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Maine Outdoors

"Facts About Maine" Content Written & Provided by Mary Niles
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Maine...
Has a population of over 1,000,000.

Is about 320 miles long and 210 miles wide, and has a total area of approximately 33,215 square miles.

Has over 21,000 miles of public highways, exceeding the total mileage of any other New England state.

Is almost as big as all of the other five New England States put together.

Has one county (Aroostook) so big (6,453 square miles) that it actually covers an area greater than the combined size of Connecticut and Rhode Island.

Claims America's first chartered town - York, chartered in 1641.

Is recognized as one of the most healthful, beautiful and interesting states in the nation.

Has 17 million acres of forestland and 3,500 miles of indescribably beautiful coastline, with bays, coves and similar indentations. Maine has 60 lighthouses including Portland Head Light commissioned by George Washington.

Has 2,295 square miles of inland water area and over 2,000 coastal islands.

Is one of America's largest blueberry growing states, raising 90% of the low-bush blueberries in North America.

Potatoes rank 3rd in acreage and 4th in production nationally.

One of the mountains is approximately one mile high - Mt. Katahdin (5,268 ft above sea level).

Is nationally famed for the fine taste, texture and fresh color of its seafood, superior traits due to all the cool, clear waters which provide the perfect environment.

Boasts 6,000 lakes and ponds and 5,100 rivers and streams abounding land-locked salmon, trout, smallmouthed bass, pickerel and perch.

Makes a variety of products from toothpicks to destroyers.

Has more than 25 ski areas, including nationally-known Sugarloaf USA which has a 9,000 ft. gondola line.

Has 436,064 acres of state and national parks, including the 92-mile Allagash Wilderness Waterway in northern Maine.

Abounds in natural assets - lakes, beaches, mountains, seacoast - which make Maine the Land of Remembered Vacations.

"Facts About Maine" Content Written & Provided by Mary Niles

 

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( Monday, March 24, 2008 )  Maine Timeshare If you make frequent trips to Vacation Land, you may want consider purchasing a Maine timeshare so you can stop paying for temporary accommodations. These vacation properties will allow you and your family to secure a lifetime of prepaid, weeklong vacations in your favorite region of this exceedingly diverse state. A resale timeshare can be a convenient and cost-effective alternative to renting a hotel room every time you vacation in Maine.


( Friday, March 07, 2008 )  Auntie's Cabins

I was born in Texas and raised on a farm; most of my free time was spent hunting. I was always respectful of wildlife and nature and knew at a young age I wanted to be a guide. I only hunted what was to be eaten or animals that needed to be hunted because of the threat to livestock and people.

If you book your hunt with us and you have taken your trophy, coyote hunts are on us. As a guest we will treat you like you are kinfolk. Respect for others, respect for wildlife and respect for nature go a long way.


( Tuesday, January 15, 2008 )  Moose Lodge Rental Moose Lodge is located at Cross Lake, in Northern Maine on US 161, 24 miles north of Caribou.  The lodge is situated between a chain of five fresh water lakes.  The lodge is fully furnished and includes one master bedroom, loft with two beds, spacious living room, kitchen, and an enclosed porch.  A small country store is located approximately a mile from the lodge for all your basic needs.


( Tuesday, January 08, 2008 )  Old Mill Marina As the only marina located on picturesque Eagle Lake, Maine, the Old Mill Marina is in a unique position to help you make the most of your family or corporate outing, vacation, club trip, or wilderness adventure. Boaters, ATV riders, and snowmobilers will find our services to be convenient and affordable.


( Tuesday, January 08, 2008 )  World Wide Scrubs Worldwide Scrubs is a retail, online outlet for medical/nurses uniforms. Our stylish scrubs are made to last and are perfect for hospitals, medical offices, dental offices, veterinarian practices, or personal enjoyment. We offer one of the largest selections of styles, prints and sold colors available on the internet. Most of our medical/nurses apparel can be ordered in sizes from XS-6XL. Our scrub uniforms and lab coats are available in 65% poly/35% cotton or 100% cotton premium American made materials. Worldwide Scrubs pride ourselves on offering quality medical uniforms at wholesale prices. We are proud to say that for 20 years these medical uniforms, lab coats, scrub dresses and warm-up jackets have been manufactured right here in the USA. Quality tailoring and affordable pricing are our specialties.


