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ELCOME TO BEAUTIFUL SOUTHERN MAINE! Coastal Kittery is home to numerous factory outlet shopping malls, Kittery Naval Shipyard and an extensive Maine Tourism Information Center. Visit local Chamber of Commerce Offices for more information about various towns and events throughout the region.
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Our 47th Season
Wells Beach Resort and Mini-Golf Wells Beach Mini-Golf
18 Hole Mini-Golf Open Daily - Weather Permtting First Class Course with a Beautiful Nautical Theme Fun for the Whole Family! On Route 1, right next to McDonald’s
Camping at Wells Beach Resort Free Wi-Fi All Sites • Cable TV Large Store • Pool RV Friendly • 50/30/20 Amp Tent Sites with Electric Spring and Fall Discounted Rates Walk to Restaurants, Stores & More Trailer Life Rated 10/10/10
On the Extensive Trolley Route
Wells Beach Resort • 1000 Post Rd. • US Route 1 • Wells, ME 04090 www.wellsbeach.com • For Reservations 207-646-7570 or 1-800-640-CAMP One of Maine’s Top-Rated Parks and One of the Highest Rated Parks in North America. 6 summer / fall | 2018
Summer Fun
KITTERY TO KENNEBUNKS Maine Diner and Remember the Maine Gift Shop With six million customers and counting – appearances on “The Today Show” and raves from the Phantom Gourmet – it takes quite a bit to get the Maine Diner all abuzz. However, in the summer of 2010, The Maine Diner hit another milestone as they were featured on the Food Network program “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.”
Summer Fun on Maine’s South Coast
By BOBBIE RANDOLPH
M
ILES OF WHITE SAND, SALTWATER TAFFY, long estuaries to explore by kayak, one of Maine’s most iconic lighthouses – what’s not to love about that stretch of shore between
The Maine Diner has been serving delicious food for more than 30 years. In addition to the extensive menu selections there are daily specials also made fresh to order. Enjoy chowders and stews, salads, seafood and steaks, comfort foods, burgers and sandwiches, and much more. Try one of their homemade desserts. Breakfast is served anytime!
Kennebunkport and York? The quartet of beach towns — Kennebunkport, Wells, Ogunquit
outdoor swimming pools. Stop at Cape Porpoise Kitchen (CAPEPORPOISEKITCHEN.COM) for
and York — couldn’t offer more
take-out and picnic at Cape Porpoise
variety if they tried. Wells and York
with views of Goat Island Light. Or
are all about families kicking back.
head a mile or so north to Goose
Kennebunkport and Ogunquit are
Rocks Beach, less known than the
known as more high-end enclaves,
popular ones along Beach Avenue.
although their beautiful beaches are open to all and each offers a wide range of lodging and dining choices. Near scenic Cape Porpoise in
For a traditional shore dinner go to Mabel’s Lobster Claw (MABELSLOBSTER. COM.)
If you’re lucky, the signature
Lobster Milanese – grilled shrimp and
Kennebunkport, the affordable Rhumb
Line Resort (RHUMBLINERESORT.COM) caters to families, with large indoor and
[ see “Summer Fun,” page 8 ]
Be sure to visit the Remember the Maine Gift Shop located next to the Maine Diner. In May of 1997, the Gift Shop opened its doors to offer their customers an assortment of gifts from America's favorite Diner, The Maine Diner! Since opening day, Remember the Maine has grown to include gifts not only from the Maine Diner, but Maine memorabilia, collectibles, postcards, gourmet food and so much more—something for everyone.
Conveniently Located "On The Way" North or South
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WELLS
Miles of Beautiful Sandy Beaches
Family Owned & Operated
5 Miles to Ogunquit or Kennebunkport
OVERLOOKING THE OCEAN U.S. ROUTE 1 WELLS
Wi-Fi • 50 Amp • Cable TV
New Pool and Kiddie Pool Large Store • Putting Green 18 Hole Mini Golf • Rec Field Playground • Basketball • Bocce Horseshoes • Fitness Classes Recreation Hall/Function Room Picnic Tables and Fireplaces Shaded Tent Sites • Laundry Leashed Pets Welcome
(207) 646-7732
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seavu@maine.rr.com
1733 Post Road, PO Box 67 • Wells, ME 04090
www.sea-vucampground.com
[“Summer Fun” continued from page 7 ]
lobster – will be on the day’s menu. On Route 1, taste craft beers at Sebago Brewing (SEBAGOBREWING.COM). Get a different view of Cape Porpoise or the Kennebunk River on a guided tour with Coastal Maine Kayak and Bike (COASTALMAINEKAYAK.COM) in Kennebunkport or join them for paddle board lessons or tours. They welcome all skill levels, and offer bike and scooter rentals, too.
www.Sea-VuWest.com Cable TV • Free WiFi • Store Big Rigs • Extra Large Sites Full Hookups (30/50 amp) Pool and Kiddie Pool • Hot Tub Playground • Game Room Pickle Ball • Bocce Horseshoes • Basketball Putting Green • Walking Trails Campground Sponsored Activities throughout Season Trolley to Beach, Shopping, Restaurants and Attractions.
Nightly & Extended Stay Camping • Sorry, No Tents Groups Welcome • Pet Friendly
PO Box 815 (23 College Dr.) • Wells Beach, ME 04090
(207) 646-0785 • info@sea-vuwest.com
The best beach at Wells is the four-mile stretch north of Mile Road (park on Mile Road or Atlantic Avenue). Only a mile from the beach and on the handy trolley route, Wells Beach Resort & Mini
Golf (WELLSBEACH.COM)has drive-through RV sites with full hook-ups, cable TV and wifi. There’s a big pool, an 18-hole mini-golf course, two playgrounds, a rec room and volleyball, basketball and bocce courts. The 220 grassy sites at Sea-Vu Campground (SEA-VUCAMPGROUND.COM) include shaded tent sites as well as RV sites with full hook-ups, TV and WiFi. Everyone loves the setting overlooking the ocean, and families appreciate the large pool and mini-golf course, as well as the trolley stop at the front gate for car-free beach access. Sister campgrounds of Sea-Vu West and Sea-Vu South are nearby. Sea-Vu West offers spacious sites with full-hookups, WiFi and cable, a pool and kiddie pool, recreational facilities, and is on the trolley route. [ see “Summer Fun,” page 11 ]
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FEDERAL JACK’S & KBC STORE Often referred to as the most picturesque pub on the waterfront, Federal Jack's Restaurant and Brew Pub is well-known for its spectacular views, creative pub fare, and award-winning hand-crafted ales. One of Maine's first brew pubs, this popular restaurant is the birthplace of Shipyard Brewing Company. Not only does Federal Jack’s offer a brew with a view overlooking the Kennebunk River, but they also offer free brewery tours. All the beers available at Federal Jack's are handcrafted at KBC, the seven-barrel brewery located below the restaurant. The system gives head brewer, Mike Haley, as much control over the way the beer is poured in the pub as he has over the selection of the ingredients that go into making the beer. Be sure to check out all the Federal Jack's gear and great brews at the KBC Gift Store. This unique gift store, located below the restaurant, offers bottled beer, growlers, and kegs; Maine-made Capt'n Eli's Soda; wearables; pint glasses; gourmet foods; and nautical gifts. federaljacks.com
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Best Waterview deck in the port!
Celebrating 20 Years of brewing world class SHIPYARD ales HAND-CRAFTED ALES WATERFRONT DECK
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The Kennebunkport Brewing Co. Shipyard Store Featuring Shipyard bottled beers Growlers from Kennebunk Brewing Co. Shipyard brew wear and accessories Maine made gifts and souvenirs Authentic ship models, toys and books Internet Access
Located below Federal Jack’s or visit us online at:
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Shipyard Shops • 8 Western Avenue • Lower Village • Kennebunk
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WHEN DID YOU LAST DO A
D igital Detox By KIRSTEN MILLIKEN, PHD
D
ear Dr. K, when I stop playing on my computer for more than an hour I feel anxious. I’ve gained weight, and when I am not online, I can’t concentrate, don’t want to do anything, and am waiting until I can get back in front of a screen again. What’s wrong with me? Text: BOBBIE RANDOLPH
The negative impact of technology
Like someone on a highly restrictive
Difficulty staying asleep or sleeping
on our mental, cognitive and physical
diet, when you first go “offline,” you
too much
health is becoming an increasing
may experience anxiety, stress, and
Agitation or lethargy nearly every
problem. A 2010 study from the
an urge to give up and go back to
day
University of Leeds found a significant
bingeing on screen time to get a “fix.”
Fatigue or loss of energy
connection between the amount
Irritability tends to creep in as if
Diminished ability to think or
of time people spent online and
your brain is causing you to have a
concentrate, indecisiveness
symptoms of depression. Since then,
temper tantrum because you are not
Restlessness, brain fog, poor
outcomes from a variety of studies
giving it what it wants.
focus and concentration, mental
suggest that, as both kids’ and adults’
After a relatively short time, (which
disorganization, and impulsive urges
time in front of a screen increases,
can seem like a long time) the
to go online “to check just one thing”
their physical activity decreases,
anxiety and irritability dissipates
can make you think you are losing
raising their vulnerability to mental
and boredom sets in. When you are
your mind.
health problems. Terms like “digital
used to being fed new links, new
depression” and “digital dementia”
activities, and new icons to click to
have entered our mainstream
get “rewarded,” the real world can
this, or you can have a plan in place
vocabulary. It’s clear that screen time
feel a bit dull and your motivation
before you unplug to reduce some
is having a major impact on our brains
can feel as though it needs a jump-
of this discomfort. My suggestion
and bodies.
start. Sleeping it off might feel
to clients, is to have a replacement
like the “easy” way to handle this
activity. Create a list of friends you can
withdrawal.
call, activities you enjoy, events you
There is no pill (or drug) you can take to cure digital depression. “Digital detox” is the only known cure. When
want to attend, or goals you want to
you choose to unplug, your brain
Symptoms that might meet the
can feel like you have gone from
diagnostic criteria for depression
information gluttony to starvation
include:
mode. This is digital withdrawal. Here is timeline of what you can expect:
You can white knuckle it through all
accomplish, now that you will have more free time. Getting back in your body is one of the best ways to manage the stress
Diminished interest of pleasure in
of getting offline and avoiding digital
almost all activities
depression. Physical activity burns stress chemicals in your body that
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build up while you are sitting
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[“Summer Fun” continued from page 8 ]
in front of a screen. Being active with other people is even better! Activity and
If camping’s not your style, Sea Mist Motel (SEAMISTMOTEL.COM) on Route 1 is reasonably priced
social interactions trigger
and has in-room kitchenettes and an indoor pool.
chemicals in your brain that
A bit more upscale are the condo suites at Misty
(descriptively named Long and Short Sands), but
cause you to be more creative,
Harbor Resort on Mile Road (MISTYHARBORRESORT.COM).
for Maine’s most iconic lighthouse, Nubble Light
healthy, focused, productive, and happy.
Experience a different coastal environment at
MOUNTAINVIEWGOLFRANGE.COM
York is a family favorite, not only for its beaches
at Cape Neddick. Add The Golden Rod,
the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge on Route
WWW.THEGOLDENROD.COM, famed
9. A mile-long interpretive trail winds through
saltwater taffy, and New England’s only zoo/
over a century for its
a coastal forest and along tidal marshes where
amusement park at York’s Wild Kingdom, WWW.
sightings of heron, egrets and sea birds are
YORKSWILDKINGDOM.COM, and
common:
have a winner.
WWW.FWS.GOV/REFUGE/RACHEL_CARSON. Just
across a tidal
you
You can’t camp closer to the beach than at
creek, the Wells Reserve at Laudholm has seven
Libby’s Oceanside Camping, WWW.LIBBYSOCEANCAMPING.COM
miles of walking trails. WWW.WELLSRESERVE.ORG.
in York Harbor, overlooking the mile-and-a-half
The Maine Diner on Route 1 in Wells is no secret:
Long Sands. Owned by the third generation of the
for more than 30 years it’s been serving fried
family that founded it in 1923, Libby’s offers full
clams, chowder, blueberry pie and all the other
hook-ups, TV and free Wifi, but best of all are the
Maine coast favorites: WWW.MAINEDINER.COM. Get more
ocean views from nearly every site, and direct
suggestions of things to do at the
beach access.
Wells Chamber of Commerce visitor center or check DR. KIRSTEN MILLIKEN is the author of PlayDHD: Permission to Play, A Prescription for Adults With ADHD. She lives in Portland with her two kids who hate her for restricting their Internet access!
mini-golf, a driving range and batting cages.
WWW.WELLSCHAMBER.COM.
Don’t think all the fun is within sight of the sea. Head inland to Sanford to find Mountain
BOBBIE RANDOLPH writes about her favorite Maine experiences, from camping and kayaking to skiing and dogsledding.
View Golf Range, a family-friendly center with
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SOUTH COASTAL
PHOTO AMANDA GAGNON
OLD ORCHARD Visit Old Orchard Beach, Saco, and Scarborough for Summer Fun By BOBBIE RANDOLPH
M
AINE’S LONGEST STRETCH OF SAND BEACH MAKES OLD ORCHARD BEACH a magnet
Every Thursday evening there are free fireworks.
Fun And Sun Rentals (FUNANDSUNRENTALS.COM) will bring
With all this coastline,
you anything from beach gear
you can expect a variety
to kayaks, paddle boards and
of water sports — surfing,
sail boats — even bicycles,
cleaned each night by volunteers. Backed by a band of
paddleboarding, sailing,
delivered free throughout the
dune grass, the beach slopes gently into the surf, wide
fishing and waterskiing. Quiet
area.
for summer vacationers. And what a beach
it is, 7 miles of soft white sand that’s meticulously
enough so even at high tide there’s space for everyone to find their patch of sand. That’s just Old Orchard. Smaller beaches spread north
A few miles away in Saco, at the 18-hole Schooner Miniature
coves and tidal estuaries
This flat coastline is great to
invite canoes and kayaks.
explore on two wheels, and
Scarborough Marsh has miles
you can follow the Eastern
of meandering channels alive
Trail, a greenway of backroads
with birds, to explore on foot
and trails for bicycles. With
or in a kayak or canoe.
beach parking often at a
Black Point Surf Shop
along Scarborough’s coast,
Golf (SCHOONERMINIGOLF.NET), there’s
some – such as the beautiful
a big replica schooner and
(BLACKPOINTSURFSHOP.COM) in
way to get to the beach from
Western and Ferry beaches
lighthouse, along with
Scarborough is a full-service
your campground or motel.
— protected by the long
outdoor batting cages for
surf shop, with new and used
There are bike racks on the
peninsula of Prouts Neck.
slow-pitch softball and
surfboards and all the related
shuttle buses that connect
60-mph-big-league hitters.
equipment. Their surf lessons
the beach and Amtrak station
include wetsuits and boards.
to inland lodgings.
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premium, a bike is a handy
SOUTH COASTAL
PHOTO AMANDA GAGNON
D Schooner Miniature Golf & Ice Cream is one of southern Maine's largest 18-hole miniature golf courses and just minutes away from beautiful Old Orchard Beach. It features a 75 foot schooner ship as the 11th hole, which is surrounded by its own lagoon. They have a great selection of hard scoop ice cream flavors and make shakes, sundaes, parfaits, and root beer floats. The spacious deck overlooks the golf course, so you can enjoy your ice cream and the view at the same time.
Ocean front rooms directly on the beach
Stay for a Weekend, a Week or the Season!
thebeachfront.com Voted Maine’s Best Beach!
~ 7 miles of beautiful Maine beach is just steps away ~ ~ Within walking distance of the famous Pier & downtown ~ ~ Variety of rooms including studios & 2 bedroom suites ~ 1 Walnut St., Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064 207-934-7434 • Email: info@thebeachfront.com
Deluxe RV Sites, Cable TV and WiFi Full Hook-ups (30-50 amp) Pool • Two Playgrounds • Arcade Tenting Area • Store • Laundry • Dog Park Open May 1st to Nov. 1st 27 Ocean Park Rd., Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
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SOUTH COASTAL The largest independent fundraising event for The Michael J Fox Foundation in the country!
11th Annual New England Parkinson’s Ride September 8, 2018
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Ride 10, 30, 50, or 100 Miles Surrounding Beautiful Old Orchard Beach 11th Annual Ride
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At the Ballpark at Old Orchard Beach, join the largest independent Team Fox fundraising event for The Micheal J Fox Foundation in the country! 10, 30, 50, and 100 Mile Routes all begin and end at The Ballpark in Old Orchard Beach. FMI: Call 603-609-0515 or visit NEPARKINSONSRIDE.COM
Also an easy walk away from The Pier and amusement
Also within walking distance
park, Beachfront Condotel
of the beach, the resort-style
(THEBEACHFRONT.COM) has two-
Powder Horn Family Camping
bedroom and studio units
(MAINECAMPGROUNDS.COM) has four
with kitchens and Jacuzzis.
swimming pools, two Jacuzzis
Less than 10 minutes from
and an 18-hole mini-golf
The Pier are the neighboring
course all free to campers.
budget-friendly Sea View Inn (SEAVIEWGETAWAY.COM) motel
PHOTO COUTESY OF NEW ENGLAND PARKINSON’S RIDE
Family owned Wassamki Springs Campground
and Waves Oceanfront Resort
(WASSAMKISPRINGS.COM) in
(WAVESOCEANFRONT.COM), both
Scarborough—Maine’s closest
with straightforward rooms
campground to Portland and
and kitchenettes. Two miles
Casco Bay—offers vacation
north on Grand Beach in
and seasonal camping, full
Scarborough, The Holiday House
hookups, cable and WiFi.
