There are
so many times that I wish I actually was super woman, capable of being in many
places at one time or able to handle some serious multitasking. Most of the
time that crosses my mind it’s because I’m spinning too many plates and in
danger of crashing.
This time
it’s due to my desire to be able to attend more than one of the fun things
going on in Maine
this weekend. Our state is incredibly vast in size and offerings, so choose
wisely!
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| Portland Head Light |
One of
the coolest things going on is happening all over Maine. It’s Maine Lighthouse Day, this
Saturday September 15th. This is the day that some of our famous and
some of our little known lighthouses are open for the day and you can visit and
tour them. The U.S. Coast Guard, the State of Maine and the American Lighthouse Foundation
come together to sponsor and orchestrate this event each year. If you’re into
lighthouses or visiting along the coast and want to check one out, here’s where
you can find information.Maine Lighthouse Day
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| Mt Katahdin from Sandy Stream Pond |
In one of
my favorite parts of the state – the Katahdin area – is a fabulous festival
that starts today. It’s the Trails End
Festival. All trails lead to Millinocket
this weekend. Mt Katahdin is the
northern end of the US Appalachian Trail, or the AT. For those who’ve hiked any portion of this
trail, you know how demanding it can be and certainly could see the desire for
celebration upon completion. The Trails
End Festival will offer live music, food, a parade, a chili cookoff, and also
the opportunity to do some gold star earning work on the trail. Check out the whole schedule at their website www.trailsendfestival.org
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| Stephen King's house in Bangor |
Stephen
King Fans! This tour only takes place a
few times each year and Sunday September 16th is one of those
times. Author Stephen King lives in Bangor and over the years has set many of his novels in Maine. This tour is a gotta-go for you if you’ve
ever wondered “where in Maine
is that?”
Bring on the pink! Sunday is the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Bangor
The Bangor Race for the Cure is the largest 5K run/walk in the
State of
Maine, drawing about
5,000 participants and raising over $250,000 for
the Komen Maine Affiliate each year. Preregistration and t shirt pick up is at a
new location this year: Broadway shopping center. Race day registration and the race itself is
on the Bangor waterfront, Broad Street and Front Street in Bangor.
Registration opens at 7:30 with the race warm up at 9:45am. Here are the complete details: Komen Race for the Cure Bangor
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| Maine Coon kittens |
Another good
feeling kind of happening this weekend is the Whisker Walk to raise money for
the Human Society of Knox County. Saturday, September 15 in Harbor Park,
Rockland from 9:30-2:00. Beyond the walk and the view there will be
food, fun pet contests, raffles, an agility demo, kids crafts, a bounce house,
and live music. More info here: www.hskcme.org
Yet another pet related event is taking place this weekend
in Biddeford. Friday, September 14 to Sunday, September 16; 11 a.m. to 5
p.m at PetSmart in Biddeford.
National Adoption Weekend will be held in Biddeford Sept. 14-16
(Fri, Sat & Sun). The Mobile Adoption Team will visit with adoptable dogs
from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday. Adoptable cats will also be at the store.
Adoption counselors will be available in the store on Thursday: 5-7 p.m.,
Friday: 9 a.m.-Noon, Saturday: Noon-5 p.m., and Sunday: Noon-5 p.m. For more
information, call Animal Welfare Society at (207) 985-3244 or PetSmart at
283-6546. Website:animalwelfaresociety.org
Ok --- is
that a ton of great stuff to do or what?
Now Go!!
Great post! Love the photos, too!
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