MrLakefront blog

The perfect lakefront getaway location in the Sebago Lakes Region is McWain Pond nestled, in the hills of Waterford, Maine. Formally known as Long Pond, it is approximately 450 acres and has no public access. At 3 1/2 miles long, it's perfect for boating, water skiing and swimming. Fishing too! T...

October 15-18, 6-9 p.m. Haunted Schoolhouse, a good old fashioned haunted house, $12/adults, $10/students, not suitable for young children, a "safe room" with crafts and games is available for any youngster, Schoolhouse Arts Center, 16 Richville Road, Sebago Lake Village. FMI: 207.642.3743, www.s...

October 15-16, times vary, Wabanaki Perspectives and Human Awareness, panels, discussions, basket-making, demonstrations, storytelling, drumming, youth activities and more, various venues campus wide, University of Maine, Augusta. FMI: www.uma.edu/wabankiperspectives.html. October 15, 6 p.m. "Edg...

October 15, 6:30 -10 p.m. Chris Humphrey Jazz Trio, veteran jazz singer, composer, arranger, conductor clinician and pianist with an extensive resume, his primary focus is the use of the voice as an instrument, The Nonantum Resort, 95 Ocean Avenue, Kennebunkport. FMI: 207.967.4050 or 800.552.5651...

Within a five minute walk from Highland Lake in the western Maine Lakes and Mountains region we are fortunate to have an independent book store, Bridgton Books. Located at 140 Main Street, Bridgton Books is a year-round, full-service shop. You'll find the Magic Lantern Movie Theater and Renys Dep...

October 8-11, 9:00 a.m.-closing, 159th Annual Fryeburg Fair, Maine's Blue Ribbon Classic continues with harness racing, midway, food booths, the world's largest steer and oxen show, exhibits, energy row, Old McDonald's petting farm, agriculture, museums, demonstrations, entertainment, contests an...

October 8, 7:30 p.m. "Rediscovering Champlain's Dream," by David Fischer, about the 17th Century explorer who brought French culture to Quebec and New England, $15/person, Deering Wing, Dyer Library, 371 Main Street, Saco. FMI: 207.283.3861, www.sacomuseum.org. October 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m. "Building...

October 8, 7:00-8:00 p.m. "Precarious Balance," an interactive installation by Susan Bickford, a special collaborative performance with members of the Bates College Dance Community and musicians including Frank Mauceri of Bowdoin College, free, Charles Danforth Gallery, Jewett Hall, University of...

It's Fair Week in Fryeburg, Maine! Known as Maine's Blue Ribbon Classic, the Fryeburg Fair is an 8-day agricultural fair held on 185 acres in the Saco River Valley. Gates open at 7 a.m. and night shows begin at 8 p.m. This year's night entertainment includes NewFound Grass, Heartland, Kristy Lee ...

Tucked away only 30 minutes from Bridgton and about the same from North Conway, New Hampshire, is Keewaydin Lake in Stoneham. The breathtaking scenery, mountain views, big sky and sparkling water make this 307 acre lake a gem to spend time on. Few large boats are found on the lake and jet skis ar...