May in Maine

Posted on April 18, 2013 by admin
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May in Maine
May is a great month to be in Maine. Flowers are springing up, trees are leafing out, the grass is turning green, and yard sales are popping up everywhere. If you love yard sales you just have to head to Bath on May 4th. It is the annual CITY-WIDE YARD SALE!! It’s a part of BATH MAYFAIR and there is a wicked lot of stuff going on. Downtown will host a tent sale, sidewalk sales, and the Downtown Scavenger Hunt. There will also be face painting, crafts, a bake sale and the Bath Skate Park Barbecue.

If you’re in the Kennebunk area on May 4th, check out the Kennebunk May Day Festival. A pancake breakfast, art exhibits, wagon rides, balloon art, crafts, face painting, rock wall climbing, live entertainment, a free bean supper and much more are on the schedule for the 14th Annual Kennebunk May Day celebration!

If you like vintage cars, May 5th is the day to head to Medomak Valley High School, 320 Manktown Road, Waldoboro, Maine for the Cruisin’ to Graduation Car Show. Continue reading →

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Moore Park Art Show – So. Paris, Maine

Posted on April 7, 2013 by admin
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ATTENTION ARTISTS:

Moore Park Art ShowSOUTH PARIS – The Moore Park Art Show in South Paris is seeking exhibitors for a celebration and sale of original arts, Saturday July 27, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Rain date July 28). The 4th annual show will feature 60 artists and artisans with a new craft table tent with live entertainment and fine fare. Over $600 in ribbons will be awarded to several artists representing painting, photography and crafts in an optional judged competition. The event is presented by the Town of Paris, Parks and Recreation Department and the Mahoosuc Arts Council. Continue reading →

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Fisherman’s Festival in Boothbay Harbor

Posted on April 5, 2013 by admin
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Apr 26 thru Apr 28, 2013

Fisherman's Festival - Bar Harbor, MaineThree days full of great family activities and fun! The Miss Shrimp Contest takes place on Friday night, and Saturday starts early. Enjoy a full day of activities which include trap hauling, a codfish relay, old-fashioned fish fry, lobster crate races, and much, much more. The annual Blessing of the Fleet Memorial Service and boat parade take place on Sunday in Boothbay Harbor.

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Maine Maple Sunday!

Posted on March 23, 2013 by admin
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Maine Maple Syrup

By Judith Hayes

It’s Maine Maple Sunday!! Check out the Maine Maple Producer’s Map of all the locations you can visit to see how Maine Maple Syrup is made and MAYBE get a free sample!!

A great sign of spring and a great taste any time of year! Here are some wonderful recipes using Maine Maple Syrup!

My Mom used to make maple butter, and nothing tasted better on biscuits, pancakes, and french toast. It’s simple to make and your family will ask for it again and again. Continue reading →

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Vejibag – A Maine “Green” Business

Posted on February 26, 2013 by admin
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Sally Erickson Founder of VejibagsIt was on the Internet that Vejibag founder Sally Erickson learned that humidity-loving vegetables don’t rot in a damp cloth. The Vejibag was about to be born. Sally was able to find women in her little community of Eastport, Maine, who were willing to sew the bags. You can read the entire interesting story on her website.

The Vejibag is an environmentally sound green product. Sally’s concern for the environment inspired her to design a bag that is of natural fiber, harmless to the environment, and reusable. The Vejibag keeps your wonderful fresh vegetables crisp and tasty for a week or more. That saves many dollars over a years time, when you consider almost 25% of fresh produce gets thrown away. The Vejibag allows vegetables to breathe. Plastic bags suffocates your veggies and they quickly turn bad. Continue reading →

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