Archive for May, 2010
Concord, Little Concord and Shagg Ponds in Woodstock, Maine, Offer Remote Getaway Destinations
May 30th, 2010 categories: Sebago Lakes Region
Shagg Pond in Oxford County ringed by low mountains
Lakefront property on Concord, Little Concord or Shagg Ponds in the Sebago Lakes Region will provide you with a remote getaway destination.
Lakefront Properties For Sale on Woodstock Ponds
Located in the northeast corner of Oxford County, Maine, these three ponds offer idyllic, scenic vistas. They are protected by the Community Lakes Association, which was “organized to protect the health and beauty of the ponds and lakes in and around Greenwood and Woodstock, plus Songo Pond in Bethel.”
Hidden in a secluded part of the town of Woodstock is Concord Pond. If you are seeking a quiet spot to vacation, this may just be your place. There is no power in the area, contributing to the feeling of remoteness. The 135-acre pond has a maximum depth of 12 feet. The water quality is slightly below average. If you bring a boat, the access is carry-in.
A mile or two downstream is Little Concord Pond with a surface area of 26 acres. The maximum depth of Little Concord is 56 feet. The principal fishery is brook trout, which is stocked annually. Access is limited to walk-in or 4-wheel drive from Shagg Pond Road. Special regulations are in effect on this pond to proved a quality fishery, including fly-fish only, a daily bag limit, and an extended season. Anglers should consult the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife laws before fishing on the pond.
Shagg Pond, at the foot of Bald Mountain, covers a surface area of 65 acres. It’s not large enough to waterski on, but is a great place to explore via canoe or kayak. The public boat access is a dirt ramp off of Shagg Pond Road.
Anglers will find splake abundant in Shagg Pond. Do check your rule book because a few exceptions apply to the pond, i.e. an extended fishing season with artificial lures, and use or possession of live bait is prohibited.
In 2007 variable-leaf milfoil was discovered in Shagg Pond. The CLA continues efforts to control the milfoil. In May 2010, the CLA received a substantial Maine Milfoil Initiative Grant from the US Fish and Wildlife Department that will help the association purchase a “DASH” boat equipped with a suction hose.
All three ponds offer picturesque mountain views of Bald, Mollyockett, Spruce, Zircon, Davis and Speckled Mountains. Hiking trails are maintained by the Maine Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club. If it’s a technical climb you seek, check out Shagg Craig. Nearby, you can play golf at the Bethel Inn and Country Club or Sunday River Golf Club. Ski areas within a short drive include Sunday River and Mount Abram.
So . . . if you wish to turn the clock back and enjoy an unhurried vacation, consider lakefront property on one of these three ponds ringed by low mountains.
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Bear Pond in Turner and Hartford, Maine: One of the Cleanest Lakes!
May 28th, 2010 categories: Sebago Lakes Region
Pristine Big Bear Pond in Turner and Hartford
Lakefront property on Big Bear Pond in the Sebago Lakes Region towns of Turner and Hartford will yield a lifetime of pleasure. Whether you are a seasonal or year-round resident, every day will feel like a vacation when its spent on the pond.
Big Bear Pond covers a surface area of 324 acres and has a maximum depth of 28 feet with an average depth of 12 feet. Scott Williams, executive director of the Maine Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program, reported to the Bear Pond Improvement Association (BPIA) that the water quality is above average.The BPIA oversees “the well-being of Big Bear and Little Bear Ponds, and the surrounding watershed . . .”
In 2001-02, the association conducted a watershed survey to identify areas of run-off erosion. Common problems included slight to moderate surface erosion, bare and sparsely vegetated soil and lack of vegetated buffers along the shoreline. Easy and inexpensive solutions meant seeding and mulching bare soil, creating run-off diverters, and establishing or enhancing buffers.
A grant from the Clean Water Act, Section 319, paid for a portion of these improvements. While all run-off problems pose a significant threat to the lake, it was the lakefront owners’ willingness to correct them that has helped maintain above average water quality.
