2010 Regional Activities Guide of Maine by Activity Maine

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Midcoast Excursions Seasons Downeast Dining & Accommodations

An intimate and exciting way to explore Maine from the western borders to the coastal waters

Maineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cutting Edge Sport

Find Your Treasure in our Mountains

Ride. Race. Rejoice.

Maine Ultimate Outdoor Adventure

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Here’s what a few of UMaine’s 97,000 alumni have done:

B celebrity chef.

Light The Lion King

ecome one of the world’s best-selling authors. Broadway — and win a Tony for it.

Work as an engineer at NASA. Be chosen for

Oprah’s Book Club. Play for the New England Patriots. Prevent famine in Asia. Become a Save the world — or at the very least, the Himalayas. Publish The Improper Bostonian

and Down East. Cover baseball and

hockey for ESPN. Become governor of Maine.

the World Series. Work with the United Nations on human rights issues.

Play in

Search for a cure for cancer.

Win a Nobel Peace Prize. Coach the U.S. Olympic hockey team. Become one of America’s top innovators. Win a Pulitzer Prize. Start an advertising firm — after studying engineering. Congress.

Be a bigwig at the Library of

Win an Oscar — and be Quentin Tarantino’s right-hand man. Work for Apple. Be named one

of the 10 most powerful

women in Washington by Fortune magazine.

What will you do?

You’re in a great place www.umaine.edu

Come meet Lenny

The World’s Only Life-Size Chocolate Moose!

Lenny is 1,700 pounds of the ﬁnest chocolate. Come see him in his natural habitat, enjoy our handmade confections and ice cream, and watch a video of how Lenny was created.

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Candymaking excellence since 1926… the best in Chocolate, Taffy, Fudge and Ice Cream

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419 US Route One Scarborough, Maine 04074 207-883-4897 www.lenlibby.com

Open year round 7 days a week Handicap access

We’re easy to ﬁnd… just one mile East of Cabela’s on Route One

Bus tours welcome

Connections. For Life. At the University of New England, it’s about connecting… with world-renowned scholars, with nature, with unforgettable adventures, with a community. Named one of the best regional universities in America by U.S. News & World Report, UNE is a leader in health sciences education, biomedical research, and the liberal arts. Our undergraduate programs provide a challenging liberal arts education with more than 30 majors in a variety of subject areas. UNE students are passionate about learning and living. Here you’ll find 14 NCAA Division III athletic teams, over 100 clubs and organizations, and access to Maine’s scenic parks, beaches and mountains. UNE’s waterfront campus in Biddeford and historic Portland campus offer an ideal environment for students to make life-changing connections with each other and their professors.

Biddeford and Portland, Maine www.une.edu 800-477-4UNE

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Regional Activities Guide of Maine P.O. Box 503 Union, Maine 04862-0503 www.activitymaine.com stan@activitymaine.com (207) 671-7230 Co-Publishers Stanley J. Rintz Stanley J. Rintz Jr. Senior Editor Jim Harnedy Photography Mike Leonard Bryan Spivey Jane Diggins-Harnedy Production Christina Noonan Cover Design Jeﬀ Hoﬀman & Christina Noonan

Hello Friends, Welcome to the magazine which has made its home in the beautiful state of Maine for 27 years. Though we’ve lived here for over 40 years, we would like to tell you how happy we are that you are spending time with us. You will find Maine’s people among the friendliest anywhere, the scenery pristine, and the opportunities for enjoying nature and the great outdoors endless. We are sure that you will find while traveling from Kittery to Fort Kent and across all the roads less travelled that Maine truly is the way life should be. Inside these pages you will find a multitude of advertisements. Please read them carefully, each and every one is important. They are the presentations of good people who live and work here. They have something of value to offer you, and

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they sincerely want the opportunity to meet and serve you. They are our friends and we hope they will become your friends as well ... Enjoy!

—Stan Rintz, Publisher

Advertising Sales Stanley J. Rintz Stanley J. Rintz Jr. Jim Harnedy Ann-Marie Rintz Members of: Maine Tourism Association Convention & Visitors Bureau Maine Merchant’s Association Chambers of Commerce The Regional Activities Guide of Maine assumes no responsibilities for errors in text or advertiser’s ad copy published. Can not be held responsible for unsolicited material.

On the cover: Kayaking: Maine Kayak Inc., Penobscot River; Disc Golf: Dragon Disc Golf; Mountain Bikes: Back Country Excursions; Fiddlers: Submitted by Carolyn Mitchell

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PHOTO photo by Michael Leonar

If you are a visitor or you live in Maine, and you have great activity photos that depict a Maine summer ... send us your images! If chosen, we’ll print your photo in our next Summer 2011 issue, and maybe even use it on the front cover! Email your entries along with a short description of where it was taken to: stan@activitymaine.com. Include your name, hometown and phone number.

CONTEST

Suggestions of outdoor adventure shots where people are having fun are: festivals, water sports, parades, hiking, kayaking, wildlife, competitions or anything that shows how we have fun in Maine with a creative ﬂair. Contest winners will also receive gift certiﬁcates from some of our advertisers. Please limit entries to two images please and good luck!

Check out this year’s contest winner on our Contents page!

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features Pages 10–11

Pages 18–19

Pages 28–30

WHITEWATER

RAFTING

Pages 32–33

Seth Merriam, Naples, Maine

Kiteboarding is one the fastest growing watersports across the globe and Maine has many uncharted waters and wind waiting for discovery.

Pages 36–37

contents south coastal Greater Portland & Old Orchard Beach Pages 2–22

western lakes & mountains Bethel, Sebago Lake, Naples & Kennebec Valley Pages 23–34

central & midcoast Brunswick to Searsport & the Capitol Area Pages 35–63

acadia & downeast Hancock & Washington Counties Pages 64–74

the highlands Bangor & the Katahdin/Moosehead Lake Area Pages 75–79 www.activitymaine.com

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south coastal kennebunkport Ice Cream Nights: 7 p.m. Wed. and Thurs. in July and August

The world’s largest collection of trolleys and streetcars. Ride three miles in an authentically restored streetcar. See how your grandparents travelled and learn how trolleys changed the nation.

SEASHORE TROLLEY MUSEUM - Schedule of Events Celebrating our 71st Year! June 20 Father’s Day – Accompanied Fathers FREE July 3 Founder’s Day – Trolley Parade July 16 Girl’s Night Out, 5PM July 11 Moxie Day July 12, 19 & 26 Story Time, 2:30 PM

Open Rain or Shine Weekends: May 2–Oct. 25 Daily: Memorial Day to Columbus Day

JULY & AUGUST Ice Cream Nights, 7pm, $5 each (Wed., Thur. & Fri.)

195 Log Cabin Road, Kennebunkport (207) 967-2800 • www.trolleymuseum.org

August 2, 9 & 16 Story Time, 2:30 PM August 13 Girl’s Night Out

old orchard beach Old Orchard Beach’s Largest Outdoor Patio thebrunswick.com

offers a full pub menu as well as family dining on our patio, in our dining room and indoor sports bar, where you can see all the action on our 32 TVs, including new plasmas.

the patio, n o g c i s n u i m n y e o e v j v e e n r y day and every E

39 West Grand Avenue • Old Orchard Beach • (207) 934-4873 area events july

2–3 22nd Annual Parade & Sandcastle Contest Enjoy a parade and band concert with line and square dancing.

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Sandcastle contest on the beach. Fun for the entire family. Ocean Park. 207-934-9068 4 Fireworks in the Square On the beach next to the Pier. 9–11 Annual Greek Heritage Festival Homemade Greek food, pastries, music and dancing. Live band Fri. and Sat. night. St. Demetrios Orthodox Church, Saco. 207-284-5651 www.activitymaine.com

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Maine’s Premier Family Beach Resort

7-Miles of Perfect Beach Free 100-Page Guide Book 1-800-365-9386 www.OldOrchardBeachMaine.com

Your Best Source for Oceanview and Oceanfront Vacation Rentals at the Grand Victorian

Full Size Gourmet Kitchens Cable TV/Internet Central Air Conditioning Indoor Pool Fitness Center/Sauna Free Parking Oceanview/Oceanfront Balconies 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Units $2,100 - $3,250/week

www.apexrentalproperty.com

Apex Beach Rentals • 1 East Grand Ave. • Old Orchard Beach, ME 207-899-5001 • ckelley15@hotmail.com

An Easy 1/2 Mile Walk to 7 Mile Sandy Beach Fr Wi ee Fi

Tenting to Full Hook-ups Cable TV & 50 Amp Avail.

Heated Pool • Snack Bar Playground • Rec Room

Camping amidst acres of shady pines & apple orchards.

Nous Parlons Français

www.hidnpines.com

(207) 934-2352

the Beachfront Condotel www.thebeachfront.com 1 Walnut Street | Old Orchard Beach, ME | 04064 207.934.7434 | 800.226.3607

Camp at one of Old Orchard Beach’s premiere parks ...experience real camp life close to all the excitement! .

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Old Orchard Beach - 7 Mile Sandy Beach Fre Wi e Fi

2 Large Jacuzzis • 3 Pools • 18 Hole Mini-Golf • Rec Hall W Planned Activities • Shuttle to Beach in Season Family Owned Store • Tenting to Full Hook-ups • 50 Amp & Cable TV Available & Operated Nous Parlons Français (207) 934- 4733 • www.mainecampgrounds.com

17th Annual Car Show • Sept. 17&18 www.activitymaine.com

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south coastal old orchard beach/saco

Fairways Restaurant at Dunegrass Country Club Club at Dunegrass Country

AT A A TOURIST TOURIST TRAP TRAP WHY EAT AT

When You can Fine Fine Dine Dine for for less less ... ...

Golf at Dunegrass Country Club for as little as $49 (includes cart!)

$ 39..

Two Entrees & Wine a Bottle of Wine

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Dunes Way, Way, Old Old Orchard Orchard Beach, Beach,ME ME 200 Wild Dunes

Call (207) 934 - 4513 to schedule your tee time. 200 200 Wild Wild Dunes Dunes Way, Old Orchard Beach, ME Less than than 22 miles miles from from the the OOB Post Office, Less Cascade Rd Rd -- .95 .95 miles miles turn turn left onto Ross Rd - .4 Cascade miles turn turn left left onto onto Wild Wild Dunes Way, Follow to miles Country Club Club -- .5 .5 miles miles Country

www.dunegrass.com www.dunegrass.com

A Dan Maples Design

Catch the Excitem ent! U.S. Route 1, Saco, Maine

(across from Aquaboggan Water Park)

Open 7 days a week Rods • Reels • Bait • Lures • Rod Rentals Call us for fishing conditions

(207) 284-4453 • www.sacobaytackle.com 4

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For Reservations, Reservations, please please call call (207) (207) 934 934 --4513 4513 Wondering what to do with the family? You could take ‘em to the movies again. Saco Bay Tackle has a better solution—take ‘em fishing! Save yourself the $10 tickets and $20 snacks, and for half the price of a day at the movies, we’ll set up your whole family with gear that’ll last the whole vacation, if not longer. Come on down to Saco Bay Tackle on Route 1 in Saco across from Aquaboggan Water Park and get set up by our expert fishermen and friendly staff. Just look for the shark in the yellow circle! www.activitymaine.com

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scarborough

Change your life with

Bear Essentials

• Specializing in Pine Point Beach rentals • Summer and off-season • 7-mile white sandy beach • Great variety of homes to choose from • Friendly and dependable service

Individual, Partner and Group Training Classes Available No membership fee. Great for vacationers! Justin Warren Certified Personal Trainer, NASM

Nathan Warren Matthew Thorne Certified Personal Trainer, NASM

11 Mill Brook Road, Saco, Me 04072 207-294-7412 | www.BearEssentialsFitness.com

Bear Essentials Fitness stands apart from the average fitness center. We are an independent training facility that allows the client to come into a private location and train one-on-one with passionate, energetic and highly capable trainers. We also offer small group training (up to ten participants) and diverse classes such as yoga and joint mobility, as well as female combat cardio and co-ed boxing/Thai boxing. Our gym requires no membership fee. We feel that in order to help our clients make a lasting change; they need to feel that we the professionals are also invested in their desire to change. Most public facilities will charge a fee only to be disconnected from the member base. We are interested in helping anyone who is ready to improve their health and fitness, and one of the best ways we have found to accomplish this is through developing strong relationships with all of our members. Our gym further stands out from the typical facility. There are no mirrors, no machines, and no cardio equipment. These aren’t necessarily bad, but we feel that too many are allowed to coast through their training, or become hypnotized by what they see or do not see in their reflection. We are concerned with hard work and effort, and the client can expect that every time they walk through the doors. Whether you are on vacation or live in the area, stop in to check out our facility. We offer a dynamic and unique atmosphere unlike any other in the area. www.activitymaine.com

362 Pine Point Road Scarborough, ME 04074 (207) 883-6444 www.curryagency.com

Certified Personal Trainer, NASM

Serving the Pine Point area for over 35 years

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.

Nourish your soul and... ....feather your nt

NESTLING DUCK Fine & Nautical Gifts • Collectibles Handcrafts from Maine (866) NES-DUCK 350 PINE POINT ROAD SCARBOROUGH, MAINE Summer 2010 | Regional Activities Guide of Maine

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scarborough fair dates july

1–4 Houlton 8–11 Ossipee Valley 16–18 Waterford World’s Fair 22–25 Pittston 30–8/8 Bangor 30–8/7 Northern Maine

august 4–7 6–8 8–14 12–21 21–28 26–29

Monmouth Athens Topsham Skowhegan Union Piscataquis-Dover Foxcroft 26–29 Acton 29–9/6 Windsor

september

Don’t miss Maine’s fabulous fair season! If you are in Maine this summer, there is always a fair in town! Check the fair dates for one near you. Rides, petting zoos, horse and animal shows, harness racing, exhibit halls where locals show oﬀ their prized goods, live entertainment and ﬁreworks!

2–6 3–6 3–6 9–12 10–12 12–18 17–19

Blue Hill Springﬁeld Harmony Clinton Lions Litchﬁeld Oxford New Portland Lions 19–25 Farmington 24–26 Common Ground 26–10/2 Cumberland

october

3–10 Fryeburg

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It’s all about

Celebrating our 60th Season! US Rte. 1, Scarborough, or Exit 42, Maine Tpk.

207-883-4331 • Online at www.ScarboroughDowns.com 6

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Bayley’s Lobster Pound Since 1915

Live and Cooked Lobsters • Steamers • Lobster Meat Lobster Rolls • Fresh Fish • Maine Shrimp • Maine Crab Homemade Chowders and Sandwiches Lobsters Cooked Free of Charge • Nationwide shipping

Pine Point, Maine | (207) 883-4571 | www.bayleys.com

surfboards wetsuits bodyboards water skis wakeboards skimboards swimwear sunglasses beachwear

portland Maine’s largest selection of natural and organic products Open Daily, 8 am -10 pm 2 Somerset St. • Portland • 207-774-7711 Just off I-295, Exit 7, Franklin St. wholefoodsmarket.com/portland-me At Whole Foods Market, we are passionate about great tasting food and the pleasure of sharing it with others. We carry natural and organic products because we believe that food in its purest state – unadulterated by artiﬁcial additives, sweeteners, colorings, and preservatives – is the best tasting and most nutritious food available. We are committed to foods that are fresh, wholesome and safe to eat, and carefully evaluate each and every product that we sell. We seek out and promote organically grown foods, and provide food and nutritional products that support health and well-being.

