ExperienceMaine Summer2017

Publisher RICHARD J. WARREN Senior Editor, Special Sections MATT CHABE

summer 2017

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CONTENTS 02 MUSIC & CONCERTS Listen up! It’s a great time to be a music fan in Maine.

06 HIKE QUODDY HEAD STATE PARK 08 MAINE LIGHTHOUSES

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10 EAT & DRINK Whoopie pies, red hot dogs, lobster – it’s all on tap this summer.

15 FARMERS MARKETS 20 FILM, THEATER & DANCE Discover what’s coming to a stage near you.

27 HIKE BURNT ISLAND 28 ACTIVE & OUTDOORS Hike and paddle your way through the great outdoors.

32 VISIT A MAINE PARK 35 HIKE QUAGGY JO MOUNTAIN 36 ART, MUSEUMS & EDUCATION Art walks and studio events open to the public.

40 MUSEUMS NEAR YOU 42 HIKE RANGE POND STATE PARK 44 KIDS & FAMILY Find fun the whole family can enjoy together. bangormetro.com

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MUSIC & CONCERTS

Waterfront Concerts at the Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion in Bangor The summer season is already well underway, but from Memorial Day to August, the schedule is jam-packed at the Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion in Bangor. Concerts include Tool on May 27 (sold out), Jack Johnson on June 7, Nickelback on July 7, Rod Steward and Cyndi Lauper on July 14, Sam Hunt on July 21, the Rise Above Fest July 21-22, the Dropkick Murphys and Rancid July 27, OneRepublic and Fitz and the Tantrums Aug. 5, and REO Speedwagon and Styx Aug. 20. Tickets for all Waterfront Concerts are available at waterfrontconcerts.com.

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Waterfront Concerts at the Maine State Pier in Portland Waterfront Concerts also has a jam-packed summer set for the Maine State Pier, right on the Waterfront in downtown Portland. Shows include Volbeat May 13, the Disco Biscuits May 26-27, Primus and Clutch July 25, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo July 26, Joe Bonamassa Aug. 11 and the Goo Goo Dolls Aug. 16. Tickets for all Waterfront Concerts are available at waterfrontconcerts.com.

Thompson’s Point Portland A beautiful piece of land on the banks of the Fore River, Thompson’s Point has a scalable capacity of 2,500 to 5,000 for concerts and festivals, within close proximity to downtown Portland. Concerts include Foster the People June 9, Ween June 10, the Shins June 16, Michael Franti & Spearhead June 20, My Morning Jacket July 11, Elvis Costello July 24, Fleet Foxes July 27, Wilco July 30 and Glass Animals Aug. 3. Thompson’s Point is booked by the State Theatre, also in Portland.

Cool Sounds Concert Series and Outdoor Market Bangor Starting in late June and running through early August, each Thursday in downtown Bangor an array of musical acts perform on the streets, with an accompanying outdoor artisan’s market featuring crafts, food, home goods and other fun things. The events are free and open to the public, with the market set for 5 to 8 p.m. and the concerts at 6 p.m. For more information, visit downtownbangor.com.

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Bay Chamber Concerts Summer Music Festival Camden, Rockport and Rockland

Kneisel Hall Chamber Music Festival Blue Hill For two months beginning in late June, Kneisel Hall, the beautiful summer school for nascent classical music prodigies, hosts a series of concerts featuring chamber music performed by world class musicians. For a full schedule of the Friday and Sunday festival concerts, and to reserve seats, visit kneisel.org.

For one week in August, the midcoast hosts a dazzling array of classical music and jazz concerts. Bay Chamber Concerts, the venerable organization that hosts year round music and cultural events in Camden, Rockport and Rockland. Begin your day with an hour of Bach at Pascal Hall, take in a special afternoon performance at a unique venue, or relax with a glass of wine at Union Hall in the evening while an extraordinary ensemble enraptures the audience.

A full schedule and tickets can be found online at baychamberconcerts.org.

North Atlantic Blues Festival Rockland Harbor Park One of the most fun, relaxed weekends in Maine has got to be the annual North Atlantic Blues Festival, which features two full days of great live music, and two full nights of grownup fun on the club crawl through downtown Rockland. Headliners this year include Shemekia Copeland and Walter Trout. The festival this year is set for July 15-16. Tickets are $58 for the weekend or $33 for a single day; visit northatlanticbluesfestival.com for more info.

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American Folk Festival coming Aug. 25-27

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American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront The 15th edition of the American Folk Festival on the Bangor Waterfront promises to be similar to previous ones — a world class event, taking place on Bangor’s beautiful Penobscot River. Musicians representing a colorful array of world traditions will perform, lots of fantastic food will be served, and plenty of shopping and peoplewatching is there to be enjoyed.

This year’s festival is set for Aug. 25-27; for information, visit americanfolkfestival.com.

Bangor Band concerts various locations around Bangor For more than 150 years, the Bangor Band, composed of a number of musically-inclined community members, has entertained audiences of all ages with a program of marches, standards, pop songs and more. Concerts this year — all free and at 7 p.m. — are set for June 13 at the Bangor Public Library, June 20 and 27, July 18 and Aug. 1 and 8 on the Bangor Waterfront, July 4 in Pickering Square, July 11 at the Collins Center for the Arts in Orono, and July 25 at the Chapin Park Block Party in Bangor. A full list of concerts can be found online at bangorband.org.

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HIKE QUODDY HEAD STATE PARK

By Aislinn Sarnacki / BDN Staff

Easy to moderately difficult, depending on the trails you explore in the park, which is home to about 5 miles of trails. The trails closest to the parking areas are wide and surfaced with gravel, making them smooth and easy to walk. Farther from the parking areas, the trails become narrow, hilly and rough, with an abundance of exposed tree roots and rocks.

DIFFICULTY HOW TO GET THERE

The park is located at the end of South Lubec Road in Lubec. You’ll reach a fork in the road and a brown sign for Quoddy Head State Park. If you veer left, you’ll find a parking area atop a hill near the West Quoddy Head Lighthouse. If you veer right, you’ll find another parking lot at a picnic area by the water. These parking areas are close together, so if you’re going for a hike, it really doesn’t matter which one you use.

Handicapped parking is located beside the lighthouse and picnic area.

INFORMATION

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On the easternmost peninsula of the United States, Quoddy Head State Park features the historic red-and-white striped West Quoddy Head Lighthouse, as well as about 5 miles of hiking trails that vary in difficulty and visit stunning outlooks along the rocky coastline. The 541-acre park, which is open for day use only, also features interpretive displays, a bog boardwalk, picnic areas, restrooms and a cobblestone beach.

For more information and Maine hikes, Bangor visit Metro &actoutwithaislinn.bangordailynews.com.

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TOUR A MAINE LIGHTHOUSE HANCOCK COUNTY Baker Island Light Cranberry Islands Present lighthouse built: 1855 Discontinued: 1955 Relighted and automated: 1957 Accessibility: Grounds are open to the public; lighthouse is not.

Bear Island Light Northeast Harbor Present lighthouse built: 1889 Discontinued: 1981 Relighted and automated: 1989 Accessibility: Not open to the public; best viewed by boat.

Burnt Coat Harbor Light Swan’s Island Present lighthouse built: 1872 Automated: 1975 Accessibility: Grounds are open to the public; lighthouse is not.

