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Page 2. Index Page 3. Advertiser Locations Page 4. Art Walk LA- Lewiston Franco Center - Lewiston Community Little Theatre - Auburn Page 5. Mac’s Grill - Auburn Page 6. Theatre at Monmouth- Monmouth Franks- Lisbon Fore Seasons - Turner Highlands - Turner Page 7.
Great dining and Outdoor Activities- Lisbon
Page 8. Vista of Maine- Greene Page 9. Lobstah - Fun Facts Page 10. Senator Inn & Spa Cloud 9 Restaurant- Augusta
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Page 14. Cook’s Lobster & Ale House - Bailey Island Odd Duck FSE- Brunswick Page 15. Bath Heritage Days Music Festival - Bath Band Camp 10 Music and Pyro City - Hallowell Page 16. Sudbury Inn - Bethel The Lost Gull - Oxford The Weathervane - Readfield Page 17. Fiore - Bar Harbor, Brewer, Rockland, Freeport, Brunswick, Lewiston Pgs. 18/19 Victor Block - Huts & Trails Page 20.
Rangeley, a gem in the heart of Maine The Shed - Rangeley Oquossoc Marine - Oquossoc Sarges - Rangeley Kersey Real Estate - Weld Morton & Furbish Agency - Rangeley Hight Family of Dealerships - Farmington & Skowhegan Lafleur’s Restaurant - Jay
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Gardiner Surf-n-Turf - Gardiner Aunt Gin’s Restaurant - Whitefield Hathaway Mill Antiques - Waterville Cabot Mill Antiques - Brunswick
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Plenty to Love in the Bath-Brunswick Region Pepper’s Landing - Brunswick Otto’s On The River - Augusta
Page 22. 2019 Maine State Fair Schedule Outdoor Heritage Museum - Oqussoc Village, Rangeley
Page 13. Winners Sports Grill & OTB - Brunswick Chocolate Church Arts Center - Bath
Page 23. Rangeley Wellness Pavilion Page 24. Bald Mountain Camps
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WHAT IS ART WALK LA? LA Arts, the arts agency of Lewiston and Auburn, Maine, is pleased to present Art Walk LA on the final Friday of each month from May through October. The event turns downtown L/A into a lively arts district with art, crafts, live music, and delicious food at more than 20 venues. LA Arts is also a founding and facilitating member of Arts & Culture Lewiston Auburn (ACLA), a collective of 19 arts and cultural organizations in central Maine. Looking for something to do in L/A? Check out the ACLA page of our website: www.laarts.org. And check our Facebook page for current exhibitions in the LA Arts Gallery and upcoming events in the LA Arts Downstage.
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Golden Anniversary Season
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Great dining and outdoor activities await you in Lisbon The tow n of Lisbon, Maine, is conveniently located between the coastal community of Brunswick and the metropolitan cities of Lewiston/Auburn. Nestled along the Androscoggin River, Lisbon boasts excellent dining, unique retail and first-rate outdoor recreational options. Located in the historic Moxie building, Frank’s Restaurant and Pub pays tribute to the history of Lisbon and provides a family friendly atmosphere with a hardy American menu. Just up the road, Flux Restaurant has perfected “farm to table” cuisine and provides a unique selection of dining options with an assortment of craft beer. Chummy’s Diner provides classic diner fare for breakfast and lunch, and the Railroad Pub has a fantastic menu with live music options all summer under
the outdoor tent. Blending excellent food with retail, Bonneau’s Sausage Kitchen makes their world-renowned sausage right in Lisbon. Stop by their retail location on Main Street for a great selection of products. Lisbon also boasts the Maine Art Glass Studio and Insect Museum, featuring a stellar collection of stained-glass products created here in Maine and a huge selection of exotic insects. Eastcraeft on Main Street offers new boutique styles for women, carefully curated consignment, and locally made goods. On a rainy day, Walt’s Place offers a full selection of arcade and virtual reality gaming, including a mechanical bull. If outdoor activities are what you seek, Lisbon offers a 337-acre wooded park, a breathtakingly picturesque four-mile walk/bike trail
