We all know why Maine is a great place to live, with its natural beauty, quiet lifestyle and friendly folk.

The holidays are a great time of year in Wells Maine and York County! There are always tons of fun things to do in December! This coming weekend Wells is THE PLACE TO BE to enjoy the best of the season. Sunday December 11th This is the 27th year of the big event, which kicks [...]

We’re sharing this article written by Shawn P. Sullivan Sanford News Editor — Fosters Daily Democrat Thursday, December 1, 2011 There are so many wonderful activities taking place in Sanford ME this weekend to ring in the holiday season! I just wouldn’t feel right not sharing this information with our friends and family! Check out [...]

It’s Apple Harvest Time in New England Pick Your Own Apples at These Southern Maine Orchards It’s been uncommonly warm in Maine over the past few days, I’m not complaining, we’ll take the warm when we can get it! Early fall is the perfect time to host an apple-picking party—a fun outdoor activity that will [...]

Maine Lighthouses from Maine Office of Tourism on Vimeo. The third annual Maine Open Lighthouse Day will take place rain or shine September 17, with many of the state’s coastal, island and river lighthouses planning to welcome the public. Most lights will be open to visitors from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for guided or [...]

  Hold On To Your Hats! Will Irene interrupt the 146th annual Acton Fair? Gates will open at 7 AM daily and will be locked from midnight to 7 AM. Admissions: Thursday: $5.00 for adults Friday: $5.00 for adults (Senior citizens $2.00 until 4:00 PM) Saturday: $6.00 for adults Sunday: $6.00 for adults Children under [...]

NORTH BERWICK, Maine — Foster’s.com — The North Berwick Annual Mill Field Festival will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2011. Visit the Annual North Berwick Mill Field Festival! A parade will lead off the event, starting at 9 am. There will be 31 vendors, many events for the children, horseshoes, cribbage, art show, quilt [...]

  Look at what I found for you! Below is a list of activities going on in Sanford Maine to celebrate the 4th of July 2011! Thursday, June 30, 2011   SANFORD, Maine — Are you looking for some fun things to do over the holiday weekend to celebrate the 235th anniversary of our nation’s [...]

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It’s early spring, and soon southern Maine Farmers will be producing juicy tomatoes, succulent onions and my all time favorite fiddle-heads!

There was a time when the purpose of a farmers market might have been to sell produce directly to people in an economically challenged area in an effort to be socially responsible and stem hunger. Today farmers markets are thriving and are a great way for smaller farmers to be able to get their produce and products to local consumers.

Who doesn’t love fresh Maine vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers, breads, jams, cheeses, juices, local specialty foods and crafts? But hey, I can get those things at the grocery store, so why would I go to a farmers market? … continue reading