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Discover camping at its finest in MaineBy Rich Livingston Feature Writer

This is Maine. We go to the woods. We go to the ocean. We go to the mountains, to more t ha n 6,000 la kes a nd ponds, more than 32,000 miles of rivers and streams. This is Vacationland, after a l l, and the number of people who visit each year is about 10 times the number who live here full time.

What we all share is a passion-ate appreciation of the great outdoors, a nd we a re con-stantly striving to spend more time there, whether that’s a few more hours or an entire season; whether in a pup tent, or a luxu-rious RV, often with more than the comforts of home. Or count-less options in between.

Some people use a Maine camp-ground as a place to live for the summer, a place from which they can explore all the state has to offer, including cities and towns, museums and historic

sites. Others simply want to be closer to nature, and access to some of the most spectacular vistas in Maine is often through its campgrounds.

Others simply enjoy the com-pany. “My husband and I spent nearly every summer in an RV in Scarborough or Biddeford,” Elaine Merrill, of New Glouces-ter, now retired, said, “because we enjoyed our neighbors there so much.”

“Mainers are great campers,” said Richard Abare, executive director of the Maine Camp-ground Owners’ Association, headquartered right here in Lew iston. “A nd loca l fol k s will tend to [vacation] close to home,” he added.

And there are an infinite num-ber of camping options. Maine is home to some of the world’s greatest outdoor outfitters, in-cluding Cabela's and L.L. Bean. These outfitters sell everything from ultralight backpacking

gear to tents that weigh less than two pounds; spacious fami-ly-sized tents with screened “porches” and room for multiple cots, heaters, tables and chairs.

The right equipment can enable you to access the most remote corners of Maine – public re-serve lands where the camping experience is definitely primi-tive backcountry. Visit http://www.maine.gov/doc/parks/in-dex.html/.

Simple pop-up, tow-behind campers offer a little more con-venience and comfort t han tents, and can be found at a local retailer as well as on eBay, for ex-ample, and priced as low as $100 or so, up to a few thousand dol-lars. They can be dragged any-where there’s even a hint of road.

On the other hand, a big, Class-A diesel pusher motor home, fully equipped with such amenities as 40" plasma TVs, convection ovens, Corian counters, washers a nd dr yers, a nd sel l ing for

upwards of $ 300,000 might tota l ly redef ine “camping,” and are better suited to season-long use as a second home. In between, of course, is a wide range of trailers, fifth wheels, and self-propel led campers priced similarly to automobiles.

The camping industry may be worth as much as $10 billion to the Maine economy, according to some estimates, and early indications are that activity in 2012 will be robust.

Abare said that reservations placed in the f irst calendar quarter were 10 percent ahead of last year’s pace. “The number of camping days appears to be pretty steady,” he said, with “people taking fewer but longer t r ips,” a nd w it h a g row ing percentage of Maine’s 25,000

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One of the newest trends in ca mpi ng is ret ro-out f it ted tents, RVs, and trailers. Another trend is the “shabby chic” look. People who don’t norma l ly “like” to go camping are finding it a more pleasant experience when “camp” is bedecked with comforts from home including comfy quilts, afghans, and lots

of pillows. People who camp in one spot for the entire summer use furnishings to create a true oasis. Not only do they bring mattresses, but they also bring headboard, footboard, and boxspring;and sheets and blankets instead of sleeping

bags, so as to enjoy the comforts of home while camping. Vintage trailers, also called caravans, can be seen at campgrounds, too (see photos), sometimes

in a permanent location as they may not be road-safe. We would love to see photos of your uniquely decorated “camp” – tents, RVs, and trailers – as well

as restored v intage trai lers. Let us know about your Maine camping experience including its pros and cons. Send your photos and camp stories to

Den i se Sc a m mon, Spec ia l Sections editor at [email protected]. Thanks and happy camping!

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T hen t here is t he g row i ng phenomenon of “workamp-ing.” Sheila and Jimmy Sowder spent the 2011 camping season as staffers at Acres of Wildlife campground on Sebago Lake, in Steep Falls.

The Sowders have lived exclu-sively in their RV for the past five

years or so, spending winters in places like Death Valley, Califor-nia, where they both worked at the national park.

“It’s a great lifestyle,” said Shei-la. “We get to see the country, meet some terrific people, have the fun of outdoor living,” and, she added, “earn enough” to

supplement retirement income, while living like turtles, carry-ing their home with them wher-ever they go. The Sowders tow an ordinary car behind their RV, and, Sheila said, “We were able to travel all over Maine on our days off, and live in the woods while we were at work.”

Acres of Wildlife is a typical Maine campground offering amenities for tents, campers, rental RV units, and even cot-tages. There’s a restaurant and camp store, boats and activities for kids; and a dedicated staff of people who live their work. It’s a long way, literally and figu-

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Summertime and the theater is easyBy Dan Marois Feature Writer

There is no better time to take in a theater experience than during the summer season. And central Maine is blessed with an array of award winning theater troupes that fit everyone’s styles and tastes.

Maine State Music Theatre, Brunswick

Located in the Pickard Theater on t he campus of Bowdoin C ol le ge, t he Ma i ne St at e Music Theatre continues to be t he foundat ion of g reat musical theater fun. The 2012 sea son ex plodes w it h fou r blockbusters. The season begins with the Tony Award-winning favorite, “A Chorus Line,” being directed at MSMT by Donna Drake, a member of the original Broadway company.

The Theat re t hen presents t he h it-mov ie -t u r ne d-h it-musica l, “L ega l ly Blonde.” M SM T ’s pr o duc t ion s t a r s Broadway’s Alex Ellis as the lead, Elle Woods, and MSMT-favorite Charis Leos as Elle’s newly found friend, Paulette. In mid-July, the Theatre rolls out Andrew Lloyd Webber’s

st u n n i ng musica l, “Su nset Bou leva rd,” about t he r ise and fall of the fictional silent-f i lm diva, Norma Desmond. (“I’m ready for my close up, Mr. DeMille!”) A grand set and grand performances dominate this monumental production.

The season closes w ith the classic, big-Broadway, tap-dancing extravaganza, “42nd Street,” fulf i l l ing everyone’s d r e a m of a n u nd e r s t u d y becoming an overnight star. MSTM offers two children’s shows t his sum mer. Based on the popular book by Judy Schachner, on June 11, “Skippy Jon Jones” will sing and dance

his way into your heart. On Aug ust 20, MSM T’s Inter n Company produces a unique retelling of the Brothers Grimm tale of “Sleeping Beauty.”

For more information about show times and ticket prices for MSMT performances, please visit www.msmt.org or call the box office at 207-725-8769.

Theater at Monmouth, Monmouth

Sometimes referred to as the Sha kespea rea n T heater of Maine, this gem of a theater is Shakespeare – and a whole lot more. The Theater opens its

43rd season with a new pro-ducing artistic director, Dawn McA ndrews, who ta kes t he reigns from long-time director, David Greenham.

“The plays of our 2012 season fo-cus on family, community, and a sense of coming into one’s own. For some, this journey of dis-covery works out well; for oth-ers it is disastrous,” said McAn-drews. “There is (also) a theme of boys behaving badly that runs through the shows. In 'The Glass Menagerie' this has a dev-astating affect, but in the others everything is resolved happily.”

Beginning July 5, Theater at Monmouth wil l open a new show every Friday for the month of July. Since its founding, the Theatre has rehearsed and per-formed in rotating repertory: You can see the actors in differ-

ent roles in four different shows in one weekend. The season’s four Mainstage plays include Richard Wilbur’s translation of Molière’s masterpiece, “Tar-tuffe”; Shakespeare’s “Two Gen-tlemen of Verona” and “Henry IV, Part 1”; and Tennessee Wil-liams’ “The Glass Menagerie.” The summer Children’s Show is the heartwarming adventure, The Little Prince. To reserve single tickets, subscriptions, or arrange group sales, visit www.theateratmonmouth.org or call the box office at 207-933-9999.

