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summer series of wildlife exhibits and demonstrations targeted for the general public will occur throughout the season at the MAINE WILDLIFE PARK, located on Route 26 in Gray. ‘Wildlife Days’ are held on consecutive Sundays in mid May, June, July, August. Presenters featuring a variety of wildlife topics will set up exhibits and demonstrations from roughly 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays. Three popular ‘Night Visits’ also will be offered, when the park opens on moonlight evenings for a July “Owl Prowl”, 810 p.m; an August “Creatures of the Night” Hike, 8-10 p.m, and an October “Halloween Full Moon Night Hike,” 6-8 p.m. The Maine Audubon Nature Store is open with wildlife and nature merchandise for all ages; and the Friends of the Maine Wildlife Park ‘Snack Shack’ sells ice cream, soda and light snacks with monies raised donated to the Wildlife Park for wildlife exhibit improvements and new construction. w The Maine Wildlife Park summer season will begin May 11 with WBLM DAY. Popular morning Disc Jockey Mark Persky, from WBLM radio, will be staffing the “Blimpmo-

and personnel. Admission will be FREE for all those attending, although a $1 per person donation would be welcomed. w Dave Sparks of ‘Sparks Ark’ will set up an informative exhibit about WILD ANIMAL EMERGENCIES and NUISANCE WILDLIFE RELOCATION on June 1. Ever have a raccoon bile,” hand out balloons and stuck in your chimney, other prizes to visitors, and a skunk under your porch, tour the Wildlife Park meeting woodchucks in the garden, or and greeting visitors and fans bats in your attic? Dave Sparks, with a variety of entertainers, and agents like him, are the including musicians, jugglers professionals to call. and other great acts. w Celebrate Oceans Day with w On May 18, REMAINE WILD MARINE ANIMAL LIFELINE will help you with Sunday June questions about in8. In 1997 All programs run jured or orphaned the Lifeline from approximately wildlife. ReMaine began opWild is Maine’s 11 am to 2 pm unless eration as state organization an (E.M.S.) otherwise noted. for wildlife rehabilEmergency itators and associMedical Services unit providated professionals. Most people ing rescue, first aid and transdo not know it is against the port to stranded animals. In law to possess wildlife. Learn 2002, the Lifeline responded to how you can help inuured wild- 398 strandings. life you may find as you travel w On June 15, Chris Paquette the woods and waters from ROBINS NEST CUSTOM of the state. PONDS & WATER GARDENS w The 6th annual FISH AND will be at the park to discuss inWILDLIFE OPEN HOUSE will stalling a backyard pond. be held May 31, from 9:30 a.m.-3: This company was the prin30 p.m., showcasing the Maine ciple installer of the park’s Department of Inland Fisheries very popular ponds in the naand Wildlife programs, projects tive turtle exhibit, so you can

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get an excellent idea of what a small backyard pond will turn out to look like. w Join white-tail deer expert Dick Bernier, THE DEER TRACKER, for great information about white-tails in Maine on Sunday, June 22. Operating a company called Big Whitetail Consultants, Dick has published two books, started and successfully ran a whitetail deer school, lectures throughout the Northeast and spends a lot of time taking great photos of white-tails. Bernier utilizes bows, rifles, muzzleloaders, and cameras, and his expertise is well rounded when it comes to white-tailed deer and the animal’s behavior. w The LOON PRESERVATION COMMITTEE from New Hampshire will be on hand so you can learn more about loons on July 6. Dedicated to preserving and protecting loons through out the northeast, LPC has expanded its outreach efforts through increased public awareness of the Common Loon and its challenges. Open six days a week year-round and seven days a week from July 1 to Columbus Day, their displays, exhibits, award-winning videos and interpretive talks introduce visitors to the wonders of loons. w The Maine Chapter of the

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WILD TURKEY FEDERATION will set up and staff a display featuring the wild turkey on July 13. Wild turkeys were eliminated from their native Maine range by the late 1800s, but have been restored to Maine through the efforts and contributions of the Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Maine Chapter of the WTF. In addition, the MAINE BOW HUNTERS ASSOCIATION will be on hand with a display and to answer questions about the growing sport of Bow Hunting. And to wrap up the day, the popular ‘OWL PROWL’ NIGHT HIKE will be held from 8-10 p.m. under bright moonlight. The Wildlife Park will open to the public for a ‘night walk’ so visitors can view our wildlife at night. Flashlights will be available to purchase at the gate, or you can bring your own. We recommend you cover your flashlight with red cellophane to improve your night vision. Volunteer guides will be stationed at several exhibits with a variety of owl mounts to talk a bit about the birds’ nightlife. In addition, our resident great horned, barred and saw whet owls will add to the excitement. Owl calls and hoots will be playing too! The regular admission fee will

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Wildlife continued from page 2 be charged for this special night visit. This special evening program will be cancelled if it is raining. w Join MAINE CUSTOM WOOD SCULPTURE on Sunday, July 20 as chain saw artist Bill Fournier demonstrates his techniques for creating eagles, hawks, bears, wolves, mountain lions and more from up to 7 foot tall pieces of white and Norway pine, fir, cedar or spruce. w If you have ever wanted to try your hand at FLY TYING AND FLY CASTING, the Wildlife Park is the place to be on Sunday, July 27. Bill Oleszczuk, from the Sebago Chapter of Trout Unlimited, will demonstrate and invite participation from kids and parents alike to learn these popular fishing arts. Learn how to tie a fly, and bring it home with you to try in the nearest stream or lake. TU will also have a display featuring some of the many fish and habitat restoration projects with which they are involved. w Fish and Wildlife SAFETY PROGRAMS will be featured on Sunday, Aug. 3. The Department offers safety programs for all ages in boating, hunting, trapping, snowmobiling, and ATVs statewide and year round.Kids ages 10 and up are eligible to participate. In addition, learn to watch out for the AQUATIC INVADERS. Staff will set up an informative exhibit about the nonnative plants that may be threatening our ponds, rivers, lakes and streams.

Can YOU identify Eurasian Milfoil, Brazilian elodea, or water chestnut? Don’t let invasive exotic plants choke the life out of your lake! Before you boat, know what you tote; it’s up to you to control these nuisance species! w On August 10, a ranger from the MAINE FOREST SERVICE will set up to demonstrate and display the tools of his trade. Forest rangers are involved in developing, advocating for, and promoting activities that encourage the sound long term management of the forest resources, protecting the forest from the effects of fire, insects, disease and misuse; and providing accurate, relevant, and timely information about the forest resource to landowners and the public. A special photo opportunity for the kids will happen from 12 noon to 12:30, when Smokey the Bear will arrive to meet his fans. Bring your cameras! w Tuesday, August 12 will be the evening for ‘CREATURES OF THE NIGHT’ Night Hike, from 8-10 p.m.

under the light of a full moon. The Wildlife Park will open to the public for a ‘night walk’ so visitors can view our wildlife at night. Flashlights will be available to purchase at the gate, and you can bring your own. We recommend that you cover your flashlight with red cellophane to improve your night vision. Volunteer guides will be stationed at several wildlife exhibits to talk a bit about the animals’ nightlife. The regular admission fee will be charged for this special night visit. This special program will be canceled if it is raining. w Discover the art of taxidermy with RANDY’S TAXIDERMY, August 17. Taxidermy is a method of reproducing a life-like three-dimensional reproduction of an animal for permanent display. The modern practice of taxidermy incorporates many crafts, including carpentry, woodworking, tanning, molding and casting; and it also requires artistic talent for sculpture, painting and draw-

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ing. Randy will bring a variety of supplies and plan to demonstrate this technical art. w On August 24, gamekeeper Adam Farrington will present a program on RAPTORS AND THE ART OF FALCONRY. Falconry, or hawking, is the ancient art of hunting with a trained bird of prey on wild (natural) quarry in its natural habitat. Falconry is practiced all over the world, using different birds of prey. Falconry developed into a sport, and this fascinating cooperation between man and bird is one of the oldest open air past times. An apprentice falconer, Adam currently has a red tailed hawk in training. He will have this bird and much of the equipment used in falconry on hand. w The last HALLOWEEN NIGHT HIKE will run October 10 from 6-8 p.m. The Wildlife Park will host a ‘night walk’ so visitors can view wildlife at night. Flashlights will be available to purchase or you can bring your own. We recommend that you cover your flashlight with red cellophane to improve your night vision. Volunteer guides will be stationed at several exhibits to talk a bit about the animals’ nightlife.Kids who wear their costumes receive door prizes! The regular admission fee will be charged for this special night visit. This program will be canceled if it is raining.