225 U.S. Route 1 ∙ Oak Hill Plaza ∙ Scarborough, Maine 207-883-2878 ∙ www.arlbergski.com

Join our team! A rare opportunity is sitting in your hands if you have experience in sales and have a passion for the outdoors. We are rapidly expanding into Maine’s Outdoor Adventure market. Territories are negotiable and positions won’t last. Part or full time, this is a very rewarding endeavor, send resume and cover letter to stan@activitymaine.com www.activitymaine.com

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south coastal portland Hungry? There’s no shortage of dining choices in the Portland area. What would you like? Fresh food that is either steamed, baked, fried, or served cold in a salad. A sizzling steak, a sandwich or a seafood roll to take on a cruise of Casco Bay. Pizza, sushi, organic produce or a beer from a local brewery. You name it, its all right here. Dine in ﬁne style and enjoy watching the waterfront activities, or simply order something to go along with you on your excursion by car, boat or on foot. For the best outdoor dining in town, try Yosaku restaurant! Voted greater Portland’s Best Sushi Restaurant and Top 40 Best Sushi in New England, at Benkay, skilled chefs prepare over 30 diﬀerent types of sushi and over 40 types of maki rolls along with many cooked dishes. Each day Chef Ando creates his own menu of specials. Visit them at the corner of India and Commercial streets, or take advantage of their free delivery within their delivery area.

FUJI restaurant

Sushi Bar & Japanese Steak House Fine Japanese & Korean Cuisines Experience Volcanic Steak & Seafood Hibachi Entrees prepared at your table by our IRON CHEFS

SUSHI BAR Freshest Authentic Maine Sushi & Japanese Cuisine Plus a plentiful variety of poultry & vegetable dishes

29 Exchange St. Portland, Maine 04103 (207) 773-2900 Validated parking at Fore St. garage 8

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BENNY’S

FAMOUS FRIED CLAMS

“in our original home made batter” 199 W. Commercial Street Portland, Maine

207-774-2084

Pay a visit to our NEW Lobster Pound and take home a live lobster! WATER VIEWS

portland

NARA SUSHI

Japanese & Korean Cuisine 50 Maine Mall Road South Portland (207) 772-0006

• Deck & Outside Dining • Hot Dogs & Burgers • Clam Cakes • Crab meat Rolls • Haddock Dinners Home of the 1/4 lb. Lobster Roll!

narasushisushi.com

An Original Maine Fish Market Top-quality ﬁsh, seafood and lobster Experienced shippers—to your home or business via FedEx A must-see stop in Maine Located on Portland’s Historic Waterfront

9 Custom House Wharf, Portland ME 04101

www.harborﬁsh.com Open Mon–Sat 8:30–5:30 & Sun 9–3

Fresh Maine Seafood • Serving Lunch & Dinner Casual Dining • Full Take-Out Large outside patio overlooking Portland’s working waterfront

People’s Choice Award

871-5636

92 Commercial Street, Portland, Maine

www.gilbertschowderhouse.com

Voted Maine’s Best Chowder • Rated

by the Maine Sunday Telegram

YOSAKU BEST SUSHI AWARD 2004–08 Portland’s Best Guide

Dine amongst outdoor Japanese gardens and waterfall this summer. Japanese cuisine at its best ~ in a relaxing atmosphere.

1 Danforth St. Portland 780-0880 www.activitymaine.com

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BIKE SEASON IS HERE! BIKE REPAIR SHOP EARLYCLASSES FOR THE ANDSPRING GROUP DEALS RIDES BEST NEW – USED – REPAIRS – SERVICE

945 Center Street, Auburn, ME 04210

1-800-244-7576 www.rainbowbike.com

333 Forest Ave. Portland, Me 04101 207-773-6906

www.backbaybicycle.com

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instructor that teaches the teachers. He’s one of the true guru’s of the sport and called the saint of singletrack

Choose Your Ride BackCountry Excursions is open May thru October, 7 days per week by reservation.All trails are accessible by guide only and don’t worry, our guides will only ride at the speed you’re comfortable with and treat you to trails that are

appropriate to your level. For extended trips BackCountry Excursions center is located on 8,800 acres and there are camp sites available right on the trail head with a variety of packages to choose from.

GORHAM BIKE AND SKI Gorham Bike and Ski is Maine’s premier cycling store, carrying a wide variety of bikes and accessories from the

BACK COUNTRY EXCURSIONS

industries leading brands like Giant, Specialized, and Felt.

If you’ve ever had the thought of starting your own

No matter your passion in cycling, Gorham Bike and Ski has

business and living your own passion, well Cliff Krolick has

all that you need.

been doing just that! In 1991, he founded one of the first X-Country commercial mountain biking touring centers in North America. Going on it’s 20th year, now a true labor of love, Cliff offers and promises some of the best trail riding in the eastern USA. He’s hand-built many of the 24 miles of trails and there’s plenty of terrain for all riding abilities.

Something For Everyone If you’re a novice, Cliff has plenty of mountain bike rentals and offers the most effective instruction that can be found anywhere. He jokes as the locals know him as the

Why go anywhere else? Ride the best Singletrack trails in the East. Mountain bikers agree. Back Country Excursion’s adventure lodge and trail center delivers the goods. Call ahead / by reservation only

207.625.8189

Brad’s Island Bikes Come to Peaks and take a 4-mile scenic bike route around this picturesque get-a-way. No reservation required and can accommodate families with children of all sizes. Open 10–6 Memorial Day to Labor Day. Brad’s Island Bikes 115 Island Ave., Peaks Island, Me. 207-766-5631

www.bikebackcountry.com

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south coastal portland Portland Discovery Land & Sea Tours has been offering tours of Portland for over 13 years. As a locally owned and operated company, they take pride in showing visitors all that Maine’s largest city has to offer. Whether you’re looking for a city tour, harbor cruise or both, Portland Discovery has it covered! The most popular tour Portland Discovery offers is the Land & Sea Tour. This combo tour is a great way to maximize your day in Portland. For just $33, you’ll get a 90-minute Trolley Tour and a 90-minute Lighthouse Lovers Cruise on Casco Bay. The 2010 season begins May 15th and will continue right through the end of October. In July & August trolley tours run at 9:30, 11:15, 1:00, 2:45, and 4:30. Harbor cruises are offered at 11:30, 1:30, 3:30 and 6:30. Tours will operate daily through October 24th, however the schedule does change a bit after Labor Day. Though not required, reservations are strongly recommended in-season. For those looking for a true “Maine adventure” a trip to Eagle Island may be the answer. This adventure includes a narrated cruise through beautiful Casco Bay, plus an opportunity to explore Eagle Island. While en route to the island, you’ll cruise through scenic back channels and quiet coves, past island cottages and quaint fishing villages. On the island you will have an opportunity to tour the former summer estate of famed arctic explorer, Admiral Robert E. Peary, the 1st man to reach the North Pole.

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portland Children’s Museum Events Kids’ Activity Day Wednesdays in July: 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 10:30-11:30am Where: Lobsterman Park (corner of Middle & Temple Sts.) For more info: www.portlandmaine.com Pinocchio July 22 - August 1 (Thurs-Sun) Where: Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine For more info: www.kitetails.org or 207-828-1234 x231 Beauty and the Beast October 14-24 (Thurs-Sun) Where: Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine For more info: www.kitetails.org or 207-828-1234 x231

area events First Friday Art Walk Join us for a free self-guided tour of local art galleries, art studios, museums, and alternative art venues on the First Friday of every month from 5–8pm.

june

13 37th Annual Old Port Festival Celebrate the beginning of summer in beautiful downtown Portland with eight music stages, Maine-made arts and crafts, food from local businesses, kid’s activities, and more! 24 Annual Greek Heritage Festival This spectacular three-day Greek Festival is a wonderful family event that each year draws more than 10,000 visitors from around the greater Portland area. Along with the exquisite Greek cuisine, there will be live music and traditional dancing. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Portland

ide along scenic Casco Bay and the Portland Waterfront aboard a classic two foot gauge train powered by antique steam and diesel locomotives. Tour our museum and gift shop.

Open daily from 10am–4pm. Trains Hourly 10-4 except 1pm. Walking distance to downtown Portland. Handicap Accessible. Adults $10 - Seniors $9 - Children 3–12 $6 Children 2 and under FREE! Visit our web site at MNGRR.org for directions, schedules and special holiday events!

58 Fore Street Portland, Maine 04101 • (207) 828-0814

july

4 Fireworks and Celebration! See the greatest display in the state from the Eastern Prom! Plenty of blanket spaces and food vendors to make a festive evening.

august

7 13th Annual Beach to Beacon 10K Runners of all abilities from almost every state in the nation ran from the starting line with some of the very best runners from around the world for the 13th TD Bank Beach to Beacon. Crescent Beach to the Portland Head Light.

19–22 MS Regatta Harborfest A four-day festival of sailboats, powerboats, and tugboats—under the banner of the MS Harborfest—and all for the beneﬁt of the Maine Chapter of the National MS Society.

october

21–23 Harvest on the Harbor

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Maine Rebels Train Attack! June 19th, Sept. 4th, Oct. 9th

July 4th Stars & Stripes Spectacular Halloween Trains Oct. 30 & 31 (5,6,7pm) Summer 2010 | Regional Activities Guide of Maine

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Atlantis Massage Jennifer Lague Certified Massage Therapist

Japanese Hot Stones/Deep Tissue Portland, Maine 207.773.3262 cell 207.409.4370 atlantismassage@yahoo.com

945 Forest Ave., Portland 207.797.7100

Catch the next boat out of town.

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.

Do you enjoy hiking, biking, camping and kayaking? There is an outdoor club for you in Maine. When the Maine Outdoor Adventure Club (MOAC) was founded in 1989, 25 people were at the ﬁrst meeting. The Club has grown to support over 800 outdoor enthusiasts from Kittery to Fort Kent. MOAC is an all-volunteer member organization. Members organize and lead all trips and activities from beginner to expert. Our outdoor activities range from peaceful and relaxing to challenging and full of excitement. MOAC has something to oﬀer everyone. We are a diverse group with members of all ages and experience. If you would like to challenge yourself, share your outdoor skills and meet other outdoor adventurers, then MOAC is the place for you!! Find out more at MOAC.org 14

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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.

Casco Bay Lines Events Saturday June 26th, 7:30-10:30 PM Reggae DJ. Tickets on sale at Casco Bay Lines $18/$20 (includes food). Friday July 30th, 7:30-10:30 PM Wavelength (Variety). Tickets on sale at Casco Bay Lines $15/$16. Saturday August 21st, 7:30-10:30 PM Contagious (Rock). Tickets on sale at Casco Bay Lines $12/$14. www.activitymaine.com

south coastal portland Portland Schooner Company has been making memories for Casco Bay visitors since 2002. Owned and operated by husband and wife team Scott Reischmann and Michelle Thresher, they offer an authentic, Old World sailing experience from May through October aboard Portland’s only historic windjammers. Whether you’re looking to experience the Portland waterfront from a unique perspective or just hoping to step back to a simpler time for a couple hours, Portland Schooner Company offers an experience you don’t want to miss. The adventure begins aboard one of their classic wooden schooners, Wendameen or Bagheera. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, both schooners were designed by famed naval architect John G. Alden in the early 1900s and built by some of the best craftsmen in the world at the shipyards of East Boothbay Maine. Two-hour sails depart from the Maine State Pier in Portland’s Old Port and are offered four times daily, presenting visitors with a perfect vantage point for viewing Portland’s unforgettable sights and sounds – from lighthouses and seabirds to seals and the rocky coastline. The friendly, professional crew is not only there to provide you with a safe trip … they’re happy to share a bit of Casco Bay history and trivia. You’re invited to join in any way you’d like: hoisting the sails alongside a deckhand, taking a turn at the ship’s wheel, or just relaxing and enjoying the ocean breeze and salt air. And you’re welcome to bring food and drink, including beer and wine, aboard. The cost for a two-hour sail is just $35 for adults and $10 for children. Though not required, reservations are strongly encouraged. If you’ve got more time to spend on Casco Bay, Portland Schooner Company also offers charters for family or corporate functions, lunchtime lobster bakes on scenic Cow Island, and overnight excursions where you can spend an evening nestled in a quiet island anchorage.

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Outlets, Shops & Restaurants

Home to famous brands, local and national retailers, Freeport offers shopping, dining, 4-star lodging and unique attractions for all seasons. Rich in history, nature, the arts, family activities discover why Freeport is the top destination in Maine by visiting www.FreeportUSA.com

Shop, Play, Dine, Stay

YOUR IDEAL MAINE VACATION EXPERIENCE— COME TO FREEPORT, MAINE

With all there is to do in Freeport, plan to stay two or three days. A variety of overnight accommodations welcome the weary traveler. Choose from homey country inns, charming bed and breakfast, cabins in the woods, motels, and scenic campgrounds. Some of the best things in life are in Freeport, Maine! Points of interest include oceanfront grandeur of Wolfe’s Neck Woods State Park, Winslow Park with a beach on Casco Bay, and Mast Landing Sanctuary, open daily for nature walks and guided tours; and we can’t forget Maine’s natural phenomenon—the Desert of Maine. Charming South Freeport Village oﬀers a panoramic view of a working harbor, restaurants with great lobster, and scenic ocean cruises. For more historical information, contact the Freeport Historical Society located at 45 Main Street or call (207) 865-3170. LL BEAN

HARRASEEKET

LUNCH & LOBSTER CO.

(207) 865-4888 Home made desserts too!

Just 3 miles from L.L. Bean on the wharf at the end of Main Street on beautiful South Freeport Harbor Come and enjoy fresh seafood for lunch or dinner 11am–8:45pm Experience the working waterfront from inside the dining room or from our picnic tables under the awning! May 1st to June 16 8am–7:45pm • Labor Day to end of season 8am–7:45pm Lobster Pound Open June 16–Labor Day 8am–8:45pm

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south coastal freeport Open Early May to Mid-October

Tours: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Store Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 7 days a week

95 Desert Road, Freeport, Maine 04032 Only 2 miles off I-295. Take Exit 20. Turn west to dead end

Giant Sand Dunes Narrated Coach Tours Marked Nature Trails Gift Shop Picnic Area

Convenience Store Sand Paintings 1738 Barn Museum World Sand Collections

Camping or RVing? Desert Dunes Campground offers full hook-ups, laundry facilities, showers, pool & more!

207.865.6962 www.desertofmaine.com Visitors find it difficult to imagine among the rolling hills and rambling brooks at the end of Desert Road there is a desert. Once you take your first step through the gift shop’s front door, however, your doubts will vanish as you enter the vast and sandy Desert of Maine. The owners welcome you to a very unusual experience and they will do everything they can to make your visit a pleasant and informative one. 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 thereafter, combined with massive land—clearing and overgrazing resulted in severe soil erosion that exposed this hidden desert. As the spreading sand grew uncontrollable, the Tuttles surrendered, leaving the desert to it’s destiny. Come e x per ience our ne w Ta s t ing Ba r

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LINCOLN OUTDOOR CENTER In a kayak, you are sitting with your head only a few feet above the water. Your entire view of the water changes. If one of Maine’s countless harbor seals swims nearby, you can look it straight in the eye. You can paddle into the nooks and crannies and literally land on islands that are inaccessible to boats with deeper hulls. If you are planning on spending a night out, there are few places better than on one of our coastal islands. Imagine paddling a few miles or more, landing on an island and “claiming” a camping spot for yourself. You’ll eat dinner with the sunset and wake up to the first sunrises in the U.S., staring out towards open ocean. Lincoln Outdoor Center can tailor an experience for you that

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suits your experience level and desire for energy output and adrenaline. They can take beginners out on short tours and multi-day trips and experts out to practice skills in rough waters. At Lincoln Canoe & Kayak’s Freeport location they manufacture canoes and kayaks and can demo that boat in their on-site pond. It’s also where you can get expert advice on purchasing a boat, paddling accessory, or “water-lifestyle” clothing. A full-service paddling shop for kayakers and canoeists, day-trips and expeditions, rentals, guided tours, etc. LCK’s real interest is helping you get out on the water.

