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10 Great Things to Do in Acadia/Bar Harbor/Down East Maine

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Cheap Treats for the Body, Inside and Out  Cheap Treats for the Body, Inside and Out

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If you are traveling internationally, you may buy items without having to pay either the sales tax (called value added tax) or the customs duties assessed by the United States – primarily on liquor and tobacco but also with many other products. The savings from duty-free shopping can be significant. At Duty Free Americas in Calais (40 Main Street), and in Vanceboro (119 Water Street), shoppers can find discounted prices on premium spirits, tobacco, fragrances, cosmetics, watches, jewelry, leather goods, gifts for children, and more. Phone: Calais store at 207-454-3476 or 207-454-3404; Vanceboro store at 207-788-3989.



Clocks, with Labradors on the Side  Clocks, with Labradors on the Side

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Once upon a time in the far off enchanted land of Bar Harbor there lived a clockmaker known all over the land for his expertise and knowledge of the intricate workings of clocks, watches and barometers. This clockmaker goes by the name of Alexander H. Phillips and his place of business is 110 Main Street. You can visit him there from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays to learn of his history and talents and to see a sample of his wares. (the store is also home and guest petting parlor to Finn and Whiskey, a yellow and a chocolate Lab.) Phone: 207-288-3684.



Rocky Shores, Craggy Mountains  Rocky Shores, Craggy Mountains

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With all due respect, the ultimate expression of Down East Maine’s beauty has to be Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, a must-see place whether you live just down the road or in southern Texas. Among the park’s offerings is the 27-mile Park Loop Road system, offers outstanding views of the park's ocean shoreline, coastal forests, and mountain silhouettes. It’s all in front of you; just putter along and try to blink occasionally. Phone: 207-288-3338



We’ll Keep the Light On  We’ll Keep the Light On

With its jagged and rocky coastline, Maine in the runaway leader as the New England state of abundant lighthouses. West Quoddy Head Light, in West Quoddy State Park in Lubec, has the additional appeal of offering a visitor center and museum. And the Isle au Haut Light in the town of the same name is among a small handful of New England lighthouses that operate a bed-and-breakfast in the keeper’s house. That’s our idea of romance.



St. Patrick's Day Fireworks – Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley
March 17, 2010
Inanna, Sisters in Rhythm -- Gardiner
March 19, 2010
40-Mile Meal with New England Farm 2 Fork Project -- East Waterboro
March 19, 2010 to March 21, 2010
Inanna, Sisters in Rhythm – Gardiner
March 19, 2010
Susie Burke & David Surette -- Gardiner
March 26, 2010
America's Mattress Race -- Shawnee Peak, Bridgton
March 27, 2010
Cardboard Box Race – Saddleback, Rangeley
March 27, 2010
Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni -- Rockland
March 28, 2010
Eat the Heat Chili Cook-off and Firefighters Race -- Sunday River Ski Resort, Newry
March 28, 2010
Maine Maple Sunday Breakfast -- East Waterboro
March 28, 2010
Maine Maple Sunday -- Statewide
March 28, 2010
The Hot Seats -- Gardiner
April 2, 2010
Pond Skimming Contest -- Saddleback, Rangeley
April 3, 2010
Easter Weekend at Sunday River -- Newry
April 3, 2010 to April 4, 2010
Easter Egg Hunt and Costume Parade at Saddleback -- Rangeley
April 4, 2010
Revision -- Gardiner
April 9, 2010
Ruthie Foster and the Family Band -- Rockland
April 10, 2010
Mark Miller & his Boomer Blues Band -- Gardiner
April 16, 2010
Cowboy Junkies -- Rockland
April 17, 2010
Valencia Robinson -- Gardiner
April 23, 2010
Cherish the Ladies-- Rockland
April 23, 2010
Bangor Garden Show – Bangor
April 23, 2010 to April 25, 2010
Cherish the Ladies -- Rockland
April 23, 2010
Shalin Liu Performance Center Grand Opening -- Rockport
June 10, 2010
Garrick Ohlsson Plays Chopin -- Rockport
June 11, 2010
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