system, the world famous Moxie Festival, as well as a vibrant outdoor summer concert series. Beaver Park offers activities such as swimming, picnicking, fishing, seven miles of hiking/cross-country ski trail, and a fitness course with exercise stations at three different locations along the one-mile course as well as abundant wildflowers and wildlife. The Lisbon Trail System consists of a total of four miles of bicycle and pedestrian trails. The trails can be accessed at either end or in the middle via Lisbon Community School or Miller Park. The paved trails will take you by farmland, the Sabattus River and the Androscoggin River, which offers scenic views and bird watching. Benches, picnic tables and dog waste stations are available along the
Lisbon’s Concerts in the Park are a very popular Sunday evening attraction
trail. From July 12 to 14, Lisbon comes alive with the threeday Moxie Festival. Featuring Friday night fireworks, Maine’s longest parade, a 5k road race, Saturday night concert and Sunday morning car show this weekend is full of activities for all ages. Visit www.moxiefestival. com for details. Finally, wrap up your summer weekends with the Lisbon Concerts in the Park series. Located at MTM park, this free music series on Sunday nights in July and August features a wide variety of musical genres from week to week with talented musicians from all over New England. Food trucks and a large playground provide that perfect final touch to your Sunday activities. Learn more at Lisbon Concerts in the Park on Facebook.
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“Lobstah”- Not just a coastal thing in Maine “FUN FACTS”
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harvesting or non-commercial lobster license without being a State of Maine resident. ... At the same time, non-commercial license holders cannot submerge over 5 traps for lobsters at any given time in the coastal waters of Maine; the total traps of five include traps for crabs 6. Is too much lobster bad for you? Overall, lobster eaten in moderation is a he a lt hy source of prot e i n , v it a m i ns and minerals, but it does have its drawbacks. A 1-cup serving has 71
percent of an entire day’s upper recommendation of cholesterol and 31 percent of the sodium 7. Is there a size limit on lobsters in Maine? The maximum legal length of a lobster is 5 inches carapacelength; which are called “jumbos”. The maximum size limit is regulated to protect the breeding stock. ... The most plentiful and most popular size of Maine Lobster is between 1 1/4 – 1 1/2 pounds each. 8. How long can lobsters live? 100 years. Lobsters usually feed on bottom dwellers like clams, snails, and crabs. Lobsters live in the murk and mud at the bottom of the ocean. Lobsters can grow up to four feet long and weigh as much as 40 pounds. It is believed that lobsters can live as long as 100 years.
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1. When is Lobster Season? Lobsters are harvested year-round in Maine. The majority are caught between late June and late December when the lobsters are the most active. 2. Lobster’s are cheaper in Maine than anywhere else partly, of course, because it doesn’t have to be shipped very far. But beyond that, soft-shell lobsters (the sweeter, more desirable kind) are not as hardy as hard-shells, so they can’t be out of the water for as long. 3. Does Maine have the best lobster? Maine has warm waters which results in Maine lobsters being a little soft. With the water being a bit warmer but not too warm allows for a better tasting lobster and the meat being more tender 4. How much meat in a live lobster? A 1 1/2 pound hard-shell lobster will yield about 1 1/3 cups of cooked meat. 5. Can I catch lobster in Maine? You cannot receive a crab
