celebrations throughout the “County”
JULY 26 – AUGUST 11 Maine State Fair
JULY 9 – 17 Maine Potato Blossom Festival
AUGUST 26 - 28 American Folk Festival
AUGUST 19 - 20 Houlton Potato Feast Days
KATAHDIN AREA
PHOTOGRAPHER PAUL CYR: Paul Cyr (above) grew up on a potato farm in Hamlin, Maine, and now resides in Presque Isle with his wife Karen. He started taking pictures in the early 1960s with a Kodak instamatic camera, and photography soon became his lifetime hobby. After moving to Presque Isle in the mid-1970s, Paul’s photography took a back seat to his commitment to the family healthcare business and the development of a patented snowmobile component which he continues to manufacture. Although Paul stays busy with rental properties, he now has time to devote to his hobby. Paul spends time each week looking for new photographic opportunities. Ninety-nine percent of his photographs are taken in northern Maine, most within 10 miles of his home. Late summer farm aerials are one of his favorite scenes to shoot.
AUGUST 25 - 37 Crown of Maine Balloon Festival
JULY 4 Independence Day Celebration SEPTEMBER 16 -18 Trails End Festival
MOOSEHEAD LAKE JUNE 26 7th Annual C. A. Dean Bike & Boat
OCTOBER 15 Aroostook County Brew & Wine Fest at the Nordic Heritage Center. FMI: Contact Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce 207-764-6561
JULY 4 Independence Day Celebration SEPTEMBER 8 – 11 Int. Sea Plane Fly-In
5 Guest Rooms featuring:
Private bath • Air conditioning Ceiling fan • Cable TV with DVD player Wireless Internet Plenty of pillows and towels
Also offering catering for your special event:
Private dinners, baby & wedding showers, anniversary, birthday, and holiday parties.
Open June through October
Tel. 207-723-5452
193 Central Street, Millinocket, ME 04462 www.TheYoungHouseBandB.com
The Ice Fish Inn
millinocket’s newest bed & breakfast
PHOTOS COURTESY OF PAUL CYR
Book online at icefishinn.com or call toll free 855-FISH4U2 gonefishing@icefishinn.com Bring this ad for a 15% discount 177 Central St Millinocket Maine 04462 discount can’t be combined w/other offers
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MILLINOCKET Mt. Katahdin Region’s Hidden Gem
Text & Photos MARCIE BROWN
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F YOU WOULD ENJOY HAVING A GREAT TIME while lending your support to a visitor-friendly town, Millinocket beckons. It is home to stunning Baxter State Park, which
in turn hosts the formidable Mt. Katahdin, named by the Penobscot Indians. Katahdin translates to “The Greatest Mountain”, Maine’s highest peak at 5,270 feet.
If you walk along the main street in downtown Millinocket, you might wonder where everyone has gone. Even the library closed in August 2015, though it may reopen in the near future. But wait, there is light! Still open is the Appalachian Trail Cafe. It features a ceiling autographed by successful Mt. Katahdin climbers who made it all the way to the summit, which is no small accomplishment. They have
Store, and Moose Prints (check
wonderful pie and other
out their stunning wildlife
local art, when meticulously
baked goods, all made on the
photographs), all on Central
displayed, can be. Her
premises and yes, you can
Street. Anita Mueller and her
watercolors are exemplary.
judge a pie by its cover.
partner, Mark Picard, conduct
There are a number of over
photography workshops
night options. Check out
that have persevered during
during moose and foliage
one of Millinocket’s newest
the difficult economic
seasons. Sign up here:
Bed & Breakfasts The Ice
downturn Millinocket
www.markpicard.com/maine-
Fish Inn located located on
suffered with the closing of
photography-workshops.
177 Central Street. Another
There are other businesses
its paper mills in 2008 and
Marsha Donahue’s North
local gem is the Young House
2014; The North Light Gallery,
Light Gallery is a stellar
Bed & Breakfast a perfectly
the Good Samaritan Thrift
example of how entrancing
maintained, beautifully-
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PHOTOS (Clockwise from top right) Young House; North Light Gallery; Young House’s special Eggs Benedict; (opposite) River Drivers Restaurant & Pub
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preserved inn with five
Mt. Katahdin, whitewater
comfortable guest rooms,
rafting, camping, kayaking,
each with a private bath,
swimming and hiking to
cable TV and DVD player,
calmer pastimes such as
free wireless, hairdryer and
fishing, joining a moose tour,
air conditioner. Innkeepers
excellent photo ops or taking
Bethany and Hamilton Ash
in the scenery with a cocktail,
have clearly found their
there is something for every
calling. The breakfast menu
member of the family to
is three pages long and the
enjoy. The residents have
Young House Special Eggs
spirit, too, as shown when
Benedict takes the prize.
they demonstrated nightly
If you are looking for
to protest the silencing of
accommodations with a lot
the daily fire horn tradition,
of amenities, the Katahdin Inn
which began in the 1940s.
& Suites has you covered with
After two weeks of residents
large heated pool, hot tub,
driving their cars through
exercise, game and play area,
town, horns blasting, the
plus a business center for
ritual was reinstated,
those working during travel.
substituting one set of horns
Dinner at River Drivers Restaurant & Pub )www.neoc.
for another: the original. All that fun, with the bonus
com/river-drivers-restaurant-maine
of knowing that you have
provides a perfect finish to
helped a town in need of
the day with its lovely view
support, makes heading for
of the lake, great service and
Millinocket a very rewarding
wonderful food. Their lobster
and worthwhile trip!
www.katahdininnandsuites.com • info@katahdininnandsuites.com • Property with 77 rooms. Large heated pool, hot tub, exercise, game and play area, free internet WIFI, local calls, cable and business center. • FREE Continental Breakfast. • We are motorcycle and pet friendly • We provide a large free trailer parking area
740 Central Street, Millinocket, ME 04462 1-877-902-4555 • 207-723-4555
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bisque has a thin, intensely flavorful broth with ample chunks of fresh lobster. There are so many fun things to do in the area that you’ll need the extra energy provided by a good night’s rest at the inn. From climbing
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THE HIGHLANDS Look up and come to “The County” www.VisitAroostook.com The VisitAroostook.com website provides information on places to visit, where to stay, where to eat, things to do, travel packages, events and much more. Visit the site today to help plan your unforgettable experience in Aroostook County.
MEDWAY
Call the Aroostook Tourism Hotline
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RAVELING TO AROOSTOOK COUNTY in the summer and fall provides a wealth of unique
Lennie’s Superette Jaimie & Michelle Wallace
Gas • Beer • Soda • Coffee • Pizza • Subs • Gift Cards Lottery • ATM • Groceries • Worms & Crawlers • Souvenirs
www.lenniessuperette.com 2154 Medway Road, Medway, Maine 04460 Phone: (207) 746-5100 • Hours: 5 am – 10 pm Resident & Non-Resident Fishing & Hunting Licences
experiences. Wonderful all-terrain vehicle trails,
local events, excellent fishing opportunities and for the adventurous, a trip on the Allagash Wilderness Waterway to name only a few. Festivals abound in “The County” …come join us for the Houlton International Wings & Wheels Fly-in/Cruise-in on July 23rd, or test your fishing skills while enjoying cultural food at the Ploye and Muskie Festival in Fort Kent on August 12th through the 14th, and do bring your camera for the famous Crown of Maine Balloon Fest in Presque Isle from August 25-28th. Aroostook County…a special part of Maine folks proudly call home.
