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April 4, 2013
Maine’s Tree Growth Tax Law Worth a Consideration by Lakefront Property Owners

Maine’s Tree Growth Tax Law Worth a Consideration by Lakefront Property Owners

Inviting Waters of Messalonskee Lake in the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine In 1972, the Maine Legislature passed the Tree Growth Tax Law with the intention of providing an incentive for landowners to maintain their forestland, while supporting timber production to supply forest products. Lakefront property […]
April 3, 2013
Out and About in the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine, April 4-10, 2013

Out and About in the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine, April 4-10, 2013

Tim O’Brien to perform at Stone Mountain Arts Center April 4, Thursday, 10:30am & 11:30am, Carnival of the Animals, a PSO Kinderkonzert, With the help of the woodwind quintet and narrator, imagine a huge, musical zoo, $10/person, Olin Arts Center, Bates College, Lewiston. FMI: 207.773.6128, ext […]
April 3, 2013
Out and About in the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine, April 4-10, 201

Out and About in the York/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine, April 4-10, 201

Big Night for Salamanders at Wells Reserve April 5, Friday, 4, 5 or 6pm, Bowl for Kids’ Sake, bowl for one hour to benefit Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Southern Maine, Vacationland Bowling Center, Route 1, Saco. FMI: www.somebigs.org. April 5, Friday, 5-7pm, A Sense of Wonder, […]
April 3, 2013
Out and About in the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine, April 4-10, 2013

Out and About in the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine, April 4-10, 2013

Pond Skimming Championship at Sugarloaf USA April 5, Friday, 7:15-9pm, Cabin Fever Reliever—10th Annual Bluegrass Show, featuring the Katahdin Valley Boys and the Sandy River Ramblers, silent auction and a 50/50 raffle, all proceeds benefit Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area, beverages and full menu available for […]
April 3, 2013
Out and About in the MidCoast Lakes Region of Maine, April 4-10, 2013

Out and About in the MidCoast Lakes Region of Maine, April 4-10, 2013

Sheepscot Valley Chorus to present Brahms’ Requiem April 5, Friday, 6:30-9pm, Open Mic, an all ages, all genres musical event on the big stage, free, The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Avenue, Boothbay Harbor. FMI: 207.633.6855, www.boothbayoperahouse.com. April 5, Friday, 7pm, Slavic Soul Party, […]
April 3, 2013
Out and About in the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine, April 4-10, 2013

Out and About in the Bangor Lakes Region of Maine, April 4-10, 2013

“SPAMalot” at Waterville Opera House April 5-7, Friday-Sunday, times vary, Annual Bangor Garden Show, now known as the BDN Maine Garden Show & Spring Fling, features eight spectacular Gardenscapes and over 50 vendors selling all things gardening. Bangor Auditorium, 100 Dutton Street, Bangor. FMI: 207.947.5555, www.bdnmainegardenshow.com. […]
March 31, 2013
Hikes In and Around Winthrop, Maine

Hikes In and Around Winthrop, Maine

Island Studded Cobbosee Lake in the Winthrop Lakes Region Winthrop, Monmouth and Wayne are three towns in the Winthrop Lakes Region of Maine. Winthrop is “a small town with big character,” located on the shores of Maranacook Lake to the north and Lake Annabessacook to the […]
March 28, 2013
Maine Lakefront Property Owners in Sebago Lakes Region Consider Tar Sands Concerns

Maine Lakefront Property Owners in Sebago Lakes Region Consider Tar Sands Concerns

Summer Sunset on Sebago Tar sands is heavy crude oil mixed with sand, clay and bitumen. It’s thick and sticky and reportedly difficult to extract. Canadian energy companies are mining tar sands oil from the ground in Alberta’s boreal forest. Lakefront Properties For Sale on Sebago […]
March 27, 2013
Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine Mar. 28- Apr. 3

Out and About for the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine Mar. 28- Apr. 3

“Purple Rock Puppets, ” Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center March 29, Friday, all day, New England Ski Day, ski and ride all day for just $19, night tickets start at 3:30pm, $15, Shawnee Peak, 119 Mountain Road, Bridgton. FMI: 207-647-8444, www.shawneepeak.com. March 29, Friday, 7-8pm, […]