Maine has been known by the slogan Vacationland since 1936 when it first appeared on the Maine license plate. Those of us who live here agree that Maine is a great vacation destination. With the influx of vacationers opportunities for our many local businesses and entrepreneurs increase. Vacationers stay at campgrounds, hotels, inns and B&Bs, […]
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Many people come to Maine in the summer to explore and enjoy our beautiful state. This continues well into the fall as visitors come to photograph the foliage, hike and hunt. That means it’s a busy time for many of the state’s 6,300 licensed guides, and outfitters. And when you’re busy, it’s doubly important to […]
Read MoreWith 32,000 miles of rivers and streams, 6,000 lakes and ponds and 5,000 miles of coast, it’s no wonder that fishing is such a popular sport in Maine, whether that be freshwater, saltwater or ice fishing. We actually have about 275,000 paid license holders this year, over two-thirds of them state residents and the remainder […]
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How well do you know our beautiful state? Or if you live out-of-state, how can you find out more about Maine and explore the fabulous travel and leisure opportunities it offers? To find the answer, let’s start with a name quiz. Without looking them up online, can you say who are the following people and […]
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Maine has a diverse and rich business environment. We are known for our working waterfront, our small cottage industries, and our larger corporations which provide many desirable jobs for those who live in our beautiful state. As a business owner, whether a sole proprietor with a retail establishment or a corporation providing goods and services, […]
Read MoreYour Boat Safety Checklist Do you whistle while you sail? Or do you allow anyone else on board to whistle? If so, perhaps you don’t know the old Royal Navy superstition that if you whistle while you sail, you’ll summon up stormy seas. While that may be a mariner legend, it’s a fact that being […]
Read MoreThe Surprising ABCs of OUI Offenses It’s an encouraging fact that alcohol- and drug-related driving fatalities have fallen somewhat on the roads of Maine in recent years. But still, around 5,000 people are convicted every year in Maine for Operating Under the Influence (OUI) of intoxicants — alcohol and drugs. Even one fatality, injury, or […]
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Spring officially arrived March 20th, though it is just beginning to feel like it here in Midcoast Maine. One of the many harbingers of Spring are hungry bears. The Lincoln County News recently reported on bear sightings in Bristol and Damariscotta. Each year, in Spring and early Summer the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife […]
Read MoreWhat’s the most important task when it comes to spring cleaning? Hint: If you overlook it, it’ll cost you time and money. Answer: Making a list. If you work out your schedule, tactics and materials in advance, you’ll not only get things done in the right order; you’ll also avoid missing crucial jobs that simply […]
Read MoreEarth Day on April 22 was a great day to highlight concerns about the way we’re looking after this planet and its environment. But the truth is that there are really 365 Earth Days every year (or 366 in a Leap Year!) — because every day is an opportunity to consider our stewardship of the […]
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