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THE COUNTY
The Activities Guide of Maine, born from a passion for adventure, offers you the opportunity to discover exciting travel and recreational opportunities around Maine. Combining the experiences and resources of our advertisers, world class partners, writers and contributors we bring you a unique selection of ideas that range widely in their destinations and activities, yet tied together by a basic principle, have fun in Maine! The multitude of advertisements are the presentations of good people who live and work here. They have something of value to offer you and they sincerely want the opportunity to meet and serve you. They are our friends and we hope they will become yours as well...We’ll see you out there!
— Stanley J. Rintz, III
9 Susan’s Way, Windham, ME 04062 www.activitymaine.com stan@activitymaine.com (207) 671-7230
PUBLISHER
Stanley J. Rintz III
FOUNDING PUBLISHERS
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Stanley & Barbara Rintz
SENIOR EDITOR Jim Harnedy
ART DIRECTOR Larissa Davis
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Robin Bean Kristina Roderick Elizabeth Berry MacKenney
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SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER Kristina Roderick
CONTENT MANAGER Kay Stephens
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KITTERY AND THE KENNEBUNKS 7
Mike Leonard Carol Savage Robbie Martin
ADVERTISING SALES
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LAKES & MOUNTAINS
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Jim Harnedy Stanley J. Rintz Sr. Ellie Stengel Ann-Marie Rintz
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Shannon Bryan Bobbie Randolf Fran Folsom Carey Kish Kay Stephens Lafe Low Johanna Billings Jim Harnedy
OPERATIONS ASSISTANT Marissa Gianino
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A Publisher’s Tribute T
his Summer/Fall Issue is dedicated to our Publishing founder Stanley J. Rintz II,
Born June 27th, 1930 and died
this past January 2, 2017. This one is for you Dad. Stan Rintz Sr. began this magazine as The Regional Activities Guide of Maine in 1984. Though his life led him through careers of engineering, manufacturing and sales, his magazine experience actually began in the late 1940’s at Forbes Magazine in New York, New York. Early on he used his engineering mind to incorporate a way to improve their mailing operations when he worked there along side other family members. course he still retained his relationships
grieving beyond our immediate family
from VP of manufacturing at London Fog
with many sales accounts in the
and friends to the businesses whom
to Publisher of this Magazine. He was
Mid-Coast and Western Maine regions.
he and my mother Barbara, befriended
He lived his life to make things better,
a very generous family man and was
Charged with the task of reaching out
through sales and publishing for over 33
to his advertising clients to let them
years. Everyone knows we lost one of the
know the sad news, I could palpate their
greats. Rest easy Dad and watch over us
he had more than the “gift of gab,” he
genuine sorrow when they heard he
as we take Activity Maine to new heights.
had a sincere interest in people and he
had passed. I was heartened by hearing
valued his relationships. He asked a lot
how his interactions went with his
of questions about how you were doing
customers, some of them he has worked
and brought humor and good cheer
with for 30 years! Most would say, “he’s
with him. I always learned from him
quite a character!” or mention how he
by seeing how he interacted with close
raved about his wife and family. One of
friends, family and even while riding
his clients said “Whenever Stan called,
along with him on his sales calls.
tell him it’s a yes!” He had an ease about
always on a mission. Conversations with him were so easy,
Right up until the time of his
him and a lovable charm. Everyone
unexpected passing, he was in good
enjoyed his visits or calls and it was
health and still an active part of Activity
comforting to hear all the good things
Maine as a trusted consultant and of
people had to say. It opened up the
You did it your way! We love you!
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M
ILES OF WHITE SAND, SALTWATER TAFFY, long estuaries to explore by kayak, one of Maine’s most iconic lighthouses – what’s not to love about that stretch of shore between
Resort & Mini Golf (WWW.WELLSBEACH.COM) has drive-through RV sites with full hookups, cable TV and wifi. There’s a big pool, an 18-hole mini-golf course, two
Kennebunkport and York?
playgrounds, a rec room and volleyball, The quartet of beach towns —
For a traditional shore dinner
basketball and bocce courts.
Kennebunkport, Wells, Ogunquit and
go to Mabel’s Lobster Claw (www.