Little Bear Pond, mentioned above, is also part of the BPIA. Little Bear, at 109 acres, is a shallow cove with a maximum depth of 10-12 feet and an average depth of 6 feet. The water quality is rated as average.Big and Little Bear are connected by a shallow, rocky passage. Motorboats can pass through, but operators need to use caution.Since the ponds are both shallow, you’ll find good fishing for warm water game fish such as bass and pickerel. Keep in mind that there is no public boat launch. Both ponds are open to ice fishing during winter months. The Turner Town Beach on Bear Pond Road is for residents only.
As a four-season recreation destination, Bear Pond has much to offer including swimming, boating and fishing. Water-skiers will find the calm sheltered waters of Little Bear ideal. Hikers will enjoy the views of both Big and Little Bear Ponds from Bear Mountain. Hayford Hill and nearby Streaked Mountain also have hiking trails. The Turner Highlands Golf Course and Country Club offers scenic views of surrounding fields and mountains. The Turner Timberland ATV Club maintains trails for adventurous riders. And the Turner Ridge Riders Snowmobile Club connects “trails from Auburn to Livermore and Buckfield alongside Turner’s scenic Androscoggin River, The Wildlife Game Preserve, Bear Pond and Bear Mountain.” The snowmobile club is also home to the “One Lunger 100” Vintage Race, the Northeast’s only vintage snowmobile race.
Located only 20 minutes north of the Twin Cities of Lewiston/Auburn, the pristine waters of Big and Little Bear Ponds provide an ideal setting for all your outdoor adventures. To learn more about lakefront property listings on both ponds, click on the green button above.
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Out and About in the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine, May 27 to June 2
May 26th, 2010 categories: Sebago Lakes Region
South Paris Lilac Festival at McLaughlin Garden
May 28-31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 13th Annual South Paris Lilac Festival, garden tours, lilac workshops, plant sale, $5/person, free/members, McLaughlin Garden, 97 Main Street, South Paris. FMI: 207.743.8820, www.mclaughlingarden.org.
May 28, 5-7 p.m. Wine and Cheese Reception, grand opening for Serendipity Gifts, a new addition to the gallery, Gallery 302, 112 Main Street, Bridgton. FMI: 207.647.2787, www.gallery302.org.
May 28-29, 7:30 p.m. Mountain Storytelling Festival, family program Friday night features Michael Parent, Meg Gilman, David Neufeld, and Jo Radner, adult program on Saturday features Pat Spalding and Katy Rydell, The Lovell Brick Church for the Performing Arts, 502 Christian Hill Road, Lovell. FMI: www.lovellbrickchurch.org.
May 29, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. St. Nevers Day Sale, The Bethel Historical Society’s annual sale of “treasures” donated by members and friends, Hastings Homestead lawn, corner of Mason and Broad Streets, Bethel. FMI: 207.824.2908, www.bethelhistorical.org.
May 29-31, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Annual Plant Sale, annuals, perennials, vegetables and floral baskets, Maine Wildlife Park, 56 Game Farm Road, Gray. FMI: 207.657.4977, www.maine.gov/ifw/education/wildlifepark.
May 30, 2-6 p.m. 2nd Annual Backyard BBQ, plenty of great food, drinks and music by Side Car Radio, Low90, and Station 85, $10/person, The Landing, 750 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. FMI: 207.892.2299, www.thenewlanding.com.
May 31, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Windham Memorial Day Parade, begins at Town Hall, proceeds down Gray Road to the high school for a memorial service at 10, flag retirement during the service, Open House from noon to 2 at Veteran’s Center, Town Hall, 8 School Road, Windham. FMI: 207.653.5399, www.sebagolakeschamber.com.
May 31, 9:30 a.m. Memorial Day Church Service, 10:30 a.m. Parade, ice cream served to children after the parade, United Parish Congregational Church, 77 Main Street, Harrison. FMI: 207.583.4840, www.congregationalchurchofhnb.org.
