It’s a lively spot by the sea with an eclectic mix of artisans, farmers, boat builders, railway buffs, lively festivals and Scottish frolics.
Things to Do
Events and things to do from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Winthrop’s lakes, ponds and summer events a magnet
From Mt. Pisgah to Norcross Point on Maranacook Lake, to the annual Sidewalk Art Festival and programs at the Bailey Library, Winthrop has a lot to offer locals and visitors alike.
Made in Maine: Somerset Grist Mill in Skowhegan is another ‘Great Good Place’
Producing tons of finished grains for shipment all across New England, the Grist Mill also has a radio station, a yarn shop and a full sit-down restaurant with wood-fired pizza and beer from the grains milled on site.
Tour the Rockland area for a fabulous taste of Maine
The granite breakwater is nearly a mile long and visitors stroll down it to the lighthouse, fish from the massive granite blocks and keep an eye out for marine life.
Summer at Sunday River
The ski resort offers many activities during the summer, enough to fit the needs of any family.
History Buff: Explore Bethel’s history
Located in the heart of the Broad Street Historic District in Bethel, Maine (founded in 1768 and incorporated in 1796), the Museums of the Bethel Historical Society provide visitors with a doorway to the town and region’s colorful past.