Fall: Tis’ the season for giving so why not help out in your local community by volunteering. Many area food banks need donations or pick a card of the Giving Tree and help out a less fortunate person this holiday season. There are many charities to choose from and whether it is your time or your money it’s definitely a gift that pays you back. In addition to holiday related charitable causes there is also the Coats for Kids annual giving drive. Many children will only have a warm coat this winter because of this program. So don’t get so caught during this holiday season that you forget to give something back. They may never get to say thank you personally but, it’s all part of the spirit of Christmas!
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Lewiston Maineiacs: Hockey Fans Are Delighted
Fall,Winter: Mainers have been known as “maineiacs” by outsiders for years. In honor of that title, the Lewiston Maniacs semi-pro hockey team lives up to their name. This team has been entertaining crowds with the fast pace game of hockey and the fans love them! If you have not been to see a game yet, you won’t be disappointed. The Maineiacs are part of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League and play in Lewiston at the Coliseum. The fan following of this team makes attending a game worth it. The fans tend to get a little crazy when the maniacs hit the ice and you can definitely feel the excitement in the air when the team makes a fast break away toward the net and nails a slap shot past the goalie! Why not take friends or family to a game and experience Maine’s other hockey team, the Lewiston Maniacs!
Cole Land Transportation Museum: A Unique Adventure
Winter,Spring,Summer & Fall: If you are looking for something to do during the cold winter months that is both interesting and unique, you should visit the Cole Land Transportation Museum in Bangor. The museum is one of a kind in Maine filled with several unique exhibits of Maine’s transportation history. The museum offers a realistic 1800’s post office for visitors to explore. In addition, they have one of the largest collections of snow removal equipment we have ever seen. The kids loved the passenger locomotive that you are able to board and discover what travel must have been like on board the train system. War history buffs will love the military uniforms, weapons and vehicles that the museum offers. In addition to all the historical artifacts the museum also offers a huge photograph collection which archives Maine’s way of life from the early 1800’s on. The kids really love the 10 antique fire truck display. If you are looking for an educational way to spend some downtime with your family why not do what over 20,000 other visitors do annually and take a ride to the Cole Transportation Museum, you never know what you may discover!
New England Outdoor Center: Discover Maine’s Outdoors!
Winter,Spring,Summer & Fall: If you are looking for an outdoor adventure than a trip to the New England Outdoor Center may be just what the doctor ordered. Located in Caratunk, the heart of outdoor country, this outdoor center provides visitors with a wide range of tours and activities to choose from. Their mission is simple to get your fire burning for outdoor discovery and adventure. They offer vacation If you are looking for an outdoor adventure than a trip to the New England Outdoor Center may be just what the doctor ordered. Located in Caratunk, the heart of outdoor country, this outdoor center provides visitors with a wide range of tours and activities to choose from. Their mission is simple, to get your fire burning for outdoor discovery and adventure. They offer vacation packages for groups, individuals and families.
Orono: Things To Do While Your In Town
Winter,Spring,Summer & Fall: Orono is home to the University of Maine’s largest college campus but, it also offers visitors a variety of things to do. Last fall, we took a trip to the Bog Boardwalk, which is a one mile loop trail that starts in the Bangor City Forest and loops around through the bogs behind the University. We enjoyed this peaceful hike observing the bog and its natural beauty and wild life. I was able to get some great pictures of the moss carpet that edges the bog. Another great thing to do in Orono is to visit the farmers market. This is one of the largest farmers markets that I have been to with over 25 participants and a variety of fresh produce, organic cheese and meets and very healthy plants and seedlings. Whenever I am up there I always make sure to stop in at The Store – Ampersand. This place has the best wine selection as well as great coffee and baked goods. The Bear Brew Pub is a fun place to hang out and grab a bite to eat. The downstairs is a restaurant with great pub food and the upstairs offers a bar and pool tables if you are looking for something to do. Another great stop is the University of Maine Museum of Art which has a growing collection of fine art which includes works from Andrew Wyeth and Winslow Homer. This museum is a great way to spend a weekend afternoon and admission is free which makes it even better. Orono definitely has a wide variety of things to do while your in town, so check them out.