One of the many islands that dot the basin of Lake St. George

Lake St. George in Liberty, Maine is one of the cleanest and clearest lakes in the state. Lakefront property owners are pleased that the lake is rated second in Maine for its above average water quality. This beautiful spring-fed, crystal clear, mountain lake is the perfect place to spend some well-deserved vacation time.

Lake St. George Park is situated on the northwest shore. It offers camping, including shoreline sites.

Because there is less boat traffic than equivalent sized lakes in Maine, there’s plenty of room for sailing and boating.

And when you’re ready to get off the water, the village of Liberty offers some unique places to frequent in this secluded, yet central location in mid-coast Maine. The village is located at the headwaters of the west branch of the historic George’s River watershed.

The old octagonal post office in Liberty is the only such one in the United States. And Liberty Graphics has been “designing and printing since the 70s.” I love purchasing their high-quality seconds, with a design emphasis on the wonders of the natural world. Their designs are unique and their prices are fantastic.

Across the street, it’s easy to spend hours getting lost at Liberty Tool Company. Liberty Tool offers tools, antiques, collectibles, books and art collected from estates and workshops throughout New England. With three expansive floors, it’s New England’s largest secondhand tool store. I guarantee you won’t leave empty handed.

Liberty is 15 miles from the coast and 25 miles from Augusta, the capitol city of Maine. It’s a central location for visiting nationally known tourist attractions such as Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, Camden, Rockland and Boothbay Harbor. LL Bean in Freeport is about an hour away.
When you are considering waterfront property on Lake St. George, don’t waste too much time thinking. You need to hurry up and make a purchase so you can spend time on this picturesque lake enjoying the sun rise over the crystal clear water. Click on the green button above to learn more about lakefront listings on Lake St. George in Liberty, Maine.

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“Australian Cirque Nouveau Troupe,” Westbrook

Feb. 2, Thursday, 7:30pm, “CiRCA,” Australian Cirque Nouveau Troupe, Dance and Circus Acrobatics, combines astonishing physical mastery and poetic resonance with playful sensuality, troupe of seven moves from highly connected acrobatic and tumbling sequences through fast-paced intricate scenes to a haunting finale, $28, $25, Westbrook Performing Arts Center, 471 Stroudwater Street, Westbrook.  FMI:  207-773-3150,  www.portlandovations.org.

Feb. 3, Friday, 6-8pm, “Winter Carnival and Centennial Extravaganza,” official kick off of Saint Joseph’s College Carnival and Centennial Extravaganza, includes sledding accompanied by music and hot chocolate, all ages welcome, free, Saint Joseph’s College, 278 Whites Bridge Road, Standish.  FMI:  207-893-7890, www.sjcme.edu.

Feb. 3, Friday, 8pm, “Favorite Works, A La Carte,” trombone concert with Brian Diehl, accompanied by Sanae Kanda on piano, a collection of original and borrowed music from around the world on trombone and euphonium, $15, $10, $5/students, University of Southern Maine, Corthell Concert Hall, Gorham.  FMI: 1-800-800-4USM, www.usm.maine.edu/music/events.
 
Feb. 4, Saturday, 10:30am, “Chinese New Year Festival,” CAFAM dance program, martial arts demos, children’s activities, panel discussion, food and more, $6, $4, Westbrook Performing Arts Center, 471 Stroudwater Street, Westbrook.  FMI:  www.cafammaine.org.

Feb. 4-5, Saturday-Sunday, 11am/Saturday, 2pm/Sunday, “Puss ‘N Boots,” satirical version of the classic Charles Perrault story, a fresh new look at the tale of a fast-talking cat who helps her mistress win the love of the prince by pretending to be the Marquis de Carrabas, $8, $6/12 and under, Acorn Studios, Dana Warp Mill, 90 Bridge Street, Westbrook.  FMI:  207-854-0065, www.acorn-productions.org.

Feb. 4, Saturday, 6:30pm, “Northern New England Premier Fly Fishing Film Tour,” films follow a silent auction, new cutting edge films that both entertain and educate outdoor enthusiasts, showing the adventure and excitement of flyfishing, $12/advance, $15, Fryeburg Academy, Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg.  FMI:  207-935-9232, www.fryeburgacademy.org.