SEASPRAY KAYAKING Mid-Coast Maine is a great place to enjoy the two fastest growing water sports in the country! Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Kayak Fishing have hit.Mid-Coast Maine! It doesn’t matter if you are thinking about an outdoor activity for yourself, a group or your family; stand up paddle boarding and/or kayak fishing in this area will keep you coming back for more. With a great mixture of protected rivers, inlets and bays; the opportunities to explore by kayak and/or paddleboard are endless. Fishermen looking for salt water stripers and mackerel will usually have lots of action on the New Meadows River in Brunswick, Royal River in Yarmouth and Haraseeket River in Freeport. All are protected rivers that are also perfect for learning paddle boarding skills. For the extreme adventure paddler, Popham Beach in Phippsburg offers some nice surf for paddleboards and fishing, while the Sheepscot River, in Wiscasset offers a little more current, as well as a class III tidal drop to play in. If you have any questions, feel free to contact local outfitter, Seaspray Kayaking, in West Bath, whose professional staff will be happy to assist you with tips and safety instruction, as well as provide you with all the necessary equipment to have fun! Sheepscot River Canoe and Kayak Race, Wiscasset, Maine FMI call (207) 443-3646 (207) 443-3646 July 16-17 5th Maine Kayak Fishing Tournament. West Bath, Maine. Hosted by Seaspray Kayaking. FMI check www.MaineKayakFishing.com or call (207) 751-3450 (207) 751-3450

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2010 Beginner Whitewater Kayaking Dates May 29–31; June 19–21; July 10–12; Aug. 7–9; Sept.11–13

2010 Sea Kayaking Two-Day Overnights $290-$300; Maine Lobster included

Lake, Sea and White Water Trips

MAINE KAYAK, INC.

113 Huddle Road, New Harbor, ME 04554 | PO Box 674, Unity, ME 04988 Toll Free 1.866.Maine Kayak (1.866.624.6352) | PH 207.948.5194 email: info@mainekayak.com | web: www.mainekayak.com

SEA KAYAK & CANOE RENTALS

Ring’s Marine Service inc.

207-865-6143 22 Smelt Brook Road South Freeport, Maine

www.ringsmarineservice.com

Seaspray Kayaking Your one-stop paddling shop in midcoast Maine! • Canoe, Kayak, and Paddleboard Rentals • Daily Guided Tours @ 9 am and 1 pm • Instructional Classes

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south coastal freeport Morning Summer Camps

Monday–Thursday 10am–Noon for 2–6 year olds Drop-in hours • Friday night Dinner and Art • Birthday parties 15 School Street • Freeport, ME 04032 art@smudge4kids.com • www.smudge4kids.com

Sail Freeport See Casco Bay aboard Nimbus, a classic 37 foot wooden sloop. Choose from scheduled tours or charter by the hour, half-day, or full day. Let us customize your sailing adventure. See website or call for more information.

SailFreeport.com | 207.232.1751

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ATLANTIC SEAL CRUISES To Admiral Peary’s Eagle Island

june 18

Call for reservations today! 207-865-6112 TWO Sightseeing Adventures!

Eagle Island Adventure Visit fascinating museum home of Admiral Peary, the first man to reach the North Pole. Explore the woods island trails, beach comb and watch for seals at Casco Bay’s seal resting areas. 3-hour tour includes lobstering demonstration except Sundays. Departs from 2 locations: Freeport Town Wharf Mon., Wed., Sat. & Sun.

Cooks Lobster House on Bailey Island - Tues. & Fri.

july 16

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Freeport Art Walk and Midnight Madness During these nights more than 30 retail stores will stay open until Midnight.

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Freeport Art Walk and Midnight Madness

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Departure times are the same for BOTH locations AM - 9:30, return 12:30 / PM - 1:30, return 4:00 Seguin Light House Cruise Thursdays in July and August Departs 10am returns 4pm Guest will enjoy a 1 3/4 hour coastal cruise to the island with seal watching and island sight seeing. A 2-hour stop at Seguin Island to see Maine’s only first order Fresnel lens—the largest on the coast and a museum tour conducted by the friends of Seguin.

Freeport Art Walk Enjoy a celebration of the arts on the third Friday of every month from June through December. Featuring artist’s work in a variety of local art galleries, showrooms and retail businesses. Some stay open until late evening.

Fall in Village Art and Music Festival This year we will host the event with visual art and music. Saturday we will host a “Live Art” experience—artists will select their object/ area of choice and paint it during the day—it will later be auctioned during our evening event. Activity tent, art demos and a silent and live auction. Lobsterman Triathlon One of the most popular destination races in New England, and US. Ranked as a Top Race in America by Inside Triathlon. A truly amazing Maine experience. Winslow Park. 9:30am www.activitymaine.com

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yarmouth

Lobster Pound (207) 846-5871

Take-Out (207) 846-3436

SERVING LOBSTER DINNERS Live or Cooked Lobsters Packed to Travel Lobster Rolls • Crabmeat Rolls Steamers • Fried Clams • Fish & Chips Maine Shrimp • Crab Cakes... and more! Exit 17 off I-295, head North 1/2 mile to 1269 Route 1, Yarmouth, Maine

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The Sebago Lakes Region www.SebagoLakesChamber.com

FREE AREA GUIDE Call 207-892-8265

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108 Tandberg Trail • Windham, ME

893-0033

Casual Dining • Steaks & Ribs • Full Take-Out Large Outside Patio • Private 1st ﬂoor function room

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893-0700

61 Tandberg Trail Rt. 35, Windham, Maine

www.gilbertschowderhouse.com

Voted Maine’s Best Chowder • Rated

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Sebago Lake

750 Roosevelt Trail, Windham, Maine (207 ) 892-2299 Fantastic dining choices of Seafood, Chicken, Steak, and more! Come visit our lounge for music, darts, and games! Daily Happy Hour Specials 3–6 p.m. Come to The Landing Restaurant for Co-Ed Karaoke every other Thursday, and live music on alternating Thursdays! Check out our sunny, spacious outdoor patio. www.activitymaine.com

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western lakes & mountains windham Friendliest staﬀ in the industry with over 150 years of combined service. • 13,000 items in our retail store • Over 200 new and used RVs on display • Trade-ins welcome • We deliver and set up seasonal sites • We work on livestock trailers, equipment trailers, cargo trailers and much more Summer Hours Monday–Friday: 8am–5pm Saturday: 8am–4pm Sunday: 11am–4pm

Lee’s Family Trailer Sales & Service 480 Roosevelt Trail, Route 302 • Windham, ME 04062 800-640-9276 • 207-892-8308 • www.leesfamilytrailer.com

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• Four-season lakeside accommodations (extended stay in winter) • Rooms equipped with kitchenettes, screened-in porches • Charming lakefront cottages with full kitchen and bathroom • Complimentary Wi-Fi, canoes and kayaks, continental breakfast • Fishing, ﬁtness room, swim area, docking facilities • 20–30 minutes from the airport and Portland • Golf, restaurants, shopping, beaches and entertainment nearby • Pet-friendly, family friendly, smoke-free GPS/Physical Location: 661 White’s Bridge Road Standish ME 04084

Sebago Lake Lodge & Cottages PO Box 480 • Windham ME 04062

207-892-2698 • www.sebagolakelodge.com

19 Windham Summerfest Parade, food vendors, business expo, helicopter rides, kids’ activities, frog jumping contest (bring your own frog), fireman’s extrication challenge, yard sale, antique cars, crafters, softball game, five local bands and fireworks at dusk. Windham High School, 10 am. www.windhamsummerfest.com 19 4th Annual Maine Blues Festival Live bands at many venues around town; artisans and food vendors on the Causeway and Village Green. Advance tickets $10; event day $15. Naples. www.mainebluesfestival.com

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4th of July parade & ﬁreworks Naples & Limington. Casco Church Flea Market & Lawn Sale Town of Sebago Days Enjoy a chicken and lobster bake and yard sales. Casco Days The largest festival in the Lakes Region, held annually since 1935. Features include a full Midway, parades, concerts, a church supper, chicken BBQ, road race, games and prizes. www.cascodays.com

august 21 Old Home Days Historic craft and trade demos, games, vendors, music, carousel rides and more. Willowbrook Museum Village, Newﬁeld. www. willowbrookmuseum.org

july & august Free Summer Concerts Every other Thursday behind Pennell School, Gray, 7–8pm

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naples The Heart of Maine’s Sebago Lake/Long Lake Region Located midway between the coastal city of Portland and the White Mountains of New Hampshire, Naples is easily reached from any direction. Route 302 is the primary route through Naples. There are many seasonal and year-round businesses, along with numerous lodging facilities and camping areas. Thanks to its unsurpassed location, Naples is a popular summer resort and year-round vacation area—as well as a rapidly growing residential and business community. Visitors naturally come to a stop when they arrive at the Naples Causeway in the center of town; the view up Long Lake to the White Mountains is one of the most spectacular in New England.

Bayview Cabins Naples, Maine

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Alyssa’s Motel on Thomas Pond

Housekeeping and overnight cabins on the Bay of Naples Walking distance of many attractions Private sandy beach

750 Roosevelt Trail (Route 302), Naples, ME 207.693.6831 | www.bayviewcabins.com

Rt. 302, 11 Roosevelt Trail Casco, Maine 04015 207-655-2223 www.alyssasmotel.com alyssas@fairpoint.net All rooms non-smoking Suites available

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Bove House

B&B since 1984 Open All Year

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Offering hospitality at its best with a full breakfast. The restored historic Hotel Naples has twin, queen and king sized beds, TV, A/C, phones, all with private baths. Easy walk to water, restaurants, recreational activities and shops. In-season, mid-week specials as well as off-season specials.

“Where B&B is a tradition” www.naplesmaine.com

Offering gracious, affordable accommodations www.activitymaine.com

e-mail: augbovehouse@roadrunner.com 11 Sebago Road, Naples, Maine 04055 • corner of Routes 302 & 114 VISA • MC • DISCOVER

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GOLF CLUB AT COLE FARMS Gray, Maine

Naturally beautiful, challenging layout designed by Brad Booth of Faxon & Booth.

“... among the lushest courses anywhere in New England.”

Four sets of tees provide a great experience for golfers of all abilities. 20 minutes from Portland, 1 mile from Turnpike Exit 63, Route 100 North

—New England Golf Guide

207.657.2596 • www.springmeadowsgolf.com Open daily, 9:30am-4:30pm April 15-November 11

Route 26

Gray

Moose, eagles, bears, fisher, lynx, deer, trout, owls, fox, coyotes, turtles, picnic sites, trails, nature store & more! A 200-acre park with 30 different species of wildlife on exhibit. Admission Fees: $7.00/ages 13 & up For more information $5.00/ages 4-12 please call: Free/3 & under $5.00/Seniors 60 & up 207-657-4977 Group rates, 15 or more, or school groups/$3.50 each

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Relax with us at the Dockside... wholesome food served in a setting that is like an oasis. The most friendly staff this side of the Mason Dixon line with an environment filled with laughter and warmth. A menu that includes delicious appetizers, sandwiches, Harvest Hill Farm’s burgers, Maine lobster, seafood dinners, chicken, steak and our very own Betty’s over the top desserts. At the Route 26 Causeway 723 Maine Street ~ Poland Spring (207) 998-5008 www.dockside.me 26

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Route 26

Spring Meadows Golf Club, an 18-hole championship course located in Gray, Maine, is cited by Golf Digest as “... a venue worth the drive.” Rated one of “The 100 Must Play Courses in New England”, by GolfStyles New England magazine, this 18-hole course has a naturally beautiful and challenging layout offering plush fairways and superb greens. The par 71 course offers a challenge for golfers of all abilities with 4 sets of tees ranging from 4,706 yards to 6,656 yards. A once dairy farm, each hole adds to the overall beauty of the course with their defined tree lines, ponds, bunkers, brooks, and unique designs. Spring Meadows Golf Club has earned the reputation for having the best course conditions, public or private, at an affordable cost. Add it to your play list today! Are you looking for Maine Wildlife? Visit the Maine Wildlife Park on Route 26 in Gray, just 3.5 miles from Maine Turnpike Exit 63. Owned and operated by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, this is a guaranteed opportunity to see a moose; plus white-tailed deer, black bears, bald eagles, mountain lions, porcupines, coyotes, hawks, owls, turtles, trophy trout and more—over 30 species of native wildlife! Most of the wildlife at the park have been injured, orphaned, or are too dependant on humans to be released back into the wild, so act as educational ambassadors for visitors that want to learn more about them. There are nature trails and wildlife gardens to enjoy, a game warden museum, interactive exhibits and displays, a ‘snack shack’, a nature gift shop and more! The park-like setting, wildlife exhibits, and flower gardens make this an inviting stop. Bring a picnic and spend the day! The park is open daily, 9:30am–4:30pm from mid-April to November 11. Admission fees are charged. Visit us on the web at www.mainewildlifepark.com; www.mefishwildlife.com; or www.gemsof26.com. You may call 207-657-4977 FMI. Special Photographer Admission Passes Now Available Summer: Pass holders are personally escorted by a Park staff member for special access to wildlife enclosures, to take upclose pictures that are unimpeded by fences and obstacles. Fee: $50.00/hr Winter: During winter, the park allows photographers to visit the park on cross-country skis, snowshoes or on foot for exclusive access to our animals in a winter setting. Fee: $150.00/1st hour; $50.00/hour for additional hours. For more information about either Pass, please call the park at (207) 657-4977 x0, or email: Mainewildlifepark@maine.rr.com. www.activitymaine.com

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Tuesdays through Fridays - Lunch and Dinner Saturdays - Dinner Only Sundays - Brunch and Dinner Mondays - Closed

109 Main Street, South Paris 743-2532 www.mauricerestaurant.com

Everything in it’s Season

Open Year-Round 7 Days a Week

erg’s Crystal Spring Farm Smedb Smedberg’s Maple Syrup Fresh Vegetables Our Famous Sweet Corn All Natural, Home-Grown Beef, Pork and Lamb

Seafood and Live Lobsters Seedlings, Annuals and Perennials Hay and Live Bait Homemade Baked Goodies Wheel Cheese and Jams

Jewelry to Fall in Love With Custom Design, In-House Repair Maine Gemstones, Fine Jewelry Fine Mineral Specimens Gemcutting, and much more.