Lewiston Auburn Community Little Theater, Auburn

Always known for the best in local community theater, the Com mu n it y L it t le T heater rocks the summer season with a performance of Elton John and Tim Rice’s, “Aida.”

“Aida” follows a classic love tri-angle: Aida, a Nubian princess, is captured by an Egyptian cap-tain, Radames. He soon falls in love with her and saves her from a life of hard labor and instead gives her as a handmaiden to the Egyptian princess Amneris, his future bride.

Auditions for the show take place on May 22 and 23. The production will be directed by Vincent S. Ratsavong, a Maine-based performer with extensive theater credits.

Performance dates are August 10-19. For ticket information, go to www.laclt.com or phone 207-783-0958. Online ticketing will be available.

Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center, Harrison

One of Maine’s theater icons, Deer t rees T heater opened in 1936 and remains on the National Registry of Historic Places. No other area stage ca n boa st appea ra nces by such theater legends as Ethel Barrymore, Tallulah Bankhead, Edward Everett Horton, Rudy Vallee, and many more.

In a pared down season from previous years, Deertrees will host the La ke Region Com-munity Theater production of “Oliver” on June 22-24 and June 29-July 1 as directed by Mary Bastoni-Rebmann. You can find info on Lake Region Communi-ty Theater at its Facebook page or at www.lrctme.org. For info on Deertrees, go to www.deer-treestheatre.org

Oxford Hills Music and Performing Arts Association, Norway

This lively troupe rolls out a production of “The Senator Wore Pantyhose” at the Norway Grange Hall from June 14 to 24 as directed by Kenn Saw yer. Any thing can happen when political campaigns rise and fall in Sluckup, Pennsylvania! There are babies to be kissed, chili to be tasted, and it all gets mixed in with romance, sex and felons. That’s right, it is politics as usual in this outrageous comedy.

For ticket info go to www.ohm-paa.com or Books-N-Things at 430 Main Street in Norway.

Submitted photoFavorite Shakespeare: Theater at Monmouth’s production of “Much Ado About Nothing” was a big hit last summer.

With its spectacular views of rustic woodlands, panoramic mountains, and sparkling lakes, Maine offers some of the finest golf courses in New England. And with over 140 courses to choose from, it’s not difficult to find a course that will challenge any skill level.

Poland Spring Golf Course

Poland Spring Golf Course is the oldest resort golf course in the state of Maine and when teeing it up, you will be playing on the same turf as many sports greats and celebrities including Babe Ruth, Walter Hagan and President Taft.

The Donald Ross-designed golf course has velvety, undulating greens; beautifully maintained fairways and landscaping; and a lmost ever y hole presents views of the White Mountains and area lakes.

According to golf pro, Allan Menne, Poland Spring Golf Course offers quite a challenge to any golfer and the new driv-ing range is the perfect setting to work on your game.

“It has one of the biggest, nat-ural-grass tees around, as well as artificial mats for wet or soft conditions,” he said. “And, it

stretches over 330 yards with stunning views of Mount Wash-ington. It is also equipped with a practice bunker and target greens to hone up on your dis-tance skills.”

The course is located on Route 26 in Poland Spring. For tee times, call 998-6002.

Martindale Country Club

Tucked away in a secluded loca-tion of Auburn is Martindale Country Club, which is one of Ma i ne’s top, s em i-pr iv ate courses. Don’t let the calming views of Mount Washington and the Androscoggin River deceive you.

Although the course is mostly of a traditional – and classic – design, depending on the set of tees you choose, this course can challenge any skill level with sloped greens, a few blind shots, and several narrow fairways.

According to part owner and course pro, Nick Glicos, Mar-tindale is working on many growth-of-the-game initiatives.

“We are creating a Junior Golf League,” he explained, “which will allow juniors from other clubs the opportunity to play the course and meet other ju-niors. We also have a new pro-gressive membership, which starts at age 24 with full mem-bership rates at age 37.”

Martindale is located just a mile from the Maine Turnpike on Beech Hill Road. For tee times, call 782-1107.

Foxridge Golf Course

Foxridge Golf Course is situated on over 200 acres of rol ling countryside on the southern end of Auburn. It is one of New England’s premier golf courses featuring babbling brooks, old stone walls and bridges, native fescue and an island green.

The course is superbly main-tained and the natural lay of the land will demand every club in your bag.

Golf pro, Bob Darling, recently announced that Fox ridge is an affiliate of The First Tee of Maine, a program that impacts young people’s lives through the game of golf.

“Kids are the future of this won-derful game,” he said, “and I’m proud to be affiliated with a pro-gram that not only teaches kids to play golf, but teaches them core values, honesty and integ-rity; giving them strong, family values and becoming commit-ted to their community.”

Foxridge is located on Penley Corner Road. For tee times, call 777-4653.


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Golfing in scenic MaineBy Jackie Rybeck Feature Writer

Submitted photoPoland Spring Golf Course is one of many golf courses in the state of Maine that you should check out this summer to see if it challenges your golf game.

The Junior Golf Card program has expanded from

nine golf courses in 2011 to 19 courses for 2012.The card saves youths ages 17 and under 50 percent off (unlimited use) at 19 partnering golf courses in Maine, plus other golf-related discounts, and is valid for the entire 2012 season. It is available for purchase at Play it Again Sports in Auburn or online at juniorgolfcards.com for only $29. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the cards will benefit First Tee of Maine. For more information on the Junior Golf Card, including a listing of participating golf courses and discounts, go to juniorgolfcards.com or call 713-3879.

Standardbred racing is a rich part of American history. In America’s formative years, near-ly every household had a horse. Inevitably, people began to race their horses against one another to see whose horse was faster.

T hese races i n it ia l ly took place on countr y roads and vi l lage streets, but as these casua l contests g rew more popular, racetracks were built to accommodate the horsemen and fans.

The first harness racing tracks were opened in the mid 1800s, but ha r ness raci ng event s could be found as ea rly as 1825 at county fairs all around the country. By the late 19th century, harness racing was the most popular sport in America.

Hambletonian

In t he United States, ever y Standardbred horse can trace its heritage to Hambletonian, born May 5, 1849, in the tiny ha m let of Suga r Loa f, N.Y. T he na me “St a nda rdbred” originated because the early t rot ters (pacers wou ld not come into the picture unti l later) were required to reach a certain standard of time for the mile distance in order to

be registered as part of the new breed. The mile is still the standard distance covered in nearly every harness race.

Today, harness racing can still be found in the hundreds of county fairs that host the sport

each year, and the numerous pa r i-mut uel t r ack s ac ros s North America. The sport is also popular worldwide in countries such as Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, Norway, Italy, and France.

The Cradle of the Trotter

Goshen, New York, not far from where the great Hambletonian laid the foundation for the Stan-dardbred breed, is home to the Harness Racing Museum and Hall of Fame. Over the Fourth of July weekend each year, racing dignitaries gather to induct the newest Hall of Fame members.

During that week, Goshen is also the home of exciting rac-ing at Historic Track, which has been hosting harness rac-ing since 1838, making it the world’s oldest active harness track. Because of this rich his-tory, Goshen has been called “The Cradle of the Trotter.” Visit their website at http:// www.harnessmuseum.com.

The Racetrack Exprience

Your f irst trip to a racetrack can be both exciting and over-whelming. Whether it’s your very first time, or you haven’t been to the races in years, there will be some unfamiliar sights and sounds, but once you get around, you’ll find that the race-track is truly one of the most unique and captivating enter-

tainment venues around. The viewing area for racing is usu-ally divided into two areas: the grandstand and the clubhouse. The grandstand offers general admission, stadium-style seat-ing and concessions. The club-house allows track visitors to sit in more urbane surround-ings and enjoy food more likely served in a restaurant.

The clubhouse may require res-ervations. If you are looking for a more sports-type experience, watch the races from the grand-stand. For a more sophisticated night on the town, the club-house is the place to be.

