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Family camping tips: Plan, prepare, enjoy BY DEBORAH CARROLL FEATURE WRITER / PHOTOGRAPHER
Years ago, a favored outdoor i n s t r uc t or onc e s a id t o Michael Hayes, “There’s no such thing as bad weather, just inadequate preparation.” And in the world of outdoor sur v iva l, t hose a re words to live by, literally. The Boy S c out s of A m e r i c a , t h e q u i nt e s s e nt i a l c a m p i n g experts would agree -- “Be Prepared” is their motto. Fa s t f or w a r d a nu m b e r of years, and Hayes is the product l i ne ma nager of t he sp or t i ng e qu ipment div ision at L.L. Bean. His job responsibilities include i d e nt i f y i n g “t h e n e e d s , gaps, new production and functionality of camping” a nd ot her equ ipment essent ia l for outdoor f un and safety. And Pete Myers, a lifelong scout who earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank attainable, is a scout master with the Pine Tree Council, Boy Scouts of America. For some, t he idea of a ca mpi ng t r ip is h itch i ng t he RV to t he back of t he t r uc k a nd he ad i ng to a campground with swimming pools a nd enterta inment, while for others it’s strapping on a backpack full of gear and heading up the trail with nothing but a sturdy pair of boots and a trek king pole between you and the terrain. As enjoyable as both of those activities can be, the true family-friendly adventure lies somewhere in the middle. “ C a r c a m p i n g ,” i s a comfortable and safe way to enjoy t he g reat Ma ine outdoors with the family and other groups and, said Hayes, “You are out there to enjoy being out there, and the more com for table you a re, t he more fun it’s going to be!” The L.L. Bean website has a ha ndy fa m i ly ca mpi ng
checklist which lists all of the essentials “to ensure a fun, safe and comfortable experience.” Aside from an appropr iately si zed tent, which Hayes recommends that you set up in advance to make sure that you have all of the poles, stakes and the f ly, and a good stove, which he suggests you light before you leave to make sure it's in good working order, Hayes recommends that you “invest i n a decent, com for table ca mp cha i r, so t hat you don’t have to sit on a log or a rock while you make your s’mores.” A side f rom te st i ng you r equipment and purchasing t he gra ham crackers, chocolate bars and ma rsh ma l lows for t he “Per fe c t S’mor e,” Ha y e s a lso ma kes t he fol low ing recommendations: Research the area that you will be visiting; Check t he weat her in advance and keep a close eye on it during your trip; Tel l someone (ot her t hat those who are going w it h you) where you are going and when you will be back; Purchase block ice for your cooler as it keeps a lot longer than crushed ice or cubes. Freeze water in a clean plastic milk jug because as it thaws your food stays dry and you can use it for drinking water once it's melted; “Pre prep” as many meals
Kayaks await at Lily Bay State Park on Moosehead Lake. as possible. For exa mple, prepare chicken or steak by cleaning or trimming it in advance and freezing it in a plastic bag along with the marinade so t hat when it thaws you have an instant meal that’s ready for the grill over the open campfire; and, D re s s properl y for bot h weather and terrain. W hen it comes to mea ls, Hayes a lso suggests it’s a great activity when you make it fun and include children in the process. Given the nature of weather a nd b ot h t he c e r t a i nt y of da i ly da rk ness a nd likelihood of occasional rain, it’s i mpor ta nt to i nclude adequate lighting and games in your bag of camping gear. Local outfitters have a host of gadgets to light up t he nights at your site such as head la mps, la nter ns a nd s ol a r-p ow e r e d or w i ndup f lashlights. Ma ke sure t hat you have enough for
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everyone, plus a few extras a nd b a t t e r ie s f or w h e n one gets left on all night or dropped in t he out house hole.
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One of the biggest campsite challenges is what do you do when it’s raining? According to A ngela Neubauer, one of Myers’ star volunteers, "W hen it ra i n s, we play g a me s , w he t he r w e a r e camping as a family or with scouts, ever yone is always up for a ca rd ga me or 20 questions.” Bring a small chess board and Mancala with its shiny stones. Make up your own rules and have fun. Be sure to pack a rain fly or a shelter that you can easily slide over the picnic table, and set it up before there is any hint of rain to guarantee a smooth transition from fair weather to rainy day fun.
Joanne Carroll enjoys a rock slide on a trip to Baxter State Park. messiness of outdoor life. Pick up a solar shower, and some biodegradable soap for bathing. According to www. drbronner.com, Dr. Bronner’s Mag ic Soap ca n be used
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Help your child pack for summer camp By Tresa Erickson Feature Writer Summer is finally here, and before long, kids everywhere will be headed off to camp. Whether a day camp or overnight camp, your kid will need to bring some items with them. For the best results, you should do the packing together. That way, your child will feel more involved and more comfortable at camp with the items of their choice. Over n ig ht ca mps usua l ly i nvolve more extensive packing than day camps. Camp administrators should provide you with a list of the items your child will need beforehand. If they don't, ask for it and then follow it to the letter. If the list says your child will need tennis shoes, insist they pack a pair of tennis shoes, not their favorite sandals. There is a reason behind everything on the list-tennis shoes, for example, may provide more protection over the campsite's rocky terrain than sandals. Explain this to your child and make sure they comply with the list. Camp administrators have run the camp time and time again and know exactly what campers need to bring for the best experience. Don't usurp them or your child. Keep tabs on what your child is setting out to ensure it complies with the list but leave the actual choosing to them. Remind them that camp can be rugged and then let them decide whether they want to pack their gray tennis shoes or their black ones. It won't matter as long as the shoes are in good condition, fit right and provide ample support.
might not be in their best interest as it could wind up missing or broken. Camp can be a busy place, and the potential for items to get lost, stolen or damaged is high. It is not a place for valuables. Encourage your child to leave their digital camera at home and take a disposable camera instead. Should your child require medication, get in touch with camp administrators and let them know. Most camps have procedures in place regarding the administration of medication to campers. Find out what they are and make sure you follow them. Once you have checked off everything from the list, you will need to label it. This is important should something turn up lost later. If your child accidentally leaves their beach towel at the pool and someone else finds it, they will know whom to return it to if it is labeled. Grab a permanent marker and label everything your child is taking to camp, from the tag on their baseball cap to the soles of their tennis shoes. Don't forget about the carrying case as well. You will need something to pack everything into. This could range from a small totebag to a large backpack to a suitcase or trunk. Whatever you and your child choose, make sure it is sturdy and in good condition-the hardier, the better as it will be exposed to a rugged environment. As with the contents, do not choose anything valuable. Leave Grandma's antique trunk in the foyer where it belongs and pull out that old beat-up suitcase stashed in your closet.
t hey need to rat her t ha n lugg ing t heir whole duffel bag around. Bag up their hair accessories, stationery supplies and whatever else you can to think of to make it easier for your child later on. W hen you have completed t he pack ing, don't forget the final touch -- a card or note
Pick from a variety of summer camps for kids * The University of Southern M a i n e S c h o o l of Mu s i c a nd T heater Depa r t ment in Gorham offer a variet y of su m mer per for m a nc e progra ms from t heater to band camp for various age g r oup s . T hei r pr o g r a m s are staffed w ith reputable teachers and artists which include USM facu lt y a nd a lu m n i per for mer s. Reg ist rat ions for t hese popular camps are accepted on a first-come, first-served ba sis. Some sect ions f i l l quickly so early registration is adv ised. For more information, call 207-8705142 or email larsenault@ usm.maine.edu.