(HOLIDAYHOUSEINN.COM) is a bed &
Enjoy live entertainment,
breakfast with ocean-view
planned activities, swimming,
rooms (some have private
and recreational activities
decks), and motel rooms that
offered at the campground.
include the use of a common kitchen. RV owners and campers
Seacoast Rv Resort (SEACOASTRESORT.COM) in Saco, a mile from Old Orchard and
will find plenty of options.
Scarborough beaches, is a
A mile from the beach and
residential community for 110
on the trolley route, family-
park model RVs only, with a
operated Old Orchard Beach
pool, hot tubs and clubhouse.
Campground (GOCAMPING.COM) offers
If all the saltwater makes
full hookup deluxe RV sites,
you hungry for seafood, you
cable TV and WiFi, a pool and
won’t find it fresher than at
recreational facilities, as well
Ken’s Place (207-883-6611) on Pine
as a tenting area.
Point Road in Scarborough.
Catering to families and
Nothing fancy, but ocean-
couples, and half a mile from
fresh fried clams, lobster rolls,
The Pier, Hid'n Pines Family
chowders and a raw bar.
Campground (MAINEFAMILYCAMPING. COM)
also has basic tent sites
and large full-service lots, and you can see photos of each
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campsite before reserving.
SOUTH COASTAL SACO
SCARBOROUGH
Ken’s Place
Celebrating Over 20 Years!
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Free Live Entertainment and Scheduled Activities on Weekends for All Ages WiFi • Cable TV • Store • Snack Bar Big Rigs Welcome • Family Tenting Swimming • Fishing Horseshoes • Pickleball Sports Fields & Playgrounds Indoor Shuffleboard • Rec Center E,W,S 30 & 50 • Dog Run Open, Wooded & Waterfront Sites Seasonal Sites
Open May 1 - October 15
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Wassamki Springs Campground 56 Saco Street Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 839-4276 wassamkisprings.com
wassamkisprings@gmail.com Half Moon Jug Band
Family Owned & Operated Since 1968
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when in
PORTLAND Be sure to check out these great businesses for adventurous activities and delicious food! PHOTO Courtesy of Casco Bay Lines
Kon Asian Bistro Hibachi Bar offers a wide range of cuisine including sushi, sashimi, hibachi, chicken, shrimp, steak, calamari, salmon, fillet mignon, lobster tail, pad thai, teriyaki, tempura, scallop, tuna, rolls, sushi bar entree, orange ginger duck, general tso’s chicken, fried rice, fried udon, soup, salad and beef.
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Come Cruise Casco Bay or explore the islands on Portland’s iconic ferry!
Visit our website, call or stop by the terminal to learn more about the many affordable options to get out on the water. cascobaylines.com · (207) 774-7871
Favorite CASCO BAY LINES Cruises Portland’s iconic ferry line services the islands of Casco Bay and offers a full schedule of year-round cruises. If you only have two hours? We suggest visiting Peaks Island. A family favorite, Peaks Island is the perfect trip for passengers of all ages seeking a care-free excursion on Casco Bay. The ferry departs daily nearly every hour. If you have an afternoon? Experience the Mailboat Run. The locals’ favorite way to experience Casco Bay, the Mailboat is a true working boat that carries passengers, mail and freight to Little Diamond, Great Diamond, Long, Cliff and Chebeague Islands. Wondering how to cruise Casco Bay? Step #1: Choose your cruise! Visit cascobaylines.com to learn about our cruises and schedule. Step #2: Pack a bag, a picnic lunch and a cooler with your favorite beverages. Step #3: Purchase your tickets at our terminal. Step # 4: Come aboard!
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PHOTO Happy guests aboard Portland Schooner Company's Bagheera
AA once once in in aa lifetime experience. experience. Sailing four times Sailingdaily. four
times daily.
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,
two-hour sails private charters overnights 207-766-2500 portlandschooner.com
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 $44 for adults and $22 for children. Buy tickets at PORTLANDSCHOONER.COM, or call 207-766-2500.
located at the Maine State Pier adjacent to Casco Bay Lines ferry terminal
two-hour sails private charters overnights
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207-766-2500
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.
Freedom Boat Club Enjoy maintenance-free boating with Freedom Boat Club, the nation’s oldest and largest boat club. Affordable membership plans offer unlimited usage of our fleet of center and dual consoles, pontoon boats, and deck boats at our two Maine locations. One is at Moose Landing Marina in Naples and the other is on Casco Bay at Yarmouth Boat Yard. Members also have access to boats at 160+ clubs across the U.S., Canada and Europe. Guests, children and pets are welcome and free unlimited training is included. For more info, visit FreedomBoatClub.com or call 207-650-9374.
EXPLORE the Islands of Casco Bay
Freeport, Maine FREEPORT IS A PICTURESQUE HISTORIC TOWN LOCATED ON THE SHORES OF CASCO BAY 20 minutes north of Portland. It is renowned for being the original home of the world famous L.L. Bean store. Over the years other retailers were drawn to the town, now know for its outlet shopping. There are also dozens of locally owned and operated stores, shops, boutiques, and of course many wonderful restaurants.
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Portland Paddle offers guided sea kayaking trips and paddleboard rentals at the East End Beach on the Portland waterfront. It’s amazing how rugged and wild the coastline gets just a short paddle from bustling Portland harbor. The great variety of islands in Casco Bay offer endless possibilities for exploration. Look out for seals, lighthouses, wave-battered cliffs, seabirds, hidden beaches, wooden schooners and 19th-century granite forts. Portland Paddle’s guided trips and lessons are led by licensed Maine Guides who are passionate about sharing their love of sea kayaking and their knowledge of the history and ecology of the Maine coast. Multi-day trips, advanced paddling lessons and rentals are also offered at Portland Paddle.
(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 Experience the working waterfront from inside the dining room or from our picnic tables under the awning!
Summer Hours: Lunch 11am to 8:45pm • Lobster Pound 7am to 8:45pm. Labor Day to end of season: Lunch 11am to 7:45pm Lobster Pound 8am to 7:45pm • Live lobsters packed to travel! 865-3535
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HOOKED A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO FLY-FISHING GEAR Text & Photos DAVE PATTERSON
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tanding in the shadow of the ghostly brick mill along the banks
Portland. Over the soft hum of an
of the Presumpscot River at Mallison Falls, I watch a cold breeze
electric line spooler, owner Josh Thelin
blow over the water’s surface. The cool air, along with the
40-degree river water flowing over my waders, is a welcome surprise on this unseasonable 88-degree day in early May. I’ve waited all winter for the chance to drift my fly line for trout in one of southern Maine’s tapestry of rivers; the electric anticipation of each cast makes my fingers tremble.
was talking to a customer about an upcoming fishing trip he planned to take to Labrador, Canada. This July, Thelin will celebrate one year of being open on Route 1. To say his shop is small doesn’t quite capture the closet vibe of All Points. Despite the cramped feel, the walls and shelves are loaded with fishing
the rod, reel, line, and tackle necessary
gear that Thelin has carefully curated
catch the biggest brown trout of my
for fly-fishing can sometimes
for trout fishing in Maine. In addition
life.
overwhelm beginning anglers.
to the storefront, a portion of his
I don’t know it yet, but I’m about to
Let’s rewind three weeks earlier to
But, let it be my mission to demystify
a raw day in April. As the snow banks
the world of fly-fishing gear and get
in Maine receded this spring, my
you on a river in Maine catching trout
mind naturally drifted from skiing to
and salmon this summer and fall.
fly-fishing. That’s when I start talking
On a dreary afternoon, I escaped the
to anyone who will listen about the
cruel April rain and stepped inside All
transcendent nature of this sport. But
Points Fly Shop + Outfitter in South
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business comes from Internet sales and guided fishing trips. Thelin grabbed two chairs from a back office, and he and I sat in the middle of his quaint shop to talk flyfishing.
“About 15 years ago, fly fishing turned into a crazy obsession,” said Thelin, a Cape Elizabeth native. During our conversation, he was excited to talk about fishing, revealing a deep knowledge of the sport.
FLY NAME
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When I asked what rod and reel outfit a neophyte should purchase to land his or her first trout, he said,
FLY NAME
“The universal trout rod is a nine-foot, five-weight rod with floating line. That will pretty much work anywhere in the world to catch freshwater trout.” FLY NAME
FLY NAME
Thelin explained that fly-casting— the most poetic and challenging part of fly-fishing—is all about physics. A medium-flex, nine-foot rod gives a fisherman more force to send a weightless fly through the air. As far as a reel, Thelin stated, “A beginning fisherman doesn’t need a high-end reel. Mainly, the reel is just a home for the line.” He walked me around his shop pointing out a beginner’s outfit: Redington Classic Trout Rod ($120), Rio Gold Fly Line ($80), and a Redington Zero Fly Reel ($90). “That combination will last you a lifetime,” he said, before adding, “Unless you get really into fly-fishing— then the rabbit hole is deep.” It was clear from his wry smile that he was speaking from experience. Before leaving, I asked what flies he recommended to beginning anglers. To be successful at fishing in Maine, he argued, an angler has to fish everything: dry flies, nymphs, and streamers. Here’s a quick-and-dirty overview of flies. Dry flies drift on the surface and mimic bugs that fly in the air. Nymphs are fished below the surface and
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resemble bug larvae. Streamers are imitation baitfish largely
PORTLAND
meant to mimic smelt. To catch trout in Maine he suggests starting with an Elk Hair Caddis dry fly, Caddis and Stonefly nymphs, and Grey Ghost and Wooly Bugger streamers. So that’s it. For about $300, you can get outfitted with a rod, a reel, a line, and a box of flies that will open up a vast new world, one offering a deeper connection to Maine’s landscape that on its best days I can only describe as spiritual. Back on the Presumpscot River, I drift my caddis nymph through the fast moving current. I strip the line and feel a
HISTORICAL FACT THE FIRST GREY GHOST STREAMER was tied by Maine
hard tug on my rod—the ancient dance between man and fish has begun. I pull in some line, but the fish runs toward the current. I let it run, then tighten the line. I keep my rod tip high; my arm starts to ache. This fish is big. The dance
fly-fishing legend Carrie Stevens in 1924.
continues, until finally, a slick body breaks the surface. I
FISHING SPOTS WITHIN AN HOUR FROM PORTLAND:
brown trout settles into the webbing. Goosebumps prickle
The Presumpscot River Below Mallison Falls in Windham, The Pleasant River on Pope Road in Windham, The Presumpscot River “fly-fishing only section” on Route 35 in Standish, North Gorham Dam Above Dundee Pond
slide my net under its belly and an 18-inch, four-pound my skin. From the black surface of this river, I have coaxed a giant trout with a tiny fly. As I cup the prehistoric fish, I think of an old adage made new: “Buy a man a fish and he eats for a day; teach a man
LEGENDARY WATERWAYS DEEP IN MAINE: The Rapid
to fish and, maybe, just maybe, he’ll catch an 18-inch brown
River, The East Outlet of the Kennebec River, Grand Lake Stream, The Magalloway River, West Branch of the Penobscot River
trout on a size 12 caddis nymph.”
FISHING TIP: When fishing during the hot summer months, look for deep pools and use beaded nymphs and wooly buggers to get your fly down to colder water more habitable for trout.
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DAVE PATTERSON is a novelist and freelance writer from Cape Elizabeth with a penchant for fly-fishing, craft beer, and all things Maine.
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Tree-lined main streets, friendly towns, country fairs and festivals, one-ofa-kind museums, antique shops, boutiques, unique eateries—it’s all here in the Lakes and Mountains Region of western Maine. Don’t miss the Fryeburg Fair, Maine’s Blue Ribbon Classic. ABOVE: PHOTO BY MICHELLE LIBBY
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A PREMIER TECH ADVENTURE Adventure & Exploration of the Sebago Lakes Region
SEPTEMBER 22, 2018 The Amazing Chase is a team tech adventure race involving a series of challenging team building activities. This adventure involves SMART technology, strategy, finding landmarks, solving clues, trivia, performing tasks, completing physical challenges, and taking photos/videos. In the first event of its kind in Maine, teams will utilize high-tech Apple iPads and experience video, photo, and audio clues as well as multi-media trivia. The entire event will be produced into a feature video for all teams to enjoy! YOUR GOAL Earn the most points AND return to the finish line before your competition! YOUR TEAM The Amazing Chase will be comprised of (4) person teams limited to (1) automobile. If you don’t register a team – you will be placed on a team by event organizers. Players age 10 & up and each team must have a player at least 25 years old with valid drivers licence. To Register go to: sebagolakeschamber.com/ac/
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Moose Landing Marina The largest on water facility in the lakes region, Moose Landing Marina’s 15-acre property has over 1,000 feet of water frontage and offers easy access to both Long and Sebago Lakes. Located just minutes from Portland on Brandy Pond in Naples, Maine, Moose Landing’s full-service marina has over 200 deep water slips, a convenient boat launch ramp, a double-sided fuel dock, and a fleet of rental boats. An authorized dealer and service center for Yamaha marine engines, Moose Landing is the largest pontoon and deckboat dealer in New England representing Aqua Patio, Hurricane, Ranger Tugs, Regal, Sanpan, and Sweetwater boats. Their team of expertly trained technicians can assist with everything from basic preventative maintenance and routine repairs to electronics installations, fiberglass and gelcoat cosmetic services, to engine overhauls and repowers. For more info, visit MooseLandingMarina.com or call 207-693-6264.
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Include a Stop at the U.F.O. in Naples! The Umbrella Factory Outlet (U.F.O.) is located in the Shop n Save shopping center on the corner of Routes 302 and 35 in Naples, Maine. The U.F.O. offers over 2500 square feet of liquor, wine and craft beer choices. It is an agency liquor store, offering over 1700 liquor, 1800 wine, 700 craft beer, 180 nips/pints and 100 cider selections! From hard apple cider to seasonal brews, you’ll find them here! From fruity reislings to rich merlots, this store provides them! From a smooth vodka to a warm whiskey, browse them at the U.F.O.! This remarkable store not only offers discount beverages but also great prices on cigarettes, cigars and tobacco products. Labeled the “Wine Capital of Maine,” the store expanded in “ 2015 to add the Craft Beer Runway, which leads to the Lost Moose Campground tasting center where wine and beer tastings are held. The U.F.O. also supplies a selection of cold wine and beer for the customer’s convenience. Visit us at 639 Roosevelt Trail (Route 302) in Naples. Open Daily: Sunday–Thursday 9am–8pm, Friday–Saturday 9am–9pm. July and August: Sunday–Thursday 9am–9pm, Friday–Saturday 9am–10pm. Check out our website at www.umbrellafactoryofmaine.com and like us on Facebook!
In the back of the Runway is the Lost Moose Campground.
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Open Daily Late Spring, Summer and Early Fall!
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5 WAYS
camping introduces kids to nature skills Text & Photos by LURA SEAVEY
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ntroducing your kids to the joys of camping not only assures important family time, but also exposes them to a slower pace where they can be tech-free and not even miss it. Why would your
kids want to drop their iPad and get outdoors? Remember the things that made it a wondrous experience for you – wide open spaces to run, the thrill of discovering new worlds and living like our ancestors, the smell of a pine forest…it’s in our DNA to take wonder in these elements.
1. THE FASCINATION OF CAMPFIRES
2. COOKING LIKE A CAVEMAN First, come prepared with the right tools – at least a pair of long-handled tongs, roasting forks, and aluminum foil. To prepare corn like a native, soak the corn in water with the husks still on, for at least a half hour. Place corn around the inside rim of the fire pit and turn
a chance to teach kids about respecting
often with tongs. Check after about
nature. Remind them that bark is the
15-20 minutes (a parent should do this,
tree’s skin and they should only collect
carefully peeling back a section of husk)
Building a campfire with your kids is a
pieces on the ground or from fallen
and cook longer if needed. The outer
great way for them to learn a new skill
trees, never live trees (even when
husks will be crispy, but inside the corn
while you sneak in some safety lessons.
it’s peeling). Help kids layer bark or
will be steamed and yummy!
Start by showing them how many
newspaper, twigs, sticks and finally, the
useful materials they can find in the
firewood, so that air can feed the fire.
coat the potato with butter and double
natural world around them. Have them
Later, show everyone how to properly
wrap in aluminum foil, then place on
collect dry twigs and sticks and look for
extinguish the fire.
the outer rim of the campfire’s bed
nature’s best fire-starter, birch bark. It’s
For baked potatoes, show kids how to
of hot coals. Turn every 10 minutes. A parent or an older kid can begin
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STILLMAN ROGERS PHOTOGRAPHY.
TIPS FOR A TECH-FREE FAMILY VACATION
checking how thoroughly it has been cooked after 45 minutes.
5. GETTING CREATIVE
For a very simple meal, let kids spear
For many kids, both boys and girls,
a hot dog or sausage on a long roasting
building fairy furniture or structures
fork and cook it over the fire. Be sure to
from twigs and other found objects is a
show them how to hold it in the heat
chance to be creative. Bring hemp twine
but not direct flame, so it won’t burn.
or heavy brown thread and scissors
3. GOING WILD Ask park rangers or campground staff
and an active imagination. Tie crossed twigs with twine to make anything from a simple raft to a chair – or maybe even a four-poster bed with a birch
what animals are native to the area.
bark mattress and leafy canopy. Layer
Ask if they have a kid’s scavenger hunt
in a little folklore and tell them to set
notebook (many do) but if not, you
up the evening’s work for the fairies
can make your own ahead of time or
to find in the night – they often leave
with your child at the campsite, using
gifts as a thank you! Other simple
sketches to help them recognize each
crafts are leaf rubbings and birch-bark
animal. Challenge your kids to spot as
cutouts: Simply draw a design on bark,
many as possible. To make it even more
and cut out to make tree or window
challenging, add birds and insects to
ornaments.
the list. Take this opportunity to talk about how wild animals differ from pets or those in zoos, including their reactions to humans. You can also talk about how humans impact them, the dangers of feeding wild animals or leaving food or trash where bears can
LURA SEAVEY is a freelance writer with a mission: to encourage families to travel and play together. She write regularly for PLANETWARE. COM,
is the author of several children’s books and co-author of Fun with the Family in Vermont and New Hampshire.
smell it.
