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Maine Tourists Flock to Drive-In Theaters in the Sebago Lakes Region

Drive-In theaters and Maine summer vacations go hand-in-hand, especially in the Western Maine Lakes and Mountains Region. We are lucky enough to have not one, but two drive-in movie theaters.

As a kid, I remember going to the drive-in in our family station wagon. We always dressed in our pajamas and brought our pillows. It was as much a summer tradition as s’mores and campfires.

We’d pay by the carload, find the right viewing spot, roll down the window and hook on the gray speaker box. Popcorn and soda from the snack bar were treats on those special nights.

Though there were between 4,000 and 5,000 drive-ins operating around the world during their peak in the 1950s and 60s. Today, 496 remain and five drive-ins still operate in Maine. Closest to the Sebago Lakes Region are the Prides Corner Drive-In and the Bridgton Twin Drive-In, both located on Route 302.

I recently caught up with owner John Tevanian of the Bridgton Twin Drive-In as he cleaned the grounds following the midnight showing of Harry Potter. John says he was born into the business, which his parents purchased in 1971.

“Ever since I was old enough, I remember picking up trash and testing popcorn,” says John.

And since the 80s he has spent every summer night at the drive-in.

In 2000, John added a second screen. Screen one accommodates 300 cars, while about 150 can view screen two. The cost is $7.50/person and $5 for children ages 5-11. Movies are shown seven nights a week during the summer and on weekends in the spring and fall.

New this year is the addition of midnight shows. So far, John has shown Transformers and Harry Potter at midnight. Since both did well, he says it may become more of a tradition.

To check on shows and times:
Bridgton Twin Drive-In, Route 302, Bridgton, 207.647.8666
Prides Corner Drive-In, 651 Bridgton Road, Westbrook, 207.797.3154
Or check this Web site: www.drive-ins.com/theater/metbrid .

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Out and About in the Sebago Lakes Region, July 31 to August 5

Water is the place to be in the Sebago Lakes Region as summer finally kicks into place. The weather looks great for all the outdoor activities planned for this weekend.

There is so much going on, but a few water events include the 18th Annual Highland Lake Regatta, a rowing event in Bridgton(www.rowmaine.org), The Great Adventure Challenge triathlon, which includes kayaking on Moose Pond in West Bridgton (www.maineadventureracing.com), the 16th Annual Naples Antique and Classic Boat Show on the Causeway (www.mountainviewwoodies.org) and the 18th Annual Maine State Triathlon and Aquabike on Songo Pond in Bethel (www.bethelmaine.com).

Here are more activities going on in the area in the week to come:

July 31, 7:30 p.m. “Crisis on 13th Avenue,” written by Jake Dunham, presented by The Children’s Backyard Theater Group, starring many local actors and actresses, The Lovell Brick Church for the Performing Arts, 502 Christian Hill Road, Lovell. FMI:  http://lovellbrickchurch.org

July 31, 8:00 p.m. Joan Baez, Merrill Auditorium, 239 Park Avenue, Portland; Tickets: $37.50 and $42.50. FMI: 207.842.0800 or https://tickets.porttix.com/public

August 1, 7 -8:30 a.m. registration, 18th  Annual Highland Lake Regatta, Maine State Rowing Championships held at Highland Lake Resort, North High Street, Bridgton, 5,000-meter stake and 1,000-meter sprint; entry forms available on-line; no dogs please as host doesn’t allow them. FMI: 207.647.2196 or www.rowmaine.org

August 1, before 8:00 a.m. registration, race begins at 9.a.m. The Great Adventure Challenge, a one-of-a-kind triathlon, kayak 2.5 miles on Moose Pond, mountain bike 14 miles and dash/hike 2 miles up and down Pleasant Mountain, entertainment and vendors at Shawnee Peak Ski Area, presented by Good Neighbors, Inc., which provides life supports for Lakes Region residents with developmental disabilities; register before 8 a.m. at Shawnee Peak, $60 for singles, $150 for teams of 2 or 3. FMI: 207.647.8244 x 15 or www.maineadventureracing.com, www.goodneighborsinc.com