When you are ready to begin packing, grab some plastic bags and use them as needed to Should your child make a questionable choice help your child stay organized. Bag up their at any point, let them know gently. Explain to bathroom supplies, for example. That way, * Lewiston High School Boy’s them that bringing their expensive camera they can take the bag with them whenever Basketball staff is offering a five-week summer basketball camp to grades k-4, co-ed PORTLAND from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m, and 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for boys from grades 5 through 8. The camp will be held Monday For Tickets Call: t hroug h Thursday on t he
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weeks of June 17 and 24, and July 8, 13, and 22. Drills and fundamentals will be stressed in ball handling, s h o ot i n g a nd f o ot w or k . Games will also be played with local teams. Early bird reg ist rat ion w i l l cost $ 60 and must be submitted by Ju ne 1 to L ew iston Hig h S c ho ol, c /o T i m Fa r r a r, 156 Ea st Ave., L ew i ston, M a i ne 0 4 2 4 0. For mor e information, email tfarrar@ lewistonpublicschools.org or call 890-2898. * Outdoor retailer L.L. Bean will offer a debut summer day camp for children in Freeport v ia its Outdoor Discover y School program. The camp w i l l be conducted at L .L . Bean’s oceanside property on Lower Fly ing Point in Fre epor t . It w i l l feat u re outdoor games and activities such as archer y, kayaking, ca noeing, f ly cast ing, sta nd-up padd leboa rd i ng and wildlife identification,
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Mac McKeever, L .L . Bea n spokesma n, sa id in a statement. The camp will be available to children ages 6 to 12, by the day, a few days, by t he week or t he entire summer, he said. It will be led by L.L. Bean’s experienced camp counselors, as well as L.L. Bean’s instructors, many of whom are registered Maine guides. “Our campers w ill engage i n a v a r ie t y of out do or activities, but our camp will also encourage campers to develop com mu n ic at ion, problem-solving and social skills through group games, act iv it ies a nd leadersh ip oppor t u n it ies,” Gretchen Ostherr, manager of the L.L. Bea n Outdoor Di scover y Schools, said. “This will be a unique experience, giving c a mper s of a l l a ge s t he opportunity to experience t he L .L . B e a n br a nd i n action.” Prior to being shuttled daily to t he ocea n f ront L ower F l y i n g P o i n t p r o p e r t y, c a mper s w i l l be g reeted by L .L . Bea n’s counselors a n d i n s t r u c t or s a t L . L . Bean’s Flagship Store. Once t he c a mper s a r r i ve, t he counselors and instructors w i l l o u t l i n e t h e d a y ’s
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How to play the game of golf with a good attitude These guidelines describe the manner in which the game of golf shou ld be played. I f t hey a re fol lowed, a l l players will gain maximum enjoyment from the game. The overriding principle is
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A battle will be staged each day on the hay fields of the Norlands. The two-day event also includes a battle surgeon demonstration, farm-life living history in the Norlands mansion, farmer’s cottage and one-room schoolhouse, hands-on activities in the military and civilian camps, guided tours of the 1867 Washburn mansion, dress-up tent with Civil War clothing, wagon rides, blacksmithing, exhibits and demonstrations of traditional crafts. Also, a Victorian fashion show, special programs on the Washburns and Livermore Civil War soldiers, an organ concert and sermon in the 1828 Meeting House, a scavenger hunt, campfire cooking, musket firing demonstrations, and more in the Confederate and Union camps and on the homefront at the Norlands’ museum. A pig roast and bean supper and gala contra dance featuring the sounds of The Racket Factory round out the activities on Saturday night. The contra dance begins at 7 p.m. Don’t miss the lively dance with twirling hoop skirts and uniformed reenactors. Admission to the dance is free. There is a separate charge for supper. Gates open at 9 a.m. daily. Daily rate is $9 for adults; $6 for children under age 12. Discounted weekend pass $16 for adults; $10 for children under age 12. Tickets for the pig
Civil War reenactors illustrate camp life. roast are $13/$7 for children under age 6. Limited seating for supper. Call 207-897-4366 for advance admission or supper tickets. Watch for developing details and schedule of activities on the Norlands’ website at www.norlands.org. The Norlands is just 90 minutes from Portland; 45 minutes from Augusta or three hours from Boston.
Theater performances by OHMPAA Oxford Hills Music and Performing Arts Association's 2013 season includes a variety of shows.
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Veteran director Tom Littlefield will direct "The Fourth Wall" by A. R. Gurney from June 20-30. This show is considered Gurney's "love letter to the theater," using the stage to explore
"Wait Until Dark" by Frederick Knott will run from Nov. 1424, directed by Jane Riseman. This show will mark Riseman's directing debut for OHMPAA. The story line is a masterfully constructed thriller in which two ex-convicts attempt to locate a mysterious item, ending up in the Greenwich Village apartment of Sam Hendrix and his blind wife Susy.
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Although a show has yet to be selected, OHMPA A's dinner theater is scheduled for Sept. 20 and 21. The Norway Grange theater is at 15 Whitman St., off Main Street, Norway. Tickets for all shows may be purchased at Books-N-Things, Main Street or call 207-739-6200. For more information, visit OHMPAA.com.
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2013 Summer in Maine calendar of events May 24 NEW GLOUCESTER : Opening of t he Shaker Museum season, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Rte. 26. Open 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday through Columbus Day. E x h ibits, tou rs, work shops, cra f ts de mon s t r a t ion s , a nd s p e c i a l e v e nt s . Admission free. Tour fees apply. For more information, visit w w w.shaker.lib.me.us, email usshakers@aol.com or call 207-9264597. 24 PARIS : A rtist reception at 6 p.m. at McLaughlin Garden in the historic barn. Exhibit of Alice Kirkpatrick and Jean Beal titled “In Full Bloom: Intimate Views of Plant Life.” The garden is open daily 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is free although donations a re a lways gratef ully accepted. Furt her information is available by calling 743-8820 or visiting www.mclaughlingarden.org. 24-27 PARIS: Lilac Festival at McLaughlin Garden. The biggest crowds of the season arrive to see and smell the lilacs. A festival celebrating the iconic f lowering shrubs is held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors may wander through the garden at will or take a tour at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. each day. They may attend a lecture on growing lilacs scheduled at 11 a.m. daily. Special this year will be a book signing and talk by Lisa Colburn, author of the "Maine Garden Journal," at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 25.
207-725-8769 (Box Office), www.msmt.org. 7-9 BRIDGTON: Maine Canoe Symposium is a weekend of lessons, demonstrations, slide presentations, and on-the-water fun. All ages and levels welcome. Fees apply. 35 Winona Rd., Ca mp Winona, Moose Pond. w w w. mainecanoesymposium.org, 207-778-0853, info@mainecanoesymposium.org 8 SCARBOROUGH: The BELMONT STAKES at Scarborough Downs; final jewel of the Triple Crown, live via simulcast from Belmont Park. Enjoy a delicious all-you-can-eat buffet in the Downs Club. Special 2 p.m. live racing post time. 10K final. Admission is free. Call 207883-3022 for reservations. Route 1. 8-9 LIVERMORE: Civil War Living History and Reenactment weekend; gates open 9 a.m. Living history demonstrations, exhibits, fashion show, music, and more. WashburnNorlands Living History Center; admission fees apply. www.norlands.org/events.html 9 PORTLAND: 40th annual Old Port Festival, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., 84 Exchange St. Celebrate the beginning of summer in beautiful downtown Por t la nd w it h mu lt iple mu sic st a ges, Maine-made arts and crafts, food from local businesses, kid’s activities, and more. The festival begins with a foot-powered parade down Exchange Street led by the Shoestring Theater. www.portlandmaine.com.
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14 AUBURN: 56th annual Kiwanis Pancake B r e a k f a s t , S a i n t D o m i n i c A c a d e m y, Gracelaw n Rd. A ll you can eat panca ke brea k fa st i ncludes Ma i l hot's sau sage, Oa k hu r st m i l k a nd ora nge ju ice, a nd Starbucks coffee. 6:30-11:30 a.m. http:// kiwanisauburnlewistonmaine.org/calendar/
1 NEWRY: Free Family Fishing Festival, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. rain or shine, Summit Rd., www. upperandro.com. Free casting and fly tying lessons, stocked trout pond for practice, kids can take home their catch; door prizes, minitackle box for young anglers.
14-16 NEWRY: Trek Across Maine -- Sunday River to the Sea. 180 miles (average 60 miles per day) across scenic Maine. Start at the mountains of Sunday River Ski Resort and finish in Belfast, Maine. Fees apply. Sunday River Ski Resort, Newry.
1-2 WINDSOR: Maine Fiber Frolic, Windsor Fairgrounds, Route 32. From 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Look back in time as Windsor Fairgrounds comes alive with agricultural tradition, a farm and fiber festival. New: doll making workshop. Sheep dog tria ls and demos, sheep shearing, f leece show and sale, used equipment marketplace, llama fun show, judged fiber goat show, 4-H demonstrations, educat iona l work shop a nd lect u res on spinning, felting, knitting, weav ing, rug hooking, animal health and rearing, a kid's area and the Maine Llama Drill Team. Fees apply. www.FiberFrolic.com.
14-16 NAPLES: Maine Blues Festival. Fun and refreshing summer kick-off. Familyfriendly event held rain or shine. Fees apply. Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce. www.mainebluesfestival.com
25 SO. PORTLAND: Steam Guest Engineer Program, Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad. Experience life as a engineer on the historic Monson Railroad Steam Locomotive number 4. Call 207-828-0814 or visit www.mngrr.org.
5-22 BRUNSW ICK : Ma i ne State Music Theater presents "Dreamgirls," 22 Elm Street,
22 GR AY: Maine Wildlife Park, Outdoor Sa fet y a nd Su r v iva l Sk i l ls cou rse. See demonstrations of fire building/starting; survival shelter construction, map, compass and must-have equipment. Call 207-287-5220, email brenda.chaplin@maine.gov or visit www.maine.gov/ifw/education/safety. 26-29 NEW GLOUCESTER: Maine Festival of American Music, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village. Por t la nd St ring Qua r tet, Dav id
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Lonebear Sanipass, stor y-teller from the Mic Mac Tribe, Brother Arnold Hadd, the Sabbathday Lake Shakers and violist Julia Adams. Evening concerts, lecture, workshop. Call 207-926-4597 or email usshakers@aol. com. 29 KINGFIELD: Kingfield POPS, Kennedy Farm, Route 142. Familiar and patriotic music, family activities, fireworks. Fees apply.