When you walk into the club-house or grandstand, you will see several TVs on the walls and at the tables. These TVs are broadcast ing, or simulcast-ing, racetracks from all over the world to give the bettor more wagering options.

Racino

In order to expand their gaming options, many racetracks are now offering casino-style slot machines or video lottery ter-minals in addition to wagering on harness racing. These hybrid tracks are called “racinos.” Rev-enues from alternative gaming boost harness racing by raising the amount of money for which the horses race, called purses.

The races are around 20 minutes apart to provide enough time for the horses and drivers to get ready and to allow the bettors to study the racing program and make their wagers. Between races, a water truck and a trac-

tor with a harrow ensure that the racing surface is in the best condition possible. Before the race starts, the horses will be in-troduced on the track by the an-nouncer in the post parade. This gives bettors and fans a chance to see the horses beforehand.

The start ing gate leads the horses to the starting line. The races are almost always one mile in length. After the race, the winning horse and driver return to the winner’s circle to get their picture taken with the winning owner, trainer and other connections.

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Maine has many attractions, events and weekly or monthly happenings that cost little or nothing to experience. From art museums to state parks and brewery tours, there are lots of ways to fill a day without emptying your wallet.

MuseumsThe University of Maine, Bates, Bowdoin and Colby College art museums have free admis-sion year-round. Get in free at the Portland Museum of Art every Friday evening from 5-9, or at the Farnsworth Museum, Rockland every Sunday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit http://www.maineartmuseums.org

ParksDay use fees at more than 35 Maine State Parks and Historic Sites range from $3 to $6.50 for non-resident adults and less for Maine residents and all seniors. Admission is $1.00 for children age 5 to 11, and free for those under 5.

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SportsA day at the ballpark is afford-able for the whole family. The Port land Sea Dogs are t he Double A minor league af-filiate for the Boston Red Sox,

while the Sanford Mainers and Old Orchard Beach Raging Tide play in summer leagues for top college players. Golfers can play 18 holes with a cart for $49 or less at more than 20 courses throughout Maine. Or save with the Golf Maine Pass-port which allows individuals to play one round at 33 Maine courses during 2012 for $299.

EventsFarms of all types will open their doors to the public on July 22 for the annual Maine Open Farm Day. Meet animals and farmers, learn about daily life, and taste or purchase farm-made products.

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Sun., June 27: Father's Day at Scarborough Downs. Get Dad to the track for some fun! Chicken BBQ $8.95 per person includes chicken, potato salad, cole slaw and brownie. Live racing post time: 1:05 p.m. Free admission, free parking.

JULY

Sat., July 13: The 3rd annual Back to the Track Day! Give-aways, contests, t-shirts, fun! Plus ... Maine Sire Stakes Races. Come see the 3-year-old colt and filly trotters compete. Live

racing post time: 4 p.m. Free admission, free parking.

Sat., July 28: Maine Harness Racing Gives Back Day. An ex-citing day of racing and charity! Driver challenges to support lo-cal area charities, 50/50 raff le and prize raff le. Live racing post time: 4 p.m. Free admis-sion, free parking.

AUGUST

Sat., Aug. 4: The $1.5-million Hambletonian. Live via simul-cast from the Meadowlands! It's harness racing's biggest day! Scarborough live racing post time: 4 p.m. Free admission, free parking.

Sun., Aug. 5: The 8th annual Family Fun Day. A day of har-ness racing education and fun for the whole family! Live mare and foal, mini horses, games, prizes, l ive demonstrations (g rooming, horse shoeing, harnessing). BBQ hot dogs and hamburgers. Free hot dog for kids under 12 (1 per customer, please). Games, activities, con-test, giveaways galore! Live rac-ing post time: 1:05 p.m. Free admission, free parking.

For more information, v isit w w w. S c a r b or ou g h D ow n s .com/ or the track at Route 1, Scarborough, Maine (off Exit 42, Maine Turnpike).

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Summer value in Maine: Free and low cost fun activities, attractions and events

Summer is a great time to be outdoors. However, there is only so much bike riding, tire swing-ing, and sandcastle building kids can do before they start complaining they are bored. Put their complaints to rest this summer with these classic chil-dren's games.

Flashlight Tag

For this game, you will need a f lashlight and a large open space, preferably outside when it is dark. Find a volunteer to be "It" and give him/her a f lash-light and count to 50 while ev-eryone else hides. When fin-

ished counting, "It" should start looking for the others and shine their f lashlight on the first per-son they find. That player will then become "It" and resume the search, while the player that was "It" will hide. Play continues in this fashion until everyone has had a chance to be "It."

Hide 'N' Seek

For this game, you will need a large open space. Designate a spot to serve as home base and find a volunteer to be "It" who counts to 50 while everyone else hides. When finished counting, "It" should start looking for the others and try to tag anyone before the person reaches home base. Anyone tagged is out of the game. Play continues until only

one player remains. That person is the winner.

Horse

For this game, you will need a basketball and a basketball goal. Choose a player to go first. Each person decides how they are going to shoot the ball – layup, free throw, etc. – and let everyone else know. If they miss, their turn is over, they receive an "H" and the next player in line announces their shot.

If they make a basket, the next player in l ine must attempt to make the same shot. If that player succeeds, the ball goes to the next player in line for their attempt at the shot. If that player fails, their turn is over,

they receive an "H" and the next player in line announces their shot. Play continues in this manner, with any player who spells out the word "Horse" eliminated from the game. The player remaining wins.

Red Light, Green Light

For this game, you will need a la rge open space. Find a volunteer to be "It" who stands at the finish line with their face forward. Line up everyone else on the starting line about 20 feet back. When ready to begin, "It" should yell "Green Light," signaling to the other players to move toward to the finish line.

"It" may yell "Red Light" at any time thereafter, signaling to

players to stop. Any players "It" catches in motion after they turn around must start over. The first player to reach the finish line wins.

Red Rover

For this game, you will need a large open space. Divide the players into two teams and have each team link hands to form a chain facing each other. Then select a player to go first. That person should select someone

from the other team to try to break through their chain and say, "Red Rover, Red Rover, send PERSON'S NAME right over."

The player selected should then try to break through the team's chain GENTLY. If they succeed, they return to their team's line-up with another person from the opposing team.

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Benefits to bicycle riding are manyBicycles have been around for more than a centur y. Many historians once believed that carr iage-ma kers Pierre and Ernest Michaux, a father and h is son, respect ively, were responsible for the first bicycle. But some historians now say there is evidence that bicycles and similar vehicles existed before the 1860s.

Regardless, the design of bicy-cles and the enjoyment of riding them have continued through-out their history. Bicycle riding has many benefits, including promoting health. It's also an eco-conscious mode of trans-portation. Who relies on a bike as a primary mode of transpor-tation varies, but millions of people worldwide take to bicy-cles for different purposes.

There is no clear method of de-termining how many people ride bikes. However, a survey sponsored by t he Nat iona l Highway Traf f ic Safet y Ad-ministration and the Bureau of Transportation Statistics sheds some light on bike use. It is esti-

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It’s green

Bic ycles have v i r t ua l ly no carbon footprint. This method of transportation is one of the most efficient ever invented. It contributes little to air pollu-t ion, r e duc e s g r e en hou s e gas emissions, reduces road wear, and can even reduce deforestation of planting of rubber plantations and bio-fuel crops. Bicycles also make vir-tually no noise, so they're ideal

Bike events in Maine

Group bike rides hosted by L. L. Bean.

Thursdays through Aug 30, 2012. Grab your bike and meet us every Thursday at Bradbury Mountain State Park starting at 5:30 p.m. for an eight to 10 mile intermediate loop for mountain bikers. The park charges a $3 entrance fee for parking.

Saturdays through Aug 25, 2012. Bring your bike and meet us every Saturday at 8 a.m. in Discovery Park in Freeport for a 20 to 25 mile moderate loop for intermediate riders.

