Things to See and Do in the Mid-coast Region

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192 Northport Ave. (Rt. 1), Belfast, ME 04915 Tele: 207-505-5231 www.belfastbreezeinn.com Things to See and Do in the Mid-coast Region Section Name/Activity/Info Website Phone Address Location Museums Art & Artifacts Center for Maine Contemporary Art www.artsmaine.org 207-236-2875 162 Russell Ave. Rockport Farnsworth Art Museum & Wyeth Center (also visit Julia’s Gallery for Young Artists an educational initiative for teens) www.farnsworthmuseum.org 207-596-6457 16 Museum St. Rockland University of Maine Museum of Art www.umma.umaine.edu 207-561-3350 40 Harlow St. Bangor Abbe Museum (Maine’s largest museum of Maine Indian artifacts) www.abbemuseum.org 207-288-3519 26 Mount Dessert St. Bar Harbor Maritime Maine Maritime Museum (indoor/outdoor year-round shipyard and exhibits) www.mainmaritimemuseum.org 207-443-1316 243 Washington St. Bath Penobscot Maine Museum (hands-on activities, collections of artifacts and photographs, maritime records, and more) www.penobscotmarinemuseum.o rg www.penobscotbayhistory.org 207-548-0334 5 Church St. Searsport Maine Lighthouse Museum (largest collection of lighthouse artifacts and mementos in the US) www.mainelighthousemuseum.o rg 207-594-3301 1 Park Dr. Rockland Transportation Owls Head Transportation Museum (antique autos, aircraft, motorcycles, bicycles, carriages, steam engines, as well as transportation art gallery) www.owlshead.org 207-594-4418 Rt. 73 Owls Head City Point Central Railroad Museum (Maine railroad history) www.citypointcentralmuseum.or g 207-323-4402 13 Oak Hill Rd. Belfast Cole Land Transportation Museum (over 200 vehicles) www.colemuseum.org 207-990-3600 405 Perry Rd. Bangor Toys Maine Antique Toy & Art Museum (extensive collection of toys sure to please adults who remember Buck Rogers, Betty Boop, Popeye, etc.) http://home.gwi.net/~fawcetoy 207-832-7398 3506 Rt. 1 Waldoboro Children’s Discovery Maine Discovery Museum (learn, discover, create at Maine’s largest children’s museum) www.mainediscoverymuseum.or g 207-262-7200 74 Main St. Bangor The Naturalist’s Notebook (combines nature, science, arts and the frontier of knowledge) www.thenaturalistsnotebook.com 207-801-2777 16 Main St. Seal Harbor General Maine State Museum www.state.me.us/museum 207-287-2301 230 State St. Augusta Belfast History and Architecture Walking Tour www.belfastmuseum.org 207-338-9229 10 Market Belfast Schoolhouse Museum (restored historic school, map to other schools and historic sites in the town/region, photos, town records, Native American artifacts, early settlers’ tools, genealogies/information) www.lincolnvillehistory.org 207-789-5445 33 Beach Rd. (Rt. 173) Lincolnville Beach www.waldocountymoves.com Belfast

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192 Northport Ave. (Rt. 1), Belfast, ME 04915

Tele: 207-505-5231

www.belfastbreezeinn.com

Things to See and Do in the Mid-coast Region Section Name/Activity/Info Website Phone Address Location Museums Art & Artifacts Center for Maine Contemporary Art www.artsmaine.org 207-236-2875 162 Russell Ave. Rockport

Farnsworth Art Museum & Wyeth Center (also visit Julia’s Gallery for Young Artists – an educational initiative for teens)

www.farnsworthmuseum.org 207-596-6457 16 Museum St. Rockland

University of Maine Museum of Art www.umma.umaine.edu 207-561-3350 40 Harlow St. Bangor Abbe Museum (Maine’s largest museum of Maine Indian artifacts)

www.abbemuseum.org 207-288-3519 26 Mount Dessert St. Bar Harbor

Maritime Maine Maritime Museum (indoor/outdoor year-round shipyard and exhibits)

www.mainmaritimemuseum.org 207-443-1316 243 Washington St. Bath

Penobscot Maine Museum (hands-on activities, collections of artifacts and photographs, maritime records, and more)

www.penobscotmarinemuseum.org www.penobscotbayhistory.org

207-548-0334 5 Church St. Searsport

Maine Lighthouse Museum (largest collection of lighthouse artifacts and mementos in the US)

www.mainelighthousemuseum.org

207-594-3301 1 Park Dr. Rockland

Transportation Owls Head Transportation Museum (antique autos, aircraft, motorcycles, bicycles, carriages, steam engines, as well as transportation art gallery)

www.owlshead.org 207-594-4418 Rt. 73 Owls Head

City Point Central Railroad Museum (Maine railroad history)

www.citypointcentralmuseum.org

207-323-4402 13 Oak Hill Rd. Belfast

Cole Land Transportation Museum (over 200 vehicles)

www.colemuseum.org 207-990-3600 405 Perry Rd. Bangor

Toys Maine Antique Toy & Art Museum (extensive collection of toys sure to please adults who remember Buck Rogers, Betty Boop, Popeye, etc.)

http://home.gwi.net/~fawcetoy 207-832-7398 3506 Rt. 1 Waldoboro

Children’s Discovery

Maine Discovery Museum (learn, discover, create at Maine’s largest children’s museum)

www.mainediscoverymuseum.org

207-262-7200 74 Main St. Bangor

The Naturalist’s Notebook (combines nature, science, arts and the frontier of knowledge)

www.thenaturalistsnotebook.com 207-801-2777 16 Main St. Seal Harbor

General Maine State Museum www.state.me.us/museum 207-287-2301 230 State St. Augusta Belfast History and Architecture Walking Tour

www.belfastmuseum.org 207-338-9229 10 Market Belfast

Schoolhouse Museum (restored historic school, map to other schools and historic sites in the town/region, photos, town records, Native American artifacts, early settlers’ tools, genealogies/information)

www.lincolnvillehistory.org 207-789-5445 33 Beach Rd. (Rt. 173) Lincolnville Beach

www.waldocountymoves.com Belfast

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Walk & Bike Belfast (info at Belfast Visitor’s Center)

Haunted History Tours (lantern-lit walks exploring the mysterious haunts and untold history of Camden)

[email protected]

207-380-3806 Varies depending on tour Camden

Antique Galleries and Shops

Antique Treasures (antiques and appraisals)

[email protected] 207-236-8300 411 West St. Rockport

Scuttlebutt Antiques (furniture, paintings, memorabilia, covers three floors)

www.scuttlebuttantiques.com 207-273-1122 345 Atlantic Hwy. Warren

Nobleboro Antiques (over 70 of the area’s best antique merchants)

www.antiquex.net 207-563-6800 104 Atlantic Hwy/ US Rte. 1

Nobleboro

Cabot Mills Antiques www.cabotantiques.com 207-725-2855 14 Main St. Brunswick Camden Merchant’s Showcase (over 20 vendors)

