If you’re looking for an unpretentious, cheap travel New England beach destination, Old Orchard Beach, Maine, offers waves of fun at the Palace Playland amusement park and the beautiful seven-mile beach. A...
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The U.S. Civil War Sesquicentennial revisits the Battle of Little Round Top at Gettysburg. General Joshua Chamberlain and the Maine 20th Regiment saved Little Round Top for the Union, and in saving...
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VisitMaine tells us that there are Oktoberfests in Maine that offer more than just local beer. Many, in fact, are family friendly events, ideal for your Maine fall travel and vacation trip planning! At the Swine...
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VisitMaine, the official site of the Office of Maine Tourism, writes us that several Maine agricultural fairs will be taking place before the 2011 fall season. Many of these fairs offer free admission to children, have on-site parking for...
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The Maine Office of Tourism (VisitMaine.com) recently tipped us on some worthy camping destinations in Maine. As we know, camping is generally an affordable travel activity and often a great way to...
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The one and a quarter mile Marginal Way walking path in Ogunquit, Maine, affords incredibly scenic views of the rocky coastline, cliffs and beautiful Ogunquit Beach. Enhanced by a colorful array of sweet-smelling...
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VisitMaine, the official tourism site for the State of Maine, recently tipped us on the Greek Heritage Festival taking place June 24-26 at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Portland, Maine. Traditional foods made from scratch are...
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Following up on the footsteps of our recent “Five Affordable Cape Cod Hotels,” we thought it would be a great idea to feature a similar article for Bar Harbor, Maine — the commercial and very pleasant...
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BoothbayHarbor.com (Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce Web Site) reports that the 38th Annual Fishermen’s Festival will take place from today, April 29, to May 2. Access to the Festival is free and...
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If you are longing to get out in the fresh Maine air after this quite challenging winter, the Office of Maine Tourism has tipped us on some great multi-use recreation trails that are popular on...
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