July 3 R A NGELEY: Independence Day Celebration, 10 a.m. to dark, parade, cookouts, silent auction, fireworks, Lakeside Park. www.rangeleymaine.com. 4 BETHEL: Bethel Historical Society annual 4th of July celebration, starts at 11:30 a.m. 10 Broad St., community picnic at the Moses Mason House, Por t la nd Brass Qu i ntet, f ree but donat ions appreciated. w w w. bethelhistorical.org.
p.m. at Deertrees Theatre, located at the top of Long Lake, is the picturesque setting for the Festival's five-concert series on the last three Tuesday evenings in July and the first two in August. www.sebagomusicfestival.org 19 -21 Y A R MOU T H : 47 t h a n n u a l Yarmouth Clam Festival has a parade, free performances, juried craft show, art show, sports contests, carnival and variety of free family-oriented activities. Clams are the feature menu item. Times var y. Main St. All Proceeds from food booths and parking lots support Yarmouth’s nonprofit student, sporting, music, church, and communityservice organizations. 19 -21 N O . WA T E R F O R D : Wa t e r f o r d World's Fair; agricultural events, displays and activities for the entire family. w w w. waterfordworldsfair.org
6 BETHEL: 24th annual Bethel Art Fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Broad St., artists and artisans display/sell their work. Youth art ex hibit and children's activities. Great food and enter ta in ment. Ra in date Ju ly 7. w w w. bethelmaine.com.
20-21 BETHEL : Mahoosuc Arts Council's annual Mollyockett Days Festival events and activities include a 5-mile classic road race, parade, ARTirondack chair auction, frog jumping contest, duck race, arts and crafts, food, entertainment, fireworks at dusk, and more. Bethel Town Common. www. mollyockettdays.com
7-11 RANGELEY: Rangeley Region Guides and Sportsmen's Association Strawberry Festival, crafts, yard sale, food, Oquossoc Park, 10 a.m.3 p.m., www.rangeleymaine.com.
26-27 RANGELEY: Logging Museum Festival Days, ME-16, bean-hole beans, Logger's Hall of Fame, entertainment, competitions, parade. www.rlrlm.org
1 2 -14 L I S B O N : M o x i e F e s t i v a l h a s entertainment, food, bed race and carnival games in downtown Lisbon. Three-day Pow Wow; Friday night fireworks; Saturday 5K Race, ATV Ride, Maine’s largest summertime parade, Street Fair, Concert in the Park, and on Sunday, the Moxie Car Show and the Chief Worumbo Androscoggin Run Race on the Androscoggin River, Durham. Visit http:// moxiefestival.com/ for more information.
26-28 AUGUSTA: 36th annual Maine Quilts show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday; 76 Community Dr. Workshops, lectures, merchants mall, quilt appraisals, demonstrations, silent auction. For more information, v isit w w w.mainequilts.org, email info@mainequilts.org, or call 207-4154417.
12-Aug. 10 LEWISTON: Bates Dance Festival Performance Series celebrates the diversity and creativity of contemporary dance in this six-week festival. Fees apply. Times vary. Schaeffer Theatre, Bates College. Information about tickets and event locations, as well as additional performance details, can be found at batesdancefestival.org. 13-14 BETHEL: 52nd annual Western Maine Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Festival, Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Crescent Park School. Cut gem stones, jewelry and fine mineral specimens on display and for sale. For more information, call 207-665-2759 or email oxfordcountymineralandgemassoc@gmail. com. 16-Aug. 13 HARRISON: 41st annual SebagoLong Lake Music Festival, Tuesdays at 7:30
TBA FARMINGTON : A nnua l St rawberr y Festival and Art in the Park, vendors, food, music, fun and games. 21 STATEWIDE: Open Farm Day develops awareness of and educates the public about how their food, fiber and other agricultural products are produced. Over 100 farms across the state will be open to the public. Watch farm activities, see demonstrations and displays, taste samples, pet animals, see crops, farm-raised products for sale, barn tours and hay rides, refreshments. Check the newspaper for participating local farms near you or visit www.getrealmaine.com.
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Make your camping trip one to remember By MetroCreative Maine offers plenty of camping options. Families get the chance to experience some of nature's most idyllic settings at a fraction of the cost of expensive resort vacations. But before venturing out in the great Maine outdoors, a fa mi ly shou ld consider t he fol low ing t ips to ensure t heir ca mping vacation is a swimming success. Research the weather. Before choosing a Maine campsite, get a firm grasp of what to expect from Mother Nature while you're there. Research weather patterns and how much the weather can vary during the time of year when you will be vacationing. Does the weather fluctuate significantly during the daytime and nighttime hours? Is rain likely or unlikely? Weather conditions will dictate which gear is necessar y for the trip, and families might want to avoid campgrounds that are frequented by rain. Adults might be able to cope with a rainstorm or two, but such conditions may make everyone miserable. Fi nd a n act iv it y-f r iend ly ca mpg rou nd. When looking for a campground, look for one that boasts a lot of activities. Adults might enjoy the simple relaxation of camping, but kids will likely need more to do. Maine has
campgrounds that offer activities the children will like, such as hiking, kayaking, rafting, or even mountain biking. Determine who you are as campers. Not all campers enjoy the rustic life of camping. Some need to combine camping with the amenities of modern life, including running water and toilets that flush. Campers should be honest w ith themselves in regards to their needs in amenities when researching campgrounds. If you and your family will need a shower, consider renting an RV for the trip or choose a campground with accessible showers and restrooms. Veteran campers might scoff at such amenities, but families would likely prefer some combination of roughing it in the wild and modern day living. G e t t h e r i g h t g e a r. E n t r y t o m a n y campgrounds is free or nearly free. However, camping gear could cost money. The good thing about camping gear is it's reusable. If this year's camping trip is a success, then next year's trip won't cost nearly as much. Visit a local camping store and explain your situation, including what you hope to get out of the camping trip and where you'll be heading. An associate should be able to help you find the right gear for your trip, including a tent, lights, a water filter, cooking materials, and inf latable mattresses. The materials
When looking for a campground, look for one that boasts a lot of activities. Adults might enjoy the simple relaxation of camping, but kids will likely need more to do. needed for a successful camping trip are many, but, again, these materials are reusable and can last a lifetime if families choose the right gear. Stock up on the essentials. Once you have purchased the right gear, don't forget to stock up on the other essentials. Particularly during the warmer months, campgrounds can be very hot and insects abound. Be sure to bring adequate amounts of sunscreen and bug spray and apply each liberally every day. Even if the sky is overcast, apply sunscreen to avoid painful sunburn. Other essentials include toilet paper (bring more than you expect to use), bottled water, plates and utensils, and
garbage bags. Be sure to bring extra garbage bags to avoid littering in the campground. Don't forget to have fun. Families should emphasize having fun when visiting the campground. Because camping is not a resort-style vacation, it's up to Mom and Dad to entertain the kids. Bring along a guitar for a campfire sing-a-long, and pack a few board games the family can enjoy under the stars at night. If a nearby park is known for being especially family-friendly, consider it as a campsite. Kids might meet fellow campers their own age and make some new friends.
'Evening of Music' concert at Wilhelm Reich Museum
Artwalk Brunswick
Pianist A ndy Ka hn of Philadelphia, who ha s feat u red i n prev iou s Even i ngs of Music concerts, will return for a solo piano performance at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 17 in the conference center at Orgonon, Dodge Pond Road, Rangeley.
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Kahn will guide his audience on a musical romp through the historic Golden Age of American music by Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, George Gershw in, Ir v ing Berlin, Jerome Kern, Richard Rodgers and Lorenzo Hart. He will also play some of his favorite jazz selections and his own jazz improvisations while guiding his audience through America's unique contribution to the arts: "The Great American Songbook." Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Refreshments will be served. Tickets are available at the museum's office
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ulture, revelry and acquisition: Artwalk Brunswick 2013
Five Rivers Arts Alliance has announced what to expect in this year's A rt wa lk Brunswick season. Experience the creative a nd personable ta lent s of Midcoa st Maine. Talk with artists about their work and perhaps fall in love with the perfect addition of art to buy for your home or a friend. Enjoy live music at many venues and Pianist Andy Kahn of Philadelphia will perform sample the refreshments. It’s an enjoyable American standards by Cole Porter and other cultural evening on the town the second composers on Wednesday, July 17, at Orgonon in Friday of every month from May through Rangeley. October. and bookstore at Orgonon, and at the Rangeley Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call 207-864-3443 or email wreich@rangeley.org.
A l l w it h i n wa l k i ng d ista nce of each other in downtown Brunswick, explore 13 work ing artist studios; more t han 25 artists displaying and selling at two
“pop-up” sites; over 100 artists showing at cooperat ive sites, restaura nts a nd businesses; plus seven art galleries and two art museums at Bowdoin College. Listen to music of local artists at nine different locations. The 2013 season w ill feature a g reat creative introduction with Spindlework’s All Species Parade that culminates at the Frontier Cafe with a “Heads and Tails” art show. Experience the culture and varied cuisine of Brunsw ick by eating at one of t he superlative sponsoring restaurants. Follow your favorite local artists and meet new ones while getting to know our “Maine Street America” community. For more information. see visit 5raa.org.