138 Main Street South Paris, Maine

1-800-686-7633 www.creaserjewelers.com

Join us for Customer Appreciation Day - 1st Sunday in November Pig Roast and Free Samples! www.smedbergfarm.com 1413 Main Street • Route 26, Oxford, Maine • 207-743-6723

Smedberg’s roadside stand was originally built in 1967 and is owned and operated by Roger and Gayle Smedberg and Roger Smedberg Jr. From Made-in-Maine products like maple syrup, honey, fruit salsa, pottery, soaps and 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 our homemade baked goods including pies, breads and Gayle’s delicious homemade baked beans and chicken pies. Smedberg’s fully-stocked greenhouses feature beautiful annuals, hardy perennials, fertilizer, soils and mulch hay, as well as seedlings and plants. Smedberg’s all-natural, homegrown beef, pork and lamb are raised on the farm, fed from the ﬁeld, with no added hormones. Also available: bison, chicken, turkey, seafood and live lobster. You won’t want to miss a stop at Smedberg’s Crystal Spring Farm. www.activitymaine.com

Oxford, ME

Skowhegan, ME

19 Industrial Way • 207-539 - 9022

12 Walnut St. • 207- 474 -6231

Store Hours: Mon - Sat: 9-7 • Sun: 11-5 Store Hours: Mon - Sat: 9-6 • Sun: 11-5 Shoes are factory seconds or discontinued styles. Discount of factory store prices. Cannot apply to prior sales or other offers. For ﬁrst quality merchandise, visit Cadillac Mountain Sports on High St. in Ellsworth 207-667-7819 or on Cottage St. in Bar Harbor 207-288-4532. Sorry, Factory Store offers not valid at dealer locations.

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MAINE MINERALOGY EXPEDITIONS, (MME) www.rocksme.biz We are the premier attraction in the greater Bethel area for rockhounds of all experience levels. Our main attraction is a four-hour guided tour of the famous Bumpus Mine where some of the world’s largest beryl crystals were found at the Bumpus in the late 1920’s. They were over twenty feet long and weighed many tons. Visitors (5 yrs and older) are treated to a basic introduction to local geology and mineralogy and a guided tour of two of the only mine tunnels in the area still permitting public access. Finally, visitors have an opportunity to dig in the mine tailings in search of mineral specimens including, feldspar, rose quartz, milky and smoky quartz, black tourmaline and beryl. It’s a great outdoor experience for history buffs, nature lovers, students and scouting groups who often take the tour to qualify for various academic and merit badge requirements.

Visitors gather at BETHEL OUTDOOR ADVENTURES, (BOA) before noon departure for the Bumpus Mine in their own vehicles. Safety requirements must be obeyed at all times and visitors must be equipped with sturdy shoes, repellent, and their own comfort items. MME provides hard hats, lights, collection buckets, and hand tools. While the site is considered “easy access”, tunnels are not wheel chair accessible. The mine is remote, with the only “improvements” being the access road and a maintained Porta-Jon, pretty much the same as it was when mining operations ceased in the 1960’s. Take a look at our web site, (www.rocksme.biz) for pictures and comments from our guest experiences! Along with MME, two closely affiliated businesses provide a great menu of experiences that will make your visit to our area a truly memorable one. First, to compliment the experience with gems and native minerals is

DIG MAINE GEMS! •• Learn mineral identiﬁcation •• •• Guided tours of actual mines •• •• Dig for your own special ﬁnd! ••

Maine Mineralogy Expeditions 121 Mayville Road, US Route 2 Bethel, ME 04217 800-533-3607 • 207-824-4224

www.rocksme.biz

MT MANN JEWELERS. Owner, hard rock miner, gem cutter and jewelry designer Jim Mann has created an educational and eye-popping exposition that is sure to impress the whole family. He provides a fantastic display of native and worldwide mineral specimens in his Museum and the Crystal Cave. Jim completes the experience with local gems set in fine jewelry with a major wow factor. The knowledgeable staff at Mt Mann is well equipped to answer your questions. BETHEL OUTDOOR ADVENTURES & CAMPGROUND, (BOA) is “home base” for MME and a mineral sluice under our “Big Top” tent. Rock Hounds can process buckets of great mine material from some of the best sources in western Maine. The SLUICE is a great fun and an educational experience for the entire family. The pictures on our web site tell the story and we’re sure you won’t go home empty handed. To round out the total experience, BOA provides a beautiful campground for RV’s and tenters, has kayak, canoe, drift boat and bicycle rentals, and they provide fishing adventures and guide services as well. Your visit with us is sure to provide adventure and it’s a natural compliment to the many outdoor activities available here. Learn something new and go home with some of natures beautiful treasures! For more information on features and tour reservations please call B.O.A. at (207) 824.4224 (800.533.3607) or Mt Mann at (207) 824.3030. continued on next page >> photos courtesy The Bethel Citizen (opposite page) and Poland Mining Camps (above) www.activitymaine.com

Bethel Outdoor Adventure & Campground Tenting & RV Sites • Rentals & Sales • Laundromat Guided Trips • Canoe & Kayak • Tubing • Bicycles Fishing & Licenses • Mineralogy Sluice • Bumpus Mine Tours

121 Mayville Road, U.S. Route 2, Bethel, ME 04217 800-533-3607 • 207-824-4224 www.BethelOutdoorAdventure.com

COLLECT MINERALS IN MAINE We We have have access access to to private private and and closed closed locations locations like: like: Mount Mount Mica, Mica, Mount Mount Apatite, Apatite, Emmons Emmons and and more! more! Poland Mining Camps Dudy & Mary Groves P.O. Box 26 Poland, Maine 04274

(207) 998-2350

A UNIQUE AND COMPLETE VACATION OPPORTUNITY

visit our website: www.polandminingcamps.com

At Poland Mining Camps ... Opening May 21! Oma’s

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MMGS &

Maine Mineralogical

Geological Society

Maine’s Largest Mineral Club

Home of the Annual Portland Rock Show USM, Portland | April 17&18, 2010 Summer field trips to mineral collection locations Youth Program with monthly winter meetings featuring guest speakers, specimen auctions, mineral identification and much more! Fun for all ages!

www.mainemineralclub.org | 207-571-4522

Maine Mineral Adventures Learn about the local geology, mining history, and how to identify minerals. Screen a bucket of mine run: material containing different gemstones and mineral specimens from local mines. Take field trips to famous local gem mines in the area and dig on their dumps. Visit mines like Mt. Mica, the Harvard Quarry, Orchard Pit and many others! Learn about the science of mining and see active mines. Prospecting trips are available to learn what to look for in the field. WMMA will provide an avenue for hobbyists and professionals as well as schools, clubs and organizations to dig for their own gem minerals, learn about lapidary, geology, minerals and the mining history here in Western Maine. Ask about our 3-day Dig & Lodging packages with meals.

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A one of a kind shop offering a variety of Maine specimens, fossils, chakra stones and custom-design jewelry.

901 U.S. Route 1, Saco, Maine 04072 207-571-4522 www.jerrysgems.com E-mail: jerrysgems@maine.rr.com

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Gather with friends around a beautiful fireplace featuring minerals from Oxford County's 300 mines. We offer tours for rockhounding and wildlife viewing. Join us for an evening of dining or an afternoon of family fun.

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Bethel ~ Maine’s Most Beautiful Mountain Village

Vacation this summer in a relaxed, unrushed paradise. So much to do...or do nothing at all For vacation information call 800-442-5826 or visit www.bethelmaine.com

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area events june

18–20 Trek Across Maine Enjoy a 3-day, 180-mile bicycle tour across the beautiful state of Maine from the mountains of Sunday River to Belfast, “The Heart of Coastal Maine!” The Trek is a ride, not a race! Beneﬁting the American Lung Association.

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10–11 49th Annual Western Maine Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show This event is sponsored by the Oxford County Mineral and Gem Association. 17–18 Annual Mollyockett Days Two-day festival that is a fun family annual community festival held on the Bethel Common on Broad Street. Four Seasons of Fun is the theme for 2010.

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18 13th Annual Harvest Fest & “Chowdah” Cookoﬀ Mouth watering chowders & apple pies, chainsaw carving, local music, horse-drawn wagon rides, ﬂy-tying and casting, historical barn tours, apple picking, and arts & crafts, family festival!

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WHITEWATER

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Visitors can experience whitewater rafting in Maine on their own termsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;whether it is a wilderness trip camping under the stars and cooking over the campfire or staying in a comfortable guest room with private bath and restaurant down the hall. Vacationers can tackle Class IV and V rapids paddling all the way or enjoy the scenery while an experienced guide does the rowing. Milder Class II and III white water river trips are great for kids and seniors. Along with whitewater rafting, outfitters provide a variety of adventure trips including whitewater, lake and inflatable kayak trips, canoeing, rock climbing, guided hikes, moose, bird and wildlife watching, voyageur (12-person) canoe trips, ATV tours, overnight wilderness camping trips, ropes courses, paintball, hunting, fishing, sky-diving and snowmobiling in winter.

Highwater Release Dates Kennebec Sat., June 19; Mon., July 5; Sat. Sept. 11 & 25 Dead River May 8, 15, 22 & 30; June 5 & 12; Aug. 15; Sept. 5 & 18; Oct. 2 PENOBSCOT RIVER 14 miles

DEAD RIVER 16 Miles

KENNEBEC RIVER 10 miles

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Penobscot River The first 2 miles descend from McKay Station through Ripogenus Gorge. Class III-V Rapids. Dead River The Dead river offers the longest stretch of continuous whitewater in the East. Class IV and V whitewater ending at The Forks. Kennebec River The 12 mile Kennebec trip flows through the Kennebec Gorge, ending at The Forks. Class II-V Rapids.

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Take in spectacular views of the Western Maine mountains from Sunday River. Our Chondola allows you to ride up on an open chair or inside a gondola cabin to the mountaintop Peak Lodge where you can enjoy the views, have lunch or take a hike before riding back down.

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belgrade Where memories last a lifetime ... spectacular lakes, woodlands and wildlife. Famed for the heartwarming story “On Golden Pond,” the mailboat still delivers to dockside cottages. Families, avid boaters, water sport enthusiasts and ﬁshermen enjoy the pristine sapphire waters. In the warm season, water sports, ﬁshing and boating abound. Nearby, Fort Western Museum is the oldest wooden fort still standing in the United States. Three additional museums display visual arts and present powerful exhibits.

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Some of the top players from across the country come Disc golf became a formalized sport in the 1970s. One to play Dragon Disc Golfâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s courses in the annual Dragon of the first ten official disc golf courses in the world was Disc Golf Championships held in early June. Sanctioned built in Maine in 1975. As with the sport in general, Maine by the Professional Disc Golf Association, the DDGC has began to see exponential growth in disc golf in the late historically been one of the biggest and 1990s with the opening of first disc golf most popular tournaments in Maine and only facility in the state, Enman Field in On e of the fastest New England for many years. Brunswick, in 1996. In the nearly fifteen Other courses in Maine that have years since, over twenty-five courses have growing sports in the earned some renown amongst disc golf opened across the state. world, and Maine is enthusiasts in Maine and New England Dragon Disc Golf has had a significant at the cutting edge include Bennett Farm in Gorham, CR hand in that growth. In addition to Enman Farm in Gardiner, Quaker Hill and Field, Dragon Disc Golf opened Dragan of the sport. Skyriders in Fairfield, Ackersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Acres in Field in Auburn in 2000 and Pleasant Hill Bowdoinham and Burnsboro Disc Golf in Scarborough in 2007. Amongst the three in Vassalboro. Each disc golf course facilities, one can find all the great variety in Maine offers a great combination of unique playing of course design to be found in disc golf. From the winding experience, picturesque Maine landscapes, and fun wooded trails at Enman Field to the open field grass fairways exercise for very affordable prices. at Pleasant Hill to the variety of elevation at Dragan Field, Disc golf is one of the fastest growing sports in the players of all age, skill and ability can have fun and be world, and Maine is at the cutting edge of the sport. challenged at the same time. 36

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be there ... June 5-6 Dragon Disc Golf Championships* Auburn, Brunswick, Scarborough June 13 Maine Players Tour tournament*** June 19 Band Camp: Live music ‘til midnight!!*** June 26 Aaron Farmer Memorial tournament*** June 26 Iron Man, Brunswick* Silver Shoot-Out, Scarborough* July 3 M&B Doubles Challenge, Scarborough* July 4 July 17 15th Bob Burns Memorial - KDGA** July 25 Greenhorn Beginners Tournament* Auburn Stoney’s Memorial, Brunswick* Aug. 8 Aug. 14 Greenhorn Doubles Tournament* Auburn Aug. 28 KDGA points - MEFA** Doubles Championship - KDGA** Oct. 2 *Dragon Disc Golf event **Burnsboro Disc Golf event ***Acker’s Acres event

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MY CREED by Margaret Chase Smith “My creed is that public service must be more than doing a job efﬁciently and honestly. It must be a complete dedication to the people and to the nation with full recognition that every human being is entitled to courtesy and consideration, that constructive criticism is not only to be expected, but sought; that smears are not only to be expected, but fought; that honor is to be earned, but not bought.”

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The midcoast region extends from Brunswick to Searsport on the north and includes eastern Cumberland, all of Sagadahoc, Lincoln and Knox counties as well as a major section of Waldo County. The rich seafaring heritage of the entire region is very much alive and well and seen in its many bustling harbors and traditional fishing villages. History and cultural activities abound here. Historic forts at Popham, Edgecomb, William Henry and the Colonial Pemaquid Restoration as well as the Pownal and Knox forts and the Civil War Museum that honors Maine Civil War hero Joshua Chamberlain in Brunswick are a must see for history buffs. For those with an interest in maritime traditions, the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath, the Penobscot Marine Museum in Searsport and the Fishing Museum at Pemaquid Point Light provide wonderful opportunities to discover our seafaring past. Cultural activities in the form of concerts, performing arts and fine art galleries and studios are found throughout the region. You will also have a wide variety of fine restaurants to choose from as well as accommodations that range from large resorts, cozy inns, B&Bs and great campgrounds. Boat cruises and deep sea fishing opportunities abound. If you enjoy antiquing, checking out flea markets and boutiques, the mid-coast has it for you. The midcoast region is truly the jewel of Maine’s Coast with something for everyone to enjoy. www.activitymaine.com

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central & midcoast brunswick Welcome to the Brunswick Area: Bowdoin College, Maine State Music Theatre, Joshua Chamberlain Museum and much more ... The midcoast region extends from Brunswick to Searsport on the north. On Route 1 you enter Brunswick—an industrial and cultural center that initiates the vacationer into a comfortable mix of past and present that makes Maine’s midcoast region so special. The rich seafaring heritage of the entire area is still very much alive and seen in its many bustling harbors. Shipbuilders, fishermen and pleasure boaters alike share in the unceasing ebb and flow of the area. Perched between the confluence of two giant rivers on one side and the shores of Casco Bay on the other, Brunswick, founded in 1794, has been a community of cultural vigor and diversity for more than 200 years. Its broad Main Street, treeshaded Village Green and Malls as well as classic New England architecture, combine to create a splendid New England ambience. Brunswick, located a little more than 20 miles north of Portland, offers unlimited opportunities to enjoy cultural events, museums and many 1st class restaurants, presenting a variety of delectable cuisines ... a culinary treat for every palate awaits you!

