The new Leon Gorman Park will be dedicated on July 4 at 11:45 AM. Following the dedication and speeches, there will be entertainment for the whole family. Here is an overview plan of the park. (2.19m file in .pdf)

Make a whole day of it in Freeport on the 4th! Start with the LL Bean 10k at 7:30 AM, have a pancake breakfast at St Jude's Church (7-10 AM), watch the parade on Main St at 10 AM, walk to the park dedication on Bow St (just past the Bow St Market), do a little shopping or kayaking, boogie to Robert Cray at 7:30 and enjoy fireworks after dark.

A complete July 4th package in one small town. What are you waiting for? Make your plans today!

Cruise around Casco Bay to Eagle island. Lots of fun! This is the view from Admiral Peary's study looking north.

The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens had their grand opening on June 13. It is now the largest botanical gardens in New England.

The Penobscot Narrows Observatory on the bridge is now open.

We'll be out trying some more restaurants so be sure to check back to see our 'reviews'.

LL Bean Summer Concert Series- You've got to be here this summer for at least one of these great shows! All shows are outdoors and subject to change or cancellation (due to weather). This Saturday (June 23) it's 'Ricky Nelson Remembered' with The Nelsons.

LL Summer Concert Series starts tonight! First up is Feufollet with Cajun style Zydeco music.

This summer is looking to have a great line-up of musical talent. The concerts start at 7:30 PM are free and outdoors. (Severe weather may cause cancellations!)

Most of the concerts are on Saturday night, but there are shows on July 4, 5 & 6 as well. Line up an entire Fourth of July celebration in Freeport with the parade at 10 AM, concert at 7:30 PM and fireworks at (around) 9 PM. In between, head to the shore or sign-up for an LL Bean Walk-On Adventure ($15).

If you are staying here on July 3rd, be sure to eat breakfast early and head out to the front porch (or pull up a chair right on Main St) and watch the parade with us.

Kennebec Tavern and Marina was the site of a 'meeting of the minds' as we met up with innkeeper friends for a night of comraderie. The view from the dining room is fabulous and it looks as if the deck is progressing quickly. A warm summer night on the deck over the river will be the perfect setting for dinner!

We had the potato leek soup for starters and it was yum! I had the salmon special with smashed potatoes and it was done perfectly. The others in the group had the broiled haddock with fresh veggies, the pasta del mar and the sasanoa chicken. There were no leftovers to take home to the dogs!

Our waitress, Sharon, was a hoot. The drinks were done just right and all-in-all it was a wonderful night out with friends.

The Kennebec Tavern is located on Commercial Street in Bath.