For the safety of participants, rides will not take place in inclement weather and may be cancelled at the discretion of group leaders at any time. All riders must wear helmets. For more info call 207-552-7670 and speak to one of our bike representatives. Please call L.L. Bean beforehand to make sure the event is running on that date.

Maine Women’s Ride hosted by Bike Coalition of Maine

June 3, 2012, L.L. Bean, Freeport, 8 a.m.

The Bicycle Coalition of Maine’s Women’s Ride is a celebration of women and bicycling. The event offers a friendly, supportive atmosphere geared toward girls and women of all ages and abilities. The routes (five-, 15-, 25- or 50-mile options) follow quiet roads, offering beautiful views of the Maine coast and countryside. For more information or to register for this ride, visit http://www.bikemaine.org/.

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An adventure does not need to be complicated. With the call of Maine’s natural beauty, summer is the perfect time for an adventure, and a family hike is a great Maine adventure.

Thorncrag Nature Sanctuary in Lewiston is 372 acres of walking trails and wilderness that is free and open to the public daily from dawn to dusk. Trail maps and brochures detailing the rich history of Thorncrag can be found at the kiosks located at the trailheads. Information i s a l so av a i lable at w w w.stantonbirdclub.org.

According to Susan Hayward, chairperson of The Education Committee for t he Sta nton Bird Club, Thorncrag began as a 45-acre donation in 1921 and through additional donations and the careful stewardship of

the SBC it has grown to include a trail system that meanders past antique stone fireplaces, ponds and stone walls, and a gazebo w here volu nte er s i nter ac t with families one Sunday each month, providing educational opportunities.

Ray Frechette, of Lewiston, vis-its Thorncrag every day, often with his wife, Lisa, but also with friends. During his hikes, he sees families, groups, individu-als and, he said, “Sometimes, we don’t see anyone.” Frechette’s favorite spots include the Traf-ton Pinnacle marking the high-

est point in Lewiston and the Landry Memorial Bench with its view of Mount Washington.

Bruce Damon, who serves on the board of directors for the SBC, recommends a walk in the Woodbur y Sanctuar y in Monmouth, referring to it as the

hidden gem of central Maine. He said, “It is a very different sanctuary, with lowlands and wet areas, as well as views.”

On May 25, Hayward will join Margi Huber, outreach coor-dinator for the Androscoggin Land Trust, for a walk on the

Garcelon Bog Boardwalk, near Far well School in Lewiston. Families are welcome to join Huber and Hay ward on this educational adventure.

According to its website, the A LT p r e s e n t l y c o n s e r v e s “approx imately 4,850 acres of land, including over ten miles of riverfront along the Androscoggin River.”

In addition to Thorncrag and the popular “Riverwalk,” Huber suggests a visit to the 28-acre Sher wood Forest near Sher-wood Heights School in Auburn. “It has a great system of walking trails that are all well marked.”

Information and trai l maps can found at www.androscog-g in la ndt r ust.org a nd w w w.LATrails.org, and can be pur-chased for a small fee at the ALT office, 86 Main Street in Auburn and at The Chamber, 415 Lisbon Street in Lewiston.

The Landry Memorial Bench at Thorncrag. Joanne Hume, Linda Chaisson, Terri Marin and Barbara Lapointe have lunch on the summit of Pleasant Mt.


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On Pleasant Mt.: The Testut family, of Bridgton: Jesse, Holly, Knight (10 years old), and Emma (2 years old).

One half hour south of Lewis-ton, Bradbury Mountain is the perfect destination for a gentle day hike that will bring you to a magnificent summit affording a view toward the ocean.

With a variety of trails leading to the summit, none of which are longer than 1.5 miles and range in difficulty from gradual to steep, there is something for every family.

Although there is a small fee for admission to Bradbury Moun-tain State Park, there are other amenities that make this a great place for families including restrooms, drinking water, and picnic areas. Dogs are welcome, according to the website, but must be kept “on a leash, under restraint, and cleaned up after.” Visit www.bradburymountain.com for more information.

To the northwest of Lewiston, near the South Paris-Buckfield town line, is the trailhead for Streaked Mountain. Although t he t ra i l to t he su m m it is relatively short (less than a mile) the elevation gain is steady, making this hike a comfortable challenge for the whole family, including the kids and dogs. As you approach the summit you cross rock faces offering lovely views of the countryside. Upon reaching the summit, you are rewarded with mountain views, including Shawnee Peak and Mount Washington.

Fi nd i ng t he t r a i l he ad for Streaked Mountain is perhaps the most challenging part of this hike. Take Route 117 out of South Paris for about 4.5 miles. Turn right onto Streaked Moun-

tain Road and look for the place where a small stream crosses underneath the road. The trail leaves from the left side of the road, to the right of the stream.

For those interested in a longer day hike, Pleasant Mountain takes a little more time but is well worth the trip. Traveling west out of Bridgton, turn left onto the access road for Shaw-nee Peak ski area. Continue past the ski area until you see an un-paved parking lot on your left. The trailhead is just across the street from the parking area.

The trail leaves the road and ascends gently through forests and over streams. A lthough the hiking is relatively easy, af-ter about a mile there are some steep spots and switchbacks that eventually bring you to a series of open ledges with dra-matic views of several ponds. Though you may be temped to lunch on the ledges, don’t! Once you arrive at the summit, you

will be glad that you waited. About 2.4 miles after leaving the parking lot, you arrive at a somewhat open, but protected, summit with stellar views of the White Mountains.

Be sure to pack enough water for the whole family because, as with Streaked Mountain, there is no drinkable water on Pleas-ant Mountain.

T here a re some i mpor ta nt things to remember before you embark on your next family adventure in the Maine woods: Stay on marked trai ls, ta ke nothing but photographs, leave nothing but footprints, and enjoy making family memories that will last a lifetime.

Mt. Washington as viewed from the summit of Pleasant Mt.

Appalachian Mountain Club expands outdoor adventure and volunteer experiences for teens this summer

With 33 AMC Teen Wilderness Adventures offered this summer, teens 12 to 18 years old have a broad range of single and multi-sport trips to choose from, including backpacking, mountain biking, ocean kayaking, rock climbing, canoeing, white water rafting, and camping. AMC volunteer Teen Trail Crews for 15- to 19-year-olds are a fast-growing part of AMC’s volunteer trail stewardship program, with 529 teens contributing over 19,000 hours to maintain and repair trails in 2011 alone. Looking ahead to this summer, AMC has expanded its teen program to an all-time high of 46 volunteer trail crews, along with offering trail opportunities in Maine for the first time. Not only are teens working together to make a positive impact on trails while gaining valuable outdoor skills, they can also have fun together in New England’s most spectacular mountain destinations. For more information, visit http://www.outdoors.org/.

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It's healthy riding a bicycle which is a great start to imple-menting a healthier lifestyle. Going bike r iding puts less stress on the joints than run-ning. It is also a faster mode of transport than walking.

Many people find that riding a bicycle can be a mood-booster.Regular cycling is known to have many hea lth benef its, including toning muscles, im-proving cardiovascular health, improving bone mass, and help-ing to burn calories, which can shed pounds.

NutriStrategy, a nutrition and fitness organization, says that a 130-pound person will burn 236 calories per hour while leisurely cycling, 472 calories for moder-ately paced cycling and 708 cal-

ories per hour for race cycling. A 180-pound person will burn 327 calories for leisurely cycling, 654 for moderately paced cycling and 981 for race cycling.

It saves space

Bicycles take up less space than other modes of transport. That means everyone from apart-ment-dwellers to ow ners of large homes have the space to store a bicycle.

In terms of parking a bicycle or keeping it chained somewhere, the smaller profile means they can be kept in many places and there's no need to hunt for a parking spot. Furthermore, bi-cycles on roadways also take up less space, which can reduce the amount of traffic congestion. Additionally, should a traffic jam form, it's easier to change routes on a bicycle than it is in an automobile.