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Shaker workshops continued from page 3 that is clean and sound. This class will be restricted to hand woven chairs (the chairs can be identified by the holes drilled through the seat and/or back for the weaving of the cane). Supplies will be provided to get you started on your first chair. Additional instruction will be available the following Saturday (6/28) for those needing more guidance. JUNE 21 - WOODWORKING Whale Tail Box, 10 a.m.3 p.m. Make an 18th century reproduction whale’s tail candle box and apply a terrific, hand-rubbed milk paint finish. A stenciled design may also be applied. The candle box measures approximately 6” deep, 16” wide and 7 1/2” high and will complement any decor. JULY 12 - FLOORCLOTH WORKSHOP 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Make a 2’x3’ floor cloth, a traditional floor covering of the 19th century. Construct a sturdy floor cloth using canvas, acrylic paint and polyurethane. You will see a

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AUG. 2- HERBAL CHRISTMAS HEIRLOOM ORNAMENTS 10 a.m.-2 p.m. A wonderful class filled with fragrant herbs and fun! Class participants will visit the Shaker gardens and harvest lamb’s ear, thyme, sage, oregano and other fresh herbs. These herbs will be transformed into ornaments, which have been made since the late 18th century. Each student will learn how to make 4 to 6 ornaments, which they will finish and take home. AUG. 16. - CHAIR CANING (2nd SESSION) 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Whole new class but see June 21st for details. Additional help will be available the following Saturday (8/23). SEPT. 13 - HOLIDAY WORKSHOP: CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Participants will make two Christmas stockings. Patterns, cut-outs, gold and green will be available. NOTE: All materials provided. Please bring scissors and thimbles as well as an open mind and imagination. SEPT. 27 - HOLIDAY WORKSHOP: ADVENT CALENDAR Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The traditional Advent calendar takes on new meaning when you make one for you and your family. This calendar will be made from felt with 24 pockets to old your handmade symbols of the season. A Christmas scene of your own choice caps the top of the calendar. NOTE: All materials and patterns are provided. Please bring scissors and a thimble. The following craft demontrations are free and open to the public; no pre-registration required. June 28 - Woodturning July 26 - Blacksmithing Aug. 2 - Pine Tree Quilters Aug. 30 Textile Necklaces Sept. 13 - Blacksmithing Sept. 20 - Shaker Rug Weaving Sept. 27 - Woodturning Oct. 11 - Weaving

An exhibit titled “The Rhythm of Life: Sabbathday Lake in 1903” will be a new feature of the 2003 season at the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Museum in New Gloucester. This new exhibit highlights Shaker life one century ago. Manuscripts, photographs and artifacts tell the story of the Sabbathday Lake Shakers, an active community of Believers that has now entered its fourth century in Maine. The museum iteslf opens on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with the Shaker Store (a gift shop featuring Shaker made items) sharing those hours. Both the museum and store are closed on Sundays. Other special events include the ongoing Nature Walks, a concert July 19 by the Portland String Quartet, and Apple Saturdays, slated for Sept. 27 and Oct. 4 and 11. In addition to the daily tours of the museum buildings, a variety of craft workshops and demonstrations will get under way in June and continue throughout the season. For more information, one may contact the village by visiting their web site (www.shaker.lib.me.us), calling 926-4597 or emailing usshakers@aol.com.

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Shaker workshops and craft demonstrations The following workshops and craft demonstrations ae slated for the coming season at Shaker Village in New Gloucester. Most require a fee and pre-registration with limited enrollment; please call 207-926-4597 for more information or to register. One may also visit www.shaker.lib.me.us or e-mail usshakers@aol.com

MAY 31 - WOODWORKING Introduction to Wood, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. A woodworker’s guide to identifying, drying and learning about wood movement as it relates to furniture construction. JUNE 7 - WOODWORKING Hand Tools I, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Learn how to choose and correctly layout tools, saws, files and drills.

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X ONGOING X Following are several lists of some of the activities you can expect to find during the summer and early fall months in Maine. Whenever available, contact information has been provided for anyone wanting to confirm an event or find out more about it. Schedules were gleaned from a variety of sources and are subject to change; we strongly advise you to check first before venturing out. Also, many of these organizations have web sites, which may provide you with additional information and details. June 1 through the end of the year, PORTLAND Portland Museum of Art Biennial, in celebration of the richness and variety of the visual arts in Maine, works of art by emerging and established artists associated with the state. $8 adults, $6 seniors and students with ID, $2 ages 6-17, free under 6. Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat & Sun., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Fri: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., 7 Congress Square; Kristen Levesque,7756148 or 800-639-4067. pma@maine.rr.com. www.portlandmuseum.org. Through Sept. 30 GREATER PORTLAND AREA Lighthouses on Parade display of 4’ x 10’ lighthouses, decorated by Maine artists; FMI Patty Freeman, 1-888PARADE-4. patty@outfrontproductions.ne t. www.thebigparade.com/lighthouses/. May 11- Aug. 31 GRAY Summer Wildlife Days, every Sunday during the park’s season, the Maine Wildlife Park runs programs educating people of all ages about wildlife. Non-Sunday events: May 31 Open House and August 12 “Creatures of the Night.” Call ahead for program information. Fees vary with event — usually free with admission. Rte 26, 657-4977, Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26, Gray, ME. www.m

ainewildlifepark.com. May 24- Aug. 24 PORTLAND Mapping Maine: Four Contemporary Views. Cartography and landscape painting have been intimately connected ever since both art forms first rose to distinction four centuries Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat & Sun: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Fri: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Sq, FMI7756148 OR 800-639-4067. pma@maine.rr.com. www.portlandmuseum.org. June 1-Aug. 2 WILTON Loon Maineia 2003 and Wilton Blueberry Festival , more than 20 larger-than-life sized loon fiberglass sculptures will be painted by Maine artists and sponsored by area businesses to be displayed throughout Wilton during the summer. Blueberry festival is weekend of Aug 2. FMI Shannon Smith, 778-4726, 25 Pleasant View Heights, Wilton, 04294. scsmith@ime.net. www.route2.com/ wbf.htm. June 17-Sept. 11 PORTLAND Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ: 2003 Summer Series While visiting Portland in the summer, make sure to see the historic Kotzschmar Memorial organ. Installed in Portland City Hall Auditorium in 1912, it was the second largest organ in the world at the time. For a concert scheule, 883-9525. Merrill Auditorium at Portland City Hall. FMI 883-9525. 389 Congress St, Portland, 04112. www.foko.org. June 21 BRUNSWICK Opening of the Bowdoin Summer Music Festival, presenting internationally-renowned artists in concert on Wednesday and Friday nights, in air-conditioned Crooker Theater. Brunswick High School, Maquoit Road. FMI 373-1444. 6300 College Station, Bowdoin College, Brunswick, 04011. info@summermusic.org.

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HERB FEST June 7, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., MOFGA Fairgrounds in Unity Come to Maine to take a full day of herb related classes and to buy a unique assortment of quality Maine-grown herbs and herbal products from dozens of vendors. Herb Fest is held annually on the first Saturday of June. Vendors come from all parts of Maine to sell plants – it’s a great place to find some of the more unusual medicinal plants – dried herbs, teas, tinctures, salves, cosmetic products, soaps, gifts, seeds, gardening supplies, books, flower essences, aromatherapy products and more. In recent years classes have covered subjects as diverse as Medicinal Uses of Native Trees and Woody Plants, Preserving and Using Culinary Herbs, Herbs for Menopause, Propagating Herbs, Flower Essences, Herbs for Pregnancy, Wool Dyeing with Herbs, Herbs for Brewing, Making Herbal Oils and Salves, Herbal Skincare, Wildgathering and Endangered Plants, Making Potpourri, and Herb Garden Design. In addition to classes, several herb walks are offered.

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ice cream, hayrides, nature trails, and barn and sugarhouse tours. You can visit the animals and taste maple syrup and honey.Directions: Take Rt. 126 east from Lewiston. About 5 -6 miles at Cumberland Farm intersection take a right and watch for signs. Take Rt. 9 from Brunswick or Lisbon and watch for signs. (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Nezinscot Farm — Gloria & Gregg Varney Route 117, Turner Diversified Organic Dairy, Sheep, Goat, Vegetables & Farm Store This is a sustainable and diverse organic farm offering a wide variety of organic products along

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with their own beef, veal, lamb, pork, chicken and free range turkeys. We have a herd of 100 dairy cows which produce organic milk for Stonyfield yogurt and organic Valley Co-op as well as milk from a small herd of dairy goats which goes primarily into our cheeses. Bring the family by to visit the animals, sample our cheeses and meats, tour through the gardens, have lunch at the farm or just have tea in our new tea house featuring over a dozen different types of mints for your tea pleasures. Felting, spinning and weaving demonstrations will take place throughout the day.Directions: From Rt. 4 take Rt. 117 North - 1 mile on left and right. White barn

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with red face. Farm sign on the left. Midway between Turner Center and Turner Village. (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) Norlands Living History Center — 290 Norlands Road, Livermore, historic farm of the late 1800’s Norlands is a 445-acre living history site, open yearround, which uses its land and six historic buildings to re-create 19th century rural Maine for visitors of all ages. It is Maine’s only year-round working history farm, with oxen, horses, cows, sheep, pigs and poultry, crops and seasonal activities. The costumed staff will delight visitors at the farm and the farmer’s cottage with their stories and will also give wagon rides. The farm tour does not

include the other buildings on the site. Both the barn and farmer’s cottage will have much to teach visitors who will readily understand the difference in farming in the late 19th century when they are shown the old-time equipment used by both farmer and wife. Role playing staff will talk to visitors about farm life in the period. There will be wagon rides (for a small fee) with the farm horses and you will be offered lemonade and cookies in the farmer’s cottage. HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE Directions: From Lewiston and Auburn: Take Route 4 north; turn right onto Route 108; look for the Norlands sign; go left on Norlands Rd. From Augusta (one half hour):

