Category Archives: Entertainment

Sunday River opens first ski trail in the U.S. | Bangor Daily News

Sunday River opens first ski trail in the U.S. | Bangor Daily News.

5 things to do this weekend | Bangor Daily News

5 things to do this weekend | Bangor Daily News.

Phish in Augusta: Why not? | The Kennebec Journal, Augusta, ME

Phish in Augusta: Why not? | The Kennebec Journal, Augusta, ME.

Stephen King fan repairs mangled front gate | Bangor Daily News

Stephen King fan repairs mangled front gate | Bangor Daily News.

Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge open house this weekend | Bangor Daily News

Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge open house this weekend | Bangor Daily News

Additional information can be obtained by calling the center at (207) 328-4634 or by calling FANWR President Betty Rinehart at (207) 498-2173.

5 things to do this Oct. 15 weekend | Bangor Daily News

5 things to do this Oct. 15 weekend | Bangor Daily News.

Web Comic: 10 Reasons You Should Hire a Journalist

Web Comic: 10 Reasons You Should Hire a Journalist.

Concert series puts Bangor on the map, but will it stay? | Bangor Daily News

Concert series puts Bangor on the map, but will it stay? | Bangor Daily News.

Stephen and Tabitha King fund classes for rock ’n’ roll wannabes in Brewer | Bangor Daily News

Stephen and Tabitha King fund classes for rock ’n’ roll wannabes in Brewer | Bangor Daily News.

Farm families find fair experience valuable for children | Lewiston Sun Journal

FRYEBURG — What kid wouldn’t want to spend a week at the Fryeburg Fair?

Jaylee and Brayden Bean did — and they got to skip school for the whole week, too.

They came with their parents, Jenn and Lance Bean, leaving their farm in Woodstock on Oct. 1.

But it wasn’t seven days of Ferris wheel rides and candied apples. It was pretty much all work in the draft horse barn until Friday when Jaylee, 8, and Brayden, 11, got to go play.

“They’re out of school, but they worked harder this week than they would have in school,” their father said. Like many farm families, they stay at the fairgrounds for 10 days in their camper.

Click to read the rest of this story by Paula Gibbs in the Lewiston Sun Journal. Also enjoy the photos and video.

Fryeburg Fair opens | Lewiston Sun Journal

Fryeburg Fair opens | Lewiston Sun Journal

Bridgton wins Firemen’s Muster | Lewiston Sun Journal

Woodsmen’s Day is underway at the Fryeburg Fair | Lewiston Sun Journal

Fryeburg Fair opens Sunday for eight days | Lewiston Sun Journal

Fryeburg Fair opens Sunday for eight days | Lewiston Sun Journal

Additional information may be found at www.fryeburgfair.org.

Color of purple in Maine … and yellow and red and …

Photo by Kelly McInnis

Changing of the foilage in Maine. Photo by Kelly McInnis

Changing colors of the foilage at Echo Lake in Aroostook State Park near Presque Isle, Maine. Photo by Kelly McInnis.

Changing colors of the foilage at Echo Lake in Aroostook State Park near Presque Isle, Maine. Photo by Kelly McInnis.

Here are a couple of photos shot by Kelly McInnis, who is a high school classmate of mine and an amateur photographer. I’m not sure where the top shot was taken, but the bottom one was shot at Echo Lake, which is in Aroostook State Park near Presque Isle, Maine. Click on either photo to get a slightly larger view.

Here’s a map and links for those interested in a last-minute trip to Maine for the peak of colors.

For foliage information, visit www.mainefoliage.com. For more about scenic byways and destinations mentioned here, visit www.byways.org/explore/states/ME/. For information on Maine State Parks and Public Lands, visit www.parksandlands.com.

Foilage map found on the state of Maine's foilage website.

Foilage map found on the state of Maine's foilage website.

Dempsey, pros to appear at L.L. Bean Saturday | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram

Dempsey, pros to appear at L.L. Bean Saturday | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram.

5 things to do this weekend | Bangor Daily News

5 things to do this weekend – Bangor Daily News.

Next Maine Event: Woofminster a treat for dogs’ festive friends | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram

Next Maine Event: Woofminster a treat for dogs’ festive friends | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram

WOOFMINSTER AMATEUR DOG SHOW

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 2, 1 to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Camp Ketcha, Scarborough

HOW MUCH: $10 adults, $5 kids and dogs

FOOD OPTIONS: Free dog treats. For humans there will be a homemade bake sale and drinks for sale.

PARKING: Camp Ketcha has ample free parking.

DON’T MISS: Doggie limbo

KID-FRIENDLY FACTOR: Great. Color Me Mine will have a paint-your-own pottery area to create dog bowls and picture frames. Face painting and a coloring area will also be offered for little humans.

BENEFITS: Planet Dog Foundation, a (501)k nonprofit, sponsors this event to raise money for service dog programs in Maine.

IN CASE OF BAD WEATHER: Rain or shine

MORE INFO:

www.planetdogfoundation.org

Old Town Riverfest features events for the whole family | Bangor Daily News

Old Town Riverfest features events for the whole family | Bangor Daily News.

This weekend, visit the Common Ground Fair or see Maine phenom Spose | Bangor Daily News

This weekend, visit the Common Ground Fair or see Maine phenom Spose | Bangor Daily News.

Online information connected to some of the stories:

mofga.org

myspace.com/spizzyspose

Lady Gaga to speak, but not perform, at Portland rally | Bangor Daily News

Lady Gaga to speak, but not perform, at Portland rally | Bangor Daily News.

Maine driftboat race skillful and entertaining | Lewiston Sun Journal

Maine driftboat race skillful and entertaining | Lewiston Sun Journal