It's easy to see how many ben-efits there are to bicycle riding – and there are still numerous more that you can discover.

Bike ridingfrom page 12 Bike events in Maine

2012 Trek Across Maine Father’s Day weekend: June 15 - 17, 2012

From the mountains of Sunday River to the sea in Belfast, Maine, enjoy the beautiful scenery as you ride 180 miles across the state in support of the American Lung Association. Overnight accommodations are provided at the University of Maine at Farmington and at Colby College in Waterville. Trekkers are required to raise $500 in order to ride, along with a non-refundable $55 registration fee. (Children ages 7 - 17 must be accompanied by an adult guardian at all times. Minimum pledge requirement for ages 7 - 17 is $400. No children under the age of 7 permitted to ride). For more information, visit http://www.lung.org/associations/charters/northeast/events/cycle/trek-across-maine/.

Maine Bike RallyJuly 6 - 8, 2012, Biddeford, Maine

The 24th Maine Bike Rally is a combined effort of local enthusiasts, the Casco Bay Bicycle Club, Merrymeeting Wheelers Bicycle Club and the Bicycle Coalition of Maine. The three-day event features both on-road and off-road rides as well as an accredited time-trial event. Riders can choose from more than 30 rides that vary in length from a short five miles to a 100-mile century. The Biddeford area has many scenic bike loops featuring shore views and country vistas.

All the bike rides are planned to take in the splendor of the region. Whether looking for a mild pedal about the neighborhood or a challenging century ride, the Maine Bike Rally and this area have much for you to enjoy. On-site camping, food, all rides, entertainment and a bike rally tee-shirt are included in the affordable weekend price. Non-cycling events will include a bike expo of biking-related exhibits, an ice cream social, and some musical entertainment. Ample space for camping will be available. RV and campers will be welcome to set up in the parking lot on Friday afternoon. For more information, visit http://www.mainebikerally.org/.

Rev3 is coming to MaineAugust 26, 2012, Old Orchard Beach

Half REV: Also known as “middle distance,” this race will put your body and mind to the test and is a great practice distance before stepping up to the Full Rev distance. The swim will take place in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The bike course starts out flat and fast before taking riders into a series of rolling hills, giving them a chance to experience the beauty of the surrounding Maine farmland. You will finish out the race on a flat and fast run course. For more information about this triathlon, visit http://rev3tri.com/maine/news-me/.

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Lea rning to boat or sa i l is similar to learning to drive an automobile. Neither one happens overnight.

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are some tips that can make it a little easier for those new to captaining their own ship.

Start small. Much like teenagers learning to drive are often more comfortable learning behind the wheel of a compact car,

boating beginners might be more comfortable learning to sail on a small boat. Smaller boats are easier to maneuver, making even the most nervous novice a little more comfortable.

Choose calm waters in which to practice. According to the United States Coast Guard, in 2010 there were more than 4,600 recreational boating accidents that involved 672 deaths.

Though boating accidents in both the United States and Canada, where the Canadian government expected roughly 200 boaters to die on the water in 2009, have been on the decline, accident statistics illustrate just how dangerous it can be even for fully licensed and experienced sailors to operate a boat.

That said, beginners should always practice in calm waters that don't boast big waves or lots of fellow boaters. This gives beginners the chance to learn the feel of the boat without the added pressure of handling choppy waters or traffic.

Read t he weat her reports. Veteran boaters struggle with inclement weather from time to time, so beginners should expect to struggle with adverse conditions as well.

But don't be caught off guard by bad weather. Always check the weather reports before going out, and be sure to bring along appropriate attire and gear.

Don't go it alone. Boating and sailing come with their own terminology, which beginners are typically unfamiliar with. Before head ing out on t he water, learn as much of this terminology as possible, be it by studying manuals or books, or even asking experienced friends for help. When taking to the water, bring those friends along.

Respect other boaters. Boating is a hobby enjoyed by millions, a nd boaters shou ld a lways respect that there are other people on the water as well.

W het her you're out i n t he middle of the ocean or relaxing at the pier on your docked boat, respect the other boaters by keeping the music down and always discarding of trash in a responsible way.

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W hen the weather starts to wa r m a nd more a nd more people start taking their boats out of dry dock and back to the marina, such sights can entice others to want to buy a boat. After al l, the idea of sailing under the sun on the water with friends and family is something everyone can appreciate.

However, sailing season might not be the ideal time to buy a boat if you’re interested in getting the best deal.

Actually, sailing’s off-season is often the best time to buy a boat. Many boat retailers look to liquefy their inventories in early fall. At this point you may be able to negotiate a very good deal on the previous model year since the dealerships will be making room for the next year’s models. Com i ng equ ipped with a l ist of questions and armed with the knowledge of the average cost of the boat you want to buy can help you determine if the quoted prices are discounted.

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practice for buying one down the road. It will also enable you to see a great number of differ-ent styles and manufacturers of boats all under one roof.

Most of the time you are able to board the boat and look at all the features offered. Here are some other tips when deciding wheth-er or not to buy a boat.

• Be sure to go out boating with friends or with a family mem-ber who owns a boat and de-

termine whether this is really a recreational activity you want to invest in.

• Take into consideration all of the expenses involved in boating, including insurance, trailering, docking, marina fees, fuel, safety gear, tech items, and so on. Some have said that buying a boat is like pouring money into the water. Know what you are getting into before signing on the dotted line.

• Shop around for a good boat dealer. You want someone with whom you feel comfort-able and not a dealer who is just pressuring you to buy.

• Struggling dealerships may offer “must buy now” offers to try to get rid of boats that are not selling. Choose the boat that works for you and not the one with the smallest price tag.

• Due to the large expense of buying a boat, many choose to go partners on the purchase. Spell out a contract that ex-

plains when and how you will have your share of the vessel before entering into a joint purchase. This way you re-main friends instead of fight-ing over usage, cleaning and the cost of repairs.

You may find that boating can be a rewarding recreational activity. Purchase a boat after doing your research and look around for the best deal. Then, you can enjoy your summer on Maine’s beautiful waterways.

How to fit a life jacket correctlyMa ny people a ssu me t hat simply wearing a l ife jacket or another personal f lotation device is enough to provide adequate safety while enjoying activities on the water. But just as important as wearing the PFD is that it fit properly.

Selecting a life jacket is not a one-size-fits-all scenario. Nor are all life jackets suitable for all types of water sports and other marine activities.

The amount of buoyancy the jacket provides is relative to the activity and the size of the per-son wearing the jacket. Further-more, it is unwise to think that children can simply wear an adult life jacket in a pinch.

According to the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission, life jackets that are too small or too large can come off or ride up in the water.

A jacket that rides up can end up rising over the mouth and nose, making breathing difficult. The proper fit of a life jacket is one

where the jacket is snug, but not suffocating. All of the zippers, ties, straps, snaps, and other connection points should be correctly secured.

Those who have experience in the water can test out the fit of a life jacket by walking into the water up to the neck. After lifting up the legs and tilting the head back, the person should be able to float comfortably and not have to put any effort into staying above water.

The life jacket shouldn't ob-struct the mouth. The person should also be able to swim easi-ly on the back or side without re-striction of the arms. In terms of children and life jackets or flota-tion vests, the Division of Boat-ing and Oceanic Recreation of Hawaii says that fitting children with PDAs is one of the most fre-quently asked questions of boat-ing safety educators.

Ty pical ly, children 12 years and younger are expected to wear a life jacket at all times when in a boat or around the

water. This means kids wil l spend significant time wearing the life jacket, so it should be comfortable and fit properly.

According to DOBOR, children's l i f e ja c k e t s a r e t y pic a l l y designed around three sizes. An infant device is for children under 30 pounds. A small child is appropriate for children 30 to 50 pounds. A youth size is right for children 50 to 90 pounds. Larger children may graduate to a small adult's size.