Happy Birthday! www.medwaygateway.com
Rt. 157 (JUST OFF I-95, EXIT 244)
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Activity Maine would like to send a hearty Maine “Congratulations” to the River’s Edge Motel for 5 years of providing great accommodation services to sportsmen, travelers and vacationers to the Katahdin Region!
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MOOSEHEAD Lake L
OCATED OVER 1000 FEET ABOVE THE LEVEL OF THE SEA, LIES
THE WORLD FAMOUS MOOSEHEAD LAKE. Surrounded by majestic mountain peaks, Moosehead Lake is a destination high above
the rest. Home to an abundant population of moose, this part of Maine announces its grandeur at first site. Indian Hill at Greenville offers a stunning glimpse of this deep lake and the endless mountain range that lies ahead. A warm community of quaint shops, local eateries and waterfront gardens welcome you in downtown Greenville, Maine. activitymaine.com 65
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Guide Outposts are plentiful
the small town of Kokadjo,
entire lake. Mount Kineo is
and can provide you with a
population “not many”. This
also home to one of the most
northern exposure adventure
is where the pavement ends
historic and scenic 9-hole golf
of a lifetime. Moose safaris
and the North Maine Woods
courses in all of New England.
are best enjoyed by canoe
begin. ATV trails abound as
A short walk across
and NorthEast Guide Service
do the mountain hikes that
the carriage trails leads
can provide you with the
are found here in Maine’s
you to Pebble Beach, the
experience, knowledge
Hundred Mile Wilderness.
most beautiful beach on
and perfect setting for an
Number 4, Whitecap, Gulf
Moosehead. Pebble Beach sits
authentic Maine wildlife
Hagas and the B52 memorial
under the 750 foot flint cliffs
tour or whitewater rafting
crash site are just a few of
of Mount Kineo. A rope swing
trip along the rapids of the
the hikes that are found on
and smooth stones that you
Penobscot & Kennebec Rivers.
Moosehead’s east side.
cannot find anywhere else set
Fly fishermen of all ages and ABOVE AND BELOW COURTESY OF GRAY GHOST CAMPS
Opposite Kokadjo on the
this beach apart from them
abilities can also take to the
west side, lies the town
all. Private sailing and lake
water. Wading, drift boat
of Rockwood, the heart of
fishing charters depart daily
or inflatable raft, Wilson’s On
Moosehead Lake. Rockwood’s
at Gray Ghost Camps. A sunset
Moosehead Lake can show you
location makes it the best
sail and an evening spent
what they do best in the cool
for boating opportunities.
around the campfire is the
headwaters of the Kennebec
Here you will find a full
perfect way to end any day
River and Indian Pond.
service Moosehead Marina for
on Moosehead Lake.
all of your watercraft needs.
For more information visit
side of Moosehead Lake leads
Motorized and non-motorized
www.friendsofmooseheadlake.org
you to Blair Hill. The most
boats can be rented at
magnificent views are found
The Birches Resort or Lawrence’s
here as well as the finest
Lakeside Cabins. No visit to
dining, at the Blair Hill Inn
Rockwood would be complete
& Spa. The road continues
without a visit to Mount Kineo
to Lily Bay State Park, a
State Park. Accessible only by
resource for recreational
boat, shuttle transportation
trails, day and overnight
can be found for a fee at the
camping and Moosehead’s
Kineo Docks. A beginner hike
most popular public beach.
will lead you the fire tower
Just beyond Lily Bay, half
at the summit, giving a 360
way up Moosehead Lake is
degree panoramic view of the
A short drive up the eastern
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THE HIGHLANDS
GREENVILLE
“A lake...is the earth’s eye.” Henry David Thoreau
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See it aboard the Katahdin. Katahdin Cruises on Moosehead Lake Sailing late June thru Columbus Day, Closed Sun. & Mon. Tel: (207) 695-2716 Fax: (207) 695-2367 PO Box 1151 Greenville, ME 04441
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A Maine Tradition for nearly a century Maynard’s in Maine P.O. Box 220, Rockwood, ME 04478(207) 534-7703 (866) 699-0857 for more information: www.maynardsinmaine.com
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BANGOR Gateway to the Highlands
LEFT SHANNON BRYAN
Playland Adventures is the largest family entertainment center in Maine. With over 21,000 sq ft of fun, whether rain or shine, you’re sure to find something to please everyone in the family. From mid June Labor Day, they have 5 inflatable water slides for kids ages 4-12 and a kiddie pool for those under 2, out back of the building. Perfect for those hot days! Playland Adventures also host parties and field trips.
events | Bangor
Rae Ann Rice, Home Mortgage Specialist with Regency Mortgage Corporation of Bangor has been assisting folks for nearly a decade through the process of purchasing or refinancing of their home. Her professional expertise, compassion and drive will turn your need into a reality. You can reach her by Tel. 207-974-8996 or by E-mail: rrice@regencymtg.com. Summer Camp 2016 – Too Much Fun Awaits! Summer camps will provide nine weeks of fun and excitement, from June 20 through August 21. To find out more specifics and registration contact us at: www.mainediscoverymuseum.org.
Be sure to check activitymaine.com for the most up-to-date information. The Queen City is blessed with a number of cultural attractions including the Bangor Symphony Orchestra which is America’s oldest standing symphony, The University of Maine’s Museum of Art, Maine’s Discovery Museum and The Penobscot Theatre. Each month during the summer season numerous events are featured including Maine’s State Fair, the Annual Folk Festival and the Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion Concert program that runs from June through late summer and includes for the 2016 seasons such great artists as Hall and Oats, the Dave Mathews Band , Dixie Chicks and Jimmy Buffett. JULY 29 – AUGUST 7 Bangor State Fair 12 noon – 9pm – Bass Park Agriculture, farm animals, contests, midway, games, rides and live entertainment. bangorstatefair.com
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AUGUST 26 – 28 American Folk Festival The American Folk Festival is a large-scale, three-day event. Held each year at the end of August in downtown Bangor, Maine, the Festival presents the music and dance from the many cultures that make up America today. americanfolkfestival.com
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REWORGY FAMILY ORCHARDS offers an authentic, Maine family farm experience for guests of all ages. The farm has been owned and run by the Treworgy family for over 30 years. Today there are four generations and over 20 members of the family who work on the farm. From the youngest to the oldest, they welcome you to enjoy everything from the pick-your-own fruits and vegetables to the corn maze, petting zoo, and concert series. One of Treworgy’s most famous attractions is the annual corn maze, which is the longest continually run of its kind in Maine. Each maze, created and designed by the Treworgy family, is a beautiful work of art when seen from the air and a delight for families who traverse it on the ground, making their way through the interactive riddles and puzzle as they go. This year’s design, “St. George and the Dragon,” features a fiery dragon facing a brave knight on a horse. Check Treworgy’s Facebook page in August to see Aerial pictures of this monster. The corn maze opens each year at the beginning of August.
Just a short walk from the corn maze, Treworgy’s pick-your-own fields and orchard are a perennial favorite. Fruits and vegetables simply taste better when you pick them yourself, and nothing says “Maine summer” like freshly picked blueberries and strawberries. For autumn attractions, Treworgy offers Macintosh, Cortland, Macoun, Liberty, and Gala varieties for picking. Find the perfect pumpkin in the enormous pumpkin patch with over 60 varieties of pumpkins, squash and gourds in every shape, color and size you can imagine. Treworgy’s website is a great pre-visit resource to determine
what’s ready for picking and how to extend the experience at home with projects and recipes. Also in the fall, they have hayrides or horse-drawn farm tours — led by Treworgy’s famous twin horses, Fred and Fran, from which visitors can take in the scenic views and hear the history of the farm. (Bring your camera for some amazing family moments.) And don’t forget the goats in the petting zoo! Treworgy’s award-winning dairy goats are a family favorite and available for petting and feeding.