( Thursday, November 01, 2007 )  EMERALD VALLEY RANCES

For all your fresh broccoli needs: Shipping trailer lots and LTL, in season July - early November, next day or second day service to most east coast markets. 


( Thursday, November 01, 2007 )  First Choice Real Estate - Warren Walker You have found the First Choice for Maine real estate. We pride ourselves on providing experienced professional service for all your real estate needs.  Whether buying or selling; residential, recreational, acreage, building lots, or commercial property; we will give you quality personal attention along with our commitment to provide you with the truth, honesty and integrity that you deserve.  The right choice is First Choice.Maine's only Licensed Commercial Realtor north of the Bangor area.  List with First Choice, Island Falls, and receive the best exposure for you property in Aroostook County.


( Friday, October 05, 2007 )  Spud Speedway Spud Speedway, located on the Sawyer Road located on Thompson Road, Caribou, Maine, is home of the best stock car racing in Aroostook County. There are seats available in the grand stands and in the pit area for your viewing pleasure with multiple concessions. Along with the regular racing, there are many special events including Mini-cup cars, Vintage racers, Late Model Sportsman races, Funny Car shows. Spud Speedway holds a 50/50 raffle each weekend to benefit needy organizations. They also hold many drawings for door prizes. Come enjoy a fun filled family outing at Spud Speedway where the stock car racing is second to none May through September. For more information, check us out at www.spud-speedway.com, send email to karin@spud-speedway.com, or call Greg (207) 991-0854 or Karin (207) 227-9013. Kids under 10 always get into the grandstands FREE. No alcohol is allowed.


( Wednesday, August 15, 2007 )  Leen's Lodge Leen's Lodge is a traditional Maine Sporting Camp that has been catering to vacationing fishermen and families since 1940. Located on West Grand Lake, Leen's sits on 23 wooded acres and has 9 lakeside cabins which are all wonderfully appointed to give you an authentic Maine woods experience.


( Wednesday, August 01, 2007 )  Ocean's Edge Realty, LLC

Our agency provides full service to both buyers and sellers for residential, commercial, land and waterfront real estate. We are a locally owned real estate agency committed to providing our clients with friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable service. Our agents are from different locales spanning the tri-county region which allows our clients to choose an agent that has personal knowledge of their particular market area.


( Sunday, July 01, 2007 )  First Choice Real Estate - Diane Hires

Buying and selling a home is a major decision.  Please allow me an
opportunity to assist you in this important task.  I have major references
and experience, specializing in both seller and buyer representation,
offering residential, commercial, farms, lake properties and land.


( Tuesday, May 22, 2007 )  Zwinger Von Himmel WELCOME to Zwinger von Himmel. We are located in Maine, USA. We selectively breed and Import Exceptional Highline German Shepherd Dogs. Our bloodlines are first generation progeny, directly out of Germany's finest Show and Working Competition lines. Top lines Proven in Germany's highest show and working events. German Sieger Show, BSP and WUSV Champions. VA and V rated showlines and Top, well structured working lines with excellent temperament. We offer Schutzhund training equipment, Fine German leather leashes and accessories. Serious Inquiries are Welcome. References Available.


( Tuesday, May 01, 2007 )  Picture Perfect Cottages Rent a splendid cottage at reasonable prices. Great Outdoors Experience. All cottages are located on a one acre lot with plenty of privacy and the most relaxing surrounding in Northern Maine. Easy access to approximately 100 feet of lake frontage. Excellent Fishing, hunting, or Boating opportunities. All cottages have a large screened porch overlooking the wonderful view of the lake. Approximately 5 miles from downtown Eagle Lake and 15 minutes from the servic community of Fort Kent. The perfect place to relax, unwind and get away from it all.


( Wednesday, April 11, 2007 )  Maine Wilderness Guides Association

Our intention is to become a respected membership organization with a strong advocacy voice for the needs of wilderness guides and the preservation and restoration for remote places required for their profession.  Through cooperation with landowners and land managers, both public and private, MWGO is striving to establish a reputation of inclusiveness and integrity.  Many of our individual programs are already nationally, and internationally, recognized as models for high standards of education, instruction and quality wilderness experiences. 