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Visit a Maine farmers’ market this summer T h e L e w i s t o n Fa r m e r s ’ Market at Bates Mill 5 will open for t he season at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 26, at the municipal parking lot on the corner of Lincoln and Main streets. It will be open every Sunday from then on from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., through the middle of October. Fa m i ly f r iend ly act iv it ies for opening day will include live music, a Memorial Day raffle and an arts-and-crafts activity. Tables and chairs will be available for visitors to sit and enjoy good food and good company. Visitors to the market can expect to shop with almost 30 new and returning vendors selling farm fresh vegetables, seasonal fruit, grass-fed beef, chicken, lamb, pork, rabbit, a r t isa n cheese a nd da ir y, homemade ba ked good s, l ive lobster a nd sea food, maple products, fresh-cut f lowers, perennia l pla nts, handcrafted soap, mushroom kits, local arts and crafts, and much more. As in years past, the Lewiston Farmers’ Market will offer customers the opportunity to purchase their goods using cash, credit, debit or SNAP (food stamps) and WIC. The market will also be running t he “Ma rket Rewa rds” program for loyal customers and “Market Dollar” program to support SNAP and W IC users in purchasing more fresh fruits and vegetables. If you are a SNAP user who would like to help us spread the word about the Market Dollar program, contact 207513-3848. Those who help us out will receive bonus market dollars. So grab family and friends a nd head on dow n to t he Lewiston Farmers’ Market to celebrate the good things our city has to offer. T h e L e w i s t o n Fa r m e r s ’ Market provides area farmers,
Summer in Maine offers activity choices all over the state The mountains, lakes, farms and fields of western Maine serve as the perfect backdrop for numerous summer activities. Waterfalls and picnics:
Enjoy the fresh garden produce found at Maine farmers’ markets. artists and crafts people with a venue to sell their products directly to consumers. We provide a convenient location a nd f r iend ly at mosphere for everyone to access fresh, nutritious, locally produced food. T h e L e w i s t o n Fa r m e r s ’ Market is sponsored by St. Mar y’s Health System and is suppor ted by sta f f a nd volunteers from the St. Mary’s Nutrition Center; a local and statewide resource dedicated to promot i ng com mu n it y health through organizing, advocacy and education. The Nutrition Center has 12 years of ex per ience work i ng to create a sustainable regional food system, involving those a f fected by i nadequate food access as partners and supporting area farms as an essential piece of the local economy. If you want to know where o t h e r f a r m e r s’ m a r k e t s a r e lo c a t e d , v i s it w w w. mainefarmersmarkets.org, w w w.mofga .net or w w w. getrealmaine.com.
Screw Auger Fa lls, Gra f ton Tow nship: Nor t h of New r y on Route 26. Sig ht seei ng , picnicking, and hiking on its 3,000 acres of varied terrain w it h somewhat l i m ited access to certain areas. There a re sever a l pic n ic t ables, bathrooms and a large parking a rea. Sig hts include Screw Auger Falls, Spruce Meadow, Mother Walker Falls, Old Speck Mountain and Moose Cave. Ellis Falls, Andover: Not far from Grafton Notch, there's a lesser k now n a nd more secluded waterfall arising from the Ellis Meadow Brook. Look for an off-road parking area on Route 120, about two miles east of Andover.
services for all residents of the River Valley Area. The facility houses a basketba l l cour t, g y m na st ics, f it ness room, r unning t rack, racquetba l l court, sauna, program rooms, game room and locker rooms. www.rumfordgrcc.com or call 207-369-9906. Washbur n-Norla nds Liv ing History Center, 290 Norlands Road, L iver more ; 207-8974366; Norlands@norlands.org http://www.norlands.org/. W h i s t l e S t o p R a i l -Tr a i l : 13-m i le t ra i l f rom Jay (of f R t e .4 /17 ) t o Fa r m i n g t o n (of f Fa r mer L a ne), t he t ra i l is used for horseback r id i ng , mou nt a i n bi k i ng , snowmobiling, walking, and cross country skiing.
Worthley Pond in Peru offers c a mpi ng a nd a b e aut i f u l beach. Ra ngeley La kes Logg i ng M u s e u m , 2 91 R o u t e 16 , Rangeley, 207-864-5595. Titcomb Mountain in West Farmington offers skiing in a friendly atmosphere. Wilton Parks and Recreation Department, 645-4825; email: wiltonrec@beeline-online.net K i neowat ha Pa rk: L ocated on the shores of Wilson Lake, this 63-acre park features a beach with a dock and a float to accommodate swimming lessons, play space for t he younger set, a basketball court w it h si x hoops, t wo tennis courts, a volleyball court, a
Step Falls in Newry Maine Little League field, a practice field, a multi-purpose field and two sets of horseshoe pits; picnic tables and a cookout area; an ice skating rink and walking trails. Black Mou nta i n of Ma i ne, 39 Glover Road, Ru m ford. For more information, ca ll 207-364-8977 or v isit w w w. skiblackmountain.org/.
S n o w Fa l l s , We s t P a r i s : Picnicking and hiking along Little Androscoggin River, as it cuts its way through a narrow gorge alongside Route 26. Four cascades send the peaceful waters g ushing dow nwa rd; however, the gorge, at least 30 feet deep, is surrounded by a fence. GRCC , 50 Cong ress St ., Rumford: The Greater Rumford Community Center is a nonprof it organization providing affordable, quality r e c r e at ion pr o g r a m s a nd
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Auburn Community Concert Band ~ Auburn Winter Fest Bates Dance Festival Bates Midsummer Lakeside Concert Series ~ Business-to-Business Trade Show Chief Worumbo Androscoggin River Race ~ The Dempsey Challenge Ice Festival of L/A ~ The Greater L/A Triple Crown Great Falls Balloon Festival ~ Greek Festival L/A Film Festival ~ Liberty Festival ~ Maine Blues Festival ~Moxie Festival Museum L-A + Bands on The Run ~ Poland Spring State of Maine Building & Museum L-A Art Walk ~ Source to Sea Trek ~ Summer Music Series 415 Lisbon Street • 207-783-2249 androscoggincounty.com
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Staff at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens are Visitors stroll through the gardens at the Coastal Maine There are many, many types of plants at Coastal Maine Whimsical touches delight visitors such as this tool shed constantly tending and pruning the plants creating a Botanical Gardens in Boothbay. Botanical Gardens. sign labeling it a "Gnome Depot." lush vista for visitors.
Inspirational summer garden tours in Maine By Dan Marois Feature Writer / Photographer When gardeners aren’t busy tilling the soil in their own backyards, they can be found sur vey ing t he variet y of public gardens t hat blossom in Maine. A quick v isit to mainegardenclubs.org lists the major gardens throughout the state. Here are a few gems not to be missed. Mclaug h l i n Ga rden a nd Home stead Located on Main Street in a bustling area off Route 26, the McLaughlin Garden and Homestead is often called “Maine’s favorite public garden.” It is a true mecca for garden enthusiasts known regionally and nationally for its unique setting. It is also on the National Historic Sites Register. In 1936, Bernard McLaughlin began planting what would become one of Maine's most beloved ga rdens. A cent u r y-old Ma i ne farmstead w ith massive stone walls and huge barn provided a unique background for his sophisticated collection of trees, woody shrubs, and perennials. For years, McLaughlin welcomed visitors to the garden whenever the gate was open. With no formal horticultural training, he singlehandedly tended the garden for most of his life. McLaughlin died at age 98 in 1995 and today the two-acre garden is operated by a nonprofit organization that maintains the historic home, barn and garden for the public. T he for m a l g a rden fe at u re s m at u re collections of hostas, daylilies, astilbes, iris, phlox, sedum, cimicifuga, sempervivums, and over 200 lilacs beneath a canopy of mature deciduous and coniferous trees. T here’s a d iver se col lec t ion of Ma i ne wildflowers and ferns that border a walking path. Indiv iduals can tour the grounds at no charge, but donations are accepted. For
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Signs throughout the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens provide educational information on plants in the garden, and even the tools used by the gardeners. groups of eight or more, an advance call can secure a guide who will provide a one-hour tour of the grounds while describing the plants and history of the house and barn on the property. The group tour rate for adults is $8 with discounts for seniors/students. After the tour, guests can visit the garden gift shop and tour the grounds at their own leisure. T here a re specia l event s t h roug hout t he season including a Lilac Festiva l, a Celebration of Roses and an Illuminated Gardens tour after dark. From May 1 to October 31, the Garden gate opens daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The McLaughlin Garden is located at 97 Main Street, South Paris, Maine. For more information, call 207-743-8820 or visit www. mclaughlingarden.org. The Garden at Pineland Farms Only 30 miles south of McLaughlin Garden, is Pineland Fa r ms, a sprawl i ng 5,000-acre ca mpus w it h a work ing fa rm, business ca mpus and educational/recreational settings that welcome visitors to a rural landscape. The Garden at Pineland Farms is a one-acre perennial, herb and vegetable garden with paved walkways and plenty of area for picnics on the lawn or sitting time on the Adirondack swing.
The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens includes water features that provide a great backdrop for photos. Highlights of the garden include more than 130 varieties of perennials, 6,000 f lowering annuals, five different types of blueberry bushes, 20 apple trees, espaliered pear trees and an ornamental conifer bed. Vegetables, herbs and fruit produced at the garden are sold at The Market Pineland Farms. There are monthly gardening seminars offered June through September in addition to a variety of special events throughout the entire Pineland Campus. The Garden at Pineland Farms is located directly across from the Pineland Campus on the corner of Route 231 and Allen Road. In spring, summer and fall, it is open to the public daily from 8 a.m. to dusk. The Garden can also serve as a unique venue for special events. Please be aware that Pineland Farms does not allow dogs on the premises in an effort to ensure the greatest safety of all visitors to the farm and for the safety of Pineland Farms' animals.