York — couldn’t offer more variety.
mabelslobster.com); if you’re lucky, the
Sea-Vu Campground include shaded
Wells and York are all about families
signature Lobster Milanese – grilled
tent sites as well as RV sites with full
kicking back. Kennebunkport and
shrimp and lobster – will be on the
hook-ups, TV and wifi. Everyone loves
Ogunquit are known as more high-
day’s menu. On Route 1, taste craft
the setting overlooking the ocean, and
end enclaves, although their beautiful
beers at Sebago Brewing.
families appreciate the large pool and
beaches are open to all and each offers
WWW.SEBAGOBREWING.COM.
mini-golf course, as well as the trolley
a wide range of lodging and dining choices. Near scenic Cape Porpoise in
Get a different view of Cape Porpoise or the Kennebunk River on a guided tour with Coastal Maine Kayak and Bike
The 220 grassy sites at
stop at the front gate for car-free beach access. Sister campgrounds of Sea-Vu West and Sea-Vu South are nearby:
Kennebunkport, the affordable Rhumb
in Kennebunkport or join them for
WWW.SEA-VUCAMPGROUND.COM. Sea-Vu West
Line Resort, WWW.RHUMBLINERESORT.COM, caters
paddle board lessons or tours. They
offers spacious sites with full-hookups,
to families, with large indoor and
welcome all skill levels, and offer bike
WiFi and cable, a pool and kiddie pool,
outdoor swimming pools. Stop at Cape
and scooter rentals, too.
recreational facilities, and is on the
Porpoise Kitchen, WWW.CAPEPORPOISEKITCHEN.
WWW.COASTALMAINEKAYAK.COM
trolley route.
COM,
for take-out and picnic at Cape
The best beach at Wells is the
If camping’s not your style, Sea Mist
Porpoise with views of Goat Island
four-mile stretch north of Mile Road
Motel on Route 1 is reasonably priced
Light. Or head a mile or so north to
(park on Mile Road or Atlantic Avenue).
and has in-room kitchenettes and
Goose Rocks Beach, less known than
Only a mile from the beach and on
an indoor pool: SEAMISTMOTEL.COM. A bit
the popular ones along Beach Avenue.
the handy trolley route, Wells Beach
more upscale are the condo suites
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Summer Fun on Maine’s South Coast
KITTERY TO KENNEBUNKS at Misty Harbor Resort on Mile Road,
York is a family favorite, not only for its beaches (descriptively named Long
MISTYHARBORRESORT.COM.
Experience a different coastal
and Short Sands), but for Maine’s most
environment at the Rachel Carson
iconic lighthouse, Nubble Light at Cape
National Wildlife Refuge on Route 9.
Neddick. Add The Golden Rod,
A mile-long interpretive trail winds
WWW.THEGOLDENROD.COM,
through a coastal forest and along tidal
century for its saltwater taffy, and
marshes where sightings of heron,
New England’s only zoo/amusement
egrets and sea birds are common:
park at York’s Wild Kingdom,
WWW.FWS.GOV/REFUGE/RACHEL_CARSON.
WWW.YORKSWILDKINGDOM.COM,
Just
across a tidal creek, the Wells Reserve
at Laudholm has seven miles of walking trails. WWW.WELLSRESERVE.ORG.
The Maine Diner on Route 1 in Wells
famed over a
and you
have a winner. You can’t camp closer to the beach than at Libby’s Oceanside Camping, WWW.LIBBYSOCEANCAMPING.COM
in York Harbor,
is no secret: for more than 30 years
overlooking the mile-and-a-half Long
it’s been serving fried clams, chowder,
Sands. Owned by the third generation
blueberry pie and all the other Maine
of the family that founded it in 1923,
coast favorites: WWW.MAINEDINER.COM. Get
Libby’s offers full hook-ups, TV and free
more suggestions of things to do at the
wifi, but best of all are the ocean views
Wells Chamber of Commerce visitor
from nearly every site, and direct beach
center or check WWW.WELLSCHAMBER.COM.
access.
Don’t think all the fun is within sight of the sea. Head inland to Sanford to find Mountain View Golf Range, a family-friendly center with mini-golf, a driving range and batting cages. MOUNTAINVIEWGOLFRANGE.COM
BOBBIE RANDOLPH writes about her favorite Maine experiences, from camping and kayaking to skiing and dogsledding.
