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June 24, 2015

Out and About for the Mid Coast Lakes Region of Maine June 25-July 1

“Strawberry Festival,” Brunswick June 25-27, Thursday-Saturday, various times, “53rd Windjammer Days,” various activities including watching the Windjammer fleet leave the harbor 7am-11am Thursday, oyster shucking contest on Friday, Rocky Coast Road Race on Saturday, and a lighted boat parade, see site for event details, Boothbay Harbor. […]
June 24, 2015
Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine June 25-July 1

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine June 25-July 1

“RedSox Alumni Game,” Bangor June 25, Thursday, 4:30-6:30pm, “Summer Wine at Hill House,” celebrate summer on the grounds of the historic Thomas A. Hill House, this event is an opportunity to gather with friends and fellow members of the historical society while touring the historic home […]
June 19, 2015
White Pine Needle Cast Raises Questions in Maine

White Pine Needle Cast Raises Questions in Maine

Morning Sun on Keoka Lake, Waterford, Maine by Leigh Macmillen HayesAs a Maine lakefront property owner, you may be acutely aware that in recent weeks pine needles have been turning brown and shedding in significant numbers.Driving near Keoka Lake in Waterford recently, it seemed like all […]
June 17, 2015

Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine June 18-24

at Lake Region High School, Naples June 18-21, Thursday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Thurs.-Sat, 2pm/Sun, “On Golden Pond,” Ethel and Norman Thayer return to their summer home on Golden Pond for the forty-eighth year. He is a retired professor, nearing eighty, with heart palpitations and a failing memory—but still as […]
June 17, 2015

Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine June 18-24

at the Hackmatack Theatre, Berwick June 18, Thursday, 8pm, “Tuck & Patti,” after 20 years of making music together as husband-and-wife jazz duo Tuck & Patti, Tuck Andress’s guitar and Patti Cathcart’s vocals blend smoothly into a honed sound all their own. They perform both their […]
June 17, 2015

Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Regions of Maine June 18-24

“Erica Brown & The Bluegrass Connection,” Greene June 18-20, Thursday-Saturday, 5pm-10pm/Thurs, 10am-10pm/Fri. and Sat, “44th Blistered Fingers Family Bluegrass Music Festival,” performers include: The Gibson Brothers, Little Roy & Lizzy, The Cleverlys, Wilf Clark & Misty Mountaineers, The Baker Family, Blistered Fingers and more, $15/Thurs, $20/Sat […]
June 17, 2015

Out and About for the Mid-Coast Lakes Region of Maine June 18-24

“Windjammer Days,” Boothbay Harbor June 18-20, Thursday-Saturday, 2pm/Thurs. and Fri., 7:30pm/Thurs-Sat., “The Full Monty,” based on the cult hit film of the same name, a 10-time Tony Award-nominee, is filled with honest affection, engaging melodies and the most highly-anticipated closing number of any show, $43-$70, Maine […]
June 17, 2015
Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine June 18-24

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine June 18-24

“Walking Tour-Historic Architecture,” Bangor June 19, Friday, 8-11pm, “Contradance,” with music by the Orono Contraband and Dugan Murphy calling, all ages welcome; all dances taught, beginners’ session at 7:30pm, $8, $20/families, Unitarian Universalist Church, 120 Park Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-941-9727, www.bangorcontra.org. June 20, Saturday 8-9:30am, “Birding […]
June 12, 2015
Lakes Environmental Association Educates Students Through Hey You! Cruise on Long Lake in Naples

Lakes Environmental Association Educates Students Through Hey You! Cruise on Long Lake in Naples

Almost Summer on Long Lake, Naples, Maine by Leigh Macmillen HayesShouts of “Hey You!” echo across Long Lake in Naples each June as sixth grade students in the Sebago Lakes Region who have completed the Lakes Environmental Association’s Living Connections Program enjoy a cruise on the […]