Kingfield POPS Road Jam: 10K Road Race and 1K “Fun Walk” June 27, 2009, at 9:30 a.m. [“Fun Walk” Starts at 9 a.m.] When the moon rises over the charming, historic village of Kingfield on Saturday, June 27, music will fill the air as the Kingfield POPS kicks off its seventh season. The sound of […]

Maine’s cold marine waters are some of the world’s most productive, providing habitats for a diverse and varied assemblage of species, including at least 1,600 different types of bottom dwelling organisms, 73 different types of commercially-harvested fish, and 26 species of whales, porpoises and seals. This high diversity of marine life is supported by a […]

Do lobsters feel pain when you cook them? The nervous system of a lobster is very simple. For an organism to perceive pain it must have a more complex nervous system. Neurophysiologists tell us that lobsters, like insects, do not process pain. What is the “green stuff” you find in the cooked lobsters? Can you […]

Lobster Bisque * 4 Ounces Lobster meat * 2 Tablespoons butter * 1 Tablespoon flour * A Dash of sherry (optional) * Paprika * 1/2 Cup cream * 1/2 Cup light cream * 1/4 Teaspoon salt * A Dash cayenne pepper In a saucepan, melt butter. Add Lobster meat and cook over moderate heat for […]

MOSES is the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife’s online hunting & fishing licensing system. With MOSES, you can purchase licenses any time of the day or night, and print your license out in your home or office in just minutes. Who can use this service? Any Resident, Non-Resident or “Alien” Sportsperson looking to hunt […]

These guidelines describe the manner in which the game of golf should be played. If they are followed, all players will gain maximum enjoyment from the game. The overriding principle is that consideration should be shown to others on the course at all times. The Spirit of the Game Unlike many sports, golf is played, […]

National Public Gardens Day The McLaughlin Garden in South Paris, is delighted to participate in the first National Public Gardens Day that will take place on Friday, May 8. Created by the American Public Gardens Association, this nation wide event strives to raise awareness of America’s public gardens and their important role in promoting environmental […]

Maine Fact Sheet from the Maine Office of Tourism State Capital: Augusta State Nickname: Pine Tree State State Motto: Dirigo (“I lead”) State Bird: Chickadee State Floral Emblem: White pine cone and tassel State Fossil: Pertica quadrifaria State Cat: Maine Coon Cat State Fish: Landlocked Salmon State Insect: Honeybee State Tree: White Pine State Animal: […]