Maine Diner and Remember the Maine Gift Shop With six million customers and counting – appearances on “The Today Show” and raves from the Phantom Gourmet – it takes quite a bit to get the Maine Diner all abuzz. However, in the summer of 2010, The Maine Diner hit another milestone as they were featured on the Food Network program “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” The Maine Diner has been serving delicious food for over 30 years. In addition to the extensive menu selections there are daily specials also made fresh to order. Enjoy chowders and stews, salads, seafood and steaks, comfort foods, burgers and sandwiches, and much more. Try one of their homemade desserts. Breakfast is served anytime! Be sure to visit the Remember the Maine Gift Shop located next to the Maine Diner. In May of 1997, the Gift Shop opened its doors to offer their customers an assortment of gifts from America's favorite Diner, The Maine Diner! Since opening day, Remember the Maine has grown to include gifts not only from the Maine Diner, but Maine memorabilia, collectibles, postcards, gourmet food and so much more—something for everyone.
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PHOTO AMANDA GAGNON
OLD ORCHARD Visit Old Orchard Beach, Saco, and Scarborough for Summer Fun Text BOBBIE RANDOLPH
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AINE’S LONGEST STRETCH OF SAND BEACH MAKES OLD ORCHARD BEACH a magnet for summer vacationers. And what a beach
Every Thursday evening there are free fireworks. With all this coastline,
Fun And Sun Rentals (WWW.FUNANDSUNRENTALS.COM) will bring you anything from
you can expect a variety
beach gear to kayaks, paddle
of water sports — surfing,
boards and sail boats —
cleaned each night by volunteers. Backed by a band of
paddleboarding, sailing,
even bicycles, delivered free
dune grass, the beach slopes gently into the surf, wide
fishing and waterskiing. Quiet
throughout the area.
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. That’s just Old Orchard.
A few miles away in Saco, at
coves and tidal estuaries
This flat coastline is great to
invite canoes and kayaks.
explore on two wheels, and
Scarborough Marsh has miles
you can follow the Eastern
of meandering channels alive
Trail, a greenway of backroads
with birds, to explore on foot
and trails for bicycles. With beach parking often at a
Smaller beaches spread north
the 18-hole Schooner Miniature
or in a kayak or canoe.
along Scarborough’s coast,
Golf (SCHOONERMINIGOLF.NET), there’s
Black Point Surf Shop
some – such as the beautiful
a big replica schooner and
(WWW.BLACKPOINTSURFSHOP.COM) in
way to get to the beach from
Western and Ferry beaches
lighthouse, along with
Scarborough is a full-service
your campground or motel.
— protected by the long
outdoor batting cages for
surf shop, with new and used
There are bike racks on the
peninsula of Prouts Neck.
slow-pitch softball and
surfboards and all the related
shuttle buses that connect
60-mph-big-league hitters.
equipment. Their surf lessons
the beach and Amtrak station
include wetsuits and boards.
to inland lodgings.
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premium, a bike is a handy
SOUTH COASTAL
events |
Old Orchard Beach
Be sure to check activitymaine.com for the most up-to-date information. JUNE 24 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 22 Weekly Thursday Night Fireworks Downtown! The Thur day 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 18-20 34th 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 207934-2500. 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
Ocean front rooms directly on the beach
Old Orchard Beach Campground www.gocamping.com • 207.934.4477
Stay for a Weekend, a Week or the Season!
Only 1 mile to 7 mile Beach & Pier
thebeachfront.com
~ 7 miles of beautiful Maine beach is just steps away ~ ~ Within walking distance of the famous Pier & downtown ~ ~ Variety of rooms including studios & 2 bedroom suites ~ 1 Walnut St., Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064 207-934-7434 • Email: info@thebeachfront.com
Take the Trolley to the Beach
Voted Maine’s Best Beach
Online Reservations Accepted
Deluxe RV Sites, Cable TV and Wifi Full Hook-ups (30-50 amp) Pool • Two Playgrounds • Arcade Tenting Area • Store • Laundry Open May 1st to Nov. 1st
27 Ocean Park Rd., Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064 reservations@gocamping.com
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SOUTH COASTAL 10th Annual New England Parkinson’s Ride September 9, 2017
At the Ballpark at Old Orchard Beach, join the largest independent Team Fox fundraising event for The Micheal J Fox Foundation in the country! 10, 30, 50, and 100 Mile Routes all begin and end at The Ballpark in Old Orchard Beach. FMI: Call 603-494-1864 or visit NEPARKINSONSRIDE.COM
Also an easy walk away from
campsite before reserving.
park, Beachfront Condotel
Also within walking distance
(thebeachfront.com) has two-
of the beach, the resort-style
bedroom and studio units
Powder Horn Family Camping (WWW.
with kitchens and Jacuzzis.
