Cities & Towns B
Brewer
Geaghan Bros. Brewing - ( 1st location in Bangor ) GBB, currently offers three permanent beers: the Bangor Brown - an American Brown Ale, Smiling Irish Bastard - an American Style Strong Pale Ale, and The Refueler - an Unfiltered American Wheat Beer. The Pub carries an extensive line of the brewery’s seasonal and specialty brews. Some of these include: Hose 5-an American Amber, Roundhouse Porter, Dad’s Oatmeal Stout and Presque Isle Honey Blonde.
See more at: http://www.geaghans.com/page/961/handcrafted-maine-beer
Bridgton
Skiing & Terrain Parks
Shawnee Peak - Skiing & 3 Terrain Parks
119 Muntain Road
Bridgton ME 04009
(207)647-8444
shawneepeak.com
Bristol
Colonial Pemaquid / Fort William Henry
This was actually the first settlement in America, in 1607 the English discovered and stayed for a year. The settlement was deamed unsuccessful and therefore never credited with the discovery. In order to go home they had to build a boat and sail back!
The home of the first ship built in America!
In 1631, two merchants by the name of Bristol became patent-holding proprietors of Pemaquid. This site was destroyed in 1676, 1689 & 1696. The town eventually named after them.
The site of the first stone fort, after 2 otherr burn downs, to only be demolished less than 4 years later by the French and the Wabanakis combined efforts. The site was abandoned for 150 years.
The Village consists of: Fort William Henry, Fort House, Burial Ground, Museum, Angel Gabriel plaque ( galleon destroyed by hurricane in 1635), and a gift shop.
Ghosts @ Fort William Henry - Colonial Pemaquid A ghost is said to lives on the grounds.
In 1696, Native American Chief Taukolexis was said to be hanged here at the fort. Locals say that his ghost now resides in the tree from which he was hanged
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Pemaquid Point Lighthouse
Buildings which are open to the Public - Light tower ( contains a Fresnel lens ) and keeper's house ( museum inside, which is operated by the Town of Bristol )
The lighthouse is an active Coast Guard aid to navigation. The light tower is cared for by the Friends of Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, a chapter of the American Lighthouse Foundation.
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Brooklin
Brooklin General Store
4 Read Road, Brooklin
Hours: 5:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily
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Fresh produce, fresh seafood, basic amenities and groceries, plus clothing, gifts and good conversation. According to the Bangor Metro, June/July 2015 edition, they make excellent chicken wings, chili dogs and pizza too! Their seafood is super fresh, caught that morning, hauled in by local fishermen!
Brooks
Choose And Cut Christmas Tree Farms
Heaven’s View Christmas Tree Farm
Route 7
207-548-2221
kasjr@verizon.net
Open: The day after Thanksgiving to the second weekend of December.
Brooksville
Blueberry Picking
Blue Sky Farm
508 Weir Cove Road ( Cape Rosier )
326-9099
Certified organic saltwater blueberries.
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Winery
Sow's Ear Winery - 303 Coastal Road, Brookville, ME 04617 - (207) 326-4649 - the wines are made in small batches. hard cider originates in the winery orchard and from selected varieties. the rhubarb and blueberries are grown locally. the cider and the rhubarb are made by traditional champagne method. The tasting room is open Tuesday - Saturday - Noon to 5pm. Look for copper sow sign at the intersection of Herrick Road with Coastal route 176.
Brunswick
Archives & Museums
Bowdoin College Museum of Art
The museum's permanent collection consists of over 20k items, including paintings, sculptures, paper, decorative arts, and artifacts. Special exhibits are many.
This is one of the oldest collegiate museums in America, it started with a bequest from the Bowdoin family in 1811 and has continued to grow from there.
Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday - 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday Evenings are extended to 830 pm
And Sunday - 1 pm - 5 pm
Closed MONDAYS and National Holidays
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Bike Club
Merrymeeting Wheelers
offers weekly rides w/multiple levels & Winter XCountry Skiing too!
FMI : http://www.merrymeetingwheelers.org/
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Ghosts @ Five Stones of River Road - The 5 mysterious stones have no known purpose, but those who live nearby say that on moonlit nights, singing voices can be heard around them. Some say they are the voices of long-gone Native Americans who lived here long ago.
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Ghosts @ Joshua L Chamberlain Museum - 2 Potter Street - The museum is named for a former owner, Civil War general, Bowdoin College president, and Maine Governor Joshua L. Chamberlain. Built around 1924, the Greek Revival home is still home to Chamberlain and his wife Fanny, some say. Their apparitions have been seen in the house many times
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Ghosts @ Pickard Theatre - Bowdoin College - At the Pickard Theater at Bowdoin College, a technician reported seeing a lamp swinging although there was no ventilation in the room, and feeling extremely cold.
Restaurants
Brunswick Diner - Rte 1
101.5 Pleasant Street
721-1134
Accept for the Weekends open: 6:00a.m. - 9:00p.m.
In business since 1946. Beer & Wine is served. Open 24 hours Friday & Saturdays only. Their seafood chowder looks heavenly with lots of lobster and fresh fish !!
Prices are family friendly.
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The Flip Side
The best pizza in Maine, that I have tried! It's made with local and organic ingredients when they can. The crust is heavenly! This is a traditional, Sicilian style, thin crust pizza, delicious!
Prices are reasonable - Priced right for college students!
111 Main Street
Telephone # 373 - 9448
Hours: 11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Bucksport
Brewery(ies)
Friar's Brewhouse
55 Orcutt Mountain Rd
207-469-0882
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Choose And Cut Christmas Tree Farms
Bucksport
Penobscot Evergreens
1420 River Road
207-825-8729
calmar@adelphia.net
Open Daily 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
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Ghosts @ Bucksport Cemetary - the grave of Jonathan Buck has a footprint cracked into the tombstone. The tombstone has been replaced many times but the foot always reappears a short time later. Jonathan Buck ordered the death of his mistress, claiming she was a witch. She promised to return and dance on his grave. It is believed to be her foot ( and leg ) that continues to appear on the tombstone.
Buxton
Blueberry Picking
Estes Farm
158 Waterman Road ( New Entrance to farm )
929-5886
Little River Flower Farm
160 Turkey Lane
929-5886
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Choose And Cut Christmas Tree Farms
Cheechako
1581 Long Plains Rd
207-929-3961
Opens: Daily after Thanksgiving to just before Christmas Day
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Finney's Christmas Tree Farm
15 Shorthill Farms Rd
207-749-8118
jfinneys@securespeed.us
Open: Thanksgiving Day thru December 23rd
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.