Dice Head Light Castine Present lighthouse built: 1829 Discontinued: 1935 Relighted: 2008 Accessibility: Grounds are open to the public; lighthouse is not.

Eagle Island Light Deer Isle Present lighthouse built: 1839 Automated: 1959 Accessibility: Not open to the public; best viewed by boat.

Egg Rock Light Winter Harbor Present lighthouse built: 1875 Automated: 1976 Accessibility: Not open to the public; best viewed by boat.

Great Duck Island Light Frenchboro Present lighthouse built: 1890 Automated: 1986 Accessibility: Not open to the public; best viewed by boat.

Indian Island Light Rockport Present lighthouse built: 1875 Discontinued: 1934 Accessibility: Not open to the public; best viewed by boat.

Mount Desert Rock Light Frenchboro Present lighthouse built: 1847 Automated: 1977 Accessibility: Not open to the public; best viewed by boat.

Prospect Harbor Light Prospect Harbor Present lighthouse built: 1891 Automated: 1951 Accessibility: Not open to the public.

Pumpkin Island Light Little Deer Isle Present lighthouse built: 1854 Discontinued: 1933 Accessibility: Not open to the public; best viewed by boat.

Winter Harbor Light Winter Harbor Present lighthouse built: 1857 Discontinued: 1933 Accessibility: Not open to the public; best viewed by boat.

KNOX COUNTY Brown’s Head Light Vinalhaven Present lighthouse built: 1857 Automated: 1987 Accessibility: Grounds are open to the public; lighthouse is not.

Curtis Island Light Camden Present lighthouse built: 1896 Automated: 1972 Accessibility: The island is a public park accessible only by boat. Lighthouse is not open to the public.

Goose Rocks Light North Haven Present lighthouse built: 1890 Automated: 1963 Accessibility: Not open to the public; best viewed by boat.

Heron Neck Light Vinalhaven Present lighthouse built: 1854 Automated: 1982 Accessibility: Not open to the public; best viewed by boat.

Indian Island Light Rockport Present lighthouse built: 1875 Discontinued: 1934 Accessibility: Not open to the public; best viewed by boat.

Isle au Haut Light Isle au Haut Present lighthouse built: 1907 Automated: 1934 Accessibility: Grounds are open to the public; lighthouse is not.

Marshall Point Light Saint George Present lighthouse built: 1857 Automated: 1971 Accessibility: Parking lot.

Grounds are open to the public; lighthouse is not. The Marshall Point Lighthouse Museum in the keeper’s house is operated by the St. George Historical Society.

Owls Head Light Owls Head

Grindle Point Light Islesboro

Present lighthouse built: 1825 Automated: 1989 Accessibility: Parking lot.

Grounds are open to the public; lighthouse and keeper’s house are not.

Present lighthouse built: 1874 Discontinued: 1934 Relighted: 1987 Accessibility: Grounds are open to the public; lighthouse is not.

The Sailor’s Memorial Museum in the keeper’s house is open during the season.

Rockland Breakwater Light Rockland Present lighthouse built: 1902 Automated: 1964 Accessibility: Open weekends in the summer.

WASHINGTON COUNTY

Saddleback Ledge Light Vinalhaven

Present lighthouse built: 1823 Automated: 1974 Accessibility: Not open to the public; best viewed by boat.

Present lighthouse built: 1839 Automated: 1954 Accessibility: Not open to the public; best viewed by boat.

Tenants Harbor Light Saint George Present lighthouse built: 1857 Discontinued: 1933 Accessibility: Not open to the public; best viewed by boat.

Two Bush Islands Light Spruce Head Present lighthouse built: 1897 Automated: 1964 Accessibility: Not open to the public; best viewed by boat.

Whitehead Light Saint George Present lighthouse built: 1852 Automated: 1982 Accessibility: Not open to the public; best viewed by boat.

WALDO COUNTY Fort Point Light Stockton Springs Present lighthouse built: 1857 Automated: 1988 Accessibility: Parking lot.

Lighthouse is within Fort Point State Historic Site. Lighthouse and Fort Pownall are not open to the public.

Matinicus Rock Light Matinicus Island Present lighthouse built: 1857 North light discontinued: 1924 South light automated: 1983 Accessibility: Very limited, as the island is maintained by a bird sanctuary.

West Quoddy Head Lighthouse.

Libby Island Light Machiasport

Little River Light Cutler Present lighthouse built: 1876 Discontinued: 1975 Relighted: 2001 Accessibility: Not open to the public; best viewed by boat.

Lubec Channel Light Lubec Present lighthouse built: 1890 Automated: 1939 Accessibility: Not open to the public; best viewed by boat.

Machias Seal Island Light Cutler Present lighthouse built: 1832 Accessibility: Not open to the public; best viewed by boat.

Monhegan 189320 Moose Peak Light Jonesport Present lighthouse built: 1851 Automated: 1972 Accessibility: Not open to the public; best viewed by boat.

Narraguagus Light Milbridge Present lighthouse built: 1853 Discontinued: 1934 Accessibility: Not open to the public, best viewed by boat.

Nash Island Light Addison Present lighthouse built: 1874 Discontinued: 1981 Accessibility: Not open to the public, best viewed by boat.

Petit Manan Light Near Milbridge Present lighthouse built: 1855 Automated: 1972 Accessibility: Not open to the public; best viewed by boat.

West Quoddy Head Light Lubec Present lighthouse built: 1857 Automated: 1988 Accessibility: Grounds are open to the public; lighthouse is not.

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Whitlocks Mill Light Calais

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Present lighthouse built: 1910 Automated: 1969 Accessibility: Not open to the public; best viewed from the St. Croix River Rest Area on Route 1 in Calais.

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EAT & DRINK Bangor’s Beer Festival: Tap Into Summer Bangor Waterfront Beer lovers, unite. Spread the glory of malt and hops and come to Bangor during the first week of summer — Saturday, June 17, to be exact — for the third annual Tap Into Summer Beer Festival, organized by the Greater Bangor Convention and Visitor’s Bureau and planned for the Bangor Waterfront.

20 Maine breweries, music beer and much more; tickets are $25 in advance/$40 day of for general admission, or $50/$65 for VIP access. The night before, June 16, is also the sister event: Wine on the Waterfront, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. For info, visit visitbangormaine.org

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Maine Whoopie Pie Festival Dover-Foxcroft Maine’s sweet treat—recognized by the state of Maine, no less —gets its day in the sun each summer in Dover-Foxcroft, with the seventh annual Whoopie Pie Festival, set this year for Saturday, June 24. Admission is just five bucks (free for kids 12 and under) and festival-goers can sample a multitude of Maine-made whoopie pies, from traditional to red velvet to oatmeal cookie and many more. There’s music, games and crafts, too. For information, visit mainewhoopiepiefestival.com.

Kneading Conference Skowhegan Who doesn’t love bread? Bread, grains, flour, farms and all the stuff around it are the focus of the annual Kneading Conference, set this year for July 2628 at the Somerset Grist Mill and the Skowhegan Fairgrounds. There’s workshops and panels, and an artisan bread fair, among lots of other freshbaked programming. For information, visit kneadingconference.com.

