I recently learned something interesting about the tides in Wells Maine. You can tell whether it is high tide or low tide by the summer traffic on Route 1 in Wells. That is, when it is low tide at Wells beaches (Moody Beach, Drakes Island, etc.) and the weather is good, then everyone goes to the … [Read more...] about Wells Tides
Sports & Recreation
Ogunquit Tides
Like many locations along the Southern Maine coast, beach going in Ogunquit is best at low tide. That's because when the tide comes in, it usually swallows up most of the beach. If you've ever walked along the Ogunquit Marginal Way, you've seen this first hand. At low tide, you can walk down … [Read more...] about Ogunquit Tides
Kennebunk Tides
When tracking the Kennebunk tides, you actually want to refer to the tide chart for the Kennebunk River. That's the waterway that divides Kennebunk and Kennebunkport, and enters and exits the ocean near Gooch's Beach on Beach Avenue in Kennebunk. I learned this important fact when having lunch … [Read more...] about Kennebunk Tides
Rainy Day Activities in Southern Maine
If you are visiting southern Maine for a while or live here, you will experience a rainy day about 25 percent of the time. Last summer in Maine was especially rainy. That's great for rainbows after the fact but not much else. For many of us a good book or jigsaw puzzle is good enough to get us … [Read more...] about Rainy Day Activities in Southern Maine
List of Lakes in Southern Maine
When visiting my grandparents on Long Pond in Parsonfield, I quickly learned that lakes in Maine, including Southern Maine, were often referred to as ponds. What determines if a body is water is called a pond or a lake? Well, for starters, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection says … [Read more...] about List of Lakes in Southern Maine
How to Watch the Super Bowl on TV at Home
Even though the New England Patriots aren't a part of this year's Super Bowl, you may have a passing curiosity about watching the big game on TV at home. Now, if you want to watch the game with fellow sports fans at a Portland area bar or restaurant, we can help, too. But back to the task at … [Read more...] about How to Watch the Super Bowl on TV at Home
Try Hockey for Free This Weekend
Twice a year, USA Hockey offers a "Try Hockey for Free" day. This is an opportunity for children ages four to nine, who are interested in checking out ice hockey, to do so for free. Ice rinks nationwide open their doors to would-be hockey players. And Maine has at least one rink in the Portland … [Read more...] about Try Hockey for Free This Weekend