207-236-6010 10 Mechanic St. Camden

Sadie’s Antiques (two floors filled with furniture, rugs, collectibles and much more)

www.sadiesantiques.com 207-236-0023 2164 Atlantic Hwy. Lincolnville

Lighthouses Permaquid Point Light (1827) From Rt. 1 in Waldoboro take Rt. 32 to Rt. 130 Bristol Marshall Point Light (1832) Rt. 131 to Duck Cliff Rd. then on Marshall Point Rd. Port Clyde Monhegan Island Light (1824) Ferry from Port Clyde Monhegan Island Rockland Breakwater Light (1902) Waldo Ave. Rockland Indian Island Light (1850) Marine Park off Pascals Ave. (from West St.) Rockland Owls Head Light (1826) Rt. 73 Owls Head Brown’s Head Light (1832) Ferry from Rockland Vinalhaven Curtis Island Light (1836) View from Beacon Ave. (off Chestnut) Camden Grindle Point Light (1851) Ferry from Lincolnville Islesboro Fort Point Light (1836) Fort Point State Park, Off Rt. 1 just north of Searsport Stockton Springs Dice Head Light (1828) Rt. 1 north to Rt. 175 then on to Rt. 166 or 166a to Castine Castine

Auction Galleries

Thomaston Place www.thomastonauction.com 207-354-8141 51 Atlantic Hwy. Thomaston

Music, Theatre, Drama

Maine State Music Theatre (professional music theater)

www.msmt.org 207-725-8769 22 Elm St. Brunswick

Northport Music Theater (128-seat theater, professional company)

www.northportmusictheater.com 207-338-8383 851 Atlantic Hwy. Northport

Belfast Maskers (performances, workshops, camp, special events)

www.belfastmaskerstheater.com 207-338-9668 Front St. Belfast

Films & Movies

The Strand Theatre (beautifully restored theatre offers current cinema and live performances)

www.rocklandstrand.com 207-594-0070 345 Main St. Rockland

Colonial Theatre (classic art deco movie house with 3 screens showing the latest movies)

www.colonialtheatre.com 207-338-1930 163 High St. Belfast

Flagship Cinemas (multiplex offering first run films)

www.flagshipcinemas.com/ 207-594-4705 9 Moody Dr. Thomaston

Art Galleries Camden Camden Falls Gallery (original fine art,

furniture and sculpture) [email protected] 207-470-7027 5 Public Landing Camden

Small Wonder Gallery (fine and decorative art)

[email protected] 207-236-6005 1 Public Landing Camden

Ironbound Gallery (intriguing original art from a diverse collection of artists)

[email protected] 207-236-4100 37 Bayview St. Camden

Rockport Ralston Gallery (photography) www.ralstongallery.com 207-230-7725 23 Central St. Rockport Rockland Dowling Walsh Gallery (fine arts and artist

workshops) www.dowlingwalsh.com 207-596-0084 365 Main St. Rockland

Caldbeck Gallery (painting, sculpture and www.caldbeck.com 207-594-5935 12 Elm St. Rockland

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photography) Carver Hill Gallery (2D and 3D work from emerging talent, as well as mid-career and established artists)

www.carverhillgallery.com 207-594-7745 338 Main St. Rockland

Landing Gallery (ceramics, blown glass, painting, photographs, drawings and sculptures)

[email protected] 207-594-4544 8 Elm St. Rockland

Belfast Aarhus Gallery (fine art, crafts, music, and community)

www.aarhusgallery.com 207-338-0001 50 Main St. Belfast

High Street Studio and Gallery (local artists, classes and workshops

www.highstreetgallery.com 207-338-8990 149 High St. Belfast

Parent Gallery (unique display of four artists – photography, pastels, paintings, sculpture)

www.nealparent.com 207-338-1553 92 Main St. Belfast

Waterfall Arts (full-service art center with gallery, classes, artists in residence, and studios)

www.waterfallarts.org 207-338-2222 256 High St. Belfast

Bookstores (new and used)

Old Professor’s Bookshop (new, used, rare) www.oldprofessorsbookshop.com

207-338-2006 99 Main St. Belfast

Left Bank Books (new) www.leftbankbooks.com 207-338-9009 109 Church St. Belfast Owl and Turtle www.owlandturtle.com 207-230-7335 33 Bay View St. Camden Sherman’s Book & Stationary (for all ages and interests)

www.shermans.com 207-236-2223 14 Main St. Camden

Artisan Shops & Studios to Visit

Make sure to check with the artisan or make an appointment as some studios are open daily while others are by appointment. Swan Island Blankets (blankets, shawls, and items made from wool from Swan Island)

www.swansislandcompany.com 207-338-9691 231 Atlantic Hwy. Lincolnville

Windsor Chairmakers (studio of Windsor chairmakers, classes, furniture)

www.windsorchair.com 207-789-5188 2596 Atlantic Hwy. Lincolnville

Sleepy Hollow Rag Rugs (women rugs by Diane and Wally O’Brien)

www.sleepyhollowragrugs.com 207-789-5987 217 Beach Rd. Lincolnville

Van der Ven Studios (Simon van der Ven creates objects for warmth, light from porcelain, stoneware, and other materials)

www.vendervenstudios.com 207-763-4376 257 Main St. Lincolnville

Randy Fein Mountain Studio (clay objects for home and garden, dinnerware, tilework, fish and birds)

www.randyfein.com 207-763-3433 403 Youngtown Rd. Lincolnville

Nancy Lubin Design (handwoven wool scarves, stoles, throws)

[email protected] 207-236-4069 13 Trim Street Camden

Brookside Studio/Gallery (fused glass, ceramics, mixed media by Kathy Ocariz)

www.kathyocariz.com 207-236-0197 246 Mountain St. Camden

Chris McLarty & Debra Thuss (polymer jewelry, sculpture, classes)

[email protected] [email protected]

207-236-4244 207-236-2449

111 Washington St. Camden

Dan Daly Studio Gallery (oils and watercolors of New England landscapes)

www.dalyart.com 207-236-8834 23 Limerick St. Camden

Designs in Wood (Sydney Moore creates functional sculptural furniture)

www.diwfurniture.com 207-975-5588 50 John St. Camden

Village Farm Alpacas & Shop (a tour of the farm and herd is offered with your purchase in the store)

www.alpacavillage.com 207-832-5160 99 Old Route One Waldoboro

Etienne Perret (gold and diamond jewelry) www.etienneperret.com 207-236-9696 14 Sea St. Camden Laurie V. Adams (handmade blank books, silver jewelry, paintings)

[email protected] 207-236-4023 579 Belfast Rd. (Rt. 1) Camden

Mountain Street Pottery (functional www.pjcaver.com 207-236-6112 80 Mountain St. Camden

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contemporary stoneware by Peter Jones) Sebold Studio (watercolors and oil paintings of New England by Carol Sebold)

www.csebold.com 207-236-8234 21 Riverside Dr. Camden

Benjamin Leavitt Metalwork (custom-built designs)

www.benjaminleavitt.com 207-763-4645 446 Camden Rd. Hope

Michael Good Gallery (assorted fine arts, jewelry, sculptures by American and European artists)

www.michaelgood.com 207-236-9619 325 Commercial St. (Rt. 1) Rockport

Danica Candleworks (candle-making, holders, jewelry)

www.danicacandles.com 207-236-3060 569 West St. Rockport

Akvarell Studio (watercolors of Maine coastline by Marcia Anderson)

www.wavelengthstudios.com/akvarell

207-236-3239 17 Spear St. Rockport

Harbor Square Gallery – Thomas O’Donovan (goldsmith, fine jewelry, painting and sculptures)

www.harborsquaregallery.com 207-594-8700 374 Main St. Rockland

Seafood and Lobster

M&L Seafood 207-763-3983 638 Beach Rd. Lincolnville Graffam Bros. Seafood Market (lobsters, shrimp, haddock, scallops, swordfish, tuna, halibut, mussels, clams, crabmeat, salmon, oysters)

www.lobsterstogo.com 207-236-8391 211 Union St. Rockport

Young’s Lobster Pound (lobsters, clams, chowders)

youngslobsterpound.webs.com 207-338-1160 Mitchell Ave. Belfast

Oyster River Lobster Company (wholesale/retail seafood sales, delivery and shipping)

