Tag: Maine
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The anticipation of success in the Maine Moose Hunt Lottery
The Maine moose hunt. Another year, another successful Maine Moose Hunt. Believe me when I tell you the process takes almost the WHOLE year. The Maine moose lottery will open usually in February. UPDATE: Maine has changed the lottery opening date for 2024 to April 1st. This is when the strategies begin, (wink, wink). Seriously…
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Ellsworth, Maine: The gateway to Acadia National Park.
The last “city” before Mount Desert Island. Although Ellsworth, Maine may appear as a small town, it technically qualifies as a city by definition. Ellsworth is situated 30 miles south of Bangor, which houses the closest major airport in the region. From Ellsworth, it is an additional 9 miles to reach the head of Mount…
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Small town Maine is a way of life.
We wouldn’t trade our small town life for anything. Small town Maine offers solace in a world of political divisiveness, religious conflicts, and climate change concerns. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, treat us with respect, and we’ll treat you the same way, or even better. We are not just friends, we are family.…
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Ten great ways to substitute moose meat in beef recipes.
Do you eat moose meat? As a Maine native, one of the most common questions I get asked by strangers is about eating moose meat. People are always curious about this large animal and it often becomes a topic of conversation. And to answer the question, yes, I eat moose meat every chance I can.…
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Greenville, Maine: offering four seasons of stay and play.
Where is Greenville, Maine? Greenville is a town located in the state of Maine, in Piscataquis County. The town is situated on the southern end of Moosehead Lake, which is the largest lake in the state. Nearby towns include Dover-Foxcroft to the south, Katahdin Iron Works to the east, and Rockwood to the northwest. Moosehead…
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Ice fishing shelters: what works best in Maine
Preparing for the ice fishing season. The season is upon us, and here in Maine, we are getting our ice fishing shelters ready. Every year we hope that New Year’s Day will bring enough ice for us to spend opening day doing what we love. Drilling holes, setting traps, a few beers maybe, and we…
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Original Yankee swap gifts: purchasing for adults this Christmas.
What is a Yankee Swap? Yankee Swap is a popular tradition among families in Maine as well as in other parts of the country. It is a straightforward concept, where Northerners, also known as Yankees, swap gifts with each other. The term is sometimes referred to as White Elephant or Dirty Santa, but all of…