Coa sta l Ma i ne Bota n ic a l Ga rdens – Boothbay, Maine Ranked number one on TripAdvisor’s Top 10 List of U.S. Gardens, the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is the ultimate garden tour experience. Before venturing to this horticulture wonderland, visitors should know that this is an expansive landscape with nearly 250 acres, making it among the largest botanical gardens in New England and one of the only gardens in the nation with a tidal waterfront that extends for a mile. Please plan plenty of time for your visit so that you can take in all the landscape has to offer. In addition to an impressive Walk Garden and Visitor Center, the Botanical Gardens include a Children’s Garden, the Lerner Garden of the Five Senses, The Giles Rhododendron Garden, Cleaver Event Lawn & Garden, Great Lawn & Ledge Garden, Burpee Kitchen Garden, Haney
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Lewiston-Auburn By Deborah Carroll Feature Writer / Photographer “There’s nothing to do!” As a parent, how often do we hear those words come out of the mouths of our children? If you live in downtown Lewiston-Auburn or one the surrounding towns, or if you are a visitor from away, there are plenty of fun and, dare we say, educational activities to be found right here on the beautiful and historic banks of the Androscoggin River.
A treasure of the Lewiston-Auburn area is the Veterans Memorial Park near the Lewiston side of the bridge spanning the Twin Cities.
LA Trails The mission statement of L A Trails, a program of t he Androscoggin Land Trust, states: “To ser ve as a public advocate for trail development by bringing together groups and individuals to create and help maintain non-motorized recreational trails, connecting urban streets and rural trails in Lewiston-Auburn.” From the longer trails, such as the Lake Auburn Loop on the outskirts of town, to shorter downtown walks, like the Riverwalk Trail connecting the Festival Plaza in Auburn with Railroad Park in Lewiston via the scenic railroad pedestrian bridge, LA Trails has something for everyone. Likewise, the West Pitch Park path leads north from the Longley Bridge to the dramatic lookout point above the Great Falls, and several miles of trail at Mount Apatite Park afford opportunities for family hiking and mountain biking.
Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary Also listed on the LA Trails Map & Trail Guide, Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary has been owned and managed by the Stanton Bird Club since 1921. According to bird club member Susan Hayward: “Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary is a 372-acre gem in the city limits of Lewiston. At the height of land on the top of the hill, a visitor has reached the highest point in Lewiston at 520 feet. The view of Mt. Washington is spectacular on a clear day." Thorncrag as a forested nature preserve is unparalleled in its urban accessibility and safe, open trail system. The variety of habitats for wildlife range from vernal pools to support and protect the frogs and salamander, to open meadows for bluebirds and bobolinks. Stanton has a mission to keep the sanctuary habitats in prime condition for all wildlife, especially birds. "The public is welcome every day between dawn and dusk, at no charge, to walk the three miles of trails and enjoy the beauty and wonder of nature there.” Informational kiosks are located at both gate entrances, on Montello Street and East Avenue.
Museum L-A In addition to the magnif icent architecture sprink led throughout the Lewiston-Auburn area, our historic mills -- where once immigrant workers labored to make shoes and
Great Falls, Androscoggin River, between the twin cities of Lewiston-Auburn. cloth -- are being reclaimed as living and business spaces. Museum L-A makes its home in one such mill. On June 15, Museum L-A will celebrate the opening of its newest exhibit. “From the Roaring 20s to Swing” is scheduled to run through April of 2015. Susan Beane of Museum L-A said: “This exhibit will cover one of the most fascinating historical times in America, when jazz emerged as the first national, musical movement and spread through the country. The rise of jazz was bolstered by the concurrent evolution of music, technology and dance, while prohibition, World Wars I and II, and the 1918 influenza left significant imprints on American culture and its music." The museum space itself will be transformed into a 1920s speakeasy, transporting the viewer into an era when alcohol was illegal and the community’s rebellious life force was captured by its distinctive, American music. During the day, the museum will function normally, treating viewers to an educational experience through the use of visually outstanding material and artifacts of the era. Once a month, however, the museum will change into a "legitimate" speakeasy, complete with live music, authentic décor, a bouncer, a secret password and alcohol served in coffee mugs. There may even be a “police raid” when you least expect it! The speakeasy will be transformed as the exhibit progresses capturing the spirit of the roaring '20s. Museum L-A is located at 35 Canal Street in Lewiston and is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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When you walk through downtown Lewiston, be sure to look up at the interesting architecture. In addition, Museum L-A will host other events this summer, including t he second annua l “Bands on t he Run Ha lf Marathon, 5K and Kids’ Fitness Course,” in June, and the second annual “Lewiston-Auburn Mini Maker Faire ... a family-friendly celebration featuring do-it-yourself science and technology, robots, crafts, music, art and local food,” in September.
Great Falls Model Railroad Club Across the river, in Auburn, the Great Falls Model Railroad Club makes it home at 144 Mill Street. According to club
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Across the river, in Auburn, the Great Falls Model Railroad Club makes it home at 144 Mill Street. According to club member Jerry Johnston: “The Great Falls Model Railroad Club is the premier model railroad club in the state of Maine. About 50 percent of its 6,000-square-foot facility is devoted to three model railroad layouts in three scales of N, HO and G. All are in various building states and scenic work. The club’s library is well stocked with books, slides, photos, magazines and various ot her railroad documents serving the modeler as well as the real railroad enthusiast. It’s a great place to visit and learn about railroads and model railroading.”
Ethnic goods are available at many downtown Lisbon St. shops owned and operated by members of the Somali community.
An old advertisement remains on the side of a brick building in downtown Lewiston. Walking the downtown area will provide visitors with many historical discoveries.
The club is open to the public every Wednesday evening and Saturday morning and special visits may be planned by contacting T.P. King at 207576-3788.
The Lewiston Public Library has many ongoing activities throughout the summer. Monthly meetings scheduled for the third Thursday of every month include videos and clinics as well as the club’s business meeting. In addition, the club will host several special events this summer including the Hobo Holiday in May and the Train Fest in August, during Balloon Festival weekend. Add to t hese t he event s a nd performances hosted by our theatre, a r t s a nd at h let ic orga n i z at ion s, and with Lewiston-Auburn as your destination, there is something for everyone every day of the week.
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Enjoy a hiking trip in Maine this summer Selecting and cooking a Maine lobster By Tresa Erickson Feature Writer
Selecting live Maine lobster Color: Ma i ne lobsters a re usua lly greenish brow n or black in color, but can also be blue, yellow, red or even white. The color of a lobster's shell does not affect its f lavor or texture.
Hiking can be an exhilarating experience, as long as you play it safe. Be careful, stay alert and don't take any more risks than necessary. Happy hiking! Start off small
Activity: Look for lobsters that move around and hold their claws upward and their tails straight. Claws should never ha ng limply a nd t he ta i ls should never curl underneath its body.
Forget the 10-mile trek, unless you are highly experienced or have built up your stamina considerably. Choose a shorter route close to home and work your way up to the big hikes. Prepare for your hike Research the area where you're going. Know what the terrain and weather will be like, and plan accordingly. While tennis shoes might suffice for a short, leisurely hike through a park on a sunny day, boots might be better for a rigorous trek up a mountainside on a rainy day. Let someone at home know where you're going and when you'll be back. That way, should you not return on time, they can take action. Hike with others Don't go it alone. You could run into problems and have no one to turn to. What would you do if you tore a ligament and could not walk or get a signal on your cell phone? You would have to wait and hope that someone else came along, which may or may not happen. Bring along a pal, preferably an experienced hiker. Should you suffer an accident and need assistance, you will have someone there to take care of matters. Bring the right stuff Pack enough food and water to last you throughout your trip. Don't depend upon Mother Nature for nourishment. Stream water is a no-no, as are many of the nuts and berries you might find along the way. Bring appropriate clothing and gear for the
Shells: Black marks or holes in the lobster's shell are the result of wear and tear and usua l ly i nd icate a n older lobster that hasn't recently shed its shell. Marks are not harmful in any way. Hard Shell Lobster: Hard shell lobsters have been living in their shells for quite a while, Pack enough food and water to last you throughout and so they're usually fuller. your trip. Don't depend upon Mother Nature for However, it requires the use of utensils to gain access to the nourishment. meat. weather predicted. Pack a compass, map and field guide, as well as cell phone and a New Shell Lobster: New shell first aid kit for emergencies. Know how to use lobsters have recently molted the equipment and where to seek medical and are growing into their new shel l s. Ma ny people attention, if needed. think new shell lobster meat Travel smart is sweeter and more tender than the meat of a hard shell Stick to the trail. Don't wander off, or you lobster and it is significantly just might wind up lost and destroy precious easier to remove from t he ecosystems in the process. Protect yourself shell. -- Courtesy of Maine a nd t he env ironment. Apply sunscreen Lobster Council. For more vigilantly and take breaks frequently. Don't information about lobsters, push yourself, or you might not have the visit www.lobsterfrommaine. energy to finish. Pack out what you pack in and com. give wildlife their space.