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EIGHT MILES NORTH OF L.L.BEAN and FREEPORT OUTLETS

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(207) 725-8761 • (877) 725-8761 Efficiency Units & Family Rooms • Off-Season Rates • Outdoor Pool Cable TV • High-Speed Internet • Air-Conditioned • Touch-Tone Phones Complimentary Continental Breakfast • Alarm Clock Radio Microwave • Fridge • Hairdryer • Irons and Ironing Boards Near Bowdoin College, Freeport and L.L. Bean

133 Pleasant Street (Route 1) • Brunswick, ME 04011 www.knightsinnbrunswick.com

The offerings of this community are ... a summer music theatre, a year-round dramatic theatre, one of the finest small art museums in the northeast, two excellent libraries and regular summer concerts by a premier string quartet. Brunswick, while enjoying the charm of a college town, has the scale, pace and location to offer visitors everything they expect from a Maine coastal community ... and is truly the gateway to midcoast Maine! photo by Michael Leonard

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Bohemian Coffee House FRESH, LOCALLY ROASTED COFFEE OUR OWN GELATO PASTRIES, ESPRESSO DRINKS VOTED MIDCOAST MAINE’S BEST GOURMET COFFEE HOUSE FREE WIRELESS INTERNET 4 Railroad Ave. (by Hannaford) (207) 725-9095 Monday–Saturday 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

Every spring, the residents of Brunswick eagerly await the opening of Fat Boy Drive-In and every fall they mourn when it closes. Every summer since 1955 Fat Boy has been haunting the grounds for Maine ﬁshermen, Naval aviators, Bowdoin College students and thousands of coastal vacationers. Fat Boy is world famous (it really is!) for its Canadian BLT’s, Maine Lobster Rolls, and 20oz. Thick Western Frappes. Then, of course, there are our Whoper Burgers. Don’t be herded around like cattle in a fast food restaurant, sit back and enjoy a quality meal in the comfort of your very own car. When you need service, simply turn on your headlights and one of our friendly waitresses will be happy to serve you.

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New Meadows Marina

450 Bath Road, Brunswick, ME 04011 Sales & Parts: (207) 443-6277 • Service: (207) 443-4254 Spring/Summer Hours: Mon.–Sat. 8–5, Sun. 8–12

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your first stop for fun stuff! Playmobil • Klutz • Gund wooden trains, puzzles, games and lots more! WWW.REDDRAGONTOYS.COM

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• Outstanding Museum of Art • Arctic Museum • Library

• Campus Tours • Information at the Moulton Union www.activitymaine.com

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Farther north along Coastal Route One is the historic shipbuilding city of Bath, fondly known as the “City of Ships”. From its heyday as a shipbuilding center during the age of sail to the modern day Navy vessels built with pride at the Bath Iron Works, Bath has earned this title. The soul of Bath is in its shipbuilding heritage, past and present, and the city thrives on the balance of industry with arts and cultural life, clearly visible in the distinctive red and white crane of the Bath Iron Works overlooking the restored Victorian buildings of the downtown district. This balance is one of the reasons downtown’s Front Street was recognized as one of the nation’s top ten downtown stretches, earning a prestigious designation from the American Planning Association as one of

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2009 “Great Streets”. Strolling under the trailing ﬂower baskets and shade trees on Bath’s Front and Centre Streets, you’ll see signs everywhere of the bustling mid- to late-19th century shipping port Bath once was ... from the stately Customs House to the “archway” that now connects Front Street to municipal parking, where sailors once rolled barrels from the warehouses to the docks. The wide brick sidewalks and pedestrian friendly one-way streets are a great place for exploring the downtown’s lively mix of shops, galleries and restaurants. With the local pharmacy, grocery, and pubs lined up shoulder to shoulder with upscale bistros, boutiques, antique stores and vintage clothing shops, Bath provides a shopping and dining experience that is a little bit funky, a little bit classic and very cool. The National Trust cited Bath as “an old seafaring town that has reinvented itself as one of the best small cities in America”. Lodging in one of Bath’s gracious inns is the perfect base for those seeking to experience life along the Kennebec at the pace of yesteryear. Bath’s tree-lined streets form an outdoor gallery of humble and grand examples of classic American architecture. The City of Bath website and Sagadahoc Preservation Inc. oﬀer continued on next page >>

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“Life’s transitions made simple”

The Chocolate Church Performing Arts Center and Gallery 804 Washington Street Bath, Maine 207-442-8455

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audio or printed tours of these historic homes. Bath is also home to the popular Chocolate Church Arts Center where nationally and internationally recognized musicians play throughout the year on the main-stage, and the gallery exhibits some of mid-coast Maine’s finest artists. The Maine Maritime Museum on the grounds of the historic Percy and Small Shipyard also has fine examples of maritime art, along with regularly changing exhibits on ships and shipbuilding, and interactive installations for children. The Maine Maritime Museum also offers boat tours of the Kennebec River lighthouses and trolley tours of the Bath Iron Works shipyard. Just a few miles downriver from Bath are Reid State Park and Popham Beach, two of the most beautiful beaches in Maine with glorious stretches of sand and rugged rocky outcroppings. Just past Popham Beach, explore historic Fort Popham guarding the mouth of the Kennebec River. In addition there is sailing, kayaking, golfing, and fishing ... or just unwinding on the veranda after a long day of sampling Bath’s many pleasures! Events to look for include Sagadahoc Preservation’s annual Homes and Hidden Gardens Tour, golf tournaments at the Bath Country Club, the four-day Bath Heritage Days Festival including the 4th of July Parade, and Columbus Day weekend’s Autumnfest.

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FISH ON!

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Halcyon Yarn Maine’s Fiber Arts Destination

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Over a dozen guides available upon immediate request. Choose your custom guide from flyfishing, spin or bait. Half-day trips starting at $75! Ask about free fly casting lessons at the shop.

12 School St. Bath, Maine halcyonyarn.com 800•341•0282 since 1971

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HALCYON YARN CLASSES July 13 Intro to Needle Felting Try needle felting. You’ll learn basic information about both ﬂat and 3-dimensional felting.

“A Great Place in America”

July 24 Cobweb Felting Create a gossamer sheer, felt scarf while you experiment with different fibers to see how the type and amount of fiber interplay.

July 2-5

Complete schedule of events and information online at: BathHeritageDays.com

August 14 Dreaded Knitting Techniques YIKES!!! Dropped stitches, cutting into your knitting, twisted cables the wrong direction—you can’t fix these! Yes, you can! Master “fixes” for these problems. September 7–9 Natural Dyeing with Earthues Dyes Our three part series of Natural Dyeing with Earthues Dyes’ with Michele Wipplinger. Take one, two or all three. September 18 Introduction to Crochet Open your eyes to the world of crochet. It is fast, fun, and easy. In only a couple of hours you’ll learn the crucial information you need to make items such as simple baby blankets, afghans, scarves, and placemats. FIBER ARTS EVENTS June 5–6 The Maine Fiber Frolic The Fiber Frolic celebrates its 10th anniversary this year—a family-oriented celebration of fiber animals and the fiber arts—spinning, weaving, dyeing, felting and rug hooking. Windsor Fairgrounds, Windsor ME. 9am–4pm. www.activitymaine.com

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The Byrnes’ Family Welcomes you to the hearts of Historic Bath and Brunswick

Open May thru Mid-Oct. Open Fridays July & August

Where Ships and Shamrocks Meet!

OPEN DAILY 38 Centre Street Bath, ME 04530 207-443-6776

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Serving Dinner in the Heart of Historic Bath

Private Luncheons and Dinners • OFF-Site Catering Services! For Reservations & Information

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wiscasset Nothing compares to the unique and exciting experience of seeing the coast of Maine from the air. At Wiscasset airport you can do just that. Situated in the heart of the beautiful Midcoast area, you can take off from the airport and immediately be up and over the scenic coastline, soaring over Popham beach and picturesque Sequin Island Lighthouse. The views are breathtaking. Pilot and tour guide David Stapp loves what he does as he narrates the tours with interesting tidbits of Maine coast trivia. Ocean Point Aviation offers 4 unique tours. The Midcoast Tour includes Five Islands area and Boothbay. The Pemaquid Light Tour flies over that famous lighthouse and surrounding area. For the lighthouse enthusiast, The Maine Lighthouse tour takes in an amazing ten lighthouses. You can even tailor your own flight to see sites of specific interest to you personally such as family camps, homes, islands or something you’ve always wanted to see from the air. It’s continued on next page >> www.activitymaine.com

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central & midcoast wiscasset an experience you will never forget. Ocean Point Aviation also hosts aerial photography tours, birthday parties, special events, and ﬂy-ins. OPA will host their 3rd annual Midcoast Air and Land Fly-in and Family Festival on Saturday, October 3rd including a pancake breakfast, free plane rides for kids, and lots of trucks, emergency

vehicles and planes to see and climb on. Ocean Point Aviation began three years ago when, after twenty years of flying experience, the owner David Stapp bought a new Cessna 172. David started Ocean Point Aviation with one simple goal: making a dream of flight into a reality for other people just like himself. With that in mind, he and his wife, Kerrith, have developed a full service aviation business providing flight instruction, scenic tours, charter services, and airport services for pilots and their planes. They offer gift certificates for all special occasions, including birthdays, anniversaries, and weddings. For more information on any of our services, or to book your special scenic tour call 207-380-1884 and the Stapps will be glad to help you have the best Maine experience you can have.

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georgetown celebration of the arts

he concentration of artistic talent in Georgetown is impressive and 2010 is an ON year for the now bi-annual Celebration of the Arts, a heady blend to delight all your senses. Visual arts are represented in many forms including painting, photography, sculpture, and printmaking. This perfect Maine coast venue is to be savored with live local musicians inviting you to hum along. Enjoy the warm feel of finely crafted items such as wooden bowls, intricate baskets, handcrafted fiber arts, and beaded jewelry. Catch a whiff of scented soaps and wreaths made with local vegetation. And help yourself to a free homemade brownie or cookie with a cup of punch. Sigh. continued on next page >>

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central & midcoast georgetown Charles Goodhue was a well-known local artist in many mediums. He is especially remembered for his development of the vitreous ﬂux technique—come ﬁnd out just what that means on July 25. Examples of his work will be featured in a special display to celebrate his contribution to the body of many works inspired by Georgetown for world-renowned artists such as Marguerite and William Zorach, Marsden Hartley, Dahlov Ipcar, Clarence White, F. Holland Day, and Gaston Lachaise. The Youth Pavilion will provide an opportunity for young artists to create and display their work. Each is invited to bring an item previously done to share and/or to create a new one right on the spot with materials provided. This will be a delightful experience for everyone in the family. Recipe for a Perfect Maine Summer Day: Combine a trip to the Celebration of the Arts with a visit to the beaches at Reid State Park. PLUS: Your choice of local dining options including great take-out for the beach from the Georgetown Country Store, or picnic tables at the Five Islands Wharf lobster shack for lunch or dinner (menu extends beyond lobster), or compose-it-yourself from the gourmet delights and fresh local produce at the Five Islands Farm—not to mention indoor dining at the Osprey Restaurant or the famous Robinhood

Free Meetinghouse—all easily found by way of Route 127 South (just after the Route 1 Carlton Bridge over the Kennebec River at Bath). Truly memorable. Note: Light/moderate rain will not cancel this event but heavy rain will. For more information contact the sponsoring organization, The Georgetown Historical Society, at 371-9200 or log onto www.georgetownhistoricalsociety.org.

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148 Main St, One block north of LL Bean, Freeport 207.865.0060 Rt 127, Georgetown 866.936.7687 www.georgetownpottery.com

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GEORGETOWN CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS JULY 25, 2010 • Noon–4 pm The Mooring Bed & Breakfast 132 Seguinland Road Georgetown, Maine 04548 (oﬀ Route 127 South, just before Reid State Park)

Specializing in Fine Dining And Perfect Weddings

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Critically acclaimed five-star in-house sit-down service for 90

Fine Food & Garden Market

Maine Cheese Local Produce Gourmet Food Maine Meats

Fine Wine Craft Beer Garden Accents Books & Gifts

1375 Five Islands Road, Georgetown ME PH. (207) 371-9383

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On- and off-premise catering Located in Beautiful Georgetown with accommodations nearby Serving Dinner 5:30–9pm

207-371-2188

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Kelly’s Kitchen • Homemade recipes: everything from burgers to lobster bakes • Specials Everyday • Pet and Family Friendly (large picnic area with toys for kids) • Daily seafood FRESH oﬀ the boat HANDPICKED and sold on-site

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Welcome to

BOOTHBAY HARBOR The Soul of the Coast

If vacations are to be remembered and savored as some of life’s most precious moments, your Boothbay Harbor Region experience will provide glorious and indelible recollections.

Calendar of Events - 2010 Lobster Boat Races June 19

A Day Out with ThomasTM August 6, 7 and 8 and 13, 14 and 15

48th Annual Windjammer Days June 22 & 23

Shipyard Cup August 27, 28 & 29

Boothbay in Bloom Fashion Show July 14

Restaurant Week September 18 – 24

Antique Auto Days July 17 &18

Fall Foliage Festival October 9 & 10

Jazz Weekend July 16, 17 & 18

Early Bird Sale & Pajama Party November 20

Boat Builders Festival August 1

Festival of Trees December 3, 4 & 5

Maine Fairy House Festival August 6, 7 & 8

Harbor Lights Festival December 4

All information subject to change. Visit www.boothbayharbor.com for the most up-to-date list of events. Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce • P.O. Box 356, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 207-633-2353 • seamaine@boothbayharbor.com • www.boothbayharbor.com 50

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Four buildings with 6 Luxury Suites, 90 elegant rooms, many with private balconies and water views.

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866-711-8421

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Jordon’s Celebrate 10 Years Congratulations to Carl and Donna Jordon on your 10th anniversary season as hosts of the White Anchor Inn and as proprietors of the Tackle Shop. Located just miles from downtown Boothbay Harbor on Route 27, Wiscasset Road in Boothbay. You have provided your guests with friendly hospitality and recreational activities that has marked your inn as a very special destination in the heart of the midcoast. Being open year-round with reasonable rates and being pet-friendly are but a few of the reasons guests wish to return to the warm atmosphere you provided. We wish you continued success. 52

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207-633-3788 • Route 27 • Boothbay, Maine 04537

www.catchmaine.com e-mail: stay@whiteanchorinnboothbay.com web: whiteanchorinnboothbay.com www.activitymaine.com

central & midcoast boothbay harbor Coastal Maine Botanical Garden Now’s the Time to Visit! by Barbara Freeman Have you heard? Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay is one of Maine’s ﬁnest and mostpopular attractions, and with good reason. But there’s more: On July 8 the Gardens will open a new children’s garden that will delight visitors of all ages. Dragons and spouting whales of stone, a life-size bronze bear cub, lobster-pot buoys to haul, a boat in a tree, lakes and islands, a labyrinth, a farmstead with a Book Barn for storytelling and reading, animals, a greenhouse, a tree house, and a Wawanaki village. These and other features of the two-acre Bibby and Harold Alfond Children’s Garden are inspired by beloved children’s books by Maine authors. The children’s garden is the newest, but by no means the only, reason to visit. On the Gardens’ 250 shorefront acres, visitors ﬁnd a dozen spectacular ornamental gardens, incomparable stonework and sculpture, waterfalls, and miles of waterfront and woodland trails. At the Gardens, there’s something for all ages, in all seasons. To learn more, visit www.MaineGardens.org, or call 633-4333. (207) 6930_CMBG_RAGad.qx 3/8/10 3:51 PM Page 1

FISHERMAN’S WHARF INN Comfortable, Coastal Relaxation and Dining at the “Hub of the Harbor”

Boothbay Harbor Fisherman’s Wharf is located over the water in the center of the village of Boothbay Harbor, close to all the Harbor’s shops, boats and activities. Come dine in comfort over the water in our panoramic dining

Discover Exceptional Gardens on the Maine Coast

room, deck or lounge with daily specials to enhance our magnificent views. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We are open from late May through late October. Elevator Accessibility. Stunningly beautiful ornamental gardens. Children’s Garden opening July 8.

