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February 23, 2012

Sheepscot Lake, Palermo, Maine: A Quiet Place Nestled in Serene Woods

Turquoise Sky over Sheepscot Lake in Palermo, Maine Sheepscot Lake (aka Sheepscot Pond) in Palermo, Maine, is surrounded by rolling wooded hills. For lakefront property owners this quiet pond nestled in the serene woods is the perfect place to unwind. Lakefront Properties For Sale on Sheepscot […]
July 14, 2011

2010: A Good Year for Water Quality in the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine

The calm before the storm on Highland Lake in Bridgton We’re always thrilled when we receive good reports about water quality in the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine. Such was the case today when the LEA Lake News arrived in the mail. Executive Director of LEA, […]
November 3, 2010

Out and About for the York County/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine, November 4 to 10

Common Thread showing at George Marshall Store Gallery in York Nov 4-6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. “Common Thread: Artists Respond to the Bulman Bedhangings,” George Marshall Store Gallery, 140 Lindsay Road, York. FMI: 207.351.1083, www.georgemarshallstoregallery.com. Nov 4, 7-8 p.m. Book Talk, “The Art of Comforting,” by Val […]
September 8, 2010

Out and About for the York County/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine, Sept 9 to 15

“The Breakwater at Cullercoats,” watercolor by Winslow Homer Sept 9-11, 5-7 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Old York Garden Club’s Standard Flower Show, free, York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, York. FMI: 207.363.2818, www.york.lib.me.us. Sept 9, 6-8 p.m. Introduction to […]
September 3, 2010

Great Fishing on Mousam and other Lakes in Shapleigh, Maine

Goose Pond in Shapleigh, Maine Shapleigh is situated on one of southern Maine’s most popular lakes—Mousam Lake. Pronounced Mouse-am, the lake is part of a chain of ponds and waterways. Square and Goose Ponds feed into Mousam Lake, which in turn serves as the headwaters for […]
September 1, 2010

Out and About in the York County/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine, September 2 to 8

 Katherine Doyle’s image, “Garden, Late Afternoon,” to be auctioned Sept 2, 7 p.m. Alfred Shaker Museum, history talk and tour with Earl and Betty Morrison, Waterboro Historical Society, Shaker Hill Road, Waterboro. FMI: 207.247.5878, www.waterboro-me.net/historical/. Sept 3-5, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday and […]
August 25, 2010

Out and About for the York County/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine, August 26 to September 1

“Monty Python’s Spamalot” on stage at Ogunquit Playhouse August 26-29, all day, Acton Fair, 145th Anniversary, 4-H events, pig scramble, horse and ox pulling, Ms. Acton pageant, parade and more, prices vary, Acton Fairgrounds, 550 Route 109, Acton. FMI: 207.636.2968,  www.actonfair.net. August 26, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. […]
July 28, 2010

Out and About for the York County/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine, July 29 to August 4

Circus Smirkus in Kennebunkport July 29,  11:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Music on Main Street, featuring Doug Mitchell and Pete Finkle, Main Street, Biddeford. FMI: 207.284.8520, www.biddefordsavings.com. July 29-31, 8-10:30 p.m.  “Jesus Christ Superstar,” presented by the Springvale Village Theatre, directed by Forest Nohr, $12/person, $10/children & […]
July 21, 2010

Out and About for the York County/Sanford Lakes Region of Maine, July 22 to 28

Stefanie Powers stars in “SUNSET BLVD” at Ogunquit Playhouse July 22-25, 5 p.m. Thursday-4 p.m. Sunday, Ossipee Valley Music Festival, featuring The Steep Canyon Rangers, The Gibson Brothers, The Claire Lynch Band, Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper, The Bluegrass Gospel Project, The Belleville Outfit, The Good Lovelies, […]