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Take Route 202 west to Winthrop; then take Route 133 North to Wayne; turn left on Route 219 and right on Route 108; drive three miles to Norlands Road and turn right. (10 a.m. - 3 p.m.) Sunnyside Gardens — Edith & Joel Ellis 500 North Parish Road, Turner Perennial Nursery The nursery offers more than 900 varieties of perennials and complementary shrubs for sale, many of which are found displayed in the English style border gardens on the grounds of this c. 1820 farmhouse. A tour of the gardens will be at 11a.m., discussing plant placement, choice and culture. Meet in front of the house. The owner will be on hand all day to answer questions about specific plants and their requirements. Cookies and iced tea will be served Directions: From Rt. 4, take Rt. 117 through Turner Center. Continue on Rt. 117 for 2.5 miles. Farm on left. Or follow DOT signs from Rt. 4. (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.) Flying Changes Center for Therapeutic Riding — Barbara Doughty, Route 201, Topsham, Therapeutic Riding Facility FCC provides equine facilitated therapy to special needs/at risk children and adults. Programs include riding, carriage driving, and recreational vaulting, and are designed to meet the needs of physical, emotional, or developmental challenge. Also offered is a summer horsemanship day camp and a youth community service program. There will be riding/driving/ vaulting demonstrations; video presentations; and grooming and tacking demonstrations. HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE Directions: From the Topsham intersection of Rt. 201 and Rt. 196, go north on Rt. 201 toward Richmond. Center is approximately 3 miles from intersection on right. (noon - 4 p.m.) For additional information, visit www.getrealgetmaine.com

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Snafu Acres — R. Ivan & Nancy Smith, 259 Tillson Road, Monmouth. Diversified Dairy Farm This is a diversified dairy farm utilizing rotational grazing pasture management. They milk 60 Jersey and Holstein cows at separate locations. At the farmhouse they raise their own calves for future milk cows and as natural grassfed veal. In addition they raise natural pastured chickens, turkeys and eggs. Farm products will be available for sampling and purchase. Visitors are welcome to tour the calf raising facility and the pastured poultry area. Visitors will be able to participate in butter making. HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE Directions: From downtown Monmouth take Route 135 east 2.7 miles. Turn right on the Tillson Road. The farmhouse is one half mile up the road on the right. (10 a.m. - 3 p.m.) Friend’s Folly Farm — Marcia Marron & S. Pogorelc, 319 Norris Hill Road, MonmouthAngora Goats, Fiber processing & Spinning Mill They raise white and colored Angora goats for fiber, breeding stock, and pelts. The mill processes other farmers’ fiber, alpaca, llama, sheeps’ wool, and angora for hand spinners, felters and yarn for knitters and weavers. There will be fiber preparation and spinning demonstrations. Goat handling, management, and hoof trimming demonstrations. Felt making activities for children.Directions: From Winthrop take Route 202 South, turn left onto Blue Road, go 1 mile. At stop sign take left onto Norris Hill Road, 1/4 mile farm is on the left. From Lewiston take Route 202 North, turn right onto Blue Road, go 1 mile. At stop sign take left onto Norris Hill Road, 1/4 mile farm is on the left. (10a.m. - 3 p.m.) Pineland Farms — Pineland Farms, Inc., 1545 Intervale Road, New Gloucester Diversified livestock farm/ vegetables This farm is home to more than 30 angus cows, 60 sheep, and 100 chickens. Included on over 2000 acres of rolling farm land is a fruit, vegetable and flower garden, and Riding to the Top therapeutic riding center, which is also home to the horses. There will be tours of the farm as

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well as demonstrations, or one can simply take in the grounds at their leisure. HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE Directions: Take the Maine Turnpike to Exit 11 (Gray exit), bear right @ the tollbooth, follow signs for Route 115. Continue on Rt.115 east for 1.6 miles, then turn left on Depot Road continue on Depot Road while following signs for Rt 231. Farm will be on your rights (three red barns). (10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m) Sunrise Acres Farm — Sally Merrill, 42 Winn Road, Cumberland, Diversified Organic Farm Located on 148 acres 10miles northwest of Portland, Sunrise Acres Farm specializes in raising purebred polled dorset sheep, polled Hereford cattle and pasture poultry. Rotational grazing and hay-making are major summertime projects as well as the four acre organic garden. There will be pasture/garden walks on the half hour and hay wagon rides on the hour. The

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X JUNE X 1 PORTLANDOld Port Festival, a family festival sure to be fun for all. A parade featuring Portland’s own Shoestring Theater puppet company, music, entertainment, cuisine from around the world and children’s activities. Old Port District, Downtown Portland. FMI 772-6828. 400 Congress Street, Portland, 04101. pdddid@maine.rr.com. www.portlandmaine.com. 1-8 AUBURN Community Little Theater presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat, Great Falls School Auditorium, Academy Street, FMI 783-0958 or lacit@hotmail.com 6-8 BRIDGTON Maine Canoe Symposium, a classic Maine woodland camp weekend of learning and celebrating the breadth of canoe sport in a family friendly environment. Lessons, demonstrations, slide presentations and on-the-water fun. All ages and levels welcome. Winona Camps, FMI 892-3121. RR 1 Box 868, Bridgton, 04009. mcs@canoemaine.com. www.mainecanoesymposium.org. 7 NORTH LEEDS Windsurfing clinic, free, 11a.m.-5:30p.m., 170 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Androscoggin all ages, preregistration is preferred; Sunday will be “no-wind” date. FMI Windsurfing Maine, 783-2904, www.windsurfingmaine.com 7 UNITY Herb Fest, Annual Maine festival devoted entirely to herbs. Music, food and children’s activities. Common Ground Fairground, FMI 639-2005. kdunham@tdstelme.net. 13-14 OLD ORCHARD BEACH Fiero

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Car Show, Memorial Park, FMI: 934-0103 13-16 NEWRY Sunday River to the Sea Bicycle Trek Across Maine, three day bicycling event where nearly 1700 riders trek 180miles (average 60 miles per day) across scenic Maine. FMI American Lung Association of Maine, 622-6394 or 800-499-5964. 233 State Street, Augusta, 04330. www.mainelung.org. 13-15 NAPLES Wheels and Water Show promotes the historical aspects of transportation. About 100 forms of transportation will be displayed, including very old Fords, steam-powered watercraft and tractors. Brandy Pond, FMI 693-6879. nhs@pivot.net. 14 CANTON Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department hosts the second annual Canton Summer Fest at the municipal building and nearby ball field, includes a flea market, craft fair and firemen’s muster in addition to a variety of activities of younsters of all ages. FMI, 597-2767 14 KINGFIELD Flowerfest, wonderful flower extravaganza with food, vendors, music and special presentations. 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Main St, FMI 265-4037, PO Box 105, Kingfield, 04947 info@mainemusicevents.com www.kingfieldflowerfarm.com. 14-15 DEER ISLE Lupine Festival features the island’s best, food, music, art, crafts, photography, performances, products, services and self-guided tours of the island and lupine fields. A celebration of the area’s beauty, heritage, talent and people. Main Street FMI 348-6124. PO Box 490, Deer Isle, 04627. deerisle@ acadia.net. deerislemaine. com. 14 ROCKFREEZER SPECIAL 5 lbs. Bacon LAND Sum5 lbs. Lean Hamburg mer Solstice 5 lbs. Red Hot Dogs

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Maine Fiber Frolic Night, kick-off to the summer season, this annual celebration offers fun for the whole family. Main Street will be closed off from traffic for the evening, which will feature live music, entertainment, street dancing, food and special events. FMI 596-0376. PO Box 508, Rockland, 04841. info@therealmaine.com. www.therealmaine.com. 14-15 WINDSOR The Maine Fiber Frolic at the Windsor Fairgrounds, Rt. 32, featuring a variety of activities including Fleece/Fiber show and sale, sheep dog demo, marketplace, llama drill team, goat & llama shows,workshops, sheep breeds, speakers, kids area, FMI infor@fiberfrolic.com 14-15 BETHEL 3rd Annual Upper Androscoggin River Fishing Festival Scheduled for Father’s Day weekend, this festival offers a variety of exhibits and hands-on activities for the entire family. Davis Park, FMI 824-2282 or 800-442-5826, PO Box 1247, Bethel, 04217. info@bethelmaine.com. www.bethelmaine.com. 15-23 BAR HARBOR Legacy of the Arts, week-long community wide celebration of art and culture features concerts, workshops, meet the artists sessions and more! All day. Main Street. FMI 288-5103. 93 Cottage St, PO Box 158, Bar Harbor, 04609. visitors@barharbor info.com. www.barharbormaine.com. 17 CAMDEN House & Garden Tour Day, annual car tour of homes and gardens in the Camden-Rockport area sponsored by the Camden Garden Club, the oldest garden club in the state. Drivers can pick up maps and then take the tour at their own pace. Call ahead for map information. 236-6375. PO Box 952, Camden, 04843.

Windsor Fairgrounds is the site of The Maine Fiber Frolic. The Maine Llama Association proudly sponsors this annual event to celebrate fiber animals and the fiber arts—spinning, weaving, dyeing, felting, and rug hooking. During this 2-day event, numerous demonstrations, lectures, and workshops will be presented for all ages to enjoy.