August 1, 10 a.m. -3 p.m. 16th Annual Naples Antique and Classic Boat Show on the Causeway, Naples, presented by Mountainview Woodies Classic Boat Club, some of the rarest and most beautiful antique and classic boats and cars still in existence will be on display, (rain date August 2) FMI: www.mountainviewwoodies.org

August 1, 5 p.m. Baked Bean Supper, Sebago Town Hall, 406 Bridgton Road (Route 107), Sebago. FMI: 207.787.2457 or www.townofsebago.org

August 1-2, 10 a.m. -4 p.m. Scribner’s Mill “Back to the Past” Celebration, Scribner’s Mill Preservation, Inc., Scribner’s Mill Road, Harrison, watch 19th century wood-product machinery at work and tour the 1820 Carlson Farmstead and Museum, Pig Roast Supper on Saturday at 5 p.m. FMI: www.scribnersmill.org

August 2, 8 a.m. race starts, 18th Annual Maine State Triathlon and Aquabike, Bethel Inn Lakehouse on Songo Pond, Routes 35 and 5, Bethel; 1 k swim, 24 k bike, 5.8 k run; must pre-register on-line at www.active.com . FMI: 207.824.2282 or www.bethelmaine.com

August 3, 6:30 p.m. Theater on the Lawn, a one-hour version of “Romeo and Juliet” performed by the Poland Players, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring Street, Auburn; bring your own blanket and picnic basket. FMI: 207.333.6640 or www.auburn.lib.me.us

August 3, 7:30 p.m. Piano Concert by Cody Michaels, Eastman Performing Arts Center at Fryeburg Academy, Cody’s music is highly inspired by his experiences in the White Mountains, $10 adults, $5 for students and seniors. FMI: 207.935.9232 before 1 p.m. or www.fryeburgacademy.org

August 4, 7:30 p.m. “Mendelssohn’s 200th Birthday” presented by Sebago-Long Lake Chamber Music Festival, Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center, 162 Deertrees Road, Harrison, Tickets $20, students free. FMI: 207.583.6747 or www.deertreestheatre.org

August 5, 7:30 p.m. “Loons, Loons, Loons” presentation by Bonny Boatman, sponsored by the Greater Lovell Land Trust, Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library, 227 Main Street, Lovell. FMI: 207.925.3177 or www.gllt.org

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The Romance of the Covered Bridge Found at Hemlock Bridge in Fryeburg, Maine

Hemlock Bridge in Fryeburg is Maine’s Oldest Remaining Covered Bridge

If you own lakefront property in the Sebago Lakes Region, then you are probably familiar with Hemlock Bridge in Fryeburg, Maine, a covered bridge. Spanning the old course of the Saco River near Kezar Pond, the bridge is a quaint relic of the past.

I first saw this bridge years ago, when I canoed up the old course of the Saco with friends. It’s a woodworking masterpiece and a symbol of the pioneering spirit of the 19th century.

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Built in 1857 of Paddleford truss construction with supporting laminated wooden arches, Hemlock Bridge is one of the few remaining covered bridges still in its original position.

Peter Paddleford of Littleton, New Hampshire created this design by replacing the counter braces of the Long-style truss bridge, creating an unusually strong and rigid structure.

Though reinforced in 1988 so you can still drive across, it’s more fun to walk. Take time to admire the work of our forefathers, peer at the river and read the carved messages on Maine’s oldest remaining covered bridge.

It was designated as a Maine Historic Civil Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Civil Engineers on January 17, 2002.

Originally there were 120 covered bridges which spanned rivers throughout Maine. Covers or houses were constructed atop the bridges to protect the wooden structure from the climate. They were also places where travelers and animals could seek refuge from a storm, or lovers could sneak a kiss. Six of the remaining nine in Maine are located in the Lakes and Mountains Region.