Feb. 4, Saturday, “Catie Curtis,” singer-songwriter, amazingly funny, endearing, heartfelt and gracious, writes about life, love and has and unflinching dedication to social issues that has long characeterized her strongest work as a song writer, $20, Stone Mountain Arts Center 695 Dugway Road, Brownfield.  FMI: 207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.

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“Chamber ME Music Series,” River Tree Arts, Kennebunk

Feb. 2-4, Thursday-Saturday, 10am-5pm,“Winter Show,” paintings, sculptures, prints, photographs, and mixed-media works, presented by Ogunquit Art Association and the York Library, free, York Library, 15 Long Sands Road, York.  FMI:  207-363-2818, www.york.lib.me.us.

Feb. 3 and 4, Friday-Saturday, 5-11pm/Friday, 10am-3pm/Saturday, “The Big Chill,” ice sculptures, wine tasting, music, ice games, kids shows and more, $20, $10/children, $40/family, The Red Barn at Outlook Farm, South Berwick.  FMI:  207-384-1010,  www.doverwomenaid.org.

Feb. 3-5, Friday-Sunday, 6:30pm/Friday, 10:30am/Saturday, 1:30pm/Sunday, Kotzschmar Jr. Organ Concerts, organists John Sullivan and Seamus Gethienker play a series of music and demonstrate how and organ works, children will be able touch and see organ pipes in action, free, Dyer Library, 371 Main Street, Saco.  FMI:  207-283-3861, www.sacomuseum.org.

Feb. 4, Saturday, 11:00am, “Chamber ME Music Series,” concert of Haydn, Dvorak and Taneyev with Jon Poupore, David Spencer and Eric Kawamoto, free, donations accepted, River Tree Arts, 35 Western Ave, Kennebunk.  FMI: 207-967-9120, www.whofish.org.

Feb. 4, Saturday, 6pm, “Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament,” benefits South Berwick Library Building Fund, $60, Regatta Banquet and Conference Center, Eliot. FMI: 207-384-2958,  www.friendsofsouthberwicklibrary.org.

Feb. 4, Saturday, 7pm, “Scott Lank,” singer-songwriter, classic rock covers, Jumpin’ Jakes Seafood Café, Old Orchard Beach.  FMI:  207-937-3250, www.facebook.com.

Feb. 7, Tuesday, “Jazz Series Exhibition,” black and white paintings by Richard Payette, free, University of New England, Campus Center, Hills Beach Road, Biddeford.  FMI: 207-283-0171,  www.une.edu.

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Lisa de la Salle, at Bates College, Lewiston

Feb. 2-5, Thursday-Sunday, 7:30pm./Thursday and Friday, 8pm/Saturday, 2pm/Sunday, “The Language Archive,” wise and whimsical comedy about love, marriage and miscommunication, $18, $8/18 and under, Public Theater, Lewiston.  FMI:  207-782-3200,  www.thepublictheater.org.

Feb. 2, Thursday, 7:30pm, “Lisa de la Salle,” French classical pianist, $10, Bates College, 75 Russell Street, Lewiston.  FMI:  207-786-6135, www.bates.edu.

Feb. 4, Saturday, 10am, “Winter Carnival,” bike race, dogsledding, story walk, equipment demo, food and drinks, free, donations welcome, Quarry Road Recreation Area, off North Street, Waterville.  FMI:  207-680-4744, www.onlinesentinel.com.
 
Feb. 4, Saturday, 7:30pm, “Piano Series:  Tamara Poddubnaya,” one of Russian’s foremost pianists, with special guest Raisa Kagramanova, $18, $16/advance, $14/seniors and students, Franco-American Heritage Center 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston.  FMI:  207-783-1585, www.francocenter.org.

Feb. 5, Sunday, 5-7pm, “Full Moon Hike,” a guided full moon hike, meet promptly at the gate, wearing appropriate footwear, dress warmly, include a headlamp or flashlight, bring your favorite drink for an after-hike gathering, $5, Hidden Valley Nature Center, Egypt Road, Jefferson.  FMI:  207-586-6752, www.rivcoparks.org.

