MrLakefront blog

Overlooking the  Holt Pond Preserve, Five Fields Farm is located in the hills of South Bridgton, Maine. First planted by John Gyger in the 1920s, Tom and June Gyger have been running the orchard since the late 80s. In 1995 they opened the retail farm stand, where they offer a selection of ready p...

During the great sellers' market from 1998 to 2005, selection was below average to poor. Folks "from away" were disappointed with both the number and suitablity of lakefront properties on the market. Lakefront buyers were faced with inflated prices and poor selection. Did they refuse to buy? NO! ...

September 10, 1-5 p.m. Tasha Tudor High Tea, with presentations by Tudor scholars and tours of the museum, reservations recommended, $50/person, Rufus Porter Museum and Cultural Heritage Center, 67 North High Street, Bridgton. FMI: 207.647.2828, www.rufusportermuseum.org September 10, 4 p.m. "The...

September 10, 6-9:30 p.m. Women's Night Only, dinner and entertainment by comedian Kelly MacFarland, $60, benefits the Food Pantry of York County, On the Marsh Bistro, 46 Western Avenue, Lower Village, Kennebunk. FMI: 207.967.2299, www.onthemarsh.com September 11, 5-7 p.m. "Autumn Muse," group sh...

September 10, 5-7 p.m. "Ekphrasis," Opening Reception, an exhibition celebrating the interface of word and image, sponsored by the University of Maine Farmington Department of Sound, Performance and Visual Inquiry, free, UMF Art Gallery, 246 Main Street, Farmington. FMI: 207.778.1062, www.farming...

September 4, 5-8 p.m. "Old Memories Fade: Photography by Karin Maher," First Friday Opening Reception, meet and greet the artist, enjoy light refreshments, Frost Farm Gallery, 272 Pikes Hill, Norway. FMI: 207.743.8041, www.frostfarmgallery.com September 4, 7-9 p.m. Top 10 Landowner Mistakes, One ...

September 3, 7-10 p.m. Jim Ciampi Trio at the Seaside Martini Club, enjoy great music and lucious drinks, even some BoSox on screens, The Landing at Pine Point, 353 Pine Point Road, Scarborough. FMI: 207.774.4527, www.thelandingatpinepoint.com/events September 3, 8 p.m. "Masters of American Opere...

September 4, 4-7 p.m. Art Show featuring Sally Rees-Speich and Harriet Chassie, Opening Reception, SugarWood Gallery, 248 Broadway, Farmington. FMI: 207.778.9105 or 866.784.2715, www.sugarwoodgallery.com September 4, 5-8 p.m. 4-Point Perspective, a show of fine art by Schrock, Garrigus, Barrett a...