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Out and About in the York County/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine, May 27 to June 2
May 26th, 2010 categories: Sanford Lakes Region
Naho Bessho, classical concert pianist to perform in York
May 28-29, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Huge Memorial Day Weekend Yard Sale, kitchen itmes, books, videos, art, clothing, children’s toys, tools, furniture, garden and house plants, bake sale, beverages and live music, sponsored by Sanford Unitarian Universalist Church, held at 2141 Sanford Road, Wells. FMI: 207.324.3191, www.sanforduuchurch.org.
May 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m. “Making History: Art and Industry in the Saco River Valley,” Opening Reception, free, open to the public, Saco Museum, 371 Main Street, Saco. FMI: 207.283.3861, www.sacomuseum.org.
May 28, 7-9 p.m. Junior High Dance, Nasson Community Center, 457 Main Street, Springvale. FMI: 207.324.5657, www.nassoncc.org.
May 29, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 19th Century Willowbrook Village, opening for its 40th season, carousel rides every 30 minutes from 10:30-3, Willowbrook Village, Elm Street, Newfield. FMI: 207.793.2784, www.willowbrookmuseum.org.
May 29, 2 p.m. Naho Bessho, pianist of classical music, recital includes Carl Maria Von Weber, Gabriel Faure, Felix Mendelssohn, Nikolai Medtner and Sergei Rechmaninoff, $10/person, Your-Ogunquit United Methodist Church, 1026 Route 1, York. FMI: 207.363.2749, www.gbgm-umc.org/york-ogunquitumc.
May 29-30, 6 p.m. What the Indians Ate, tasting tour of what the area’s Native Americans dined on throughout the year, menu features Maine-raised deer, local Juniper berries, heirloom apappaloosa beans, American snapping turtle, wild greens, steelhead, wild ramps, mountain trout, black bear, cured duck and more, $45/person, Raven Hill Orchard, 255 Ossipee Hill Road, East Waterboro. FMI: 207.459.4271, www.thenewenglandfarm2forkproject.com.
May 31, 2 p.m. Memorial Day Celebration including Civil War Monument Dedication, honoring the Lebanon men who served in the Civil War, sponsored by the veterans of the Lebanon American Legion Post 214 and the Lebanon Historical Society, Lebanon Town Office, 15 Upper Guinea Road, Lebanon. FMI: 207.457.6082, www.lebanon-me.org.
June 2, 7 p.m. Kitty Whist, come play every Wednesday all summer long, Acton-Shapleigh Historical Society, 122 Emery Mills Road, Shapleigh. FMI: www.actonshapleigh.com.
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Out and About in the Greater Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine, May 27 to June 2
May 26th, 2010 categories: Belgrade Lakes Region
Antique cars featured at Livermore Falls History Night
May 28, 4-8 p.m. Livermore Falls History Night, horse drawn wagon rides, photo and antique exhibits, historic crafts, antique cars, music, food and children’s activities, Maine Paper and Heritage Museum, Church Street, Livermore Falls. FMI: 207.779.0367, www.historynight.org.
May 28, 6:30 p.m. Hogs, Pies and Fireworks, motorcycle parade, pizza tasting competition, followed by fireworks at Gardiner’s Waterfront Park, parade begins on Water Street, Gardiner. FMI: 207.582.3100, www.gardinermainst.org.
May 29, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 4th Annual Perennial Plant Sale, plus baked goods and book sale, all proceeds benefit Livermore Public Library, sale held at Livermore Community Building, Church Street, Livermore. FMI: 207.897.7173, www.livermore.lib.me.us.
May 29, 9:30 a.m. Memorial Day Parade in Twin Cities, from Simone’s Hot Dog Stand, across Governor Longley Bridge to Androscoggin County Building, back across bridge and disbanding at Veterans’ Memorial Park, Simone’s, 99 Chestnut Street, Lewiston. FMI: www.maineville.com.