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Boiled Maine Lobster Ingredients: 1 ounce sea salt 1 quart water 1 medium (1.25 lb) live Maine lobster Directions: Bring water to a boil. Drop lobster into pot head first (if you put them in tail first, you risk being splashed with boiling water). Cover pot. Start timing from the time that you put the lobster into the pot. A medium hard-shell lobster will take about 20 minutes and a medium soft-shell only about 15 minutes. It is important to note that it is very difficult to overcook lobster s. W hen t he y a re cooked longer, they get more tender. However, when you undercook a lobster, you run t he risk of not hav ing t he tomalley (liver) of the lobster
fully cooked. The tomalley t u r ns g reen on ly when fully cooked. If it is not fully cooked, it will be a blackish, oily substance when you open up the lobster. This is why we always suggest erring on the side of adding a few extra minutes if you are not sure. It is f i ne to cook severa l lobsters at the same time as long as the water is able to come back to a boil during the cooking process. -- Cou r tesy of Ma ine Impor t E x por t L obster Dea lers' A ssociat ion. For more recipes, v isit w w w. mainelobsterdealers.org.
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Sightseeing: Maine covered bridges In 1959, the 99th Maine legislature took a major step by enacting a law to preserve Maine’s wooden covered bridges. The new law provided that state money could be used to save and renovate covered bridges. As a result, in 1961 the Department of Transportation undertook major renovations to the 10 remaining covered bridges. Once there were 120 covered bridges in the state of Maine, but fire, flood, ice, progress and the Great Freshet of 1896 have removed all but eight original bridges. Two other covered bridges, recently lost to fire and flood, have been reconstructed and are considered to have historical importance. On March 26, 1983 the Morse Bridge in Bangor was destroyed by fire; there are no plans to rebuild it. The remaining covered bridges are scattered throughout the state. The roof and siding of a covered bridge are the features that give the structure its familiar outlines. Some are thought to be more picturesque than others -- Maine’s Artist’s Covered Bridge over the Sunday River in Newry, for example, has always been a favorite, and someone has said that artists have daubed more paint on their canvases depicting the structure than was ever slapped on its venerable sides. Other bridges look a little like barns unexpectedly left stranded across a stream. The bridges were covered for one reason -- to keep the rain and snow from the massive working timbers. The alternate wetting and drying out of uncovered wooden structures would have resulted in rot and failure decades sooner. Many people think of covered bridges as quaint relics of the past. Others become expert in describing the manner in which they were built. But, in either case, they represent the inventiveness and knowhow of our forefathers, and it seems fitting that they should be saluted
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for their engineering as well as their charm. The ingenious way the old bridges were fitted together becomes apparent as soon as you pass through one of their portals. There, under the protecting roof, on either side, are the posts and crisscrossed braces extending from top to bottom “chord” (the chords are the heavy beams parallel to the line of the roadway). The planks of the floor are supported by the bottom chord in the typical covered bridge, which makes it a “through truss” structure. There are no records of the men who built Maine’s covered bridges. Available town documents show that the chief concern of the thrifty citizens at town meetings was the amount of money their new bridge was to cost -- which was entered to the last odd cent -- and a brief line or two about its manner of construction. In the case of the Lovejoy Bridge, it was recorded that it is “to be built of square-sawn spruce, and of the Paddleford plan, at about a cost of $743.47.” Typically, covered bridges were put together by local builders, and like Maine-built ships, the skillful construction that went into them was more a matter of instinctive craftsmanship than engineering training. The designs used were those of professional bridge builders -- Palmer, Burr, Town, Long and Howe—who held patents on different types of trusses. Their ideas went back to ancient principles. The first bridge across the Kennebec River at Augusta was a Palmer design; an open structure put up by a private company when Maine was still a district of Massachusetts. The covered bridge, which replaced it in 1819, is thought to be the first of its kind in the state. The last-built covered bridge which still survives is the Watson Settlement Bridge, built in 1911 in Littleton. The two longest covered bridges in Maine, no longer in existence, were the Bangor-Brewer Bridge, a 792 foot structure across the Penobscot River built in 1846 at a cost of $60,000; and the bridge at Norridgewock, a 600 foot structure across the Kennebec River. According to one historian of covered bridges, the double-barreled Stillwater Bridge near Orono was the last two-lane Town lattice truss
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Two young boys leap from the Lovejoy Covered Bridge into the Ellis River in this file photo. They were among a dozen or so people who were seeking respite from heat and humidity. covered bridge in the United States (It was replaced in 1951). Two of the remaining covered bridges in Maine use a Long truss: Lowes Bridge and Robyville Bridge. Three use a Howe truss: Morse (no longer in existance), Watson Settlement and Babbs. The other five are of Paddleford construction (a modified Long truss): Lovejoy, Hemlock, Bennett, Sunday River and Porter-Parsonsfield. Two of these, Hemlock and Porter-Parsonsfield, are strengthened with laminated wooden arches. In several cases, modern steel and concrete structures have been built nearby to serve the traffic formerly carried by the covered bridges. These by-passed wooden structures have been “retired” to pass their final days as picturesque symbols of the Yankee ingenuity and skill of the early bridge builders of Maine. Several other bridges have been ingeniously reinforced to allow continued use by vehicles, thereby maintaining the authentic character of the bridge’s environment. This reinforcement has required only minor alterations to the floor systems and is obvious only to the most avid bridge enthusiast. In 1956, the Little Black River Covered Bridge in Allagash Plantation was the last wooden covered bridge to be deliberately removed to make room for a modern steel and concrete bridge. In 1985, the 112th Maine legislature took its latest steps providing authority to the Department of Transportation to maintain and preserve historic bridges having a unique design. -- Courtesy of Maine Office of Tourism.
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What happens at Maine ski resorts when the snow is gone? By Dan Marois Feature Writer Ski resorts open their doors to off-season recreation. For de c a de s , Ma i ne s k i resorts were simply a oneseason business. Opening day arrived after the first snow fall. Closing day arrived with the first signs of spring. In recent years, ski resorts have changed their business model and are now becoming four-season destinations for fun and recreation. “No su m mer is complete without a scenic lift ride, a zipline tour, and a spin down one of the trails in our bike pa rk,” sa id Da rc y Morse, director of communications for Sunday River in Newry. “A t S u g a r l o a f , s u m m e r def initely centers a round golf, and the award-winning Suga rloa f Gol f Club, which has been named the number one golf course in Ma ine. Zipline tours a nd scen ic l i f t r ides a re a lso ver y popular and an evergrow ing mounta in-bik ing scene has been attracting riders from throughout New England,” said Ethan Austin, communications manager at the Carrabassett Valley resort. Mountain Biking: If bikers a re look i ng for a Ma i ne adventure that challenges the outdoor spirit, it can be found in mountain biking. W it h bi kes desig ned for the changing terrains of a mountain landscape, the ride can be fast and physically challenging. T he Suga rloa f Outdoor Center in Kingfield, located off Rte. 27 just one mile south of the Sugarloaf Access Road, offers some of the area's best maintained mountain biking trails for all ability levels. Trails are marked and range from level graveled dirt roads to expert single track through
steep elevations. There is no fee to ride the Outdoor Center trails. Trails are not pat rol led, a nd r iders a re asked to remain on marked trails, wear a helmet, and ride in pairs. At Sunday River, the biking experience is a bit different: there’s a Mountain Bike Park for visitors. There are 30 trails over 20 miles of mountain terrain with lift service for bikes. A lift pass is $29 for 13-a nd-older a nd $18 for under-13. Bike rentals are available.
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Ziplines: Ziplines have taking off, literally. Whether it is the lure of being in an "Amazing Race" kind of activity from t he telev ision show or whether it is the thrill seeker that lurks in all of us, zip lines are more than just an offseason craze.
Sunday River also offers an experience called Twin Zips, a side-by-side zipline that is less expensive and less physically challenging than the more extensive tours. It is particularly good for a firsttime experience on a zipline.
T he u lt i mate ex per ience comes from a zipLine tour where g roups of v isitors “zip” their way through a series of lines through Maine mou nt a i n set t i ngs. Bot h Sunday River and Sugarloaf of fer tours w it h dif ferent nu mber s a nd leng t h s of ziplines. Each offers a tour ranging from 75 minutes to two-and-a-half hours. While prices va r y, as well, bot h zipLine tours offer an out-ofthe-ordinary adventure.
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To r ide a z ipl i ne, t here a re ma ny sa fet y r u les, regulations and stipulations. It is best to call in advance to make a reservation and to go over t he necessa r y g u idelines. Hou rs of operation, tour times, and prices vary considerably. It is best to call or to go to the resort’s website for detailed information. Gu ided h i kes a nd ca noe t r ips : Suga rloa f of fers
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Every Wednesday, Kilgannon leads the Poplar Stream Hike and Lunch, a five-mile trek that introduces visitors to the Maine w ilderness setting. There are stops at two local water fa l ls a nd a v isit on the Solar and Hydro Power Energ y Tou r, pa r t of t he Maine Hut’s Self-Sustaining
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Saturday, July 13: Errol to 7 Islands Bridge (white water) Saturday, July 14: 7 Islands Bridge to Pontook Dam T hu rsday, Ju ly 18 : A f ter hours at Nansen Wayside to Berlin Friday, July 19: Shelburne to Gilead Saturday, July 20: Gilead to Bethel Sunday, July 21: Bethel to Hanover Thursday, July 25: Hanover to Rumford Friday, July 26 : Mex ico to Dixfield Saturday, July 27: Dixfield to Riley Dam Sunday, July 28: Riley Dam to Otis Mill, Jay Thursday, August 1: A fter hours at Otis Mill Friday
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Paddlers complete the Hanover-to-Rumford section of the annual Source to the Sea Trek in this file photo. Anyone is welcome to join the trek at any stage of the journey. F r id a y, A u g u st 2 : Tw i n Bridges to Center Bridge
Friday, August 9: Durham to Lisbon Falls
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Saturday, August 10: Lisbon Falls to Brunswick
Sunday, August 4: Auburn to Auburn
S u n d a y, A u g u s t 11 : Brunswick For more information, visit www.androscogginwatershed. org or www.androscogginrivertrail.net.