Life jackets for young children may have a f lotation collar that helps to keep the head upright, as a child's head tends to be his or her heaviest part of the body. In addition, there will likely be a strap that secures between the legs to prevent vest from riding up. All life jackets should be replaced when they start to fade to the color of the inside label. This might be indicating that their safety protection may have started to deteriorate.

In addition to properly fitting a life jacket, it is important to

practice being in one in the water. While life jackets may keep adults and children afloat, they may not keep a struggling person face up.

Therefore, it is adviseable to remain calm in the water while

wearing the PFD. Life jackets can save lives when properly fitted and worn correctly. Also, many people prefer to purchase life jackets that are a Coast Gua rd approved dev ice for added protection. (Metro)

Selecting a life jacket is not a one-size-fits-all scenario. Nor are all life jackets suitable for all types of water sports and other marine activities.

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Sabbathday Lake Shaker VillageSabbathday Lake Shaker Village, located in New Gloucester, Maine, is a national historic landmark.

The Shaker Museum opens for the 2012 season as part of the Memorial Day weekend. The Shaker Museum Reception Center has herbs, gifts, and exhibits. Special exhibits include: “Creating Chosen Land: Our Home 1783-2010” (history of the establishment and growth of Shaker Village through objects and interactive media); “Come Little Children, Come To Zion,” (children’s life at Shaker Village); and “The Fruitage Will Never Fail: The Sabbathday Lake Shaker Orchards.”

May 25th also marks the opening of the 2012 season of crafts workshops and demos in the fields of arts and crafts, herbs, woodworking, woodcar ving, basketmaking, weaving, blacksmithing, spinning, quilting, and chair caning.

Nature hikes are offered twice a month during open months. Guided hikes through the woods and fields of Shaker Village include Loon’s Point, Aurelia’s Cascade, and Sabbathday Lake. Each month offers different views of the flora and fauna. Learn about herb lore and uses, from teas and cooking, to potpourris and worts. Hands-on garden work and project workshops. http://www.shaker.lib.me.us/


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Baxter State Park

Baxter State Park is over 200,000 acres of wilderness and pub-lic forest. Water in the Park is untreated and generally un-protected. No running water is available, you must bring your own drinking water or purify water from the streams, ponds, etc. This can be done a number of ways, such as boiling for a minimum of five minutes or the application of seven drops of io-dine (from your first aid kit) per gallon of water.

Bleach (Clorox) may be substi-tuted for iodine. If you use a fil-ter be sure pore size is 3 microns or smaller. Facilities are rustic. Roads are unpaved. Electric-ity is not available in the Park. There are outhouses through-out the Park for bathroom facili-ties. Food, supplies or gasoline are available in Millinocket or private campgrounds on the way to the Park.

Baxter Park is a “carry-in carry-out” Park. Firewood is available

at roadside campgrounds in the Park for a minimal fee. As a pro-tective measure against inva-sive insects that could damage the Park’s forest, Park campers and visitors are not allowed to bring firewood into the Park. Our hiking trails range from short, easy day hikes to difficult long hikes.

For your own safety, do not leave the Park Tote road without a de-tailed map of the area to be tra-versed. Maps may be purchased (cash or check only) at Park Headquarters in Millinocket, the Park Visitor Center at Togue Pond, roadside campgrounds in the Park and the Matagamon Gatehouse. There are ten camp-grounds and many picnic shel-ters located in the Park.

Bears are part of the wildlife that live in the Park. Most of the time, seeing a bear in the Park is a rare treat, but our actions can sometimes invite bears to become both a nuisance and a hazard in the campground. Act-ing appropriately in the camp-

ground can prevent this prob-lem. Baxter Park is operated solely through user fees and in-terest from trust funds provided by Percival Baxter.

Baxter State Park receives no tax dollars or other funds from the state of Maine. A day pass or season pass is required for all non-resident vehicles entering Baxter State Park. http://baxter-stateparkauthority.com/

Bradbury Mountain State Park

Bradbury Mountain State Park is a wonderful place to spend a day or afternoon exploring trails, taking in the magnificent v iew f rom t he su m m it, or enjoy i ng a picn ic u nder a canopy of trees.

Before t he f i rst Europea ns arrived, Wabanakis camped on the mountain on trips to the coast. In the early 1800s, the Cotton family raised grapes on terraces still visible on the mountain. To hold stray cattle, sheep, a nd pigs, t he ea rly settlers built the cattle pound that still stands on Rt. 9 near the Northern Loop Trail.

Nea r t he ba l l f ield v isitors can sti l l see where feldspar was mined in t he 1920s to ma ke crocker y a nd ch i na. One of the original five state pa rk s, Bradbu r y Mou nta i n was acquired by the Federal government in 1939. Situated on

Route 9 about halfway between Portland and Lewiston-Auburn, the park attracts visitors who enjoy picnicking, hiking and camping on its 800 acres of forested land.

Bradbury Mountain is the only state park in southern Maine to offer shared-use trails for horseback r iders, mountain bi ker s a nd snow mobi ler s . Sculpted by a glacier, Bradbury Mountain is the park’s most outstanding natural feature. Today the park’s forest is home to a wide variety of plants and animals. (Maine.gov)

Desert of Maine

Desert of Maine, established in 1925, is an ancient, glacial sand deposit exposed through farming in the late 1800s. Sand dunes cover over 40 acres of t he old Tutt le Fa r m which operated from 1783 to 1919. V isitors w i l l f i nd na r rated tram tours, nature trails, 1783 Tutt le Ba r n/Museum, sa nd designing activities, and more. Largest and most unique gift shop in the area. http://www.desertofmaine.com/

Maine Lighthouse Museum

The Maine Lighthouse Museum is a must-see for anyone inter-ested in lighthouses and Ameri-can marit ime histor y. From sparkling lenses to heartwarm-ing stories of the keepers and

families, the Maine Lighthouse Museum is A merica’s l ight-house museum and home to the largest collection of lighthouse artifacts and mementoes.

Additional exhibits highlight stories of valor while paying tribute to the United States Coast Guard and United States Li fe-Sav ing Ser v ices, whi le others shed light on the lady lightkeepers. MLM’s collection was founded by Ken Black in 1968 and grew to what it is today.

In April 2007, the American Lighthouse Foundation added its collection from the organi-zation’s Museum of Lighthouse Histor y. http://w w w.maine-lighthousemuseum.org/

Maine Maritime Museum

The Maine Maritime Museum celebrates Maine’s maritime heritage and culture and edu-cates the community and a worldwide audience about the important role of Maine in past and presentregional and global maritime activities.

Visitors will f ind fascinating exhibits and artifacts; contem-porary, interactive areas for children and adults; an historic shipyard with five original 19th-century buildings; a Victorian-era shipyard owner’s home; New England’s largest sculpture – a full-size representation of the largest wooden sailing ves-

sel ever built, Wyoming; and a scenic campus on the banks of the Kennebec River.

The Museum accomplishes its stewardship through: discrimi-nate collection, preservation and dissemination of historic materials and information, en-gaging educational programs, relevant and compelling exhi-bitions, and a unique historic shipyard, all connecting the past to contemporary and fu-ture issues. http://www.maine-maritimemuseum.org/

Popham Colony

Fort Popham in Phippsburg is a semi-circular granite fort that was never completed, though construction began in 1862 for use during the Civil War. Modifications were made and the fort was used again in the Spanish American War and in World War I.

Historical records conclude that fortifications, probably wooden, existed here and protected the Kennebec settlements during t he Revolut iona r y Wa r a nd the War of 1812. It was nearby that the English made their first attempt to colonize New England in 1607. (Maine.gov)

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landmark is owned and man-aged by the town of Cape Eliza-beth, Maine. Visiting a light-house in Maine is an event that you cannot experience in every state so take advantage of visit-ing one this summer. The Mu-seum at Portland Head Light is contained within the former Keepers’ Quarters. The award-winning Museum contains a number of lighthouse lenses and interpretative displays.