MAINECAMPGROUNDS.COM)
Less than 10 minutes from
swimming pools, two Jacuzzis
The Pier are the neighboring
and an 18-hole mini-golf
budget-friendly Sea View Inn
course all free to campers.
(SEAVIEWGETAWAY.COM) motel and
Family owned Wassamki
has four
Waves Oceanfront Resort (WWW.
Springs Campground (WWW.
WAVESOCEANFRONT.COM),
WASSAMKISPRINGS.COM)
both with
in
straightforward rooms and
Scarborough—Maine’s closest
kitchenettes. Two miles
campground to Portland and
north on Grand Beach in
Casco Bay—offers vacation
Scarborough, The Holiday House
and seasonal camping, full
(WWW.HOLIDAYHOUSEINN.COM) is a bed
hookups, cable and WiFi.
& breakfast with ocean-view
Enjoy live entertainment,
rooms (some have private
planned activities, swimming,
decks), and motel rooms that
and recreational activities
include the use of a common
offered at the campground.
kitchen. RV owners and campers will
Seacoast Rv Resort (WWW. SEACOASTRESORT.COM)
in Saco, a
find plenty of options. A mile
mile from Old Orchard and
from the beach and on the
Scarborough beaches, is a
trolley route, family-operated
residential community for 110
Old Orchard Beach Campground
park model RVs only, with a
(WWW.GOCAMPING.COM) offers full
pool, hot tubs and clubhouse.
hookup delux RV sites, cable
If all the saltwater makes
TV and WiFI, a pool and
you hungry for seafood, you
recreational facilities, as well
won’t find it fresher than at
as a tenting area. Catering to families and
Ken’s Place (207-883-6611) on Pine Point Road in Scarborough.
couples only (no groups) and
Nothing fancy, but ocean-
half a mile from The Pier,
fresh fried clams, lobster rolls,
Hid'n Pines Family Campground
chowders and a raw bar.
(MAINEFAMILYCAMPING.COM) also has basic tent sites and large full-service lots, and
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you can see photos of each
The Pier and amusement
Surf ME
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 PHOTO COURTESY OF BLACK POINT SURF SHOP
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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Closest Campground to Portland Near Ocean Beaches, Portland's Old Port, Casco Bay, Shopping and Attractions
Free Live Entertainment and Scheduled Activities on Weekends for All Ages WiFi • Cable TV • Store • Snack Bar Big Rigs Welcome • Family Tenting Swimming • Fishing Horseshoes • Pickleball Sports Fields & Playgrounds Indoor Shuffleboard • Rec Center E,W,S 30 & 50 • Dog Run Open, Wooded & Waterfront Sites Seasonal Sites
Open May 1 - October 15
Cable TV, WiFi 50 Amp, Big Rigs Family Tenting
Wassamki Springs Campground 56 Saco Street Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 839-4276 wassamkisprings.com
wassamkisprings@gmail.com Half Moon Jug Band
Family Owned & Operated Since 1968
Ken’s Place
Famous for Seafoods Since 1927 Fabulous Fried Clams!
Baked & Fried Foods • Children’s Menu • Air Conditioned Pine Point Rd. Scarborough, Maine 207 883-6611 • Open thru Oct.
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PHOTO Happy guests aboard Portland
when in
PORTLAND Schooner Company's Bagheera
Be sure to check out these great businesses for adventurous activities and delicious food!
Portland Schooner Company has
you’re looking to experience the
National Register of Historic Places,
been making memories for Casco
Portland waterfront from a unique
both schooners were designed by
Bay visitors since 2002. Owned and
perspective or just hoping to step back
famed naval architect, John G. Alden,
operated by husband and wife team,
to a simpler time for a couple hours,
in the early 1900s and built by some
Scott Reischmann and Michelle
Portland Schooner Company offers an
of the best craftsmen in the world at
Thresher, they offer an authentic, Old
experience you don’t want to miss.
the shipyards of East Boothbay, Maine.