207-273-0064 611 Oyster River Rd. Warren

Wineries & Vineyards

Cellerdoor Vineyard (local varietal wines, wine tasting, gifts, stroll the vineyard)

www.mainewine.com 207-763-4478 367 Youngtown Rd. Lincolnville

Cellardoor Winery (local varietal wines, gifts, wine-tasting)

www.mainewine.com 207-236-2654 Intersection of Rt. 1 & Rt. 90 Rockport

Sweetgass Farm Winery & Distillery (fruit wines, ports, brandies, run and gin)

www.sweetgrasswinery.com 207-785-3024 347 Carroll Rd. Union

Savage Oaks Vineyard & Winery (wine tasting, blueberry fields, belted Galloway cattle)

www.savageoakes.com 207-785-5261 174 Barrett Hill Rd. Union

Oyster River Winegrowers www.oysterriverwinegrowers.com

207-273-2998 929 Oyster River Rd. Warren

Sow’s Ear Winery (dry fruit wines, hard cider, tasting)

207-326-4649 303 Coastal Rd. (Rt. 176) Brooksville

Winterport Winery (fruit wines, distillery, brewery). Also on site: Pairings Food and Wine Culinary and Education Center

www.winterportwinery.com www.pairingsinmaine.com

207-223-4500 279 S. Main St. (Rts. 1 & 69) Winterport

Unity Winery www.unitywinery.com 207-948-7777 17 Albion Way Unity Day Break Manor Vineyard www.daybreakmanorvineyard.co

m 207-882-9786 106 Bath Rd. Wiscasset

Bar Harbor Cellars (vineyard and flower farm, classic grape and fruit wines, tasting)

www.barharborcellars.com 207-288-3907 854 State Hwy. 3 Bar Harbor

General Stores and Farm Markets

Renys (department store with typical Maine items of clothing, gourmet foods at discount prices)

www.renys.com 207-236-9005 207-338-4588

Elm St. Rts. 1 & 3

Camden Belfast

Hope General Store www.hopegeneral.com 207-763-2816 449 Camden Rd. Hope LL Bean www.llbean.com 207-865-4761 95 Main St. Freeport Farmer’s Fare (food, stories, information) www.farmersfaremaine.com 207-236-

FARE Rt. 90 at Cross Street Rockport

The Market Basket (wines, European beers, www.themarketbasket.me 207-236-4371 Intersection of Rt. 1 and Rt. 90 Rockport

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cheeses, smoked seafood, sausages/salamis, sweets, fresh baked goods, gift baskets, catering) The Megunticook Market (local & natural foods, custom-cut meats, fresh fish, wines, beer, specialty foods, catering)

www.megunticookmarket.com 207-236-3537 2 Gould St. Camden

Sweet Henry’s (baked goods made from local grains/fruits/produce)

[email protected] 207-322-0651 23 Jesse Robbins Belfast

Belfast Co-Op Store and Café (organic & natural products, bulk foods, fair-trade items)

www.belfastcoop.com 207-338-2532 123 High St. Belfast

Lincolnville Farmer’s Market http://www.lincolnvillefarmersmkt.org

207-930-0000 Parking lot of Dots Lincolnville

Camden Farmers’ Market (Saturday mornings and Wednesday afternoons)

www.camdenfarmersmarket.org Knowlton St. & Washington St. (Rt. 105)

Camden

Belfast Farmer’s Market (Friday morning) www.belfastfarmersmarket.org 256 High St. Belfast Aldermere Farm (Belted Galloway cattle) www.aldermere.org 207-236-2739 70 Russell Rockport

After the Fall Farm (organic vegetables & herbs year-round)

www.afterthefallfarm.com 207-589-3733 238 Peaveytown Rd. Montville

Angelina’s Bakery & Garden Variety (fresh entrees, pastas, breads, gluten-free items)

[email protected] 207-722-3112 411 Old County Rd. Knox

Appleton Creamery (goat & sheep cheese and milk using traditional methods, fudge, soap)

www.appletoncreamery.com [email protected]

780 Gurneytown Rd. Appleton

Atlantic Baking Co. artisan breads and pastries, no preservatives)

[email protected] 207-596-0505 351 Main St. Rockland

Aunt Polly’s Pantry (old-fashioned pickles, relishes, jams)

[email protected] 207-594-8644 Camden & Rockland Farmers Markets

Rockland/ Camden

Avena Botanicals (medicinal herb tour, herb gardens, herbal apothecary, classes)

www.avenabotanicals.com 207-594-0694 219 Mill St. Rockport

Brae Maple Farm (organic vegetables, herbs, dried flowers, plants)

[email protected] 207-785-4978 233 North Union Rd. Union

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens (two miles of walks and trails through gardens)

www.mainegardens.org 207-633-4333 132 Botanical Gardens Dr. Boothbay

Endless Summer Flower Farm (over 180 varieties of dahlias)

www.ednlesssummerflowerfarm.com

207-236-8752 57 East Fork Rd. Camden

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High Mountain Hall (fitness and dance classes, yoga, tai chi, and more)

www.highmountainhall.com 207-236-0003 5 Mountain St. Camden

Beauty Mark Spa (skincare, facials, massage, pedicure, nails, make-up, hair removal, tinting, packages)

www.beautymarkspa.com 207-230-1170 5 Mountain St. Camden

Belfast Dance Studio (call for schedule of classes)

www.belfastdancestudio.com 207-338-5380 109 High St. Belfast

Hair Salons Cutting Edge Salon (full service unisex salon)

207-236-4084 21 Mechanic St. Camden

Techniques Hair Salon (full service unisex salon)

207-236-4241 143 Washington St. Camden

Makin Waves (full service salon for men and women)

www.makingwaveshairsalon.com 207-338-3148 1 Belmont Ave. Belfast

The Upper Cut (full service salon for men and women)

207-338-4747 48 Main St. Belfast

Gratitude Food (pure, fresh, organic foods) [email protected] 207-322-7776 975 Waterville Rd. Waldo Guini Ridge Farm (lamb meat, sausage, hand spun yarns, milk-based soaps, vegetables)

[email protected] 207-785-2978 1353 N. Union St. Union

Hahn’s End (artisan cheeses) [email protected] 207-422-0051 62 Captain Perry Dr. Phippsburg Half Moon Farm (sustainably grown produce, jams, crackers, hand-carved utensils, herbs)

[email protected] 207-382-6446 18 Gilcrest Lane Montville

Hubbard Brook Farm (berries, vegetables, hand-woven baskets)

[email protected] 207-568-3201 588 Hunter Rd. Unity

Hummalong Farm (salad greens, onions/leeks, potatoes, squash, pumpkins, Maine crafts & “D’mit Dolls”)

[email protected] 207-785-3521 518 Camden Rd. Appleton

Maine-ly Poultry (chickens, turkeys, fresh eggs, sausages)

[email protected] 207-273-2809 1461 Atlantic Hwy. Warren

Merryspring Nature Center (ornamental gardens, lawns, forests, and nature trails)

www.merryspring.org 207-236-2239 30 Conway Rd. (off Rt. 1) Camden-Rockport

Moonlight Maple Co. (award-winning maple syrup, jelly, nuts, sugar)