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Fleece Show & Sale • Fiber Dyeing • Felting—needle & wet • Spinning— wheels & drop spindles • Weaving— various looms • Tappa Kappa • Rug Hooking • Sewing with Wool

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Felting Balls • Making Bunny/ Llama Puppets • Drop Spindles • Weaving • Carding Accomplished fiber artists who have spent years refining their skills will be demonstrating their crafts. Many will present workshops. Vendors will be on the grounds to supply visitors with fiber-related needs. Some provide spinning wheels while others provide finished products to wear. For more information about the Maine Fiber Frolic please visit www.fiberfrolic.com or phone9936262 or 549-4591.

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Shannon Smith drives herself to make the Wilton Blueberry Festival one of Maine’s top events each year. Now in its 21st year, the annual festival will take place on August 1-2. Smith’s dedication has helped the Wilton Blueberry Festival attract more than 7,000 people each year. “The atmosphere is wonderful, people have a tremendous time and return year after year after year,” said Smith. This year, Smith has also had the challenge of tying the festival into the town of Wilton’s bicentennial. To commemorate the occasion, she has arranged for more than 20 larger-than-life-sized loon fiberglass sculptures to be painted by Maine artists beginning in June and to be displayed in the town throughout the summer months.

The City of Bangor is preparing for the return of the National Folk Festival to be held along the Penobscot River waterfront on August 22-24. The 65th National Folk Festival, first presented in 1934 in St. Louis, Missouri, is a celebration of the roots, the richness and the variety of American culture through music, dance, traditional crafts, storytelling and food. The entire weekend’s entertainment is free to the public. Bangor was awarded the honor of hosting the National Folk Festival for 2002, 2003 and 2004 by the National Council for Traditional Arts in a competitive process that included several other municipalities. Although Bangor was the smallest city ever to be selected to host the annual event, Bangor enjoyed the largest opening night crowds in the festival’s history. No fewer than 20 superior performing music and dance artists are expected to fill the five stages of the festival. A

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Chamberlain exihibit honors local author A new exhibit on Joshua Chamberlain at Pejepscot Historical Society, Legacy of a Legend, celebrates Maine’s most famous Civil War hero and the Maine author whose 1957 book sparked the resurgence of interest in him. “John Pullen’s regimental history of the Twentieth Maine and its scholar-turned-soldier colonel introduced a new generation to the life and legacy of Chamberlain. There is a direct line of descent from John’s important history to the books and movies coming out today,” said Society Director Deborah Smith. “Pullen’s book undoubtedly helped Michael Shaara’s research for The Killer Angels, winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1974 and itself the inspiration for the movie Gettysburg in 1994. Shaara’s son Jeff subsequently wrote a prelude and sequel to the novel, and Gods and Generals has already been at movie theaters.” The new film, with a featured role for Chamberlain, is not the only reason the Society chose to assemble its new show on Chamberlain imagery. “We hold a four-day symposium about Chamberlain every other year, and the next one will be August 6 through 9, “ noted Smith. “Of course, the dedication of Brunswick’s new statue of Chamberlain is slated for late spring, but most of all we wanted to honor John Pullen, a former trustee and a great friend of the Chamberlain Museum, for all he has done to keep Chamberlain’s memory fresh.” The exhibit features images of Chamberlain in many media, from an oil painting and bronze busts to a needlepoint portrait. Also included are images from popular culture such as bumper stickers, figurines, and a game board. The exhibit will remain up through November. For more information contact PHS at 7296606. The society operates several sites in Brunswick.

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prompted Maine men and women to volunteer their services in defense of the Union in every possible way. About 70,000 men served as soldiers and sailors. An untold number of men and women served as nurses, doctors, relief workers, and spies at home and on the field of battle. Some of the Union’s most successful officers were Maine born and bred, among them Oliver Otis Howard and Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain. Much has been written about the Civil War in the southern states - the battles, the principal players, the effect of war The Chamberlain house, circa 1906, photo upon the civilian population. courtesy of the Pejepscot Historical Society. Although far from the actual fighting, Maine and her citizens were equally affected. A large number of her men did not return home. Her vessels and coastal trade were devastated by the Confederate navy. Her economy suffered. The final chapter of Maine’s part in the Civil War has yet to be written, but some historians During the middle decades of the 19th cenbelieve the American Civil War began and tury, the state of Maine was one of the most ended in Maine. Mrs. Stowe was a resident important in the nation. Her forests provided of Brunswick when she wrote Uncle Tom’s wood for building, fuel and paper products; Cabin; Joshua Chamberlain, also a resident her mills produced textiles, shoes, and many of Brunswick, accepted the surrender of Genother consumer goods; her shipwrights were eral Lee’s Confederate army at Appomattox. known as “shipbuilders to the world.” Ë Brunswick — Joshua Lawrence Blessed with a long coastline dotted with Chamberlain Museum - Brunswick many deep harbors, her coastal towns beË Peaks Island — Fifth Maine Regiment came centers of commerce, trading with Center - Peaks Island ports throughout the world. Maine people Ë Prospect — Fort Knox State Historic Site also made their mark on the national political - Prospect stage. At home Maine’s small but vocal aboliË Gray — CemeteryGrave of an Unknown tionist organizations kept the issue of slavery Confederate Soldier - Gray in the public eye. Ë Casco Bay — Portland Harbor & Jewell Although they differed in their approach to Island - Casco Bay eliminate slavery, each agreed that slavery Ë Calais — 1864 Capt. William Collins - Calais was a moral wrong in conflict with the law Ë Portland —The Abyssinian Church of God and the United States constitution. Portland The publication of Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Ë Livermore — Norlands Living History Uncle Tom’s Cabin in 1851 served to reinforce Center - Livermore the abolitionists’ beliefs and helped to raise Ë York — The Confederate Civil War awareness of the evils of slavery among the Monument - York American public. For more information about Maine museThe outbreak of hostilities in April 1861 ums, go to www.mainemuseums.org

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Nowetah’s American Indian Museum Housed in a 1520 sq.ft building is genuine American Indian art on display from all parts of the United States, Canada and South America. There is an impressive collection of more than 300 old Maine Indian sweetgrass/brown ash splint baskets, porcupine quill birchbark

containers, bark cradle boards, bark moose calls, moosehair- embroidered moccasins, pipe bags, 10-foot bark hunter canoe and more. Established in 1969. Museum gift shop.Open - all year Hours - 10-5 daily; Route 27, Box 40 New Portland, 04954-9602; Phone 628-4981

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continued from page 5 chamber@camdenme.org. 19-22 BIDDEFORD La Kermesse Franco-American festival, carnival, culture, entertainment, tradition and food, Waterhouse Field, 283-1889 21-22 BAR HARBOR Art by the Sea - The Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce Art Show on the Village Green, Main and Mt. Desert streets and downtown. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. FMI 288-5103. 93 Cottage St, Bar Harbor, 04609. visitors@barharborinfo.com. www.barharbormaine.com. 21-22 BIDDEFORD Paddlesports Festival, bring your entire family for introductory paddling tours, lessons, demos, kids activities and great food and entertainment. Saco River, University of New England, FMI LLBean Outdoor Discovery School, 888-552-32 61. 21-22 ORONO Summer Living History Days, traditional crafts (cedar shakes, candles, spinning, weaving,woodcrafts), traditional tastes (bean-hole beans and reflector-oven biscuits) and traditional family fun exploring Maine’s pioneer past. Period dressed pioneers. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Maine Forest & Logging Museum/ Leonard’s Mills. FMI 581-2871. PO Box 456, Orono, 04473-0456. jmartin@acadia.net. 21-22 NEW SWEDEN Midsommar Festival, celebrate the summer solstace with Northern Maine’s Swedish Community. Traditional costumes, dancing, music, food and demonstrations. Aroostook County FMI: 896-3416 or 492-4162 21-July 4 GREATER AUGUSTA The Whatever Family Festival, free family fun, 14-day

Yarmouth Clam Festival July 18-20 The Yarmouth Clam Festival is packed full of fun for the entire family. The festival is a 3-day Michael Leonard photo event including a parade on Friday evening, free entertainment, juried craft show, an art show, sports contests,(road race, bike race and canoe race) a carnival and a variety of free family-oriented activities. As always, clams are the featured menu item. For more information contact the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce 846-3984 or visit the web site: www.yarmouthclamfestival.org

festival with celebrations in Gardiner, Augusta and surrounding towns. Events will include music, sports tournaments, races and much more. FMI 623-4559. KVCC, 21 University Drive, Augusta, ME 04332. info@augustamaine.com. 24-25 BOOTHBAY HARBOR Windjammer Days Festival, full rigged windjammers sail into the harbor. Two fun-filled days of harborside concerts, fireworks, an antique boat parade, games and activities for the children, visits to Navy and Coast Guard vessels and

plenty of food. Waterfront, FMI 633-2353. PO Box 356, Boothbay Harbor, 04538-0356. seamai ne@boothbayharbor.com. www.boothbayharbor.com. 26-29 MADAWASKA Acadian Festival, the state’s largest cultural festival, celebrating the unique Acadian culture and heritage with a number of events that serve as a reminder of the past and celebration of the present. FMI 728-7000. 363 Main St, Ste 101, Madawaska, 04756. valleyvisit@nci1.net. www.madawaska.org. 27-29 FREEPORT Annual

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McLaughlin Garden grows more beautiful every year Lilac Festival and Plant Sale Saturday and Sunday May 24-25: 9AM-3PM Celebrate the myriad colors, scents and traditions of lilac season at the McLaughlin Garden in South Paris. Perennials and lilacs will be on sale Saturday and Sunday. $3 donation requested. The gift shop and house will be open and a light lunch will be available. Memorial Day, Monday, May 26: Garden open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; at 11 a.m., Walt Whitman’s “When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloomed” read by Dan Lakeman. $3 Donation welcomed. The gift shop and house will be open and a light lunch will be available.

