Sebago Lakes Region

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 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. […]
September 30, 2015

Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine Oct. 1-7

“Fryeburg Fair,” Fryeburg Fairgrounds Oct. 1-3, Thursday-Saturday, 9am-9pm, “Cumberland Fair,” large exhibit halls, midway and livestock exhibits. Animal pull events and harness racing, $10/13 and over, $3/seniors Tues. and Thurs, free/12 and under, Cumberland Fairgrounds, 169 Blanchard Rd, Cumberland. FMI: 207-829-5531, www.cumberlandfair.com. Oct. 2-4, Friday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Fri. […]
September 25, 2015

What’s on Tap in the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine?

Maine Lakes Brew Fest at Point Sebago Resort What’s on Tap in the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine? by Leigh Macmillen Hayes The 12th annual Maine Lakes Brew Fest will take place under the tent beside the sparkling waters of Sebago Lake on Saturday, September 26th. […]
September 24, 2015

Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine Sept. 24-30

“Full Moon-Harvest Moon Dinner,” Sunday River, Newry Sept. 25, Friday, 6:30pm, “Full Moon Dinner- Harvest Moon,” Celebrate September’s Harvest Moon with a scenic lift ride to Sunday River’s mid-mountain Peak Lodge. Prior to dinner, sip cocktails on the outdoor terrace before partaking in one of our […]
September 18, 2015
Maine outdoor organizations set to celebrate Great Maine Outdoor Weekend

Maine outdoor organizations set to celebrate Great Maine Outdoor Weekend

Monmouth a la Mode begins at Maranacook Boat Launch in Winthrop, Maine   Maine outdoor organizations set to celebrate Great Maine Outdoor Weekend by Leigh Macmillen Hayes   Twice a year the Maine Outdoor Coalition sponsors The Great Maine Outdoor Weekend. The fall event will occur […]
September 16, 2015

Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine Sept. 17-23

at Schoolhouse Arts Center, Standish Sept. 17-19, Thursday-Saturday, all-day events, “Oxford County Fair,” music, livestock shows, animal pull events, midway, crafts, exhibits and a new harness race track, $5/Thurs, $8/Fri, $10/Sat, free/5 and under, Oxford County Fairgrounds, 68 Pottle Rd, Oxford. FMI: 207-739-2161, www.oxfordcountyfair.com. Sept. 18-20, […]
September 11, 2015

Kayaking the Saco River: From Lovewell Pond to Brownfield Bridge

White Mountains form backdrop for Lovewell Pond, Fryeburg, Maine by Leigh Macmillen Hayes (adapted from a blog post on my Web site: wondermyway.com) My relationship with the Saco River began in 1985 when I was a YMCA camp director in Laconia, New Hampshire. My charges were tweens and […]
September 10, 2015

Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine Sept. 10-16

“Herbal Workshop,” Windham Historical Society, Windham Sept. 10, Thursday, 8pm, “Rusted Root,” hailing from Pittsburgh, PA, Rusted Root is known for their unique fusion of acoustic, rock, bluegrass, world and other styles of music, with a strong percussion section that draws from African, Latin American, and […]