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Maine for the New Yorker

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Follow the Roosevelt Trail

Many of the Maine sites important to Roosevelt are open to visitors today. Read more »
The Birth of Sugarloaf

An excerpt from the new book The Story of Sugarloaf tells the story of Sugarloaf/USA's first gondola, as important an event in the history of the Mountain as cutting the first trail in 1950 Read more »
You Alone in the Maine Woods

This trusty orange book may be as vital to your surviving in the woods as a Swiss Army knife. Read more »
Messing About in Boats

Camden was home to a one-night wooden boat festival of sorts on Thursday, as classic sailing yachts stopped by on their way to the Eggemoggin Reach Regatta in Brooklin. Read more »
Small Knitting Projects for Warm Days

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How to Prevail in Dicey Vacation Situations

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Close Calls: Nick in the Drink

Normally this section is not a big deal for an experienced kayaker during normal summer flows of 2400 to 3400 cfs. But on this day, the extra water did not make things any easier. Exterminator Hole was ugly, while in the Crib, there was no way... Read more »
An Eco-Spirituality Retreat in Maine

An excerpt from Exploring the Spirit of Maine: A Seeker's Guide, by Karen Batignani Read more »
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Upcoming Events

Archaeological Field School - Session Two
08.21.2008 to 08.21.2008

Limit 15 students per session. The field school will focus on a foundation of one of the "out" buildings of unknown use present during the...

Blistered Fingers Family Bluegrass Music Festival
08.21.2008 to 08.24.2008

A slew of acts get their fingers blistered — Goldwing Express, the Bluegrass Diamonds, Acoustic Blue, Borderline Bluegrass, Crossover, and lots more

Blistered Fingers Family Bluegrass Music Festival
08.21.2008 to 08.24.2008

Goldwing Express, the Bluegrass Diamonds, Acoustic Blue, Borderline Bluegrass, Crossover, are just a few of the acts picking and grinning in Sidney.

Cabinet of Curiosities: The Museum, Science Collections, and You
08.21.2008 to 08.21.2008

This exhibit, curated by the museum’s co-chief scientists, Paula Work and David Work, shows the many facets of the museum’s science...

DSQ Boothbay Chamber Music Festival at the Gardens
08.21.2008 to 08.21.2008

Three different performances by the DSQ and guest artists. Picnic suppers will be available by pre-order, and a-la-carte selections will be...

Frost Farm Gallery art exhibition
08.21.2008 to 08.21.2008

August 1 - August 30. Local landscapes in oil, watercolor and pencil by Noel Watson. Opening reception from 5-8 pm on Friday, August 1 at Frost...

Louise Nevelson
08.21.2008 to 08.21.2008

A collection spanning forty years of the Rockland artist and famed American sculptor. The collection shows the artist’s career in sculpture,...

Maine Wildlife Park
08.21.2008 to 08.21.2008

Guaranteed to see a Moose at Maine Wildlife Park in GrayAre you looking for Maine wildlife? The Maine Wildlife Park in Gray, owned and operated by...

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