Barters Island Road Boothbay ME 04537 (207) 633-4333

Open 9–5 daily, year-round. Shop and café open seasonally. Admission fees; members free.

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Waterfront & forest trails on 250 acres. Superb café & shop. Fine art exhibits. Events & programs for all ages.

22 Commercial Street - Pier 6 Boothbay Harbor, Maine 04538 207-633-5090 • Outside Maine: 1-800-628-6872 Fax: 207-633-5092 www.fishermanswharfinn.com e-mail: fishermanswharfinn@myfairpoint.net Summer 2010 | Regional Activities Guide of Maine

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225 Town Line Road Nobleboro, ME 04055 Tel. 832-7055 www.townlinecamping.com • 55 spacious site • Docks • Floats • Swimming Area • Fireplaces • Lake Fishing • Modern Bathrooms • Laundry • Rec Room • HOT Showers • Athletic Field • Electronic Games • Well-Stocked Camp Store

7 full rooms

There’s a warm welcome waiting for you ... A truly quaint and beautiful Maine village, Damariscotta is the gateway to the Pemaquid/Bristol peninsula. The area is rich in history; the town’s first recorded deed is dated 1625. In the spring, alewives gather to spawn at the Damariscotta waterfalls. Damariscotta serves as the shopping and financial center for surrounding communities, and is the site of many fine homes. It’s attractive Main Street boasts numerous stores, shops and restaurants. The Chapman-Hall House, built in 1754, features an herb garden and rose bushes dating back to the 18th century. Along the edge of the Damariscotta River are some three acres of oyster shells, left in great mounds by Indians during the countless ancient summers. Artifacts have been found among the shells to substantiate the theory that this was a popular spot for many different Maine Indian tribes through the centuries. Some of the shell heaps run as deep as 30 feet. Wildlife abounds along the shore of the Damariscotta River and overhead, majestic pines and oaks border the high and rocky bluffs. Salt marshes change their colors with tide and season. The landscape has changed over the years, but there are many places to experience the quiet, natural beauty of this great river. Archeological finds and ancient shell heaps (middens) testify that Native Americans camped, fished and hunted here at least 5,000 years ago. From the sparkling ocean bays, to the pristine lakes and tidal rivers; the natural landscape in the Damariscotta Region offers unrivaled opportunities for all.

recipe Homemade Blueberry Jam • 2 1/2 cups fresh or dry-pack frozen blueberries • 3 cups sugar • 1/3 cup orange juice • 1 tablespoon lemon juice • 1/2 bottle (3 oz.) fruit pectin

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Wash blueberries. Measure 2 1/2 cups into an enamel or stainless steel pan. Crush blueberries in pan. Add sugar and fruit juices. Mix well. Bring to a full rolling boil and boil hard for one minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in pectin. Seal in hot sterilized jars. Refrigerate. Storage: 2 months. Yield: 3 cups or 4 (6 oz.) jars. www.activitymaine.com

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Bristol/Pemaquid is made up of 8 villages: New Harbor, Round Pond, Pemaquid Beach, Chamberlain, Bristol Mills, Pemaquid Point, Pemaquid Falls and Pemaquid Harbor. The historic sites of the area include: Pemaquid Point Lighthouse (1872), a National Historical Landmark; Fort William Henry (1689); the Old Rock Schoolhouse (1835); the Harrington Meeting House (1773); and the Pemaquid Restoration Museum, among others. Visit our many gift shops featuring Maine Made Crafts and enjoy a seafood dinner in any of our local restaurants.

must visit Pemaquid Beach Park Pemaquid Beach Park, with its beautiful crescentshaped white sand beach, is open to the public for a nominal fee. Bathhouse, rest rooms, refreshment stand, picnic tables and plenty of free parking. For more information, call 207-677-2754

May & October by Reservation

SEA ACRES MOTEL www.seaacrescottages.com

Family Atmosphere

23 Bradley Hill Road, Pemaquid, Maine 04558

(207) 677-2693

Kitchenettes • Full Baths Color Cable TV • Pool Short walk to Coombs Cove MasterCard & Visa Open June–September Steve & Beverly Lord

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central & midcoast waldoboro • bremen • medomak Although more and more people travel to Maine throughout the years, Waldoboro continues to maintain a quiet and unhurried ambience even when coastal Route 1 is bumper to bumper traﬃc. Here in Waldoboro, in the Medomak River Valley, agriculture and the sea meet as the Medomak opens into Broad Bay and then the many-islanded and beautiful Muscongas Bay. To the mind’s eye, a good place to visit ... and live. Bremen, Maine, population 690, is located in the midcoast region, between Waldoboro and Damariscotta, on the eastern shore of the Pemaquid peninsula. The principal commercial activities of the town have traditionally been marine-related: ﬁshing, clamming and boatbuilding. But the scenic beauty increasingly appeals to artists, craftspeople and others who seek a quiet, unspoiled place of great natural beauty in which to live and work. Broad Cove Marina Services, a fully-operational marina, is located approximately 7 miles from Round Pond, Waldoboro and Damariscotta. Come visit with us and take in the scenic view from our enlarged deck as you enjoy fresh seafood cooked especially for you.

Broad Cove Marina Services A Full Service Marina

Medomak, Maine 04551 Located on the beautiful Medomak River, we offer lobsters, clams, and much more ... live or cooked. Come enjoy the scenic view on our enlarged deck! Private parties welcome!

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• bring your own beer or wine • 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Memorial Day to Columbus Day 9 a.m.–7 p.m. July 1st to Labor Day

207-529-5186

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central & midcoast union For Your Special Occasions

Serving the Inland MidCoast www.unionareachamber.org

www.winterwindflorist.com

2010 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS June 5 & 6 MidCoast Home Show at Point Lookout July 16 Chamber Concert & Pie Social on the Union Common July 17 Union Founders Day July 17 Sept. 4 Medomak Valley Land Trust’s Riverfest early Oct. Candidates Night in late Oct. Fall Conference Oct. 10 Waldoboro Business Association’s Business Showcase Dec. 5 Christmas in the Country

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Grower and Producer of Premium Maine Wines 174 Barrett Hill Rd. Union, Maine www.SavageOakes.com (207) 785-2828 Open Daily, 11am ~ 5pm Mid-May through October

Continuing a family farming tradition since 1790

On the Fairgrounds, Union, ME www.matthewsmuseum.org July & August, Wed. – Sat., Noon – 4PM (June & Sept. by appointment) Half off admission with this ad

Matthews Museum of Maine Heritage is located on the Union Fairgrounds in Union, Maine. Considered by many “Maine’s best kept secret” the museum houses over 8000 artifacts from the earliest colonial times to the twentieth century. Highlights

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of a visit to the museum include a complete one-room school house, the one of a kind 32 foot tall Moxie Bottles Stand built in 1905, a complete cooper (barrel making) shop and the recently restored, Collins Wingate, one-horse shay. Also on display is the country’s largest exhibit of Moxie collectibles honoring Union native and Civil War veteran, the inventor of Moxie, Dr. Augustin Thompson.

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central & midcoast union Landscape Design & Installation Specialist Complete Landscaping Services ... • Walkways • Patios • Stone Walls • Ponds • Waterfalls • Fountains • Design & Construction

• New Lawns • Plantings • Irrigation Systems • Lawn Maintenance • Mowing • Hydroseeding

29th Annual

August 13-15, 2010

Jobs Done Right & On Time ... At JRA Landscaping Service, our standard is perfection. We oﬀer free estimates and our work is guaranteed. We specialize in residential and commercial projects and we’re fully insured.

“Our Standard Is Perfection” 2236 Eastern Road • Warren, ME 04864

(207) 273-3171

at the fairgrounds

UNION,MAINE antiquefest@hotmail.com 207-221-3108

Sat 9-5 Sun 9-4, Adm. $8 Early Buying Fri 2-7 $25 ea www.MaineAntiqueFest.com

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Great Family Fun & Entertainment

Monday, Aug. 23

Monday Aug. 24 Easton Corbin

Chuck Wicks

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Dock Dog Competition (Sat. and Sun., Aug. 21 and 22) Demo Derby (Sat., Aug. 21) Queen Coronation (Sun., Aug. 22) Easton Corbin (Mon., Aug. 23) The Old Time Radio Gang (Tues., Aug. 24) Demo Derby (Tues., Aug. 24) Wednesday Aug. 26 The Flying Wallendas (Tues.–Sat., Aug.through 24-28) Kent Family Magic Circus (Tues.–Sat., Aug. Saturday 24-28) Aug. 29 Monday (Wed., Aug. 24 Fireworks Aug. 25) Don Campbell Band (Thurs., Aug. Chuck Wicks The 26) Flying Wallendas Lawn Mower Races (Fri., Aug. 27) � ��

Purchase Discounted Tickets in Advance at:

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Quarry House Antiques CHARLOTTE HOLLENBERG mrantqs@msn.com Furniture • Glass • China Closed Mondays

108 Common Road • P.O. Box 578 • Union, Maine 04862

union founders day Saturday, July 17, 2010 This date in 1774, the ﬁrst tree was cut to build the ﬁrst home in Union. All-day Family fun, pancake breakfast, chicken BBQ, live music, Silent Movie at Old Town House, Come Spring Bus Tours, 7-Tree Pond Wildlife Tours, St. George and the Dragon performances. For more information, call 207-785-2202. photo by Michael Leonard

rockland welcome to ...

lobster capital of the world

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Summer Solstice 5-9 pm Maine St. Rockland FMI: (207)593-6093

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North Atlantic Blues Festival Harbor Park, Rockland, FMI:(207)593-1189 6th Annual Windjammer Parade Rockland Breakwater 2-4 pm Friendship Sloop Days Harbor & Buoy Parks, Rockland 9th Annual Maine Lobster Ride & Roll Rockland District High School

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Maine Lobster Festival Harbor Park, Rockland FMI: www.mainelobsterfestival.com Maine Boats, Homes and Harbors Boat and Home Show Harbor and Buoy Parks, Rockland FMI: www.maineboats.com Union Fair & State of Maine Wild Blueberry Festival Union Fairgrounds, FMI: www.unionfair.org

Est. 1965 • Public welcome

Nine greens on the Camden/Rockport line offering distinctly different tees on front and back nines Cart & Club Rental • Golf Lessons Pro Shop • Practice Range

P.O. Box 1230 • 50 Park Street, Rockport, ME 04856 • 207-236-8488 ** Receive $5 off in June, July & August with this Coupon **

GENERAL & MARINE CONTRACTOR

Quality construction for commercial and residential customers Dredging • Wharves • Breakwaters Foundation Pilings • Pipe-lines Sewage Out-falls • Barge Crane & Crane Service

594-9565

67 Front Street fax: 594-9566 ROCKLAND ME 04841 web: www.prockmarinecompany.com

Best Seafood on the Coast! 441 Main Street, Rockland

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Homemade Seafood Chowder

Homemade Seafood Lasagna

Lobster, Shrimp, Clams, Haddock, Scallops & Crabmeat

Lobster, Shrimp, Fish, Crabmeat & Scallops served with side salad & garlic bread

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All You Can Eat Seafood

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Clams • Shrimp • Haddock • Scallops Homemade Fish Cakes • Fresh Crabmeat Rolls • Lobster Rolls Homemade Fish & Clam Chowder Lobster Dinner Featuring Select 4lb. Lobsters Chicken • Prime Rib • Alfredoes Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner ~ Air Conditioned

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Open 7 Days

• T-Shirts • Hats • Socks • Carhartt • Buoy Bells Rockland 464 Main St. 594-2660

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Damariscotta 36–40 Main St. 563-1815

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belfast Belfast features great shopping, entertainment, restaurants, accommodations and easy access from land or sea. Come explore this historic mid-coast town nestled on beautiful Penobscot Bay and the Passagassawakeag River. A truly lovely city with striking coastal views. The city is surrounded by fine motels, restaurants, shops, parks and galleries. Belfast has become a popular destination for boaters of all kinds. Sit by the harbor, relax and enjoy! Moorings in the magnificent harbor now number more than 200, with room for many more. The parks and shoreline make inviting places for picnics. Catch a movie or visit the music theatre, art fairs, hobby shows and special holiday events. Antique shops and art galleries are filled with one-of-a-kind items and interesting collectibles. In the Belfast area there is no shortage of fine restaurants. Their offerings present a variety of foods prepared with “down home” as well as “sophisticated” culinary skills to satisfy your taste buds ... Bon Appetite! Visit the many local and State parks in the Belfast area. Swim in the ocean at Bayside or in the warmer waters of Swan Lake or Lake St. George. Try the pool at the Belfast City Park. Tee-off at one of the area’s nine-hole golf courses. Or go horseback riding. Play tennis, even after dark on lighted courts at the

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Belfast City Park. Relax and enjoy all the sights at the Belfast Harborside. While in the Belfast area, be sure and visit our Historic Downtown Shopping section. You will ﬁnd merchants willing and ready to courteously serve you and make your shopping experience a pleasant one! Everywhere you go, you’ll ﬁnd intriguing echoes of the past. A century ago, visitors came to Belfast by overnight steamer from Boston. Today, on the waterfront, the old railroad terminal is home to the Belfast Maskers, who present entertaining plays throughout the year. The terminal is just down the hill from hundred-year-old brick storefronts that house quaint boutiques, friendly taverns and exceptional restaurants.

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searsport Discover Searsport—Maine’s Best Kept Secret ... Searsport and Stockton Springs are located where the mouth of the Penobscot River ﬂows into the beautiful Penobscot Bay. Centrally located between Camden and Bar Harbor, it is within easy reach of both Bangor and Augusta. It is here that Route 1 traverses the bay, aﬀording the visitor breathtaking views of the Maine coastline. Gracious old sea captain’s homes that have been converted to B&B’s give that elegant turn of the century charm and hospitality.

www.thegoodtable.net

The Purple Baboon

622 U.S. Route 1 Stockton Springs, ME 04981 207-567-3456 • 800-453-0754

• Gifts & Collectibles • Home Decor • Souvenirs • Cat’s Meow (local pcs) • Designer Jewelry • Soy Candles • Gourmet Foods • T-Shirts

207-338-6505 Belfast, ME www.purplebaboon.com www.activitymaine.com

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acadia & downeast This region includes the spectacular Acadia 151' National Park, one of the most visited national parks in America. Washington County where 4 -Masted the sun ﬁrst rises on continental United States Schooner Sailing From and Campobello Island, N.B. located across Bar Harbor the International Bridge from Lubec, Maine made famous for being the summer home of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and St. Stephen, N.B. across the Ste. Croix River from its sister U.S. city Calais, Maine. 4-Hour Fishing Trips Aboard the 50’ Tiger Shark! Bait and Tackle Provided! 3 TRIPS DAILY Sail along the islands of Frenchman Bay Acadia National Park includes more than • 10 a.m. • 2 p.m. • Sunset 40,000 acres, mostly on Mount Desert Island. Call for Ranger-narrated trip schedule 207-288-4585 • 207-546-2927 The remainder of the park is located at Schoodic Fishing Trips Point near Winter Harbor on the mainland and Daily Passenger Service Daily Passenger Service between Southwest between Bar Harbor several islands, including the Isle au Haut. The Harbor/Manset and the and Winter Harbor park oﬀers great trails for hiking, biking and Cranberry Isles Visit Schoodic Point - spectacular views! horseback riding. Fishing and kayaking are a Call 207-288-2984 Call 244-5882 • Boat Cell: 460-1981 few other activities one can enjoy in this natural www.downeastwindjammer.com • Call 207-546-2927 wonderland. For many, Washington County is thought of as Continental America’s last frontier. Here you can escape by County is large by New England standards. From Steuben in yourself and hike a salt- sprayed beach at West Quoddy Head the southwest to Danforth in the northeast the land area is State Park or forest trail in Moosehorn National Wildlife larger than the states of Delaware and Rhode Island combined. Refuge or at hundreds of other pristine areas throughout the The total population of 32,000 live in the County’s 44 towns Sunrise County and never meet another soul. Washington and two cities.