Machias Wild Blueberry Festival Machias One of the sweetest festivals in the state is in Machias, in the heart of Down East Maine. The Machias Wild Blueberry Festival, set for Aug. 18-20, doesn’t need a midway or rides or anything like that: just good folks, good fun and good food. There’s a truly dazzling selection of desserts made from the most Maine of treats: blueberries. There’s music, performances, suppers and much more, too. For more information, visit machiasblueberry.com.

Ployes and Muskie Festivals Fort Kent Every August for the past 8 years, the Greater Area Fort Kent Chamber of Commerce has held a Ploye Festival in conjunction with the area businesses holding a Muskie Derby. During this weekend, it’s all about Ployes, the iconic Acadian buckwheat pancake, and Muskies. One of the featured events is the making of the world’s largest ploye — and trust us, it’s a big one. This year’s event is set for Aug. 11-13; for more information, visit fortkentchamber.com. bangormetro.com

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EAT & DRINK Maine Red Hot Dog Festival Dexter

Maine Lobster Festival Rockland Well, to be fair, this is as much a great summer festival in general, as it is a food event – but oh, the food. After you enjoy the rides and all the great music from nationally known bands, there’s lobster a go go. The annual lobster recipe cooking contest, a beer and wine tasting, and lobster dinners and rolls for days. Celebrate the most iconic of Maine treats in the middle of the summer on the beautiful Midcoast. This year’s festival is set for in Rockland’s Harbor Park; for more info and admission prices, visit mainelobsterfestival.com.

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This festival celebrating that beloved Maine delicacy — the red hot dog — is set for Aug. 12 in Dexter. Activities include a giant inflatable obstacle course, live music, cooking contests, auctions, children's activities, a rubber ducky race, beer and food tents, and of course, plenty of red hot dogs and a red hot dog eating contest. For more information, visit redhotdog.org.

Eastport Salmon Festival Eastport For three days at the end of the summer, the salmon — the prized fish of anglers worldwide, and one that can be caught in eastern Maine’s rivers and streams — is celebrated and consumed in vast quantities in beautiful Eastport. This year’s Eastport Salmon Festival is set for Sept. 2-4, with the centerpiece event being the big salmon barbecue on Sunday. For more information, visit eastportsalmonfest.com.

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VISIT A FARMERS MARKET Augusta Farmers' Market Turnpike Mall

Corner of Whitten Road and Western Ave., Turnpike Mall Wednesdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m., and Saturdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m., mid-May through October

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Bangor Farmers' Market

Abbot Square, across from the Bangor Public Library, 108 Harlow St. Sundays 11 a.m.-2 p.m., May through November

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Bangor's European Market

Sunnyside Greenhouse, 117 Buck St., across from Bangor Auditorium parking lot Year round – Saturdays 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Ohio Street Farmers' Market Bangor Grange Hall, 1192 Ohio St.

Bethel Farmers' Market

Greenspace next to Norway Savings Bank, at junction of Route 2 and Parkway, 1 Park St., Saturdays, 9 a.m. -1 p.m., late May through October

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Blue Hill Farmers' Market

First Congregational Church Parking Lot Wednesdays 3-5 p.m., Fridays 9:3011:30 a.m., June through October.

Saturdays 9-11:30 a.m., Saturday market open from late August to mid-October.

Boothbay Farmers' Market Town Commons

Thursdays 9 a.m.-12 p.m., May to October

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Bowdoinham Farmers’ Market Merrymeeting Grange Hall

Wednesdays 2-6 p.m., mid-May to mid-October

Saturdays 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., May through October

Bar Harbor's Eden Farmers' Market

Brewer Farmers' Market

Sundays 9 a.m.-noon, mid-May through October

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Tuesdays-Fridays 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and Saturdays 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., May through October.

Bath Farmers' Market

Bridgton Farmers’ Market

YMCA Parking Lot, Main Street

Waterfront Park on the Kennebec River, behind Main Street Saturdays 8:30 a.m.-12 noon, May through October

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Belfast Farmers' Market

Waterfall Arts parking lot, 256 High St. and downtown Belfast First Friday of the month, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., May through October

Brewer Auditorium parking lot

Bridgton Community Center, Depot Street Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

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Brooklin Farmers’ Market 6 Bay Road

Thursdays 3-5 p.m.

Brooksville Farmers’ Market

Brooksville Community Center parking lot Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.-noon

Brunswick Farmers' Market

On the mall, Main Street, Brunswick May to Thanksgiving, Tuesdays and Fridays 8 a.m.- 2 p.m.

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Bucksport Bay Farmers' Market Post Office parking lot, Main St.

Thursdays 2-6 p.m., mid-May through October

Sunrise County Farmers' Market On the town green in Calais

Tuesdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m., mid-June to mid-October

Contact Ted Carter: 207-454-3896

Camden Farmers' Market Behind the Knox Mill

Saturdays 9 a.m.-12 p.m., May-October; Wednesdays 3:30-6 p.m., June through September

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Carmel Farmers' Market

Carmel Snowmobile Club, Route 69 Fridays 9 a.m.-1 p.m., starting mid-May

Casco Farmers’ Market On the Casco Village Green, in front of the library

June to September, Thursdays 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

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Castine Farmers’ Market Town Common, School Street

Thursdays 9-11:30 a.m., June to September

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Cumberland Farmers’ Market Cumberland Town Hall Complex, 290 Tuttle Road

Mid-May through October, Saturdays 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

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Damariscotta Farmers’ Market Rising Tide Parking Lot

Mondays 3-6 p.m., June through September

Dexter Farmers’ Market

P&L Country Grocery parking lot, Route 7 Fridays 9 a.m.-1 p.m., June through October

Contact Doug and Carolyn Pike: 207-379-3163, pikefarm@tds.net

Deer Isle Farmers’ Market

Parking Lot of the Old Elementary School Wednesdays 9:30-11:30 a.m., June through September

Contact Eliot Coleman: ecoleman@hughes.net

Dover Cove Farmers’ Market 1033 South Street, Dover-Foxcroft

Tuesdays, 2-6 p.m., Saturdays, 9 a.m.1 p.m.

Eastport Market Day

Sutherland Overlook Park on Water Street Saturdays, 11 a.m. -1 p.m. late June through September

Contact Sally Erickson: 207-853-2087

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North Haven Farmers’ Market The Ball Field

Saturdays, 9-11 a.m.

Norway Farmers' Market

Parking lot behind Fare Share Coop

Ellsworth Farmers' Market

Kennebunk Farmers' Market

Acadia Realty parking lot

Thursdays 2-6 p.m., mid-May to October

Saturdays 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. May through October Maine Community Foundation parking lot on Mondays 2-5:30 p.m., and Thursdays 2-5:30 p.m., mid-June through October.

Grove Street parking lot, next to Village Pharmacy

Orono Farmers' Market

Saturdays 8 a.m.-1 p.m., May to mid-November

Fairfield Farmers’ Market

Kingfield Farmers’ Market

Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon, May through Thanksgiving and Tuesdays 2-5:30 p.m., starting the 4th week in June and ending the last week of October

Nazarene Church parking lot

Wednesdays 2-6 p.m., Saturdays 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Farmington Farmers’ Market Courthouse parking lot

kennebunkfarmersmarket.org Schoolhouse Gallery, Main Street Wednesdays, 3-5 p.m.