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June 14, 10-12PM New (Garden) Bed Basics

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Saturday, June 21, 10AM-3PM PAINTING A MAINE GARDEN

Plein- air painting demos, pastel, watercolor, and oil workshops offered all day long. Garden photography, block printing and children’s art workshops will be offered. Lunches available. Tea with the artists at 3. $5 donation requested.

June 24-27, 8:30-10:30AM KIDS PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP A chance for kids to learn 35 mm photographic principles and techniques from a professional. Program geared for 1st5th graders. Fee for all sessions $40 plus a $20 lab fee. Pre-registration 743-8820.

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Fine trips, kayaks, garden tools and a myriad of great finds all to be auctioned off to benefit the garden. An elegant and fun summer event. FMI and to register, 743-8820.

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August 21, 9AM-2PM Gathering Basket Workshop Spend a pleasant morning in the McLaughlin Garden making a gathering basket with teacher and basket maker Karen Ellis. $30 includes supplies and a picnic lunch. Register early: limited to 12, 743-8820.

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All performances are at the newly renovated, air-conditioned Pickard Theater on the Bowdoin College campus. To order please call 725-8769, or contact BoxOffice, Maine State Music Theatre, 14 Maine Street, Suite 109, Brunswick, 04011. Hans Christian Anderson June 4 - 21 This world premiere was first a highly popular film that starred Danny Kaye in 1952. The book, rewritten by tony winner Maury Yeston, centers on the life of the author of such enduring children’s stories as The Ugly Duckling, The Little Mermaid and The Red Shoes. The score features compositions from the legendary Frank Loesser. “Anywhere I wander,” the Academy Award nominated “Thumbelina,” and “Wonderful Copenhagen” are just samplers of a rich musical tapestry. The Oscar winner of 1949, “Baby, It’s Cold Outside,” has been added to this lustrous collection and will debut on the Pickard Theatre Stage. La Cage aux Folles June 25 - July 12 This hilarious musical comedy was the inspiration for the movie The Birdcage starring Robin Williams and Nathan Lane. The story revolves around a St. Tropez nightclub owner and his companion, a female impersonator, and their attempt at spectacular 45th anniversary season ahead! innocent deception when a conservative magistrate’s daughter and the nightclub owner’s son desire to marry. The marvelous score features “I Am What I Am,” “Look Over There” and, of course, the title song. Jeckyll & Hyde July 16 - August 2 Adapted from Stevenson’s 1886 novella, this is the story of a brilliant young doctor who embarks upon a quest to isolate the dual elements of good and evil that are constantly struggling for supremacy inside every human being. With music by Frank Wildhorn (The Scarlet Pimpernel, MSMT 2001) and book and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse (Victor/Victoria, MSMT 2000), this dynamic musical made its Broadway debut in 1997 and was nominated for 4 Tony Awards. Smokey Joe’s Cafe August 6 -23 This 7-time Tony Award-nominated and Grammy Award-winning musical headlines the pop/rock songs of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. Smokey Joe’s is a song-anddance celebration that features some of the greatest hits of the 50s and 60s: “Hound Dog,” “Love Potion #9,” “Yakety Yak,” “On Broadway” and “Jailhouse Rock,” among many others. This will be an MSMT first.

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On Tuesday, August 5, Monmouth favorite Janis Stevens will present her acclaimed one-woman show, Vivian. This amazing tour-de-force about the legendary actress Vivian Leigh was performed in a workshop setting during the 2000 season. Following several productions on the West Coast Janis will bring it back to us for one memorable evening. Theater and film lovers alike will love this show. On two consecutive Tuesdays, August 12 and 19, out of control comedy will take over the theater as Monmouth actors Joshua Sharback, Mark S. Cartier and Dennis A. Price present The Compleat Wrks of Shakespeare, abridged. This hilarious show is a treat for the Shakespeare fan and Shakespeare novice alike. A rapid-fire run through all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays, it’s become a stalwart of theaters throughout the world. These special performances are not included in the season subscription packages. Tickets for both shows go on sale June 17.

The Pirates of Penzance sail into Cumston Hall The Gilbert and Sullivan tradition will continue for another year as Monmouth presents the comic masterpiece, The Pirates of Penzance Sept. 25 through Oct. 5. Louie Dall’Ava will return to direct The Pirates of Penzance and play the Pirate King in the ridiculously funny love story of Frederick, an apprentice pirate, and Mabel, one of the daughters of The Major-General. The The Pirates of Penzance is classic fun for the whole family. Single tickets go on sale June 17.

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www.rangeleymaine.com. 11-13 BETHEL 15th Annual Maine Bike Rally. 60 miles of great Mountain Bike Trails. Family Ride, Time Trial Race, Star Gazing Night Ride and more! Many events for non-cycling family members, friends and resting cyclists. Pre-Registration required. Fri 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sat 4:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Sun 4:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. Gould Academy, FMI 623-4511. PO Box 5275, Augusta, 04332. bcm@bikemaine.org. 11-13 SACO 8th Annual Greek Heritage Festival , authentic homemade Greek food & pastries, loukoumathes Greek fried dough balls, baklava sundaes, and a 25piece live Greek band. Free admission and parking. Fri & Sat 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. FMI 284-7394. 186 Bradley St, Saco, 04072. 11-20 WATERVILLE Maine International Film Festival, 6th annual event will feature films from more than a dozen countries, representing the best of American independent and international cinema. The Maine Student Film & Video Festival will be held in conjunction with this event.

2-6 BATH 31st Annual Heritage Days. Maritime heritage festival, entertainment, carnival attractions and special events including a triathlon, parade, arts & crafts show and fireworks. FMI 443-9751, 45 Front St, Bath, 04530-2597. chamber@midcoastm aine.com. www.midcoastmaine.com. 3-4 LEWISTON/AUBURN Liberty Festival Music and entertainment, games, food, fun and a grand fireworks display honoring the American Flag. FMI Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce. 783-2249. info@libertyfestival.org. www.libertyfestival.org. 4 OCEAN PARK Parade and Sandcastle Contest, includes band concert with line and square dancing, on the beach, 934-2500 4 BAR HARBOR Independence Day Celebration, events include a blueberry pancake breakfast, parade, seafood festival, town band concert and fireworks over Frenchman’s Bay. Location varies with event. FMI 288-5103 or 888-540-9996, 93 Cottage Street, Bar Harbor, 04609. visitors@barharborinfo.com. www.barharborinfo.com. 4 RUMFORD Moontide Water Festival, a full day of fun, water events, music, food, classic car display, motorcycle show, kid’s corner and much more. Largest fireworks Sizes Small display in the State over Penna4XT cook Falls at dusk. FMI 364-3241. www.moontide.org. Waists N 4-6 WELLS Harbor Fest 2003 Craft PENDLETO 28-58 show, entertainment, demonstrations, displays, children’s amusements, chicken barbecue, seafood and food vendors. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Wells Harbor Park. FMI 646-2451, PO Box 356, Wells, 04090. wellscham ber@wellschamber.org. . 10% Off for Tux Rentals 5-16 BANGOR Maine Shake____ • ____ Senior speare Festival Performances Boy Scout Citizens on “THE BLUE STORE” include Macbeth, As You Like It, Tuesdays Headquarters 7436561 • 339 Main St., Norway • 1-800-861-6561 The Fantastiks and Alice in Wonderland. Tickets, 942-3333. Bangor Opera House. FMI Penobscot Theatre Company, 947-6618. 131 Main Reservations St, Bangor, 04401. info@maineshak 364-7973 espeare.org. 5 BETHEL Bethel Art Fair, artists and artisans displaying and