2-HOUR CRUISES

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FULL MENU - FAMILY DINING - OUTDOOR SEATING FULL BAR - CELEBRATING OUR 20TH YEAR 5 MILES EAST OF ELLSWORTH ON ROUTE 1, HANCOCK, MAINE

More than 20 years of Great Downeast Family Dining Ruth & Wimpy’s has become a family dining icon in downeast 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 year after year to enjoy a great meal. Thanks for making a downeast dining experience so special. 64

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ellsworth Gateway to Acadia/Mt. Desert and way downeast The city of Ellsworth is located at the crossroads of U.S. Route 1, making it the perfect destination for you to discover what makes Maine so special. From here you can tour Acadia National Park and all of Mt. Desert, set off on a day safari to explore Washington County and Campobello Island, N.B., or take a day trip to Bangor and the Maine Highlands. You are invited to stay and relax in the community’s fine accommodations and dine in some of the area’s finest restaurants that offer an array of culinary choices. Fine art galleries, small shops and several malls offer a variety of shopping opportunities.

Bus: (207) 667-2300 x104 Home & Fax: (207) 422-3024 Cell: Laurie (207) 266-1401 Cell: Mark (207) 266-6324 E-Mail: realljr@yahoo.com or markhross@yahoo.com

Laurie & Mark Ross Brokers

185 State Street • Ellsworth, ME 04605 www.realtyofmaine.com

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

Open M–F 9:30–5, Sat 10–3

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jonesport

jonesboro

• Pro Shop • Snack Bar • Riding Carts • Club Rentals • Nine Hole Course

Pierce-Kettering Gallery 344 Main Street Jonesport, Maine 04649 (207) 497-2874 wallscaper@yahoo.com

Brad Prout, Proprietor www.barrenview.com

207-434-6531 • F 207-434-7651

Located on Route One Jonesboro, Maine

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Paul T. Iossa Broker/Owner www.jonesport.com/iossarealestate iossare@mgemaine.com

Justin King Associate Broker (207) 263-6143 www.waterfrontdowneast.com

washington county Here on 1,000 miles of ruggedly beautiful and unspoiled Maine coast where the sun ﬁrst graces America’s shores is an area that awaits your discovery. In addition to its historic shipbuilding and ﬁshing heritage it is the blueberry capital of the world. You are invited to explore and enjoy all of way downeast.

Have a Safe and Happy Summer! Cherryfield Foods, Inc. 4 Park Street, P.O. Box 128 • Cherryfield, ME 04622

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Machias Motor Inn

Overlooking the River — 38 Units Open Year Round Efficiency Apartments Available • Air Conditioned Refrigerator, Microwave, Coffee Pot in every room Wireless Internet Access • Full Service Restaurant on premises Bus Tours Welcome Across the street from Sunrise Trail Flo’s Wreaths also ship trailer truckloads of their holiday products to major distributors throughout the East and Midwest. You can place your toll free order at:

800-321-7136 or on-line at: www.floswreaths.net

Making summer treats and holiday traditions special For more than a half a century the Hanscom’s have been harvesting wild blueberries from their barrens. In mid-August, both locals and visitors alike flock to the Hanscom Ridge Road, Marshfield, facility to treat themselves to a great downeast summer tradition. In addition to their summer blueberry treats, they pioneered the development of balsam fir holiday products in downeast Maine. Christmas trees, wreaths, garlands, centerpieces and other specialty holiday creations are among the natural Maine products that the Hanscoms have shipped to brighten the holiday seasons of thousands of families across America. Early November sees the beginning of the process of harvesting the finest tip ends of the balsam fir branches. The freezing nights in downeast Maine at this time of year are the perfect ingredient to slow down sap flow, allowing the needles to form a strong bond with the branches. Next comes the creative process. In the midst of the glorious fragrance of the newly cut balsam fir, creative artists at Flo’s Wreaths put their talents into the development of each holiday product. Their special storage methods assure that the fresh smell of the Maine woods lasts for months. During November and early December, they ship their creative holiday products daily to thousands of retail customers across the country. www.activitymaine.com

103 Main St., Machias, ME 04654 Tel. (207) 255-4861 • www.machiasmotorinn.com

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40 air-conditioned units cable color TV • high-speed internet Open All Year Sharon & Peter Stackpole, Managers 231 Dublin Street U.S. Route 1, Box 45, Machias, Maine 04654

207-255-3332 Toll-Free 1-866-636-2463

R E A L E S TAT E Machias Office – 10 Hadley Lake Road, Machias, ME 04654 (207) 255-9099 • (866) 636-2463 Calais Office – 317 Main Street, Calais, ME 04619 (207) 454-0544 • (866) 732-4732 Jason A. Smith, Broker/Owner • (207) 263-9187 Sandra Wood, Broker, ABR • (207) 263-8386 Frank Russo, Broker • (207) 263-6007 Tim Merritt, Associate Broker • (207) 504-6303 Desiree McDonald, Associate Broker • (207) 952-0924 Michael Evers-Jenkins, Sales Agent • (207) 745-1100 Kathleen Shannon, Sales Agent • (207) 650-8240 Email: INFO@POINTEASTRE.COM Website: WWW.POINTSEASTRE.COM Summer 2010 | Regional Activities Guide of Maine

Visit the coastal Machias Bay area Be the ﬁrst to see the sun rise and experience so much more! (207) 255-4402 www.machiaschamber.org 85 Main St., Suite 2 • Machias, ME 04654

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Tel. 207-255-4455 berryvines@myfairpoint.net www.berryvines.com

Where On Earth Do You Fit In? Our Environmental Liberal Arts curriculum may be just right.

89 Main St., Machias, ME 04654

Environmental Liberal Arts

That’s what we’re really all about at UMaine-Machias. An affordable liberal arts college, a community of individuals committed to the environment, an unspoiled Maine coast location. We may not be right for everyone, but we may be the right fit for you. TOLL FREE

1-888-468-6866

www.umm.maine.edu

116 O’Brien Avenue, Machias, ME 04654

Fine Jewelry & Gifts

COFFIN’S U.S. Route 1, Machias, Maine 04654 Tel. (207) 255-8387 (207) 255-8423

(Almost Home)

Maine Tourmaline Excellent Seleion of Diamonds (207) 255-8316

185 Dublin Street • Route 1 • Machias, Maine 04654 68

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Family Restaurant Serving Steaks, Seafood & Homemade Pies with Fast, Friendly Service 111 Main Street Machias, ME 04654

David & Julie Barker Rianne Ackley, Mgr. www.helenspies.com

Congratulations on 60 years as a Downeast icon. From your start as Helen’s Ice Cream Take Out in 1950, you have become a landmark as a must-stop for dining when in Machias. We wish you many more years of success. www.activitymaine.com

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machias SAWBUCK CUSTOM WOODWORKS Custom Cabinetry and Projects to Suit Tel. (207) 271-1275 Rt. 192, Machias, ME 04654 $99 Install$99.00 Fee | Residential Rate:Fee $35.99/month Install Residential Rate - $35.99/month Business High-Capacity Broadband Internet Service Business High-Capacity Broadband Internet Service

Choice Speeds – Up to 5 Symmetrical Mb Symmetrical • Choice ofof Speeds - Up to 5Mb Easy Economic Expandability Redundant Internet Connectivity – Up to 50 Mb Dedicated Circuit • Easy, Economic Expandability • Redundant Internet Connectivity - Up to 50Mb Dedicated Circuit ALSO OFFERING:

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All Natural & Organic Groceries & Produce Supplements Quality Wine, Beer & Chocolates Gluten-Free Products Bulk Herbs & Spices Quality Organic Pet Food Maine Made Products

HOLM INSPECTIONS, LLC ASHI INSPECTION 11 School St., Machias, ME 04654 207-255-0770 ph/fax www.HOLMinspections.com Professional Home Inspection for Your Investment Peace of Mind

15 Main Street, Machias, ME 04654 • 207-255-4649 • Tues–Fri 10am–4pm Your Local Health Food Store & Cafe

Cafe Fare

Gourmet Pizza • Sushi Stop in and try something new! Wraps, Sandwiches & Soup 4 Colonial Way Salads & Ethnic Food Downtown Machias 207-255-8855 Gluten-Free Snacks and other Baked Goods Summer Hours Mon.–Sat. 9–6, Sun. 10–2

www.bagsoragsthrift.com

Kandee’s Bakery by the Bay Fresh Bread, Pastries & Lunch 300 E. Main Street, Machias, ME 207.263.5015

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U.S. Route 1, Machias, Maine 04654

For an award-winning dining experience and exceptional Tel. (207) 255-8387 accommodations, call for reservations: 207-255-4134 www.riversideinn-maine.com U.S. Route 1, PO Box 373, East Machias, ME 04630

JOSEPH ROBBINS ANITA JOHNSON AMELIA VERBURGT ERIN HENNESSEY JEANNE WHITNEY

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255-8544 - sunlist@midmaine.com 255-3898 - anitaj@midmaine.com 259-3985 - verburgt1137@roadrunner.com 255-4351 -nerinlynnhennessey@yahoo.com 434-2162 - boglake@hotmail.com

Award-winning gourmet restaurant Riverside Inn Restaurant of East Machias, Maine, is a downeast prize to savor. The International Travel Group, Legion d’Honneur du Voyage, selected the Riverside Inn of East Machias, Maine, for its prestigious award of Best Gourmet Restaurant in Maine. Here you will ﬁnd entrées prepared and presented to perfection. Summer 2010 | Regional Activities Guide of Maine

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T O Y B O X 97 Main Street • Machias, ME 04654

(207) 255-6116

machias wild blueberry festival Downtown Machias • August 20–22, 2010 For more information, contact the Chamber at 207-255-4402.

The Blue Lobster Gallery Seascape artist

Jane Diggins Harnedy

celebrates 30 years of painting the Maine coast High Surf

The Day in the Life of a Blue Lobster

Oil, 26x30

Oil, 20x24

2 Pettegrow Point Road Machiasport, ME 04655 Tel. 207-255-5813 jharnedy@maineline.net

Acadia Surf

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.

Mixed Media, 4x6

Open by chance or appointment

Capturing the Spirit of the Sea around her has been the focus of artist Jane Diggins Harnedy’s work for the past three decades. The summer of 2010 marks the 30th anniversary of her studio and Blue Lobster Gallery. Just oﬀ the beaten path in the

picturesque village of Bucks Harbor, Machiasport you will ﬁnd Jane’s Blue lobster Gallery located in a completely refurbished 1890 barn overlooking the harbor. No trip down east is complete without a visit to this exciting gallery.

whiting FRESH BAKED BREAD DAILY MADE-TO-ORDER SANDWICHES PIZZA • CHICKEN • BURGERS ICE COLD BEER & SODA AGENCY LIQUOR STORE Open 7 Days 6AM–8PM ROUTE 1 70

733-4432

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THE PUFFIN PINES COUNTRY GIFT STORE

Minnetonka Moccasins! Novelty Socks - Books - Jewelry - Artwork - Knick-Knacks Great Kid’s Corner - Roy Toys - Greeting Cards - Post Cards ... and so much more! VISA - MC - Discover Year-Round 50% Off Table! TOURIST INFORMATION

Mon. thru Sat. 10AM to 5PM 240 U.S. Route 1, Whiting, ME 04691 (207) 733-9762 www.puffinpines.com

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Oceanfront Lifestyle Enjoy Lodging in our Apartments & Suites

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�� 207-733-4400 www.wharfrentals.com www.TheInnAtTheWharf.com

The Wharf The last full-time, working sardine factory that had been housed in an historic 100-year-old building with a large wharf on Johnson Bay in Lubec, Maine was not on the Traﬀord’s list of purchases. They had recently sold their Florida business and wanted a new life adventure as they planned for their early retirement and after a carefree trip to downeast Maine, decided that Lubec was the spot they would retire and make their new life. They saw great potential in the vacant sardine factory and after much thought and counsel purchased the facility. Their goal was to return the facility with its wharf to a working waterfront business. Summer 2009 launched the fruition of this goal. An oceanfront lifestyle and lodging at The Wharf’s beautifully furnished apartments and suites are now available. The suites share a larger unit with kitchen, dining areas, sitting areas and laundry. Each suit has a private bath and cozy living rooms with wonderful ocean views. The apartments have two bedrooms and baths as well as a living room, dining room and den with a balcony overlooking the ocean.

Monica’s Chocolates New Home is a Must-Visit Award winning Monica’s Chocolates has moved to its large new home at 100 County Road, (Route 189) Lubec to better serve both its local customers and visitors to our down east region. Our spacious rooms will provide opportunity to browse and to enjoy our beautifully landscaped facility. Ample parking is available. Come and meet us at our new home and enjoy a Peruvian coﬀee, hot chocolate or tea. Homemade Sandwiches • Salads • Pizza • Meats Deli • Beer • Ice • Lottery • Gas & Diesel Only PIZZA In Town Open Late Hrs. M-F 5:30am-10pm • Sat & Sun 7-10 94 Main Street, Lubec, Maine 04652 (207) 733-2422 Last stop before Campobello Island, N.B., Canada

eastport EASTPORT CHOWDER HOUSE

Specializing in Seafood Serving Lunch & Dinner Full Lounge

www.ucboldcoastrealty.com email: debbie@boldcoast.com

Open Daily May through October Dining on the Wharf

Online Auctions: www.onlineunitedcountry.com

Diesel & Gas fuel for pleasure and working crafts on the dock Available for Weddings & Special Parties

Open 7 days 5am to 8pm

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Robert Del Papa • host/owner 167 Water Street, Eastport, ME 04631 Tel. (207) 853-4700 Summer 2010 | Regional Activities Guide of Maine

acadia & downeast eastport 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), approximately eight miles down Route 190 from its intersection with Route 1 in Perry. The quaint and authentic mill is North America’s only working traditional stone ground mustard mill. At the turn of the 20th century, J. Wesley Raye started the mill to produce mustard for Maine’s burgeoning sardine industry. In the early 1900s, the small city of Eastport had more than 20 sardine canneries. 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 its national presence in the marketplace. The Rayes and their staff welcome tours of the mill, which also features The Pantry Store, a full-service gift shop featuring Maine crafted foods and gifts, as well as take-out. The past is alive and well in Eastport In 1818, when America was a young nation, led by its 5th President, James Monroe, Samuel B. Wadsworth, a Portland native and the son of Revolutionary War General Peleg Wadsworth saw an opportunity to launch a ship chandler business in the busy port city of Eastport. At the time both the whaling and shipbuilding industries were booming. His entrepreneurship was exactly perfect for the time and he knew that he could meet all his customers needs by supplying hardware, harpoons, deadeyes, canvas, alcohol, and tobacco and everything else required for rigging, operating and provisioning a ship. While the original business site suffered through several fires and storms the Groundhog Day Gale of 1976 completely devastated the facility. True to its family heritage, the fifth generation of the Wadsworth family gathered up what remained of the business after the storm and moved to its present location at 42 Water Street in the center of Eastport’s downtown Historic Center.

