33rd Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Show (December 4-5, 2010) in Portland, Maine

The 36th Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Show will take place on December 4-5, 2010 in the USM Sullivan Gym in Portland, Maine.  There will be over 95 artisans selling their handcrafted holiday gifts.

http://www.unitedmainecraftsmen.com/eventsdetails.asp?contentID=8844

Thanksgiving Arts and Crafts Show - Brewer, Maine (Nov 26-27, 2010)

The 36th Annual Thanksgiving Arts and Crafts Show will take place November 26-27, 2010.  The venue will be the Brewer Auditorium in Brewer, Maine.  Admission is $1.00.  Get your Christmas shopping done early!

http://www.unitedmainecraftsmen.com/eventsdetails.asp?contentID=8810

Annual Thanksgiving Arts and Crafts Show - Nov 26-27, 2010 - Brewer, Maine

The Annual Thanksgiving Arts and Crafts Show will take place November 26-27, 2010 in Brewer, Maine at the Brewer Auditorium on State Street.  It will take place during Friday and Saturday.  The perfect event for Christmas shoppers.

http://www.unitedmainecraftsmen.com/

Augusta, Maine Arts and Crafts Show (Nov 13-14, 2010)

The 29th Augusta Arts and Crafts Show will take place in Augusta, Maine on November 13-14, 2010.  The location is at the Augusta Civic Center.  Over 120 exhibitors will be selling their handcrafted products.

http://www.unitedmainecraftsmen.com/eventsdetails.asp?contentID=8809

Update on New England Ski Resorts

The Boston Globe has published an update on New England ski resorts and mentions a few Maine ski areas in the process.  See "What's new at New England ski resorts for 2010-11", The Boston Globe, November 7, 2010.

Deer Herds in Northern Maine Diminishing

In northern Maine there is a decrease in the deer herds.  This is due to a number of factors that include loss of traditional wintering areas, growth of numbers of coyotes, and the average snow depth.  Read an article on this topic entitled "Deer no longer thriving in the north woods", The Portland Press Herald, October 31, 2010.

Learn more about hunting in Maine at the link below:
http://www.travel-maine.info/hunting.htm

Maine Brewers Festival - Nov 5-6, 2010

The Maine Brewers Festival will take place in Portland, Maine on November 5-6, 2010.  Maine's micro-breweries will be at the Portland Expo.  There will be food, door prizes, music, and more.  Click on the links below to learn about this event and Maine breweries.

http://www.learnourbeer.com/

http://www.travel-maine.info/recreation/brew_pubs_and_breweries.htm

Bangor's Art Walk

"On a warm evening last September, downtown Bangor was bustling with people, map in hand, going from location to location. No, Halloween hadn’t come early, but the anticipation in the eyes of people strolling the streets was reminiscent of kids trick-or-treating. Not knowing what is behind a gallery door can be an exciting quest. For businesses that stayed opened during the official downtown Art Walk, the continual foot traffic increased sales. For restaurants, new customers were enthusiastically welcomed."

Read the rest of the article in "Bangor's art walk - part of the city's downtown renaissance", Maine Insights, October 31, 2010.

October Hunting Season Now Gone

A writer shares his thoughts with us about hunting in October.  See "Goodbye October, I'll miss you", Fosters.com, October 31, 2010.  Read more about Maine and hunting.

Deer Herds and Coyotes in Maine

An interesting article has been posted about the growth of coyotes and the effect on deer herds in Maine.  Read "Hunting: Maine needs coyotes and deer", The Portland Press, October 31, 2010.  Learn more about hunting in Maine.

22nd Bangor Arts & Crafts Show - November 6-7, 2010.

The 22nd Bangor Arts and Craft Show will take place in Bangor, Maine on November 6-7, 2010.  The location will be at the Bangor Civic Center.  Entrance fee is $2.00.

http://www.unitedmainecraftsmen.com/eventsdetails.asp?contentID=8808