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X THEATER X the millions of middle and high school students who were made to read this play and hated it, but give it another shot. It’s an arresting drama, focusing more on Brutus than Caesar, that has some of Shakespeare’s greatest lines. The production, directed by Bill Van Horn, opens July 25 and will be riveting and exciting. One of Shakespeare’s best known plays, and an On August 1, Christopher Hampton’s daring DangerAmerican classic will serve as the centerpieces to The ous Liaisons will become a local sensation. The pasTheater At Monmouth’s 2003 summer season. sions of love, lust and revenge nearly explode on the The summer season opens July 5 with Shakespeare’s stage in this London and New York hit (which inspired early comedy, The Two Gentlemen of Verona. This fast two hit movies). The play, based on the Choderlos de and funny play follows Valentine and Proteus in a Laclos novel Les Liaisons Dangereuses, is a remarkjourney of love and able journey into friendship. The acthe French aristoction shifts between racy just prior to the sleepy Verona and revolution, and also vibrant Milan, tells us a little about We Won’t Pay, We Won’t Pay! —May 16 - May 24 where just about ourselves. This sizanything is possible. The Two Gentlemen of Verona — July 5 - August 23 zling production A funny play which will not be suitable The Philadelphia Story — July 11 - August 23 influenced many of for children. Shakespeare’s later Julius Caesar — July 25 - August 22 On Tuesday, comedies, The Two August 5, your chilDangerous Liaisons — August 1 August 21 Gentlemen of Verona dren can bring you is also a play of depth, Alice in Wonderland — August 5 - August 21 to the theater as we complex character present a new retellThe Pirates of Penzance — Sept. 25 Oct. 5 and trust, which will ing of the children’s be performed in traclassic Alice in ditional Elizabethan Wonderland. Follow costumes. Alice through her fun and wonderful adventures. A Many remember the great 1940 George Cukor film small cast of versatile actors will create a wonderland comedy, The Philadelphia Story. The film, starring of light, music and laughter. Katherine Hepburn, Cary Grant and James Stewart For more information regarding dates and times, is a classic. The great Phillip Barry play on which the contact the box office at 933-2952 or visit the web site, film is based is even better. On July 11 you can see for theateratmonmouth.org. Performances begin at 8 p.m yourself as we present the high comedy of “true love,” Tuesday-Saturday; Sunday shows begin at 7 p.m., Af“practical love” and “carried off by the moment love.” ternoon matinees start at 2 p.m. All performances are The Philadelphia Story will be a popular addition to the in air-conditioned Cumston Hall. season. There may be no better time to produce Julius Caesar than on the eve of a presidential election year. As potential candidates roam the countryside, we offer what is arguably Shakespeare’s most compelling drama of A critical piece of The Theater At Monmouth’s power, corruption and leadership. You may be among mission is promoting the appreciation of

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Culture Day, pageants, industry dinner, parade, live music, craft fair, fireworks, and much more. 2003 will debut the Bluegrass Festival, July 18-20. FMI 472-3802. 232 Main St, Suite 4, Fort Fairfield, mei sensmith@fortfairfield.org. 18-20 YARMOUTH Yarmouth Clam Festival, three days of summer fun, FMI 846-3984. 162 Main St, Yarmouth, 04096. info@yarmouthmaine.org. 19-20 CAMDEN 27th Annual Juried Arts & Crafts Show, artists and craftspeople display and sell their work, FMI 236-4404. PO Box 919, Camden, 04843. chamber@camdenme.org. 19 BETHEL Mollyockett Day Annual community festival featuring foot races, parade, contests, entertain-

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on the beach, in the square and surrounding area, FMI 934-2500 15-17 MILLINOCKET Wooden Canoe Festival, Kermit Crandall Park, FMI 723-4443. 1029 Central St, Millinocket, 04462. kacc@kai. net.www.katahdinmaine.com. 15-17 BUCKSPORT Northeast Silent Film Festival, The Alamo Theatre, a 1916-style cinema, shows classic films with outstanding musical accompaniment. FMI 469-0924 or 800-6391636. 5 Main St, Bucksport, 04416. oldfilm@acadia.net. 16 BRUNSWICK Maine

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Highland Games feature bagpipe bands, Highland and Scottish dancing, Scottish vendors and crafts, folk singing and much more. Thomas Point Beach FMI 549-7857, www.mainehighlandga mes.org. 16 CARTHAGE Heritage Days FMI 562-7090 or 562-7142 17 RANGELEY Summer Celebration, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Lakeside Park, FMI 864-5364. PO Box 317, Rangeley, 4970. mtlakes@rangeley.org. 17 DIXFIELD main Street Outdoor Market featuring crafts, food, music and fun for all ages. FMI 562-8816 17-23 UNION Union Fair & State of Maine Wild Blueberry Festival, classic, rural fair.

Union FairgroundsFMI 785-3281; off-season 236-8009. PO Box 421, Union, 04862. 21 RANGELEY Blueberry Festival, a small festival with nonprofit organizations selling jams, muffins, pies, gifts and crafts, with special entertainment for children. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Rangeley Inn Green. FMI 864-5364 or 800685-2537. PO Box 317, Rangeley, 04970. mtlakes@rangeley.org. www.rangeleymaine.com. 22-24 BANGOR National Folk Festival. Experience the richness of American culture through a variety of music and dance performances, workshops, storytelling, craft exhibitions and foodways. The three-day festival kicks off with a parade and

concert on Friday evening. Free. Fri 6-10 p.m., Sat noon-10 p.m., Sun noon-6 p.m. Bangor Waterfront. FMI 947-5205 or 800-9166673. 115 Main St, Bangor, 04401. info@nationalfolkfestival.com. www.nationalfolkfestival.com. 28-Sept. 1 BRUNSWICK 26th Annual Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Festival . FMI 725-6009. 29 Meadow Road, Brunswick, 04011. summer@thomaspointbe ach.com. 28 Sept. 1 BLUE HILL Blue Hill Fair, a great country fair with a midway, exhibits, non-pari-mutuelracing and entertainment. FMI 374-3701. PO Box 390, Blue Hill, 04614. bhfair@acadia.net. 29-31 CAMDEN 9th Annual Windjammer Weekend,

the largest single gathering of the Maine windjammer fleet arrives in Camden Harbor to celebrate the windjammer industry. Live music, performances, nautical activities and demonstrations, boat parade, fireworks and films. Free. FMI 236-2615. PO Box 914, Rockport, 04856. annie@imagewright.com. www.sailmainecoast.com. 29-Sept. 1 FREEPORT Labor Day Weekend Sidewalk Sale 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. Location: Village-wide, FMI 865-1212 or 800865-1994. PO Box 452, Freeport, 04032-0452. nfo@freeportusa.com. 30 RANGELEY Gigantic Flea Market, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Wilhelm Reich Museum, Dodge Pond Road, 864-3443.

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X AUGUSTX 1-2 WILTON Bicentennial Blueberry Festival, two days of activities, including a Civil War re-enactment, FMI, www.route2.com/wbf.htm, 778-4726 1-3 Andover Olde Home Days Celebration, parade, antique car displays, exhibits, art & flower shows, crafts, firemen’s muster, horse show and plenty of food and music! FMI 392-4311. PO Box 211, Andover, 04216. misnerv@megalink.net. 1-3 LEWISTON Festival De Joie, a Franco-American festival, celebrating all cultures. The prelude, free of charge, is held July 31 and August 1 and features a parade, outdoor restaurants, entertainment, music and an artists’ exhibit all along Lisbon Street. Railroad Park. FMI 782-6231. 101 East Avenue, Lewiston, 04240. festivaldejoie@aol.com. 1-2 KINGFIELD Jazz and Blues Showcase . Grounds open at noon; music from

3- 11 p.m. at Inn on Winter’s Hill FMI 2654037. PO Box 105, Kingfield, 04947. info@m ainejazzandblues.com. 2 OCEAN PARK Illumincation Night, 12th Annual Festival of Lights, 934-9068 3-9 TOPSHAM 149th Annual Topsham Fair, Topsham Fairgrounds. FMI 7252735.: 614 Meadow Road, Topsham, 04086. 7-16 SKOWHEGAN State Fair Excellent exhibits, livestock, pulling, stage shows, arts and crafts and racing. Evening concerts in the park. FMI 474-3621.skowcham @skowheganchamber.com. 8-10 UNION 22nd Annual Maine Antiques Festival, Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Early buying Fri 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Union Fairgrounds FMI 563-1013. PO Box 799, Newcastle, 04553. cpishows@lincoln. midcoast.com. 8-17 AUBURN Community Little Theater presents Annie, Great Falls School Auditorium, Academy Street, FMI 783-0958 or lacit@hotmail.com

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12-13 OQUOSSOC Outdoor Sporting Heritage Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wed 7 - 9 p.m. Clubhouse, Old Skiway Road. FMI 864-5364 or 800-685-2537. PO Box 244, Rangeley, 04970. mtlakes@rangeley.org. 15-17AUBURN/LEWISTON 11th Annual Great Falls Balloon Festival, one of the largest hot air balloon festivals in northern New England with balloons filling the skies of Lewiston and Auburn, plus food, entertainment, vendors, carnival rides and balloon rides. Free. Railroad Park, Auburn. FMI 783-2249 or 800-639-6331. PO Box 304, Auburn, 04212-0304. info@greatfal lsballoonfestival.com. 15-17 OLD ORCHARD BEACH 20th Annual Beach Olympics, three days of competition, music, displays and a presentation to benefit Special Olympics Maine,