Eastport Windjammer Cruises Join us for a 3-hour Whale Watch on-board the historic schooner Sylvina W. Beal. Watch for whales, seals, eagles and porpoise as we pass Old Sow Whirlpool and East Quoddy Lighthouse. Pitch in and help hoist the sails or just sit back and enjoy the scenery. It’s truly a memorable experience! We sail 7 days a week, weather permitting. Reservations recommended.

Call Eastport Windjammers (207) 853-2500

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3-hour Whale Watch Cruises 2-hour Sunset Sail Private and Group Cruises

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106 Water Street Eastport, ME 04631

campobello island, n.b. Summer 2010 Marks the 46th Anniversary of the Roosevelt International Park On January 22, 1964, the Roosevelt International Park was established by agreement signed by Canadian Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson and U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson. On August 20, 1964, the First Ladies of the two countries opened the only international park in the world as a unique memorial to the close relationship between the people of the two nations. Both governments wished to honor the role that Franklin Delano Roosevelt had played in their mutual histories, as well as the special relationship that FDR had with his beloved island. While the summer home of the late president remains the centerpiece of the park, beautiful gardens and 2,800 acres of natural beauty complete with scenic vistas, hiking and driving trails provide additional visitor experiences. Back by popular demand are complimentary outside walking tours of the estate and on-site presentations of seashore and bog ecology (staﬀ and weather permitting). The Roosevelt cottage opens on the Saturday following Victoria Day (Sat. prior to Memorial Day) through Canadian Thanksgiving (U.S. Columbus Day) 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. ADT. The park’s visitor center will remain open through October 31 to accommodate fall visitors. The visitors center oﬀers interpretive displays, a short introductory video and a selection of memorabilia items.

FDR returns to Campobello Island as U.S. President in June 1933 aboard the Amberjack II.

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calais If it’s happening in Calais, it’s happening at the Calais Motor Inn!

The Chocolate Museum The Chocolate Museum has unveiled its Chocolate Discovery Centre. This “rediscovery” of chocolate features many new exhibits including on-site, live production of Ganong’s exclusive hand-dipped and handcrafted chocolates! Visitors can watch the skilled workers demonstrating their age-old talent of coating chocolates by hand as well as observe them packing the chocolates in boxes. An extremely creative, 3-D, trompe-l’oel exhibit will also be available for viewing. The Chocolate Discovery Centre answers everything you ever wanted to know about chocolate. Visitors are invited through interactive games and quizzes to test their knowledge of where chocolate come from, how it is made and where it journeys by ship before landing at production sites around the world. In addition, you will be able to test your skill at “packing the chocolate box;” watch videos about candymaking and the Ganong family; and investigate wonderful exhibits. You will also be able to enjoy lots of chocolate treats.

John Marchese, Manager Olympic-Sized Heated Pool, Hot Tub Exercise Room • 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 • 1-800-439-5531 • Fax 207-454-8017

st. stephen A “sweet,” inviting local Museum featuring historic chocolate and candy-making processes on video; antique chocolate boxes, candymaking equipment and Evangeline images; interactive computer displays; games and lots of chocolate treats.

Experience the fine art of chocolate making from over 130 years of family tradition. In this re-creation of an old-fashioned candy store, discover the exquisite tastes of hand-crafted truffles, double-dipped cherries, Ganong original Chicken Bones and much, much more!

Tel: (506) 466-7848 • Fax: (506) 466-7701 Email: chocolatemuseum@nb.aibn.com www.chocolatemuseum.ca

Tel: (506) 465-5611 or 188-426-6647, ext. 642 www.ganong.com

73 MILLTOWN BLVD. ST. STEPHEN, N.B. E3L IG5 74

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For More Than A Decade Thistles Has Been Bangor’s Premier International Restaurant Thistles Restaurant on downtown Exchange Street in the Queen City has always possessed a special ambience but its newly completed rejuvenation in gorgeous modern décor makes it an even more special place to enjoy ﬁne dining. Live music provides an even more elegant dining experience at the Rave family owned and operated restaurant. At Thistles you will be introduced to a superb menu of cuisine that is truly global. Chef Alejandro’s culinary talents include the ability to prepare gourmet ethnic dishes from around the world. Great recipes from Latin America, Germany, Italy, Portugal and Spain are all part of his repertoire of culinary delights. An international dining treat awaits all at Thistles.

Reverse mortgages for seniors 62 or older Call today for more information. Rae Ann Rice 1 Cumberland Place, #214 Bangor, Maine 04401 207-974-8996 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage is a division of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. © 2009 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. #68120 11/09-11/10

area events july

4 30–Aug. 8

august

27–29

Independence Day Maine State Fair American Folk Festival

For other events, contact the Chamber of Commerce at (207) 947-0307

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Come Celebrate and Enjoy the Spectacular Katahdin Region In the spiritual traditions of the Penobscot Indian people, Mt. Katahdin is so sacred that it would be sacrilegious for one of them to climb to the top of the mountain. They believe that the highest god in their spiritual system, Glukab sent the lower angry god, Pamola to Pamola Peak for eternity because of his bad behavior. This legendary region captures the minds and hearts of visitors each year. Once you visit, you’ll want to return. The Katahin Region consists of the towns of Medway, East Millinocket, Millinocket, Patten and Sherman. In addition to excellent accommodations, fine dining and entertainment there is the Ambejejus Boom House on Ambejejus Lake which displays an excellent selection of driving memorabilia and the Millinocket Historical Society Museum which displays many aspects of the area’s unique history. Recreational opportunities abound from hiking in Baxter State Park to white water rafting on the Penobscot River or fly fishing on one of the region’s many remote ponds and streams. A camera is an essential item to preserve your adventure.

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Lennie’s Superette Jaimie & Michelle Wallace

Gas • Beer • Soda • Coﬀee • Pizza • Subs 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 Summer 2010 | Regional Activities Guide of Maine

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Free Continental Breakfast Free Internet Service

Antiques • Gifts • Resale Clothing Handmade and Sterling Silver Jewelry Maine Made Products Country Junction Crock Candles Mia Bella Candles • Tuxedo Rentals 555 Central Street, Millinocket, Maine Mon–Fri 10–4 Sat 10–2

Indoor Heated Pool & Hot Tub Minutes from Baxter State Park Off I-95, Exit 244 10 miles on Rt. 157 to Millinocket 740 Central Street, Millinocket, ME 04462 207-723-4555 • 1-800-424-6423 FAX: 207-723-6480

Italian Food Worth Looking For 67 Prospect Street | Millinocket, Maine | (207) 723-8399 www.dicensiinc.com Summer Hours: Mon–Fri 7–6, Sat 7–2, Closed Sunday

e-mail: gm.me052@choicehotels.com www.choicehotels.com 57 Penobscot Avenue Millinocket, ME phone: 207-723-6100

email: info@pelletierloggersfamilyrestaurant.com

Congratulations to the Gateway Inn on your 15th Anniversary!

Hours: Sunday–Thursday 5am–9pm (Bar open til 1am) Friday and Saturday 5am–10pm (Bar open til 1am) Function Room Available Upstairs www.pelletierloggersfamilyrestaurant.com www.americanloggers.com

www.medwaygateway.com

Rt. 157 (JUST OFF I-95, EXIT 244)

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The Pelletier Loggers Family Restaurant Bar & Grill is a Must-Stop In March, the Pelletier family of Millinocket made famous in their role in the much loved Discovery Channel’s TV series American Loggers opened a great fun new restaurant in downtown Millinocket. The family spent nearly a million dollars to create the special environment they wanted to share. Family memorabilia such as a truck grille, license plates, deer and moose trophies shot by several of the brothers adorn the walls. The wait staﬀ wear Pelletier logging uniforms. When in the Katahdin area the Pelletiers’ new restaurant is a must stop for fun and great dining.

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the highlands millinocket KATAHDIN SHADOWS MOTEL • Attractive rooms • Air-conditioned • Cable TV • Pool • Hot Tub • Fully-equipped community kitchen

1/2 mi. off I-95, Exit 244 Route 157, Medway, ME 04460 207-746-5162 • 1-800-593-2267 e-mail: customerservice@katahdinshadowsmotel.com

Visit our website: www.katahdinshadowsmotel.com

PLANE RIDES Aviation LLC

Millinocket Municipal Airport Flight Instruction Aircraft Rental

area events Katahdin Region

july

4th Independence Day

august

13–22 Medway Celebration 14 Annual Wooden Arts/Canoe Festival

september

10–12 Trails End Festival

For other events, contact the Chamber of Commerce at (207) 723-4443

Moosehead Lake Region

july

4 Independence Day

august

13–14 Forest Heritage Days

september

10–12 International Sea Plane Fly-In For other events, contact the Chamber of Commerce at 1-888-876-2778

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207-723-4375 Aerial Moose Tours Scenic Flights

www.westbranchaviation.com

Effie’s Bakery & Catering LLC 551 Central Street • Millinocket, ME 04462 Serving Breakfast & Lunch • Eat in or Take Out Hours Tue-Fri 6:30-3:00& Sat 7:30-1:00 (Closed Sunday & Monday) www.effiesbakeryandcatering.vpweb.com

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 parties, holiday parties.

Open Year Round!

193 Central Street, Millinocket, ME 04462 www.TheYoungHouseBandB.com

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the highlands rockwood Spalding, Mellon & Munster Moosehead Real Estate TEL. (207) 534-7200 Elizabeth Munster Broker/Owner P.O. Box 44, Rockwood, ME 04478 www.rockwoodmaine.com

REPAIRS • BOATS • SNOWMOBILES • ATVS & CARS • INSPECTION STATION

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The legendary Moosehead Lake stands as the center piece of this pristine section of Maine. The lake itself is nearly forty miles long and twelve miles wide surrounded with break taking scenery along the shore and gorgeous mountains including Mount Kineo which rises over 760 feet straight above the surface of the lake. If you enjoy nature and outdoor activities, the Moosehead Lake area is a perfect match for this summer’s fun. Do not leave home without your camera as you will want to capture all of your outdoor experiences on ﬁlm especially the photos of moose and other wildlife.

TRADING POST

SUPERMARKET

If you are a fishing, boating, hunting, or outdoor enthusiast, then Indian Hill Trading Post has what you are looking

A Maine Tradition for 90 years Maynard’s in Maine

for. From groceries to sporting supplies and boats, Indian Hill has it all, including a gas station open 24 hours a day. No need to stop for anything on the drive up, just pull in at the top of the hill and visit us.

P.O. Box 220, Rockwood, ME 04478 (207) 534-7703 (866) 699-0857 for more information: www.maynardsinmaine.com

A Maine Sporting Camp Tradition for More Than 90 Years For just short of a century, Maynard’s In Maine has provided their guests with outstanding wilderness experiences in addition to excellent bungalow style cabin accommodations and great dining with wholesome fresh farm foods prepared to perfection. The Moosehead area offers outstanding landlocked salmon, trout and togue fishing. This past year, Billy Maynard landed a 29.67lb. togue on Moosehead Lake measuring 41” long. His huge catch beats the old Moosehead Lake record set in 1961 of a 28lb., 12 oz. togue. The area’s large, pristine forests provide excellent cover for deer, bear and small game and make it an outstanding hunting region. Here guests at Maynard’s will find a real pearl in the North Woods. For addition information, call (207) 534-7703 or 1-888-518-2055 or visit them on the web at: www.maynardsinmaine.com. 78

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The “MUST STOP”

for any fishing, boating, hunting, or outdoor enthusiast. Campin g Fish ing Boa ting Hun tin g Win t er Gea r Appar el

Footwe ar Gr oce rie s Deli Baker y Be e r W ine

Agen cy Liqu o r St o r e 24 Hr Mob i l G a s Name Br a nd G e a r & Ap p ar el Old Town C a n o e S al es & R e nt al Old Town K a ya k Sal e s & Re nt al Exper t Advi c e

148 Moosehead Lake Rd | Greenville | ME | 207 695 2104 | www.indianhill.com

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mooseheadhistory@myfairpoint.net

Guided Tours Starting June 24th: Wed.–Fri 1 to 4 p.m. Admission: $5 Adults & $2 Children

OPEN YEAR ROUND

Wilsons On Moosehead Lake Lodging Lakefront Cottages

207-695-2549

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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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Canoes and Boats with Motors Available for Rent Fly fish the world famous East Outlet FISH • HUNT • ATV www.WilsonsOnMooseheadLake.com

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MADAWASKA 81 Fox Street

We carry: clothing, shoes, hardware, furniture, flooring, fabric, housewares, general merchandise and seasonal items! RUMFORD 207-369-9650 River Valley Crossing Shopping Center 1016 US Rt. 2 I95 � exit 75 � North on Rt 4, for 25 miles � Slight left onto Rt 108 for 21 miles � Rt 108 becomes Rt 2 � Marden’s is on the right.

I95 North to Houlton � Rt 1 North to Madawaska � Left onto 25th Ave. � Left onto Fox St. Marden’s is on the right.

PRESQUE ISLE 207-762-3417 803 Main Street

I95 North to Houlton � Rt 1 North to Presque Isle. Marden’s is on the left.

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HOULTON 207-532-9125 120 North Street

I95 � exit 302. Marden’s is on your right.

LINCOLN 207-794-2013 28-32 Main Street I95 � exit 227. Right CALAIS 207-454-1421 turn off exit � 189 Main Street At intersection, turn

left onto Rt 2 � 1-1/2 mile stop light � Left turn onto Main Street.

PORTLAND 207-780-9668 1100 Brighton Avenue

I95 � exit 48 � Left turn at light � Go straight through one light � Turn left at the 2nd set of lights. Go straight on Brighton Ave. Then the Pine Tree Shopping Center is on your right.

ELLSWORTH 207-669-6036 461 High Street

I-95 � exit 182A � 395E � Merge onto Rt1A to Ellsworth � Rt 1A becomes Rt 1 and Rt 3 North � Follow High St./Rt. 3E � Marden’s is 1.3 miles on the right.

SCARBOROUGH 207-883-6644 451 Payne Road

BREWER 207-989-1750 564 Wilson Street

I95 � exit 45 � Exit right after toll booth � turn left at light onto Payne Rd. � Marden’s is approx. 3/4 mile on your left.

WATERVILLE 207-873-6112 458 Kennedy Memorial Drive

BIDDEFORD 207-571-3023 435 Elm Street

I95 � exit 32 � Go straight � At second traffic light, turn left onto Rt. 1. Marden’s is 1 mile down on the right.

SANFORD 207-324-1239 1247 Main Street

I95 � exit 182A � 395E � Parkway exit � Right turn � Traffic light. Right turn onto Wilson Street.

From the South: I95 � exit 127 � Turn right off the ramp. Marden’s is on the right. From the North: Take a left off the ramp � go through intersection, Marden’s is on the right.

LEWISTON 207-786-0313 750 Main Street

I95 � exit 80. Follow signs for I95 � exit 19 � Right turn onto GRAY 207-657-2626 Lewiston � 196W � Right turn Rt. 109. � 20 minutes. Marden’s 65 West Gray Road onto 202 � 3-4 miles. Marden’s I95 � exit 63. Turn Left. is on the left. is on the left. Marden’s is 1/2 mile on left.

There’s sure to be a Marden’s along your way. be sure to stop in and see why we’re maine’s best rainy day activity! www.mardens.com

I95 � exit 182A � 395E � Rt 9E � Rt 1S Follow to Canada. Marden’s is on the left just before the border. Furniture/Flooring store is on right across from McDonalds. Ph. 207-454-1459

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