Kittery Community Market Post office parking lot

Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon

Sundays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Freeport Farmers' Market

In the Moose Lot located between the L.L. Bean Flagship and Home stores Fridays 1-5 p.m., June to September

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Lewiston Farmers' Market

Wednesdays 3-6 p.m. May through October

GardinerFarmersMarket.org South Street, in the Public Park between Baxter Memorial Library and The Gorham Times Saturdays 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. May through October

On the riverbank at the foot of Winthrop St. Tuesdays 4-8 p.m., June through October

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Hampden Farmers' Market Town Office

Fridays 2-6 p.m., late May to Thanksgiving

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Fridays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Poland Regional H.S. Student Parking Lot Mid-June to October, Fridays 2- 6 p.m.

Portland Farmers' Market Deering Oaks Park Monument Square

Lovell Farmers’ Market Wicked Good Store, Route 5

Lubec Farmers’ Market Downtown Lubec

7 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays

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Presque Isle Farmers' Market

Aroostook Center Mall in the Sears parking lot Mid-May to mid-October, Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

9 a.m-1 p.m. Saturdays

Princeton Farmers’ Market

Machias Valley Farmers' Market

Princeton Ball Field Thursdays, 3:30-6 p.m., June-October

On the dike across from Helen's Restaurant, 76 U.S. 1

Main Street Park

Harrison Farmers’ Market

Poland Farmers' Market

April through October, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturdays

Madison Farmers’ Market

Tuesdays, 4-7 p.m.

Corner of Hathorn Park, across from the Church of the Nazarene

Saturdays 9 a.m.-noon

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Harrington Family Health Center

Pittsfield Farmers' Market

Intersection of Route 52 and Route 173

Fridays 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m., mid-May through October

Harrington Farmers’ Market

Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

pittsfieldfarmersmarket.org

facebook.com/lewistonfarmersmarket

Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Hallowell Market

American Legion, Depot Street

Mid-June to mid-October, Sundays 10 a.m. -1 p.m.

Lincolnville Farmers’ Market

Greater Gorham Farmers' Market

Phillips Market and Faire

Mondays 2-6 p.m., Thursdays 2-6 p.m., May through October

Town Square

The Common on Route 201

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Bates Mill 5 Corner of Mill St. and Main St.

Lincoln Farmers’ Market

Gardiner Farmers' Market

Steam Plant parking lot, College Avenue

Sundays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Rangeley Farmers’ Market

Corner of Route 4 and South Shore Drive Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Richmond Farmers’ Market Richmond Riverfront Fridays, 3:30-6 p.m.

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Rockland Farmers’ Market

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Milbridge Farmers’ Market

Thursdays 9 a.m.-12:30, mid-May through October

Hermon Farmers' Market

Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon

Thursdays 2-6 p.m., beginning May 29 thru October

Northeast Harbor Farmers' Market

Harrison Town Office parking lot Fridays, 1-5 p.m.

Camden National Bank parking lot

Danforth’s Pizza

Harbor Park, off Main Street

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Rumford Farmers’ Market Exchange Street

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Behind the Kimball Terrace Inn

Houlton Community Market

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Saco Farmers’ and Artisan’s Market

Late May through October, Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

New Gloucester Community Market

Saturdays 7 a.m.-noon

Market Square

facebook.com/houltonmarket

Thursdays 9 a.m. -12 p.m., late June to Labor Day

Thompson's Orchard, 276 Gloucester Hill Rd

Fridays 1-7 p.m.

Saco Valley Shopping Center

August through mid-October, Sundays 11 a.m.– 3 p.m.

Scarborough Farmers’ Market

Fridays, 9 a.m.-noon

Newport Farmers' & Artisans' Market

June through October, Sundays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Jonesport Farmers’ Market

Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m., May to mid-October

Islesboro Farmers’ Market

Sears parking lot, Moosehead Trail

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Searsport Farmers’ Market Penobscot Marine Museum Tuesdays, 3-6 p.m.

Thursdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

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Skowhegan Farmers’ Market Somerset Grist Mill, corner of North and High Streets

Saturdays 9 a.m.-1, May through October and Wednesdays 3-6 p.m., June-October

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South Portland Farmers’ Market City Hall Parking Lot, 25 Cottage Road

Mid-May through October, Sundays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Southwest Harbor Farmers’ Market In the St. John’s Church parking lot

Fridays 9 a.m.-1 p.m., mid-June to Columbus Day

Steep Falls Farmers’ Market, Standish Gazebo Park in Standish Village

Saturdays 9 a.m.-2 p.m., May-October

Stonington Farmers’ Market

Island Community Center parking lot Fridays 10 a.m.-12 p.m., mid-May to mid-October

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Sullivan Farmers’ Market

Sullivan Recreation Center, Route 1 Fridays 3-6 p.m.

Thomaston Farmers’ Market Thomaston Academy, 60 Main St. Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Union Farmers’ Market On the town common

Fridays, 3-6 p.m., late May to mid-October

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Unity Market Day

Unity Community Center, 32 School St. Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m., May to Thanksgiving

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Waldoboro Farmers’ Market

Checking out the goods at Bangor's European Market on Buck Street.

Cider Hill Farm

Wednesdays, 3-6 p.m.

Washington Grange Farmers’ Market Evening Star Grange, off Route 220 Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Downtown Waterville Farmers’ Market

Concourse parking lot, downtown Thursdays 2-6 p.m., mid-April through Thanksgiving

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Wayne Farmers’ Market

Village Green next to post office Saturdays 9 a.m.-noon, through Labor Day

Westbrook Farmers’ Market

Saccarappa Park, between 869 and 901 Main St. April through November, Thursdays and Fridays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

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Winter Harbor Farmers’ Market Village Green

Tuesdays 9 a.m.-noon, through Labor Day

Yarmouth Farmers’ Market Town Hall Green, 200 Main St.

Thursdays, 3-6 p.m., late May through October

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THE PAGES CONTINUE TO TURN IN THE BUCKSPORT HISTORY BOOK AS YEAR THREE post-paper mill unfolds in Bucksport, economic development efforts continue to surge as this community blossoms. Main Street Bucksport, a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization modeled after groups with established success records in Belfast, Rockland and Gardiner, Maine, is officially up and running, and supported by private, business and municipal donations. Under the expert leadership of Executive Director Brook Minner, this group’s focus is on downtown redevelopment, and has created and/or will manage several annual events proven to bring traffic and money into the town.

MSB also works with local businesses and merchants in any way needed to help with promotion, development and more. Visit mainestreetbucksport.org.

December 2016 saw a record number of community activities, culminating in a busy holiday season in local shops, and a parade boasting 15 floats gliding down Main Street on one of the coldest night of the year — with hundreds lining the street to cheer them on. Community spirit is running at an all time high, proudly enjoying the success of the high school Robotics Team as they compete in the world high school robotics championship in May, and celebrating the high school’s Unified Basketball Team for earning the Northern Maine Championship in their initial season.

The Lighthouse Arts Center, a 9,000 square foot mecca on Main Street for artists, kids and adults alike, celebrated their grand opening in April. In reclaiming this critical downtown space, owner/ artist Kathryn James is making a major contribution to the town and its growing emphasis on art and cultural events.

