August

August 20, 2009

Out and About in the Greater Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine August 20 to 26

August 20-22, all day, Skowhegan State Fair, family event including midway, animal exhibits, crafts, commercial exhibits, flower show, animal pulling and harness racing, Skowhegan Fair Grounds, Route 201 North, Skowhegan. FMI: 207.474.2947 or www.skowheganstatefair.com August 20, 7-8:30 p.m. “Historical Archaeology of 19th Century Rural Maine,” lecture […]
August 20, 2009

Out and About in the York County and Sanford Lakes Region of Maine, August 20 to 26

August 20, 10 a.m. -6 p.m. 36th Annual Sidewalk Art Show, downtown Ogunquit. (rain date-August 21). FMI: www.ogunquit.org August 20, 8 p.m. “Almost Maine,” an enchanting midwinter night’s dream filled with love, laughter and hope, prices vary, Arundel Barn Playhouse, 53 Old Post Road, Arundel. FMI: […]
August 18, 2009

Maine Boaters Know Norway Lake Marina on the Shores of Lake Penneseewassee

Norway Lake Marina (doing business as Keller’s Place) sits on the shores of Lake Penneseewassee, whose common name is Norway Lake. Norway Lake is about five miles long and a half-mile wide with a maximum depth of 48 feet. The marina is easily accessible at 295 […]
August 17, 2009

Overlooking Lower Bay of Kezar Lake, Ladies Delight Hill in Lovell is a Hike with History

Hiking opportunities abound in the Western Maine Mountains and Lakes Region. Not all require stamina, but do offer oppportunities to stop and smell the flowers while considering previous uses of the land. Lands owned by the Greater Lovell Land Trust are among these. The hour and […]
August 16, 2009

Harrison, Maine Vacationers Get Their Fresh Produce at Frosty Hollow Farm

If you’re on vacation in Harrison, Maine, perhaps staying at a nice lakeside cottage or cabin, there’s no better compliment to that two pound lobster or burger on the grill than a nice ear of corn or grilled vegetable mix made from the fresh produce available […]
August 15, 2009

A Treasure in the Oxford Hills – Frost Farm Gallery, Just a Short Drive from Lake Pennesseewassee

Traveling the back roads of the Oxford Hills area to search for lakefront properties around Sand Pond and Lake Pennesseewassee one discovers many treasures. One such treasure is tucked away on Pikes Hill in Norway, just up the road from Lake Penneesseewassee – Frost Farm Gallery. […]
August 12, 2009

Out and About in the Greater Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine August 13 to 19

Belgrade Lakes Golf Course, Hole #18 August 13, 7:30 p.m. Hamlet, Shakespearian Tragedy, ticket prices vary, Theater at Monmouth, 796 Main Street, Monmouth. FMI: Box Office: 207.933.9999(V/TTY) or www.theateratmonmouth.org August 14, 7:00 a.m.-7 p.m. Skowhegan State Fair, a family fun event including truck pulls, midway rides, […]
August 12, 2009

Out and About in the Sanford Lakes Region and York County, Maine August 13 to 19

At the Dyer Library Saco Museum August 13, 6:30-9 p.m. Challenges of Invasive Aquatic Plant Infestations, York County Soil and Water Conservation District, learn about the efforts and challenges that lakefront residents face when the waterbody they love is inhabited by an invasive aquatic plant species, […]
August 12, 2009

Out and About in the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine August 13 to 19

Deertrees Theatre in Harrison August 14, 10 a.m. Natural Community Hike at Pleasant Mountain, an introduction to the Ironwood-Oak-Ash woodland communtiy, sponsored by Loon Echo Land Trust, meet at the Ledges Trail trailhead, Mountain Road, Denmark. FMI: 207.647.4352 or http://loonecholandtrust.org August 14, 1:30-5:30 p.m. Harrison Farmers’ […]