[email protected] 207-293-4076 74 Bowen Mountain Rd. Mt. Vernon

Mystique Chevre (artisan goat cheeses) [email protected] 207-832-1693 288 Friendship St Waldoboro Old Sow Farm (organic rare heritage pigs for pork and sausage, Jersey cow dairy products)

www.oldsowfarm.com 207-733-2569 1050 County Rd. Lubec

Oyster Creek Farm and Mushroom Company (shitake mushrooms, wild mushrooms)

www.oystercreekmushroom.com 207-563-1076 61 Standpipe Rd. Damariscotta

Peacemeal Farm ( organic produce) [email protected] 207-257-4103 25 Peacemeal La. Dixmont Puddleduck Farm (soaps and herbal products, honey, eggs)

www.pudleduckfamilyfarm.com 207-651-9390 36 Maple St. Vassalboro

Ravenswood Farm (flowers, trellises) [email protected] 207-975-5346 86 Upham Rd. Union Spear Farm and Greenhouse (flowers, balsam wreaths, vegetables, berries, paintings, photography, note cards)

www.artworksllb.com [email protected]

207-273-3818 1384 Atlantic Hwy. Warren

Smith’s Log Smokehouse (smoked meats, cheeses, salamis, salmon)

www.logsmokehouse.net 207-525-7735 7 E. Main Street Monroe

Sheepscot Flower Farm (cut flowers, herbs, plants)

www.sheepscotflowerfarm.com 207-586-5067 98 West Old County Road Newcastle

Spa, Massage, Yoga, Fitness, Dance

Coppola Salon & Day Spa (facials, massage, hair & nails)

[email protected] 207-594-1200 99 Park St. Rockland

Sanctuary Day Spa (massage, facials, body wraps)

www.mainesanctuary.com 207-236-3338 15 Elm St. Camden

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Sports Schooner Sailing

Appledore (2-hour cruises, sunset cruises) www.appledore2.com [email protected]

207-236-8353 Bayview Landing Camden

Miss Nina (2-hour sails, dinner and specialty cruises)

www.sailingmissnina.com 207-505-1618 Belfast Harbor Belfast

Heron (3-hour w/ lunch, 2.5-hour ecotour, gourmet sunset cruise)

www.woodenboatco.com 207-236-8605 Rockport Harbor Rockport

Lazy Jack (2-hour cruise) www.schoonerlazyjack.com 207-230-0602 Camden Public Landing Camden Olad (2-hour and sunset cruises) www.maineschooners.com 207-236-2323 Camden Public Landing Camden Summertime (overnight, 3-day, 6-day cruises)

www.schoonersummertime.com 800-562-8290 115A S. Main St. Rockland

Lobster Fishing Captain Jack Lobster Boat Adventures (gives you a real sense of the life of a lobster fisherman)

www.captainjacklobstertours.com 207-542-6852 130 Thomaston St. Rockland

Lively Lady Too (2-hour lobster fishing and ecotours – no lobster fishing from boat on Sunday)

www.livelyladytoo.com 207-236-6672 Camden Public Landing Camden

Island & Mail Boat Trips

Monhegan Boat Line (Mail Boat) (2 & 2.5-hour cruises – lighthouses, scenic sunset, and puffins & nature)

www.monheganboat.com 207-372-8848 880 Port Clyde Port Clyde

Penobscot Bay Cruises on the Betselma (1 and 2-hour trips, lighthouses, view large estates, bird and seal watching)

[email protected] 207-236-4446 Camden Public Landing Camden

Sea Kayak Tours

Maine Sport Outfitters (2 and 4-hour tours of Camden Harbor or harbor to harbor)

www.mainsport.com 800-722-0826 Bayview Landing Camden

Ducktrap Kayak & SUP Rentals (rentals and private guided tours)

www.ducktrapkayak.com 207-236-8608 2175 Atlantic Hwy. Lincolnville

Golf Pirate’s Cove Adventure Miniature Golf 207-288-2133 Rte. 3 Bar Harbor Samoset Resort Golf Club (Golf Digest’s “Top Ranked Resort Course in New England” & “Seventh Most Beautiful Course in America”, par 70, 18 holes, seaside views and challenges)

www.samoset.com 207-594-1431 220 Warrenton St. Rockport

Northport Golf Club (par 72, public 9-hole course)

www.northportgolfclubmaine.com 207-338-2270 581 Bluff Rd. Northport

Rockland Country Club www.rocklandgolf.com 207-594-9322 606 Old County Rd. Rockland Sebasco Harbour Resort Golf Club (par 72, 9-hole championship course)

www.sebasco.com 207-389-1161 29 Kenyon Rd. Sebasco Estates

Searsport Pines Golf Course www.searsportpines.com 207-548-2854 240 Mt. Ephraim Rd. Searsport The Green Emeralds of Belfast (municipal golf courses)

www.friendsofbelfastparks.org Belfast

Highland Green Golf Club (par 35, 9-hole Scottish-style course)

www.highlandgreenmaine.com 207-775-8066 114 Village Dr. Topsham

Brunswick Golf Club (par 72, 18-hole course with front 9 designed by Geoff Cornish and back 9 by Stiles/Van Cleek)

www.brunswickgolfclub.com 207-725-8224 165 River Rd. Brunswick

Bar Harbor Golf Club (scenic 18-holes on Frenchman’s Bay)

www.barharborgolfcourse.com 207-667-7505 Jct. Routes 3 & 204 Trenton

Kebo Valley Golf Club (par 70, 18-hole championship public course - adjacent to Acadia National Park - is the 8th oldest course in the country)

www.kebovalleyclub.com 207-288- 3000

136 Eagle Lake Rd. Bar Harbor

www.natanisgc.com 207-622-3561 735 Webber Pond Rd. Vassalboro

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Natanis (36-holes - comprised of Arrowhead, a par 72 18-hole course, and Tomahawk, a par 72 Dan Maples-designed 18-hole course)

Hiking Georges Highland Path (Ragged Mountain Area nearby includes 3 trails – maintained by the Georges River Land Trust)

www.grlt.org 207-594-5166 8 N. Main St. Trail access from Camden Hills State Park

Rockland

Camden Hills State Park (park linking 5 mountains, excellent views of Penobscot bay, look-out point, 20 hiking trails , picnicking, camping)

www.maine.gov/doc/parks www.campwithme.com

207-236-3109 280 Belfast Rd. Camden

Acadia National Park (Cadillac Mountain North and South Trails, Precipice Trail 3.1 miles)

www.acadianationalpark.gov 207-288-3338 Rte. 3, south from Ellsworth Bar Harbor

Bicycling Camden Hills and Coastal Cruise www.bikemaine.org

Camden Permaquid Point Cruise Bristol Downtown Belfast and Harbor Walk Belfast Acadia National Park Carriage Trail and Park Cruise

Bar Harbor

Bowling Oakland Park Lanes (18 lanes, arcade games, pool table, air hockey, leagues, party room with 6 lanes)

207-594-7525 732 Commercial St. Rockport

Brewer Lanes 207-989-3798 534 Wilson St. Brewer Skiing and Winter Sports

Camden Snow Bowl (skiing on 9 groomed trails, 4 lifts, snowboarding, terrain park, tubing, snowshoe trails, toboggan run, ice skating, lessons, evening skiing, events)

www.camdensnowbowl.com 207-236-4418 20 Barnestown Rd. Camden

Belfast Curling Club www.belfastcurlingclub.org 207-338-9851 211 Belmont Ave Annual US National & World Championships Toboggan Championships (400 teams, fireworks, Chili Challenge, tailgate parties, vendor row, and more)

www.camdensnowbowl.com 207-236-4418 20 Barnestown Rd. Camden

Sports Lessons Sailing Atlantic Challenge (Adults and Kids) www.atlanticchallenge.com 207-594-1800 643 Main St. Rockland Lake & Sea Kayaking