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Lighthouse Arts Center, in addition to gallery, education and retail space, will be one of the venues for the many cultural events scheduled for the year. Downtown Bucksport will be the hot spot to visit all year, hosting the Third Annual Bucksport Art Festival on August 12, Wednesday on Main events from June 14 to Sept. 27, the Second Annual International Marine Film Festival Sept. 29 to Oct. 1, and the biggest of all, the Bucksport Bay Festival July 2123, which this year will celebrate Town Milestone Years: the Town of Bucksport’s 225th, the Buck Memorial Library’s 130th and the Bucksport Bay Area Chamber’s 20th. It’s a weekend long, fun packed event created to embrace Bucksport’s history and showcase its future, offering fabulous Maine musicians, crafts, food and more. Visit bucksportbaychamber.com for schedules.

The Town of Bucksport continues to enhance opportunities at the Industrial Park, and mill site demolition is nearly complete, bringing inquiries, ideas and conversation around the repurposing of the former paper mill’s 270+ acres.

Bucksport’s central location at the mouth of the Penobscot River, good schools, shops, restaurants and independent bookstore, progressive Municipal management, its many outdoor facilities, hiking and nature trails, and spectacular waterfront are the perfect ingredients for that elusive lifestyle missing for so many — to find community, serenity, opportunity — all in an affordable, safe environment that’s family, young professional and retiree friendly. See more at bucksportmaine.gov and better yet, come for a visit to personally experience all that Bucksport offers.

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FILM, THEATER & DANCE The Full Monty Penobscot Theatre, Bangor The last show of the 2016-2017 season at the Penobscot Theatre Company truly bares it all: “The Full Monty,” the musical version of the movie, is set for June 15 through July 9, and features a cast of singing and dancing fellas that, by the end of the show, strip down to nothing but a smile. This irreverent, naughty show runs for a full month at the Bangor Opera House. For tickets, visit penobscottheatre.org or call 942-3333.

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Opera House Arts at the Stonington Opera House The eclectic, world-class, often thrilling arts programming at the Stonington Opera House each summer is one of the best things to see in Maine all year. In addition to incredible live music from classical, jazz and rock bands, children’s performances and other entertainment, OHA will stage Tennessee Williams’ “The Glass Menagerie,” Shakespeare’s “Henry IV” and the beloved musical “The Fantasticks.” Performances begin in late June and continue through early September. A full schedule can be found online at operahousearts.org.

The Theater at Monmouth summer performances Monmouth The Theater at Monmouth is a reliable supplier of excellent repertory theater in Maine each summer, at its beautiful, historic performance space in the small central Maine town of Monmouth. This summer’s plays include Richard Greenberg’s “Three Days of Rain,” “The Learned Ladies” by Moliere, “Red Velvet” by Lolita Chakrabarti, and “Othello” and “Macbeth” from Shakespeare. There’s also a family show, “My Father’s Dragon,” by Dawn McAndrews. Performances begin on July 1 and run through Aug. 20; visit theateratmonmouth.org for information.

Improv Acadia Bar Harbor You never know if you might be seeing a future “Saturday Night Live” cast member, or the next star of a YouTube viral hit when you go to a show at Improv Acadia in Bar Harbor. This high energy improv comedy company has for more than a decade offered nightly laughs for tourists and locals alike. You never know what you’re going to get — that’s the whole point. For more information, visit improvacadia.com.

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River City Cinema outdoor movie series Pickering Square, Bangor Bangor’s own community film organization, River City Cinema, has for more than a decade hosted free movies on the big screen in Pickering Square. Screenings are at sundown on Fridays from late June through early August; bring a lawn chair and snacks, though popcorn and drinks are available to buy.

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Ten Bucks Theatre Shakespeare Under The Stars

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Ten Bucks Theatre returns to the Bard this summer with three weekends of outdoor performances of Shakespeare’s “The Merry Wives of Windsor.” Performances are set for July 20-22 and July 27-20 at Indian Trail Park in Brewer, and Aug. 3-6 at Fort Knox State Park in Prospect. For more information, like Ten Bucks Theatre on Facebook.

The diversity of selection and mix of high-profile and low-profile is what you’d come to expect from a worldclass film festival; that it’s held in Waterville, Maine and is as laid-back as a family gathering just adds to its charm.

This year’s Maine International Film Festival runs from July 14-23 and features premieres, special selections, directorial retrospectives and panel discussions, from Maine directors and from heavy hitters, who in years past have included Martin Scorsese, Richard Linklater and Robert Altman. A full schedule is online at miff.org.

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HIKE BURNT ISLAND

By Aislinn Sarnacki / BDN Staff

DIFFICULTY HOW TO GET THERE

INFORMATION

Moderate. The island is home to about 5 miles of trails and gravel roads. Rocks and exposed roots make for tricky footing in some areas, and the trails travel over hilly and uneven terrain.

Burnt Island is one of the Georges Islands, which lie about 4 miles south southwest of Port Clyde is Muscongus Bay. They include Allen, Benner, Davis, Burnt and Little Burnt islands. Its coordinates are 43867946, -69.290137. The dock, beach and island caretaker house is on the north side of the island. If you’re turned away from the ocean on the sandy beach (to the left of the dock), the Loop Trail is straight ahead, across the lawn.

Burnt Island is one of the many islands included in the Maine Island Trail, a 375mile recreational waterway that connects more than 200 islands and mainland sites open for day visits or overnight camping along the entire coast of Maine. Burnt Island itself is privately owned and open for day visits. Those wishing to stay overnight must acquire special permission through the Maine Island Trail Association.

For more information and Maine hikes, visit actoutwithaislinn.bangordailynews.com.

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ACTIVE & OUTDOORS Bark For Life Bangor The American Cancer Society’s Bark For Life is a noncompetitive walk event for dogs and their owners to raise funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society's fight against cancer. Bring your best canine friend and enjoy a fun-filled day starting with a walk, and then continuing with demonstrations, contests, and games.

This year’s event is set for Saturday, June 3 at the Hollywood Casino Raceway at Bass Park in Bangor.

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Portland Sea Dogs minor league baseball games Hadlock Field, Portland Batter up! Maine’s very own minor league baseball teams play in Portland’s Hadlock Field, and with affordable tickets and concessions, it’s a perfect way to enjoy the great American pastime on a balmy summer evening with the whole family. Check www.milb.com for a full schedule of games, all summer long.

Acadia Birding Festival Mt. Desert Island Bird-lovers and watchers descend on Mt. Desert Island in the late spring for four days of unfettered access to the feathered friends of the island.

Participants can visit special sites to catch a glimpse of anything from warblers and woodpeckers, to arctic terns and the iconic puffins. This year’s festival is set for June 1-4; for more information or to register for various events, visit acadiabirdingfestival.com.

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ACTIVE & OUTDOORS Nordic Trail Festival Presque Isle

Thoreau-Wabanaki Trail Festival Greenville The Thoreau-Wabanaki Trail Festival commemorates the history of the Wabanaki people and poet, philosopher and naturalist Henry David Thoreau’s three trips into the Maine Woods, promoting the understanding, appreciation, and stewardship of Maine’s unique cultural heritage and natural resources. Music, lectures, cruises on Moosehead Lake, nature walks and more. The event is set for July 13-16; visit nredmoosehead.org for a schedule of events.

This outdoor adventure weekend, set for July 21 and 22, features mountain bike races and biathlon in the Presque Isle area, sponsored by the Nordic Heritage Center in Presque Isle. Events include a single track and a downhill mountain bike race, a biathlon event and youth races, as well as musical entertainment, a craft beer garden, kids activities and fireworks on Saturday night. For more information, visit nordictrailfestival.com.