Refreshments are available in the farm shop and cafe, along with a wide selection of Maine-made gifts: jams, jellies, preserves, crafts and farm-themed toys. Check the website for popular outdoor concert series with some of the area’s best bluegrass and folk musicians. Whether you come for a quick bag of apples, a pie, a concert, or to spend the day — the Treworgy family is always glad to see you, and they are ready to make your time at the farm something you’ll always remember.
To round out your trip, plan a lunch in the cafe or enjoy some ice cream and donuts.
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MID-COAST maine E
XTENDING FROM BRUNSWICK TO ROCKLAND, midcoast Maine offers a quiet, pastoral setting, as well as a rocky, rugged
coastline. Scenic bays, craggy peninsulas and sparkling islands, picture-perfect fishing villages, historic forts and lighthouses, seaside resorts and bustling harbor towns all comprise this region.
Fishing and ship building
Enjoy cool summer breezes
sustained the area for
and vistas of sparkling blue
enturies. You can easily
water as you explore the area
delve into Maine’s maritime
by foot, bike or sea kayak.
past that’s enhanced by a
Expect quiet roads, gentle
visit to the Maine Maritime
rolling hills and secluded
Museum.
beaches. View a sunrise on [ see “Mid-Coast,” page 72 ]
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MID-COAST MAINE
PHOTOS COURTESY OF SEASPRAY KAYAKING
ON THE WATER In & Around Bath, Maine
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fishing kayaks, double kayaks,
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canoes as well as a variety
They even have lifejackets for
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dogs, young kids, and infants.
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the Bay. Eat fresh eggs from a
will whet your appetite as
local farm. Watch bald eagles,
you realize this is the way life
ospreys and terns along the
should be. Every spring, the residents
coast. Explore the prehistoric oyster shell mounds along
of Brunswick eagerly await
river beds. See the harbor
the opening of Fat Boy Drive-
seals next to Fort Popham.
In and every fall they mourn
Browse through an antique
when it closes. Each summer
shop.
since 1955, Fat Boy has
Go on a puffin tour, whale
BATH
been frequented by Maine
watch or sport fishing trip.
fishermen, Naval aviators,
Purchase art directly from an
Bowdoin College students
artisan. Catch a ferry to one
and thousands of coastal
of the islands, hike Mount
vacationers. Fat Boy is world
Battie in the Camden Hills.
famous (it really is!) for its
Take an afternoon cruise on a
Canadian BLT’s, Maine Lobster
two-masted schooner. Stroll
Rolls, and 20oz. Thick Western
through the Coastal Maine
Frappes. Then, of course,
Botanical Gardens, where
there are their Whopper
there are always interesting
Burgers. And when you need
textures, shapes and colors to
service, simply turn on your
be seen from the many trails.
headlights and one of the
Life in the Midcoast operates at a slower pace and yet there
friendly waitresses will be happy to serve you.
is so much to do. The sea air
MAINE MARITIME MUSEUM This is Maine. The rest is history.
Lighthouse cruises. Trolley tours. Historic shipyard. www.MaineMaritimeMuseum.org
Washington Street • Bath, Maine • --
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STARCRAFT
PHOTO MICHAEL LEONARD
on the Bay.” Because July and
limited, and reservations
August can be extremely
highly recommended.
busy, it is best to make
Members $24; nonmembers
reservations ahead of time:
$30; children under 12 $20.
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More Bath history can be
Want to get on the water
had on the Bath Cemetery Tour: Famed Captains and Shipbuilders
but Kayaking isn’t your
(June 15 – October 12, 22 and
thing? Maine Maritime Museum
29th). From the Museum,
offers Kennebec River
you will ride the trolley
lighthouse and nature cruises
to Oak Grove Cemetery,
from June 1 – October 23
one of Bath’s oldest and
giving you an up-close look
largest cemeteries, which
at Navy destroyers under
contains the most varied
construction at Bath Iron
collections of memorial art
Works, lighthouses, and
in Bath and is a virtual who’s
the unique ecosystem of
who of historic maritime
Merrymeeting Bay.
families. Learn about the
The Bath Iron Works Story
fascinating history of these
Trolley Tour, June 2 - October
shipbuilding competitors,
28, tells the inside story of
and examine the symbolism
Bath Iron Works with current
of these amazingly crafted
and former BIW employees
memorials to gain a greater
as your guides. The tour
understanding of Bath’s
begins with an exclusive
maritime prominence. A
exhibit highlighting key
portion of this tour involves
elements of BIW’s history
moderate walking on
followed by an introductory
uneven ground. Seating is
video that documents the
limited; reservations are
process of constructing
suggested. Tours held May
the most advanced ships
14, June 15, October 12, 22
in the world. Then board
and 29. Seating is limited;
the trolley for a rolling tour
reservations are suggested.
through Bath where guides
Members $20; nonmembers
will detail the history of the
$27; under age 17 $12 (Fee
yard, interpret the views, and
includes museum admission)
highlight key elements of
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MID-COAST MAINE
GEORGETOWN T ricentennial 1716- 2016
T
HE ISLAND OF GEORGETOWN, MAINE, IS ONE
town would be complete with
OF THE MAINE COAST’S BEST-KEPT SECRETS.
out a store with local flavor.
Take a driving tour to discover some of its
hidden gems on a day trip or an extended weekend getaway. On Route 127 South, you’ll pass Georgetown
The Georgetown Country Store is a well established modern land mark between the fire station and the new post
Pottery, offering some of Maine’s finest hand-
office. They have everything a
painted porcelain pottery featuring Maine and
store should have for locals,
nautical themes. On your way to Reid State Park, you’ll pass The Mooring B&B, the remodeled former
tourist, and the lunch crowd. People rave about the pizza and onion rings but there is
home of Walter Reid, who donated the land for Reid
so more delicious foods there
State Park. The inn offers five unique rooms, all
and plenty of smiles to go
with private baths, air conditioning and stunning
around.
ocean views. If camping is your style,
soaring ospreys and the
Sagadahoc Campground is
cry of seagulls and rent a
an amazing oceanfront
clamming rake and dig your
campground where you
clams with a town permit!
can enjoy crashing surf,
And what classic Maine
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RIGHT COURTESY OF GEORGETOWN CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS
JUNE 26
GHS ANNUAL MEETING/PRESENTATION Samuel Sewall’ Sewall’s 1717 Visit Georgetown Historical Society 1–3PM
JULY
Perfect Wedding Location!