While viewing lakefront properties on Kimball Lake, Lovewell, Kezar and Bog Ponds in Fryeburg, you might take a drive down Memory Lane to Hemlock Bridge on Hemlock Bridge Road. You can also reach Hemlock Bridge from Route 5 via Frog Alley in Fryeburg. At the end of the pavement, bear left and follow the dirt road, which parallels the river.

These are the other covered bridges in our area:

Babb’s Bridge—South Windham, spans Presumpscot River
Bennett Bridge—Lincoln Plantation, spans Magalloway River
Lovejoy Bridge—Andover, spans Ellis River
Parsonsfield-Porter Bridge—Parsonsfield and Porter, spans Ossipee River
Sunday River Bridge—Newry, spans Sunday River

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The Glorious Ruins of the Cumberland and Oxford Canal in the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine

Fabled Ski Runs Dot the Landscape in the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine

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16th Annual Antique Wooden Boat Show at Long Lake in Naples, Maine

This week Sebago Lake, Brandy Pond and Long Lake in the western Maine Lakes Region will glisten with beautiful antique watercraft, including many woodies, as the Mountainview Woodies Classic Boat Club holds its 16th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show on the Causeway in Naples on Saturday, August 1.

Some of the rarest and most beautiful antique and classic boats still in existence will be on display for all to enjoy.

Wooden boats have graced the Lakes Region for many years. They recall a more elegant era, where form and function combined in a graceful work of art that glides across the water. With sleek, smooth lines, detailed handiwork and the extraordinary glow of mahogany, these boats offer unique beauty from bow to stern.

Though wooden runabouts, the first personal powerboats, were replaced by fiberglass in the 1960s, and major wooden boat makers shut down production, they never lost their appeal. Instead, they became objects of great desire.

And now you can enjoy these classic beauties, plus those made of fiberglass and aluminum, brought to us by the Mountainveiw Woodies Classic Boat Club.

According to club president, Jeff Murdock, “On Wednesday, July 29th, we’ll give rides to campers at Camp Sunshine.” Camp Sunshine at Point Sebago Resort on Sebago Lake offers a retreat to children dealing with major health problems.
 
“On Thursday we have our annual Sebago Lake excursion with lunch at Migis Lodge. Friday afternoon there will be a boat parade from Brandy Pond into Long Lake. The boats queue up on Brandy Pond about 4:30 p.m. and then travel under the bridge into Long Lake. We make two loops around in front of the Causeway and then we line them all up and at the drop of a flag everyone takes off at once.” It’s an amazing site to behold.

The actual 16th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show will take place on Saturday, August 1. This will be your opportunity to chat with the proud collectors, each as interesting and unique as the boats themselves.

An added enhancement to the weekend, Jeff says, is a car exhibition.

“This year we’ll have some cars exhibited in addition to the boats. It’s a fun show in that there is no judging, although we’re talking about a peoples’ choice this year. In the past we’ve had anywhere from 25-45 registered boats, with a half dozen or so last minute entries,” he said.

Wooden boat collectors and folks who appreciate fine craftsmanship will enjoy the parade on Friday night and Saturday show. We’ve been told the weather is due to cooperate.

FMI: Mountainview Woodies Classic Boat Club at www.mountainviewwoodies.org , Camp Sunshine at www.campsunshine.org, Migis Lodge at www.migis.com .

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The Sebago Lake Region Offers Plenty of Fine Fishing for the Summer Vacationer

If it’s fish you seek, like the lake trout above, the Sebago Lakes Region will get you hooked.