The adventure begins aboard one
Two-hour sails depart from the Maine
World sailing experience from May through October aboard Portland’s
of their classic wooden schooners,
State Pier in Portland’s Old Port and
only historic windjammers. Whether
Wendameen or Bagheera. Listed on the
are offered four times daily, presenting
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And you’re welcome to bring
for seals, lighthouses, wave-
food and drink, including
battered cliffs, seabirds,
beer and wine, aboard. The
hidden beaches, wooden
cost for a two-hour sail is
schooners and 19th-
just $44 for adults and $22
century granite forts.
for children. Buy tickets at
Portland Paddle’s guided
WWW.PORTLANDSCHOONER.COM,
trips and lessons are led by
or call
207-766-2500. If you’ve got more time to
licensed Maine Guides who are passionate about sharing their love of sea kayaking
visitors with a perfect
… they’re happy to share
spend on Casco Bay, Portland
vantage point for viewing
a bit of Casco Bay history
Schooner Company also
and their knowledge of the
Portland’s unforgettable
and trivia. You’re invited to
offers charters for family
history and ecology of the
sights and sounds – from
join in any way you’d like:
or corporate functions,
Maine coast. Multi-day trips,
lighthouses and seabirds to
hoisting the sails alongside
lunchtime lobster bakes
advanced paddling lessons
seals and the rocky coastline.
a deckhand, taking a turn
on scenic Cow Island, and
and rentals are also offered
The friendly, professional
at the ship’s wheel, or just
overnight excursions where
at Portland Paddle.
crew is not only there to
relaxing and enjoying the
you can spend an evening
provide you with a safe trip
ocean breeze and salt air.
nestled in a quiet island
Kon Asian Bistro Hibatchi Bar offers a wide range of
anchorage.
cuisine including sushi,
Portland Paddle offers
shrimp, steak, calamari,
and paddleboard rentals at
salmon, fillet mignon,
the East End Beach on the
lobster tail, pad thai, teriyaki,
Portland waterfront. It’s
tempura, scallop, tuna, rolls,
amazing how rugged and
sushi bar entree, orange
wild the coastline gets just
ginger duck, general tso’s
a short paddle from bustling
chicken, fried rice, fried
Portland harbor. The great
udon, soup, salad, beef. New
variety of islands in Casco
for 2017, Kon added 6 more
Bay offer endless possibilities
Hibachi tables!.
for exploration. Look out
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sashimi, hibachi, chicken,
guided sea kayaking trips
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the gateway of the east bay Text: JOHN BREERWOOD
L ONE PINE BREWERY
In early 2016, LONE PINE BREWING began bridging the gap between domestic drinkers and beer geeks with their Portland Pale Ale. Since then, Mainers literally cannot get enough of Lone Pine’s beer, which has made owners, Tom Madden and John Paul, undergo an expansion to keep up with demand. Paul, the Director of Business, says, “Portland Pale Ale is a gateway beer, and we wanted to bring the worlds together. We targeted accounts with a limited draft selection and experienced a ton of success from that.” Due to Mainers’ insatiable demand and Lone Pine’s limited supply, Madden
and Paul brewed mostly Portland Pale Ale. However, they recently acquired more dry and cold storage space. Operating a 5-barrel brew house, Lone Pine has also purchased five new fermenters in order to increase production, which will enable them to consistently produce other brands like Brightside IPA (similar to the Portland Pale Ale, except for more prominent “juicy” hop flavor), the Tessellation DIPA (hopped exclusively with mosaic), and the Chaga Stout (brewed with Mainegrown Chaga mushrooms). They have improved the efficiency of packaging operations by contracting Iron Heart Canning. Head Brewer Madden says,
“We are way ahead of schedule which is both exciting and intimidating.” In addition to production developments, Lone Pine is offering much more for patrons and the community in 2017. Live bands play on Friday evenings. They recently did a collaboration with neighbor Urban Farm Fermentory to raise money for Portland Trails. Food trucks will also be scheduled every weekend starting in Spring. A street-side deck is planned for summer to accommodate more customers, since their taproom frequently reaches capacity. Also, they plan on experimenting with kettle sours and barrel-aging this summer.
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