October

October 9, 2015

164th Annual Fryeburg Fair in the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine: A True Classic

photo credit: Pam Bliss 164th Annual Fryeburg Fair in the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine: A True Classic by Leigh Macmillen Hayes In 1851, local farmers formed the West Oxford Agricultural Society and began a tradition of showing off their produce and animals in Hiram. By […]
October 7, 2015

Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine October 8-14

“Fall Festival,” Sunday River, Newry Oct. 8-11, Sunday-Sunday, 7am/gates open, 9am-9pm/buildings open, 8pm/night shows Mon.-Sat, “Maine’s Blue Ribbon Classic: Fryeburg Fair,” Maine’s largest agricultural fair. Beautiful setting in prime foliage season. Exhibit halls, museum, harness racing and livestock shows, $10/includes night shows, free/under 12, Seniors Citizen’s […]
October 7, 2015

Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Oct. 8-14

“DaPonte Leaf Peepers Concert,” Wells Reserve, Wells Oct. 8-11 and 14, Thursday-Sunday and Wednesday, 2:30pm/Thurs, Sat, Sun, and Wed, 7:30pm/Thurs, Fri. and Wed, 8pm/Sat, “Saturday Night Fever the Musical,” you should be dancing! Humble paint store clerk by day, stallion dance king by night, Tony Manero […]
October 7, 2015

Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine Oct. 8-14

“Swine and Stein Fest,” Downtown Gardiner Oct. 8, Thursday, 7pm, “Master Fiddler – Greg Boardman and Neil Pearlman,” Greg has been one of northern New Englands most influential musicians. Taught the intricacies of regional “Down East” fiddling by Otto Saper and Simon St. Pierre, he is […]
October 7, 2015

Out and About for the Mid-Coast Lakes Region of Maine Oct. 8-14

“48th Annual Fall Foliage Festival,” Boothbay Railway Village Oct. 8, Thursday, 7:30pm, “Musical Variety Show,” solo artists Eric Gagne, Yazan & John Bisbee and band Bad Mariachi, styles include indie-rock, folk and blues, $10/advance, $12-$15/door, Maine Music Mill, 14 Maine St, Ft. Andross, Brunswick. FMI: 207-431-0273, […]
October 7, 2015
Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Regions of Maine Oct. 8-14

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Regions of Maine Oct. 8-14

“Curran Homestead Fall Harvest Festival,” Orrington Oct. 8, Thursday, 7:30pm, “Emerging Works,” dance recital, the University of Maine Dance Department will showcase student choreographed works in progress, free, Minksy Recital Hall, UMO, Class of 1944 Hall, Orono. FMI: 207-581-4703, www.umaine.edu/spa. Oct. 9, Friday, 7:30pm, “Broadway ROCKS […]
October 2, 2015
Fall Color Highlighted By Reflection on Maine Lakes

Fall Color Highlighted By Reflection on Maine Lakes

Autumn colors reflected on Kezar Lake, Lovell, Maine Fall Color Highlighted By Reflection on Maine Lakesby Leigh Macmillen HayesMaine lakefront property owners are fortunate to enjoy the fall array of colors twice—once on the trees themselves and a second time in the reflection on the water. […]