Sebago Lake is the original home of the Land-locked Salmon. Lake Trout and Bass are also plentiful. Boat launches: Nasons Beach, Route 114; Raymond Beach, Route 302

Trickey Pond is home to Salmon, Splake, Brook Trout and Bass. Boat launch: Route 114, 3 miles south of Naples

Peabody Pond hosts Salmon, Brook Trout, Bass and Lake Trout. Boat launch: Peabody Pond Road off Route 107

Hancock Pond has Brown Trout and Bass. Boat launches: Swamp Road and West Shore Road

Moose Pond is famous for Bass, plus Salmon and White Perch. Boat launches: Route 302 on the Causeway, West Bridgton, and Denmark Road, just beyond the public beach

Long Lake supports Salmon, Brown Trout, Bass and White Perch. Boat launches: Route 117, Harrison and Powerhouse Road off of Kansas Road, Bridgton

Good fishing is also available at Panther Pond, Thomas Pond, Coffee Pond, Brandy Pond, Parker Pond, Woods Pond, Crescent Lake and Crystal Lake.

Fishing licenses for residents and non-residents can be purchased at area convenience and sporting goods stores, town offices or on-line at www.informe.org/MOSES/ .

Maine has a tough invasive plant law that prohibits the transport of any plant material on boats and trailers. Boats operated on inland waters must display an invasive plant sticker that can be purchased where fishing licenses are sold.

All motorized watercraft must be registered in Maine or in a state with which Maine has a reciprocal agreement.

For more information about fishing regulations, derbies and tournaments, applications and permits, check the Web site listed above or www.maine.gov/ifw .

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This Week Out and About in the Sebago Lakes Region

July 23-25, Casco Days, sponsored by the Casco Fire Association; a full weekend of activities and events held at Casco Days Park in Casco Village. FMI: www.cascodays.org

July 23, 2 & 4 p.m., Tomato Plant Girl, “a play about friendship and holding one’s own,” $8, reservations recommended, Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine, 142 Free Street, Portland; FMI: 207.828.1234 or www.childrensmuseumofme.org

July 23, 8 p.m., Mommas’ Night Out, America’s Funniest Mom, $20, Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Arts Center, 162 Deertrees Road, Harrison; FMI: 207.583.6747 or www.deertreestheatre.org

July 24-25, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Gigantic Church Yard Sale, First Congregational Church, UCC, 33 South High Street, Bridgton: FMI: 207.647.3936 or www.firstucc1794.com

July 24, 8 p.m., The Early Evening Show with Funny Man Mike Miclon, “a zany mix of the likes of Letterman and classic Carson,” $20 admission, dinner reservations still available and not included in ticket price, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Dugway Road, Brownfield, FMI: 866.227.6523 or www.stonemountainartscenter.com 

July 25, 11 a.m., Historic Bethel Hill: A guided one-hour walking tour of the historic village green, meet at the bell tower on the north end of the common; free, but donations accepted; FMI: 207.824.2908 or www.bethelmaine.com

July 25, 1-4 p.m., Lewiston Root Cellar’s Annual Chili Cook-Off, “featuring live music, children’s games and award-winning chili, Pierce Street Park behind 89 Birch Street, Lewiston; FMI: 207.782.3659 or www.therootcellar.org

July 25, 2-9 p.m., Annual Greater Portland Festival of Nations Family-Oriented International Festival, “ethnic musicians, dancers and performers,” Deering Oaks Park, Portland, free; FMI: www.wini.us/festival.htm

July 26, after noon, Maine Farm Day at Shaker Village, barn tours, livestock viewing, museum tours and narrated wagon rides, Shaker Store open, Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, 707 Shaker Road, New Gloucester, FMI: 207.926.4597 or www.shaker.lib.me.us

July 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Hillsmen Barbershop Chorus, Norway-South Paris Chapter of the SPEBSQSA, St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, 32 Paris Street, Norway; FMI: Dr. Tere Porter—evenings at 207.743.0656, Pat Fleck at 207.647.5005 or www.nedistrict.org/hillsmen/Hillsmensing.htm

July 28, 7-8:30 p.m., Royal River Philharmonic Jazz Band, New Orleans Dixieland music, Saco River Festival Association, Cornish Elementary School, School Street, Cornish; FMI: www.sacoriverfestival.org

