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January 1, 2015

DIY: Build Your Own Wherry To Row On Maine Lakes

Row, Row, Row Your Boat on Highland Lake, Bridgton, Maine by Leigh Macmillen HayesImagine this—you love to row in front of your Maine lakefront home, you own your own rowing shell, BUT you see some drop dead gorgeous wooden shells a few guys have built and […]

December 30, 2014

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

“Guided Snowshoe Hike,” Heald-Bradley Pond Reserve, Lovell Jan. 1, Thursday, 9am-4pm, “Carter’s Last Stand Celebration of Nordic Skiing in Maine,” Guided xc ski and snowshoe tours, kids event, hearty chili and chowder lunch, Fireside Chat about history of Nordic skiing in Maine benefit the Ski Museum […]

December 30, 2014

Out and About for the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 1-7

“Lobster Dip,” Old Orchard Beach Jan. 1, Thursday, 11am, “Kennebunk’s Polar Plunge,” The Atlantic Plunge is one of Caring Unlimited’s major annual fundraisers. All money raised through registration, pledges, and donations help to sustain Caring Unlimited’s programs and services, ensuring that we are able to provide […]

December 30, 2014

Out and About for the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 1-7

“Winters Farmers’ Market,” Lewiston Jan. 3, Saturday, 9am-12pm, “Book Sale, Boutique and Breakfast,” Stop by for coffee or tea, and quiche or a scone, visit with your neighbors and shop at our ongoing book sale and boutique. We add books to the sale every month. All […]

December 30, 2014

Out and About for the Mid-Coast Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 1-7

“Mother/Daughter Tea Party,” Maine Dance and Fitness, Topsham Jan. 1, Thursday, 10-11am, “First Day Hike,” Join us for a leisurely 0.3 mile guided walk to enjoy “Winter in the Woods” and learn how plants and animals survive the cold winter months. Wear warm clothes and sturdy […]

December 30, 2014

Out and About for the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine Jan. 1-7

“Beavers in Winter,” Fields Pond Audubon Center, Holden Jan. 2 and 3, Friday and Saturday, 7pm/Friday, 9pm/Saturday, “Bob Marley,” “Maine’s Own Comedian”’s comedic bits are mostly about life in Maine. In addition to stand-up comedy, he has also appeared as Detective Greenly in the movie The […]

December 28, 2014

Woody Fungi: Nature’s Recycler Near Maine Lakefront Properties

Sky over Thompson Lake by Bonnie Jackson by Leigh Macmillen HayesFungi (fun’-ji or fun’-gi) are the most dominant decomposers of our ecosystem in Maine. Without them, we would suffocate in a pile of dead and dying biological matter that wouldn’t decay–Think mountains upon mountains of […]

December 25, 2014

Antique Heirloom Canoes Lovingly Refurbished in Maine

Sandy Bottom of Sands Pond, Denmark, Maine by Leigh Macmillen Hayes Do you have an old canoe that has fallen into disrepair sitting off to the side of your Maine lakefront cabin? Daniel Eaton of smallboat shop on Hio Ridge in Denmark, Maine, is a craftsperson […]

December 24, 2014

Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine Dec. 25-31

“Music for a Medieval Christmas,” Norway Dec. 26, Friday, 8am, “Burnt Meadow Hike,” moderate hike with Denmark Mountain Hikers, free, meet at 8am at the Denmark Congregational Church, Main Street, Denmark. FMI: 207-756-2247, www.bridgton.com. Dec. 26, Friday, 9pm, “Frank Santos, Jr.,” comic hypnotist, be amazed when […]