New Gloucester, Maine: The Last of the Shakers
About forty minutes from Portland, a small town called New Gloucester is home to the last remaining members of a famous and formerly widespread religious order — the Shakers.
The Shakers began as a nine-person group, led by Mother Ann Lee. They came to the United States from England in 1774, seeking a place to practice […]
Written by Kathy Hawkins on May 22, 2007
Filed Under Maine, Portland, People, History
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The Sights and Shops of Freeport Maine
Maine doesn’t have its own version of Los Angeles’ Rodeo Drive, or Chicago’s Miracle Mile, with long stretches of designer shops like Gucci, Prada, and Dolce & Gabbana. But it’s still home to one of the best places in the United States for shopping, whether you’re looking for a pair of jeans, a canoe, or […]
Written by Kathy Hawkins on May 11, 2007
Filed Under Maine, Portland, Freeport, Shopping
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Spend a Day in Gray, Maine
You might have already exhausted the pleasures of Portland. But there’s another town, less than half an hour from the city, where you can spend the day basking in the sun, coming face to face with fascinating wildlife, and eating delicious food. Just take the turnpike up to exit 63 and there you are — […]
Written by Kathy Hawkins on April 29, 2007
Filed Under Maine, Portland, Wildlife
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