July 28, 7:30 p.m., Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival, “Go with the Winds,” $20/students free, Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Arts Center, 162 Deertrees Road, Harrison; FMI: 207.583.6747 or www.deertreestheatre.org , www.sebagomusicfestival.org

July 29, noon-1 p.m. Brown Bag Lunch Series, featuring Tom McLaughlin, teacher at Molly Ockett Middle School and controversial weekly columnist for The Bridgton News, meeting room of Bridgton Municipal Building, corner of Iredale and Chase Streets; FMI: 207.647.2472 or www.bridgton.lib.me.us/

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Main Street, Bridgton, Maine – Antique Capital of Our World

Do you like to decorate your lakefront cottage with antiques and accessories? Then Main Street in Bridgton is just the place for you.

From Hidden Brook Antiques at 184 North High Street (Route 302) all the way down Main Hill and through town to Flowerbed Antiques at 428 Main Street, you will find an array of antique shops, all within walking distance of Highland Lake.

Family heirlooms passed from one generation to the next are my favorites. In fact, I’ve decorated our home with what I call “Early American hand-me-downs.” But, I still like to scour the antique shops in the Lakes Region.

There are so many opportunities to see antiques in their traditional settings along our highways and by-ways. What I especially love is the nostalgic memories that antiques evoke, like the hand painted cotton table cloths similar to the ones my grandfather had on his kitchen table. Life seemed so simple then, didn’t it?

Well, life can still be simple if you take time to explore the treasures found along Main Street in Bridgton. Collecting antiques is fun and relaxing.  And . . . you can decorate your summer vacation home with your vintage collectibles. Plus you are helping to recycle—an ever-important concept in these days of planned obsolescence.

So  . . . after you’ve finished looking at lakefront property, consider wandering along Main Street and purchasing antiques and collectibles to enhance your cottage décor.

Here are a few of the antique shops you’ll find in Bridgton, Maine:

Hidden Brook Antiques, Inc., 184 North High Street, 207.647.5241, open May-Christmas

Cottage Charm Antiques and Collectibles, 22 Main Hill, 207.647.5727, open seasonally

Corn Shop Trading, 179 Main Street, 207.647.9090

The Lamp and Shade Shop, 209 Main Street, 207.647.5576

Wee 3 Antiques, Just off Main Street near the stop light, Route 117, 207.647.2102

Flowerbed Farm Antiques, 428 Main Street, 207.647.8433

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Ebenezer’s Pub in Lovell, Maine – Where Kezar Lakers Go For Beer and Hospitality

Rated #1 Beer Bar in America and the world for the last three years by Beer Advocate Magazine, Ebenezer’s Pub located just a few minutes from Kezar Lake in Lovell, is a hidden gem.

During the recent rains, we had family visiting. Since barbecuing was out of the question, we decided to drive to Lovell and show them that out of the way places offer big rewards.

My brother-in-law wasn’t sure what to expect when he pulled up to the location at 44 Allen Road in Lovell. From the outside, Ebenezer’s Pub doesn’t look like much. We assured him that the parking spot near the entrance was fine even though the green for hole 2 of the Lake Kezar Country Club was only twenty feet away. It was pouring and no one was playing golf.

Once inside, we found the restaurant full. As the hostess checked for a table to seat six upstairs, some gracious couple on the first floor moved to a smaller table so we could combine two and accommodate our party.

The friendly atmosphere didn’t end there. We ordered five beer samples. Folks at the next table noted that we didn’t get our samples on the paddle because they had run out, so they emptied one of their paddles and passed it over—it’s all about atmosphere. Then they passed off a sample of a green beer. I don’t remember what it was, but no one enjoyed the flavor of that one.

That, however, was the only thing we didn’t enjoy. In addition to pleasant patrons, our waitress was personable, the food was fresh, well-prepared and reasonably priced and the beer was excellent. Ebenezer’s boasts over 800 selections of beers with more than 35 on tap, which are mostly Belgian.