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10 minutes from L.L. Bean: There is plenty to love in the Bath-Brunswick Region Just north of the iconic main store of L.L. Bean in Freeport, you will find one of Maine’s great treasures, the Bath-Brunswick region. Though the region is named for it’s two largest communities, the region itself encompasses 16 communities in total and together they have lots for visitors to see and do. It begins in Brunswick, the largest community, and home to Bowdoin College, The USS Monsoor, Zumwalt-Class Destroyer built At Bath Iron Works. Maine State Music Theater and Brunswick Landing- with over 100 businesses spaces in the state, with the which is a former Naval Air and 1,800 employees. No- Brunswick Mall, which is Station that has been con- toriously, downtown Bruns- anchored on one end by a verted into a thriving busi- wick has one of the largest large wooden gazebo which ness center for innovation and most utilized green hosts weekly concerts in
the summer and dozens of community events annually. Add to that over 30 restaurants on Maine Street alone highlighting no less than 16 ethnic cuisines, and you have found something for everyone. Bath on the other hand is quintessential historic downtown, with buildings and a layout that echo the history of this shipbuilding city. Still an active waterfront and home to General Dynamics/Bath Iron Works, Navy-commissioned Zumwalt Class destroyers are being built everyday in their massive facility. Bath is also home to
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Giant’s Stairs and Land’s End are two great places to start and accessible to all. That only scratches the surface though. We also have hundreds of miles of walking trails, award-winning golf courses, two of the most popular beaches in the state with Popham Beach (Phippsbu rg) and Reid State Park (Georgetown). We have chartered boat
Maine Maritime Museum, which is frequently ranked as a top ten maritime museum in the world. With exhibits that speak to the history of shipbuilding and it’s present status in our communities, Maine Maritime Museum runs hundreds of activities annually including boat tours, educational classes and demonstrations. The downtown of Bath has dozens of shops, restaurants and parks, and in those parks you can find three nights of live entertainment weekly in the summer. Bath is known for their seasonal community festivals, with the biggest one being the Independence Day celebra-
tion called Heritage Days. Topsham is a retail destination, especially for many holiday shoppers, as the Topsham Fair Mall has four dozen national and regional chains. Topsham is also home to some wonderful recreational opportunities with dozens of walking trails in the Cathance River Preserve and designated bicycle lanes on many roads. Harpswell is a glorious rocky-coast village with dock-to-table seafood restaurants, and 360-degree postcard quality visuals in the summer. If you want to explore the rocky coast and see what makes us unique,
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Maine Lakes Region Area
Planning a vacation and looking for lakes and mountains? Look no more! We have it all here for you in the Lakes Region of Maine! With a combination of Long Lake, Brandy Pond, the Songo River and Sebago Lake, you’ve got a full day of boating on 42 miles of water! For a quieter water-way experience head to Moose Pond, Highland Lake, Crystal Lake, Kezar Lake, Panther Pond, Raymond Lake, Crescent Lake, Parker Pond or Thomas Pond. Do you see why we are called the Lakes Region? Self-proclaimed as a “visitor favorite”, our area offers many kinds of accommodations from the very popular Bed and Breakfast, Motels, Cabins, Cottages, and an abundance of Campgrounds! Enjoy our endless amenities; restaurants, ice cream stands, movie theatre, drive-in the-
atre, specialty shops, art galleries and our famous paddleboat, the Songo River Queen! Most importantly, don’t go home until you enjoy our famous Maine lobster available at almost every eating establishment! Outdoor opportunities abound. Kayaks, Pontoon Boats, Motor Boats and Jet Skis bring fun and excitement when cruising the waterways. Bike, hike, golf or bird watch. Whatever you do, be sure to bring along your camera to capture some amazing photos! If taking it easy is more your style, visit covered bridges, tour a museum, attend a theatrical performance or simply relax in a hammock by one of our lakes listening to the loons. Whether you’re looking for an active outdoor vacation or a peaceful family retreat, The Greater Bridgton area offers something for everyone.