3
BLESSING OF THE FLEET Five Islands Wharf
4
P PARADE Five Islands
2PM
9
FIRE DEPARTMENT AUCTION Five Islands Fire Station
9AM
23
TOWN CELEBRATION Five Island Wharf (7/24 Rain Date)
2PM
24
OLD F FASHIONED TENT MEETING Five Islands Baptist Church
30-31
RICHARDS LIBRARY BOOK SALE Georgetown Historical Society 10AM-3PM
12–3PM
11AM
AUGUST
GARDEN TOUR Around Georgetown
10AM–3PM
13
WORKING LEAGUE F FAIR Georgetown Central School
10AM–2PM
20
TOUR OF HISTORIC PLACES Around Georgetown
10AM–1PM
20
W WALKING TOUR Flying Point Cemetery
2PM
27
LIVE STORYTELLING Robinhood Meetinghouse
6PM
6
SUMMER LONG EXHIBITS
GEORGETOWN SCHOOLS IN HISTORY
Georgetown Historical Society
HISTORY OF LAURA B. RICHARDS LIBRARY
Richard Library
MAPS AND CHARTS OF GEORGETOWN
Georgetown Country Store
www.GeorgetownME.com
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PHOTO MICHAEL LEONDARD
ABOVE Digging steamers near Sagadahoc Bay Camground
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MID-COAST MAINE WISCASSET
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NOWN AS THE “PRETTIEST VILLAGE IN MAINE,” Wiscasset was settled in 1663 on the banks of the Sheepscot River. Due to its deep harbor,
Wiscasset was once the largest working harbor east of Boston as a bustling shipbuilding center and lumber port. Today, the harbor is home to local fishermen and recreational boaters and the final resting place since 1932 for the four-masted schooners the Hesper and the Luther Little, whose remains are currently being salvaged. Visitors to Wiscasset can
Tucker (1807), the old Lincoln
stroll the pleasant brick
County Jail (1809), and the
sidewalks and find many
Customs House (1870). If
antique shops, art galleries,
you haven’t seen Wiscasset
fine stores and restaurants.
Village’s wonderful sunken
Other attractions include
garden opposite the Nickels-
handsome sea captains’
Sortwell House—take an
homes, the Powder House
extra few minutes and enjoy
(1812), the Lincoln County
its beauty.
Courthouse (1824), Castle
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Discover
BOOTHBAY Harbor
PHOTO MICHAEL LEONARD
T rain Lovers Take Note
“No Rig Too Big or Too Small”
CAMPGROUND & RV PARK
Groups Welcome
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Boothbay Railway Village
By late 1963, George McEvoy, just 27 years old, was amassing a collection of railroad memorabilia that filled the family home in Grafton, Massachusetts and it appeared that their Southport, Maine summer cottage was about to succumb to the same fate. He had to find a place to store his collection. In May of 1965, the then Boothbay Railway Museum opened to the public for the first time, making it the first public railroad museum in Maine. Later that summer when the steam engine arrived and was put into service it was the first narrow gauge train to run in Maine for nearly three decades and the only passenger rail service in Maine for nearly two more decades. Today when you visit the Museum you’ll learn about how technologies like steam engines and the automobile changed life along the coast of Maine between 1850 and 1950. In addition to a ride in a vintage coach behind a 100 year old steam locomotive, the Museum also occasionally offers rides in one of it’s Ford Model Ts. Two of the most popular attractions are the pair of resident goats who delight visitors of all ages with their antics. From a display of hundreds of salt & pepper shakers to a collection of engines that powered everything from small boats to whole factories, there truly is something for everyone in your family here. Visit the Museum’s website at RailwayVillage.org to learn more about this special Maine place.
BALMY DAYS CRUISES Captain Bill Campbell (207) 633-2284 42 Commercial St. Boothbay Harbor www.balmydayscruises.com
Monhegan Island Harbor Tour & Harbor Lights Lighthouse Tour Mackerel Fishing come sail away . . .
MONHEGAN ISLAND
MID-COAST MAINE BOOTHBAY
Railway Village From rolling stock to rolling pins, the Museum’s collection tells stories about how technologies transformed everyday life for Maine residents.
Saturday, July 18
Train Rides + Car Show + Craft Brew Fest Check out our website for more events!
Where History Moves You | Route 27, Boothbay | 207–633–4727 | www.RailwayVillage.org
NOBLEBORO / PEMAQUID
SEA ACRES MOTEL
May & October by Reservation
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Family Atmosphere
23 Bradley Hill Road, Pemaquid, Maine 04558
(207) 677-2693
Private Dock Kitchenettes • Full Baths Color Cable TV • Pool Short walk to Coombs Cove MasterCard & Visa Open June–September Steve & Beverly Lord
Great for Family Reunions!
Quiet, Wooded Sites on Pemaquid Lake Pool • Jacuzzis • Sauna Rec Hall • Playgrounds Rentals Boats, Canoes and Kayaks Swimming • Fishing Scheduled Summer Activities & Events Store • Snack Bar Rental Cabins & Cottages E,W,S Hookups • WiFi Avail. Locally Owned & Operated
PO Box 967, 100 Twin Cove Lane, Damariscotta, ME 04543
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PHOTOS Above, above right, and below: MICHAEL LEONDARD
Right: COURTESY OF NORTH ATLANTIC BLUES FESTIVAL
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PENOBSCOT bay ROCKLAND BREAKWATER LIGHTHOUSE BARRY GUTRADT
Text FRANCES J. FOLSOM
P
ENOBSCOT BAY IS MADE UP OF EIGHT VILLAGES; Brunswick, Bath, Wiscasset, Damariscotta, Rockland, Rockport, Camden and Belfast. Make Rockland your home base for exploring the region and you will discover that this special
area is easy to fall in love with.
Stay
church and the Farnsworth
Hawk NC. The collection also
The Historic Inns of Rockland is
Homestead for N.C. and
includes a 1910 Henri Farman
comprised of three elegant
Jamie, an addition to the
III Biplane, a 1917 Curtiss JN-
inns, the Berry Manor Inn,
original museum for Andrew.
4D Jenny used in World War
Limerock Inn and the Granite
The Maine Lighthouse
I and three gliders, an 1804
Inn. Each offers an array of
Museum is a treasure trove
Cayley, an 1893 Lilienthal and
specials during the summer.
of lighthouse artifacts
an 1896 Chanute.
Do
and memorabilia. Exhibits
At the Project Puffin Audubon
showcase antique fog horns
Center learn about the
The Farnsworth Art Museum
and two rare second and
project’s purpose – bringing
houses the largest collection
fourth order Fresnel lenses.
puffins, hunted to extinction,
in New England of works by
One wing of the Owls Head
back to Maine. Of the 954
the Wyeth family, N.C., his
Transportation Museum holds a
puffins brought to Eastern Egg
son Andrew and grandson
reproduction of the plane the
Rock in Muscongus Bay by
Jamie. The collection is in
Wright brothers flew in 1903
the Audubon Society in 1973
three buildings; a restored
on their first flight at Kitty
914 survived, were banded,
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PORT CLYDE COASTAL DISCOVERY CRUISES 2- to 2½-hour cruises
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The original
MONHEGAN ISLAND MAIL BOAT EXPERIENCE 3 trips daily during summer
207-372-8848 THE LAURA B. COURTESY OF MONHEGAN TRUCKING
fledged and returned to the
Restaurant grows her own
island. Today Project Puffin
vegetables and raises pigs
oversees 1,000 pairs of puffins
and chickens on her farm.
nesting on five Maine islands.
The menu changes frequently
At the Visitors Center you can
but could include rabbit
watch puffins in their natural
sausage and Estrella noodles,
habitat via live video streams.
pan seared day-boat scallops
Lake Avenue in Rockland is
with fiddleheads or mustard
the place to be on July 16th
brined and grilled Primo
& 17th for the North Atlantic
grown pork T-bone,
Blues Festival. From August
The Rockland Café is a no frills
3rd through 7th Rockland
place, where everything is
hosts the Maine Lobster Festival.
homemade. Here you can get
Although chowing down on
a classic Maine breakfast…..
lobster is the theme there’s
fish cakes and beans.
also live entertainment, arts and crafts, seafood cooking
Monhegan
contests, a beauty pageant
To catch the boat for
and a parade.