( Wednesday, March 21, 2007 )  RE/MAX Advantage Realty Group

Welcome to RE/MAX Advantage Realty Group, a small Bangor, Maine real estate company with a big attitude about customer service. Our philosophy is that the company's success will come only as a result of customer satisfaction, and that the company is only as good as its people which is why we have so carefully selected the right agents. Our Realtors pledge a commitment to advanced education, training and community involvement. Our local agents are knowledgeable of the community, the Bangor, Maine real estate market, and are supported with the strength and global connections of the RE/MAX franchise.


( Wednesday, March 21, 2007 )  Century 21 Moose Country, REALTORS®

Moosehead Lake Region's premier Real Estate Firm. For more than 20 years, Century 21 has earned the reputation for having the areas largest and finest selection of recreational, residential & waterfront property.


( Monday, March 19, 2007 )  Soderberg Construction Company Construction


( Wednesday, February 07, 2007 )  M. J. Brown Cabinet Makers Micheal J. Brown Cabinet Makers.  Your source for first class cabinetry.  If your looking for kitchen cabinetry, or bath cabinetry or any other custom made furniture, you have arrived!


( Wednesday, January 10, 2007 )  Black Bear Realty Group

Black Bear Realty Group is a full service real estate center.  Out experienced team of hard working professional Realtors represent both sellers and buyers for all types of property.  We handle residential, commercial, recreational, investment and land, and serve all of Aroostook County from Houlton to the Saint John Valley. 


( Friday, December 15, 2006 )  First Choice Real Estate - Scot Walker Whether you are looking to buy, sell, invest or relocate I would love to help you! Please email or call for an appointment and we can discuss your dreams.


( Wednesday, November 15, 2006 )  Camps on Wilson Pond - Wilson Pond Camps Wilson Pond Camps offers premier, waterfront, Maine vacation cabin rentals, nestled in the shadows of mountains and the quiet waters of Lower and Upper Wilson Pond, conveniently located only 3 ½ miles from downtown Greenville.The crystal clear waters of the 7-mile long Pond makes it a“GEM” for fishing, canoeing and kayaking. Boat and motor, canoe and kayak rentals available. Moose can be seen bathing in the Ponds, eagles making their appearance in the skies above, and loons serenading with their peaceful calls echoing across the Pond. Salmon, Lake Trout (Togue), and Brook Trout abound in the Pond. Open year-round, our modern, housekeeping cottages have electricity, hot and cold drinkable well water, and fully equipped kitchens. Four-season guide service is available on site offering guides for moose safaris, kayaking, fishing and hunting. Our remote log cabin on Upper Wilson Pond offers total privacy and “Lasting Mental Relaxation!” 90% Repeat Guests! Come See Why!


( Friday, September 15, 2006 )  HomeAway HomeAway.com is the world's most complete marketplace of vacation rental properties, representing over 60,000 vacation rental homes, condos, guesthouses, cottages, and cabins in over 45 countries.


( Friday, September 01, 2006 )  Belgrade Lakes Marine Boat – Automobile – RV - Fully Enclosed Storage - Reasonable rates – Pontoon boats & Large RV’s no problem. Protection from Winter Storms and Sun Damage
New Expanded Facility Opening Labor Day 2006, in business since 2000 – storing up to 75 boats and vehicles


( Wednesday, April 05, 2006 )  North Woods Communications North Woods Communications - Home of the The Telephone Guys! Based in Presque Isle, Serving Northern and Central Maine. Our technicians have navigated the world of telecommunications, telephone systems, voice mail, voice and data cabling, networks, true VoIP technology, LANS/WANS, internal/external building paging, wireless phones and headsets. We provide quality analog and digital business telephone systems that include complete telephony integration with caller id, call accounting, processing and distribution. Most systems are expandable and integrate with voice mail systems from 1-1000 mailboxes.


( Saturday, April 01, 2006 )  Tobin Farms Tobin Farms is a premium provider of foundational health products that support the body's own natural functions. With bases on both coasts of the United States, Tobin Farms provides only the finest quality. Our first was Velvet Antler, and wevelvet antler have extended our line to include a spectrum of other foundational health products for people and animals which you can explore.


( Wednesday, February 15, 2006 )  Patrick Powers Real Estate Patrick Powers Real Estate is your local, independent, real estate company. Patrick founded the company with the same focus and convictions he had always been successful with since starting in the real estate business ten years ago.


