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A (very) late Fall hike at Acadia

A (very) late Fall hike at Acadia

If you have ever hiked or driven to the summit of Cadillac Mountain at Acadia National Park, you are familiar with the breathtaking views -- and the crowds. One way to beat the crowds? Hike in December!

While the Park Loop Road is closed at this time of year, you can still access the South Ridge Trail which starts on Route 3, near the Blackwoods campground. The trail head is on the opposite side of the road, just a couple hundred feet from the campground entrance.

We did this hike on Sunday, December 11 and chose it specifically because, as a ridge trail, you are out in the open (and thus warmed by the sun) for most of the hike. Given the time of year, you have to expect a bit of ice, and we did encounter icy spots, but they were easy to work around. With an elevation just over 1500 feet, Cadillac is accessible to anyone who can handle a moderate hike. The ascent is fairly gradual and the trail is wide enough to walk to abreast in most places.

The Creatorium- Rockland's first indie craft show... just in time for the holiday

The Creatorium- Rockland's first indie craft show... just in time for the holiday
Holiday Craft Fair
Friday Dec. 2nd from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
&
Saturday Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
@ the Lincoln Street Center Rockland's first indie craft show...
just in time for the holiday.

This will not be the church craft fair that you went to last year...trying to decide between the wooden geese, doilies and the rayon yarn vests in red and green.

This will be the juried creatives fair of Rockland, where artists, artisans, craftspeople, and foodies can sell their wares to folks who are looking for the perfect gift for friends, family and coworkers.  Maybe for themselves, too! 

We will be located in the gym of the Lincoln Street Center, 24 Lincoln Street, with over 50 booths!

Questions?

Win Four Tickets to the Sylvania 300 @ the New Hampshire Motor Speedway

Win Four Tickets to the Sylvania 300 @ the New Hampshire Motor Speedway
SYLVANIA 300 Sunday, September 25, 2011 2:00pm Oval - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

 

The cars and stars of NASCAR race their way back to New England for the SYLVANIA 300 and the second race in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup on Sunday, September 25. As part of NASCAR’s 10-race playoffs, this 300-lap event is sure to be pivotal in deciding the series champion.

Win Four Tickets to the MOVETHATBLOCK.com Indy 225 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

Win Four Tickets to the MOVETHATBLOCK.com Indy 225 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway
MoveThatBlock.com INDY 225 Sunday, August 14, 2011 3:30pm Oval | IZOD IndyCar® Series

“A New Breed of Speed” comes to New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday, August 14 for their only New England appearance.

At speeds of 200 mph, some of the most fearless drivers in the world will bring heart-stopping, wheel-to-wheel racing back to New England.

Paintball Attack?

BAR HARBOR, Maine -- A hotel guest in Bar Harbor, Maine, thought his car was the target of a paintball vandal, but police say it was actually the target of birds that fouled the car with their droppings.

Police were called to the Bar Harbor Regency -- the same hotel where President Barack Obama stayed last summer - on July 6 by an employee who said a guest had reported the car was an apparent victim of vandalism, with large splotches that appeared to come from paintballs fired from a paintball gun.

Bar Harbor police dispatcher Sharon Worcester said when an officer responded, he discovered the splotches were actually a "large amount of bird poo."

During the summer, Maine's large gull population has been known to soil buildings and vehicles with their smelly droppings.

(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press.  All Rights Reserved.)

 

Little River Lighthouse to Host Open Houses

Little River Lighthouse to Host Open Houses

The historic Little River Lighthouse, located on a 15-acre island off the coast of Cutler, Maine will host three Open House events on Saturdays this summer on July 16, July 30 and August 13. Free boats will depart for the island lighthouse at 10 am on each date from the Cutler Town Boat Launch. Children will be required to provide their own life jackets, however, life jackets will be provided for adults. Guests are advised that they might get their feet wet while boarding and departing the boats.