Monhegan Island head south
The Goose River Golf Club in
out of Rockland on Route 1
Rockport has nine greens
through Thomaston, turn
spread out on a lush
onto Route 131 to Port Clyde
landscape that was once a
on the St. George Peninsula.
dairy farm. See Rockport from
The Monhegan Boat Line runs
the water on a sail aboard the
several trips daily to the
Schooner Heron.
island. On Monhegan you
Eat
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M O N H E G A N B O A T
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C O M
WALDOBORO
UNION
Serving the Inland MidCoast www.unionareachamber.org
can complete your Wyeth experience; the island was
James Beard award winning
a favorite subject of Jamie
chef Melissa Kelly of Primo
Wyeth.
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Belfast is booming B
elfast features great shopping, entertainment,
The parks and shoreline
kind items and interesting
restaurants, accommodations and easy access
make inviting places for
collectibles. Be sure and
picnics. Catch a movie or visit
visit our Historic Downtown
the music theatre, art fairs,
Shopping section. You will
hobby shows and special
find merchants willing and
has become a popular destination for boaters of all
holiday events. Antique
ready to courteously serve
kinds. Sit by the harbor, relax and enjoy! Moorings in
shops and art galleries
you and make your shopping
the magnificent harbor now number more than 200,
are filled with one-of-a-
experience a pleasant one!
from land or sea. The city is surrounded by fine
motels, restaurants, shops, parks and galleries. Belfast
with room for many more. PHOTOS Top: MICHAEL LEONDARD; Above: SHANNON BRYAN
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¼ Cup
Brown Sugar
2 Tbsp
Cider Vinegar
1
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CATCHING THE SUNRISE ON CADILLAC MOUNTAIN MICHAEL LEONARD
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tricking your camera There is a fifth way where you can trick most new DSLR cameras to assist with the exposure, which can help you make your best shot. The Manual mode is usually where
HOW TO
you make ALL of the exposure decisions in your camera, including the light sensitivity or ISO. By setting the ISO to Auto you can force your camera to
Photograph Whales and Other Elusive Wildlife
assist with the exposure based on your Shutter and Aperture settings and on the available light in the scene.In Manual mode you can set the shutter speed, to freeze the motion as desired, and set the lens aperture to get the selective focus or depth of field that you want all while letting the camera figure out the proper ISO to make a good exposure. Here is an example – you are going on a whale watch and want to come back with sharp images, but you are on a moving boat and the subject matter is
Text & Photo MICHAEL LEONARD
moving as well. Here’s what you do… Select Manual mode in your camera
I
and set the shutter speed to a fast
n most DSLR cameras there are 4 popular modes where exposure
setting – 1/1000th to 1/2000th of a second
decisions are either fully or partially made for you by the computer
for instance. Most lenses have a sweet
in the camera. Those 4 modes are…
spot where their sharpness is the best, usually between f/8 and f/11. Set the aperture in this range favoring f/11 to get
FULL AUTO – GREEN: where the camera
appropriately to make a good
the sharpest image from your lens and
chooses everything for you. You will
exposure. A fast shutter speed can
to also gain more depth of field. Next
certainly make a picture, but usually
be a good option for freezing action
set the ISO to ‘Auto’ and let your camera
not with the best results possible.
to reduce motion blur when shooting
assist by adjusting the light sensitivity
moving subjects.
accordingly.These settings work best
‘P’ OR THE PROGRAM MODE: where
in areas with bright sunlight. In darker
the camera chooses the exposure for
‘A’ OR APERTURE VALUE: where you
scenes, the ISO may be raised too high
you. Your camera will set the shutter
choose the lens f/stop or Aperture
causing noise in the picture that will
speed and the lens f/stop to make a
and the camera assists by selecting
manifest as grain. This ‘Auto-Manual’
picture and this is a good all-around
the appropriate shutter speed (time)
or ‘Manual-Auto’ technique also works
mode in which to shoot for everyday
to collect light to make a good
well for photographing birds, surfers,
photography.
exposure. Aperture mode is best
and other moving subjects where you
for doing still life, portraits and for
want to have the ability to control the
‘TV’ OR ‘S’ IS FOR TIME VALUE OR SHUTTER MODE: where you set
those times when you want or need
sharpness of the image.
the shutter speed and the camera
selective focus in a scene.
assists by selecting the lens aperture
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to control the depth of field or the
Give it a try the next time you are out photographing and see if it helps you to make your best shot.
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JUNE JUNE 11 Machias Annual Margaretta Day Festival at the University of Maine Machias JUNE 18-19 Bar Harbor Art in the Park JUNE 18 Machias –Outdoor free movie weather permitting on new Chamber grounds JUNE 26 Lubec – Bay of Fundy International Marathon
JULY JULY 1 Canadian Day Celebrations Campobello Island & St. Stephen, NB JULY 1 Bar Harbor – First Friday Art Walk JULY 2 Machias – Outdoor free movie weather permitting on new Chamber grounds
AUGUST 10 Bar Harbor – Seaside Cinema in the Park weather permitting
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AUGUST 20-21 Machias- 40th Annual Wild Blueberry Festival
as Sieur de Monte National Monument. On February
AUGUST 27 Machias – Outdoor free movie weather permitting on new Chamber grounds AUGUST 26-27 Lubec – Maine State Star Party 2016
SEPTEMBER 3-4 Eastport – Eastport Salmon & Seafood Festival
SEPTEMBER 27 Machias – 2nd Annual Harvest Fair & UMM Homecoming Weekend
JULY 20 Bar Harbor- Seaside Cinema in the Park – weather permitting
OCTOBER
JULY 30 Machias – Outdoor free movie weather permitting on new Chamber grounds
OCTOBER 10-19 Blue Hill – 9th Annual Blue Hill Peninsula will feature on Sunday, Oct 12th at the Mainescape Garden Shop from 11am to 3pm –“Taste of the Peninsula” – local food, beer and wine.
AUGUST 5 Bar Harbor – First Friday Art Walk AUGUST 6 Machias – Outdoor movie weather permitting on n AUGUST 8-12 Perry – 48th Annual Indian Days Celebration at Pleasant Point
On July 8, 1916 this magnificent area was established, 26, 1919 it was renamed Lafayette National Park and a decade later received its present name of Acadia National Park.
back a millennia as digs dating back as much as 5,000 years
JULY 16 Machias – Outdoor free movie weather permitting on new Chamber grounds
AUGUST 3 Bar Harbor – Seaside Cinema in the Park-weather permitting
SPECIAL PLACE IN MAINE FOR A CENTURY.
SEPTEMBER 2 Bar Harbor – First Friday Art Walk
SEPTEMBER 23-25 Ellsworth – Autumn Gold
AUGUST
SCENERY HAS DRAWN VISITORS TO THIS
While the park is celebrating its centennial this summer as
JULY 13 Bar Harbor – Seaside Cinema in the Park –weather permitting
JULY 30 – AUG. 6: St. Stephen, NB 32nd Annual Chocolate Festival
HE STARK BEAUTY AND SPECTACULAR
SEPTEMBER
SEPTEMBER 9-11 Eastport – Eastport Pirate Festival
JULY 30- AUGUST 6 Calais/St. Stephen, NB International Homecoming Festival
ACADIA PARK
AUGUST 17 Bar Harbor – Seaside Cinema in the Park weather permitting
AUGUST 13 Machias – Outdoor free movie weather permitting on new Chamber grounds
JULY 4 Independence Day Celebrations throughout the Region. The City of Eastport hosts the largest celebration in Maine.