4. FAUNA FOR FUN Fauna can be lots of fun for kids when they realize how many kinds of different plants make up the sea of green around them. Come prepared with a notebook, blank paper, pencils, and crayons or colored pencils. Set up a scavenger hunt and look for specific plants, or have the kids draw the ones they find. How are they different from each other? Beyond learning about nature, a great side bonus is encouraging kids (and parents) to slow down and take in the details of the beauty around them. While reminding them never to pick wild flowers or take parts off live plants, you can encourage them to collect interesting souvenirs such as fallen leaves, acorns, or pine cones. Tip: Don’t let the kids know they are about to learn something – you can make nearly anything into a game or competition.
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THE MAINE TRIFECTA Looking to play more than just one great golf course on your next vacation? Want to go someplace that you can relax and not spend an arm and a leg? The Maine Trifecta is the perfect solution! Here is a unique deal called the “Maine Trifecta,” which allows golfers to play three beautiful courses; Spring Meadows in Gray, Fox Ridge in Auburn and Poland Spring in Poland. This deal includes all of the green fees and carts for 18 holes each day plus 2 nights lodging, and 4 meals at the Poland Spring Resort.
POLAND SPRING GOLF COURSE is considered the oldest golf course in America. Famed architect, Donald Ross, designed the Links style course. Spectacular views of the White Mountains, velvet bend grass greens, beautiful well maintained fairways, ponds, and tees for all abilities.
SPRING MEADOWS GOLF COURSE A naturally beautiful and challenging layout offering plush fairways and superb greens. “A venue worth the drive… a sweetly sublime design from Maine architect laureate Brad Booth.” Golf Digest
FOX RIDGE GOLF COURSE Rated among Maine’s most challenging 18-hole golf courses and former home of the Maine Open. Designed to take advantage of the natural lay of the lay, which will demand every shot in your bag. Fox Ridge is ranked top 10 in Maine by Golf Digest.
THE MAINE TRIFECTA PACKAGE The Maine Trifecta Package includes 2-nights lodging at the Poland Spring Resort, which has comfortable accommodations in three different inns, or cottages. All meals are served at the Maine Inn, buffet style, all-you-caneat. The Resort has loads of amenities including grass tennis courts, swimming, bocce, shuffleboard, boating, and lots more. This rate is per person, double occupancy, plus 17% service charge, and Maine sales tax. FMI Call (207) 998-4351, find us on Facebook or go to: MAINETRIFECTA.COM.
ROUTE 26
The road to many Maine adventures
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OCALS AND VISITORS FROM EVERY CORNER OF THE WORLD, ARE ENCOURAGED TO GO AND EXPERIENCE THESE RARE, UNIQUE PLACES all
less than an hour from each other on the picturesque Route 26 in western Maine. The road meanders through gorgeous countryside and boasts culturally, historically, and ecologically significant attractions. Just 30 minutes north of Portland, a family can spend a day or several days visiting these destinations for very little money – a true value! The gems include: The Maine Wildlife Park, New Gloucester Shaker Village, Poland Spring Resort and Golf Course, Maine State Building Museum, Poland Spring Bottling Museum, McLaughlin Garden and Homestead and Oxford Casino and Hotel. Fenn Park has it all! Located
video analysis to on course
across from the 18-hole
instruction!
Poland Spring Resort you
Poland Mining Camps is located
will find miniature golf, a
in Poland, Maine and our
disc golf park with private
primary business is to cater
and group golf lessons and
to the needs of the pegmatite
a delux driving range. Plus,
mineral collector, enthusiast
you can reward yourself
or geologist, whether as an
at the ice cream shop that
individual or as a group. Our
serves Gifford’s Ice Cream
customers have exclusive
specializing in cones, sundaes
access to famous pegmatite
and more!
quarries and allowed to
The driving range at Poland
Recreation - Wildlife - History - Culture
Visit the Gems of
Maine Wildlife Park
McLaughlin Garden Homestead
26 Route
Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village
collect mineral specimens,
Spring Resort stretches over
study the geology and enjoy
330 yards in length with
the opportunity unavailable
spectacular views of Mount
to the general public.
Washington. There is a
ABOVE: Resting lynx at Maine Wildlife Park PHOTO MICHAEL LEONARD
Smedberg’s roadside stand
Poland Spring Gayle’s delicious baked beans Resort ~ Preservation Park ~ Maine State Building
ornaments, to their own One
practice bunker and several
was originally built in 1967
Cow Homemade Ice Cream
and chicken pies. Smedberg’s
different target greens for
and is owned and operated
that’s “udderly delicious.”
fully-stocked greenhouses
you to work on different
by Roger and Gayle Smedberg
Smedberg’s Crystal Spring Farm
distances and clubs in your
and Roger Smedberg Jr. From
is an experience unlike any
hardy perennials, fertilizer,
bag. The Golf Learning Center
made-in-Maine products
other. Stop by and check out
soils, as well as seedlings
has all facets of improving
like maple syrup, honey,
their homemade baked goods
and plants. Smedberg’s all-
your game covered from
fruit salsa, soaps, and
including pies, bread, and
natural, home-grown beef,
feature beautiful annuals, www.gemsof26.com
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Fenn Park at Poland Spring Resort
DRIVING RANGE DISC GOLF MINI GOLF ABOVE: Smedberg’s Farm Celebrates their 50th
Gifford’s Ice Cream Eli’s Root Beer Floats & More! Bring your family and friends! Open until dusk All Summer! 547 Maine Street (Route 26) Poland Spring www.polandspringresort.com
pork, and lamb are raised on
option of inside service with
the farm, fed from the field
seating, a walk up window or
with no added hormones.
drive thru service for your
Also available: chicken,
convenience.
turkey, seafood and live
Dennis and Julie Creaser
miss a stop at Smedberg’s
have turned their love of
Crystal Spring Farm.
gemstones and jewelry into
Oxford Casino, located in the
a thriving small business
heart of southern Maine,
which specializes in
just minutes from Exit 63
Maine gemstones (Maine
off the Maine Turnpike is
tourmaline, Maine amethyst),
your destination for wicked
fine jewelry and custom
good fun. The casino offers
design. Dennis has dedicated
a unique gaming and
over 20 years to gemcutting
entertainment experience
and jewelry design – and the
unlike any other. From table
pursuit of Maine gemstones.
games to slot machines,
He facets and carves gems
their non-stop gaming action
with one goal in mind: create
delivers a thrill a minute to
the brightest, cleanest, most
fortune seekers, and their
beautiful jewel possible.
on-site restaurant and full
He designs jewelry to
bar provide places to refuel.
perfectly enhance, perfectly
The Inside Scoop offers their
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Creaser Jewelers owners
lobster. You won’t want to
compliment a beautiful
own delicious homemade ice
gemstone. Julie has more
cream that is made onsite!
than 12 years experience
They have soft serve ice
in business management
cream featuring flavor-bursts,
and customer service and a
fresh waffle cones, yummy
lifetime of appreciation for
sweet treats. They also offer
fine jewelry. This, combined
non-dairy treats, sugar-free
with her knowledge of styles
ice cream, ice cream cakes
and trends, both current and
and Inside Paws Treats for
traditional, guarantee their
furry customers. You have the
customers’ satisfaction.
• Expert in-house repair & jewelry restoration • Fine Jewelry
• Maine Tourmaline
• Custom Design
• Maine Amethyst
• Gem Cutting
• Mineral Museum
145 Main Street, South Paris, Maine • 800.686.7633 • www.creaserjewelers.com •
Summer Camping HAVERSACK PHOTOOS BY TIM MACDONALD, WHITE PINE STUDIOS
GEAR REVIEW Text: KAY STEPHENS
HAVERSACK The 2018 Haversack by Raging River Trading Co. is packed with all the features any outdoor adventurer could ask for. This compact haversack is handmade with high quality military specification materials, specifically,
main compartment has Velcro closer flaps at the top to hold gear securely in
FLOWFOLD WALLET
place. To secure your gear, there is Molly
Made right here in Maine from reclaimed
webbing on the front, bottom, side sleeve
sail material, Flowfold builds minimalist
and shoulder pad, which is great for any
outdoor gear for everyday adventures.
add-on equipment, such as a bed roll,
Their wallet is lightweight (only .07
tarp, knife, etc. Under the flap on the
oz) and very durable. I thought my last
front panel, you’ll find an axe or hatchet
wallet was slim, but when I transferred
sleeve, a very useful feature. For 2018,
my cards and cash into it, the Flowfold
Raging River has added a cinch-close
wallet was noticeably thinner and lighter
water bottle pocket complete with a
weight. This design features a cash
camo-colored stainless steel water bottle.
pocket, two ID windows and two hidden
Raging River Trading Co. is Veteran-
rear card pockets. This wallet is built for
owned and operated by Dan Edwards, a
outdoor adventure, weather resistant,
20-year Veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard.
and backed by a lifetime warranty. Using
These Haversacks are made to be used
sailcloth technology, it is supposed to
1000D Nylon Cordura with a Raging River
and last a life time; they are great to
float, if accidentally dropped in the
Trading Co. Nylon liner. It comes with
keep gear sorted and at the ready...
water, which is a huge bonus for anglers
with two zippered inside pockets that
an excellent carry system for all your
and water sports enthusiasts. Made with
will keep anything of value safe and
Bushcraft, hiking, hunting and outdoor
a Lifetime Warranty, these wallets range
secure. It also has a nice map pocket
adventures. Price: $99.95
from $12 to $40 and you may never need
incorporated into the back outside panel for easy access while on the move. The
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--ALEX RIBAR
another one after that!
-- STANLEY J. RINTZ
JETBOIL FLASH PERSONAL COOKING SYSTEM The Jetboil Flash Personal Cooking System is efficient, compactible, and lightweight. I’ve used it on week-long Appalachian Trail hikes and overnight campouts, and I’ve never felt I needed anything different. It can boil two cups of cold water in two minutes due to its high-speed burner. Be sure to push the ignite button on low gas and then increase the flame to avoid burning the hair off your hand. The one-liter, insulated cooking cup is easy to handle while hot because its notched bottom and side strap make it easy to detach from the burner and pour into a bowl or
LOWA RENEGADE GTX MID
bag. I would avoid cooking saucy pasta a much heavier boot, but wear like a
meals directly in it, since it will scorch
trail runner. Splashing across a stream
the sides. A two-cup bowl is included
or mucking it up on a wet trail is no
and is great for instant oats or grits. All
From a wooded walk along the Maine
problem with weatherproof Renegades,
amenities pack into the cooking cup to
coast to an ascent of majestic Katahdin
owing to a Gore-Tex lining inside and
about the size of a Nalgene water bottle,
to the rigors of an Appalachian Trail
water repellent coating outside. When it
making it weigh only 15 ounces. If you
thru-hike, Lowa Renegade GTX Mid
comes to fit, hiking boots are as varied as
want to go fancier than instant coffee,
boots are up to the task. Lightweight
hiker’s feet, but the Lowa Renegade GTX
you can purchase a French press add-on,
and comfortable, these 2.5-pound boots
Mid gets high marks for its true-to-size
which can all fold up into the cooking
are trail-ready right out of the box, with
build, snug heel and roomy toe box. Size
system conveniently as well. Given its
minimal breaking in required. Nicely
options range from 7.5 to 15 in men’s
convenience and efficiency, the Jetboil
cushioned around the ankle, with solid
and 5.5 to 11 in women’s, plus narrow,
is a great companion to have along the
leather uppers, an easy and secure lacing
medium and wide widths. Downside:
trail. Prices range from $75 to $100 and
system of locking hooks, wrap-around
the toe rand tends to separate where
$10 extra for the coffee press add-on.
rand, and a knobby, grippy Vibram
it’s fused together, but this is easily
sole, Renegades provide the support of
remedied with epoxy. Price: $230
--JOHN BREERWOOD
-- CAREY KISH
AUGUSTA
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WESTERN LAKES & MOUNTAINS
in your orbit...
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ABOVE AND BELOW COURTESY OF BETHEL CHAMBER
BETHEL
PHOTO BY TODD TOWLE PHOTOGRAPHY
B
ETHEL IS A YEAR-ROUND OUTDOOR
PARADISE. Summer brings excellent hiking, biking, paddling, camping, and fishing, or
just relaxing near a local swimming hole or at a spa. A wide variety of lodging and shopping, as well as dining options to suit every taste, await
This is a lovely time of
year to get outside and do some hiking, paddling, biking, wildlife watching, or sightseeing. Come enjoy all that Bethel’s mountain village has to offer: wonderful community events,
you. The Bethel area is host to many wonderful
performances, shopping, golf,
events in the summer and fall months. Experience
mountain biking, and lots
the historic village and beautiful mountain landscapes. From canoeing and fly fishing one of
more at Sunday River Resort. Campgrounds are open and local accommodations await;
the many local rivers, streams or ponds to miles of
visit this summer and explore
cycling, hiking and mountain bike trails, Bethel is a
what Bethel has to offer
true four-season recreational destination.
during each unique season.
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WESTERN LAKES & MOUNTAINS
events | Bethel Area
Be sure to check activitymaine.com for the most up-to-date information. JUNE 15-17 Trek Across Maine A three-day, 180-mile cycling event from the mountains of Sunday River to the sea in Belfast, benefitting the American Lung Association. lung.org/ get-involved/events, 800-543-2754
JULY 20-21 New England Forest Rally Sunday River & surrounding area. Regional and national rally racing pros take on the back roads of western Maine and northern New Hampshire. newenglandforestrally.com
JULY 6-7 River Rock Music Festival Sunday River. Presented by Lighthouse Events, this Christian music celebration has some of the top artists in Christian music coming to perform in the mountains. riverrockfestival.com, 800-543-2754
JULY 21:Molly Ockett Day & Molly Ockett Day Classic Road Races Bethel Town Common. Bethel’s biggest and most beloved event for over 50 years. Artists and crafters, parade, live music, kids’ entertainment, frog jumping contest, food, fireworks, & more. Road races: 5- and 1-mile runs, 1-mile kids’ run, diaper dash too! Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce. mollyockettday.com, 207-824-2282
JULY 6-AUGUST 5 23rd Annual Source to Sea Androscoggin River Watershed Council, whose mission is to continuously improve environmental quality, encourage stewardship and promote healthy and prosperous communities in the Androscoggin Watershed, hosts a journey of nearly 170 miles, from Umbagog to the Atlantic Ocean in Merrymeeting Bay. androscogginwatershed.org 207-754-8158 JULY 7 29th Annual Bethel Art Fair Bethel Town Common. Enjoy the work of local artists and artisans, musical entertainment, fireworks and more. Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce, bethelartfair.com, 800-442-5826
JULY 21-22 57th Annual Western Maine Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show Telstar Regional High School, 284 Walkers Mills Rd. (Rt. 26), Bethel. Gems, minerals, crystals, books, magazines, fossils, jewelry, door prizes, museum-quality displays, gem raffle, and much more. Entrance fee $3, under 12 is FREE. 9am-4pm. mincoll@megalink.net, 207-665-2759 JULY 27-29 Tough Mountain Challenge Sunday River. Thrillseeking competitors face natural and man-made obstacles on a 5k alpine
terrain course. toughmountain.com, 800-543-2754 AUG. 4 Andover Olde Home Days Andover Town Common. Parade, antique car displays, exhibits, photo contest, art & flower shows, crafts, firemen’s muster, horse show, plenty of food & music. 207-392-3761 AUG. 4 Maine State Kids’ Triathlon Make it a weekend in Bethel. Children ages 8-14 may enjoy this fun, untimed triathlon. 100 yard swim, 3 mile bike ride, 1 mile run start and finish at Angevine Park. Hosted by Bethel Outing Club. Register online. mainestatetriathlon.com/kids-tri SEPT. 7-9 Maine Brew Fest Sunday River. A craft beer bonanza featuring as many as 50 beer selections from around Maine plus live music, food, a disc golf tournament, and familyfriendly activities in the Mountain Park. sundayriver.com, 800-5432754 SEPT. 15 21st Annual Harvestfest & Chowdah Cookoff Bethel Town Common. An old-fashioned fun fall festival with arts & crafts, chowder cook-off of local restaurants, Maine baked potatoes, apple pie contest, live music, wagon rides, and kids’ activities. Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce. bethelharvestfest.com, 207-824-2282
SEPT. 27- 29 29th Annual Maine Mountains Jeep Jamboree. Our challenging trails, the beautiful New England fall setting and the awesome trail guides are just a few of the reasons why this event is so popular. On Saturday at 9am, come see over 180 Jeeps parade through the town of Bethel. jeepjamboreeusa.com, 530-333-4777 SEPT. 29 Mt. Abram Ski Club Golf Scramble The Bethel Inn Resort. Participate in this annual fund raiser to support the Mt. Abram Ski Club, a non-profit organization providing education and scholarships related to snow sports for the youth in Western Maine. skiclub@mtabram.com OCT. 5-7 Fall Festival & North American Wife Carrying Championship Sunday River. Saturday’s legendary North American Wife Carrying Championship and Sunday’s New England Cornhole Championship are the center of the party featuring live music, the Blue Mountain Arts & Crafts Fair, and activities for the whole family, usually among peak foliage. sundayriver.com, 800-543-2754
Bethel Outdoor Adventures & Campgroup is a family friendly campground and outdoor adventure business on the banks of the Androscoggin River, close to the center of Bethel. They provide a beautiful river front campground for RVs and tenters, as well as canoe, kayak, paddle board and drift boat rentals, guided fishing and guided trips. Their burgeoning tube business is perfect for those hot, lazy mid summer days, or try out their single span Burma Bridge to Hastings Island. Your visit with Bethel Outdoor Adventure and Campground is sure to be adventurous and is a natural complement to the many outdoor activities available locally. On site is the GEM AND MINERAL Sluice providing undercover fun and education for the entire family. They sell buckets of material gathered from local mines, and you ‘sluice’ it carefully looking for local gems and minerals - beryl, amethyst, tourmaline, quartz, mica, feldspar, apatite, lepidolite - and more. Everybody gets goodies that can be identified using their handy identification board. Buckets cost $27.50, $55.00, or $110.00. Try out the antique cast - iron hand pump, just in the days of old. ROCKSME.BIZ The sluice is open late May through mid October. 207-824-4224.