Water Walkers Sea Kayaks (enjoy beautiful Penobscot Bay)

www.touringkayaks.com 207-338-6424 152 Lincolnville Ave Belfast

Castine Kayak Adventures (customized sea kayaking tours and instructional clinics)

www.castinekayak.com 207-866-3506 17 Sea St. Castine

Ducktrap Kayak (private and small group lessons)

www.ducktrapkayak.com 207-236-8608 2175 Atlantic Hwy. Lincolnville

Maine Sport Outfitters (7-hour program with two levels, min. age 16)

www.mainesport.com 800-722-0826 Megunticook Lake & Camden Harbor

Camden/ Rockport

Equipment Rentals

Ducktrap Kayak (single and double kayaks for lake or sea, delivery)

www.ducktrapkayak.com 207-236-8608 2175 Atlantic Hwy. Lincolnville

Maine Sport Outfitters (lake canoe, lake kayaks, sea kayaks, roof racks, safety equipment)

www.mainesport.com 207-236-7120 115 Commercial St. Rockport

The Outdoor Sportsman www.maineoutdoorsportsman.com

207-338-4141 1044 Atlantic Hwy. Northport

Family Fun Fun Trips Maine Eastern Railroad (operates between

Rockland and Brunswick with stops in Bath www.maineeasternrailroad.com 207-596-6725 4 Union St. Rockland

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and Wiscasset, good day-trip) Playland Adventures (trampolines, inflatables, arcade, etc)

www.playlandadventures.com 207-989-6611 510 Wilson St. Brewer

Moosehead Lake (fishing, birding, ATVs and biking)

MooseheadLake.org 207-695-2702 Moosehead Lake

Roosevelt Campobello International Park (Franklin Roosevelt and his family treasured their summers here)

www.fdr.net 877-851-6663 459 Rt. 774 New Brunswick, Canada

Scenic Flights of Acadia (sights of the Park only viewed from the air)

www.scenicflightsofacadia.com 207-667-6527 Rte. 3 at the Bar Harbor Airport Trenton/Bar Harbor

Maine Lobster Museum, Oceanarium & Lobster Hatchery (hands-on nature experience for kids)

www.theoceanarium.com

207-288-5005 1351 Rte. 3 Bar Harbor

Way Cool Shops

All About Games (non-electronic games, puzzles, cards)

www.gamesinmaine.com 207-338-9984 78 Main St. Belfast

Belfast Army Navy Store (Scout supplies, musical instruments, and more!)

207-338-6557 76 Main St. Belfast

Belfast Bicycles www.belfastbicycles.com 207-338- 0008

158 High St. Belfast

The Chocolate Drop Candy Shoppe (a unique walk down memory lane!)

www.thechocolatedropcandyshop.com

207-338-0566 60 Main St. Belfast

Heavenly Socks Yarns (come by and learn to knit!)

www.heavenlysocksyarns.com 207-338-8388 82 Main St. Belfast

Out of the Woods (items handmade from wood including toys)

www.kilndry.com 207-338-2692 48 Main St. Belfast

Four the Fun of It www.forfuntoys.com 207-667-2252 100 Main Street Ellsworth Services Hospitals Waldo County General Hospital www.wchi.com 207-338-2500 118 Northport Ave. Belfast

Penobscot Bay Medical Center www.nehealth.org 207-596- 8000

6 Glen Cove Dr. Rockport

Banks and ATMs

Bangor Savings Bank www.bangor.com 207-236-0180 207-593-0308 207-930-7014

5 Commercial St. 73 Camden St. 104 Main St.

Rockport Rockland Belfast

Camden National Bank www.camdennational.com 207-236-8821 207-236-4375 207-594-2101 207-338-4650 207-288-2300

2 Elm St. 145 Elm St. 300 Main St. 156 Main St. 43 Cottage St.

Camden Camden Rockland Belfast Bar Harbor

Bar Harbor Bank & Trust www.bhbt.com 207-288-3314 82 Main St. Bar Harbor Key Bank www.key.com 207-236-3378

207-338-3220 141 Elm St. 111 Main St.

Camden Belfast

The First www.thefirst.com 207-236-8700 19 Elm St. Camden Local News Online Regional Bangor Daily News www.bangornews.com 207-990-

8000 PO Box 1329 Bangor

Kennebec Journal www.kjonline.com 207-623-3811 274 Western Ave. Augusta Portland Press Herald www.pressherald.mainetoday.co

m 207-791-6650 390 Congress St. Portland

Mid-coast Includes Lincolnville

Republican Journal www.courierpub.com 207-338-3333 71 High St. Belfast The Waldo Independent www.courierpub.com 207-338-5100 PO Box 228 Belfast Village Soup Citizen http://waldo.villagesoup.com 207-338-0484 48-4 Marshall Wharf Belfast The Camden Herald www.courierpub.com 207-236-8511 56 Elm St. Camden The Courier Gazette www.courierpub.com 207-594-4401 PO Box 249 Rockland

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The Free Press www.freepressonline.com 207-596-0055 6 Leland St. Rockland The Village Soup Times www.rockland.villagesoup.com 207-594-5351 235 South Main St. Rockland Islesboro Island News www.islesboronews.com 207-734-6921 PO Box 104 Islesboro

Transportation Airports Portland International Jetport www.portlandjetport.org

Airlines: Continental, Northwest, Delta, US, United, Jet Blue

207-874-8877 1001 Westbrook St. Portland

Bangor International Airport www.flybangor.com Airlines: Delta, Allegiant Air, US Airways Express

207-947-0384 287 Godfrey Boulevard Bangor

Rockland Airport www.knoxcounty.midcoast.com Airlines: Cape Air

207-594- 4131

62 Union Street Rockland

Augusta Airport www.augustaairport.org Airlines: Colgan Air, US Airways Express

207-626-2306 75 Airport Road Augusta

Bar Harbor Airport www.bhbairport.com Airlines: Colgan Air, US Airways Express

207-667-7329 143 Caruso Drive Trenton

Train Amtrak (services from Boston to Portland) www.amtrakdowneaster.com

800-872-7245 Portland station: 100 Thompson’s Point Rd

Portland

Maine Eastern Railway (operates between Rockland and Brunswick with stops in Bath and Wiscasset, soon to have services to Portland Amtrak)

www.maineeasternrailroad.com 207-596-6725 4 Union St. Rockland

Bus Boston & Portland to Lincolnville & Belfast (and return)

Concord Coach Lines (see Maine Coastal Route - serving communities in Maine to Boston’s South Station and Logan International Airport)

www.concordcoachlines.com 800-639-3317 22 Belmont Ave. 20 Commercial St. 517A Main St.

Belfast Rockport Rockland

Ferry Services To/From Nova Scotia (Canada)

Nova Star www.NovaStarCruises.com 866-864-6295 14 Ocean Gateway Pier

Portland

Lincolnville to Islesboro

Isleboro Ferry maine.gov/mdot/ferry/Isleboro 207-734-6935 20 McKay Rd. Lincolnville

Rockland to Vinalhaven

Vinalhaven Ferry maine.gov/mdot/ferry/rockland 207-596-5400 517A Main St. Rockland

Rockland to North Haven

North Haven Ferry maine.gov/mdot/ferry/rockland 207-596-5400 517A Main St. Rockland

Port Clyde to Monhegan Island

Monhegan Boat Line www.monheganboat.com 207-372-8848 880 Port Clyde Rd. Port Clyde

Taxi Schooner Bay www.schoonerbaytaxi.com 207-594-5000 Mid-Coast

Joe’s Taxi 207-975-3560 74 Mahalas Ln. Owls Head Limo & Shuttle Maine Limousine Service (airport

transfers, sightseeing) www.mainelimo.com 207-883-0222 184 Main St. S. Portland

Country Coach Charters (limos, 24 passenger coach, minivan)

www.countrycoachcharters.com 207-380-7201 Nobleboro

Mid-Coast Limo (airport transfers, includes trips to Lincolnville)

www.midcoastlimo.com 207-236-2424 94 Washington St.

