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 [...]

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

Maine – “The Way Life Should Be” Winter is when Maine truly sparkles. Whatever your preference; in Maine there are so many reasons to say, “Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow!” Enjoy it’s beauty from a good ole’ fashion horse-drawn sleigh, set out on snowshoes, ski on some of the best slopes [...]

HGTV featured Kennebunkport as the “#2 Christmas Town in America”.(SEE VIDEO) Festivities extend to downtown Kennebunk and to the fishing village of Cape Porpoise where locals construct a Christmas Tree entirely out of Lobster Traps, a sight to behold. If you’re looking for some thing to get you into the holiday spirit, you have to visit Kennbunkport, Maine and its Christmas Prelude Festivities December 3rd through December 12th. …continue reading

What is a leaf peeper? A leaf peeper is a person who engages in the activity of viewing the changing colors of foliage. Fall in Maine, also known as Leaf Peeping Season, is a great time of the year to visit.   Maine is known for the most brilliant and colorful foliage of all the New [...]

It’s Apple Harvest Time in New England Pick Your Own Apples at These Southern Maine Orchards Early fall is the perfect time to host an apple-picking party—a fun outdoor activity that will get everyone outside to enjoy the crisp, sunny weather. Make it an early-afternoon event and plan a post-picking picnic if the weather permits. [...]

“You can’t get there from here” is a famous Maine cliché – and not without some foundation in fact. Road signs in other states have mileage distances to the next town, in Maine these are typically not given. Highway number signs are very sparse, particularly on back roads, making it possible to drive many miles in the wrong direction before discovering that you got “turned-around,” as the locals would call it!

When you stop to ask directions, you will discover that locals seldom use street addresses. Instead directions may be given such as “go straight ahead ’bout two miles ’til you see a big rock on the left, then after that there will be a dirt road to the right, then go until you see a brown cape…” …continue reading

Alisson’s vs. The Clam Shack Below is a video of the Travel Channel’s Food Wars Episode which aired on November 3rd. Travel Channel’s Food Wars returns to Kennebunkport tomorrow (Friday, October 8th)! Stop by to see the filming and for another chance to be on TV!! Come declare your love of Alisson’s to the world! [...]

ANNOUNCING OUR MOTORCYCLE RUN RAFFLE WINNERS! Our raffle of donated items raised $515.00! continue reading

Monthly Average Interest Rate And Points On 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgages Since 1971. An interesting look at the history of the 30 year fixed mortgage rates. If you’re waiting for rates to go down…Think Again. History tells us that we’re at about the bottom of the barrel and it’s only upwards from here. 2010 Rate Pts [...]