Winter in Maine
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The Kennebunks Paint the Town Red in February with Special Events
Throughout the month of February, Kennebunk and Kennebunkport “Paint the Town Red” with a festive and romantic atmosphere packed with events celebrating the season of love. Shops and restaurants embrace the red theme with vibrant window displays and offer “red tag” and “red plate” sales and specials, including an ice bar party, a winter cocktail class, dining in gondolas and ice shacks, and more.
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Great Maine Destinations for Cross-Country Skiing
Maine is truly magical year-round, and there are so many winter activities to enjoy the great outdoors (as long as you have the right gear and base layers). Cross-country skiing, also known as Nordic skiing, is a fun recreation suitable for all ages and ability levels with countless trails across the state to explore. The list of cross-country skiing destinations below just scratches the surface of places in Maine offering this fun activity. For those who are just starting out, many offer lessons, guided tours and equipment rentals.
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Rare Arctic Steller’s Sea-Eagle is Boothbay Region’s Newest Tourist
An extremely rare and massive arctic bird from northeast Russia, known as the Steller’s Sea-Eagle, has found its way to the coast of Maine, captivating the national press and the hearts of professional and amateur birders around the country. First sighted in Georgetown on December 30, the eagle has been hanging out in Boothbay Harbor recently, causing quite the stir in the off-season.
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Go Ice Skating in Your Backyard: The Year-Round Joys of Homes on Ponds
Waterfront properties are always in season here in Maine. While summertime brings activities like canoeing, kayaking and swimming, the winter ice on freshwater ponds brings friendly games of pond hockey and frosty ice skating laps on your backyard rink. Explore our selection of homes for sale with freshwater out the back door.
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5 Maine Ski Retreats for a Cozy & Active Winter
Snow is accumulating on the trails at Maine’s many ski resorts and it’s time to wax and tune-up your snow gear. We’ve compiled a list of cozy retreats for sale that are close to various ski areas, including Sugarloaf, Saddleback, Sunday River, Shawnee Peak and even the small but mighty Camden Snow Bowl, the only ski area in North America overlooking the ocean.
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25 Maine Stores to Shop Local this Holiday Season
We asked our agents and staff for their top recommendations of Maine-owned businesses to visit and find unique gifts for your families and friends this holiday season. Our list covers the state, with regional recommendations from each of our six offices: Kennebunk, Portland, Brunswick, Damariscotta, Camden and Northeast Harbor on Mount Desert Island. Happy holidays from all of us and remember to shop local.