Camden

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Car Rental Airports Bangor Airport AVIS: www.avis.com (207) 947-8383

Budget: www.budget.com (207) 945-9429 Hertz: www.hertz.com (207) 942-5519 Alamo: www.alamo.com (888) 826-6893 National: www.nationalcar.com (207) 947-0158

Portland Airport Alamo: (207) 775-0855 AVIS: (207) 874-7500 Budget: (207) 772-6789 Enterprise: (207) 615-0030 Hertz: (207) 774-4544 National: (207) 773-0036

Augusta Airport Hertz (on site): (207) 622-1601 Enterprise (off-site): (207) 623-1855 Axel (off-site): www.axells.net (207) 623-4583

Bar Harbor Airport Hertz: (207) 667-5017 Enterprise: (207) 664-2662

Knox County Regional Airport Budget Rent-A-Car: www.budget.com (207)-594-0822 Penobscot Island Air (Charter) www.penobscotislandair.net/index.php (207) 596-7500 Downeast Air (Charter) www.downeastair.com (207) 594-5557

Local Enterprise (Rockland Airport) www.enterprise.com 207-594-9093 11 Dexter St. Exit Thomaston Annual Events January

Camden Ice-Stravaganza (9-day winter carnival)

http://www.camdensnowbowl.com

207-236-3438 20 Barnestown Rd. Camden

Ongoing Activities

Merryspring Nature Center (nature trails and gardens open to the public)

http://www.merryspring.org 207-236-2239 30 Conway Rd. Camden

Ongoing Activities

Bay Chamber Concerts http://www.baychamberconcerts.org

207-236-2823 Various

Ongoing Activities

Owls Head Transportation Museum (airplanes, ground vehicles, engines & more)

http://www.ohtm.org 207-594-4418 117 Museum Street Owls Head

February US National Toboggan Championships

(the only organized wooden toboggan race in the country)

http://www.camdensnowbowl.com

207-236-3438 20 Barnestown Rd. Camden

Winter Downhill Bike Race (as much fun to watch as it is to race)

http://www.camdensnowbowl.com

207-236-3438 20 Barnestown Rd. Camden

Camden Conference http://www.camdenconference.org

207-236-1034 29 Elm St. Camden

March Jammin’ Every Sunday www.mainedreamvacation.com 75 Mechanic St. Rockland April Spring Fling & Baked Bean Supper http://lincolnvillemaine.com 207-763-3791 Grange Hall Lincolnville Passagassawakeag River Race www.waldocountyymca.org/cano

e_races 207-338-4598 Savage Road – Littlefield Farm Waldo

Fisherman’s Festival (fun, family festival celebrates Maine’s rich maritime heritage)

http://www.boothbayharbor.com 207- 633-2353

Downtown Boothbay Harbor

Conservation Film Series www.maineseabirds.org 207-594-0600 9 Water St. Rockland May thru October

Belfast Art Walk (Final Friday each month, 5:30-8:00pm)

belfastartwalk.com Downtown Belfast

Acadia Quest (a series of youth- and [email protected] 207-288-3340 Acadia National Park Bar Harbor

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family-oriented experiences in Acadia National Park

Music at Dusk www.baychambersconcert.org 207-236-2823 Union Hall Rockport Rockland First Friday Art Walk (First

Friday each month, 5:00-8:00pm) www.artsinrockland.org Downtown Rockland

June

Annual Pop the Cork Celebration http://www.cmcanow.org/education

207-236-2654 162 Russell Ave. Rockport

National Trails Day (discover, enjoy and care for Acadia’s magnificent 125-mile trail system)

www.friendsofacadia.org 207-288-3340 Acadia Park Bar Harbor

Piscataquis Heritage Hot Air Balloon Festival

www.piscataquischamber.com 207-564-7533 Dover-Foxcroft

Moosemania (month-long celebration of the moose)

www.mooseheadlake.org 207-695-2702 Greenville

Maine Home and Design Show (architects, home designers, etc.)

www.mhdshow.com 207-230-0919 Camden Hills Regional High School

Rockport

Kennebunkport Festival (a celebration of the good life in Maine)

www.kennebunkportfestival.com 207-772-3373 Downtown Kennebunk- Port

Maine Lobster Boat Racing http://www.lobsterboatracing.com/

207 -596-6661

Rockland Harbor Rockland

Bar Harbor Music Festival www.barharbormusicfestival.org Bar Harbor Maine Fare Food Festival (local art & local food)

www.maine-fare.org 207-338-6575 Main Street Belfast

Annual Camden Foreign Car Show www.mmscc.com 207-236-3063 Chestnut St. Camden Midcoast Maine Lighthouse Challenge (visit and climb 7 alluring lighthouses)

http://www.rocklandlighthouse.com/challenge.html

207-785-4609 Samoset Rd. Begins at Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse

Midsummer at the (Knox) Museum www.knoxmuseum.org 207-354-8062 30 High St. Thomaston Summer Solstice Street Fair (celebrates the

longest day of the year) www.rocklandmainstreet.com/event

207-593-6093 Main St. Rockland

June thru August

Bowdoin International Music Festival http://www.bowdoinfestival.org 207-373-1400 Various Brunswick Lincoln Arts Festival http://www.lincolnartsfestival.or

g/ 207-633-3913 248 Back River Road Boothbay

Windjammer Fleet Departs! (every Monday morning)

www.amorninginsail.com 207-691-7245 Harbor Rockland

Belfast Summer Night (Music series, Thursdays 5:30 – 7:30)

http://www.therealmaine.com/ 207-338-8448 High Street Belfast

July Jazz Weekend (fills Boothbay with soulful sounds)

http://www.boothbayharbor.com 207-633-3913 Downtown Boothbay Harbor

July 4th Celebrations www.mainedreamvacation.com Maine Coast Great Schooner Race (North America’s largest annual gathering of tall ships)

www.greatschoonerrace.com 207-374-2993 Isleboro to Rockport

North Atlantic Blues Festival (world-renown musicians perform at a 3-day festival)

http://www.northatlanticbluesfestival.com/

207-596-6055 Harbor Park 275 Main Street

Rockland

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Monday Night Movies in the Park www.librarycamden.org 207-236-3440 55 Main St. Camden Books & Blooms Maine Book Fair http://www.railwayvillage.org 207-633-4727 586 Wiscasset Road Boothbay Arts in the Park (more than 80 fine artists & artisans)

www.artsintheparkbelfast.org Waterfront Belfast

Friendship Day http://www.visitmaine.com/event/5611/friendship_day/

207-354-7224 Friendship

Music by the Sea (free concerts) www.camdenrotary.org Harbor Park Camden Strawberry Festival and Fair (parade, concert, food & fair)

http://lincolnvillemaine.com 207- 763-3381

Lincolnville Center

Bangor State Fair (rides, games, great food) www.bangorstatefair.com State Fairgrounds Bangor Maine Celtic Celebration (music, food, games, a parade & 5k road race)

http://www.mainecelticcelebration.com/

207-338-2692 Belfast

Plein Air Festival (painting at various locations in Castine)

