Fryeburg

August 27, 2011

The Glorious Ruins of the Cumberland and Oxford Canal in the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine

Songo Lock in Naples,  the only working lock that remains of the Cumberland and Oxford Canal Throughout the Lakes Regions of Maine reflections of the past are evident, including remnants of the Cumberland and Oxford Canal. Lakefront Properties For Sale on Sebago Lake View Vacation Rentals […]
July 28, 2011

Enjoy the Natural Bounty of the Sebago Lakes Region

Moored boats on Long Lake, Harrison, Maine in the Sebago Lakes Region While shopping for lakefront property near Sebago Lake State Park, traveling through the region on your way to North Conway, New Hampshire and the White Mountains, or Freeport, Maine and L.L. Bean, we know […]
June 16, 2011

Explore Bridges to the Past in the Lakes Regions of Maine

 Hemlock Covered Bridge over the old course of the Saco River, Fryeburg, Maine by Leigh Macmillen Hayes While searching for a lakefront property vacation home in the Lakes Regions of Maine, take some time to explore our covered bridges, like Hemlock Bridge in Fryeburg. Originally there […]
May 19, 2011

Wildfires of 1947 Forever Changed the Lakes Regions of Maine

Everything sparkles on Little Ossipee Lake in Waterboro  Around the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine, a discerning eye can detect evidence of the catastrophic wildfires of 1947. Pine trees growing en masse and homes or public buildings lacking historical significance are ready indicators of that week […]
August 29, 2010

Lovewell Pond and Saco River in Fryeburg, Maine, offer Recreation Opportunities

Lovewell Pond in Fryeburg, Maine Developed along the Saco River, Fryeburg is proud to be “The Oldest Town in Oxford County,”  Maine. Originally called Pequawket (Pigwacket), Fryeburg is packed with history, recreational opportunities and great mountain views. The battle of Pigwacket (Pequawket), known as “Lovewell’s Fight,” […]
April 21, 2010

Out and About in the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine, April 22 to 28

Richie Havens still moving mountains with his voice and guitar April 22, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Earth Day Celebration, clean-up Bridgton, Bald Pate Hike, Kite Making, Mother Earth Graffiti Wall, and more, Bridgton Community Center, Depot Street, Bridgton. FMI: 207.647.3116, www.mainelakeschamber.com. April 23, 8 p.m. “The Falstaff […]
November 30, 2009

Lovewell Pond, Fryeburg, Maine: Home to Fishing, Boating and Fighting

Lovewell Pond in Fryeburg, Maine, with Mt. Tom in the background Lakefront property owners know that history abounds on Fryeburg’s Lovewell Pond, in western Maine. Lovewell Pond was the site of a fight between Native Americans and colonists in 1725, and a difference of opinion between […]
October 7, 2009

Fryeburg Fair is the “Maine” Attraction This Week in the Sebago Lake Region of Maine

It’s Fair Week in Fryeburg, Maine! Known as Maine’s Blue Ribbon Classic, the Fryeburg Fair is an 8-day agricultural fair held on 185 acres in the Saco River Valley. Gates open at 7 a.m. and night shows begin at 8 p.m. This year’s night entertainment includes […]
October 2, 2009

The Fryeburg Fair Kicks Off Sunday, Plenty to See and Do for Visitors to the Sebago Lakes Region

This year’s edition of the Fryeburg Fair, Maine’s Blue Ribbon Classic, kicks off this Sunday, October 4 with a horse show, sheepdog trials, and firemen’s muster and ends next Sunday, October 11th, with a heifer show, a pig scramble, and harness racing. In between, every day is chock full […]