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Exploring antiques Story and photos by DONNA ROUSSEAU Sun Journal Staff

f you’re searching for something to do this summer that’s off the beaten beach path, try poking through the many antique shops dotting the scenic highways and country back roads of Maine. Given the popularity of shows like “The Antique Road Show,” antiquing is a growing pastime and one that invites curious treasure hunters and browsers as well as shoppers with an eye to value. For Rebecca Drew and Character collectibles hot her husband Leroy, ownamong antique hunters. ing Irish Meadows Antiquities nestled on a bend in the Nezinscot River in Turner is a natural extension of their teaching professions. Rebecca, a teacher in the Turner school system and whose parents owned their own shop, developed an early passion for antiques. She and Leroy have owned two shops prior to Irish Meadows and have spent the last 35 years educating themselves and others about antiques. “Antiques and education, learning about the past, go hand in hand really,” she comments. “Educating people who are new to antiquing is part of what we

do. People who hunt for antiques are learners and they come from all over the world.” The Drews’ shop specializes in an eclectic mix pre1900 country and Victorian items including pewter (poor man’s silver), tools, kitchen and dishware, furniture, and reproductions. Rebecca also offers her services as a consultant for the decorating of older homes, assisting buyers in selecting furniture, lighting, and accessories for appropriate periods. Their home, an antique brick cape built in 1798, is brimming with a lifetime’s collection of furnishings and décor reflecting the Drews’ favorite period. “I particularly liked furnishing my home with antique furniture when the children were growing up. It was heavy and sturdy and had already stood the test of time,” laughs Rebecca. Orphan Annie’s Antiques in Auburn boasts two locations of artfully displayed items of yesteryear. The smaller shop, located on 96 Court Street, is an eyeful for even a window shopper. Large panes of stained glass, graceful statues, carved occasional tables and odd trinkets beckon shoppers from the sidewalk. Inside is a treasure trove from the past. From every corner, the shop, winks with the sparkle of glass and crystal. Women and teenage girls in search of the unique will especially want pour over the showcase of vintage pins, cameos, necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Rich colors and textures reveal themselves in period clothing, vintage linens, and small furnishings including footstools and chairs. Character collectibles are one of today’s more sought after items according to shop owner, Dan Poulin. “Everyone is looking for something different,” Poulin states. “Character collectibles are big Orphan

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Old kitchen utensils make an interesting decorative element at the home of Barbara Wiencek of Auburn.

A collection of antiques at Irish Meadows in Turner. Annie, Dick Tracy, Roy Rogers. I also meet a lot of toy collectors.” Poulin , a twenty-eight year veteran of the antiques business, has watched with a curious eye as the market definition of “antique” has changed over time. “We have a lot of people asking for 30’s deco and items from the 50’s and 60’s, particularly in lighting. In the warehouse, we’ve got a great lamp. The base is a water fountain that turns and on the top of the fountain is a male figure dressed in a white tuxedo jacket. It’s an interesting piece.” Orphan Annie’s warehouse is situated in the old Auburn Novelty building and features three floors that house larger items

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xperience unique cultural and historical sights on our Walking Tour or bring the family to one of the many festivals happening throughout the year. The Great Falls Balloon Festival attracts thousands from around the country. On the 4th of July, the Liberty Festival boasts the largest fireworks display in the state. Or how about The Festival de Joie which celebrates our rich FrancoAmerican heritage. There’s more to see and do in Androscoggin County than you probably realized! The Chamber is also here to help promote our local communities and businesses through direct referrals, programs and events like Adopt-a-Spot, The Great Falls Canoe Race and the Annual Business & Community Resource Guide. Take advantage of the many resources and networking opportunities we provide at the Chamber Breakfasts, Brown Bag Luncheons, Seminars and the Annual Meeting. This is an exciting time for the communities and businesses of Androscoggin County and The Chamber is here to make sure that you are a part of it! For more information about The Chamber and Androscoggin County, stop by and visit or give us a call.

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including dressers, desks, armoires, chairs, and dining sets. A different shopping experience, the warehouse provides more of a hunt. While some items are clearly displayed, others, like books and clothing, may require a more earnest search to unearth something special. According to Rebecca Drew, therein lies the fun of antiquing. “It’s enjoying the fun of the search for that one unique piece,” proclaims Drew. “The joy in collecting should mean more than the value of the piece.” Barbara Wiencek of Auburn agrees with Drew. She began collecting antiques more than 20 years ago when she and her husband were just dating. “We wanted to do something together so we started looking for oak furniture to strip and refinish. The first piece we bought was a big, claw foot buffet for $500. We kept it for eight years but never had a space big enough for it. My sister-in-law bought it from us, had a porcelain sink installed in it and uses it in her bathroom. It’s beautiful.” A self-proclaimed “spring trash collector,” Weincek recently found an antique mirror someone had discarded, retrieving it for her bathroom vanity. Among her favorite haunts is Shades of the Past, formerly of Lewiston and now located in The Meeting House on Main Street in Oxford. In her antiquing travels to auctions and shops throughout New England, she has collected vintage linens, quilts and even old luggage, “but my favorite thing to collect is yellowware and ironstone.” What’s her best tip for potential antique hunters? Buy what you like and don’t worry about value. While shop owners Poulin and the Drew A Gallé reproduction cameo glass concur, they stress “Buyer Beware” and urge chandelier at Oprhan Annie’s in Auburn shoppers to purchase from reputable dealers. for a fraction of the cost of an original, Poulin refers to a lighting fixture in his shop as which would be worth $75,000. an example. “This fixture is a reproduction of cameo glass created by artist and master glassblower, Emile Galle. This piece costs considerably less than an original Galle, which would carry a price tag of $75,000. A reputable dealer knows and will educate customers on the difference between new and old.” He encourages buying in person. “Antiquing is a hands-on experience,” he stressed. “Sometimes an item looks like the real thing over the computer or in a photo when in truth, it is not.” “We encourage customers to take a piece of furniture out into the sunlight, turn it over, inspect it,” add Rebecca and Leon Drew. “Look for imperfections, damage and age. A reputable dealer will always put in writing what they know about the piece, where it was made, what the story is behind it.” Antique shops are brimming with stories waiting to be told, whispered to the imaginations of buyers and browsers A vintage linen display alike. Each graces the home of avid stitch of an antique hunter Barbara old sampler, Wiencek of Auburn. every worn tooth of an old saw, is a reminder of where we have been and how far we have come. Lend your ears and eyes for an afternoon of antique exploration this summer. There’s no telling where the search may A display of antiques and collectibles at take you.

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where each is located and send their results in to us. We’ll then pick a winner from all the correct entries and award a prize.” This emblem hunt garnered more attention to the event held in Rochester. More than 4,000 correct

tures of each lighthouse. “We’re also going to put a special emblem on 30 of the lighthouses and conduct a scavenger hunt,” Freeman said. “People will be asked to visit each lighthouse, look for the emblem, note

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entries were entered in the scavenger hunt contest. “There is something really whimsical about all this,” Freeman said. “People are going to enjoy driving to see each of the lighthouses because they are so different and so interesting. And I think others will just stop when they see them because they will show up in places people don’t expect.” The Maine Center of Deafness, the Cancer Community Center and the George Mitchell Scholarship Research Institute will share half of the funds raised by the auction. The other half will go to charities determined by theindividual or organization with the winning bid. The American Lighthouse Foundation in Wells will also receive a portion of the proceeds earned from the book of lighthouses. For more information on Lighthouses on Parade, contact Patty Freeman at 1-888-PARADE-4,

Sabattus Antique Mall Rt. 126, Sabattus • 375-8500 • www.sabattusantiquemall.com Closed Tues • Wed 1-7 • Thurs-Mon 9:30-5

If you missed it last year, you’ve got another chance to attend the Ellsworth Cheese Curd Festival. A variety of events dedicated to the power of cheese (curd) are slated to take place June 27, 28 and 29 at the Pierce County Fairgrounds, 364 N. Maple Street. The schedule is as follows:

· Euchre Tournament (A very popular game, Euchre is best suited to four-handed play, with two teams of partners.) · ATV Pull starting at 1 PM (register at noon) · Truck demolition derby starting at 7 p.m. (register at 6 p.m.) Demolition derby cosponsored by Ellsworth Funsters

Friday — Royalty Day · Miss Ellsworth Pageant 7 p.m. at the High School Cafetorium · Grand Ball to follow at the Pierce County Fairgrounds Picnic Shelter · Live music with food and beverage stands open

Sunday — Freedom Day · Antique, Arts and Crafts Sale · Civil War Enactment · Water Fights - 3 p.m. start · Pie judging contest 5:30 p.m. · Pie Auction - 6 p.m. · Live music · Fireworks at Dusk

Saturday — Cheese Curd Day · 10k cheese curd run/walk · Kids Games · Antique, Arts and Crafts Sale

For more information on the Ellsworth Cheese Curd Festival call Joanne Gulbranson at 715273-6442.