JULY 30-31 GrandLake Stream Folk & Art Festival
Happy 100th Birthday
Maine’s only national park, the region’s human story reaches document that the Wabanaki were present there. In 1604, sixteen years before the Pilgrims landed in Plymouth, French explorer, Samuel de Champlain, mapped the area. This summer come and experience your Park.
SEPTEMBER 22-25 Bar Harbor – Night Sky Festival
No trip to Bar Harbor is complete without the ultimate thrill of a WHALE WATCH ADVENTURE!
Big. Blue. Beautiful.
CONTACT LOCAL CHAMBERS
Whale Watching & Puffin Watching Tour Lighthouse & National Park Tour Nature & Sight Seeing Cruise Lobsta Fishing & Seal Watchin’ Baker Island Cruise (Guided by Acadia National Park Ranger)
Bar Harbor Chamber 1-800-288-5103 or 207-288-5103 Blue Hill Chamber 207-374-3242 Calais/St. Croix Valley Chamber 1-888-422-3112 or 207-454-2308 Eastport Chamber 207-853-4644 Machias Bay Chamber 207-255-4402 Ellsworth Chamber 207-667-5584
Operating May through October!
1 West Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
1-800-WHALES-4
207-288-2386
www.BarHarborWhales.com info@barharborwhales.com
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ACADIA & DOWNEAST Ride the Trolley and let the local guides amuse and inform you. As an authorized concessionaire of Acadia National Park, fully narrated 1 and 2.5 hour tours of Acadia National Park are offered daily. Also, enjoy Bar Harbor without driving or parking, we offer a 1 hour fully narrated downtown tour with 7 stops and step on step off service. For departures and tickets www.olistrolley.com, 207-288-9899, 1 West Street – Oli’s Trolley Shop or 55 West Street – Oli’s Trolley Station
Ride the Trolley!
PHOTO Neil Parent
GO CLIMB A ROCK! EXPLORE THE BEAUTY OF THE COAST OF MAINE FROM A VERTICAL VANTAGE POINT. If you have never rock climbed it may be the highlight of your vacation. Here are answers to some common questions. Acadia Mountain Guides Climbing
for the first time. Acadia
School was voted the #1 family
Mountain Guides outfits
activity in Maine in 2014
you with all needed safety
and received a Trip Advisor
gear such as helmets and
Certificate of Excellence in
harnesses, and provide you
2015 & 2016. They are rated
with expert instruction and
the #1 Outdoor Activity in Bar
guide you every step of the
Harbor by Trip Advisor. AMGCS
way so you can focus on the
has been featured by Outside
fun.
Magazine, National Geographic
The Best Way to See Acadia National Park!
Acadia’s Only Trolley Tour!
Oli’s Trolley Gift Shop - 1 West Street Bar Harbor, Maine 207 288-9899 Authorized
for tickets and information log on to olistrolley.com
ACADIA
Concessionaire
In Maine, Acadia Mountain
Maine Outdoors, CBS, Travel
Guides has a long history of
Channel and more.
providing great instruction.
Can I Do It? Can my family do
They are accredited by
it? Virtually anyone can rock
the American Mountain
climb. The guides at Acadia
Guides Association and
Mountain Guides say “if you
the Professional Climbing
can climb a step ladder, you
Instructors Association. Under
can climb.” It’s a great activity
the same ownership since
for an individual, couple,
opening in 1993, AMG is led
family or group that requires
by internationally licensed
only a moderate level of
IFMGA guide Jon Tierney.
fitness.
Jon is one of 80 US guides
How old do you have to be?
to achieve the IFMGA award
Am I too old? 6 years old is
signifying the pinnacle of
when the fun can begin with
achievement for guides.
AMGCS! Dick Chasse, a senior
The guides who work for
guide at Acadia Mountain
Jon say “he has been at the
Guides has guided clients
forefront of guide education
from age six to eighty-one.
for over two decades.” They
Is it safe? Like driving a car,
appreciate his mentorship,
climbing carries some level of
attention to detail, and
risk. Rock climbing is not an
desire to constantly improve
extreme sport. Professional
the delivery and safety of
guides focus on minimizing
climbing instruction. You
your risks and each year
will too.
thousands of people like you climb safely on the rocks
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Who should I climb with?
Adventure Magazine, Bill Green’s
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PHOTO KEVIN MORRIS
COLLEGE OF THE ATLANTIC’S 2016 SUMMER PROGRAMS College of the Atlantic’s 2016 Summer Programs offers residential courses and outdoor adventures, combining experience and education. Passionate professionals are ready to help you improve your skills and talents. Meet others who share your interests on picturesque Mount Desert Island, Acadia National Park, the outer islands of Frenchman Bay, and Mount Desert Rock for an unforgettable week in a relaxed, learning community with award-winning, healthy dining. Conservation Photography for All: Focusing on a Fragile Planet. Randy Fitzgerald and Nancy Harris focus on fine art photography fundamentals with an emphasis on digital tools. Hike and Bike Acadia, guided by naturalist and birding professional Rich MacDonald. Discover the region’s unparalleled scenery for a memorable adventure. Life on Mount Desert Rock: Experiencing Marine Mammals in their Environment. Observe marine mammals from Mount Desert Rock. Explore data collection methods, discuss scientific topics through lectures, videos, and relevant literature in a welcoming and cooperative atmosphere.
College of the Atlantic 2016 Adult Residential Courses and Outdoor Adventures in Learning Live it — Learn it!
The Model in the Maine Landscape with Judy Taylor. A model’s image can summon a story and heighten the landscape within a painting. Explore the beautiful MDI landscape that makes this a destination for painters. Painting Acadia: Plein Air with Philip Frey. Paint on location, exploring color theory, elements of good design, and dynamic paintings through one-on-one instruction. Course emphasizes perceptual painting, focusing on color, light, and movement. Learning the Ropes: Atlantic Climbing Adventure. For firsttimers wishing to try rock climbing in Acadia. Professional, accredited guides from Atlantic Climbing School provide instruction and preparation for safe, enjoyable climbs.
• Hike and Bike Acadia: July 3–9 • Conservation Photography: July 3–16 • Life on Mount Desert Rock: July 5–16 • Atlantic Climbing Adventure: July 10–16 • Plein Air Painting Acadia—Philip Frey: July 17–23 • Model in the Landscape—Judy Taylor: July 31–August 6 www.coa.edu/summerprograms/adult-workshops
Visit www.coa.edu/summerprograms/adult-workshops.com
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Adventures [ Just Off The Beaten Path ] Text JIM HARNEDY
W
AY DOWN EAST IN COASTAL WASHINGTON COUNTY you
The diverse habitats of the park
will find some of Maine’s most spectacular scenery as well
provide an abundant support system for
as some great fun adventures.
wildlife. Bird watching can be enjoyed year-round. Bald eagles are frequently seen, as are many waterfowl, including
Driving Down East on Route 1 from the
Church which was dedicated on June 7,
Redhead and Gadwell ducks; while
south, your first stop will be just off
1887.
pipers and interesting species of gulls
Route 1 on Route 187 which will take you
If you are ready for an adventurous
can be seen along the beach during the summer months.
into the pretty little town of Jonesport
hike you will find it just across the
and Beals Island. This small hamlet of
bridge from Jonesport at the Great Wass
A beautiful half mile crescent sand
1370 is a fishing and lobster community
Archipalego. Here you will find a winding
and pebble beach along Englishman Bay
that was settled in the years preceding
and moderately challenging trail. As
offers bracing saltwater swims on warm
the Revolutionary War. It was originally
you enjoy your trek along this pristine
summer days and in the park across
a part of Jonesboro under a grant given
coastal landscape take the time to relax
the road from the ocean you can swim
to John Jones and other settlers by
on a rock and take in the ocean view.
in the warmer fresh water of Simpson
the Massachusetts General Court. On
Be sure and take photos of this piece of
Pond. The park offers changing rooms,
February 3, 1832, it was separated from
Maine’s hidden coastline. Upon finishing
picnic and children play areas adjoining
Jonesboro and incorporated as Jones’
your hike you will head back across
the parking areas.