Feb. 6, Monday, 7pm, “Irish Descendants,’ mainstay in the Newfoundland and Canadian music scene for over two decades, $22/door, $20/advance, Franco-American Heritage Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston.  FMI: 207-783-1585,  www.francocenter.org.

Feb.6, Monday, 8:15pm, “Martin Swinger and the Existential Band,” featuring Ed Desjardins, $15, Slates Restaurant, Hallowell.  FMI:  207-622-9575, www.slatesrestaurant.com.

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Spectacular sunset over Great Moose Lake

Despite its size at 3,584 acres, Great Moose Lake in Hartland, Harmony, Athens and St. Albans, Maine, is very quiet. If you are looking for lakefront real estate here, you’ll discover everything from small cabins and camps to upscale homes.

Whether you swim, fish, boat, snowmobile, cross-country ski, there’s plenty to do on the lake. For those who love to view wildlife, Great Moose Lake provides some of the best habitat statewide for the black tern and regionally for the bald eagle.

Hartland is home to the Irving Tanning Company, a worldwide producer of fine leathers for shoes, clothing and furnishings. Their state-of-the-art equipment has reduced production times and eliminated the less desirable elements of the tanning industry.

In Harmony, you’ll find Barlettyarns, which has been “spinning fine, pure wool yarns in our historic mill in the village” since 1821.

Athens is home to the Maine Woods Pellet Company, whose “pellets are made with 100% wood - no additives.”

MooseKat Guide Service in St. Albans will take you out on the lake for some “terrific bass fishing . . . and some fast and furious fishing for perch and crappie as well for those out for a good meal or to keep the kids busy.”

So . . . you can sit in an Adirondack chair enjoying the view of the lake, kayak about exploring the many coves and admiring the old growth forest that slopes gently to the water or  . . . let this be your jumping off point to all the outdoor amenities the area has to offer, including great hiking trails, scenic drives and fabulous skiing at Sugarloaf.

To learn more about waterfront properties for sale on Great Moose Lake so you can enjoy all it has to offer, just click on the green box above.

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The Forest Meets the Pond at Morrill Pond in Hartland

Morrill Pond is nestled among the tall pines of Hartland, Maine. If you are searching for lakefront property, don’t overlook this gem–secluded and affordable family camps, cabins and homes can be found here where the wooded forest meets the pond.

The small community of Hartland is located on the fringes of the Sebasticook Valley wilderness. There’s plenty of wildlife to enjoy, as well as strawberry picking, fishing, hunting, boating, snowmobiling, skiing and golfing. The Skowhegan State Fair is held each August in nearby Skowhegan.

Incorporated in 1820, Hartland is home to the Irving Tanning Company, a worldwide producer of fine leathers for shoes, clothing and furnishings. Their state-of-the-art equipment has reduced production times and eliminated the less desirable elements of the tanning industry.

In town, you’ll find the Old Town Hall, originally built in 1890 and then rebuilt after a fire. Also along the main street is the Old Academy School, built in 1856, and now home to the town office. The Hartland Diner has also been around since the 1800s. And the centerpiece of town is another 19th century structure–the bandstand.

Hartland is located just an hour from white water rafting, as well as Moosehead Lake. It’s also an hour from the Belgrade Lakes. Freeport and LL Bean are an hour and a half away, while it’s a two hour drive to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor.

On Morrill Pond, there is absolutely no road noise. An occasional call of the loon or hoot of an owl breaks the silence. You may hear a deer crossing just above you or geese landing on the pond below. You look up and see the stars or perhaps the blinking lights of a jet thousands of feet above as it crosses the night sky. This is the place to let all your cares evaporate. You will go home with a new perspective. And you will come back.

Morrill Pond is only 15 minutes from I-95, but when you own waterfront property here, you soon realize that your wilderness location is close to amenities. Click on the green box above to learn more about lakefront property listings on Morrill Pond.

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“Almost, Maine” at the Magic Lantern, Bridgton

Jan. 27-29, Friday-Sunday, 7pm/Friday and Saturday, 2pm/Sunday, “Almost, Maine,” a romantic comedy written by John Cariani, this delightful show is a collection of two-character vignettes exploring the mysteries of the heart, treat yourself and your loved ones to an early Valentine’s Day this winter, northern-Maine style, $10, Magic Lantern Theater, Main Street, Bridgton.  FMI: 207-647-5065, www.lrctme.org.