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PHOTOOS BY TIM MACDONALD, WHITE PINE STUDIOS
BUSH crafting FOUR BUSHCRAFTING SKILLS TO MASTER THIS SUMMER By ALEX RIBAR
A
lthough it sounds mystical and mysterious, the art of Bushcraft is really just using the skills that our ancestors developed to survive in the wilderness. The origin of the phrase “Bushcraft”
comes from skills used in the bush country of Australia. Before electricity and the advancement in technology, humans had to study their surroundings and figure out how to use what Mother Nature provided in order to thrive in an outdoor environment. Even in urban areas, where the average person takes clean water, shelter and abundance of readily available food for granted, there has been a renewed interest in Bushcraft, particularly, in the last decade. Many people from all walks of
1. FIRE STARTING This skill provides warmth, security and the ability to cook food and purify water. The two most common Bushcraft fire-starting skills for beginners are flint
life have been practicing or seeking ways to get back to the basics of fire-
and steel and ferrocerium rods with a
starting, hunting, fishing, shelter-building and navigation, among other
striker. (The spine of a knife could also
skills. Either way, there are many levels of Bushcraft to learn and master as a hobby or to just get outdoors and practice, with family and friends, which could actually could help you or others in a time of need. Here
work well for this). The skill level for these two fire starting methods are easy to moderate. First, obtain a piece of flint and a piece
are some of the basics everyone should learn for fun or for that “just-in-
of high carbon steel as well as an item
case” moment.
called char cloth. To use, hold the char cloth under your thumb on the flint in your non-dominant hand. Then, in a downward motion with your dominant hand, strike the flint with the striker to
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produce sparks that will cause the char cloth to smolder. Place the char cloth in a pre-made tinder bundle of dried grasses, birch bark shavings, etc. and blow or wave to ignite. You should have kindling ready to place onto your nest of flames and like Tom Hanks in Castaway, you have fire! The second method uses a ferrocerium rod and striker. As in the first method, you should have a tinder bundle (dried grasses, birch bark shavings etc.) prepared in advance as well as kindling. To use, scrape the striker across the ferrocerium rod. This produces very hot sparks, which will fall onto your tinder bundle, producing flame. These items are best purchased on eBay, Etsy, or Amazon, etc.
3. WILD EDIBLES Food and water are the next essential skills on your list. Some of the most common and familiar wild foods found throughout Maine during the spring and summer are easy to find: blueberries, cattails, dandelions, and even pine needles. All of these can be prepared for nutrients to sustain you if need be. For example: Cattail (Typha Latifolia) is full of starch/carbohydrates. The stalk and roots can be eaten and the fluff at the top can be used for fire tinder. To harvest cattails, you have to dig out (not pull out) the root or else the roots will break off under ground. The stalk can be peeled to reveal a soft center ready to eat. The roots should be washed and cleaned first. You can either roast both the stalk and roots over a fire or eat raw;
2. SHELTER BUILDING Elongated exposure to the elements can be your downfall, depending on the time of year and weather conditions. To
both will provide you with well-needed energy and nourishment.
4. WATER PURIFYING Luckily in Maine, there are abundant
learn how to build a shelter to survive
water sources everywhere you go: in
a night or longer in the outdoors, start
brooks, ponds, rivers and lakes. To purify
with the most basic shelter — a debris
before drinking, water should be brought
shelter. This is constructed out of
to a roiling boil for at least one minute
anything that is in the immediate area.
and at altitudes greater than 6,562 feet
For example, arrange dead branches
(greater than 2,000 meters). Boil for
along the side of a downed tree and
three minutes. If you don’t have the
cover it with pine boughs to provide a
means to boil, dig a hole next to a water
space underneath to protect you from
source (such as a stream) and let the
the elements. Leaves, boughs and grass
water naturally filter through the ground
also make a great insulator on the floor
to your hole. This is still better than
of your shelter to protect you from the
drinking directly from the water source
elements.
itself as the earth acts as a filter.
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ALEX RIBAR is a Bushcraft expert and former Marine who was an Infantry Squad Leader and NCO (Non-Commissioned Officer) that held a second MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) as one of two Company Armorers (Gun Smiths). Alex has completed a Maine Guide course, is working toward multiple registered Maine Guide licenses, and is pursuing a career in outdoor adventure. He and his son Logan were featured on the History Channel show ALONE (Season 4) in 2016. For more information on Bushcraft skills, visit his YouTube channel @LIBERTYROGUEOUTDOORS
PHOTOS BY WHITE PINE STUDIOS. THEY OFFER PORTRAITURE WHERE YOU WANT IT, WITH ON SITE SERVICES. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE BEAUTIFUL MAINE OUTDOORS, OR BRING FOCUS TO YOUR BUSINESS IN ACTION. CONTACT: TIM@WHITEPINESTUDIOS.NE (207) 619-4977.
RANGELEY & OQUOSSOC a summer paradise
Text: BOBBIE RANDOLPH
M
AINE’S RANGELEY LAKES REGION INCLUDES MORE THAN THE 10-SQUARE-
double kayaks, canoes and
MILE LAKE itself, extending to five other large lakes and hundreds of smaller
standup paddleboards can
lakes and ponds. Add rivers and streams, two mountains – Saddleback and The
be rented by the hour, day
Horn — just east of the lake, and mile after mile of forests. What do you get? A paradise for those who love the great outdoors and all the activities it invites. Fishing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, climbing, camping, cycling, wildlife watching or just lazing
or week. Ecopelagicon also offers tours and lessons in all three sports. You can find equipment and
beside the lake – whatever your summer bliss, you’ll find it here.
clothing for all your water
Hikers and climbers have
species that nest alongside
a beach with lifeguards; it
activities at Rangeley Region
their choice of woodland
the course.
charges a small day-use fee.
Sports Shop in Rangeley or
To explore the lakes and
at Rivers Edge Sports Shop in
trails or several mountains.
All the lakes and ponds
sports and other outdoor
Bald Mountain Hiking Trail,
surrounded by forest makes
ponds and enjoy the wildlife
between Rangeley and
a prime wildlife habitat,
that make their homes on the
Mooselookmeguntic lakes,
and moose-watching and
shore, rent a canoe or kayak
lodging options. The Rangeley
climbs to an altitude of 2,443
photography is one of
at Ecopelagicon Kayak Rentals
Inn and Tavern overlooking
feet for 360-degree views over
the region’s most popular
(ecopelagicon.com) on Pond
Haley Pond in the center of
both lakes.
activities. If roadside
Street in Rangeley. Single and
AJ Cycles (207-864-2850) on
The area has plenty more
“stakeouts” between Rangeley
Maine Street in downtown
and Eustis — a favorite
Rangeley rents and sells fat
moose-spotting spot — aren’t
bikes. They are a full-service
enough, take a moose-
bike shop, if your bike needs
watching tour with prize-
a tune-up or repairs. Take
winning moose caller Matt
a rental from AJ’s to the
Tinker through Green Farm
extensive network of trails
Guide Service.
at the Rangeley Lakes Trail
Oquossoc.
With lakes on every side,
Center (RANGELEYLAKESTRAILSCENTER.
it’s hard not to spend some
COM).
time enjoying water sports.
Joey & Sheryl Morton Owners
Directly on Rangeley Lake “Open Year Round”
Town & Lake Motel & Cottages
Golfers will appreciate the
Lakeside Park, on Main Street
scenic Mingo Springs Golf Course,
in Rangeley, has a free sandy
a favorite of both beginners
beach with lifeguards, picnic
and scratch players. Although
tables and changing rooms,
P.O. Box 47, 2668 Main Street Rangeley, ME 04970
the course is relatively short,
while Rangeley Lake State Park,
it’s challenging, and birders
on the lake’s south shore, has
Email. info@rangeleytownandlake.com
love it for the variety of
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HIGH PEAKS RANGELEY / OQUOSSOC
Caryn Dreyfuss, Broker
Buying? Selling? Investing? Contact Me Directly
(207) 233-8275
2478 Main Street, Rangeley, ME • Cell caryndreyfuss@morton-furbish.com • realestateinrangeley.com
PHOTO Nice views from Mingo Springs Golf Course
Mingo Springs Golf Course Since 1923
18 HOLES OVERLOOKING RANGELEY LAKE Public welcome
•
Tee times recommended
Driving Range
Food & Drink
Leagues & Tournaments
Trail & Bird Walk
Lessons & Rentals
Memberships Available
207-864-5021 | 43 Country Club Road • Rangeley, Maine | mingosprings.com
town, has rooms with lake and mountain views, as well as a farm-to-table dining room. Rooms at the pet-friendly Town and Lake Motel, are on a beach within easy walking distance of restaurants and shops, have beautiful lakefront views; some have well-equipped kitchenettes. Caryn Dreyfuss Real Estate can help you find your own little spot of heaven in the Rangeley region, whether it’s a cozy cabin in the woods or a family-sized lakeside retreat. Start the day with an omelet or eggs benedict at The Gingerbread House Restaurant on routes 4 and 17 in Oquossoc or savor their signature crabcakes at dinner on the wrap-around porch. The Red Onion Restaurant in Rangeley is known for pizza but has a long menu of sandwiches, too. Find plenty of take-out options for trail lunches and picnics at family-owned Keep’s Corner Café and Bakery (207-864-2262) on Main Street.
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FOREST THERAPY T
An Ancient Ritual for Modern-day Mindfulness
oday, human beings are more detached from nature than ever before. It is vital that we find ways to keep that connection alive in our modern world and Forest Therapy is one way of doing just
Photos and Text By MISHKA VISCARDI, DIRECTOR RAVYN WALKS • GUIDED FOREST THERAPY WALKS
that.
reduces the stress hormone cortisol,
individual’s life-force. Unlike a hike
has piqued the interest of many
meaning participants of a forest therapy
or outdoor adventure class, this is a
healthcare practitioners and nature
walk usually leave feeling a sense of
practice in simply observing and does
lovers. It is admired for its health
improved health and a positive change
not require any naturalist training or
benefits and the ease with which it aids
in mood overall.
outdoor experience. As one wanders,
In the past few years, Forest Therapy
people in reconnecting with nature. The
Forest Therapy Walks, as they are
nature may provide the therapy they
practice found its conception in Japan
known in the States, support health,
seek. The guide does not act as a
under a different name. Shinrin-Yoku,
happiness, and well -being, through
therapist but is merely there to open the
or “Forest Bathing” as it translates,
reconnection with nature. Walks are
door to one’s connection with nature.
has been prescribed to folks in Japan
intended to promote wellness through a
for several decades with the support
series of slow-paced sensory-awareness
United States, organizations such as
of the government. Shinrin-Yoku was
and mindfulness practices where guides
the Association of Nature and Forest
founded under the intuitive belief that
invite participants to interact with
Therapy are working hard to inform
spending time in nature is good for
nature in new ways. Forest Therapy is
people of this exciting new field
our health. Since its first appearance
unique in that it can’t be characterized
of wellness. ANFT is training new
in the Japanese healthcare system, it
as “therapy” or “outdoor recreation” in
guides each year, currently certifying
has caught the attention of the world
any traditional sense. It is a practice
hundreds of practitioners across the
and has spread its roots to many other
of slowing down, unplugging and
country and the world at large. Guides
countries, undergoing much research to
wandering through nature as a means
have incredibly varying occupations
prove its benefits. Studies have shown
to deepen connections, open and
that spending up to an hour in nature
answer questions, and revitalize each
As the practice emerges in the
[ see “Forest,” page 44 ]
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and experience; from nurses to farmers, artists to bushcrafters, folks from all age groups and all walks of life. Under ANFT’s guidelines, a full Forest Therapy Walk consists of several guided invitations; beginning by opening the senses, then moving through and interacting with nature in a mindful way, and ending with a light council, where participants reflect on their experiences as they enjoy freshly foraged tea. Each walk lasts two to three hours, and are lead with the intent of being safe and as accessible as possible while maintaining the Leave No Trace principle. If the sound of a walk interests you, the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy has a Guide Locator Map with a growing database of guides around the globe. Find a guide near you and learn more about the walks they provide. No matter what environment Happy passengers at the Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes Railroad in Phillips
you are in, there is always something positive to be
PHOTO COURTESY OF ALANA’S FINE PHOTOGRAPHY IN STRONG, MAINE
gained from spending a little time outside.
The Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes Railroad is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, dedicated to the preservation and restoration of one of the original two-foot narrow gauge railroads that were unique to the state of Maine. This railroad, located in the mountainous region of Franklin County, was the longest of the five two-foot railways that once serviced the state. The SR&RL RR operates most weekends from Memorial Day through mid October. Please note that all trains run subject to the availability of equipment and manpower; if steam is the primary focus of your visit then we suggest calling in advance
MISHKA VISCARDI is an ANFT certified practitioner and founder of Ravyn Walks, a guided forest therapy service in Western Mass. A Smith College alumna with a degree in Sociology, she brings to the field her passion for nature, love of people, creativity, craftsmynship, and love of mentorship. When she isn’t guiding walks, she works as a Wilderness Skills Instructor and a Personal Care Attendant.
Rangeley
Nineteenth Century Phillips was a
busy stop on the Sandy River Line. The railroad had its shops and car repair sheds just across the river. Today your visit will enthrall you with our
22mi
Kingfield 16mi Phillips
55mi Augusta
restored equipment and a one hour guided tour - an unforgettable ride
back into history!
Take a train ride back into the history of Franklin County on the County’s unique narrow gauge railroad Ad 2018.indd 44 Summer summer / fall | 12018
All trains leave from 128 Bridge Street
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HIGH PEAKS N
OT ONLY DOES THE MAINE’S HIGH PEAKS region offer the best outdoor activities you could ever dream of, our small towns and villages will make you feel right at home with plenty of dining, shopping, art and cultural activities and more.
Just take a breath and feast on the views. There’s so much to do and see in our backyard. Make plans for a day trip, long weekend or stay for a week or two! Once you’ve experienced the “Mountains of Possibilities,” you’ll be coming back — again and again. PHOTO COUTESY OF SUGARLOAF
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PHOTO COUTESY OF CARRABASSETT REGION NEMBA
STRATTON
Where the gossip flows as much as the coffee!!
events |
Be sure to check activitymaine.com for the most up-to-date information. JUNE 22-24 Family Fun Days in the Village of Stratton Experience old-fashioned, small town Maine fun this weekend in Eustis and Stratton. Family Fun Days will have events Friday through Sunday. Activities include: karaoke, yard sales, a parade bounce house and giant water slides, family games, a pie contest and the 18 hole golf tournament. JUNE 30 16th Annual Kingfield POPS The Kingfield POPS returns June 30th for the 16th annual festival.
Serving Lunch & Dinner Home-Cooked Meals Pizza • Burgers • Steak • Fish Hot & Cold Sandwiches Drink & Draa Specials Arcade • Pool Tables • Cornhole Live Entertainment on Weekends Li Trailer Parking — NEW ROOMS — ATV & Snowmobile Trail Access Great Cross Country Skiing! Check Out Our New Trailside Deck with Open Fire Pit
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High Peaks
JULY 14-15 Carrabassett Backcountry Challenge The Town of Carrabassett Valley invites you to participate in the Carrabassett Backcountry Cycle Challenge, a mountain bike endurance event. The approximately 100K, 50K, and 25K courses will cover a great mix of backcountry mountain bike terrain winding through the beautiful, unspoiled forests and mountains of Carrabassett Valley and its surrounding communities. JULY 20-22 Kingfield Days JULY 28 Maine Huts & Trails hosts Brews & Views! Brews &
Views is a beer pairing dinner at Stratton Brook Hut, where we invite a talented guest chef to team up with Baxter Brewing to create a culinary experience like no other. At 1900’ with panoramic views of the Bigelow Mountain Range, the destination is just as memorable as the cuisine. Overnight reservations are required for this event and can be made by calling (207) 265-2400. For additional information call 207265-2400 or email lodging@mainehuts.org. AUGUST 4 Carrabassett Summer Festival The 13th Annual Carrabassett Summer Festival returns August 4th, 2018. Located off Route 27 in Carrabassett Valley on Old Huse Mill Rd. A FREE family event with fun for all ages. AUGUST 18 The Flume 5K & 10K Trail Race Join us Saturday, August 18th for Sugarloaf’s trail running race, The Flume. There are a 5K and 10K option for this rugged backcountry foot race through the Sugarloaf Nordic Trail network. OCTOBER 5-7 Sugarloaf Home Coming
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JULY 27-28 Farmington Summerfest Enjoy a day in downtown Farmington with music and vendors on Broadway. The annual festival includes a farmer’s market, food truck court, artists and crafts people, children’s parade, river float race, 5K run, and musical performances throughout the day and into the evening. downtownfarmington.com. AUGUST 3-5 The Wilton Blueberry Festival started in 1982 with a simple ‘Blueberry Church Bazaar’ and has grown into a two-day signature event for people to gather, socialize, and celebrate the heritage of this great region. 35 years running and averaging more than 60 unique events, the festival has something new to offer year after year. wiltonbbf.com.