May 29, 7:30 p.m. Maine Mountain Chamber Music, featuring Jasime Lin, violin; Laurie Kennedy, viola; Betsy Anderson, cello; and Yari Funahashi, piano, $9/adults, $7/seniors, free/under 16 and UMF students, Nordica Auditorium, University of Maine, Farmington. FMI: 207.778.7136, www.artsinstitute.org.
May 31, 9 a.m. VFW Memorial Day Parade with closing ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park, begins at Head of Falls, onto Main Street, to Appleton and Park Streets, ending at Veterans Memorial Park, Head of Falls, Waterville. FMI: 207.873.0908, www.waterville-me.gov/
June 1, 7 p.m. Celtic Tuesday with Ian Sherwood and friends, catchy melodies and heartbreaking stories mixed with intricate guitar loops, saxophones and pop/rock/jazz grooves, Franco-American Heritage Center, 64 Oxford Street, Lewiston. FMI: www.francoamericanheritage.org.
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Echo Lake, Torsey Pond and Lovejoy Pond Form a Pristine Triangle in the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine
May 23rd, 2010 categories: Belgrade Lakes Region
Echo Lake in Fayette and Mt. Vernon, Maine
Central Maine is know for its scenic hills overlooking beautiful clear lakes such as Echo Lake, Torsey Pond and Lovejoy Pond. All three are perfect getaway locations for a summer or winter vacation home.
At 1,037 surface acres, pristine, horseshoe-shaped Echo Lake in Fayette and Mt. Vernon, is listed as one of Maine’s cleanest lakes. The water quality is above average.
Lakefront Properties For Sale on Echo Lake
The maximum depth of Echo Lake is 117 feet. Its deep, clean, cool water provides a suitable habitat for coldwater fisheries. In fact, Echo Lake is one of the few central Maine lakes with a natural reproducing lake trout population. And the rocky shores and shoals provide excellent smallmouth bass habitat. Brook trout, splake, perch and pickerel also end up on anglers’ hooks. A boat launch with ample parking is located on the north shore in West Mt. Vernon.Near the boat launch you’ll find one of Mt. Vernon’s best known landmarks. “The Chimney” stands 101 feet tall and apparently is part of the remains of a tannery built in the late 1800s.
Lakefront Properties For Sale on Torsey Pond
Heading west on Route 17 to complete the triangle, you’ll find Lovejoy Pond, which stretches from Fayette to North Wayne. The water quality is slightly above average on Lovejoy. At 372 acres, Lovejoy Pond has a maximum depth of 22 feet, making it a warm water fishery. Fishing for white perch is excellent, though anglers will also catch small and largemouth bass.
Lakefront Properties For Sale on Lovejoy Pond
Local attractions include the DEW Animal Kingdom that “lets you get up close and intimate with some of the most exotic animals walking the planet,” and the Bearnstow Summer Retreat, which is dedicated to creative arts, the preservation of our natural environment and recreational activity.
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Let China Lake be Your Four-Season Lakefront Destination
May 21st, 2010 categories: Belgrade Lakes Region
Sunset on China Lake in China and Vassalboro, Maine
Think about owning a piece of waterfront real estate on China Lake in China and Vassalboro for your Maine vacation. You won’t regret your decision.