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August 1 RANGELEY: Art in August, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Lakeside Park. Rangeley Friends of the Arts presents Art in August, a juried art show with 50 fine artists and craftsmen. Paintings: originals and prints; photography, jewelry, fiber art, woodworking, pottery, glass. http:// rangeleymaine.com 2-3 WILTON: 31st annual Blueberry Festival, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, live entertainment, parades. www.wiltonbbf. com 2-4 ANDOVER: Annual Andover Old Home Days Celebration, all day, parade, antique car displays, exhibits, art and flower shows, crafts, firemen's muster, horse show, food and music. 11 BETHEL : 22nd a n nua l Ma i ne State Triathlon, 8 a.m. start, adult sprint triathlon
with a 1-km swim at Songo Pond, 25-km bike race, and 5-km cross-country run. Teams or individuals. Second annual Kids' Triathlon at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10. www.bethelmaine. com. 15 RANGELEY: Blueberry Festival, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Lakeside Park. Jams, muffins, pies, gifts, crafts, entertainment. 16 -18 L E W ISTON : Great Fa l l s Ba l loon Festiva l. Hot a ir ba lloon rides, tours of local places of interest, food, craft booths, c a r n i v a l, f i r e w or k s a nd mor e . w w w. greatfallsballoonfestival.org 17 LOVELL: 38th annual Arts and Artisans Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. New Suncook School, 95 Main Street. Fiber arts, photography, jewelry, glass, wood, painterly art, used book sale; lunch available for purchase. Major fundraiser for Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library.
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Keeping kids active once the school year ends In many ways, today's kids have busier schedules than a ny pr e v iou s gener at ion of youngsters. Many ex t racu r r icu la r act iv it ies, i nclud i ng spor t s, requ i re a n e a r l y y e a r-r o u n d commitment, and the dualincome household has landed ma ny k ids i n a f terschool programs where kids tend to their schoolwork or engage in various activities that keep them from resting on their laurels.
Association notes that kids who a re physica l ly act ive are more capable of coping with stress and tend to have higher self-esteem than kids who do not include physical activity as part of their regular routines. The following are a few suggestions for parents looking for ways to keep their kids active throughout the summer while still allowing t hem to recha rge t heir batteries after a long school year.
But t hose busy schedu les get a lot less hect ic when the school year ends. Once school is out, k ids used to a f ull schedule might f ind themselves with lots of time on their hands. Though it's good for kids to squeeze in some rest a nd rela x at ion during their summer break, it's also important for kids to stay active so they don't develop poor habits as the summer goes on. In addition, the American Psychological
* Pla n a n act ive vacat ion. Su m mer is when ma ny families go on vacation, so why not choose a vacation that involves more than napping poolside ? Though it's st i l l good to leave some time for relaxation, find a locale where you can embrace activities like snorkeling, hiking, kayaking, or other adventures that get you and your youngsters off the poolside chaise and out exploring. Such a trip might inspire kids to embrace an
activity more fully, getting them off the couch not only while they're on vacation but also when they return home for the rest of summer. * Te a c h k id s t o g a r de n . Gardening might be seen as a peaceful and relaxing hobby, but it still requires a lot of elbow grease and hard work that pays physical dividends. A garden must be planted, hoed, weeded, and watered, and gardening gets kids out of the house to enjoy the great outdoors. W hen grow ing a vegetable garden, kids might embrace t he cha nce to be directly involved in the foods that will eventually end up on their dinner tables. Parents c a n em br a c e t h i s a s a n opportunity to teach the value of eating loca lly-produced foods and the positive impact such behav ior has on t he environment. * Go swimming. Few adults who work in offices haven't
looked out t hei r w i ndows on a sunny summer day and thought how nice it would be to be spending that afternoon making a few laps in a lake, at the beach or in a pool. Kids have t he sa me daydrea ms during the summer, so take a day off every so often and take the kids for an afternoon of swimming. Swimming is a great activity that exercises t he entire body, including t he shou lders, back, legs, h ips, a nd abdom i na ls. In add it ion, sw i m m i ng helps kids and adults alike maintain a hea lthy weight while also improv ing their ca rdiovascula r hea lt h. It's hard for some people to find a place to swim once the warm weat her depa r t s, so t a ke adva ntage of t he su m mer weather and go swimming as often as possible while the kids are not in school. * Limit how much time kids spend watching telev ision, playing video games or surfing
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Swimming is a fun and healthy exercise to keep kids physically active throughout the summer. the Internet. Many of today's kids are as tech savvy as they are busy. But it's important that kids don't spend too much time online or on the couch watching television or playing video games. Such activities a re la rgely sedenta r y, a nd they can set a bad precedent for the months ahead, even when the school year begins once again. Parents should limit how much time their youngsters spend in front of the television or the computer
du r i ng su m mer vacat ion, keeping track and turning the TV or computer off if they suspect k ids a re spending too much time staring at the screen instead of being active. Kids might not love it when you turn their video games off or minimize their access to social media, but explain the limitations at the onset of summer and let kids know you expect them to be physically active even if it is summer vacation.
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to six hours, depending on the pace of the group. Unique fun Ex perience a t ra mpoline : Ju mp i nto t he s k y w it h Sunday River's EuroBung y Tr a m p o l i n e . H a r n e s s e s attached to visitors propel
you skyward and bring you back dow n s a fel y w h i le bouncing up and down on a trampoline. The harness a l s o a l low s y ou t o f l ip for w a r d s a nd ba c k w a r d safely as you bounce up to 20 feet into the air. There are weight restrictions for the trampoline and hours run Friday through Sunday from June 29 through October 8 and on major holidays.
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Disc golf: Disc golf offers the fun of traditional golf but in a cross-country setting and using frisbees rather than golf clubs and balls. Each hole is finished by landing your shot in a specially-designed basket. Sunday River's course offers nine walkable holes spread up a nd dow n t he slopes of Sout h R idge feat u r i ng elevation changes, doglegs, trees a nd additiona l cha l lenges. It's a cou rse designed to be scenic and f un for professiona ls a nd amateurs alike. Disc golf runs Friday through Sunday from June 29 through Oc tober 8 a nd on major holidays.
Paint ba ll: The premiere location of outdoor paintball i s L o s t Va l le y Sk i a nd Banquet Resort in Auburn, Maine. Paintball is a sport in which players compete, in teams or indiv idua lly, to eliminate opponents by tagging them with capsules containing water-soluble dye and gelatin shell outside (referred to as paintballs) propel led f rom a dev ice called a paintball marker. It is the ultimate adventure sport involving teamwork and strategy.
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There is open play compet it ion on t he la st Sunday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. where no reser vat ions a re needed
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to or directly behind the ball, or directly behind the hole, when a player is about to play. On the Putting Green On the putting green, players should not stand on another player's line of putt or when he is making a stroke, cast a shadow over his line of putt. Players should rema in on or close to the putting green until all other players in the group have holed out.
Players should be ready to play as soon as it is their turn to play. When playing on or near the putting green, they should leave their bags or carts in such a position as will enable quick movement off the green and towards the next tee. W hen the play of a hole has been completed, players should immediately leave the putting green. Lost Ball
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If a player believes his ball may be lost outside a water hazard or is out of bounds, to save time, he should play a provisional ball.
In stroke play, a player who is acting as a marker should, if necessary, on the way to the next tee, check the score with t he player concerned and record it.
Players searching for a ball should signal the players in the group behind them to play through as soon as it becomes apparent that the ball will not easily be found.
Pace of Play
They should not search for five minutes before doing so. Hav ing allowed the group behind to play through, they shou ld not cont inue play until that group has passed and is out of range.
Play at Good Pace and Keep Up Player s shou ld play at a good pace. The Committee may establish pace of play guidelines that all players should follow. It is a group's responsibility to keep up with the group in front. If it loses a clear hole and it is delaying the group beh i nd, it shou ld i nv ite t he g roup behind to play through, irrespective of the number of players in that group.
Before leav i ng a bu n ker, player s shou ld c a ref u l ly fill up and smooth over all holes and footprints made by them and any nearby made by others. If a rake is within reasonable proximity of the bunker, the rake should be used for this purpose. Repair of Divots, Ball-Marks and Damage by Shoes Player s shou ld c a ref u l ly repair any divot holes made by them and any damage to the putting green made by the impact of a ball (whether or not made by the player himself ). On completion of the hole by all players in the group, damage to the putting green caused by golf shoes should be repaired. Prevent i ng Un necessa r y Damage Players should avoid causing da mage to t he course by removing divots when taking practice swings or by hitting the head of a club into the ground, whether in anger or for any other reason.
In order to avoid damaging the hole, players and caddies should not stand too close to the hole and should take care during the handling of the flagstick and the removal of a ball from the hole. The head of a club should not be used to remove a ball from the hole. Players should not lean on t hei r clubs w hen on t he putting green, particularly when removing the ball from the hole. T he f l a g st ic k s hou ld b e properly replaced i n t he hole before players leave the putting green. L oc a l not ices reg u lat i ng the movement of golf carts should be strictly observed. - Courtesy of United States Golf Association.