( Wednesday, January 25, 2006 )  Country Collectibles If you have been into our shop in Presque Isle, you know that we have lots to look at packed within our four walls. We have a great mix of collectibles, gifts, home decor, and Maine products/souvenirs. We specialize in great customer service and always do our very best to carry things that you, our customer, will want to give as a gift or have in your own home. We cannot possibly show you every product that we carry in our shop here on this website. We have lots to offer !


( Monday, September 19, 2005 )  Balloons & Things Maine Whether planning an event or sending a special " Thank You", Balloons & Things can deliver. From balloon sculptures to centerpieces, gift cards and mugs...we have something for every occasion! Our professional staff will work with you to create that perfect gift or "feel" for your special event. No job is too big or too small so give us a call!...or


( Monday, September 19, 2005 )  Bridal Network The Bridal Network produces several annual bridal shows at a variety of locations around Maine; a comprehensive list of merchants ready to help you make your wedding an event to remember; and Maine Wedding, the only locally-produced bridal magazine in the state.


( Sunday, August 28, 2005 )  Maine Farmers Exchange Serving Maines Finest Growers and Shippers


( Saturday, August 13, 2005 )  Remember The County Artist Paula Robertson captures the way of life in Aroostook County of days gone by and of the present. My depictions of hand potato-picking and the modern method of mechanical harvesting titled, "Been there, done that in Aroostook County Maine," are available as laser prints and silk-screened on T-shirts and sweatshirts. Many other affordable County images which will bring back memories for you can be viewed and ordered through my secure online shopping.


( Thursday, July 21, 2005 )  Mahoosuc Guide Service & Dogsledding Mahoosuc Guide Service is a small family run business with over twenty years of experience. All of our trips are owner guided. Mahoosuc Guide Service offers a wide variety of activities for all seasons and levels of experience.


( Tuesday, June 28, 2005 )  Belgrade Lakes Day Spa Mission Statement - Your complete wellness center was created for you and your family with reasonable prices to make our warm services affordable on a regular basis instead of being a luxu


( Friday, April 15, 2005 )  Pine Tree Candle Company Pine Tree Candle Company is a family owned business that takes great pride in producing highly scented, quality candles, which include; container, votive, tarts and gift baskets. Our candles burn many hours while maintaining a strong scent and great burn characteristics throughout the entire burn. We offer several different scents and even customer make candles for your special occasion or your business.


( Saturday, January 29, 2005 )  St. John Valley Guide Service We offer hunts for trophy whitetail deer, black bear and moose. Rabbit hunts with beagles are also available, as well as partridge (ruffed grouse) and coyote. Rabbit & coyote hunting are in season. We are now booking bear hunts for the 2005 season. Moose permit applications are now available from the State.


( Sunday, January 16, 2005 )  Awholelottabags Welcome to Awholelottabags, where you will find from the hippest to the sleekest handbags and accessories of the season. Our designers, for example, are Trista Baby, Baby Phat, Brynn Cappella just to name a few and we also carry designer inspired bags, all are affordable and fashionable for every woman. We also carry sunglasses, jewelry and a whole lot more. We will soon be featuring online, and in our store, ED HARDY by Christian Audigier women’s clothing along with his hip handbags. Be sure to check out updates and fashion news in Awholelottabags Blog.


( Thursday, April 11, 2002 )  Teamwork Development Association

Teamwork Development Associates provides management, corporate, and professional coaching related to the training and development of behavioral skills needed to increase productivity and profitability in any kind of organization. We provide emotional intelligence programs for executive and management development, supervisory training, individual coaching, achievement motivation training, self-management training, interpersonal skills training, and stress management training. These programs are targeted to different occupational groups in a variety of organizations, including executives, middle level managers, first-level supervisors, and hourly workers. TDA can provide you with the tools to select and retain employees with high levels of emotional intelligence.


( Friday, February 04, 2000 )  Ricker Hill Orchards Welcome! We at Ricker Hill Orchards welcome you to our family farms website. Ricker Hill Orchards has been growing Maine apples for over eight generations in the small town of Turner, Maine. Turner is a small town in the foothills of Maine about an hour's drive from the coast. We feature many activities at our farm including pick your own apples, a corn maze, disc golf, and more...



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