At the table to our left, three young men from the country of Norway, rather than Norway, Maine, were also enjoying their beer samples. They told us that they were traveling about the country and were currently staying in Saco, but had heard about the beer at Ebenezer’s Pub.

Chris, the owner, spent some time after working at the grill, describing beers to them and offered them a tour of the beer cellar as soon as he had a chance to get down there.

This small town pub has a worldly atmosphere. The next time you are searching for lakefront property near Kezar Lake, make sure Ebenezer’s Pub is on your “must check out” list.

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Maine’s Premier Vacation Destination: Point Sebago on Sebago Lake

Enjoy your next round of golf at Point Sebago Resort on Sebago Lake, southern Maine’s largest lake, located 2.5 hours from Boston. The 775-acre setting on this picturesque waterfront offers a 500-acre nationally acclaimed 18-hole golf course. The course was rated the #1 Golf Course in southern Maine by Golf Digest.

Stay and Play packages are available. PGA professionals offer golf clinics and schools for juniors and adults. Tournaments, scrambles, Men’s League, Ladies League, Couples League and Pins and Skins are part of this exceptional golf experience.

So . . . bring your RV or stay in one of the guest accommodations either lake side, beside the golf course or in the woods. You’ll find dining options from fine dining to pub fare and snack bar favorites. Nightly entertainment, family fun and children’s programs await your visit. With the friendly, caring staff, I think you’ll be pleased with this premiere Maine resort.

Boat rentals are available or bring your own and moor it at the full-service marina. From here you can explore more than 45 miles of inland waterways including Sebago Lake, Songo River, Brandy Pond and Long Lake.

Check it out by calling 207.655.1745 or visiting their Web site at www.pointsebago.com .

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Hiker’s Delight: Heald and Bradley Pond Reserve in Lovell, Maine

Heald Pond

Only a stone’s throw from Kezar Lake and encompassing a portion of Heald Pond shoreline is the 800 acre Heald and Bradley Pond Reserve in Lovell. This beautiful preserve offers pristine natural views and hiking trails and abuts some very desirable lakefront property, as well.

I just returned from a guided hike up Amos Mountain, the newly acquired addition to this Reserve, owned and managed by the Greater Lovell Land Trust (GLLT). With this new acquisition from the Rogers family, the Reserve now includes the western shore of Heald Pond, access to the southern shore of Bradley Pond, much of Whiting Hill (elevation 801 feet), Flat Hill (elev. 891 feet) and Amos Mountain (elev. 955 feet).

Docent Dennis Smith explained to us that the Rogers family wanted the Greater Lovell Land Trust to acquire the property because they felt the GLLT knew “how best to protect it . . . This protects the wildlife corridor along Heald and Bradley Ponds extending north.”A variety of mammal species including Bear, Deer, Moose, Otter, Beaver, Fisher and Mink frequent this area.

Several miles of well-marked hiking trails are accessible from four access points—just east of Mill Brook off Slab City Road, two limited parking access points off Route 5, and the end of Heald Pond Road. At the Slab City and Heald Pond parking areas, you’ll find kiosks with maps.

The trials to Amos Mountain are not yet on the map and the trail is a bit rough, but if you stop by the GLLT office, Tom Henderson, Executive Director, can give you the best directions.

Two cairns are at the top where the view is currently limited. According to Dennis, the Rogers family maintained the views of Mts. Chocorua and Washington, plus Kezar Lake and the ponds for a number of years and they enjoyed taking family and friends to the top to enjoy. The GLLT has plans to eventually reopen some of the views.

This will be a special place for years to come for many reasons, but three special things stand out. We took a short side trip in to an American Chestnut tree, which used to be a dominate tree in the Boreal Forest. This tree is resistant to the blight that eradicated its ancestors. The second item of interest is that the Fernleaf-false Foxglove reportedly blooms on the ledgey summit in late summer and fall. This is a state threatened species. And finally, it is the hope of the GLLT that an old road leading to the summit will eventually become the first GLLT trail for handicapped access suitable to wheelchairs and scooters.

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