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ACADIA NATIONAL PARK,
Captain D's guide to Acadia National Park
At
AMERICAN PIE on Route One in Harrington, the girls use
hand-tossed, homemade dough baked to order in a brick oven. Best pizza
and subs around. Open year around.
ANDERSON FARM ESTATES
offers attractive rural living opportunities half an hour from Bangor.
APPEALING
PUBLIC
PLACES, Captain D's guide to Appealing Public
Places Downeast.
BEAL'S LOBSTER PIER provides
an
opportunity
to
eat
lobster
on
a
real
Maine
working
wharf
next to a
U.S. Coast Guard station.
The Blues Wagon on Route 3 in Trenton is where BIG PETE PEARSON hangs his
over-sized hat. Jamaican-born Pearson, long known as Arizona's King of
Jazz, attracted global attention when he cut "Screamer," the album that
became Number One Worldwide. Pearson is as serious a chef as he is a
bluesman, and the eats at Blues Wagon are finestkind. Everything is
made from scratch and utterly delicious.
"We're
not a biker
shop," Betsy is quick to point out, although her BLACKSHEEP TRADING CO.
stocks lots of stuff, including the custom sheepskin
motorcycle seat covers that bikers
like. Many people, she notes, are intimidated by biker shops while
there is nothing at all scarey about her place. There is interesting
stuff here for the whole family.
C.A. CONSTRUCTION, Sullivan, handling projects of all
descriptions.
A bit of the Amish on coastal Maine. At the CHERRYFIELD MAINE
GENERAL STORE, shopkeeper Royal, an organic egg farmer of Amish
stock, believes in simplicity and delivering true value at small cost.
The store, he says, is about local and affordable arts and crafts,
antiques, and homegrown farm products. Come see for yourself.
CHERYL'S
BEADED NECKLACES features labors of love by Cheryl Baker
CHILD OF THE UNIVERSE is a book by J. Thomas Ford.
Tucked
into the Ray's Plumbing and Heating building off High Street in
Ellsworth, COASTAL PAWN
& AUCTION wheels and deals for all kinds of things. The
people
here
will
buy,
sell
and
pawn
just
about anything. Call
207/667-6533. Co-owner Angela Nevells is a licensed auctioneer (#
AUC1523).
COUNTRY
HEART
ANTIQUES
SHOP on Rte 182 in Franklin, one of Maine's
nicest little antique shops, specializes in primitives, country pieces,
and kitchen collectibles. Open seasonally, May thru October.
C SHELLS COFFEE
& SEASIDE CAFE on Water Street in Blue Hill bills itself
as a nautical
coffee and pastry shop on the harbor. Eat outside or go inside and log
on via their free WIFI.
DIMARCO
REALTY, P.O. Box 124, Prospect Harbor, ME 04669, call
207/963-5540, e-mail.
DOWNEAST CYBERMALL
lets people shop online for articles made in Downeast Maine
DOWNEAST IN DEPTH,
far and away the most complete travelog to Downeast,
Maine
DOWNEAST REFINISHING, lovely
furniture beauttifully restored
The
DRY DOCK CAFE
in downtown Southwest Harbor serves
seriously wonderful food, including CrispyChilean Style Haddock,
Scallops Southwest Harbor, Scallops Mornay, Walkers Wellington, Filet
Mignon, and Lobster along with Great Salads, and Homemade Soups and
Chowders.
The lovely DRYDOCK INN
in Southwest Harbor is open
year round and during spring and summer guests enjoy room service. The
inn features two suites with kitchen/living room combo and also
kitchenettes.
EAST COAST PERFORMANCE, Route
184,
Ellsworth,
dealer
in
high
performance
auto
parts,
call
207/667-9709.
Located
in the historic Archibald-Adams House (circa 1793) on Main Street in
Cherryfield, the ENGLISHMAN'S
B&B is situated on the banks of the beautiful Narraguagus
River. Originally built in 1793, this Federal-style home was
renovated and restored to museum quality in the 1990s. It is
listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The EGGEMOGGIN
COUNTRY
STORE on Route 15 in
Sedgwick serves as
the
center of community life hereabouts.
On hand are pretty much all of life's necessities—fresh produce, meat,
and other staples; a wonderful little bakery; the latest videos, fuel,
magazines and newspapers, and 24 and more varieties of soft serve ice
cream. Here also is an Agency Liquor Store. You can buy gifts and
recycle cans and bottles. A large bulletin board
will keep you up to speed regarding community happenings.
ERNIE'S SCULPTURE STUDIO,
Rte
102,
Townhill,
P.O.
Box
459,
Mt.
Desert,
open
seasonally,
call
or
fax 207/288-5337, E-MAIL,
browsers
welcome, original metal art works, shipping, major
credit cards accepted, travelers' and personal checks accepted.
FISHERMAN'S INN in Winter Harbor takes pride in its "real food
done well."
At GALERIE DUFOUR,
94
Main
Street,
Belfast,
photographer
Charles
Laurier
Dufour
brings
new
meaning
to
Natural Beauty with his stunning photos of both Nature and
Nudes. Tastefully presented, his photos are something not to be missed.
Located at 94 Main Street in Belfast.
GLASSOURCE,
151
Downeast
Highway,
Ellsworth,
offers
an
extensive
line
of
glass-related
services,
including
a full line of residential glazing
products. Products and Services include Rubber Glazed Boat Windows,
Windshields, Custom Mirrors, Burglar Resistant Glass, Textured Glass,
Antique Glass, Laminated & Tempered Safety Glass, Acrylic,
Polycarbonate, Storm Windows, Vinyl Windows, Wood Windows, Insulated
Glass Units, and Energy Star Products.