Unless otherwise determined by the Committee, priority on the course is determined by a group's pace of play. Any group playing a whole round is entitled to pass a group playing a shorter round. Care of the Course Bunkers
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Hillside Garden, Slater Forest P o n d , Va y o M e d i t a t i o n Garden, Shoreland Trail, and the Rose & Perennial Garden. The gardens are open daily, yea r round, which a l lows visitors a rare look at the flora of changing seasons. Visitors c a n ex plore t he ga rden s at t hei r ow n pace u si ng brochures from the Education Center or by read i ng t he signs that identify the plants. T he Bota n ica l Ga rdens a lso have guided tours by k nowledgeable volunteers who love to introduce visitors to the property. Free tours are offered at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. every Thursday and Saturday from June 1 until Columbus Day weekend. No reser vations are required,
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and there is no charge for the tour except for the regular Gardens admission. Visitors simply meet the guide by the Saxon Fireplace in the Visitor Center. A g reat feat u re on t he Botanical Gardens website is a link called “W hat’s In Bloom.� This handy reference gives v isitors a month-bymonth list of which flora are in bloom at that time. Coa st a l Ma i ne Bot a n ic a l Gardens is open daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. yea r-round. From April 1 to October 31, the admission fee is $14 for adults, $12 for sen iors, ch i ld ren (3 to 17) $ 6, and children under 3 are free. There are special rates for groups of 10 or more. T he Ga rdens are located at 132 Botanical Ga rdens Drive, Boot hbay. For more information, call 207-633-4333 or visit w w w. mainegardens.org.
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Enjoy an active summer vacation in Maine
Hit the road in an RV this summer By Tresa Erickson
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horseback trekking with camping and other Feature Writer activities for a well-rounded adventure.
If the thought of lounging on a beach for a week isn't exactly your idea of a memorable vacation, then you may enjoy more activity in your recreational pursuits.
Water sports
Many individuals and families brainstorm their getaways well in advance of taking a trip. A jaunt to the coast may have satisfied an urge to wander in years past, but if you're interested in something that is a bit more physical and demanding, you may want to spend your next days away from the office on a more active vacation. A n active vacation is a t rip t hat is built around physical activity. Instead of keeping t he poolside cha ise wa r m, you may be participating in a wa lk ing tour or hik ing across a national park. Such vacations provide a respite from the daily grind and benefit the mind and body. Estimates from U.S. News and World Report suggest that active travel accounted for $60 billion in vacation spending in 2007. Over the past half decade, the number of people interested in active vacations has continued to grow and, as a result, more destinations are catering to such vacationers. Those ready to embark on an active vacation can choose from a host of options and locales. Horseback riding Making a trek on horseback is a great way to see the countryside from a new perspective. Ma ny resor ts worldw ide of fer horseback riding in which you can tour mountains, crags, trails, and other adventures. Some resorts pair
I m a g i ne h it t i n g t he op e n road by day and camping out Many vacationers enjoy water sports like under the stars by night, all kayaking, canoeing, river rafting, riding jet within the comforts of home. skis, surfing, snorkeling, and scuba diving. That‘s traveling RV style, and Depending on your skill level, you may be able for some, there‘s just no other to work with a water sports company that offers way to go. Wit h over 15,000 experienced guides to help you through some ca mpgrounds in t he United of the more challenging parts of the trip. Some States, RV trips have become the vacation providers also may offer training way to travel for many, the baby and certification, such as becoming SCUBA boomers in particular. If you are considering joining them this certified. year, here are some tips. Biking and hiking Plan your route There are thousands of miles of trails just waiting to be explored. Many national parks While seasoned travelers might choose to go wherever the road and wildlife refuges have walking and biking takes them, beginners should trails, or you can create your ow n travel have some idea of where they itinerary and explore trails less traveled. Biking are going to ensure a pleasant and walking tours also are possible in urban trip. Get out the road maps and areas. See the sights and sounds of the city as travel guides. Check out the a pedestrian and mingle with locals as you Internet listings and tourism squeeze in some shopping. boards. Find out where everyone wants to go and the best way to get there by RV. Don‘t forget about setting up camp for the night. K now where t he best campgrounds are, pack the right road maps and make sure you have a GPS device.
Mountain climbing
Boost adrenaline levels by scaling mountains or rocky crags nearby. Many companies offer climbing courses so you can learn before exploring. Rely on experienced climbers to assess your skill level and choose mountain ranges that match up well with your skill level. Select the right RV Novice climbers may be able to rent gear if If you already own an RV, then they're not yet ready to purchase. you can skip this tip. If you don‘t, read on. Whether you‘re buying or selling, you will need an RV that can accommodate your page 20 ‰ needs. Think about the number
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the number of a roadside service provider. Have a first aid kit as well and apparel for the weather. That‘s right. You‘ll want to check the forecast for your destination and make sure everyone brings the right apparel for the weather as well as the activities planned. You‘ll also want to make sure you have everything needed to break camp, along with personal items like CDs, DVDs and books. Take it easy If this is your first time driving a n RV, you m ig ht w a nt to consider ta k i ng a ny d r iver crash courses offered. If not, you should at least take a few practice runs around town to get a feel for the machine. Study the owner‘s manual and know where everything is. When you finally hit the road, go slow at first and drive with caution. Once you get a feel for the RV, you can pick up the pace. Be safe
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activities, divide the campers into smaller groups and begin the activities, McKeever said.
* Y WC A of Cent ra l Ma ine Day Ca mps include Ca mp Weewannago in Lew iston which of fers a 10-week day camp that begins June 17 and runs through August 23 and is designed for kids ages 7-12. With each week featuring a different camp theme, your child will never get bored. Camp Weewannago offers weekly field trips and daily swimming, arts and crafts, group activities, and games. They also offer special activities such as scuba diving, hiking, and bowling. Campers may attend every week or just a few days in any given week. Each camp day is 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with extended care available in the morning and late afternoon. Camp Kangaroo is just like Camp Weewannago but for younger campers, ages 4-6 at a scaled-down pace. This camp offers the same weekly themes, hours, activities, and price.
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to sha mpooi ng you r ha i r a nd br u sh i ng you r teet h (although I don’t recommend the latter). From my ow n experience, the most distressing activity for the germophobic camper is usi ng t he out house. I r e c om m e nd l e a v i n g a package of baby wipes handy at the campsite, or even in the outhouse if one is designated for your site, for easy postbusiness wash-ups. W hen it comes to sa fet y, Myers recommends that you always have a first-aid kit with you and fill it with things to clean and dress cuts and abrasions, anti-inflammatory medications as well as other medications that someone in your group may require. According to Myers, “The best resource for safety ... is our Scout handbook. He said, “One must always be diligent regarding safety for everyone as nothing will spoil a great camping trip faster than a trip
Throughout the day, young campers will also be assigned certain responsibilities, such as Safety Watchdog, Chief Navigator, First Mate and more. Activity highlights: * Archery — campers get instruction and plenty of target shooting. * Stand-Up Paddleboarding — campers will enjoy this fun and popular activity. A view of Katahdin's Baxter * Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics — teaches campers how to Peak from Golden Road. responsibly enjoy the outdoors by leaving only footprints. to the emergency room." Neubauer said, “I think what makes a successful camping trip is not where you go or even so much who you go with but the memories that you make. Rolling with whatever comes up -- i.e. a hole in the tent or you forgot the syrup for the pancakes -- that is what we always remember."
* Fly Casting — a timeless, artistic way to fish. * Kayaking — explore nature from a unique vantage point. The camp runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 24 to Aug. 23, with early drop-off and late pickup available. For more information, call 888-552-3261 or visit www.llbean.com/llb/shop/512773.
* The University of Maine 4-H Camp and Learning Center at Bryant Pond offers co-ed summer camp programs that provide outdoor fun, practical woods-wise skills, and "handson" conservation education. Helping young people learn to take care of our natural world and themselves when they are in it are our most important goals. Scholarships are available. Off So, what are you waiting for? Route 26 in western Maine, near the town of Bethel. For more Plan, prepare and enjoy a information, call 207-665-2068. camping trip in Maine this * YWCA Art Camp is a popular 9-week day camp that begins summer! June 17 and runs through August 16 for kids ages 8-13. Each week explores a different form of art including digital photography, cartooning, painting, drawing sculpting, and the performing arts. This summer’s theme is Dr. Seuss and each camper will have a part in the movie, “Dr. Seuss and the
* The Maine School of Science & Mathematics Camps in Limestone is excited as ever to encourage campers to pursue their passion in science, technolog y, engineering, and mathematics. Campers choose from a selection of hands-on, interactive classes like rocket building, robotics, computer prog ra mming, veterina r y medicine, a nd eng ineering. Financial aid is available. For more information, call 207-3253303. * The Bangor YMCA Wilderness Center at Camp Jordan on Branch Lake in Ellsworth offers many camp choices, all summer long. Every program will bring incredible growth, skills, friendship, and fun. Set on a 200-acre campus in the beautiful Maine wilderness, their programs give boys and girls of all ages a sense of adventure, belonging, and purpose. For more information, call 207-619-4772.
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