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Figuring It Out on the Ice: Camden National Bank Ice Vault
If you're ready to dust off your ice skates this winter, you're not alone. Ice skating is practically the official state pastime here in Maine, and if you've never ice skated before, Maine is the perfect place to learn.
Our real estate agents look forward to ice skating season, and it's finally here! Of course, there's one place in town where you don't have to worry about the weather at all – the Camden National Bank Ice Vault.
Hallowell's Home for Winter Sports
Home to the Maine Moose ice hockey team and the Skating Association of Maine, the Maine Ice Vault is one of the premier ice rinks in the state. It opened its doors in 2012, replacing the former Kennebec Ice Arena, which collapsed under the weight of snow in 2011.
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How to Spruce Up Your Home for Winter Open Houses
Let's face it, winter weather in Maine isn't always fun and games. When the wind starts to kick up, and the ground is covered with ice and snow, most potential home buyers would rather hunker down in front of the fireplace than venture out to look at Augusta homes for sale.
While summertime open houses are easy to prepare, setting one up in winter brings its own set of challenges. It's likely that you won't get as much foot traffic, so you'll want to do everything you can to put your best foot forward. These five tips will help you spruce up your home and increase your chances of closing a deal.
- Avoid a Slippery Situation
First impressions are everything, and the last thing you want is for a potential home buyer to fall on their way into the house. Shovel a complete path all the way from the street to the front door. De-ice the driveway, sidewalk, and front porch to make it as safe as possible.
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Moving to Augusta: 7 Restaurants to Try Your First Week in Town
Your first week living in a new town is filled with things to do: unpacking boxes, hooking utilities up, and learning your way around town. The last thing you want to worry about is cooking. With so many fantastic restaurants in the area, there is no need to add "making dinner" to your list of things to get done. Getting out and enjoying these seven restaurants that our real estate agents recommend will give you a chance to rest and discover the fantastic culinary delights Augusta has to offer.
- The Red Barn - 455 Riverside Drive
There's no better way to celebrate your new home purchase than with plates piled high with the freshest seafood in the area. The Red Barn features succulent lobster, tender scallops, and some of the best clam strips in New England.
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Augusta Living: 4 Places for Winter Family Fun
Folks in Augusta, Maine know how to enjoy the winter weather. In fact, for people who love the snowy season, the variety of options for outdoor winter fun is one of the best aspects of living in the area. Whether you are already an area resident or are shopping Augusta homes for sale with the intention of becoming one, there are lots to do when the snow flies. Here are four places for outdoor winter fun near Augusta that you won't want to miss:
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GO Tubing, 60 Alder Park Road, South China, ME
This popular winter fun venue offers old-fashioned fun for families. Snow tubing is their main gig, with four tubing lanes and a tow line to haul tubers back to the top for another run. There is also a skating rink available to patrons, as well as a cozy lodge with a roaring fire and a food truck where meals, snacks, hot chocolate, and other beverages are purchased. You can host parties and group events at GO Tubing.