T he adjacent 90-acre For t Wil l iams Park of fers picnic facilities, hiking opportunities, sports and recreation areas, historic fort structures, and unlimited ocean views. http://www.portlandheadlight.com/

Quoddy Head State Park

Quoddy Head State Park en-compasses 541 acres at the tip of America’s easternmost pen-insula, offering opportunities to visit an historic lighthouse, pic-nic and hike five miles of scenic trails.

From the candy-striped West Quoddy Head Light, Maine’s easternmost lighthouse, visi-tors can look out over Quoddy Channel (which divides the U.S. and Canada) to the towering red cliffs of Grand Manan Island in New Brunswick.

Commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson, West Quod-

dy Head Light was first built in 1808. The present tower and house, which date back to 1858, were staffed by resident light-keepers until 1988 when the U.S. Coast Guard automated the light. The Park affords some of Maine’s best wildlife watching.

Su m mer v isitors may spot humpback, minke and finback whales offshore, a long with rafts of eider, scoter and old squaw ducks. Kittiwakes, gan-nets, black-bellied plovers, rud-dy turnstones and purple sand-pipers all can be seen at times roosting on Sail Rock.

An easy, one-mile, round-trip walk leads to an unusual coastal plateau bog (also known as a

heath) with sub-arctic and arc-tic plants rarely seen south of Canada. Shrubs predominate, particularly black crowberry, baked appleberry and Labra-dor tea, along with carnivorous plants such as pitcher plants and sundew.

A second bog at the property’s western boundary, Carrying Place Cove Bog, is a National Nat u ra l La nd ma rk (http://www.nature.nps.gov/nnl/).

Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1966

in cooperation with the state of Maine to protect valuable salt marshes and estuaries for migratory birds.

L o c a t e d a l o n g 5 0 m i l e s of c o a s t l i ne i n Yor k a nd Cu mberla nd cou nt ies, t he ref u ge c on si st s of e le v en divisions between Kittery and Cape Elizabeth. It will contain approximately 9,125 acres when land acquisition is complete.

The proximity of the refuge to the coast and its location be-tween the eastern deciduous forest and the boreal forest cre-ates a composition of plants and animals not found elsewhere in Maine. Major habitat types present on the refuge include

forested upland, barrier beach/dune, coastal meadows, tidal salt marsh, and the distinctive rocky coast. http://www.fws.gov/northeast/rachelcarson/

Pejepscot Historical Society

Pejepscot Historical Society, founded by a group of 16 local cit i zens in 1888, is a mong the oldest historical societies in t he state of Ma ine. The orga n i zat ion g rew qu ick ly after it was founded, acquiring

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its first building at 14 School Street for exhibits and educa-tional programs in 1892. Three separate properties: the Skol-field-Whittier House, donated to the Society by Dr. Alice Whittier; the Pejepscot Museum which adjoins the Skolfield-Whittier House and now houses the So-ciety’s headquarters; and the Joshua L. Chamberlain Muse-um, purchased from the estate of Emery Booker are maintained

by PHS. Since 1983, the Pejep-scot Historical Soceity is proud to maintain their three separate museums, celebrating the rich and diverse history of Bruns-wick, Topsham, and Harpswell. http://pejepscothistorical.org/

Pejepscot Historical Society 2012 Walking Tour Series:

Sunday, June 10, 1 p.m., Pine Grove Cemetery. Join us at the first in our series of summer walking tours. Guided by local historian Richard Snow, who recently completed an extensive research project of every family

bu r ied t here, v isitors w i l l learn about the famous and not-so-famous (but equa l ly fascinating!) people of Pine Grove Cemetery. Meet at Pine Grove Cemetery on Bath Road in Brunswick. $2 in advance, $4 at the door. Please call 207-729-6606 to register; payment not due until time of tour.

Sunday, July 22, 1 p.m., Harp-s w e l l C o m m o n B u r y i n g Ground. Dave Hackett will lead visitors through the Common Burying Ground, Harpswell’s first graveyard, situated behind the town meetinghouse. Bur-

ied here are members of some of Harpswell’s most prominent families, including Rev. Elisha Eaton, the town’s first settled minister. Meet at the Cham-berlain Museum at 226 Maine Street in Brunswick (limited parking available) at 12:45 p.m. or at t he Common Bur y ing Ground in Harpswell, behind the Meetinghouse, at 1 p.m. $2 in advance, $4 at the door. Call 207-729-6606 to register; pay-ment not due until time of tour.

Sunday, August 12, 1 p.m., Federal Street Walking Tour. Bowdoin College professor June Vail will explore the history and architecture of Federal Street during this tour of the historic district, laid out in 1803. Home to some of Brunswick’s most prominent residents and most stunning architecture, learn the stories behind the beautiful houses once home to governors, authors and scientists. Meet at the Pejepscot Historical Society at 159 Park Row in Brunswick. $2 in advance, $4 at the door. Please ca l l 207-729-6606 to register; payment not due until time of tour.

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Coastal Maine Botanical Gar-dens offers enjoyment, experi-ences, and education for all ages in its super-green Bosarge Fami-ly Education Center that opened last summer, the elegant Visitor Center, and the 250-acre world-class botanical garden that sur-rounds them.

Whether through classes, walks, art shows, or special events, a lot of the activity this year will re-volve around the theme Feath-ers and Foliage: Celebrating Bird and Plant Interactions in Maine. Nancy Bither will lead an early-morning bird walk at the Gardens on May 25, and all birders are invited to help with a bird inventory of the property on June 2.

One of the in-residence experts is a bird carver, and the Gardens will feature Bird of the Week ex-hibits all season. There’s even a birdcall contest for kids on May 26, in conjunction with the re-ception for a show of bird-relat-ed student art.

Programs for adults, taught by top experts, include the five-part “Cultivating and Using

Herbs” with sign-ups for single classes or the entire series. The Cert i f icate Program in Native Plants and Ecological Hor t icu lt u re developed by Director of Education Melissa Cullina is a great opportunity for serious students of botany and horticulture.

There’s a workshop by inter-nationally known photogra-pher Rich Pomerantz, a class on iPhone and iPad apps that would appeal to gardeners with “gadgets,” and even a workshop on making incredibly realistic sugar flowers and using them to decorate cakes!

Concerts and art shows, indoors and out; monthly din-ners by celebrated Maine chefs; and very special events will further enliven the year. Every Monday at 10 a.m. the Gardens’ own Miss Rumphius, the “Lupine Lady,” aka longtime volunteer and head librarian, Pat Jeremiah, offers Storytime in the Bosarge Family Education Center.

The August 3-5 Maine Fairy House Festival is expanding this year with more events, more activities, and more fun than ever – even a fairy movie night. Several week-long nature camps offer exciting discoveries for kids in different age groups; and fun, learning, and adventure h appen e ver y d ay du r i ng activities in the amazing Bibby and Harold Alfond Children’s Garden. Art shows, each with a free public reception, begin with the “Local Colors” exhibit of work by midcoast art ists in a partnership between the Gardens and the River Arts Gallery of Damariscotta.

T h e s c u l pt u r e s h o w “O n the Wing,” curated by June LaCombe, will offer a number of dif ferent sculptors’ v iew of birds. Artists who sign up ahead of time are invited to paint en plein air at the Gardens from May 29-June 3 with no admission cha rge ; selected works will then be on display and for sale.


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Harraseeket Heritage Day & Harborside Gala

The Freeport Historical Society will be host to an exciting day and evening on the waterfront in South Freeport on June 23. Families and individuals are invited to come down to Brewer South Freeport Marine for a lively public celebration of Free-port’s maritime past, includ-ing viewing, touring or sailing aboard the historic schooner Bowdoin; trying their hand at knot-tying and oar-making with the Compass Project; enjoying maritime shanties and jigs; and more. In the evening, the Free-port Historical Society will stage a fabulous Harborside Gala, also at Brewer South Freeport Marine, with entertainment by the Jason Spooner Trio, light food and beverages, and both silent and live auction as well as Giving Tree. Visit http://www.freeporthistoricalsociety.org for more information.

