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First beach day.

Tuesday, June 7th, 2011

Birch Point State Park, first beach day.

Mere days ago, the temperature rose and the sun shone.

Birch Point State Park, first beach day.

And the mist hovered.

Birch Point State Park, first beach day.

The perfect combination of elements for trying out new beach gear.

Birch Point State Park, first beach day.

And making new footprints in this year’s sand. Yes, we do have sand in Maine.

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Pirates attack Camden Harbor.

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

Pirates in Camden, Windjammer Fest, 2010

Last weekend, the raiders snuck into the harbor to the tune of a bagpipe.

Pirates in Camden, Windjammer Fest, 2010

And launched their attack on land.

Pirates in Camden, Windjammer Fest, 2010

But the Red Coats were ready.

Pirates in Camden, Windjammer Fest, 2010

And swiftly shot their cannons, while the onlookers took their own shots.

Pirates in Camden, Windjammer Fest, 2010

But the pirates had local support from various points in the harbor. (As well as support among the crowd.)

Pirates in Camden, Windjammer Fest, 2010

Casualities were few. Even those caught in the crossfire enjoyed the rest of the day.

Pirates in Camden, Windjammer Fest, 2010

The 2010 Camden Windjammer Festival website.

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Red, white and blue.

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

Fourth of July in Thomaston, 2008.

Click on the links below for just a few ways to celebrate our independence this weekend in Maine.

Will add to this list when new information arrives. If you know of something, please post it in the comments. Thanks!

Get out there and have fun! And never forget why we pledged our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor on this day.

(Pics of a previous Fourth of July Parade in Thomaston.)

Bath

Bar Harbor

Boothbay

Camden

Deer Isle

Firework Shows in Maine

Freeport

Kennebunk

Lewiston/Auburn

Moosehead

Ogunquit

Portland

Thomaston

Winslow

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Sweet Easter.

Thursday, April 1st, 2010

Easter -- Weatherbird, Damariscotta, Maine

Where do bunnies spend a dreary, soggy, spring day?

Easter -- Weatherbird, Damariscotta, Maine

At Weatherbird in Damariscotta.

Easter -- Weatherbird, Damariscotta, Maine

Where they can gather supplies for the sweetest of holidays coming up this Sunday.

Easter -- Weatherbird, Damariscotta, Maine

Weatherbird has more than just sweets — wine, cheeses, produce, etc. Will do a more complete posting soon. (This is not an April Fools joke.)

Easter -- Weatherbird, Damariscotta, Maine

But right now, sweet spring means Sweet Easter.

Have a Happy One!!!

Weatherbird -- 72 Courtyard Street, Damariscotta, Maine – 207-563-8993

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Do Leprechauns live in Maine?

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

Fairy houses at the Maine Botanical Gardens.

Leprechauns may have stowed away with the Irish when they arrived in the 1800s.

Fairy houses at the Maine Botanical Gardens.

Or fairies may have always lived in Maine.

Fairy houses at the Maine Botanical Gardens.

But one thing’s for sure, there are some enterprising sprites developing some nice properties around here.

Fairy houses at the Maine Botanical Gardens.

These charming residences were spotted at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Fairy houses at the Maine Botanical Gardens.

To learn more about the Irish in Maine visit the Maine Irish Heritage Center in Portland.

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