Summer in Maine calendar of events MAY 8 Learn about lobsters at Maine Wildlife Park, Gray, 287-8000 JUNE 12 Fly Tying & Fly Casting with Trout Unlimited at Maine Wildlife Park, Gray, 287-8000 18-20 Festival FrancoFun, Franco-American Heritage Center, Lewiston, 783-1585 19 Maine Grains & Grapes Festival, Androscoggin Bank Colisee, Lewiston, 783-2249 20 Father’s Day […]

The Upper Andro Anglers Alliance in co-operation with Trout Unlimited will host a free family fishing festival on Saturday, June 5. The festival will be held at Angevine Park on the North Road in Bethel, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. Free casting workshops and fly-tying instruction will be available throughout the […]

Summer in Maine means clambakes, bonfires, strawberries and visitors who come from near and far for a taste of “the way life should be.” Summer in Maine also means digging out the swim trunks and beach towels, dusting off the coolers, filling up the beach bags and backpacks, locating the perfect place to park a […]

The success of an expedition, at least from my perspective, is defined by the moments of bliss, the shared experiences and the friendships that deepen from the moment that the plan is hatched through to the acquisition of whatever goals you had hoped to achieve. Some years ago, a friend decided that he wanted to […]

Anyone who lives in Maine, or who comes to visit, knows that summer is an extra special time in the Pine Tree state. There are countless ways to enjoy this corner of the world. Some people can’t wait to kick back and soak up the sun. Others want to get going and see it all, […]

May 9 Scarborough Downs Mother’s Day: A flower for every mom; reservations required for brunch buffet 12:30 pm. 883-3022; live racing post time 1:30 p.m. with free admission. May 15 Scarborough Downs Preakness Stakes; Second jewel of the Triple Crown, live via simulcast from Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, MD; raffle giveaway; reservations required for […]

You’ve enjoyed going on picnics since you were a kid. Oh, how you loved the foods your mom tucked into the tattered wooden picnic basket. The salads were so crisp, the sandwiches scrumptious and the homemade cookies to die for. Times have certainly changed since then, but the fun of picnics has not. This summer, […]

You’re hiking along happily, taking in the sights and sounds of nature, when suddenly you fall. You got so caught up in the babbling brook, rustling leaves and scampering squirrels that you missed the tree log jutting out in front of you, tripped on it and sprained your ankle. Accidents do happen on hikes, more […]

28th Annual Wilton Blueberry Festival August 6-7 The Western Maine Expo Center will be open all day Friday from 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. with crafters, music, entertainment, food and more. Vendors of Maine-made blueberry products will have their products for sale. Kora Shriners will participate in the festivities for the 10th […]

Maine Agricultural Fairs 2010 Dates JULY July 1-4 Houlton Fair—Houlton July 8-11 Ossipee Valley Fair—So. Hiram July 16-18 Waterford World’s Fair—North Waterford July 22-25 Pittston Fair July 28-31 Monmouth Fair July 30-Aug 8 Bangor State Fair July 30-Aug 7 Northern Maine Fair—Presque Isle AUGUST Aug 6-8 Athens Wesserunsett Valley Fair Aug 8-14 Topsham Fair Aug […]