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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

Barbara Ernst Prey: The Fall Print Show

10.12.2008 to 10.12.2008

The Fall Print Show at Blue Water Fine Arts. A stunning collection of limited edition prints of Maine by internationally renowned artist Barbara...

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

10.12.2008 to 10.12.2008

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

Camden National Moose on the Run Race

10.12.2008 to 10.12.2008

On the Sunday of each Columbus Day weekend, runners from near and far will line up and compete with each other and the landscape. Always a great...

Fertile Ground Art Show

10.12.2008 to 10.12.2008

Skyline Farm hosts its third annual invitational art exhibit and sale featuring contemporary Maine artists whose paintings, photographs and...

Frost Farm Gallery art exhibition

10.12.2008 to 10.12.2008

October 3 - October 25. Pastels and plein air landscapes of Maine and other works by Janet Gill. Opening reception from 5-8 pm on Friday, October 3...

Louise Nevelson

10.12.2008 to 10.12.2008

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

10.12.2008 to 10.12.2008

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...

Sea Glass Identification & Book Signing

10.12.2008 to 10.12.2008

Do you have a treasured collection of sea glass? Author and sea glass expert Carole Lambert will identify your pieces of sea glass and pottery...

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