recreation

Round up the kids to cool down with Deering Oaks' latest  playground addition, the Rocky Hill water feature! The City of Portland shared some pics on Twitter!
 

Celebrate the diversity in Maine at the Greater Portland Festival of Nations on Saturday July 29th at Deering Oaks Park! Admission is free for a day of music, food and family oriented cultural events from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.. Learn about the many ethnic traditions being observed here in Maine...

Maine is filled with beautiful bodies of water. There is something for everyone; rivers, oceans, lakes, brooks and good old-fashioned swimming holes. Some people prefer the ocean with its constant motion, surf and tidal pools. Others like a still body of water like a lake, to float on and chill out.…

Free movies all summer long! The Lewiston Police Department and TD Bank have a terrific line-up of family friendly movies being shown at different spots in Lewiston, so you are sure to find one playing near your neighborhood some time over the summer!

This is my hand painted Dave Grohl wine glass. I take him with me when I'm wearing my party pants, they are definitely an important part of my wardrobe aboard The Cat! I'm kicking back enjoying a glass of wine from the Forchu Lounge with my guy Dave, listening to sea shanties by Celtic Ran…

I am about to embark on a sea journey! On Saturday I'm taking The Cat High Speed Ferry to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia with a group of friends from work. It takes just 5 and a half hours to Nova Scotia from Portland! On The Cat we will jam out to their house band, Celtic Rant, enjoy food, drinks,…

Smiling Hill Farm has some adorable baby goats that need a little handling to help socialize them. You can take part in Baby Goat Snuggling Sessions every Tuesday night from 6 to 7, for as long as the weather is good and the kids are little...

Dogs and their companion people need fresh air and sunshine. If it's an off-leash dog park that you're looking for, Bring Fido has a listing and details for each park, including:

On this hot summer day I began daydreaming about going upta' camp, so I went to Craigslist and this is what I found!
"Beautiful Maine guide's home for rent. Located directly on Big Wood Lake in downtown Jackman, Maine. Excellent base camp for all outdoor adventures with f…

Seacoast Dock Dogs will be at Hops and Hounds, next Saturday, June 17th and you've never seen anything like it! On hot summer days, nothing feels better than diving into a cool pool, dogs love it too! Seacoast Dock Dogs will have a 40 foot dock and 40 foot pool for dogs to compete in high …

We look forward to the L.L. Bean Summer in the Park Series every year, and the summer of 2017 looks amazing!
Some of the haps include:
A major 4th of July extravaganza!
A couple wonderful, family friendly fundraising events that you won't want to miss, and a Kids' Get Out and Play Day...

The Scarborough Kiwanis 31st Annual Kids Fishing Derby scheduled at Bayley's Camping Resort, Ross Road in Scarborough will now be held on May 13th because we are expecting a lot of rain this Saturday! This is the organization's biggest fundraiser and a terrific family event...

L.L. Bean has created true holiday magic in Freeport! Visit the L.L. Bean Northern Lights celebration going on through December 31st. Follow the path to the Night Sky Dome and view the Aurora Borealis being projected onto its walls.
Santa arrived by boat during the Parade of Lights...

Contact sports can result in head injuries and concussions. A blow, jolt or violent shaking of the head can lead to the brain's normal functions being affected. Not all concussions result in a loss of consciousness, so it's important to get checked out after any form of head trauma...

Bob Pelletier and Marc Bilodeau head a unique organization that gives disabled veterans therapeutic fishing experiences. Back In the Maine Stream is an organization of veterans helping other disabled veterans to find fellowship, recreation and support through fishing...

Portable grills are part of summertime in Blimpville. They go to the lake, pond, campground, beaches and backyards too. They make roughing it tasty, but they can also be a huge fire hazard if you don't know what you're doing. U.S. fire departments respond to an average of 3,000 home struct…