Open Farm Day

Tough Mountain Challenge

Statewide

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Take your family to see just what happens on one of Maine’s many farms—from big agricultural producers to hyper-local small farms. Open Farm Day, set for Sunday, July 23, lets you see how your food is made, with many farms offering demonstrations, displays, farm-raised products for sale and animals and crops to experience. Activities may include barn and field tours, milking, hay rides, petting zoos, nature trails, beautiful scenery, samples for tasting and refreshments. Check getrealmaine.com for a full list of farms.

The Tough Mountain Challenge, set for July 29 at Sunday River Ski Resort, is an adventure obstacle race that tackles alpine terrain and throws in natural and man-made challenges. It's just four miles in length, but when you're running up a mountain under an arsenal of snow guns or scrambling through the mud, it will feel much longer and live up to its name. You’ve certainly got to be in shape. To register, visit toughmountain.com.

Trek Across Maine from Newry to Belfast The Trek Across Maine annual cycling event is set for June 16-18, and will feature numerous cycling teams from all over the state, riding over the course of three days from Sunday River Ski Resort in Newry to Steamboat Landing in Belfast. There’s a $65 registration fee and a $550 fundraising goal for each cyclist, all of which goes to help the American Lung Association. For information, visit action.lung.org.

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VISIT A PARK NEAR YOU AROOSTOOK COUNTY Allagash Wilderness Waterway Beachcombing

The Allagash in Aroostook & Piscataquis Counties • 207-941-4014 Open all year

Bicycling

Canoeing/Kayaking

Owls Head • 207-941-4014 Open all year

Liberty • 207-589-4255 Open May 15–Oct. 1

PENOBSCOT COUNTY Baxter State Park

Horseback Riding Hunting

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Motorized Boating

Acadia National Park

Picnicking

Mount Desert Island • 207-288-3338 Open all year

Playground

Millinocket • 207- 723-5140 Open all year

Penobscot Narrows Observatory & Fort Knox Katahdin Woods & Waters

Prospect • 207-469-7719 Open May 1–Oct. 31

Swan Lake State Park

RV Dumping Station

Swanville • 207-525-4404 Open Memorial Day–Labor Day

Holbrook Island Sanctuary Brooksville • 207-326-4012 Open all year

Swimming Trailered Boat Launch

Wildlife

Moose Point State Park Searsport • 207-548-2882 Open Memorial Day–Oct. 1

Patten • 207- 456-6001 Open all year

RV Hookups

WiFi

Lake St. George State Park

Presque Isle • 207-768-8341 Open May 15–Oct. 15

Hiking

Showers

Fort Point State Park

Warren Island State Park

Aroostook State Park

Fishing

Sea Kayaking

WALDO COUNTY Stockton Springs • 207-941-4014 Open Memorial Day–Labor Day

Penobscot Bay • 207-941-4014 Open Memorial Day–Sept. 15

Bird-watching Camping

Owls Head State Park

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WASHINGTON COUNTY

Lily Bay State Park

Cobscook Bay State Park

Lily Bay • 207- 695-2700 Open May 15–Columbus Day

Dennysville • 207-726-4412 Open May 15–Oct. 15

Lamoine State Park Lamoine • 207-667-4778 Open May 15–Oct. 15

Peaks-Kenny State Park

KNOX COUNTY

Dover-Foxcroft • 207-564-2003 Open May 15–Oct. 1

Quoddy Head State Park Lubec • 207-733-0911 Open May 15–Oct. 15

Birch Point State Park Owls Head • 207-941-4014 Open Memorial Day–Labor Day

Camden Hills State Park Camden • 207-236-3109 Open May 15–Oct. 15

Penobscot River Corridor Greenville • 207-695-3721 Open all year

Roque Bluffs State Park Roque Bluffs • 207-255-3475 Open May 15–Oct. 1

Shackford Head State Park Eastport • 207-941-4014 Open all year

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SO MANY ACTIVITIES IN NORTHERN MAINE Courtesy of Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce NORTHERN MAINE is a great place to spend time all year round, but the summers are even better. With wide expanses of land and roads less traveled, you can get away from the congestion, relax, breathe fresh air, stargaze, and enjoy beautiful vistas and amazing sunsets.

For those willing to explore, there’s lots to see and do in the area surrounding our two cities, Caribou and Presque Isle. If you enjoy fishing, boating, hiking, mountain biking, motorcycle rides, ATV trips, bicycling, flying kites, playing in the water, or just relaxing, there are opportunities for you in Central Aroostook County.

On Thursdays from June 1 to September 7, you’ll find free entertainment either in Presque Isle or Caribou. The two cities are coordinating their Thursdays on Sweden and Rocking on Riverside parties.

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Each week locales will have bands, food vendors and more stretched along streets in the downtown areas. Caribou kicks the season off on June 8 with Rock Dox. If Thursday night is busy, stop by Riverside Park in Presque Isle for “Movies in the Park” every other Friday. For all of these events, you may want to bring your own chairs and bug repellent.

Fridays and Saturdays, visit our public markets to obtain fresh produce, herbal formulas that have been used since the mid-1800s, and other unique items crafted in the area.

Join us for hot air balloon rides, tethered rides, music, movies, children’s activities, food, shopping and more during the 14th Annual Crown of Maine Balloon Fest on August 24-27. This festival provides all sorts of fun for pilots,

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passengers and onlookers. For more information, follow “Crown of Maine Balloon Fest” on FaceBook or visit crownofmaineballoonfest.org.

The Caribou Marathon, the northeastern-most USATF certified marathon in the U.S., happens on Sunday, Sept. 17. A full weekend of activities is planned, including a half-marathon and a marathon for kids. Wheelchair and hand cycle racers are welcome. For more information, visit caribouraces.com or follow “RUN Caribou” on FaceBook.

For information on accommodations, facilities, transportation or just about anything else, visit the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce at 3 Houlton Road in Presque Isle. Or call (207) 764-6561, or visit centralaroostookchamber.com or find us on Facebook.

HIKE QUAGGY JO MOUNTAIN

By Aislinn Sarnacki / BDN Staff

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INFORMATION

in Presque Isle

Moderate-strenuous. The loop hike to the top of Quaggy Jo is approximately 3 miles. Steep sections of trail, loose rock and slippery dead leaves make the hike a challenge.

Quaggy Jo Mountain lies in Aroostook State Park, which has an entrance at 87 State Park Road in Presque Isle. Start at the main trailhead off the parking area. The trailhead is marked with a kiosk and a sign that reads: “Snowshoe Trails.” Quaggy Jo Mountain can be hiked year round.

Maps are available at the trailhead. Each intersection in the network is marked with a sign and usually a map.

The twin-peaked Quaggy Jo Mountain offers a challenging climb rewarded by stunning views of the potato fields, forests and lakes of northern Maine. The North Peak provides the best views, though there is a great outlook from the ridge (in between the two peaks) and another great outlook located at the end of a short side trail near the South Peak.

For more information and Maine hikes, visit actoutwithaislinn.bangordailynews.com.