Lakefront Properties For Sale on China Lake
China Lake covers 3,937 surface acres with its two basins. The circular west basin is relatively deep with a maximum depth of 85 feet and an average depth of 33 feet. The well-forested Bradley Island is the only island in this basin. Largely undeveloped, the shoreline of the west basin is primarily owned by the Kennebec Water District. Three miles southeast of the Vassalboro boat launch, a narrow portal opens at China Neck into the elongated east basin of the lake. This section stretches 7 miles from China Village to South China. The east basin is much shallower with an average depth of 20 feet.The lake gained national notoriety in the mid 1980s for its poor water quality, which was a direct result of unsafe residential and agricultural practices, including poor septic systems and the heavy use of phosphorus-based fertilizer. The result of this phosphorus loading was nuisance algae blooms, referred to as “China Lake Syndrome.” “Since then, considerable state and federal funding and local grassroots efforts (China Region Lakes Alliance, China Lakes Association, Kennebec County Soil and Water Conservation District, Kennebec Water District-water quality monitoring) have supported numerous well-planned and implemented lakeshore and watershed remedial projects designed to address and reduce the external loading of total phosphorus.” (page 5, Final Lakes TMDL Report, October 2001)With these active and responsible organizations in place to deal with the water quality issues, considerable time and effort have been spent assisting lakefront and watershed property landowners to implement non-point source best management practices to control soil erosion. In the Summer 2009 China Lake Association Newsletter, President Dave Landry wrote: “Since the China Lake Restoration Project was started in 1990, over 300 erosion control type projects have been done in the watershed of China Lake, all aimed at improving water quality.”
Landry notes that the water quality has improved since then, but more work needs to be done to control erosion and create vegetated buffer strips. “The primary mission of the China Lakes Association is ‘to preserve and protect the water quality of China Lake,’ so it is great news when we can report that last year China Lake had the best water quality that we have see in 15 years! . . . One year of great water quality does not signal victory in the battle over seasonal algae blooms, but it is encouraging.”
China Lake is noted for its game fish, namely big bass, brown trout and white perch. Fishing tournaments are held here throughout the year. Boat launches are located in Vassalboro, China Village and South China.
The quaint, historic village of China is home to a general store, the China Baptist Church, which maintains a beach, Albert Church Brown Memorial Library and antique shops. The China Four Seasons Club offers Red Cross affiliated swim lessons and miles of trails to explore via your ATV or snowmobile. In South China you’ll find the China Dine-ah and the South China Public Library, the oldest continually operating library in the State of Maine.
Located only 15 minutes from the capital city of Augusta, 20 minutes from golf courses and within easy driving distance to Colby, Thomas and Unity Colleges, why not let China Lake be your four-season lakefront destinatio
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Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine, May 20 to 26
May 19th, 2010 categories: Sebago Lakes Region
Stone Mountain Arts Center in Brownfield features Canadian singer/songwriter Rose Cousins
May 20-22, 7 p.m. Saturday matinee at 1 p.m. “Guys and Dolls,” produced by Telestar High School’s Drama Club, with music by Telstar High School’s Pit Band, Helen C. Berry Auditorium, Telstar Regional High School, 284 Walkers Mills Road (Route 26), Bethel. FMI: 207.824.2136, ths.sad44.org.
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May 21, 5 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. dance, Madri Gras Dance, music by Vintage Band, $9/dance only, reservations required, Poland Spring Resort, 99 Robbins Road, Poland Spring. FMI: 207.998.4351, www.polandspringinns.com.
May 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Chicken Barbecue Supper plus Time is Money Raffle Drawing, chicken, beans, cole slaw, macaroni salad or potato salad, corn bread, lemonade or ice tea, dessert, $10/adults, $5/under age 12, benefit for LRHS Project Grad 2010, Lake Region High School Gymnasium, 1877 Roosevelt Road, Naples. FMI: 207.647.3581, www.sad61.k12.me.us/lrhs.
May 22, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Indoor Yard Sale, includes cutlery, home-made goodies, White Elephant items and much more, Sabbathday Lake Grange #365, 370 Shaker Road, New Gloucester. FMI: 207.998.2586, www.mainestategrange.org.
May 22, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Open House at Saint Joseph’s College Campus Farm, activities include “kindergarden” at 10, square-foot gardening demonstration at 11, hoop house growing at 1, learn about benefits of permaculture and sustainable garden practices, meet farm animals, purchase eggs, plus vegetable and flower seedlings, Pearson Town Farm, 289 Whites Bridge Road, Standish. FMI: 207.310.0976, www.sjcme.edu.