www.castinearts.org Castine

Maine Windjammer Parade (enjoy the sight of Maine’s tall ships as they sail by Rockland’s Breakwater)

www.sailmainecoast.com 800-807- WIND

Breakwater Rockland

Camden Harbor Arts Juried Arts & Crafts Show (over 100 artists, crafts professionals and artisans)

http://www.camdenme.org 207-236-4404 Harbor Park, Atlantic Ave Camden

Summer Family Film Series (enjoy a family friendly movie under the stars)

www.barharborinfo.com 207-288-5103 Agamont Park Bar Harbor

Antiques in the Gardens http://www.maineantiques.org 207-775-3301 Botanical Gardens Boothbay Wings & Wheels Spectacular & Aerobatic Airshow

http://www.ohtm.org 207-594-4418 117 Museum Street Owls Head

National Boat Building Challenge http://www.nationalboatbuilding.com

207-338-3808 Belfast

Maine Lobster Ride and Roll (bike through country lanes and the breathtaking rockbound coast)

http://www.bikemaine.org/events/lobster-ride

207-623-4511 Rockland High School Rockland

July-August Maine Lobster Festival (a celebration of Maine’s favorite crustacean)

http://www.mainelobsterfestival.com

207-596-0376 Waterfront Rockland

August

Merryspring’s Annual Kitchen Tour http://www.merryspring.org 207-236-2239 30 Conway Road Camden/Rock-

port/Lincolnville Brunswick Outdoor Arts Festival (celebrates and fosters an appreciation of the arts)

http://www.brunswickdowntown.com

207-729-4439 85 Maine St. Brunswick

Bar Harbor Jazz Festival (week-long event) http://www.barharborjazzfest.com

207-288-5829 Various Bar Harbor

Annual Rowing Regatta http://www.comeboating.org 207- 338-4578

Belfast

Union Fair (and Maine wild blueberry festival)

www.unionfair.org Fairgrounds, off Rt. 17 Union

International Homecoming Festival (10-day event celebrates Calais, ME & St. Stephen, NB as they host events on both sides of the border)

www.internationalhomecomingfestival.com

Calais, U.S. – St. Stephen, Canada

KahBang.com (Music, art, & film festival) Kahbang.com Bangor Annual Art Show and Sale www.aldermere.org 207-236-2739 20 Russell Ave. Rockport American Folk Festival (large-scale, 3-day event)

http://www.americanfolkfestival.com

207-992-2630 Waterfront Bangor

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Annual Maine Antiques Festival (dealers from across the U.S. and Canada)

www.maineantiquefest.com 207-221-3108 Union

International Muskie Derby (grab your fishing pole. The St. John River has more than 225 miles of prime habitat for muskie fishing)

www.fortkent-muskie.com St. John River Fort Kent

Belfast Garden Club Open Gardens www.belfastgardenclub.org Belfast Crown of Maine Balloon Festival (with hot air balloons in attendance, this is the most colorful weekend in northern Maine)

www.crownofmaineballoonfest.org

207-764-6561 Northern Maine Fairgrounds

Presque Isle

Annual Blueberry Festival http://www.wiltonbbf.com 207-778-4726 Wilton Maine Lobster Festival http://www.mainelobsterfestival.

com 207-596-0376 Harbor Park Rockland

Acadian Festival (Maine’s largest cultural festival)

www.acadianfestival.com Madawaska

Blue Hill Fair (a true “Down to Earth” Country Fair)

http://www.bluehillfair.com 207-374-3701 233 Ellsworth Rd. Blue Hill

Lincolnville Beach Blueberry Wing Ding http://lincolnvillemaine.com 207-236-0028 Beach Lincolnville Belfast Harbor Fest (celebration of Belfast’s boatbuilding tradition includes boatbuilding contest, 5K run, music, food & more)

www.belfastcreativecoalition.org 207-338-2081 Belfast

Machias Wild Blueberry Festival http://www.machiasblueberry.com/

207-255-4402 Downtown Machias

Annual New England Auto Auction (serious bidders and window-shoppers are welcome)

http://www.ohtm.org/ 207-594-4418 Rte. 73 Owls Head

Maine Boats, Homes, and Harbors Show (Maine’s finest artists, architects, boatbuilders, craftsmen, designers, etc.)

http://www.maineboats.com/boatshow/visitors

207-594-8622 South Maine Street Rockland

September

Annual Bluegrass Festival http://www.paulbunyanbluegras

s .com

207-942-1177 Outer Union St. Bangor

Camden Windjammer Festival (the 3-day event celebrates Camden’s maritime heritage)

www.sailmainecoast.com 800-807-WIND

Harbor Camden

Bar Harbor Food and Wine Classic (offering wine enthusiasts and gourmands the ultimate experience in entertainment and education)

http://www.barharborfoodandwineclassic.com

Bar Harbor

35th Annual Maine Sport Triathlon www.mainesport.com 207-236-8779 Barrett’s Cove, Megunticook Lake

Camden

Maine Salmon Festival (fishing derby, auctions, historic tours and more)

http://www.eastport-me.gov 207-853-4644 Eastport

Common Ground Country Fair (one of the most popular destinations in Maine each fall)

http://www.mofga.org 207-568-4142 294 Crosby Brook Rd. Unity

Pirate Festival (live entertainment, arts, crafts, pirate parade, fireworks and more)

http://www.eastportpiratefestival.com/

207-853-4343 Eastport

Whisker Walk Family Fun Day & 5K (benefits the Humane Society of Knox County)

www.kskcme.org 207-594-4897 Harbor Park Rockland

Weiner Fest (this funny/quirky festival www.facebook.com/belfastmaine Steamboat Landing Belfast

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celebrates all things dachshunds) dogpark Midcoast Maine Country Roads Artists and Artisans Tour

http://www.artisanstour.org/ 207-236-9619 Lincolnville- Camden- Rockport

Camden International Film Festival (CIFF) (documentary film and art festival)

www.camdenfilmfestival.org 207-593-6593 Camden- Rockport- Rockland

October Pickles, Preserves and Pies Lincolnville

Beach Lincolnville

Vinfest (dinner/dance) http://www.mainewine.com 207-763-4470 Cellardoor Winery Lincolnville Waldo County Pie and Story Festival (bring the kids)

www.facebook.com/Waldo County Pie and Story Festival

The Boathouse Belfast

Harbor Arts; Arts and Books www.librarycamden.org Harbor Park Camden Annual Foliage Food & Wine Festival (Blue Hill restaurant celebrate the change of seasons)

http://www.bluehillpeninsula.org 207-374-3242 Blue Hill

Taste of Thomaston www.knowmuseum.org 207-354-8062 30 High St. Thomaston Acadia’s Oktoberfest and Food Festival (autumn colors, foods and beer)

http://www.acadiachamber.com 207-244-9264 Smugglers Den Campground

Southwest Harbor

Great Maine Apple Day (celebrate the history, flavor and tradition of Maine apples)

http://www.maineapples.org/ 207-568-4142 294 Crosby Brook Rd. Unity

Harvest Festival at the Vineyard http://www.mainewine.com/ 207-763-4478 Cellardoor Winery Lincolnville November