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AUGUST 16 Tri-Chamber BBQ 5:00-7:00 pm, Wilson Lake Inn, 183 Lake Road, Wilton SEPTEMBER 16-22 Farmington Agricultural Fair A large midway, exhibit halls, livestock exhibits, animal pulling events, rides, and harness racing. farmingtonfairmaine.com 207-778-6083. SEPTEMBER 21 Seth Wescott & Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Annual ScolarshipGolf Classic. Sugarloaf Golf Course, Carabassett Valley
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HETHER YOU ARE A STUDENT OR A VISITOR, Farmington’s prime location among the rolling hills of western Maine is a perfect jumping-off point to winter adventures and R & R. This picturesque town is home to the University of Maine Farmington, named “One of America’s Best Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report for 15 consecutive years. In the old-fashioned downtown setting you’ll also find art galleries, plays, concerts, plus a diverse variety of shops and eateries. If you know a college-bound student who’s into the outdoors – really into the outdoors — the University of Maine at Farmington may be the perfect place for her or him to spend their college years. Perfectly located at the gateway to worldclass skiing and snowboarding, the University is also smack in the middle of some of the best hiking, mt. biking, camping, rafting, canoeing and kayaking in Maine.
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Uno Mas was opened in Farmington, Maine on December 6th, 2016 by a small team of seasoned restaurant folk with the idea that you shouldn’t have to drive to Portland to find great beer and bright, vibrant food and cocktails with ingredients made in-house, from scratch. Whether it’s the pico scooped up with hot chips fried from fresh-cut tortillas, or the tonic used in original cocktails, it is that “from-scratch” philosophy that informs everything they place on the menu, and at your table. Uno Mas’ curated draft list is in a constant state of thirstquenching flux, and features hard to find beers from the best breweries in Maine, New England, and beyond. While their menu features classics like fresh fajitas and a margarita that’s never even heard of sour mix, their chef is constantly delighting customers with innovative taco specials. Uno Mas bartenders work with fresh fruits and herbs to create original cocktails. Since their menu changes with the seasons, both first-timers and the most devoted regulars have a new Uno Mas experience waiting for them just around the bend. So whether you’re heading back from a day on the mountain, or just passing through, take a taco timeout and try some Mexican style in Western Maine. Who knows, maybe next time it will be your first stop.
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hikes & brews IN THE UPPER KENNEBEC RIVER VALLEY: MOXIE BALD MOUNTAIN & KENNEBEC RIVER BREWING CO.
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ast of Moxie Pond in Bald Mountain Township rises the long, undulating ridgeline of Moxie Bald Mountain, which tops out at 2,630 feet.
The Appalachian Trail traverses the mountain, leading hikers to extensive areas of open granite slabs and ledges. The 360-degree panorama atop Moxie Bald ranges from majestic Katahdin and other high peaks in Baxter State Park all the way to the Bigelows, Sugarloaf and Mt. Abraham. Follow the white blazes of the AT over the summit, then loop back around via the
Summer Ale and six other
summit bypass trail. A log AT lean-to at Bald Mountain
custom brews on tap, plus a
Brook makes a nice wayside coming and going. About
full menu of hearty pub fare.
ten miles round-trip. Traditional British-style
CAREY KISH of Mt. Desert Island is an avid beer drinker, editor of the AMC Maine Mountain Guide, and author of AMC’s Best Day Hikes Along the Maine Coast.
according to Jim Yearwood,
Resources
beers are what’s on tap in the
vice president of Northern
HIKE: Trailhead directions: From US 201 in The Forks, just
beautiful open-timbered log
Outdoors and the brewery’s
before the highway crosses the Kennebec River, turn east
lodge at Northern Outdoors
founder in 1996. They don’t
on Lake Moxie Road and follow it for 5.3 mi. Turn right on
in The Forks, Maine’s only
distribute, so you’ll have to
Troutdale Road and follow it along Moxie Pond, and at 12.9
whitewater rafting and
enjoy their beers onsite or
mi., reach a small parking area on the right; the sign for the
adventure resort with its
take home a fresh growler.
AT and Moxie Bald is on the left.
own brewery. Kennebec
Magic Hole IPA is the brewery’s
River Brewery is a throwback
bestselling flagship beer.
BREW: Kennebec River Brewery
to a neighborhood pub,
There’s also Let ‘Er Drift
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ROM MAINE’S HIGHEST PEAK, MT. KATAHDIN, TO ITS LARGEST LAKE, MOOSEHEAD, the Maine Highlands is made up of Piscataquis and Penobscot counties. This region offers outdoor adventures, historic and cultural experiences, culinary and craft brew delights, and thrilling
entertainment opportunities. Located in the center of Maine, there are more than 200 waterfalls, thousands of miles of trails, and dozens of lakes and rivers to explore. The famous Appalachian Trail runs right through these woods!
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F YOU WOULD ENJOY HAVING A GREAT TIME while lending your support to a visitor-
Businesses persevered during
with private baths, cable TV and
the difficult economic downturn
free wireless.
friendly town, Millinocket beckons. It is home to
paper mills in 2008 and 2014;
accommodations with a lot
stunning Baxter State Park, which in turn hosts the
The North Light Gallery, the Good
of amenities, the Katahdin Inn
Samaritan Thrift Store, and Moose
& Suites has you covered with
Prints (check out their stunning
large heated pool, hot tub,
wildlife photographs) are all on
exercise, game and play area,
Central Street. Anita Mueller and
plus a business center for those
her partner, Mark Picard, conduct
working during travel.
formidable Mt. Katahdin, named by the Penobscot Indians. Katahdin translates to “The Greatest Mountain,” Maine’s highest peak at 5,270 feet.
events | Highlands JULY 4 Independence Day Celebrations JULY 27 – AUG. 5 Maine State Fair AUG. 4 Riverwalk Festival, Newport AUG. 24 -26 American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront
KATAHDIN AREA JULY 4 Independence Day Celebration JULY 12-16 East Millinocket Summer Festival AUG. 5-12 Patten Summer Festival AUG. 17-19 Medway – Penobscot River Festival
photography workshops during
If you are looking for
Whether hiking Mt. Katahdin,
moose and foliage seasons
whitewater rafting, camping,
Marsha Donahue’s North Light
kayaking, swimming, fishing,
Gallery is a stellar example of how
taking a moose tour, or taking in
entrancing local art can be when
the scenery with a cocktail, there
meticulously displayed. Her
is something for every member
SEPT. 1-3 Sherman – Old Home Days
watercolors are exemplary.
of the family. All that fun while
Another local gem is the
helping this great town, makes
SEPT. 1-2 Springfield Fair
Young House Bed & Breakfast a
heading for Millinocket a very
SEPTEMBER 14 - 16 Trails End Festival
beautifully-preserved inn with
rewarding and worthwhile trip!
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suffered with the closing of its
five comfortable guest rooms,
AROOSTOOK COUNTY JULY 4 Houlton Fair JULY 14-19 Maine Potato Blossom Festival, Fort Fairfield AUG. 10-12 Ployes & Muskie Festival, Fort Kent AUG. 24-25 Houlton Potato Feast Days AUGUST 25-28 Crown of Maine Balloon Festival, Presque Isle
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TAKE A MONUMENTAL TRIP TO KATAHDIN WOODS & WATERS Text & Photos JOHANNA S. BILLINGS
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f you want to get away from it all, consider a trip to the new
However, the U.S. Interior Secretary
you enter true wilderness. Be sure
Ryan Zinke said in late 2017 he would
to pack your lunch, plenty of water
not recommend eliminating any of the
and anything else you might need for a
National Monument.
27 national monuments.
day. If you forget something, you’ll just
This location in Penobscot County,
of conserved land offering hiking
established by former President Barack
and other outdoor activities. You
Obama in August 2016, offers few of
could easily spend an entire vacation
currently free. Access to Baxter State
the amenities of modern life. You will
exploring just the national monument
Park is free for Maine residents but
find no large shopping centers and
and experience only a fraction of what
non-residents will have to pay a $15
cell service will be spotty at best. On
the 87,563 acres have to offer. If you
entrance fee per vehicle. Access to the
the other hand, it’s the perfect spot for
want to cover more ground, you can
North Woods is $10 per person per day
the person whose ideal vacation is to
visit the adjacent Baxter State Park,
for Maine residents and $15 per person
spend the day in nature without seeing
land owned by the Nature Conservancy
per day for non-residents.
another person. Because of its remote
or the North Woods, all of which also
location, there’s a good chance you will
offer a plethora of outdoor activities.
Katahdin Woods and Waters
Katahdin is part of a large region
get to see wildlife during your visit.
Katahdin’s main draw is the fact that
have to do without or lose the better part of the day going back for it. Admission to the monument is
Whichever area you visit, home base will most likely be Millinocket, which offers lodging, including hotels and
it is still totally undeveloped. At this
cabins, as well as restaurants. Perhaps
was in danger of having its designation
time, there is no park office or ranger
the most famous of the eateries is the
rescinded following the Trump
station, and no restaurants, snack bars
Appalachian Trail Cafe, a favorite stop
administration’s scrutiny of 27 of the
or even little stores on the property
nation’s national monuments.
yet. Millinocket is the last town before
Recently, the Katahdin monument
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among AT through- hikers. The AT includes approximately 30 miles through the national monument before it ends at the adjacent Baxter State Park. Trail hikers are allowed to sign the cafe ceiling tiles to celebrate their accomplishment and the restaurant offers some souvenirs. A couple of gift shops and information centers are located in town for more souvenirs and to help you plan your days. From Millinocket, you will need about an hour to drive to the Katahdin Loop Road, a 14-mile unpaved loop that offers scenic lookouts and access to trails. Start by taking Route 11, a.k.a the Katahdin Woods & Waters Scenic Byway, until you reach a dirt logging road called Swift Brook Road. You will follow this for 12 miles before you actually reach the monument and the loop road. Be aware that logging trucks have the right of way on these roads, so go slow and always let them pass. One of the nicest trails in the area of the Monument is Barnard Mountain, a 2.3-mile trail with spectacular views of Mount Katahdin, Katahdin Lake and beyond. The trailhead is located just off the Katahdin Loop Road before mile marker 12.
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From there, you must hike a mile or two down a logging trail in order to reach the actual Barnard Mountain trail. At the end of the hike, you will reach a picnic table perched on a rock and an overlook of the woods and waters in the distance. You may even see moose near the summit where they hang out in the summer. For more information on how to plan your trip, visit NPS.GOV/KAWW/PLANYOURVISIT/INDEX.HTM. For more information about the Barnard Mountain Trail visit: MAINETRAILFINDER.COM/TRAILS/TRAIL/BARNARD-MOUNTAIN-TRAIL JOHANNA S. BILLINGS is a nationally award-winning writer and photographer based in Steuben. She enjoys going to remote areas for hiking vacations planned by her husband, Sean.
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MOOSEHEAD Lake PHOTOS COURTESY OF NORTHEAST WHITEWATER
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OCATED OVER 1000 FEET ABOVE THE LEVEL OF THE SEA, LIES THE WORLD-FAMOUS MOOSEHEAD LAKE. Surrounded by majestic mountain peaks, Moosehead Lake is a destination high above
the rest. Home to an abundant population of moose, this part of Maine announces its grandeur at first site. Indian Hill at Greenville offers a stunning glimpse of this deep lake and the endless mountain range
the North Maine Woods begin. ATV trails abound as do the mountain hikes that are found here in Maine’s Hundred Mile Wilderness. Number 4, Whitecap, Gulf
that lies ahead. A warm community of quaint shops, local eateries and
Hagas and the B52 memorial crash site
waterfront gardens welcome you in downtown Greenville, Maine.
are just a few of the hikes that are found
Guide Outposts are plentiful and can
headwaters of the Kennebec River and
provide you with a northern exposure
Indian Pond.
on Moosehead’s east side. Opposite Kokadjo on the west side, lies the town of Rockwood, the heart of
A short drive up the eastern side of
Moosehead Moosehead Lake’s Rockwood
are best enjoyed by canoe and NorthEast
Moosehead Lake leads you to Blair Hill.
location is where you will find Mount Kineo
Guide Service can provide you with the
The most magnificent views are found
State Park which is accessible only by boat.
experience, knowledge and perfect
here as well as the finest dining, at the
Shuttle transportation can be purchased
setting for an authentic Maine wildlife
Blair Hill Inn & Spa. The road continues
for a fee at the Kineo Docks. A beginner
tour or whitewater rafting trip along
to Lily Bay State Park, a resource for
hike will lead you the fire tower at the
the rapids of the Penobscot & Kennebec
recreational trails, day and overnight
summit of Mount Kineo, giving you a
Rivers. Fly fishermen of all ages and
camping and Moosehead’s most popular
360 degree panoramic view of the entire
abilities can also take to the water.
public beach. Just beyond Lily Bay, half
lake. Mount Kineo is also home to one of
Wading, drift boat or inflatable raft,
way up Moosehead Lake is the small
Wilson’s On Moosehead Lake can show
town of Kokadjo, population “not many.”
you what they do best in the cool
This is where the pavement ends and
adventure of a lifetime. Moose safaris
[ see “LAKE,” page 58 ]
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the most historic and scenic
Northeast Whitewater be
nine-hole golf courses in all
your guide to Moosehead
of New England.
Outdoor Adventures this
A short walk across
season. Give them a call to
the carriage trails leads
start making your epic plans
you to Pebble Beach, the
today: 207-695-0151 or visit
most beautiful beach on
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Moosehead. Pebble Beach sits
Moosehead Motorsports is a full
under the 750 foot flint cliffs
service dealership dedicated
of Mount Kineo. A rope swing
to making year-round fun for
and smooth stones that you
their customers and having
cannot find anywhere else set
fun while doing it. They do
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this beach apart from them
this by selling, renting, and
all. Private sailing and lake
servicing the “toys” they play
fishing charters depart daily
with: Ski-Doo snowmobiles,
at Gray Ghost Camps. A sunset
Can-Am ATV, and Sea-Doo
Check destinationmooseheadlake.com for the most up-to-date information.
sail and an evening spent
personal watercraft, with
JUNE 24 9th Annual C.A. Dean Bike and Boat 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM This fun for all ages ride, bikers travel 19.5 miles from Greenville to Rockwood and return aboard the Katahdin! FMI: Terri Sleeper at 207-973-5058 or Bre Graffam at 207-695-5215
around the campfire is the
a complete line of parts,
perfect way to end any day
clothing, and accessories.
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JULY 4 Celebrations in Greenville and Rockwood Each location has a festive itinerary including firework displays, Chicken BBQ, and a Fireworks Cruise! JULY 18-21 Thoreau-Wabanaki Trail Festival The festival is a celebration of the Maine Woods and commemorates the history of the Wabanaki people and poet, philosopher, and naturalist Henry David Thoreau’s three trips into the Maine Woods. We will have great presentations for adults and children and Friday night will include a Moose Burger and Chicken BBQ with live music to follow on the shores of Moosehead Lake. AUGUST 9-12 Forest Heritage Days is an annual community event in Greenville, Maine that honors the state’s most historic industry. The forest products industry has been a staple in Maine for generations and provides an annual economic impact
of $8 billion, employs one in 20 Mainers and contributes 28.9% of all state exports.Each year since 1991, families and community members gather to celebrate this vibrant industry with two days of forestry fun. Events include Colby Woodsmen demonstrations, working forest bus tours, guest presentations, a craft fair, raffles, horse and carriage rides, children’s activities, forestry exhibits and the signature Game of Logging competition. SEPTEMBER 6-9 International Seaplane Fly-in Greenville. Land and float plane pilots from all over the world fly to our waters for float plane competitions, educational exhibits, Moosehead Lake Region’s largest craft fair, food, and more! FMI 207695-2778 SEPTEMBER 8 Fly-In 5K 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM Join fellow runners and walkers and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Moosehead Lake while the planes from the International Seaplane Fly-In buzz overhead! This is a professionally timed race. Register online at: mooseheadlake.org/page/954833/-FLYIN5, 207-695-2702
on Moosehead Lake. Northeast Whitewater is the place for Moosehead Outdoor
For just short of a century,
Adventures, with Yurts
Maynard’s In Maine has
and wilderness camping
provided their guests with
and your jumping off point
outstanding wilderness
for Kennebec River and
experiences in addition to
Penobscot River whitewater
excellent bungalow style
rafting in Maine, located
cabin accommodations and
in the heart of moose
great dining with wholesome
country. They offer daily
fresh farm foods prepared to
whitewater rafting trips
perfection. The Moosehead
for families and fanatics,
area offers outstanding
moose watching tours by
landlocked salmon, trout
land and canoe, wildlife
and togue fishing. Recently,
in nature tours, kayaking
Billy Maynard landed a 29.67
trips, waterfall hikes, paddle
lb togue on Moosehead
boarding tours coupled with
Lake measuring 41” long.
our unique lodging option -
His huge catch beats the
yurts! They have both bunk
old Moosehead Lake record
bed yurts which are great
set in 1961 of a 28 pound
for small groups and also
12 ounce togue. The area’s
“glamping” yurts with king
large, pristine forests provide
beds. Northeast Whitewater
excellent cover for deer,
is a family oriented, nature
bear and small game and
based outdoor adventure
makeit an outstanding
destination that inspires
hunting region. Here guests
vacationers, families
at Maynard’s will find a real
and youth in outdoor
pearl in the North Woods.
educational pursuits, on
Maynard’s in Maine can
water trips, wildlife and
be reached for addition
moose watching, guided eco-
information by phone 207-
tours, and daily whitewater
534-7703 or on the web at:
rafting trips. When you
maynardsinmaine.com
visit Moosehead Lake, let
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For more information visit, friendsofmooseheadlake.org
THE HIGHLANDS GREENVILLE
MOOSEHEAD OUTDOOR ADVENTURES | 207-695-0151
ROCKWOOD
“A lake...is the earth’s eye.” Henry David Thoreau
A Maine Tradition for nearly a century Maynard’s in Maine
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See it aboard the Katahdin. Katahdin Cruises on Moosehead Lake Sailing late June thru Columbus Day, Closed Sun. & Mon. Tel: (207) 695-2716 Fax: (207) 695-2367 PO Box 1151 Greenville, ME 04441
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hikes & brews IN THE MOOSEHEAD LAKE REGION: BORESTONE MOUNTAIN AND THE LAKESHORE HOUSE
Text and Photos CAREY KISH TO BY CAREY KISH
B
orestone Mountain Audubon Sanctuary is a 1,693-acre wildlife preserve in Elliotsville owned
BORESTONE MOUNTAIN PHO
and managed by Maine Audubon. The Base
and Summit trails combine to guide hikers up the craggy twin peaks of Borestone Mountain, which rises prominently to 1,981 feet. Make the two-mile climb
The Lakeshore House is a
(one-way) to enjoy spectacular
fun-and-friendly place with
views northward over Onawa
a lively atmosphere right in
Lake to Baker Mountain and
the heart of the pretty little
the rugged ridgeline of the
village of Monson, perfect for
appropriately hiker-sized. On
best advice for visiting this
Barren-Chairback Range,
enjoying cold beer and good
Thursday nights and Sundays,
great little pub: “If you’re in a
and beyond into the famed
food alongside local patrons,
the house vibrates with the
hurry, this is not the place to
100-Mile Wilderness. Halfway
travelers and Appalachian
sounds of talented musicians.
be.”
along the route is Sunrise
Trail hikers. Eight taps range
Owner Rebekah Anderson’s
Pond, one of three ponds
from Pabst Blue Ribbon to
high on the mountain, and
Guinness, with six rotating
the Robert T. Moore Nature
microbrews between, plus
Center, which features wildlife
there’s a fine selection of
exhibits and displays on the
bottled brews. Settle in at the
interesting history of the
bar or relax outside on the
property. Short side trails from
shore of Lake Hebron, known
the center lead to more pond
for its beautiful sunsets.