Jan. 27, Friday, 8pm, “Waltzing for Dreamers,” featuring Tricky Britches, these are local Maine boys and they are a fresh new bluegrass act on the rise, by reservation only, free, Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road, Brownfield.  FMI:  207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.

Jan. 28-29, Saturday and Sunday, 11am/Saturday, 2pm/Sunday, “Puss ‘N Boots,” satirical version of the classic Charles Perrault story presented by Fairy Tale Players, $8, $6/12 and under, Acorn Studios, Dana Warp Mill, 90 Bridge Street, Westbrook.  FMI:  207-854-0065, www.acorn-productions.org.

Jan. 28, Saturday, 3pm, “Arem Belogurov,” classical pianist, his extensive repertoire ranges through three centuries of solo and chamber works, $10, $5/seniors, Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Bradley Street, Fryeburg.  FMI:  207-935-9232, www.fryeburgacademy.org.
 
Jan. 28, Saturday, 7-8pm, “8th Annual Deep Freeze Bluegrass Music Festival,” proceeds benefit LEA, $15/adults, $25/couples, $30/families, Bridgton Town Hall, Route 302, Bridgton.  FMI:  207-647-8580, www.mainelakeschamber.com.

Jan. 28, Saturday, 7pm, “Wine Dinner at the Peak,” fine dining at 2,100ft, ride the Chondola to North Peak while night skiers and riders schuss and shred below, delight your palate with complimentary champagne, passed hors d’oeuvres, and exquisite 4 course dinner, each course accompanied with a glass of wine, and live musical entertainment, reservations required, $85 per person, Sunday River, 15 South Ridge Road, Newry.  FMI:  207-824-3000, www.sundayriver.com.

Jan. 29, Sunday, 1-3pm, “Snowshoe Race Series,” Robert Farm Preserve, home to 12K of groomed Nordic ski trails as well as 3.5K of snowshoe trails, is hosting a snowshoe race series, participants will compete in a 3, 5, or 10K race, $10/adults, $5/kids, Roberts Farm Preserve, 64 Roberts Road, Norway.  FMI:  207-739-2124, www.oxfordhillsmaine.com.

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Biddeford Art Walk, Downtown Biddeford

Jan. 26, Thursday, 5pm, “Personal Wine Dinner,” 3 course dinner, six entrees to choose from with soup or salad and dessert, $20, Angelina’s Ristorante, 655 Main Street, Ogunquit.  FMI:  207-646-0445, www.ogunquit.org.

Jan. 27, Friday, 5-8pm, “Art Walk,” all about crocheting, with the Maine Reef Project, Engine will be hosting two artists who have abstracted views of nature, various downtown restaurants will be participating in the $10 Dinner Deal, free, Downtown, Biddeford.  FMI:  207-229-3560, www.biddefordartwalk.com.

Jan. 27, Friday, 8pm, “Hutch Heelan with Joe Gallant,” Heelan plays with deliveries and genres, croons and belts, is political and isn’t, Joe has been described as “smooth” and and “earnest songwriter” by Dispatch Magazine, $8, The Hive, 84 Main Street, Kennebunk.  FMI: www.thehivekennebunk.com .

Jan. 28, Saturday, 1-4pm, “Berwick PTO Winter Carnival,” features affordable games with prizes, adult and child friendly raffles, plus food concessions, Hussey School, 20 Blackberry Hill Road, Berwick.  FMI: 207-698-4465, www.maine.info.com.

Jan. 29, Sunday, 1-3pm, “Antique Wire Wrapped Bracelet,” class by Denise Meirop, materials are not included but may be purchased at the Bead Emporium, upon registration receive a 10% off voucher for use the day of the class, allow yourself ample time to select material before class begins, call to register, $30, Full Circle Artisan Gallery, 22 Main Street, Cornish.  FMI:  207-625-7725, www.cornish-maine.org.