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Arts in the Park Belfast

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Arts in the Park, set this year for July 8 and 9 in Belfast’s Heritage Park on the waterfront, is one of the most respected fine arts and crafts festivals in Midcoast Maine. The variety of artwork and crafts is dizzying, and continuous live music and the smells of freshly grilled food add to the festival atmosphere. The venue is set on the water’s edge, right downtown, with sailboats and dinghies moored a few feet away. The festival is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days, and it’s free and open to the public. For information, visit artsintheparkbelfast.org.

SK Tours Bangor Stephen King Tour owner and guide Stu Tinker has led tours of Bangor for folks from all over the world — every continent has its share of Stephen King fans, and they all want to come to the real-life Derry, Maine. Tinker gives the expert’s tour of sites in the Queen City represented in King’s novels. Are you a Mainer, and you’ve never been?

Give a tour a shot, and get a newfound appreciation for the city you already know and love. To book a tour, visit sk-tours.com.

Haystack Mountain School of Crafts summer evening programs Deer Isle All summer long, artists from all over the world working in many different mediums will present about their works in an open-to-the-public series of events, including slide lectures, musical performances, and readings of their work by poets and writers. A full list of the many oneof-a-kind opportunities to peek into the lives of artists can be found at haystack-mtn.org.

FLOW 2017 Fort Knox State Park, Prospect Faculty and students from the Intermedia MFA program and the Coaction Lab at the University of Maine will bring their totally unique multimedia art installation, FLOW, to Fort Knox this year, utilizing the latest technology alongside more traditional art forms to create a multisensory, colorful art installation on the granite walls of the 18th century fort. This event, set for Saturday, June 24, is free with park admission, and will be a feast for the senses.

Native American Festival & Basketmakers Market Bar Harbor Maine's largest gathering of Native American artists, co-hosted by the Abbe Museum, the Maine Indian Basketmakers Alliance and the College of the Atlantic. Featuring the celebrated Native arts market, Native music, dance, storytelling, craft demonstrations and delicious food, the festival offers visitors, collectors and gallery owners the opportunity to buy directly from the artists, as quality and authenticity is the hallmark for this Indian Market. This year’s event is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 8 at College of the Atlantic.

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Grand Lake Stream Folk Arts Festival Grand Lake Stream Aside from being one of the most beautiful parts of Maine—and a paradise for fly fishers—Grand Lake Stream each year hosts a folk art festival packed with talented artisans from around the state. Handmade canoes, instruments, housewares and more, paired with paintings, fabric arts and jewelry. There’s a variety of traditional and contemporary music each year as well. This year’s festival is set for July 30 and 31; for information, visit grandlakestreamfolkartsfestival.com.

Schoodic Arts For All Summer Festival Winter Harbor This year’s Schoodic Arts for All festival, set for locations in and around Winter Harbor, offers up a diverse array of workshops, presentations and performances for all ages, this year featuring workshops on everything from raku pottery and needle felting to making corn tortilla or homemade pasta, and performances from the Maine Balkan Choir, the Machias Ukuleles, Honky Tonk Confidential and the Galley Rats. It’s not too late to sign up; for a full list of the many workshops and performances, visit schoodicartsforall.org.

Woodlawn Antiques Show Ellsworth America’s longest running summer antiques show and the region’s premier cultural event featuring 28 dealers from Maine and across the United States takes place Aug. 17-20. The fun starts with a kickoff party at the museum; the official show starts on the 18th. The antiques dealers will present an array of quality antiques and art, American and English furniture and accessories, American paintings and watercolors, Native American material, quilts, prints, rare books, ceramics, folk art, silver, jewelry oriental rugs and more. Show admission is $15 including tour of the museum or $10 for show only; there will also be a cafe. For details call Woodlawn at (207) 667-8671 or email events@woodlawnmuseum.org.

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Mount Desert Oceanarium & Lobster Hatchery

New Sweden New Sweden Historical Society & Museum

1351 State Highway 3 • 244-7330 theoceanarium.com

116 Station Road • 896-5240 maineswedishcolony.info

Sieur de Monts Spring & Nature Center

Oakfield Oakfield Railroad Museum

Off Route 3 in Acadia National Park acadia.ws/sieur-de-monts.htm

40 Station Street • 267-1647 www.oakfieldmuseum.org

Castine Wilson Museum

Presque Isle Northern Maine Museum of Science, UMaine Presque Isle

120 Perkins Street • 326-9247 wilsonmuseum.org

181 Main Street • 768-9482 • umpi.edu

St. Agatha St. Agatha Historical Society & House Route 162, Main Street • 543-6911

KNOX COUNTY Camden Camden–Rockport Historical Society Conway HomesteadCramer Museum Complex U.S. Route 1 • 236-2257 conwayhouse.org

Friendship Friendship Museum Route 220 & Martin’s Point Road • 832-4221

Deer Isle Salome Sellers House

Owls Head Owls Head Transportation Museum

416 Sunset Road • 367-2629

Route 73 • 594-4418 • owlshead.org

Ellsworth Birdsacre-Stanwood Wildlife Sanctuary & Homestead

Rockland Coastal Children’s Museum

University of Maine Museum of Art

The Telephone Museum

Farnsworth Art Museum & Wyeth Center

872 Main Street • 398-3387

166 Winkumpaugh Road • 667-9491 thetelephonemuseum.org

16 Museum Street • 596-6457 farnsworthmuseum.org

Woodlawn Museum

Maine Lighthouse Museum

19 Black House Drive • 667-8671 woodlawnmuseum.org

1 Park Drive • 594-3301 mainelighthousemuseum.com

Rockport Center for Maine Contemporary Art 162 Russell Avenue • 236-2490 cmcanow.org

Thomaston General Henry Knox Museum U.S. Route 1 • 354-8062 generalknoxmuseum.org

Thomaston Historical Society & Museum 80 Knox Street • 354-8835 thomastonhistoricalsociety.com

Woodland Woodland Historical Society Museums

Northeast Harbor Great Harbor Maritime Museum

493-3081 or 498-8430

Seal Cove Seal Cove Auto Museum

124 Main Street • 276-5650

HANCOCK COUNTY

1414 Tremont Road • 244-9242 sealcoveautomuseum.org

Bar Harbor Abbe Museum

Southwest Harbor Wendell Gilley Museum

26 Mt. Desert Street • 822-3519 abbemuseum.org

4 Herrick Road • 244-7555 wendellgilleymuseum.org

Bar Harbor Historical Society Museum 33 Ledgelawn Avenue • 288-0000 barharborhistorical.org

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Bradley Leonard’s Mills Government Road • 974-6278 leonardsmills.com

Brewer Brewer Historical Society’s Clewley Museum 199 Wilson Street • 989-5013 brewermaine.gov

Dexter Dexter Historical Society Museums 12 Church Street • 924-5721

Hampden Hampden Historical Society’s Kinsley House Museums 83 Main Road S. Route 1A • 862-3182

Indian Island Penobscot Indian Nation Museum 12 Wabanaki Way • 827-7776 penobscotnation.org

Vinalhaven Vinalhaven Historical Society Museum

Lee Lee Historical Society & Museum

High Street • 863-4410 vinalhavenhistoricalsociety.org

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Union Matthews Museum of Maine Heritage Union Fairgrounds