The Victorian Mansion

The Victorian Mansion, in Port-land, also known as the Morse-Libby House, was built between 1858 and 1860 as a summer home for Ruggles Sylvester Morse, a Maine native who made his fortune in New Or-

leans as the proprietor of luxury hotels. Architect Henry Austin, of Connecticut, was known for his Italianate buildings, and the Mansion is widely recognized as the most important expression of the Italian-villa style in Amer-ican domestic architecture. The elaborate interiors of the house were designed by Gustave Hert-er, a leading furniture maker and interior designer of the 19th century. Approximately 90 per-cent of the Mansion’s elegant original furnishings remain in place today. Throughout the year, Victorian Mansion hosts a wide variety of fundraisers, educational functions, and out-reach events to engage the com-munity. Visit http://www.victo-riamansion.org

The Historic Horatio G. & Ella M. Foss Mansion

The Horatio G. and Ella M. Foss mansion, in Auburn, was con-structed between 1914 and 1917 in the Federal Revival Style with Spanish influence. Owner Hora-tio Foss, born in Wayne, Maine, became a successful shoe man-ufacturer with the firm of Ding-ley, Foss and Co. His wife, Ella, a Solon native, came to Auburn to work in the shoe shop, and mar-ried Horatio at 24. They had no children and she bequeathed the house to the Woman’s Lit-erary Union upon her death in 1941. The house retains its ex-quisite architectural detail and some of its original wall cover-ings, carpets, and furnishings. The mansion is on the national register of historic places; the Woman’s Literary Union strives to preserve this architectural and historic treasure for the Lewiston-Auburn community through fund raising that in-cludes donations and mem-bership fees. Visit http://www.womansliteraryunion.org/

McLaughlin Garden

The landmark two-acre Mc-Laughlin Garden, now over 70 years old, is under the steward-ship of a nonprofit organization formed to preserve the historic home, barn and garden for the public. The formal garden fea-tures mature col lect ions of hostas, daylilies, astilbes, iris, phlox, sedum, cimicifuga, sem-pervivums, and over 200 lilacs beneath a canopy of mature de-ciduous and coniferous trees.

A diverse collection of Maine wildf lowers and ferns border an old lane behind the barn. The McLaughlin Foundation i nv ites you to ex plore t he historic home, barn, Garden Gift Shop and Garden Café as you enjoy the serenity of this Maine treasure. Some events include:

May 25-28 The 15th annual Lilac Festival, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Experience the col-ors and scents of one of the larg-est collections of lilacs in New England. Perennials and lilacs will be on sale all weekend. Care workshops at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Garden tours at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Donations appreciated.

June 1 Art in the Barn, 5-7 p.m. Join us for our First Friday Art Openings as we transform the Garden’s Barn into an art gal-lery with work by talented local arts and artisans. All shows run through the month. Free, dona-tions appreciated.

July 14 Illuminated Garden at Dusk. Stroll the garden on a fragrant summer’s eve amidst twinkle lights and romantic candles. Food, cocktails, and

acoustic music make for a per-fect date night. $20. Rain date July 21. For more information, visit http://www.mclaughlin-garden.org/.

30th annual Wilton Blueberry Festival August 3 and 4

Activities include a road race, baby/toddler walk, kids’ race, and 10K walk/run; live musi-cal entertainment; craft sales; foods; games; and more. Visit http://www.wiltonbbf.com for more information.

20th annual Great Falls Balloon Festival August 17-19

Events take place on the banks of the Androscoggin River and other venues nearby. In addition to hot air balloon f lights, visi-tors will find food booths, trade booths, musical entertainment, games, and more. For more in-formation, visit http://w w w.greatfallsballoonfestival.org/.

Artwalk Lewiston Auburn

May through September, the downtowns of Lewiston and Au-burn are turned into impressive arts districts. ArtWalk Lewiston Auburn is a grassroots endeavor by community members, art-ists, and local businesses to celebrate the extraordinary tal-ent of visual artists in L-A and around Maine. Visit multiple venues, including vacant build-ings transformed by a spectacu-lar array of art. ArtWalk Lew-iston Auburn works with local

businesses, organizations and building owners, transform-ing law office reception areas, vacant window space and retail showrooms into art exhibits and galleries. Art walks in Lewiston-Auburn are held on the last Fri-day of the month, May-Septem-ber. For more information, visit http://artwalkmaine.org/.

Maine Wildlife Park

The Park is owned and oper-ated by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and has over 30 species of native wildlife on display, plus wild-life gardens, nature trails, a fish hatchery and other interactive exhibits and displays. A free, guided audio tour of the park’s exhibits is accessible via visi-tors’ own personal cell phones. For more information, v isit www.mainewildlifepark.com/.

ME Wildlife photoGreat Horned Owls are Maine’s earliest nesting species, producing eggs in late Januar y or early February, with the young hatching about one month later. The Maine Wildlife Park, in Gray, has over 30 species of native wildlife on display for visitors. A trip to the Park should be on everyone’s summer list of things to do in Maine.

JUNE fairsJune 2-3 Maine Fiber Frolic

JULY fairsJuly 4-8 Houlton FairJuly 12-15 Ossipee Valley Fair,

So. HiramJuly 20-22 Waterford World’s

FairJuly 26-29 Pittston FairJuly 27-Aug 4 Northern Maine

Fair, Presque IsleJuly 27-Aug 5 Bangor State Fair

AUGUST fairsAug. 1-4 Monmouth FairAug. 3-5 Athens Wesserunsett

Valley FairAug. 5-12 Topsham FairAug. 9-18 Skowhegan State FairAug. 18-25 Union Fair

Aug. 23-26 Acton FairAug. 23-26 Piscataquis Valley

Fair, Dover-FoxcroftAug. 26-Sept 3 Windsor FairAug. 30-Sept 3 Blue Hill FairAug. 31-Sept 3 Springfield FairAug. 31-Sept 3 Harmony Free

Fair

SEPTEMBER fairsSept. 6-9 Clinton Lions FairSept. 7-9 Litchfield FairSept. 9-16 Oxford County FairSept. 14-16 New Portland

Lion’s FairSept. 16-22 Farmington FairSept. 21-23 Common Ground

Fair, UnitySept. 23-29 Cumberland FairSept. 30-Oct 7 Fryeburg Fair

Maine Agricultural Fairs 2012


Samoset Resort just keeps getting better.Building upon the success of our stunning new free-form outdoorpool and bar, we are excited to introduce a new Italian dining

experience at La Bella Vita Ristorante & Lounge, a new relaxingretreat in�e Spa, three new Guest Cottages overlookingthe ocean, and the newly enhanced Samoset Kids Club.

NEW COTTAGES NEW RESTAURANTS NEW BARS NEW POOL NEW SPA

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FAMILY VACATIONLAND PACKAGES � 2 �� FREE

Children 12 and Under Stay FreeBased on availability. Restrictions may apply.

Available through 10/31/12. Sunday or Monday Arrival Required 7/15/12 - 9/3/12.

Out & About Dining Package

Based on availability. Restrictions apply. Taxes and gratuity excluded. *Bar Harbor Regency dinners will take place at Regency’s very own La Bella Vita Ristorante and Stewman’s Lobster Pound.*Harborside dinners will take place at La Bella Vita Ristorante and Stewman’s Lobster Pound downtown location. *The West Street Hotel dinners will take place at Paddy’s and Stewman’s Lobster Pound downtown location.

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Package Includes:• Two nights deluxe accommodations • Breakfast for two each morning of stay• One dinner for two at hotel signature restaurants*• One dinner for two at Stewman’s Lobster Pound*• Two complimentary tickets to the Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co.

Dine at our waterfront restaurants after heading out on theAtlantiCat to witness the most spectacular sea creatures up close!Bring your taste buds... and your camera!

See what Bar Harbor is all about!

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