monmouth: The Theater at Monmouth, a “Saucy Little Opera House” in the Winthrop Lakes Region of Maine
- 07/01/10 07:23 AM
Located in the heart of the Winthrop Lakes Region is the crown jewel known as the Theater at Monmouth. In 1899, Dr. Charles M. Cumston of Monmouth commissioned Harry Cochran, an accomplished painter, writer, composer and musician, to design a building with an opera hall, caucus room and town hall. Today, Cumston Hall continues to tower dramatically over Main Street. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and houses the 250-seat opera house, town hall and public library. This is the 41st season for the Theater at Monmouth or TAM as it is known locally. In 1970, Richard … (0 comments)
monmouth: A Peaceful Getaway Awaits on Cochnewagon and Wilson Ponds in the Winthrop Lakes Region
- 05/25/10 05:08 AM
Only 15 miles from both Augusta and Lewiston, in the heart of the Maine Lakes Region, you'll find two small ponds with big personality-Cochnewagon and Wilson Ponds. They are part of the Cobbossee Watershed District. At about 410 acres, Cochnewagon is a relatively shallow pond with a maximum depth of 28 feet and an average depth of 22 feet. Certified Water Quality Monitors, Ryan Burton and Joe Saunders, test the pond every couple of weeks from spring till fall. The water quality is average. Over the years AmeriCorps and other volunteers have completed projects such as placing rip-rap and planting shrubs … (0 comments)
monmouth: Hamlets, Villages and Small Towns of the Winthrop Lakes Region of Maine
- 05/25/10 05:00 AM
Only a few hours from Boston, the Belgrade Lakes Region encompasses a large area of Central Maine that can actually be divided into three distinct destinations: Northern Belgrade Lakes, China Lakes and Winthrop Lakes. Today, I'd like to share with you more about the Winthrop Lakes Region located in the southwestern corner of Kennebec County. The Winthrop Lakes Region is an area comprised of hamlets, villages and small towns, including Winthrop, Fayette, Wayne, Monmouth, Mount Vernon, Readfield and Manchester. Each has its own personality but all come together to form a single destination community. Winthrop is "a small town with big … (0 comments)
Located in the heart of the Winthrop Lakes Region is the crown jewel known as the Theater at Monmouth.;)
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