Port. The main village of Jonesport
the bridge and again pick up route 187
is located on the Moosebec Reach
which will loop you back to Route 1 in
varied lengths, from 1 to 2 miles. The Pond
and Indian River. A bridge across the
Jonesboro. Proceed north on Route 1 in
Cove Trail is a 2 mile hike over largely flat
Moosebec Reach joins Jonesport with
Jonesboro until you see on your right
terrain through meadows and offers a
Beals Island.
the sign Roque Bluffs Road, which you
scenic view over Pond Cove.
The United States Coast Guard has
will turn on and follow for 5 miles to a
There are five hiking trails offering
To continue your fun adventure just
maintained a station in Jonesport since
T-intersection, where you will turn right
off the beaten path return to your car
1967. Another local landmark is the
still on Roque Bluffs Road and continue
and turn left out of the parking area
stately Sawyer Memorial Congregational
to Schoppee Point which will lead you
onto Schoppee Point, you will pass through
directly to Roque Bluffs State Park.
the small village of Roque Bluffs where
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ACADIA & DOWNEAST you will again pick up Roque
Massachusetts General Court.
Bluffs Road to the north for
The town has a rich history
8 miles where it loops back
and is a perfect spot to rest
onto Route1. You will go north
on your adventure as Machias
on Route 1 about a mile into
is blessed with both great
Machias, the Shire Town of
accommodations and dining.
Washington County. Before
Machias is an Indian name
the arrival of Europeans to
meaning “Bad Little Falls”
the Machias area, Native
For a fun adventure in
Americans of various tribes
Machias check out a kayak
made an annual September
tour. Daily during the
pilgrimage to the shores of
summer season, Sunrise Canoe
the Machias River at Clarks
& Kayak offer scheduled daily
Point. Here have been found
tours on Machias Bay where
extensive clam heaps,
you will have the opportunity
providing evidence of their
to enjoy some spectacular
gatherings. It is believed that
scenery as well as view
the Norsemen were most
seals and bald eagles as you
likely the first Europeans
traverse the water. Other
to arrive in America’s most
special tours are available
eastern conclave. The
as well as canoe and kayak
community has a rich history
rentals. Sunrise Canoe &
having been successfully
Kayak is located at 168 Main
settled in 1763.
Street (Route 1) Machias,
In 1775, the Burnham
ME 04654. It is on the left
Tavern was the meeting
going north on Route 1, in
place of the settlers to enjoy
the same complex as Pat’s
a drink, when news of the
Pizza Restaurant. Telephone
battles of Lexington and
contact is 207-255-3375.
Concord reached them they
After your stop in Machias,
raised a liberty pole on the
you will continue your
village green. On June 12,
adventure down east, by
1775 a group of 40 locals
driving north on Route 1 with
under the command of
Lubec as your destination.
Jeremiah O’Brien went out
When on Route 1 in the Town
into Machias Bay on the Unity
of Whiting, you will come to
and defeated the British ship
an intersection with Route
Margararetta which became
189 on your right with a sign
known as the Lexington
directing you to Lubec and
Battle of the Sea.
Campobello Island, NB. Turn
In 1784, Machias was
JONESBORO
right on Route 189 and follow
incorporated as a town by the [ see “Adventures,” page 95]
JONESPORT
William K. Milliken, Owner/Broker Julie A. Farris, Broker 261 Main St. • P.O. Box 289 • Jonesport, ME 04649 (207) 497-5725 • Fax: (207) 497-2529 www.jonesportrealty.com • jonesportrealty@aol.com
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HANCOCK More than a Quarter Century of Great Down East Family Dining Ruth & Wimpy’s has become a family dining icon in down east, Maine. Their restaurant’s reputation for serving great food makes it the number one dining choice for locals and brings summer visitors to the area back year after year to enjoy a great meal. Thanks for making a down east dining experience so special.
LOBSTER, PASTA, SUBS, CHICKEN, GLUTEN FREE DISHES, 40 PLUS BEERS, TOP SHELF LIQUORS AVAILABLE AND LOTS MORE! INSIDE DINING OR ENJOY OUR DECK SEATING WWW.RUTHANDWIMPY@YAHOO.COM WWW.WILBURTHELOBSTER@YAHOO.COM 5 MILES EAST OF ELLSWORTH ON ROUTE 1, HANCOCK, MAINE
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Toll-Free 1-866-636-2463
R E A L E S TAT E Machias Office – 25 Main Street, Machias, ME 04654
(207) 255-9099 • (866) 636-2463 Jason A. Smith, Broker/Owner • (207) 263-9187 Mike Jenkins, Broker • cell (207) 745-1100 Email: INFO@POINTEASTRE.COM Website: WWW.POINTSEASTRE.COM
RIVERSIDE INN
Call for reservations: (207) 255-4134 or Visit our Website: www.riversideinn-maine.com U.S. Route 1, PO Box 373, East Machias, ME 04630
The name says it all. Riverside Inn is a family owned, authentic
B&B located on the bank of the pristine East Machias River offering exceptional accommodations. Call for reservations: 207- 255-4134 or Visit our Website: www.riversideinn-maine.com
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Carl Aselton, MD, Curtis Russett, FNP-MSN Christine Kuhni, WHNP, Kristen Barbee, DO
Serving Our Community
MilbridgeOrthopedic Medical Center at 24 School Street, Milbridge Surgeon new patients. Maine is accepting Thomas To schedule an appointment, Crowe, MD call 207-546-2391.
More Than A Half Century Of Service To Our Community Down East Community Hospital offers specialties unheard of in a small rural hospital that include pain management procedures, otolaryngology (ENT), orthopedics, urology, a sleep lab, and many minimally invasive laparoscopic surgeries such as splenectomies and hysterectomies. Our imaging services include a digital mammography unit, a 32-slice CT scanner, an MRI, and a nuclear medicine suite with a state-of-the-art GE camera with computed tomography. We also offer cardiology, neurology, hematology, pulmonology, and sleep medicine services via telemedicine. Down East Community is 100% committed to delivering a high level of care while providing the healthcare services that match the needs of Washington County. Come see us for your healthcare needs.