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Maine lighthouses will be on everyone’s mind this summer as 67 10-foot-tall hand-painted fiberglass lighthouses will be on display in various locations from Wells to Brunswick, according to Patty Freeman of Out Front Productions of Rochester, NY. “This is one of the most exciting projects I have ever worked on,” Freeman said. “The lighthouses are already coming back from being painted and they are just beautiful.” Sponsored by Hannaford Brothers, Lighthouses on Parade is a community arts project that will raise approximately $500,000 for Maine charities. “Each lighthouse will be auctioned off at the end of September,” Freeman said, “and it will be an exciting event that will include bidders from across the country.” According to Freeman,

this type of event began 10 years ago in Switzerland when local artists painted 800 fiberglass cows and displayed them throughout the country. At the end of the display period, they auctioned the cows off and donated the proceeds to local charities. Several similar projects have taken place since, including one in Rochester that featured fiberglass horses. “For Maine, lighthouses seemed most appropriate,” Freeman said. “Once Hannaford was on board as the overall sponsor, we then went to several businesses and organizations and got them involved by sponsoring individual lighthouses.” Each lighthouse has been hand-painted and decorated by a Maine artist or an employee of the sponsoring business with artistic skills. “We have a number of lighthouses with sea

scenes on them,” Freeman said. “We also have two decorated in the four seasons and a

couple that represent the Portland skyline. There are also lighthouses painted with beautiful country

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Camping memories in Maine

Noteworthy camping tips 1.) Be sure your campground allows for pets before you arrive with yours in tow. If your campground permits pets, please be sure to: v Pick up after your pet v Not leave your pet unattended v Keep your pet on a leash or secure in your site; do no let your pet roam freely about the campground v Not to take your pet to the beach or pool areas 2.) Be prepared with directions v Have a recent map v Use information centers v Get directions from the campground prior to your trip. 3.) Obtain a hunting/fishing license. A license can be acquired at Maine Information Centers and at campground stores where hunting/ fishing are primary activities. Contact the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries with questions regarding rules, regulations, and fees. For more information write to: Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, 283 State Street, Station #41, Augusta, ME 04333 4.) Make reservations in advance Particularly on holiday weekends, check with campgrounds for availability. 5.) Wilderness camping — be prepared When camping in remote areas where services and supplies are not readily available, be well supplied and armed with a good knowledge of the challenges that may be encountered. These tips are based on the Maine Camping Guide, the official website of the Maine Campground Owners Association. For more information on camping in Maine, visit www.campmaine.com

By DONNA KEENE ROUSSEAU Sun Journal Staff

gressed to a pop-up camper and later joyed learning about a travel trailer. the park’s history and “I remember the last time we with every visit we camped in a tent,” recalls Robert. hiked around Jordan “There was a thunderstorm and Pond and stopped for torrential rain, lightening strikes popovers, blueberry nearby and three inches of water incobbler and iced tea.” side the tent.” Last summer the Versatility Sarah Fraser and Matt Bennett Adds Diane, “If you know what a gulMartins discovered is the beauty ly washer is, imagine it coming down on top of a three cabin tent with three young boys and a Mt. Blue State Park of camping in mom inside trying to sleep! I was continually dumping the bulging ceilings, and he was outside and plan to return Maine. With a digging trenches around the tent. He kept asking, ‘You guys O.K.?’. His response from inside again this summer. wide selection was splash, splash, splash!” “The sites are large,” of destinations “At that point, we didn’t think we needed to camp on the ground anymore,” confirms Robert. describes Martin. The to choose from, Today, the Bennetts enjoy Maine’s outdoors from the comfort of a travel trailer with more views and the beach there’s a little luxuries than their home, according to Robert. Some of their favorite spots for family camping are beautiful and it’s something for everyone, from the most Audrey & Spencer include Hid’n Pines Campground and Bailey’s Campground in Old Orchard Beach, Pemaquid very clean.” What remote campsite to the park with all the Martin with Emma Lake and Sebago Lake State makes the park modern conveniences of home. Maine’s Galipeau - 1994 photo Park. unique from camping experience, for most families, The Martin family of six others they have falls somewhere in between the two, also camp together and stayed at are the ATV trails. “There are not a lot of campgrounds that would allow for the getting the best of Maine’s outdoors progressed with their accomnoise. My son plans on bringing his ATV on the next trip.” while not having to catch supper in ormodations much the same Both the Martins and the Bennetts have enjoyed years of camping for many of the same der to eat it. as the Bennetts. From tents reasons hiking, biking, swimming, and just enjoying Maine in the summertime. Most Robert Bennett, who started backto pop-ups to travel trailers, importantly, though, both families have made irreplaceable memories during their times packing in his twenties and served as a they have returned to tent camped out. trip leader for boys and girls clubs early camping for quick, “up and The Bennett’s recollection of keepsake memories include drinking coffee around an on, chuckles when he talks about his Ron Martin with early morning campfire at Lake Pemaquid with the waves lapping at their feet, the crisp go” trips. camping experiences today. his daughter, “As the kids have gotten morning air, huge family potluck suppers on Saturday night, elk literally standing on top “I don’t know if you can call it campolder, their activity schedof one another to get at the feed bin at the Elk Farm, walking along the beach with their Audrey, ing,” he says, comparing his hiking and ules don’t allow us to camp as children and dogs in Old Orchard Beach, and the last summer of camping they had with exploring tide camping days at Mt. Katahdin in Baxter often as we used to,” explains their 10-year old black laborador, Taylor. “He loved everything about camping and everyState Park. “Your perspective at 51 is pool Ann Martin. “We had every body loved Taylor,” states Diane. different from when you were 21!” in Acadia convenience in the trailer, “Our favorite camping memory would have to be the fire at night,” confirms Martin. Bennett and his wife Diane have which was great, but tent “We all looked forward to snuggling around it. It was just so mesmerizing.” She hesitates National Park. spent a lifetime camping with their famcamping is easier to just thoughtfully. “Camping just really brings a family together.” ily and friends. As their needs changed, grab and go when we get the More than starlit skies or rolling tides, spending time together may be the very best reaso did their camping equipment. They chance.” son for summertime camping in the great outdoors of Maine. began by tenting and over the years proMartin and her husband Ron began camping with children when their first born, Ty“Montana” Bennett in the camper — ler, was only weeks old. Their four children pets and children always welcome. now range in age from 15 to nine, and the favorite family camping spots have changed over the years to accommodate the interests of growing children. Martin still remembers Colonial Mast Rob Bennett soaks up Campground on Long Lake in Naples for its toddlers’ playground and Sebago Lake a little of Maine’s State Park for its entertainment and planned summer sunshine. activities, some of which were fun but educational in nature. One of her favorite memories is walking with her children along Candy Wrapper Trail at Sebago. “The trail led to the trading post where the children could buy penny candy, and it was literally lined with candy wrappers,” smiles Martin. She describes her family’s best camping as the summers spent at Acadia National Park. “We camped in Bar Harbor three summers in a row,” says Martin. “We took the horse and buggy tour, hiked different trails through the park, and visited Thunder Hole. The kids en-

Emma Galipeau, Audrey Martin, Meagan Galipeau and Spencer Martin enjoy roasting marshmallows over an open fire

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Fair Time! Ë Acton Fair, Aug. 21-24 Ë Athens Fair, Aug. 1-3 Ë Bangor Fair, July 25-Aug. 3 Ë Blue Hill Fair, Aug 28-Sept. 1 Ë Clinton Lions, Sept. 4-7 Ë Common Ground Fair (Unity), Sept. 19-21 Ë Cumberland Fair, September 21-27 Ë Farmington Fair, Sept. 14-20 Ë Fryeburg Fair, Sept. 28- Oct. 5 Ë Houlton Fair, July 3-6 Ë Litchfield Fair, Sept. 5-7 Ë Monmouth Fair, July 30- Aug. 2 Ë New Portland Lions, Sept. 11-14 Ë Northern Maine (Presque Isle), July 25- Aug. 2 Ë Ossipee Valley Fair, July 10-13 Ë Oxford Fair, Sept. 7-13 Ë Piscataquis Fair, Aug. 21-24 Ë Pittston Fair, July 17-20 Ë Skowhegan Fair, Aug. 7-16 Ë Springfield Fair, Aug. 28- Sept. 1 Ë Topsham Fair, Aug. 3-9 Ë Union Fair, Aug. 17-23 Ë Windsor Fair, Aug. 24- Sept. 1 Ë World’s Fair, July 25-27

Non-Licensed Fairs

Ë Harmony Free Fair, Aug.29-Sept. 1 Ë Cornish Fairgrounds, June 28

Balloon Festival 2003 New England’s largest hot air balloon festival takes place in downtown Lewiston and Auburn on August 15-17. This year’s special shapes will include a return of the American Flag and the Re/Max Soaring Home balloon. Food, entertainment, vendors, carnival rides, balloon rides, parachutes and paragliders, and other activites for all ages will take place all weekend and the skies will be filled with colorful hot air balloons. Due to weather conditions, the best times for balloon launches are 6 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Times may vary depending on conditions. Moon glows, hot air balloons tethered and lit up with propane, will be displayed Friday and Saturday evenings at downtown activity areas. Call Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce at 207-783-2249.The event is held rain or shine.

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Saturday — Cheese Curd Day · 10k cheese curd run/walk · Kids Games · Antique, Arts and Crafts Sale

For more information on the Ellsworth Cheese Curd Festival call Joanne Gulbranson at 715273-6442.

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scenes on them,” Freeman said. “We also have two decorated in the four seasons and a

couple that represent the Portland skyline. There are also lighthouses painted with beautiful country

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We invite you to discover everything that Androscoggin County has to offer!

Old kitchen utensils make an interesting decorative element at the home of Barbara Wiencek of Auburn.

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“You’re already at the lake when you stay with us”

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Come and experience the area’s only National Award winning gift shop. You’ll be amazed at the treasures you will find!

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McFalls Pharmacy “Old Fashioned Service at Fair Prices!”

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Got some shopping to do? Souvenirs for loved ones at home needed? Visit any one of these shops & you’re sure to find something to remind you of your journey!

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