BREW: The Lakeshore House, THELAKESHOREHOUSE.COM
vistas and to the remains of
The menu is deliciously
207-997-7069
an old fox farm.
eclectic and the portions are
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Resources HIKE: Borestone Mountain Sanctuary WWW.MAINEAUDUBON.ORG,
207-717-6001 (June -September),
207-781-2330 (October - May)
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Gateway to the Highlands
Summer Camp 2018 – Too Much Fun Awaits! Summer camps will provide ten weeks of fun and excitement, from June18 through August 24. To find out more specifics and registration contact us at: www.mainediscoverymuseum.org.
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he Queen City is blessed with a number of cultural attractions including the Bangor Symphony Orchestra which is America’s oldest
standing symphony, The University of Maine’s Museum of Art, Maine’s Discovery Museum and The Penobscot Theatre. Each month during the summer season numerous events are featured including Maine’s State Fair and the Annual Folk Festival.
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Playland Adventures is the largest family entertainment center in Maine. With over 21,000 sq ft of fun, whether rain or shine, you’re sure to find something to please everyone in the family. From mid June Labor Day, they have 5 inflatable water slides for kids ages 4-12 and a kiddie pool for those under 2, out back of the building. Perfect for those hot days! Playland Adventures also host parties and field trips.
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3 DESTINATION Maine
BREWERIES B
eer tourism has recently become a phrase in Maine’s marketing and economic vernacular. Maine visitors
and residents alike plan day trips and vacations with
an itinerary built specifically around brewery visits. With more than 110 breweries operating in the state, and one of the highest concentrations of breweries per capita in the country, Maine is on the forefront of the world of “Beercations.” This feature is the beginning of an ongoing segment we call “Destination Breweries.” These are chosen breweries whose town, location, atmosphere and ambiance of tasting room, and of course, amazing beer are what we love.
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ABOVE Blaze Brewing Co.’s production room set in the heart of
Camden’s harbor. PHOTO BY KAY STEPHENS
Camden gets its first harborside microbrewery Camden, Maine has a lot of
Ginger Witbier, a hoppy IPA, and a Saison. Additionally, this August,
natural jewels—the nearby
Haskell plans to open Blaze
Mt. Battie, a stunning harbor,
Urban Pizza next to the
and now, with the summer
waterfront concerts facility
opening of Blaze Brewing
in Bangor. This counter-
Co., another showpiece—a
service fast-casual restaurant
harborside microbrewery
and tap room will feature
with bold American-style
gourmet wood-fired pizza
beers on tap.
and Blaze Brewing Co. as the
In the summertime, the
in- house microbrewery. This
town is bustling with visitors
summer is looking blazin’ hot
who come for the slower pace
with cool brews.
of life, whether it’s taking in some of the eclectic familyowned shops, going out for a sunset sail on a three-masted schooner, or enjoying some of
Extremely Tasty Brews Await This Summer at Mast Landing Brewing Co. Portland may take the
ABOVE & RIGHT Mast Landing Brewing Co. PHOTOS OURTESY OF MAST LANDING BREWING CO.
the freshest seafood the area
crown for having more
is renowned for.
breweries per capita, but
Drops” series of one-off beers,
it’s worth tracking off the
brewed in 30-barrel batches
for“craft”) is the latest pub
beaten path over to one of
that push the boundaries
to complete restaurateur
its suburbs, Westbrook, to
of craft beer. Come in for a
Matthew Haskell’s trifecta of
experience Mast Landing
taste, and grab cans to go!
combining two restaurants
Brewing Company at 920
and one microbrewery all
Main Street.
Kurafuto (the Japanese word
in one location at Bayview
Stroll along the Westbrook
Landing. Both Hoxbill,
River Walk overlooking the
Haskell’s fine-dining
The Presumpscot River,
establishment and Karafuto,
before hitting shops and
a small counter-service
restaurants on Main Street.
restaurant, will share the
Then, check out the
brews coming out of the
microbrewery—Westbrook’s
glass-enclosed production
first—which opened just
room that links both
three years ago in an
restaurants.
industrial building with
On a sunny day, there’s
the intent to carve out
nothing better than sipping
an ultra-local niche. Its
on their inaugural #12, a
name, a nod to Maine’s rich
double IPA and sampling the
nautical heritage, boasts a
freshest oysters and clams
number of refreshing, crisp
from the raw bar while out on
pale ales such as the Tell
the stylish deck overlooking
Tale, their flagship tropical
the harbor or made-to-order
pale ale, Little Choppy, the
noodles, sushi, and sashimi
perfect summer session ale
out in the beer garden.
or Shorts Weather, packed
Haskell, who favors Belgian
with peaches and apricots
styles, is excited to work
to enjoy out on their casual
with his brewers to roll out
outdoor beer garden with
four or five palate-pleasing
picnic tables and umbrellas.
summertime brews such as a
Don’t miss their new “Small
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Sebago Brewing in Gorham for brewery tours, tastings, and wood-fired fare Why is Main Street in Gorham the place to be? It’s where you’ll find Sebago Brewing’s new Destination Brewery, the perfect spot for craft beer enthusiasts and families alike. The Tasting Room has a full-service open kitchen serving wood-fired pizza, creative sandwiches and unique entrees, all focused on locally sourced
different beverage, Sebago
share the history of Sebago
free tour at the Tasting Room.
ingredients. Naturally, the
also offers regional distilled
Brewing and then walk
(Tour scheduling will be
menu is beer-centered and
spirits and select wines.)
visitors through the brewing
available online soon.)
changes frequently.
Guests are welcome to
process – the milling area, the
choose their own flight and
fermenters, the canning line,
out more about Sebago
16 taps with Sebago favorites
samples. Pours and prices
and more.
Brewing Company’s events
such as Simmer Down
vary depending on the day.
The Tasting Room features
and Frye’s Leap IPA – and
The highlight of your visit
The Destination Brewery is open Sunday-Wednesday
you might catch a small
may be the free brewery
from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., and
batch from the new pilot
tour. There are several tours
Thursday - Saturday from 11
brewhouse. (If you prefer a
a day, where tour guides
a.m. - 10 p.m. Sign up for a
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Visit sebagobrewing.com to find
and beers.
MIDCOAST COURTESY OF MAINE MARITIME MUSEUM
E
XTENDING FROM BRUNSWICK TO ROCKLAND, Midcoast Maine offers a quiet, pastoral setting, as well as a rocky, rugged coastline. Scenic
bays, craggy peninsulas and sparkling islands, picture-perfect fishing villages, historic forts and lighthouses, seaside resorts and bustling harbor towns all comprise this region.
Fishing and ship building
this year, BIW: Building
sustained the area for
America’s Navy provides a
enturies. You can easily delve
high-tech look at the people,
into Maine’s maritime past
processes, and ships of Bath
that’s enhanced by a visit to
Iron Works (located a half-
the Maine Maritime Museum.
mile from the museum), the
Maine Maritime Museum
PHOTOS MICHAEL LEONARD
preeminent builder of U.S.
is located on a 20-acre
Navy vessels. Take the BIW
waterfront campus in
By Land & Sea tour for an up-
charming Bath, the “City
close look at the incredible
of Ships,” just 20 minutes
vessels from the water! Into
from Freeport; one mile off
the Lantern: A Lighthouse
of Route 1. We offer daily
Experience is an immersive
lighthouse and nature
exhibit that recreates the
cruises, trolley tours, indoor
sensation of standing high
and outdoor galleries, lots of
atop a lighthouse through
hands-on family fun, a pirate
180-degree video projections.
playship, lobster exhibit, and
For more information, visit
more. New in 2018: come
MaineMaritimeMuseum.org
aboard the newly restored
or call 207-443-1316.
1906 schooner Mary E, the oldest Maine-built fishing vessel still afloat. Also new
Enjoy cool summer breezes and vistas of sparkling blue [ see “Midcoast,” page 66 ]
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BRUNSWICK
water as you explore the area
Nostalgic Carhop Service Since 1955
operates at a slower pace and
Expect quiet roads, gentle
yet there is so much to do.
rolling hills and secluded
The sea air will whet your
beaches. View a sunrise on
appetite as you realize this is
the Bay. Eat fresh eggs from a
the way life should be.
local farm. Watch bald eagles,
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BATH
Every spring, the residents
ospreys and terns along the
of Brunswick eagerly await
coast. Explore the prehistoric
the opening of Fat Boy Drive-In
oyster shell mounds along
and every fall they mourn
river beds. See the harbor
when it closes. Each summer
seals next to Fort Popham.
since 1955, Fat Boy has
Browse through an antique
been frequented by Maine
shop.
fishermen, Naval aviators,
Go on a puffin tour, whale
outdoor writers & photographers wanted
Life in the Midcoast
by foot, bike or sea kayak.
Bowdoin College students
watch or sport fishing trip.
and thousands of coastal
Purchase art directly from an
vacationers. Fat Boy is world
artisan. Catch a ferry to one
famous (it really is!) for
of the islands, hike Mount
its Canadian BLTs, Maine
Battie in the Camden Hills.
Lobster Rolls, and 20 oz.
Take an afternoon cruise on a
Thick Western Frappes. Then,
two-masted schooner. Stroll
of course, there are their
through the Coastal Maine
Whopper Burgers. And when
Botanical Gardens, where
you need service, simply turn
there are always interesting
on your headlights and one of
textures, shapes and colors to
the friendly waitresses will be
be seen from the many trails.
happy to serve you.
MAINE MARITIME MUSEUM This is Maine. The rest is history.
Lighthouse cruises. 1906 schooner. Historic shipyard. Don’t miss – Into the Lantern: A Lighthouse Experience www.MaineMaritimeMuseum.org
243 Washington Street • Bath, Maine • 207-443-1316
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HOW TO TAKE
Photos AFTER DARK V
acations are a time to get away, explore, see and do new things, make memories, relax and of course take pictures. There are numerous tourist attractions, landmarks and other excursions that are worthy of taking a camera and should not be missed. Yet, come evening, many people tend to put
their cameras away and that’s when you can often make your most memorable vacation images.
PHOTO: The Milky Way from coast to coast captured in
Text and Photo MIKE LEONARD
9 images by Mike Leonard at Sand Beach, Acadia National Park
Photographing at night can be very rewarding, especially if you want to share the images you make with your friends and family on social media. With just moonlight and or street lights
WOOLWICH
you can make some dramatic pictures. What’s more —when
126 US Route 1 Woolwich, ME (207) 443-3022
visiting popular places at night, you’ll likely find parking to be easier, fewer crowds—and you can skip the suntan lotion. So, here is what you’ll need to get started taking pictures under moonlight: A camera that can take long exposures of at least 20 seconds, a tripod, and a flashlight. Put your camera on manual mode to allow you to set the shutter speed to 20 seconds and the Lens Aperture to f/5.6 or lower if your lens allows. The sensitivity or ISO will want to
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be set around 3200 - 4000 for the low-light levels you will be capturing. To minimize camera shake, use a tripod or steady your camera on a fixed surface and use the built-in timer, so when you press the shutter button, the camera will have a chance to stabilize before taking the picture – usually the two-
Early Primitives
second timer is adequate. Set your White Balance to Daylight
Antiques
since moonlight is just reflected sunlight. A half to full moon can bathe the landscape with a quality of light that can look like daylight. Try capturing scenes that you’d normally do in the daytime, but under moonlight to make an image that is truly dramatic. If you find your images are coming out too dark, try opening the lens aperture to a lower number like f/ 4 to f/ 2.8, if possible, to let more light in. Alternately, you can raise the ISO but with the higher sensitivity comes grain and other noise in the image. If the moonlight is bright and your starting image is too light, then try reducing the ISO until you get an acceptably exposed image. It’s best to practice and become familiar with all of these settings before you head out at night to take pictures.
Memorabilia
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MIDCOAST MAINE WISCASSET
K
NOWN AS THE “PRETTIEST VILLAGE IN MAINE,” Wiscasset was settled in 1663 on the banks of the Sheepscot River. Due to its deep harbor,
Wiscasset was once the largest working harbor east of Boston as a bustling shipbuilding center and lumber port. Today, the harbor is home to local fishermen and recreational boaters and the final resting place since 1932 for the four-masted schooners the Hesper and the Luther Little, whose remains are currently being salvaged. Visitors to Wiscasset can
Tucker (1807), the old Lincoln
stroll the pleasant brick
County Jail (1809), and the
sidewalks and find many
Customs House (1870). If
antique shops, art galleries,
you haven’t seen Wiscasset
fine stores and restaurants.
Village’s wonderful sunken
Other attractions include
garden opposite the Nickels-
handsome sea captains’
Sortwell House—take an
homes, the Powder House
extra few minutes and enjoy
(1812), the Lincoln County
its beauty.
Courthouse (1824), Castle
MONKEY C MONKEY DO - Our new “Gorilla Tactics” outdoor tactical laser tag arena is hours of “on the ground - in your face fun” as you and your team try to out play, outwit, outmaneuver, and out last your opponents. The newest infrared technology weaponry allows the lasers to work outdoors in the daytime and the guns are Wifi and Bluetooth capable. This is Maine’s first and ONLY dedicated outdoor laser tag venue! It plays like “paintball” but without the “hurt.” Gorilla Tactics is NOT your “bang-bang shoot ‘em up glow in the dark laser tag!” Strategic “missions” are carried out and may the best team win! Experience multiple games, multiple missions, and multiple hours of adrenalized fun for those of us who would like to sense “danger” a little closer to the ground. Call 207-882-6861 for prices and availability.
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MIDCOAST MAINE
Discover
BOOTHBAY Harbor
PHOTO MICHAEL LEONARD
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“No Rig Too Big or Too Small”
CAMPGROUND & RV PARK
Groups Welcome
Photo by Robert Mitchell, Southport, ME
To catch the Milky Way, you want a night where the moon is not visible and where you are away from city lights. There are apps for smart phones that will help guide you to the best location to capture the Milky Way, as well as moonrise and sunrise in advance, so you can better plan where to take your photograph. One such smartphone app that does this well is called Photo Pills and is available for both Android and iPhones for a nominal one-time fee. You can use a flashlight diffused with tissue paper to cast a soft light onto people to make a truly unique portrait of your
3 1/2 Miles to Boothbay Harbor - Shuttle Service
Store • Cable TV • 150 Open, Wooded & Riverside Sites • Full Hook-ups (30/50)
(207) 633-4782 • www.shorehills.com
553 Wiscasset Road • Rte. 27, Boothbay, ME 04537 Open May - October • Reservations Suggested
family members under the stars while on vacation. You’ll only need to have the flashlight on for a second or two at the start of the exposure, then shut it off and make sure your subject doesn’t move until the end of the exposure. So, before you put your camera away at the end of the day, try
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An Unforgettable Maine Experience
BURNT ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE
a photographic technique that may be new to you and make some photo memories to share that will be unique. People will be asking how you did that. MIKE LEONARD is a night owl of sorts when it comes to photography. When he isn’t leading a photography cruise or doing a Photoshop class quite often after sunsets he can be found out collecting light of the moon and stars. Visit his website at phototourismbymike.com
BALMY DAYS CRUISES PIER 8 42 Commercial Street Boothbay Harbor, ME (207) 633-2284 or book online at www.balmydaycruises.com
Monhegan Island Harbor Tour & Harbor Lights Lighthouse Tour Mackerel Fishing Sailing Trips
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Where Luxury Meets Nature
Boothbay Harbor Country Club is the perfect Maine golf course, featuring breathtaking vistas, challenging holes and a sea breeze blowing off the ocean. Located just minutes from downtown Boothbay Harbor, Boothbay Harbor Country Club’s 18 championship holes are truly a “Pure Maine” golfing experience.
We offer vacation memberships. www.BoothbayHarborCC.com
207.633.3673
50 Sugar Maple Lane, Boothbay, Maine
MIDCOAST MAINE
THE PEMAQUID CRAFT CO-OP The Pemaquid Craft Co-op displays Maine-made, juried products of 60 artisans on two rambling floors. The shop, offering jewelry, pottery, painting, photography, jam, chocolates, fiber art and more, is located on Route 130 in the Bristol village of New Harbor. A can't miss stop along the way to the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse.