May 22, 1 p.m. Jugtown Plains Habitat Walk and Talk, with Plant Biologist Pixie Williams, wear comfortable walking attire and boots, bring water, plus bug and sun protection, meet at Casco Firehouse, Route 121, Casco. FMI: 207.647.4352, www.loonecholandtrust.org.
May 22, 1:30-3:30 p.m. “Write Quick: War and a Woman’s Life in Letters, 1836-1867,” authors Roberta Gibson Pervear and Ann Chandonnet will discuss their book based on Civil War era documents and artifacts, Moses Mason House, On the Commons, Bethel. FMI: 207.824.2908, www.bethelhistorical.org.
May 22, 8 p.m. Rose Cousins, Canadian Singer/Songwriter, a new artist at Stone Mountain, $10/person, doesn’t include dinner which is available by reservation before the show, Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road, Brownfield. FMI: 207.935.7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.
May 23, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Car Show hosted by the Sons of the American Legion, trophies in 26 classes, food, fun and door prizes, $5/show car, free/spectators, American Legion Field, Route 11, just off Route 302, Naples. FMI: 207.653.3351, y2camaro.com.
May 26, 10 a.m. “Bach at Leipzig,” a play by Itamar Moses, book discussion, Waterford Library, 663 Waterford Road, Waterford. FMI: 207.583.2050, www.waterford.lib.me.us.
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Out and About for the York County/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine, May 20 to 26
May 19th, 2010 categories: Sanford Lakes Region
The Old Gray Goose headlines the Downeast Fiddle Jamboree in Buxton
May 20, 5-8 p.m. First Annual Stilleto Challenge, one-of-a-kind event features three 100-yard dashes (Men’s, Women’s and Team), fantastic prize package, VIP “After Party,” to benefit Breast Cancer and Lift Up Ellie (www.liftupellie.com), The Landing at Pine Point, 353 Pine Point Road, Scarborough. FMI: 207.730.5511, www.thelandingatpinepoint.com.
May 21, 7:30 p.m. Downeast Fiddle Jamboree, featuring The Old Gray Goose plus legendary master fiddler Timmy Farrel, the traditional Down East Don Roy Trio, and young fiddle wizard Milo Stanley, $14/adults, $12/students and seniors, reservations advised, Saco River Grange Hall, 29 Salmon Falls Road, Buxton. FMI: 207.929.6472, www.sacorivergrangehall.org.
May 22, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Annual Plant Sale, includes annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, some trees and shrubs, house plants and a few surprises, plus gently-used garden books and tools, UMaine Cooperative Extension, Anderson Learning Center, Side Patio, 21 Bradeen Street, Springvale. FMI: 207.324.2814, www.extension.umaine.edu.
May 22, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Bonney Memorial Library Spring Book and Pie Sale, proceeds to benefit the library, held across the street at Cornish United Church of Christ, 37 Main Street, Cornish. FMI: 207.625.8083, www.bonney.lib.me.us.
May 22, 10 a.m.-noon and 2-4 p.m. Young Girls’ Auditions for “Annie,” girls grades 3 or older will audition for the principle role of Annie and the supporting roles of The Orphans, must be able to read a script, be a strong vocalist and be no taller than 5 feet 3 inches, The Vinegar Hill Youth Theatre at Arundel Barn Playhouse, 53 Old Post Road, Arundel. FMI: 207.985.5552, www.arundelbarnplayhouse.com.
May 22, 10 a.m. Auditions for “Leading Ladies,” seeking actors of all types, all roles open, call for an appointment, Hackmatack Playhouse, 538 Maine 9, Berwick. FMI: 207.698.1807, www.hackmatack.org.
May 23, 1:30 and 4 p.m. Cabaret of Sweets, custom created desserts and dance, Ossipee Trail Arts Center, Route 25, Limington. FMI: 207.637.3467, www.ossipeetrailarts.org.