159 Union Street • 942-1900 bangormuseum.org

George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History

Maine Discovery Museum 74 Main Street • 262-7200 mainediscoverymuseum.org

289 High Street • 667-8460 birdsacre.com

U.S. Route 1 • 868-2691 connectmaine.com/acadianvillage

405 Perry Road • 990-3600 colemuseum.org

75 Mechanic Street • 385-1105 coastalchildrensmuseum.org

St. Francis St. Francis Historical Society Museum Van Buren Acadian Village

Cole Land Transportation Museum

Main Street (Route 6) • 738-5014

Old Town Old Town Museum 827-7256

Orono Hudson Museum, University of Maine Collins Center for the Arts 581-1901 umaine.edu/hudsonmuseum

Page Farm & Home Museum Portage Road • 581-4100 umaine.edu/pagefarm

Patten The Patten Lumbermen’s Museum 61 Shin Pond Road • 528-2650 lumbermensmuseum.org

PISCATAQUIS COUNTY Dover-Foxcroft Blacksmith Shop Museum 100 Dawes Road • 564-8618

Greenville S/S Katahdin & Moosehead Marine Museum N. Main Street, East Cove 695-2716 • katahdincruises.com

Monson Monson Museum Greenville Road (Main Street) 876-3073

WALDO COUNTY Belfast Belfast Historical Society & Museum 10 Market Street • 338-9229 belfastmuseum.org

Islesboro Islesboro Historical Society 388 Main Road • 734-6733

Liberty Davistown Museum 58 Main Street • 288-5126 davistownmuseum.org

Lincolnville Lincolnville Historical Society Museum Route 173 • 789-5445 lincolnvillehistory.org

Searsport Penobscot Marine Museum 5 Church Street & Route 1 • 548-2529 penobscotmarinemuseum.org

WASHINGTON COUNTY Cherryfield Cherryfield-Narraguagus Historical Society 88 River Road • 546-2076 cherryfieldhistorical.com

Robert S. Peacock Fire Museum 40 School Street • 733-2341

West Quoddy Head Visitor Center & Museum South Lubec Road • 733-2180 westquoddy.com

Machias Burnham Tavern Museum Route 192 • 255-4432 burnhamtavern.com

Milbridge Milbridge Historical Society Museum 83 Main Street • 546-4471 milbridgehistoricalsociety.org

Eastport Raye’s Mustard Mill Museum 83 Washington Street • 853-4451 rayesmustard.com

Tides Institute & Museum of Art 43 Water Street • 853-4047 tidesinstitute.org

Jonesport Maine Coast Sardine History Museum 34 Mason Bay Road • 497-2961

Lubec Lubec Historical Society Museum 135 Main Street • 733-2274

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Easy. Much of the park is wheelchair accessible, and the park’s 1-mile nature trail is easy

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The park is located off Empire Road in Poland. From Interstate 95, take Exit 75 and drive south on Route 202 for 1 mile, passing Crossroads Market and Southern Maine Auto Auction, and turn right onto Route 122 (Poland Spring Road). Drive 0.8 mile to a stop sign and turn left onto Route 122 (Hotel Road). Drive 3 miles and turn right onto Empire Road. Drive 0.7 mile and turn left onto State Park Road, which is marked with a large sign for Range Pond State Park. Drive about half a mile to the main parking area for the park, stopping at an entrance booth on the way to pay admission.

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Featuring wide sandy beaches on the scenic Lower Range Pond, Range Pond State Park has long been a popular place for the public to enjoy watersports, picnicking, sunbathing and fishing. And in recent years, the park has expanded its network of walking and biking trails and started opening its gates year round to offer a wider range out outdoor activities during all seasons.

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KIDS & FAMILY Owls Head Transportation Museum Owls Head If you’ve got a youngster that can’t get enough of vehicles, be it trucks, cars, motorcycles or planes, then a visit to the Owls Head Transportation Museum is a must. Located in Knox County near Thomaston, the OHTM offers up nine different car shows all summer, which draws in dozens of classic and antique cars and airplanes and more than 5,000 spectators each summer. For a full schedule and for admission prices, visit owlshead.org.

Moxie Festival Lisbon Falls Sure, some may say Maine’s iconic soda Moxie is an acquired taste, but regardless of that fact, you’ve got to admit there’s a great deal of pride that goes into the fizzy brown elixir. The Moxie Festival celebrates the sweet treat each year, with parades, a 5k road race, delicious food, music, kid’s activities and fireworks. The festival this year is set for July 7-9; for information, visit moxiefestival.com.

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Family Garden Quest Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Boothbay The elegant grounds of the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens are a garden-lovers’ paradise, and in its tenth season it blooms brighter and more beautiful than ever. From June 19 through Sept. 4, families can enjoy special activities at 11 a.m. every day of the week, aside from Fridays, with Family Garden Quest. For one price, a whole family can participate. From June 19 through July 31, Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays offer “Five Senses in the Garden,” a multi-sensory tour of the garden, and Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays explore the birds that visit CMBG, while from Aug. 1 through Sept. 4, Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays offer “Growing a Pizza,” making a pizza from what’s growing at the garden, and Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sunday feature “Bugs Galore,” about the many-legged creatures that live at CMBG. Visit mainegarden.org to plan your visit.

Maine Potato Blossom Festival Fort Fairfield The Maine Potato Blossom Festival celebrates the region’s agricultural heritage and honors our veterans. Events typically include a town wide yard sale, human chess, photography and coloring contests, sports tournaments and swim meets, pet show, potato picking contest, a parade, veteran's BBQ, bingo, horse rides, movies, G-Force laser tag, farmer Olympics, children's rides and activities, a beer garden, street dances, bicycle rodeo, mashed potato wrestling, 3-person golf scramble, canoes and kayaks regatta on the Aroostook River, road and bike races, arts and crafts fair, music, food, antique tractor display and pulls, pageants, fireworks, and more. This year’s festival is set for July 9-17 in Fort Fairfield.

Maine Celtic Celebration Belfast Three days of music, food, fun and memorable events, like the annual Cheese Roll—you chase a wheel of cheese down a hill—dancing lessons, a Celtic dog show and road race. It’s free and open to the public, though donations are gratefully accepted. This year’s Celtic Celebration is set for July 14-16 on the Belfast Waterfront; it also happens to be the seaside celebration’s tenth anniversary. For information, visit mainecelticcelebration.com.

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KIDS & FAMILY Bangor State Fair Bass Park, Bangor Set this year for July 28-Aug. 6, the Bangor State Fair once again returns to Bass Park for another year of rides, food, fun, music, animals, games, people-watching and much more. Admission is $10 for adults and $7 for kids and seniors; visit bangorstatefair.com for more information.

Bucksport Bay Festival and Civil War Re-enactment Bucksport Three days of fun stuff in beautiful Bucksport—a community that, despite, recent economic losses, remains a charming, friendly coastal town. A craft fair, games, music, animals, Civil War re-enactments all weekend at nearby Fort Knox, set for July 21-23. For more information, visit bucksportbaychamber.com.

Eastport Pirate Festival Eastport

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YARRR! One of the wackiest and most-fun festivals in Maine is located in beautiful Eastport, set this year for Sept. 8 through 10, and ye’ll be wantin’ to bring your saltiest dogs with ye, as the Eastport Pirate Festival is meant for scurvy brigands of the sea only. Translation: wear pirate gear and be prepared to have a good time.

It’s all-ages fun, with a pirate invasion by sea, kid’s games, races, music, food and fireworks. For more information, eastportpiratefestival.com.

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