Jan. 29, Sunday, 3-5pm, “Winter Concert Series,” Tom Dean-one third of Atlantic Records recording artists Devonsquare-this well traveled performer brings to the stage intelligence, talent, and amazing songwriting and vocals, free, York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, York.  FMI:  207-363-2818, www.york.lib.me.us.

Jan. 29, Sunday, 8pm, “Teenage Mysticism,” band with Barnum and Bailey Circus, $6, The Oak and the Ax, 140 Main Street, Biddeford.  FMI:  www.theoakandtheax.blogspot.

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Tim Amero photo, see more at Auburn Library, Lewiston

Jan. 27, Friday, 4:30pm, “Asia Night,” Bates College Arts Crawl, Asian culture via visual, literary and performing arts, free, Bates College, Lewiston.  FMI:  207-786-6417, www.bates.edu.

Jan. 27, Friday, 6-9pm, “Star Party,” L.C. Bates Museum hosting, Murray Campbell a former professor of astronomy and physics at Colby College will be on hand to help us view Jupiter, the Pleiades, the Iron Nebular, and the moon through telescopes, you are encouraged to bring binoculars as well, hot drinks and cookies available, free, L.C. Bates Museum, Route 201, Hinckley.  FMI:  207-238-4250, www.gwh.org.

Jan. 27-29, Friday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Friday, 8pm/Saturday, 2pm/Sunday, “The Language Archive,” wise and whimsical comedy about love, marriage and miscommunication, $18, $5/18 and under, Public Theater, Lewiston.  FMI:  207-782-3200,  www.thepublictheatre.org.

Jan. 29, Sunday, 12-5pm, “A Love Gathering Country Music Show,” for Bill Giasson, acts include Wildwood Band, Lolalee Dillingham, Barry Wood, Shirley Bracket, Gary Leet and many more, donations, Silver Spur, Route 121, Mechanic Falls.  FMI:  207-793-8884, www.thesilverspurclub.com.
 
Jan. 29, Sunday, 2pm, “The Maine Saxophone Project,” hot jazz for a cold Sunday afternoon, $10, Nordica Auditorium, UMF, Farmington.  FMI:  207-329-9736, www.umf.maine.edu.

Jan. 30, Monday, 6-7pm, “Tim Amero,” wildlife photographer and naturalist shares his inspiring photos and will delight with his telling of the stories behind the photos, focus is on Maine species, free, Androscoggin Community Room, 49 Spring Street, Auburn Library, Auburn.  FMI:  207-333-6640, www.auburn.lib.me.us.

Jan. 30, Monday, 8:15pm, “Martin Swinger and Ed DesJardins,” a duo that brings new textures and energy to the live presentation of Swinger’s award winning songs, $15, Slates Restaurant, 167 Water Street, Hallowell.  FMI:  207-622-9575, www.slatesrestaurant.com.

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St. Albans, Maine, at the southern end of Big Indian Pond

Big Indian Pond and the adjacent Little Indian Pond in St. Albans, Maine, are ideal for any type of water activity. These water bodies form the headwaters of the Sebasticook River. Lakefront property owners love the location of Big Indian amidst the rolling farmlands of central Maine. Route 23 is lined with cornfields and pastures that fence in cows and horses. Along the roadside, you’ll find stands selling vegetables in season.

A stream connects Big Indian to Little Indian, which is a shallow, weedy pond covering 145 acres. The maximum depth is 13 feet and the principal fisheries are smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, black crappie and white perch. Hand-carried watercraft may be put in at an access on Route 23.

St. Albans is a picture postcard New England community nestled into a valley just 19 miles Northeast of Skowhegan. The small village is situated at the southern tip of Big Indian. The streets are lined with white clapboard homes. Along the main street you’ll find two historic halls–the grange hall and the town hall. St. Albans Mountain and Devil’s Head form the backdrop. Hikers, ATVers, snowmobilers and cross-country skiers enjoy the journey to the top, where they are rewarded with a view reminiscent of days gone by–including the steeple of Union Church overseeing the town.

Sugarloaf ski resort is an easy drive away and St. Albans is only one hour from Portland.
Bar Harbor is just over an hour away. Own waterfront property here and enjoy the Mountains and Lakes Region of Maine.

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