John Mellencamp Coming to Portland Maine
Oct 19 at 3:03pm by The Maniac
Grammy winner John Mellencamp will be performing in Portland at the Cumberland County Civic Center on Tuesday December 11th as part of his East Coast Tour. Tickets are $49.50 and $39.50 and go on sale at 10:00 A.M. on Friday October 19th.
Portland Maine Middle School to Hand Out Birth Control Pills
Oct 19 at 3:03pm by The Maniac
October 19, 2007:
Portland School Officials voted to OK a plan to distribute Contraceptives to children as young as 11 years old. This decision followed at least 17 pregnancies in the last four years among students in the Middle schools. Children who have parental permission to visit the health center at King Middle School will have confidential access to birth control pills, condoms, and other contraceptives.
About 13% of middle school students in Maine say they are sexually active, according to a survey cited by the Portland Press Herald.
Maine’s Adaptive Ski Programs
Sep 15 at 8:08am by The Maniac
Sunday River Ski Resort and Sugarloaf Mountain will be offering adaptive downhill and snowboarding lessons for the handicapped this winter so they can enjoy the thrill of skiing as everyone else does.This program will be offered for those six years and older, and will start in January 2008. An application and doctors permission will be required. For further information, go to info@skimhs.org.
Maine’s Documentary: Uninhabited Islands Near Bar Harbor
Sep 15 at 8:08am by The Maniac
Remote Islands off Maine’s coastline that was full of human life in the early 20th Century have been abandoned for many, many years. What were once roads, have slowly disappeared. What were homes, have started to crumble. All signs of human life are slowly fading away.
Documentary film maker, David DeVries is currently working on a project where he films areas that were once inhabited by humans but have since been deserted. DeVries choose Great Duck Island and other small land masses off the coast of Mount Dessert Island to film part of his documentary. His is trying to show people what the world would be like without human life. By filming in these remote areas that were once inhabited by humans, but not so for many years, he can show that without maintenance, things deteriorate very quickly.
This documentary should be seen in the near future on the History Channel.
Get Tee’d Off in Maine!!!
Sep 9 at 11:11am by The Maniac
Whether you are looking for an small intimate beginners course or a stunning world class layout, Maine offers golfing for everyone, with every budget. With over 140 courses, Maine offers an amazing diversity to golfers. Maine is home to one of the oldest courses in America, and has recently opened 23 new courses in the past five years. Come to Maine and play a course that is steeped with tradition or one that has the amenities of the new designs!
Maine Air Show: September 15th & 16th
Sep 9 at 11:11am by The Maniac
The Naval Air Station Brunswick is proud to be the site for the annual Great State of Maine Air Show. This action packed show will be held on September 15th & 16th 2007. The US Navy Blue Angels will be the main attraction as they electrify the crowd with their precision formation maneuvers. This family event will be enjoyed by all.
Maine Fare: Camden September 14-16
Sep 1 at 1:01pm by The Maniac
Camden Maine will host its annual Maine Fare, a weekend celebration of food arts with a varied menu of activities that focuses on the talent of its culinary stars from farmers to fishermen and food artisians. Camden is the place to be in mid September.
Freeport Maine: Not just an LL Bean destination?
Sep 1 at 12:12pm by The Maniac
Everyone visiting Maine wants to go to the original LL Bean located in Freeport Maine. Along with 170 other stores this city is known as a shopping mecca. But Freeport is also a very quaint Maine town by the sea. What draws the people to Freeport is the uniqueness of the experience. Everything from concerts, to walking trails along the sea, to sea cruises, to an observatory for stargazers makes this a total destination. Come to Freeport Maine and see for yourself.
Maine’s Fall Foliage
Aug 17 at 1:01pm by The Maniac
As summer comes close to an end, Maine will brighten up with its fall foliage. A drive along coastal Route 1 from York to Portland offers some beautiful leaf color. And those who prefer an active approach to foliage viewing can canoe or paddle through New Englands largest salt-water marsh in Scarborough.
Wherever you go in the fall, Maine can offer the best of beautiful foliage. So come to Maine and enjoy its natural beauty. You won’t be disappointed.
Seven compete for Wild Blueberry Queen Crown
Aug 17 at 1:01pm by The Maniac
The Union Fair will open on Sunday August 19th with the crowning of the 2007 Maine Wild Blueberry Queen. Seven contestants are competing against each other for this crown in which they will reign over the events at this 48th annual festival.
Come to the Blueberry Festival in Union Maine!!!
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