LEFT: Relaxing at
Boothbay Harbor Oceanside Golf Resort
BOOTHBAY HARBOR COUNTRY CLUB The Boothbay Harbor Country Club is the perfect Maine golf course. A brand new clubhouse, fine dining, and a challenging and historic course, the Boothbay Harbor Country Club is perfect for golf enthusiasts. The views from the fairway and green complex are absolutely stunning with eastern views of the Damariscotta River and the Atlantic ocean to the south. “Members and their guests comment daily about how Boothbay Harbor Country Club is the best golf experience in Maine and one of the best in the country,” says Chad Penman, Director of Golf & Membership at Boothbay Harbor Country Club. Looking for a little help with your golf game? A team of friendly, knowledgeable, dedicated professionals are ready and waiting to help you. This world-class facility has luxury locker rooms, a pro shop, 5-star restaurant, sports bar and grille, and outdoor seating with a fire pit. New this year is the Wellness Center which houses a fitness room, 2 tennis courts, 2 pickleball courts, a heated salt water pool, a 12-person hot tub and a poolside bar. There are three restaurants on the premise. If you’re out on the course, stop in to Over the Ledge just past the 9th hole to relax and refresh. Grille 19 is the perfect spot for casual dining. Stop in for a frosty beer, juicy burger, and catch the score of the game. Paul’s Steakhouse is the luxury dining experience you’ve been looking for. The menu is filled with perfectly selected hand-cut steaks, fresh Maine seafood, and local vegetables. “We source and buy the very best ingredients in the markets and then we execute the cuisine with the finest, well trained professionals chefs we can find,” says George Schimert, Executive Chef. The restaurants are open to the public in May, June, September, and
PEMAQUID CRAFT CO-OP Maine-made crafts and fine art
2565 Bristol Road, New Harbor Find us on Facebook or call 207-677-2077. 207-677-2077 Open 10 to 6, daily May 11 to Oct. 14, facebook.com/pemaquidcraftcoop Saturdays and10 Sundays through November. Open to 6 daily, May 11 to Oct. 14, then Saturdays and Sundays through November.
Nearly 60 Maine crafters on two floors!
October. The club is open in July and August to Boothbay Harbor Country Club members only.
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FR I E N
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Tickets: RailwayVillage.org
Railway Village
( Rails + Tails + Ales )
207-633-4727 | ROUTE 27, BOOTHBAY
S AT U R D AY, J U LY 2 1
PEMAQUID / NEW HARBOR May & October by Reservation
BOOTHBAY
SEA ACRES MOTEL www.seaacrescottages.com
Family Atmosphere
23 Bradley Hill Road, Pemaquid, Maine 04558
(207) 677-2693
Private Dock Kitchenettes • Full Baths Color Cable TV • Pool Short walk to Coombs Cove MasterCard & Visa Open June–September Steve & Beverly Lord
Rails, Tails & Ales The Midcoast Craft Beer Festival is turning 5 years old this summer. From the beginning the organizers of this event, likely Maine’s most intimate beer fest, wanted to be different. The event takes place at the Boothbay Railway Village on the same weekend as their annual car show. The site is both dog and kid-friendly so the entire family can spend the day together. Instead of being all under one roof the participating brewers are spread throughout the exhibits. You can even meet hops growers, malt producers and the Maine Brew Bus folks here. Brewers rate this as one of their favorite events to attend, according to Mike Fava of head brewer for Oxbow, “We had an amazing time and connected with numerous local beer fans. We actually had time to chat with folks!”
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225 Town Line Road Nobleboro, ME 04555 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
Quiet, Wooded Sites on Pemaquid Lake Pool • Jacuzzis • Sauna Rec Hall • Playgrounds Rentals Boats, Canoes and Kayaks Swimming • Fishing Scheduled Summer Activities & Events Store • Snack Bar Rental Cabins & Cottages E,W,S Hookups • WiFi Avail. Locally Owned & Operated
PO Box 967, 100 Twin Cove Lane, Damariscotta, ME 04543
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PHOTOS COUTESY OF SCHOONER HERON
PENOBSCOT Text FRANCES J. FOLSOM
P
ENOBSCOT BAY IS MADE UP OF EIGHT VILLAGES; Brunswick, Bath, Wiscasset, Damariscotta, Rockland, Rockport, Camden and Belfast. Make Rockland your home base for exploring the region and you will discover that this special area is easy to fall in love with.
Stay
Do
Homestead for N.C. and
and two rare second and
The Historic Inns of Rockland is
The Farnsworth Art Museum
Jamie, an addition to the
fourth order Fresnel lenses.
comprised of three elegant
houses the largest collection
original museum for Andrew.
inns, the Berry Manor Inn,
in New England of works by
Limerock Inn and the Granite
the Wyeth family, N.C., his
Museum is a treasure trove
reproduction of the plane the
Inn. Each offers an array of
son Andrew and grandson
of lighthouse artifacts
Wright brothers flew in 1903
specials during the summer.
Jamie. The collection is in
and memorabilia. Exhibits
on their first flight at Kitty
three buildings; a restored
showcase antique fog horns
Hawk NC. The collection also
One wing of the Owls Head Transportation Museum holds a
The Maine Lighthouse
includes a 1910 Henri Farman
church and the Farnsworth
ALL YOU CAN EAT
SEAFOOD Like a Buffet, but We Serve You!
441 Main Street • Rockland, ME (207) 596-7556 — Souvenir Coffee Mugs Available 6 — $
rocklandcafe.com
Homemade Seafood Chowder Sm. $8.99 Lg. $10.99
Serving Lobsters & Steamers Daily Market Price
Homemade Seafood Lasagna $ 17.99 Lunch or Dinner
HOURS:
Nov–Apr 6AM–8PM Jun–Aug 6AM–9:30PM May, Sep & Oct 6AM–9PM —
Breakfast Served Until 12PM Daily (Until 4pm Nov–Apr)
Lobster BLT $ 22.99 Crabmeat BLT $ 18.99
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MIDCOAST MAINE III Biplane, a 1917 Curtiss JN-
Blues Festival. From August 1
4D Jenny used in World War
through 5 Rockland hosts the
I and three gliders, an 1804
Maine Lobster Festival. Although
Cayley, an 1893 Lilienthal
chowing down on lobster
and an 1896 Chanute.
is the main theme, there’s
At the Project Puffin Audubon Center learn about the
and crafts, seafood cooking
project’s purpose – bringing
contests, a beauty pageant
puffins, hunted to extinction,
and a parade.
back to Maine. Of the 954
Rockport has nine greens
Egg Rock in Muscongus Bay
spread out on a lush
by the Audubon Society
landscape that was once
in 1973 914 survived, were
a dairy farm. See Rockport
banded, fledged and returned
from the water on a sail
to the island. Today Project
aboard the Schooner Heron.
puffins nesting on five Maine
Eat
islands. At the Visitors
The Rockland Café is a no frills
Center you can watch puffins
place, where everything is
in their natural habitat via
homemade. Here you can get
live video streams.
a classic Maine breakfast…
Lake Avenue in Rockland is the place to be on July
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The Goose River Golf Club in
puffins brought to Eastern
Puffin oversees 1,000 pairs of
ABOVE: COURTESY OF NORTH ATLANTIC BLUES FESTIVAL
also live entertainment, arts
14 & 15 for the North Atlantic
fish cakes and beans.
MIDCOAST MAINE ROCKPORT
Goose River Golf Club
Est. 1965 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 July & August with this Coupon **
Sailing Adventures aboard a Classic Schooner
HERON
3 trips daily
THE LAURA B. COURTESY OF MONHEGAN TRUCKING
207-236-8605
Rockport Harbor www.sailheron.com
Adventure awaits you aboard the 65’ Schooner Heron. Choose from our Island Sail with Lobster lunch, Afternoon Eco/Wildlife Sail or Sunset Dinner Sail. Each trip takes you on an unforgettable sail among pristine islands of Penobscot Bay. As Heron glides mightily through the water you will experience the amazing coast of Maine with its many lighthouses, working lobster boats, rocky ledges dotted with harbor seals, osprey and eagle soaring overhead, traditional windjammers sailing among spruce studded islands and even harbor porpoise swimming alongside the boat. Whether you like Lobster lunch, Educational Eco-tour or Serene Sunset Dinner, you will love Heron. Mention Activity Maine and get 10% off a sail.
PORT CLYDE COASTAL DISCOVERY CRUISES
Monhegan
2- to 2½-hour cruises
Puffins/Nature • Lighthouses Sunset Puffin/Nature Cruise • Charters
To catch the boat for Monhegan Island head south out of Rockland on Route 1 through Thomaston, turn onto Route
The original
131 to Port Clyde on the St. George Peninsula. The Monhegan
MONHEGAN ISLAND MAIL BOAT EXPERIENCE
Boat Line runs several trips daily to the island. On Monhegan
207-372-8848
3 trips daily during summer
you can complete your Wyeth experience; the island was a favorite subject of Jamie Wyeth. And reward yourself at the end of an island hike with a cold beer at Mohegan Brewing Co.
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MIDCOAST MAINE BELFAST
30 Years! Now Bigger & Better Than Ever!
Route One Searsport Ave. Belfast, Maine
www.bennettsgems.com 207.338.5530
B
elfast features great shopping, entertainment, restaurants, accommodations and easy access
• Open All Year • • Since 1989 • Next to Perry’s Nut House Cash For Your Gold, Silver & Coins!
from land or sea. 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
collectibles. Be sure and
make inviting places for
visit our Historic Downtown
picnics. Catch a movie or visit
Shopping section. You will
the music theatre, art fairs,
find merchants willing and
hobby shows and special
ready to courteously serve
holiday events. Antique
you and make your shopping
shops and art galleries
experience a pleasant one!
are filled with one-of-akind items and interesting
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WHO SHOULD I CLIMB WITH? In Maine, Acadia Mountain Guides has a long history of providing great instruction. They are accredited by the American Mountain Guides Association and the Professional Climbing Instructors Association. They have been under the
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excitement of summer camp with the reassurance of professional leadership!
The Best Way to See Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park!
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Ride the Trolley and let the local guides amuse and inform you. As an authorized concessionaire of Acadia National Park, fully narrated tours of Acadia National Park are offered daily. Also, enjoy a fully narrated tour of Bar Harbor For departures and tickets visit olistrolley.com, 207-288-9899, 1 West Street – Oli’s Trolley Shop or 55 West Street – Oli’s Trolley Station
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Throughout the season, Bar Harbor Whale Watch offers three epic allday lighthouse cruises with onboard photography expert and instructor Michael Leonard. Mike brings his vast camera knowledge and provides assistance to photographers during the cruises. He also instructs a lecture series the night before each excursion, so participants are able to grasp key concepts about their cameras and are prepared to capture the
FIND THE BEST OF ALL WORLD’S ABOARD THE
Bar Harbor Whale Watch By R. ZACK KLYVER, NATURALIST
B
ar Harbor Whale Watch Company is Maine’s largest boating tour company and offers a variety of tours that are ideal for photographers. You could go on a whale watching tour and
look to capture a picture of a puffin in flight, a whale tail or whale
PHOTOGRAPHY BY MIKE LEONARD
Active Photographers
next day’s adventures. A photo guide on board reinforces these concepts and helps attendees make postcard-quality shots to take home and post brag-worthy photos on social media posts. Even if you use a cell phone to capture images, the benefits of attending one of these photography lectures and photo cruises are still useful. Attendees will learn free apps that can be downloaded to greatly improve images made on these devices too. Here are four camera tips from on-board photography expert, Mike Leonard, that will help you take your best shot. In most DSLR cameras there are popular modes where exposure decisions are either fully or partially made for you by the computer in the camera. Those modes
breach. Or, you could travel on a nature cruise and capture photos
include:
of young eagles or Peregrine Falcons in their nests or dozens of seals
FULL AUTO – GREEN: where the camera
on the rocks. A trip to the park-owned Baker Island gives guests the
chooses everything for you. You will
opportunity to shoot a variety of subject matter, including dramatic
with the best results possible.
certainly make a picture, but usually not
coastal scenery, a lighthouse up close and a historic farmstead. And
‘P’ OR THE PROGRAM MODE: where the
what photo enthusiast wouldn’t find it both exciting and challenging to
camera chooses the exposure for you. Your
photograph lighthouses on a lighthouse and Acadia park tour?
[ see “Best Shot,” page 86 ]
BAR HARBOR WHALE WATCH IS THE PLACE FOR WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY
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JUNE No trip to Bar Harbor is complete without the
ULTIMATE THRILL OF A WHALE WATCH ADVENTURE!
JUNE 11 Bar Harbor – Seaside Cinema in the Park weather permitting JUNE 16-17 Bar Harbor – Art in the Park JUNE 16 Machias – Outdoor free movie weather permitting on Chamber Grounds. JUNE 18 Bar Harbor – Seaside Cinema in the Park weather permitting
B I G . B LU E . B E AU T I F U L .
Daily Lighthouse & Acadia Park Tours plus Mid-Coast 16 Lighthouse Tour August 25, 2018 Penobscot River & 12 Lighthouse Tour October 12, 2018 Grand Slam US/Canada 18 Lighthouse Tour July 28, 2018
1 West Street, Bar Harbor ME 04609 | Operating May through October
JULY 29 Eastport – Bay Day JULY 28-29 Grand Lake Stream Folk & Art Festival
AUGUST AUG. 1 Lubec – Christian Congregational Church 7:30 pm – Summer Keys Concert
JUNE 20: Lubec – Christian Congregational Church -7: 30 pm –Summer Keys Concert
AUG. 3 Bar Harbor – First Friday Art Walk
JUNE 20-26 Lubec – A Lubec Art Summer 10am -4pm
AUG. 4 Machias – Antique Appraisal Day at the Chamber
JUNE 23 Lubec – West Quoddy Head Lighthouse Tours
AUG. 8 Bar Harbor – Seaside Cinema in the Park weather permitting
JUNE 24 Lubec – Campobello Island, NB - Bay of Fundy International Marathon
AUG. 8 Lubec – Christian Congregational Church 7:30 pm Summer Keys Concert
JUNE 30 Eastport – Reenactment of the British Departure on June 30, 1818
AUG. 11 Machias – Outdoor free movie weather permitting on Chamber grounds
AUG. 4 Eastport – Bay Day & Home Tours
AUG. 8-12 Calais –St. Stephen, NB – 45TH Annual Homecoming Festival
JULY 1: Canadian Day Celebrations: Campobello Island & St. Stephen, NB
AUG. 8-12 St. Stephen, NB – 34th Annual Chocolate Festival
JULY 4: Independence Day Celebrations throughout the Region. The City of Eastport hosts the largest celebration in Maine as well as Old Home Week.
AUG. 15 Lubec – Christian Congregational Church 7:30 pm Summer Keys Concert
JULY 4 Machias – Outdoor free movie weather permitting on Chamber grounds
AUG. 21-22 Lubec – Christian Congregational Church 7:30 pm (both nights) Summer Keys Concerts
JULY 5 Lubec – Christian Congregational Church 7 pm – Summer Keys Concert JULY 6 Bar Harbor – First Friday Art Walk JULY 7 Bar Harbor – Native American Festival & Basketmakers Market at the Abbe Museum JULY 11 Lubec - Christian Congregational Church 7:30pm – Summer Keys Concert JULY 11 Bar Harbor – Seaside Cinema in the Park –weather permitting JULY 14 Machias – Outdoor free movie weather permitting on Chamber grounds JULY 18 Lubec – Christian Congregational Church 7:30pm –Summer Keys Concert
AUG. 17-19 Machias – 42nd Annual Blueberry Festival
AUG. 25 Midcoast 16 Lighthouse Tour AUG. 29 Lubec – Christain Congregational Church 7:30 pm Summer Keys Concert SEPT. 1-2 Eastport – Salmon and Seafood Festival SEPT. 5-7 Bar Harbor – Night Sky Festival SEPT. 7 Bar Harbor – First Friday Art Walk SEPT. 7-9 Eastport – Pirate Festival SEPT. 15 Machias – 4th Annual Harvest Festival SEPT. 22 Ellsworth – Autumn Gold
JULY 18 Bar Harbor – Seaside Cinema in the Park weather permitting
OCT. 12 Penobscot River & 12 Lighthouse Tour
JULY 21 Eastport – Downeast Sunrise Relay Race
OCT. 13 Machias – Beer & Wine Festival
JULY 21 Machias – Bold Coast Sea & Sky Festival
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JULY 28 Grand Slam US/Canada 18 Lighthouse Tour
JUNE 19 Machias – Annual Margaretta Festival at the U. Maine Machias
JULY
Nature Cruise - 1:15pm & Sunset
JULY 25 Bar Harbor – Seaside Cinema in the Park weather permitting
JULY 22 Open Farm Day across all of Maine JULY 25 Lubec – Christian Congregational Church 7:30 pm- Summer Keys Concert
CONTACT LOCAL CHAMBERS Bar Harbor Chamber: 1-800-288-5103 or 207-288-5103 Calais/St. Croix Valley Chamber: 1-888-422-3112 or 207-454-2308 Eastport Chamber: 207-853-4644 Ellsworth Chamber: 207-667-5584 Machias Bay Chamber: 207-255-4402
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Enjoy the
OUTDOORS DOWN EAST with sculptures & waterfront views
Text & Photos by JOHANNA S. BILLINGS
ABOVE: “Transitory,” the sculpture in Milbridge, was created by Dominika Griesgraber of Poland. It sits along the shores of the Narraguagus River, overlooking the water
I
F YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A WAY TO ENJOY THE OUTDOORS that isn’t
Route 1. History buffs can also visit a
too strenuous, consider the Maine Sculpture Trail, an art installation
Civil War monument nearby.
along almost 300 miles of the Maine coast.
