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Summer Guide: Recipes to add flavor to any gathering

Warm weather beckons people outdoors. Al fresco dining offers a chance to spend even more time outdoors, and many people will attest that no outdoor gathering is complete without the requisite grilled fare and complementary sides that are staples of spring and summer dining. Try these recipes for a light and healthy summer meal. Is […]

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Summer Guide: Farmers markets offer more than just food, with expanded access to more people

While traditionally conjuring up images of fresh produce piled high in tiers of wooden boxes, farmers markets have evolved to also offer handcrafted goods, food trucks and entertainment – even fight climate change – and organizers are also making a concerted effort to reach out to more people. Maine Federation of Farmers’ Markets is working […]

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Summer Guide: Take note of free concerts, with something for all musical tastes

Whether jazz is your jive or rock has you rolling, we’ve got you covered with a slew of free, family-friendly concerts being held all summer long. In Westbrook, there are a number of summer music programs with multiple performances a week. For a down-to-earth time, the Conant Homestead at 99 Conant Street is a great choice. […]

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Summer Guide: Maine Audubon celebrating 50 years at Scarborough Marsh

The Maine Audubon Center at Scarborough Marsh is celebrating its 50th anniversary with several special activities this summer. Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife owns and manages the 3,200-acre marsh, the state’s largest salt marsh and Maine Audubon has maintained a center at 92 Pine Point Road at the marsh for a half-century. Audubon […]

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Summer Guide: With views, live music – even a castle – the Songo River Queen is sure to float your boat

I got to hold the big wheel of a big boat on a big lake. Nine-year-old me was ecstatic – and petrified of crashing. I was driving the Songo River Queen II on Long Lake in Naples, pulling off impressive maneuvers like “going straight” and “holding on for dear life,” as seen in a photo […]