GRINDSTONE NECK OF MAINE is a prime producer of
smoked seafood.
HOMETOWN FUEL in Eastbrook sells heating oil,
diesel, and kerosene both residentially and commercially. Its pricing
is very competitive. Visit the company's FACEBOOK
Page.
INSIDE
RIVERSIDE CAFE spotlights activities at Ellsworth's Riverside
Cafe.
J. THOMAS FORD
wrote "In Conversation With The Quantum God."
MAINE INTERNET
DIRECTORY, the
guide that lets you find exactly what you want Downeast.
MAINE'S OWN TREATS, Rte
3, Trenton, 68 Bar Harbor Road, call 207/667-8888, e-mail, open year round,
browsers welcome, large selection of Maine food products, including
homemade jams and fruit syrup, maple syrup, honey, etc.
MAINE PROUDLY
PRESENTS, a comprehensive directory of wonderful items made
right here.
MAINE WOODS
NATIONAL PARK, Captain
D's commentary exploring the debate over the Maine Woods National Park.
MAIN STREET
AUTO CARE is a primo place to bring your sick car.
MIKE'S COUNTRY
STORE on
Water Street in Ellsworth has been in business since 1897, having
survived fires and floods and depressions and God knows what else to
become one of Maine's oldest continually run businesses. You can get
pretty much all of life's essentials here. Visit them on FACEBOOK.
Looking for
a good
time? Besides food and drink, the NAUTICA
PUB on East Schoodic Drive in Birch Hqrbor provides pool
tables, darts, regulation horseshoes, and big-screen television. For
smokers, there is a screened-in deck. If you over-indulge, the owner
runs a special bus to get you home safely.
OTIS
GENERAL STORE, 171 Otis Rd., 04605, (Route 180), Otis, open
year round, call 207/537-5000, fax 207/537-5300, E-MAIL, pizza, sandwiches,
breakfast, lunch, beer/wine, imported beer, capuccino, specialty coffees,
daily
specials,
take-out,
restrooms
for
non-customers,
major
credit
cards
and
personal
checks
accepted.
How does one combine top quality
with low prices? Amy Gilley, a very bright young Maine lady, seems to
have found a way. In her OUTFITS
CONSIGNMENT
BOUTIQUE, she invites people to choose between donating and
submitting merchandise on consignment. As a result, she has attracted
some excellent choices. Included are garments for babies, childen, and
women as well as many household items..
PORTS DOWNEAST, cruising
Ports
Downeast
With
Captain
D
REALLY SAVE
THE WHALES—The Oceanarium's campaign to rescue the world's
whales.
RUTH AND WIMPY'S
KITCHEN, Route One, Hancock, a very popular restaurant in
Downeast Maine
SEARCH DOWNEAST,
a guide to Captain D's unique perspective on Downeast
Maine.
SHAMEFULWORLDCD.COM,
featuring the artistry of Katie Paquin.
SINCLAIR
BUILDERS has been building quality homes for over 20 years. All
Sinclair custom-built and modular homes are constructed to meet or
exceed federal,
state, and local building codes. Sinclair Builders is also the local
dealer and builder for Kathadin cedar log homes.
SOUTHWEST BOAT
can handle all your nautical needs.
STORAGE PLUS
on the Bangor Road in Ellsworth is a new, modern, and exceptionally
clean, quality-built, self-storage facility with over 230 self-storage
units, including 35 temperature-controlled units. Storage Plus is an
authorized Penske agent.
SUNSET HOUSE is a lovely bed and breakfast.
TDP AUTOMOTIVE
houses a Mustang Dynomometer.
How do
you please the locals, summer people, and tourists all at the same
time? The folks at THE GOOD
KETTLE have found a way. They combine simple, good, home-style
cooking with high-quality ingredients to provide nutritious, wholesome,
delicious food. Home-grown produce is combined with wines, Maine brews,
and cheeses from all over the world. On hand are Maine-made ice cream,
baked goods, entrees, soups, and cheesecake. The folks here pack
picnics for daytrippers (call ahead, 207/567-2035). All of this is
pretty much guaranteed to please the pickiest palates of any and all.
THE MEX RESTAURANT is
where we go for fried ice cream.
We like getting breakfast at the TIDEWAY MARKET.
Our
favorite
is
their
biscuits
and
sausage
gravey,
but
there
are
several
additional tempting offerings. There's also made-from-scratch
pizza and fresh chicken tenders. Between bites you can check your
e-mail with their free WIFI. Visit them on FACEBOOK.
TUCKER MOUNTAIN
LOG HOMES, 41 Tucker Mountain Road, Sullivan, open year round,
call 207/422-3493, E-MAIL,
manufacturer of fine handcrafted log homes in Downeast
Maine; master logsmiths build custom log homes to your design.
UNIQUE DOWNEAST, a
comprehensive
directory
of
all
that
is
unique
in
Downeast
Maine.
THE UPS STORE at
216 High Street in Ellsworth is the place to go for all your mailing
and shipping needs. Besides shipping, you can receive faxes, and
packages. They have both black and white and color copy machines as
well as a notary service. Wondering how to get stuff back home? Bring
it here. They'll pack it and ship it and save you the hassle.
VACATION
COTTAGES,
LLC, the Blue Hill
Peninsula's premier property
management
company, offers over 100 weekly waterfront
rentals,
including
but
not
limited
to
cottages,
cabins,
houses,
mansions
and estates along the
coast of Mid Coast & Down East Maine, including Bar Harbor and
Acadia National Park. Waterfront vacation properties are scattered from
Islesboro to Machias and all ocean and lake front towns in
between. Call 207/374-3500
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