LEWISTON — The 23rd annual Maine Reptile Expo, a climate controlled event, is set from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, at The Colisee, 190 Birch St. It will include onsite parking for up to 700 cars with full concessions including wine and beer. Mr. Drew’s KIDS ZONE will feature a walk in […]
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Free art project from local elementary art teacher
BETHEL — Art can heal. Literally. According to an article in the British paper, The Telegraph, scientists found that appreciating art can ward off diseases. Art improves brain functioning. When showing people a work of art they considered beautiful, those people’s blood flowed up to 10 percent to the brain, giving them nearly the same […]
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History makes a comeback: Free activities for youth
BETHEL— For the past six years, Volunteer Rosemary Laban has been running the Mornings at the Museum, a group of free outdoor activities sponsored by the Museums of the Bethel Historical Society, funded entirely through donations. The program runs from July 1-29, every Thursday from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. It is for children, ages 5-10 years […]
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Kids Korner: Calling all boys and girls!
The Maine Forestry Museum (formerly The Rangeley Lakes Region Logging Museum) invites every girl and boy aged 6 to 8 to sign up for the Little Miss and Mister Woodchip Contest to be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, at the Forestry Museum grounds at 221 Stratton Road, Dallas Plantation. Contestants may sing […]
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Kids Korner: A guide to family-friendly activities in southern Maine
Funtown Splashtown 774 Portland Road (Route 1), Saco, (207) 284-5139, funtownusa.com The best of both worlds with amusements for little ones, featuring bumper boats and antique cars, and wilder rides for older kids, including a wooden roller coaster and 220-foot-tall drop tower. On hot days, families can also visit the waterpark. Bring your own lunch and sit at […]
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Kids Korner: A guide to family-friendly activities in Greater Portland and the Lakes Region
Scarborough Marsh, Eastern Trail 130 Pine Point Road, Scarborough, (207) 284-9260, easterntrail.org This flat, 8.4-mile section of the Eastern Trail from Scarborough to Saco offers views of a 2,700-acre saltwater marsh. The trail is bike, stroller and dog-friendly. 33 Elmwood 33 Elmwood Ave., Westbrook, (207) 536-7061, 33elmwood.com Bowling, bocce and cornhole games plus a family-friendly restaurant with pub fare. […]
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Kids Korner: Family fun, indoors and out
Mini-golf and bird watching, hiking and swimming. Maine has it all.