Epic Rail 2.2-mile…read moreone-way trail on a former railroad bed. The Good: *Free parking in a dirt lot *Port-o-potty in the aforementioned lot *Crushed gravel trail that's pretty flat all throughout *Great views of the Passagassawakeag River The Meh: *Not a loop trail The Ugly: *Pretty much always near a road, so it's hard to get a sense of being in nature when you're always hearing traffic. Conclusion: Great place for a nice, easy hike and some great views.

A magical visit for any lovers of Andre. Located in a wonderful little town that supports and…read moreafternoon stroll and visit.

It's no secret that "Local Flavor" is one of my favorite categories on Yelp. It's sort of this…read morecatch all for anything that's super interesting, maybe peculiar, definitely unique to the area. Like statues of seals. According to the memorial, "Andre was born in Robinson's Rock in Penobscot Bay on May 16th, 1961. Abandoned at birth, he was found, befriended, raised, and trained by Harry Goodridge of Rockport, Maine. Andrew is honorary harbormaster of Rockport Harbor, and is a celebrity of more than local renown. His antics have delighted people far and wide. Andre is a Harbor Seal (phoca vitulina), the only species that occurs regularly in New England waters. This small park is marinated by the Rockport Garden Club for the pleasure of the public." According to Roadside America, Andre wintered at the New England Aquarium in Boston, but for 20+ years would be released so he could swim back to Rockport (a 150+ mile journey) to visit his friends. The granite statue you can visit today was placed in the park in 1978, apparently Andre himself was there to unveil it! Personally, I think it's super cool. Seals are one of my favorite animals and Maine is one of my favorite places, so of course I've visited. I sat with Andre, I pet his little nose. Maybe the locals thought I was super weird, but... they also have a seal as a harbor master, sooooooo. (This is also a super cute little park you can have a picnic in and watch the boats coming and going.)

So we went to Searsport for the day, and if I was a seasonal or year round resident, I would find…read morerespite in this gorgeous setting. From the exterior, the beautiful stone building is attractive, but when you go inside...prepare to be awed. I loved the sitting room which had comfortable chairs and a great table. The computer stations were fully utilized and I understand they also have laptops for use there. The collection seemed quite extensive for this little town of 2.5K people - I was especially attracted to the broad choices in books on CD/Tape. Stop in and check it out, and stay awhile if you are lucky enough to live here!

While on vacation in a cabin on the lake with terrible internet connection, I had a work emergency…read moreback home that needed immediate attention, so I loaded up and headed over. I fell in the love with the library before I even walked in. It's beautiful, and there were kids walking home carrying their books under their arms. Once inside, I signed in and was able to use one of the 4 computers (there may have been more, I just went to the first set I saw). I was able to get my work done in a quiet space with reliable and quick internet. The young gal working would softly call customers and tell them that the book they've been waiting on was available. She spoke to everyone by first name as if they were old friends. At one point, some moms and little ones emerged from the back after a story time session. They all stopped to chat with that gal working, in hushed tones. There were some, shall I say "well experienced in life" age range gals and guys there working on a project for the library and preparing for that annual cook book sale. I couldn't help but chuckle over their planning in those deep Mainer accents. I loved every single minute of being in there. Being from a larger city with a VERY stressful job, I felt as though I was in a movie, from a more simple and beautiful time. What a wonderful gem this place is.

First time visiting this library in a few years, in the past I have come here a couple times during…read morethe book sales they have I believe yearly. You can certainly get some amazing deals on books, highly recommend checking that out some year for sure. This visit my wife and I just browsed the lower floor and it's a very vast selection of well cared for books. They had plenty of non-book offerings as well including a unique section I haven't seen at other libraries. They had a section of these kits (Discovery Kits according to their website) offering a variety of books and activity based things for kids. A cool unique offering that I am sure is a hit. Lastly they often to seem to have events which during our visit they had something going on with The Declaration of Independence. Did not partake but awesome to see them offering it and other events. Great example of what a Public Library can and should be!

This is worth a stop. Go to the 3rd floor where the historical society is. It is a beautiful space…read morethat overlooks the harbor. Library also has info about local events you might want to catch.

Skidompha Public Library in Damariscotta offers books, archives, and community programs, with a…read morehistory room, cozy reading spaces, and a mission to inspire learning and connection for all ages.

Amazing knowledgeable and helpful staff! Beautiful library…read morewith a great catalog! This however, is a LIBRARY not a COFFEE SHOP!!! Hard to read, study or focus when realtors are striking deals on their phones and zoom calls fill the air with barking chatter. What next, a guitarist singing "its five o'clock somewhere"?

Well it is a transfer station. It is a dump. It is on Deer Isle Maine and it is necessary. The…read morecrusher machine is the coolest thing ever. Chris who is the dump master is so gentle and kind, truly a gentleman. We have been coming here since the 1980s and we have family who dates back 100 years plus. We live on little deer Isle and think it is magnanimous. Please note 8 AM to 4 PM closed Mondays and Thursdays. Recycling is not a thing here on the islands. If you know where recycling occurs please take your recycling home with you. Best to all who know that single used plastic is the scourge of the entire world.

So, I live in a rural area and bring my trash and recyclables to the transfer station near me…read more Additionally, I've gone with my mother to her transfer station so I'm not naive about what a transfer station is like. We rented a house on Deer Isle and one of the check out instructions was that we need to take our trash to the transfer station. It was one of the most disgusting places I've ever been to. I grew up in a city that had garbage strikes so smelly trash I can deal with, but this was just horrific. There was a trash compactor that oozed the most vile liquid I've ever smelled, construction material was heaped in a pile at least 30 feet high and they don't recycle anything but returnable items. Really, Deer Isle is great, I don't actually generate a lot of trash, next time I'll bring it home with me.

There is so much to love about this library! The staff is exceptional, friendly, and informed. The…read moreprogramming shows an understanding of the patrons of all ages. There are books available for loan, for purchase, for free, serving all the needs of the people. It is a welcoming space even when it is closed! The Director is kind and knowledgeable.

This is the only post office in America that I actually look forward to walking into…read more 1. You will ALWAYS be greeted with a smile, and likely by someone who knows you or knows of you through your family that comes in (if you are local) 2. It's not crowded. Like ever. I've never had to wait here. There is usually only one person working at the front desk and someone in the back to take care of any problems. 3. The new grid box at the intersection of main st and beechwood has made it much easier to get in and out of the parking lot without making every route 1 driver angry. They have signs everywhere that they prefer small bills and when I tried to pay with a 20 they didn't make me feel like an idiot and let me slide with my 78 cents in my pocket for my $1 charge! AT THE POST OFFICE!!!! I would come here even if I didn't live in Thomaston to avoid basically any other post office.