7th Annual ART-full Gifts, Fine Arts & Gourmet Food (craft demonstrations, gourmet food exhibitors)

www.artfullgifts.com 207-763-3433 67 Atlantic Hwy. Northport

Festival of Lights (welcome in the holiday season)

www.rocklandmainstreet.com 207-596-0376 Downtown Rockland

December

Frozen 5K www.facebook.com/frozen 5k 207-975-0134 Point Lookout Northport Christmas by the Sea (caroling, parades and other holiday festivities)

http://www.camdenme.org 207-236-4404 Camden

Victorian Christmas (an evening of storytelling, poetry and a selection of favorite Christmas tales)

http://www.belfastmaine.org Belfast

An Old Fashioned Christmas http://www.visitbath.com 207-442-7291 Bath New Year’s by the Bay (town-wide, New Year’s Eve celebration)

http://www.therealmaine.com 207-338-5900 Penobscot

Colonial Theatre (Free matinees during holiday season)

http://www.colonialtheatre.com 207-338-1930 163 High Street Belfast

Christmas Train Rides (Meet Santa on the Train!)

http://www.railwayvillage.org 207- 633-4727

Railway Village Boothbay

Books About Maine Seafaring

The Lobster Chronicles by Linda Greenlaw The Secret Life of Lobsters

Fiction Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout

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A Sampling of Maine Authors Under the Dome: A Novel by Stephen King The Dark Tower VI: Song of Susannah by Stephen King It by Stephen King Wolves of the Calla (The Dark Tower, Book 5) Waiting For Spring by R.J. Keller Salem's Lot by Stephen King Riptide by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey Contemporary Maine Fiction by Wesley McNair Somewhere Off the Coast of Maine: A Novel by Ann Hood Wild Rose (Wild Rose Series #1) (Steeple Hill Women's Fiction #15) by Ruth Axtell Morren Today's Best Maine Fiction Lobsterland by Susan R. S. K. Carlton Hatchet Harbor: A Maine Coast Adventure Maine Squeeze by Catherine Clark Murder on the Rocks (Gray Whale Inn Mysteries, No. 1) by Karen MacInerney Murder Most Maine (Gray Whale Inn Mysteries, No. 3) by Karen MacInerney Gravely Dead: A Midcoast Maine Mystery by Lawrence Rotch Otherworldly Maine An American Outrage: A Novel of Quillifarkeag, Maine Here If You Need Me: A True Story by Kate Braestrup One Morning in Maine (Picture Puffin) by Robert McCloskey Without a Map: A Memoir by Meredith Hall Marriage and Other Acts of Charity: A Memoir by Kate Braestrup Bag of Bones by Stephen King Peterson Field Guide: Eastern Birds' Nests by Hal H. Harrison The Maine Woods by Henry David Thoreau The Beans of Egypt, Maine by Carolyn Chute The Romantics by Galt Niederhoffer The Little Locksmith: A Memoir by Katharine Butler Hathaway

Maine Atlas Maine Atlas & Gazetteer by Delorme Maine: An Explorer's Guide, Fourteenth Edition (Explorer's Guides) by Christina Tree and Nancy English

Maine Birds Birds of Maine Field Guide by Stan Tekiela Maine Birds: An Introduction to Familiar Species (State Nature Guides) by James Kavanagh and Raymond Leung Maine Birding Trail: The Official Guide to More Than 260 Accessible Sites by Bob Duchesne Birding Maine: Over 90 Prime Birding Sites at 40 Locations (Falcon Guides Birding) by Tom Seymour

Maine Boating Building the Maine Guide Canoe by Jerry Stelmok River Guide: Maine, 4th (AMC River Guide Series) by John Fiske Sea Kayaking along the New England Coast, 2nd by Tamsin Venn A Visual Cruising Guide to the Maine Coast by Jim Bildner Canoe Trip: Alone in the Maine Wilderness by David K. Curran The Outboard Boater's Handbook: Advanced Seamanship and Practical Skills Where Cool Waters Flow by Randy Spencer Cruising Guide to the Maine Coast by Hank Taft and Jan Taft

Maine Beaches The Beaches of Maine (Ulysses Travel Guides) by Joel Pomerleau The Naturalist's Guide to the Atlantic Seashore: Beach Ecology from the Gulf of Maine to Cape Hatteras by Scott Wesley Shumway Geological and botanical features of sand beach systems in Maine (MSG-B) by Bruce W Nelson

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Maine Biking Moon Spotlight Maine Biking by Chris Bernard Road Biking Northern New England: A Guide to the Greatest Bike Rides in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine (Road Biking Series) by Sandy Duling Mountain Bike! Maine by Sarah Hale and David Gibbs Mountain Biking Northern New England by Paul Angiolillo Discover Acadia National Park, 2nd: AMC Guide to the Best Hiking, Biking, and Paddling (AMC Discover Series) by Jerry Monkman and Marcy Monkman Moon Acadia National Park (Moon Handbooks) by Hilary Nangle

Maine History Eminent Mainers: Succinct Biographies of Thousands of Amazing Mainers, Mostly Dead, And a Few People from Away Who Have Done Something Useful Within the State of Maine by Arthur Douglas Stover The Maine Reader: The Down East Experience, 1614 to the Present by Charles Shain and Samuella Shain Liberty Men and Great Proprietors: The Revolutionary Settlement on the Maine Frontier, 1760-1820 (Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture) by Alan Taylor The Lobster Coast: Rebels, Rusticators, and the Struggle for a Forgotten Frontier by Colin Woodard Coastal Maine: A Maritime History by Roger F. Duncan, Earle G. Barlow, Kathy Bray, and Consuelo E. Hanks A Year In The Maine Woods by Bernd Heinrich The Interrupted Forest: A History of Maine's Wildlands by Neil Rolde Historic Photos of Maine by Frances L. Pollitt Maine: The Pine Tree State from Prehistory to the Present by Richard W. Judd, Edwin A. Churchill, and Joel W. Eastman More than Petticoats: Remarkable Maine Women (More than Petticoats Series) by Kate Kennedy Eminent Mainers: Succinct Biographies of Thousands of Amazing Mainers, Mostly Dead, And a Few People from Away Who Have Done Something Useful Within the State of Maine by Arthur Douglas Stover

Movies About Maine A Man Without A Face This 1993 Mel Gibson movie was filmed in various Maine locations including Bath, Brunswick, Portland, Deer Isle, Rockland, and Rockport. Peyton Place Filmed in 1957, this classic starring Lana Turner and Hope Lange was filmed in both Camden and Belfast. Cider House Rules Starring Toby Maguire, Michael Cane, and Charlize Theron, this Oscar-winning movie was filmed in Bernard and Sand Beach in Acadia National Park. Message in A Bottle This 1999 romantic hit movie was filmed in Phippsburg (at Popham Beach), Bath, New Harbor and in Portland. Starring Kevin Costner, Paul Newman, and Robin Wright Penn. In The Bedroom This Sundance Film Festival award-winner starred Sissy Spacek and Marisa Tomei, was filmed in 2001 at several Maine locations including Rockland, Camden, Belfast, Old Orchard Beach, Owls Head, Rockport, Trevett, and Wiscasset. Storm of the Century This Stephen King thriller filmed in Southwest Harbor on Mount Desert Island in 1999, starred Tim Daly and Debrah Farentino. Pet Cemetery Stephan King’s classic horror film, starring Fred Gwynne and Dale Midkiff. This movie was filmed in 1989 in Hancock, Acadia National Park, Bangor and Ellsworth. Carousel Starring Gordon MacRae and Shirley Jones, this 1956 classic was filmed in Boothbay Harbor and Newcastle. Casper Casper, the famous friendly ghost, was filmed in 1995 in Camden. Starring Christina Ricci and Bill Pullman. Thinner Yet another Stephen King movie, Thinner was filmed in 1996 in Camden, Appleton, Belfast, Portland, and Thomaston.