Pineland Farms Trail Running Festival 2010

The Pineland Farms Trail Running Festival will take place on May 29-30, 2010 in Maine.  The event includes distances from 5 kilometers to 50 miles over two days during the Memorial Day weekend.  Click here to learn more about the Pineland recreational area in New Gloucester, Maine.

Maine's Trotting Parks of the Past

From time to time we like to post some items of historical interest (if it is about Maine).  I just ran across a blog entitled "Maine's Lost Trotting Parks".  It is a part of Maine that no longer exists and something I really didn't know about.  Below is an introduction to the blog:

"After the American Civil War, the trotting horse industry flourished. Trotting parks were built throughout the State of Maine. At one time, there were more than 92 trotting parks in Maine. Few of these parks remain today. You are invited to participate in this blog and recreate the rich history of Maine's trotting parks and the horses that established the industry."

  The blog can be reached at the link below:

 http://losttrottingparks.blogspot.com/

Maine Marathon (October 4, 2009)

The Maine Marathon will be held on October 4, 2009. Click on http://www.mainemarathon.org/ for more information. Also read "Entries running at record pace for Maine Marathon", Portland Press Herald, September 6, 2009.

Sportsman's Alliance of Maine

Here is some information on the Sportsman's Alliance of Maine:

"The Sportsman's Alliance of Maine (SAM) is Maine's largest sportsmen's organization with a full-time headquarters and staff in Augusta. SAM's staff works at the Legislature, state agencies and other forums on critical issues. SAM was organized in 1975 as a non-profit membership organization to promote conservation of Maine's wildlife resources and to be an advocate for hunters, anglers, trappers and gun owners throughout the state."

Learn more at the website of the Sportsman's Alliance of Maine.

Port Authorities: Maine's Roller Derby Team

Maine's women's roller derby team, the Port Authorities, will be skating on Saturday, May 23rd, 2009 at 6:00 pm in Portland, Maine. They will be matched against the Dutchland Roller Girls from Pennsylvania. The event takes place at the Portland Exposition Building located at 239 Park Avenue in Portland. See http://www.mainerollerderby.com/ for more info.

Mount Desert Island Marathon - Maine

The Mount Desert Island Marathon will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2008. This event is over 26 miles long and is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon. Click here for info on lodging, dining, and activities in Bar Harbor and Acadia.

Portland Sea Dogs - Maine's Baseball Team

Maine has a baseball team and they are called the Portland Sea Dogs. The baseball season is in full swing this summer. The stadium, located in Portland is easy to get to and the tickets are priced right! So if you are for a ball game check out the schedule for the Portland Sea Dogs.

State of Maine Sportman's Show (28-30 Mar 08)

The 28th State of Maine Sportsman's Show will take place on 28-30 March at the Augusta, Maine Civic Center. There will be many state sports organizations and state agencies present with booths. Lots of exhibits will be present to include L.L. Bean, Trout Unlimited, The Maine Bowhunters Association, and more. To learn more read "Annual spring rite starts Friday", Kennebec Journal, March 22, 2008. The event is sponsored by the Sportsman's Alliance of Maine. The event location is at the Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive, Augusta, ME 04330. For more information contact the Sportsman's Alliance of Maine.