A Monumental Adventure

Exploring the wild, scenic Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument By Carey Kish CRAGGY MOUNTAIN PEAKS, deep woods, free-flowing rivers and streams and a bounty of wildlife characterize the new Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, which preserves an 87,500-acre area long recognized for its ecological, recreational and cultural significance. Located immediately east of Baxter…

Agricultural Fairs

There are all kinds of opportunities to learn about, connect with, and experience farming and gardening in Maine. Check out these fairs for inspiration. Find dates and details at www.mainefairs.org or www.getrealmaine.com. 2018 FAIRS June 2-3 Maine Fiber Frolic, Windsor June 30-July 4 Houlton Fair July 12-15 Ossipee Valley Fair, South Hiram July 20-22 Waterford World’s Fair July 26-29 Pittston Fair…

 Reduce your carbon footprint by sharing a bus to the Common Ground Country Fair this year

Buses will be bringing people to the 2017 Common Ground Fair from several locations around the state, sponsored by several Maine Adult Education programs, in a further effort to reduce carbon footprint and traffic load. Travel costs vary by distance; Fair admission price is $8 for bus riders (and free for all members). To sign…

It’s Suppah-time!

Many southern to midcoast-area churches in Maine dish out a heap of food and hospitality at their down-home, public bean “suppahs.” But some churches hold other savory food events, such as turkey, roast beef and lobster suppers! The following list highlights many such public suppers, a number of which are held throughout the summer and…