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Huts & Trails:
Putting a Little Comfort into Roughing It Victor Block
Several fishermen cast their flies into western Maine’s misnamed Dead River which – along with a 16-mile-long stretch of exciting white-water rafting – is known for outstanding catches of trout and salmon.Outdoor adventurers pedal mountain bikes over trails that traverse dense pine and white birch forests passing hikers who, like me, prefer to experience nature at a slower pace. Not far away, people paddle kayaks and canoes
past a group of bathers basking in the sun on a remote sandy beach. Welcome to a typical summer day with Maine Huts & Trails. In the words of its mission statement, that non-profit organization “provides inviting backcountry experiences among Maine’s Western Mountains, inspiring reverence for the Northern Forest, modeling environmental stewardship and strengthening the local economy.” Residents of, and visitors to, Western Maine are fortunate to have access to such a world-class operation. Maine Huts & Trails has opened 80
miles of pathways that connect four “huts.” They’re the first of what eventually will be as many as a dozen structures connected by a 180-mile trail corridor, spaced at comfortable distances from each other for summer hikers and bikers and winter cross-country skiers and snowshoers. The fall foliage season provides a special treat for those seeking to immerse themselves in, rather than just viewing from far away, Mother Nature’s annual spectacular Technicolor extravaganza. Anyone who visits one of these “huts” soon realizes that the word hardly
describes those structures. “Lodges” would be a much better fit. Each site consists of a main building that contains a kitchen, dining room, and shower and lavatory facilities. Separate bunk houses offer a combination of semi-private (two beds plus a loft bed) and group sleeping quarters for up to 12 people. For day visitors out for a stroll on weekends, the reward that awaits them at their destination is a tasty made-from-scratch lunch at budget-stretching prices. After my most recent hike to the Poplar Stream Falls hut with my wife and a friend, we chose from a full menu of sandwiches, several entrees, freshly baked bread and beverages. For overnight visitors, a full dinner and hot breakfast are included in the price. Typical evening entrees might include braised beef, burritos and a vegan selection, accompanied by soup and sides, and followed by dessert treats. Breakfast may range from French toast with bacon to blueberry pancakes and sausage. An inviting feature of
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the trails for hikers is that in many places they’re wide enough for two people to walk side-byside. In winter, groomers pack the snow to ease the way for Nordic skiers and snowshoers. In places the trails run alongside, and occasionally cross bridges over, narrow rivers and narrower streams. Here a path rims a lake shoreline that provides access to canoe and kayak excursions. There, hikers pass a lovely waterfall which creates a pool deep enough for a refreshing — some would say ice cold – dip. Side paths and loops lead to even more remote woodlands, and stone steps built into steep hillsides provide welcome
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relief for leg muscles. Given the secluded areas where the trails and huts are located, animal spotting is a favorite pastime. Flagstaff Lake has been home to as many as six nesting pairs of eagles and more than two dozen pairs of nesting loons. Another 36 species of birds have been identified in the vicinity of the Poplar Stream Falls hut. Among four-legged critters that have been seen around the huts and along trails are moose, deer and fox. If this description leads you to think that the huts and trails experience is all about outdoor exercise of one kind or another, think again. A series of cultural, historic and nature-based workshops is offered,
geared to various groups and interests. Some programs are free for overnight guests, while a small fee is charged for others. Adding to knowledge about the outdoors is a value-added attraction of the Maine Huts & Trails experience. But to me, an even greater appeal is the setting of the huts themselves, and the walks, bike rides, skiing and snowshoeing through the wilderness between them. Comments in the hut guest books indicate that I’m far from alone in that sentiment. For example, one visitor to the Poplar Stream Falls hut wrote: “It was a great pleasure to enjoy a wonderful feast in such a beautiful setting
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after a magnificent hike through the woods.” Another overnight guest admitted that she showed up with an I-pod because she anticipated that there would be little to entertain her at the hut. After settling into the solitude and unspoiled nature around her, she added that she never took the device out of her knapsack. If you’re interested in sharing that experience, summer rates for an overnight stay, two home-cooked meals and use of the hut facilities begin at $99 per adult and $49.50 for children 15 and younger. For more information or to make reservations, call (207) 265-2400 or log onto mainehuts.org.