May 23, 3-6 p.m. Turtle Pub Crawl, cash bar, free food, music, scavenger hunt and prizes, benefit for the York Land Trust celebrating 2010 as the Year of the Turtle, board the York Trolley at York Harbor Inn and crawl to the Inn on the Blues, The Union Buff and Blue Sky, $20/person, tickets available at all locations, York Harbor Inn, Coastal Route 1A, York Harbor. FMI: 207.363.5119, www.yorkharborinn.com.
May 25, 6:30 p.m. “Refreshing the Whodunit,” a mystery discussion group presented in cooperation with the Maine Humanities Council, and the Berwick and South Berwick Public Libraries, D. A. Hurd Library, 41 High Street, North Berwick. FMI: 207.676.2215, www.da-hurd.lib.me.us.
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Out and About for the Greater Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine, May 20 to 26
May 19th, 2010 categories: Belgrade Lakes Region
Thomas Marshall, organist/harpsichordist, to perform at progressive concert in Augusta
May 21-23, times vary, Northeast Livestock Expo 2010, featuring beef cattle, sheep, boer goats, rabbits, equine and alpaca shows, youth events, tractor games, antique tractor pulling and antique lawn and garden pulling competitions, auctions, Windsor Fairgrounds, Route 32, Windsor. FMI: 207.453.7890, www.northeastlivestockexpo.com.
May 22, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monmouth May Faire, plant, book and food sale, beekeeping, worms and composting demonstrations, raffles, tours of Cumston Hall, plus a 1 mile road race at 10:30 a.m., sponsored by Friends of Cumston Hall, 796 Main Street, Monmouth. FMI: 207.577.4919, www.cumstonhall.org.
May 22, 4 p.m. 1st Annual Marilyn Tedesco Memorial Concert, featuring Thomas Marshall, organist/harpsichordist from The College of William and Mary in Virginia, progressive concert titled “Wind, Wire and Grill,” begins with 1866 E. & G.G. Hook organ at South Paris Congregational Church, 9 Church Street, Augusta, and following intermission continues at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church where Marshall will play his French-style harpsichord and St. Mark’s 1973 Andover Organ, opus 73, $10 donation to benefit St. Mark’s Organ Concert Fund, reception to follow at St. Mark’s Parish Hall, 9 Summer Street, Augusta. FMI: 207.622.2424, www.stmarksaugusta.org.
May 22, 6 p.m. Mudfootball “Dirty” Auction, items include gift certificates from various businesses as for such items as white water rafting trip, tanning sessions, jewelry and more, all proceeds benefit the Carrabassett Mudfootball Association’s charitable outreach programs, Nostalgia Tavern, 13 Commercial Street, Kingfield. FMI: 207.265.2559, www.nostalgiatavern.com.
May 22, 7 p.m. Womanless Beauty Pageant, an evening of fun and hilarious laughter as 6 brave men compete in evening gowns, sportswear, talent and interview competitions, $8/person, Androscoggin Grange #8, 99 Main Street, Greene. FMI: 207.946.7746, www.townofgreene.net.
May 23, 2-6 p.m. Play On, 2nd Annual Spring Fundraiser for The Theater at Monmouth, great food, great friends and great music, plus highlights of this year’s season and a few surprises, $40+tax/person, Joyce’s, 192 Water Street, Hallowell. FMI: 207.933.9999. www.joycesinhallowell.com.
May 25, 2-3:30 p.m. Senior College Presents “A Voyage Through Egypt,” slide show by Rachel Morin of her memorable journey exploring the wonders of Egypt, free, intended for seniors, but all are welcome, Androscoggin Community Room, Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring Street, Auburn. FMI: 207.333.6640, www.auburnpubliclibrary.org.
May 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Defending Water for Life in Maine, water issues presented by Emily Posner of Sustain Mid-Maine Coalition, Barrels Community Market, 74 Main Street, Waterville. FMI: 207.660.4844, www.waterville-me.gov.
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