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Pick Apples around the Kennebec Valley at These Orchards
We could go on and on about all the reasons we love autumn in Maine. The crisp morning air, the brilliant foliage, the welcome return of flannel weather. But few things say 'fall' quite like apple picking.
Our real estate agents are blessed to live in a place with an incredible variety of orchards, farms, and farm markets where fresh apples are abundant every autumn. Here are some of our favorite places to pick apples in the Kennebec Valley:
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Read Across America Day: Augusta Libraries
Dr. Seuss wrote of Great Places where "your mountain is waiting," and there are wonderful heights waiting to be scaled at the library. Is there a more fitting way to celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday than Read Across America Day?
On Monday, March 2, take the whole family for a visit to one of these amazing local libraries suggested by our real estate agents.
- Lithgow Public Library - 45 Winthrop St., Augusta, ME 04330
With funding that included a $9,000 gift from iconic philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, the Lithgow Public Library opened in 1896. The library is named after Llewellyn Lithgow, a local merchant and book lover with a wonderfully alliterative name who bequeathed $20,000. The library has kept in step with today's technology. Computers are available for use by all residents around Augusta homes for sale, with or without a library card, and free WiFi is offered for guests using their own digital devices. Lithgow Public Library is open 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
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6 Places to Take Your Dog in Augusta
Augusta, Maine is a pet-friendly community. From Pugs and Pomeranians to Schnauzers and Shih Tzu's, your pet will find plenty of new friends to run and play with. When you move into Augusta homes for sale, you can bet at least a few of your neighbors will have at least one furry friend running around the back yard. Large and small, you can bet that from time to time, your new neighbors treat their furry buddy with a trip to these dog-friendly establishments.
- Pizza Degree - 10 Waterville Commons Dr, Waterville, ME 04901
Pooches love pizza, and they will always get a great pie at Pizza Degree. They have pizzas with all of your favorite toppings. From meatballs and mozzarella to peppers and pineapple, you can enjoy their signature creations or create your own to suit your tastes.
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Fall Activities the Whole Family will Love in Augusta
The Harvest Season is a picturesque time in Maine. As leaves change colors and the breeze gets crisper, families from far and wide visit the Augusta area to enjoy autumn's outdoor activities. As you look for a place you can call home in central Maine, we recommend scheduling your visit during one of these events happening this fall in Augusta and Monmouth.
- Chick's Apple & Berry Farm — 571 Main St., Monmouth, ME 04259
Apple picking in Kennebec County is the perfect way to celebrate fall. After picking out a few Monmouth homes for sale, head over to Chick's Apple & Berry Farm to wander their rows of apple and berry trees. Pre-picked apples and pumpkins are available at their stand throughout fall and visitors are encouraged to explore the farm along the lake and take wonderful family pictures.
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The Show Must Go On at the Theater at Monmouth
According to Shakespeare, all the world's a stage, and he would be delighted with Theater at Monmouth, the year-round repertory company that's been entertaining local audiences since 1970. Here's a closer look at one of the most popular attractions near Monmouth homes for sale.
Bringing Shakespeare to Monmouth
Theater at Monmouth was established as a way to enrich the cultural landscape around Monmouth and the state of Maine. Professional actors from across the country present innovative approaches to the works of Shakespeare and other fascinating plays, from comedies to dramas.
Five years after it was founded, Theater at Monmouth was officially recognized as the Shakespearean Theater of Maine by the state legislature. Throughout 49 years of the three-month summer repertory season, TAM has staged upwards of 340 productions, including 28 world premieres.