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Rangeley he Lakes region is an extraordinarily special place - a true fourseason gem tucked away in the mountains of Western Maine. What makes the region so special is different to different people and it is that diversity that makes for its broad appeal and keeps
so many folks returning, generation after generation. What originally put the Rangeley region - home of over 100 lakes and ponds - on the map was the trophy brook trout, drawing those from near and far. What has kept them coming back to the legendary region with a rich and storied outdoor
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dard, but what the region has to offer is surprisingly expansive and diverse. The region takes great pride in its awardwinning restaurants and accommodations as well as the museums focused on regional history and culture. For those who want to enjoy the great outdoors, the region is home to about 170 miles of snowmobile trails, offers world class fishing and has many hiking trails for all skill levels. Rangeley was designated as an official Appalachian Trail Community in 2012 and celebrates in September with the Appalachian Trail Town Festival. There are 2 golf courses, a library, a wellness center, several churches and a bowling and entertainment center. The water activities in summer and snow activities in winter provide endless possibilities for enjoying the outdoors. Nowhere are the fall colors more vibrant than in the western Maine mountains. A visit to the
SUMMER 2019 Rangeley region in the autumn months is sure to leave you in awe of Mother Nature’s remarkable display of color. The Rangeley region has no traffic lights, but puts on a spectacular show each night with its breathtaking sunsets and dazzling night sky. On occasion, there is even the opportunity to be mesmerized by the Northern Lights. The Rangeley region has no
Shop Stay Dine Play Maine shopping malls, but is home to a number of shops that offer quality, unique items not found elsewhere. The Rangeley region does not have a Cineplex, but it does have a theatre that boasts both outstanding live performances and movies. Often, the best entertainment comes from watching a mother moose with her young, gangly twins, watching loons at work diving for their dinner or
simply watching the sun rise in the eastern sky and hearing what seems like the roar of fluttering wings of a passing bird in the still, quiet early hours of the day. Take a drive along the 35-mile Rangeley Lakes National Scenic Byway - a great way to meander through the mountains and lakes and take in the spectacular scenic vistas, the wildlife and villages along the way.
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Kersey Real Estate 506 West Side Rd., Weld, ME 04285 5 Our listings of Maine camps are in the heart of great hunting, �ishing, sno� mo�iling, ATVing and skiing. For more info go to: www.kerseyre.com or call 207 -585-2411 today!
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2019 MAINE STATE FAIR SCHEDULE
July 4 - July 7 ......................................................Houlton Fair Houlton July 11- July 14 ..................................Ossipee Valley Fair South Hiram July 19 - July 21 .....................Waterford World’s Fair North Waterford July 25 - July 28 ..................................................Pittston Fair Pittston July 25 - August 3 ........................................Bangor State Fair Bangor August 6 - August 11 ......................................Topsham Fair Topsham August 8 - August 17 ....................Skowhegan State Fair Skowhegan August 17 - August 24 .............................................Union Fair Union August 21- August 22 ................................Maine Farm Days Clinton August 22 - August 25 .............................................Acton Fair Acton August 22 - August 25 .............Piscataquis Valley Fair Dover-Foxcroft August 25 - September 2 .................................Windsor Fair Windsor August 29 - September 2 ................................Blue Hill Fair Blue Hill August 30 - September 2 ..............................Harmony Fair Harmony August 31 .................................................Springfield Fair Springfield September 5 - September 8 ...................Clinton Agricultural Clinton September 6 - September 8 ........................Litchfield Fair Litchfield September 11 - September 14 ................Oxford County Fair Oxford September 13 - September 15 ......New Portland Fair New Portland September 15 - September 21 ............Farmington Fair Farmington September 20 - September 22 ..............Common Ground Fair Unity September 22 - September 28 Cumberland Fair Cumberland Center September 29 - October 6 .............................Fryeburg Fair Fryeburg
Outdoor Heritage Museum
“Best Outdoor Museum P SHO In New England” T F I G -Yankee Magazine PL NEWUS THR EXH EE IBIT S “One of the Best Museums in Maine” -Trip Advisor
Open 10-4 pm Wed.-Sun. during the months of May, June, Sept. & Oct. And 7 days a week in July and August
Corner of Routes 4 & 17 in Oquossoc Village, Rangeley, Maine www.rangeleyoutdoormuseum.org 207-864-3091
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14 log cabins which can accommodate 2-8 people comfortably
125 Bald Mountain Rd., Oquossoc
864-3671
DINING HOURS: Monday- closed Tuesday - Sunday lunch & dinner 11am - 9pm
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