The sculpture in Milbridge is located at the end of School Street, along the Narraguagus River. Enjoy the view from
The trail consists of 34 granite
they are found in Steuben, Milbridge,
Adirondack chairs situated next to the
sculptures made by artists from all
Harrington, Addison, Jonesport, Roque
sculpture. Those up for a short walk can
over the world. These artists came to
Bluffs, Machias, Lubec, Eastport and
take a stroll through Riverside Park.
Down East, Maine, during the Schoodic
Calais.
International Sculpture Symposium in
Most of them are easily accessed from
Fuel up with breakfast at the Milbridge House. Then, enjoy a meal later in
Route 1, a.k.a., the Bold Coast Scenic
the day at Deano’s Takeout, Vazquez
Steuben resident Jesse Salisbury was
Byway. Following the trail gives you a
Mexican Takeout, The Wheelhouse or
the driving force behind the creation of
chance to get off the beaten path and
the Good N Plenty Buffet. The Meadow’s
the trail. He organized the symposium
see the towns and villages along the
Takeout in Steuben offers excellent fare
as a way to spark cultural activity in the
coast that you might otherwise miss.
as well. Overnight accommodations
area and, in the process, created a large,
The Steuben sculpture is located at
are available at the Red Barn Motel in
public art collection.
the Henry D. Moore Library and Parish
Milbridge.
2007, 2009, 2011, 2012 and 2014.
Washington County is home to 10 of the sculptures. In geographic order,
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House, just a hop, skip and a jump from
From Milbridge, take Route 1A to the next sculpture, located inside a paved
ABOVE : Pink and blue streaks can be
seen behind “Warm Wind,” a sculpture in Roque Bluffs State Park by Kazumi Hoshino of Maine. ABOVE RIGHT: The bridge from Lubec to
Campobello Island, New Brunswick, is visible despite the fog behind “Beyond the Horizon,” by Valerian Jikia of the Republic of Georgia BELOW: The sun sets behind “Spirit of the
Marsh,” a sculpture by Maine artist Lise Becu. It is located in Addison Point Park, just a short drive off Route 1.
walking track next to the Harrington
Machias offers numerous options for
Health Center. It can be seen from the
food and lodging. Restaurant options
highway or you can park and enjoy a
include Helen’s, the Bluebird Ranch,
walk around the loop.
Skywalker’s/Machias River Brewing
Many of the sculptures are located
and Pat’s Pizza. You can stay at the
on the water. In Addison Point Park,
Machias River Inn or the Bluebird
you can see the sculpture as well as a
Motel.
lovely view of the Pleasant River. The next one, located in a Jonesport town
The sculpture in Lubec is situated in
park, also overlooks the water. After
Stockford Park, just outside of town. In
that, visit the sculpture in Roque Bluffs
the background, you can see the bridge
State Park, where
from Lubec to Campobello Island, New
you can enjoy
Brunswick. Lubec is also home to the
hiking, swimming
Lost Fishermen’s Memorial, which
and picnicking.
Salisbury was commissioned to create.
In Machias, look
For good food and cold brews, the
for the sculpture
main attraction is Lubec Brewing Co.,
on the campus
which opens at 2 p.m. Thurs-Sun and
of the University
serves dinner, starting at 5 p.m.
of Maine at
Taking the trip to Eastport may seem
Machias. While
far off off the beaten path, but the
you’re in town,
drive is worth it. To reach the Eastport
explore the
sculpture, turn off Route 1 onto
waterfall and
Route 190 and follow that for about
grounds at Bad Little Falls Park.
[ see “Sculpure,” page 84 ]
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MACHIAS Come find the magic at Machias Bay: the magic of our people, our history and coastline. We’re waiting for you.
Visit the coastal
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Come find the Magic at Machias Ba our history and coastline.We
ABOVE: “Nature’s Grace,” by Canadian artist James Boyd, is situated right along
Water Street in downtown Eastport. It is one of a number of public art pieces along the waterfront. [“Sculpture” continued from page 83 ]
In Calais, overnight options
seven miles into town. The
include the Calais Motor Inn
sculpture is downtown, in the
and the International Motel.
midst of a quaint shopping
Salisbury worked with
district overlooking the water.
writers and photographers to
There, you can catch several
produce the book, Creating
other sculptures, including
the Maine Sculpture Trail:
one of a mermaid.
Legacy of the Schoodic
Then, from there head
International Sculpture
back up to Calais up to
Symposium. The book,
Route 1, where the sculpture
which covers the history of
is located downtown in
the trail, is available for sale
front of the library. Visitors
at schoodicsculpture.org/.
can check out the antique
Sculpture maps can also be
shops downtown as well as
downloaded from this site.
Wabanaki Culture Center, which illustrates how the
Johanna S. Billings is an award-
Native Americans of the area
winning writer/photographer
have lived in the outdoors.
and antiques dealer based in Steuben. She enjoys visiting the sculptures along the trail.
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The University of Maine at Machias is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.
UMM’s Recreation and Tourism Management Program is Maine’s only nationally-accredited recreation program. Study and build skills amid the coves, rivers, lakes, and forests near Maine’s coastal university.
ACADIA & DOWNEAST Congratulations to Pat’s Pizza on Celebrating their 5th Anniversary!
Meet Our OB/GYN Team
Our two board certified OB/GYNs, Kara Dwight, DO and Christian Inegbenijie, MD, have been practicing at Down East Community Hospital (DECH) for over 11 years. They are both experienced in the latest treatments and medical technologies and specialize in high risk obstetrics, which includes planned and emergency C-Sections (Gentle C-Sections are common practice at DECH.). These providers also specialize in minimally invasive gynecological surgeries such as laparoscopic hysterectomies. This OB/GYN team is complete with their newest member, Certified Nurse Mid-Wife, Bjarni Thomas. TheAre whole teamcommitted is excited to you! You can make youOB/GYN a professional to serve excellence? Take the first by stepcalling towards amazing an appointment thejoining Calais our office at 207-454-3307 or the team office today.atVisit our website Machias 207-255-0440 . at www.dech.org to learn about all our openings. Thenurses, Down East Community Our providers, and staff knowHospital OB/GYN the importance of delivering expert care practice is located at the Women’s Health Center in and compassion while treating our Machias and 43 Palmer Street, patients like family. That is who we are Suite 1, in Calais. and what we do.
Down East Community Hospital is a 25 bed acute care facility with three satellite Physician Practices Facilities that offer state-of-the art technology and specialty services almost unheard of in a small rural hospital. Our hospital serves the need of our immediate community in Machias and all of Washington
THE RIVERSIDE INN Upscale. Downeast. Cynthia McDonough innkeeper
County, bordered by New Brunswick to the northeast and the Bay of Fundy. Down East Community Hospital’s providers and staff know the importance of delivering expert care and compassion while treating our patients like family. That is who we are and what we do. This philosophy runs throughout the organization.
207•255•4134 Relax on your private deck, on the patio, or elsewhere in this well appointed Victorian Inn. Watch the eagles fly, the seals swim playfully by and the tides of the beautiful Machias River rush in or lazily move out. It’s all here, waiting for you. More than a B&B, it’s an experience. Call for reservations. We are located at 622 Main Street in East Machias Machias, Maine 04630
The Riverside Inn is a charming Victorian Bed and Breakfast located on the pristine East Machias River offering exceptional accommodations with a view. Call for reservations: 207-255-4134 or visit riversideinn-maine.com
ABOVE: Machias Brewing
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Vue Restaurant at The Riverside Inn is
OPEN for dinner Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Reservations are limited to 12 diners each evening to assure your personal dining experience. Menu options change often to reflect locally sourced ingredients. The Prix Fixe menu always includes an appetizer, salad, entree of your choosing, and desert. $49.99/couple (or $29.99/single) Full Bar menu and premium wines also available.
ABOVE & BELOW RIGHT: As seen aboard the Grand Slam Lighthouse Photography
cruise aboard Bar Harbor Whale Watch in July 2017. For more info see ad on page 81 PHOTO BY MIKE LEONARD
Call now for more information or to reserve your table…207-255-4134
camera will set the shutter speed and the lens f/stop to make a picture and this is a good all-around mode in which to shoot for everyday photography.
‘TV’ OR ‘S’ IS FOR TIME VALUE OR SHUTTER MODE: where you set the shutter speed and the camera assists by selecting the lens
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aperture appropriately to make a good exposure. A fast shutter speed can be a good option for freezing action to reduce motion blur when shooting moving subjects.
‘A’ OR APERTURE VALUE: where you choose the lens f/stop or
R E A L E S TAT E
Aperture and the camera assists by selecting the appropriate
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shutter speed (time) to collect light to make a good exposure. Aperture mode is best for doing still life, portraits and for those times when you want or need to control the depth of field or the selective focus in a scene.
‘M’ IS FOR MANUAL is for manual, where you select all the settings and the camera computer is mostly bypassed, allowing you complete control over the exposure. Some cameras let you shoot in Auto ISO while in Manual mode. This can greatly help with the capturing of elusive wildlife,
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such as birds and whales. The idea is to set the lens Aperture to a favorable depth of field and a lens sweet spot between F/8 and f/11, then set the shutter to a high speed of 1/1000 to 1/2000 of a second to reduce motion blur. Having the ISO set to Auto will insure a proper exposure while you get a sharp image of the subject. A little practice will help you make your best shot and following these pointers should help speed up that learning curve.
For more tips on how to make your best shot and to locate photo sessions by Mike Leonard visit his website at
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PHOTO BY MIKE LEONARD
ACADIA & DOWNEAST MACHIAS For reservations: 207-255-4861 Walk out deck with river views
Keurig, microwave, & refrigerator
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Well behaved dogs welcome
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(866) 375-0177 (toll free) or (207) 255-3333 231 Dublin St. (Rt. 1) Machias, Maine www.bluebirdmotelmaine.com Activity Maine’s, Sr. Editor, Jim Harnedy’s new book A Brookline Boyhood in the 1930s and 40s will be available this October.
WHITING
Jim’s latest book takes readers on a journey to the Boston area during an era that evokes both nostalgic memories of Saturday night suppers and the challenges families faced in the aftermath of the Great Depression and the beginning of World War II. Through masterful storytelling and a vast assortment of vintage photos, Jim captures the culture, traditions, and mood of the country during some of our nation’s most tumultuous times. Readers of all ages will enjoy the stories Jim shares, such as the need to perform emergency surgery on a Maine Coon kitten during a 1940 vacation on an island in the northern Maine wilderness.
1963-2018
Jim with Duncan, his West Highland White Terrier
PERRY
Jim’s book revisits the days when families harvested fresh vegetables from their victory gardens and gathered around the radio to listen to their favorite programs. He also describes the Boston sports scene and the excitement of attending his first major league baseball game. Other stories recount the family’s narrow escape from danger during the hurricane of 1938 on a trip to Keane, NH and the day he and his mother learned of the attack on Pearl Harbor. A Brookline Boyhood in the 1930s and 40s invites readers to travel back to the days before TV and the internet and recall the simple joy of life and the strength and resilience of New England families in the face of great challenges. To reserve your signed copy in October: Send a check payable to Jim Harnedy for $23.00 to: Jim Harnedy, 2 Pettegrow Point Road, Machiasport, ME 04655 207-255-0170 | jharnedy@maineline.net
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PHOTO TK
EASTPORT PHOTOS BY MIKE LEONARD
where the past is alive and well By JIM HARNEDY
I
MONROE, Portland native Samuel B. Wadsworth, the son of
Eastport’s Old Stone Mustard Mill Museum
Revolutionary War General Peleg Wadsworth, saw an opportunity to
Raye’s Mustard Mill is a working museum
N 1818, WHEN AMERICA WAS A YOUNG NATION LED BY JAMES
located on Washington Street in Eastport
launch a ship chandler business in the busy port city of Eastport.
At the time, both the whaling and shipbuilding industries were booming.
(America’s eastern-most city). The quaint
Windjammers Fleet New 47’ Lobster Boat.
and authentic mill is North America’s only working traditional stone ground mustard mill. At the turn of the 20th
His entrepreneurship was exactly
Sailing out of historic Eastport, Maine
century, J. Wesley Raye started the mill to
perfect for the time and he knew that he
our guests will have an opportunity
produce mustard for Maine’s burgeoning
could meet all his customers’ needs by
to see spectacular wildlife: eagles,
sardine industry. Later in the century,
supplying hardware, harpoons, deadeyes,
porpoises, seals, minke, and finback
when the sardine industry declined,
canvas, alcohol, tobacco and everything
whales. On-board educational
Raye’s Mustard Mill became known for
else required for rigging, operating, and
experiences will include lobster trap
its award-winning gourmet and specialty
provisioning a ship. While the original
pulling demonstrations, a touch tank
mustards.
business site suffered through several
to view crabs, lobsters, sea urchins,
This downeast institution has remained
fires and storms, the Groundhog Day
star fish and other sea life. This season,
in the Raye family for over a century.
Gale of 1976 completely devastated the
our daily cruises will include a 2 ⁄2 –
Currently owned by Kevin and Karen
facility.
3-hour whale watching and lobster
Raye, this family run business remains
trap pulling excursion. Ask about our
committed to continuing the traditions
two-hour sunset sails and scheduling
of previous generations, while focusing
a deep sea fishing trip. For additional
on expanding its national presence in the
information call 207-853-2500 or visit:
marketplace.
Capt. Butch Harris Extends A Special Invitation To Join Him For A Fun Packed Experience On The Eastport
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eastportwindjammers.com.
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PHOTO BY CAREY KISH
hikes & brews KLONDIKE MOUNTAIN PRESERVE & LUBEC BREWING BREWING
By CAREY KISH
T
he 46-acre Klondike Mountain Preserve is home to the namesake mountain as well as some 3,600 feet of saltwater shorefront on
South Bay, an arm that’s part of Cobscook Bay. Summit views from diminutive Klondike Mountain (150 ft.) offer a delightfully beautiful panorama of the Lubec landscape, the easternmost town in the U.S. From the North Lubec Road trailhead, Klondike Mountain Trail
PHOTOS BY JOHANNA BILLINGS
wanders through old pastures and an orchard. Explore the spur path to Fowler’s Mill Pond before climbing to the craggy outlooks atop the twin peaks of Klondike
Everything on the food menu
Mountain, which is thought to have gotten its name
is organic and locally grown
during the Great Gold Swindle of Lubec, a scandalous
as far as possible, which
hoax to extract gold from seawater perpetrated by strangers from away in 1897. The hike is an easy onemile jaunt.
CAREY KISH of Mt. Desert Island is an avid beer drinker, editor of the AMC Maine Mountain Guide, and author and author of AMC’s Best Day Hikes Along the Maine Coast.
23 different brews in 2017).
changes all of the time, but you can always count on the sourdough pizza, the pub’s specialty. Relax in the salty atmosphere, play a board
and New Brunswick, Canada’s
game, and listen to talented
brewer Gale White fell in love
Campobello Island. Settle
area musicians most nights.
with the Maine coast while
in on a comfy couch with a
on vacation and never looked
pint of Quoddy Head Red, the
back. Opened in 2015 on the
most popular brew and one
downtown waterfront, Lubec
of five classic German-style
Brewing is a welcoming place
beers regularly on tap, among
with big picture windows
the many experimental beers
BREW: Lubec Brewing Company
that frame Lubec Narrows
White likes to make (some
lubec brewing company on facebook 207-733-4555
Nuclear physicist-turned-
Resources HIKE: Downeast Coastal Conservancy DOWNEASTCOASTALCONSERVANCY.ORG
207-255-4500
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LUBEC Open 7 days 5am to 8pm
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Eastport Salmon & Seafood Festival September 1-2 Eastport Pirates Festival September 7-9
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Monica’s Chocolates is must stop when in Lubec Monica’s award winning chocolates are made from the very highest quality ingredients, without the addition of any artificial flavoring or preservatives. They are made of pure love and are something to die for. Her shop also features beautiful Peruvian alpaca sweaters and scarves, as well as jewelry from India and Peru.
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RIGHT FDR returns to Campobello Island as U.S. President in June 1933. aboard the Amberjack II.
ROOSEVELT INTERNATIONAL PARK In 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, and hiking and driving trails provide
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additional visitor experiences. A popular event is Tea with Eleanor. Visitors can make reservations on the web (FDR.NET) for this charming experience. Guests to the Reserve Tea will receive a book of cookie recipes
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compiled by Eleanor’s granddaughter. The visitor center offers interpretive displays, a short introductory video and two exhibits. Roosevelt Campobello International Park opens on the Saturday following Victoria Day (Sat. prior to Memorial Day) through the Saturday after Canadian Thanksgiving (U.S. Columbus Day) 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (ADT).
NEW IN 2018! THE PRINCE CAFÉ Featuring a fresh local menu in an exquisitely restored historic family lodge, and serving light breakfast and lunch throughout the season.
Discover the
BELOVED ISLAND the Roosevelts so loved • 34-room Cottage • 2,800-acre nature park: drive, bike, hike, picnic • The Fireside restaurant • Tea with Eleanor daily • 9-5 EDT , May 26-Oct 13 • FREE admission
Roosevelt Campobello International Park
New Brunswick, Canada, across the bridge from Lubec, Maine
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We welcome you to our lodge-style Inn, located in a quiet setting of trees, mountains and wildlife on the side of Little Moose Mountain. Clean rooms with impressive amenities for business or vacation travel.
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Want a college where you can combine academics with the active outdoor lifestyle? Situated at the gateway to world-class skiing and snowboarding in western Maine, UMF is smack in the middle of some of the best hiking, mt. biking, camping, rafting, canoeing and kayaking in the northeast. We’ve got the swim-able, paddle-able, fly-fishing-able Sandy River running right beside our athletics fields and miles of trail running and bike trails just off campus. To take full advantage of our perfect location, our Mainely Outdoors adventure program offers students a range of exciting opportunities: trips, equipment and gear sign-out/rentals, clinics and lessons, certification and training opportunities and much more.
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