Christmas Prelude in Kennebunkport, Maine

Every year in the weeks before Christmas the town of Kennebunkport, Maine conducts its "Christmas Prelude". Events include Christmas tree lightings, craft fairs, art shows, holiday shopping, trolley rides, bonfires, pancake breakfast, and much more. Events take place throughout the month of December. Click on the link below for more information.

www.christmasprelude.com

Thanksgiving in Maine - 2012

Maine is a super place to have a Thanksgiving getaway. There are lots of places to visit, the inns are waiting for you to make a reservation, the tourist crowds are gone, there is little to no highway traffic, our inns have superb staff and cooks, and there are no dishes to do after the big meal! See what your Thanksgiving vacation options are in Maine at the web page link below.

www.travel-maine.info/Thanksgiving_in_Maine.htm

New Blog Added to Blog Listing

I have added a new blog to my blog list. It is called "Boot and Canoe - Adventures in the Maine wilderness".  Nice stories and excellent photography by a Maine Guide who writes about hunting, camp cooking, canoes, and more.  His blog can be found at www.bootandcanoe.com. See a list of other Maine blogs here at Maine Blogs.

Amtrak Downeaster Extends Passenger Train Service to Freeport and Brunswick, Maine

The Amtrak Downeaster is now extending its service from Portland, Maine to Freeport and Brunswick. Read more on this topic in "Downeaster service to run north of Portland, Maine for first time in 50 years", Boston.com, November 2, 2012.