August

August 20, 2014

Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 21-27

  “Nitty Gritty Band,” Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield August 21-24, 7:30pm/Thurs.-Sat, 2pm/Sun, “See How They Run,” a typical English Farce, replete with mistaken identities, slamming doors, pithy lines and all-around confusion. Galloping in and out of four doors of an English vicarage are an American […]
August 20, 2014

Out and About for the Sanford/York Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 21-27

“Acton Fair,” Fairgrounds, Acton August 21-24, Thursday-Sunday, “Acton Fair” old time country fair complete with animals, tractors, midway, food and entertainment, $7/adults, free/children under 12, Acton Fairgrounds, Rte. 109, Acton. FMI: 207-636-2968, www.actonfair.net. August 21 – 24, Thursday – Sunday, 8pm/Thurs, Fri, Tues and Wed, 8:30pm/Sat, […]
August 20, 2014

Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 21-27

“DaPonte String Quartet,” Olin Arts Center, Lewiston August 21, Thursday, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., “DaPonte String Quartet Summer Festival – Culture and Catastrophe,” Pianists Frank Glazer and George Lopez joinThis heartwarming story set in the 1940s is of an elderly woman (Carrie Watts)who desires to […]
August 20, 2014

Out and About for the Mid-Coast Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 21-27

  “Adventures in Jazz,” Union Hall, Rockport August 21, Thursday, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., “Footloose,” Tells the explosive story of a young man, who, after moving to a small farming town, is shocked by the town’s rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing, full […]
August 20, 2014
Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 21-27

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 21-27

“Bug Safari,” Woodlawn Museum, Ellsworth August 21, Thursday, 7-10pm, “Scenes & Songs,” a preview of Penobscot Theatre’s Upcoming 2014-2015 season, will include highlights from “The Honky Tonk Angels,” “The Wizard of Oz,” “Guys on Ice,” “The Mystery of Irma Vep,” and more, to reserve complimentary ticket […]
August 17, 2014
Maine Lake Water Quality Testing Points to Fixes to Limit Phosphorus Increase

Maine Lake Water Quality Testing Points to Fixes to Limit Phosphorus Increase

An Intern for Lakes Environmental Association in Bridgton tests water for Gloeotrichia by Leigh Macmillen HayesLast year the Lakes Environmental Association (LEA) hired a researcher to test fifteen lakes in the Sebago Lakes Region of western Maine for Gloeotrichia, “Gloeo” for short, a species of blue-green […]
August 15, 2014
Maine Lakefront Property Owners: Learn To Recognize Invasive Aquatic Plants 101

Maine Lakefront Property Owners: Learn To Recognize Invasive Aquatic Plants 101

Lakefront Property Owners Keep Eyes Out For Invasive Plants Such As European Frog-Bit by Leigh Macmillen HayesIn Maine, we know that plant life in lakes is important for good fisheries. Aquatic plants provide cover and foraging opportunities.   Lakefront Properties For Sale on Mousam Lake   […]
August 14, 2014

Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 14-20

“Arts and Artisans Fair,” Lovell August 14, Thursday, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., “Placeholders,” w Hio Ridge Dance,” Join Denmark’s own Hio Ridge Dance for the World Premiere of a new dance piece, commissioned especially for the DAC, exploring the town of Denmark itself, suggested donation, […]
August 14, 2014

Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Aug. 14-20

“Zucchini Fair,” Saco August 14, Thursday, 7:30 p.m. – 9:15 p.m., “Venticordi Chamber Music Concert,” Admission: $20; $15 for Seniors, $5 for 18 and under, Chamber music for winds and strings with world renowned guest artists. Mozart, Milhaud, Bloom and more! Admission: $20; $15 for Seniors, […]