ACADIA & DOWNEAST [“Adventures” continued from page 93 ]
it down into the Town of Lubec. You will see a sign on Route
You will stay on Route 1 until it intersect with Route 190 in Perry. You will travel
189 directing you to turn right
down Route 190, 9 miles
to West Quoddy Head State Park
passing the Passamaquoddy
and West Quoddy Head Light
Indian Reservation until you
House. It is approximately
reach downtown Eastport,
4 miles off of Route 189. The
the eastern most city in
famed candy stripped West
the United States. Eastport
Quoddy Head Light House
is a quaint New England
was built in 1808 during
seaport. The Passamaquoddy
the Presidency of Thomas
people have lived in the
Jefferson to protect mariners
area for eons and the first
from the frequent fog banks
American colonist to settle
that are created by the Bay
was in 1772. Eastport was
of Fundy. The best way to
incorporated as a town by the
describe the nature trails
Massachusetts General Court
that loop through the park
in 1798. On Water Street you
over its scenic coastal terrain
can enjoy the unique shops
is unforgettably breath
and galleries that abound.
taking. After experiencing
A wonderful sea adventure
this treasure, journey back
lies in store for you on board
to Route 189 and turn right
Captain Butch Harris’ Windjammer
into downtown Lubec. You
Fleets new 47’ lobster boat,
will find that Water Street
as a guest aboard you will
truly reflects Lubec’s historic
see spectacular wildlife and
seafaring past. At 41 Water
experience an adventure
Street, you will find Lubec
you will treasure. Checkout
Brewing Company, where you
for a reservation by calling:
can enjoy an array of fine
207-853-2500 or by going on
crafted beers and a menu of
line to WWW.EASTPORTWINDJAMMERS.
organic homemade entrees.
COM. After
Upon leaving and starting
down to Quoddy Bay Lobster and
back to Route 1, your Lubec
enjoy the very best lobster
visit would not be complete
roll in New England as chosen
without a stop at Monica’s
by Yankee Magazine for three
award winning chocolates.
years running. The Sr. Editor
It will be on your left at 100
of Activities Guide of Maine
County Road (Route 189).
agrees that their lobster rolls
Her gourmet chocolates are
are something to die for.
out of this world, Monica’s
History Tours, Art Tours, Free O History Tours, Art Tours, Free Outdoor Movies, Visit us Boat Tours and more...
at: www
(207) 255-4 St.,
85 Main Street Ste #2 Machias 11 Main Find us on Facebook!
www.machiaschamber.org
207-255-4412
Come find the Magic at Machias B our history and coastline.W
1-888-468-6866
Hopefully for your trip just off the beaten path, you
Peruvian alpaca sweaters as
left your electronic gadgets
well as jewelry. With some
packed and have enjoyed
chocolates in hand you can
an active but stress free
proceed up route 189 until
adventure that you will
you reach Route 1. Here you
treasure and bring you back
will turn right on Route 1 to
Down East soon again.
adventure in Eastport,
Visit the coastal
Visit the coastal Machias Bay area
your cruise, stop
shop also features beautiful
complete the final leg of your
Come find the magic at Machias Bay: the magic of our people, our history and coastline. We’re waiting for you.
machias.edu
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ACADIA & DOWNEAST MACHIAS For reservations: 207-255-4861 Walk out deck with river views
Keurig, microwave, & refrigerator
Well behaved dogs
103 Main Street Machias, Maine 04654
welcome
Only AAA approved
www.machiasriverinn.com
lodging in Machias
The Blue Lobster Gallery Seascape artist
Jane Diggins Harnedy paintings capturing the spirit of Maine Rough Voyage-Oil 24x30
Rolling In-Oil 24x30
Directions: From Route 1 at the University of Maine at Machias, go exactly 9 miles on Route 92 to Pettegrow Point Road in Bucks Harbor.
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CALLAIS If it’s happening in Calais, it’s happening at the Calais Motor Inn! John & Kristy Marchese, Hosts & Proprietors RV Hookups • Continental Breakfast Fully Licensed Restaurant 70-Unit Motel • AAA approved Free Internet access All major Credit Cards accepted Pets welcome with small charge
663 Main Street, Calais, Maine 04619 207-454-7111 • Fax 207-454-8017
ACADIA & DOWNEAST WHITING
PERRY
PHOTO MICHAEL LEONARD
Bike Maine Rides The Bold Coast For The First Time
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LUBEC
his September, bikers and accompanying support people will be riding for seven days on Down East’s Bold Coast. The ride will
be from Winter Harbor, Acadia National Park to
Open 7 days 5am to 8pm
Gulf Gas
Eastport and back, covering a total of 350 miles with an average day ride of 55 miles. Host communities along the route include: Winter Harbor, National Park, Milbridge, Jonesport, Machias, Lubec and Eastport. The week long peddling event will start off from the Schoodick Institute in Acadia National Park on September 10th after a night of camping at the park. The first day of the cycle trek will conclude in scenic Jonesport. Each community will provide for camping arrangements and each day will see the support folks furnishing the necessary logistics so that the cyclists enjoy a successful experience. The Bay of Fundy International Marathon (Lubec, Maine around Campobello Island ,NB and back) which will hold it’s 4th annual race on June 26th, draws runners from all over both the United States and the world. It is hoped that the Bold Coast Cycle event will also bring people from around the world to enjoy Down East, Maine and bring them back to cycle in this very special place for years to come.
Monica’s Chocolates is must stop when in Lubec
Monica’s award winning chocolates are made from the very highest quality ingredients, without the addition of any artificial flavoring or preservatives. They are made of pure love and are something to die for. Her shop also features beautiful Peruvian alpaca sweaters and scarves, as well as jewelry from India and Peru. activitymaine.com 97
EASTPORT where the past is alive and well
PHOTO MICHAEL LEONARD
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Capt. Butch Harris Extends A Special Invitation To Join Him For A Fun Packed Experience On The Eastport Windjammers Fleet New 47’ Lobster Boat.
Peleg Wadsworth, saw an opportunity to launch a ship
Sailing out of historic Eastport, Maine our guests will have an
chandler business in the busy port city of Eastport.
opportunity to see spectacular wildlife: eagles, porpoises, seals,
N 1818, WHEN AMERICA WAS A YOUNG NATION LED BY JAMES MONROE, Portland native Samuel B. Wadsworth, the son of Revolutionary War General
At the time, both the whaling and shipbuilding industries were booming. His entrepreneurship was exactly perfect for the
minke, and finback whales. On-board educational experiences will include lobster trap pulling demonstrations, a touch tank to view crabs, lobsters, sea urchins, star fish and other sea life.
time and he knew that he could meet all his customers’ needs
This season, our daily cruises will include a 21⁄2 – 3-hour whale
by supplying hardware, harpoons, deadeyes, canvas, alcohol,
watching and lobster trap pulling excursion. Ask about our
tobacco and everything else required for rigging, operating, and
2-hour sunset sails and scheduling a deep sea fishing trip. For
provisioning a ship. While the original business site suffered
additional Information; Call (207) 853-2500 or see us on line at:
through several fires and storms, the Groundhog Day Gale of
www.eastportwindjammers.com.
1976 completely devastated the facility.
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Eastport Salmon & Seafood Festival
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Eastport Pirate Festival Sept. 9-11
Games • Contests • Balls Fireworks • Costumes
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Eastport’s Old Stone Mustard Mill Museum Raye’s Mustard Mill is a working museum located on Washington Street in Eastport (America’s eastern-most city). The quaint and authentic mill is North America’s only working traditional stone ground mustard mill. At the turn of the 20th century, J.
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Wesley Raye started the mill to produce mustard for Maine’s burgeoning sardine industry. Later in the century, when the sardine industry declined, Raye’s Mustard Mill became known for its award-winning gourmet and specialty mustards. This downeast institution has remained in the Raye family for over a century. Currently owned by Kevin and Karen Raye, this family run business remains committed to continuing the traditions of previous generations, while focusing on expanding
Yankee Magazine’s Choice for Best Lobster Roll in New England
its national presence in the marketplace.
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