I understand that this theater is sort of a labor of love and was in danger of being closed…read morerecently and whatnot, and that's all well and good, but with the condition the projector is in, they should NOT be charging people money to see movies here. Tonight's screening of The Dark Knight featured: - The lamp going dim at several points - The picture not being centered on the screen - The first reel prematurely ending after a period of dimness - Volume so low that we had to crane our necks to hear what the characters said - Out of focus picture - Very little contrast - The trailer reel wasn't shown - no Watchmen trailer! - Air conditioner so loud that it overpowered the already low sound Now, I would have been comfortable donating money to see the movie and feeling like I was doing a good deed for an ailing theater, but when you charge an admission to a movie there is, on the audience's part, an expectation of a certain experience - namely, being able to see and hear the movie. The only thing that kept us from walking out was the sheer awesomeness of the movie itself.

We went to this theater with some concerns after reading the two previous older reviews. We found…read morethat those reviews are no longer valid. The screen is not small, it's sized correctly for the size of the theater. The sound was also correct for the size of the theater, not like some of the mega theaters that think the people in the parking lot also have to hear it. It's a very nice small theater, only gave it a four stars as the seats are a little tight if you are a wide body but not intolerable.

The fam just got back from a weeklong trip to Rockland. I can't say enough about how wonderful Main…read moreSt is, and this theater is one of the shining jewels. The space is absolutely wonderful and screams of old-world glamour. The seats are comfortable, the selection of snacks is large, and the bathrooms are well-lit and clean. I highly recommend a sit in the Strand!

The Strand was an old stand-by when I was a kid growing up in Rockland, before Flagship cinemas…read moreopened up. But they really shone brightest after the remodel. Indie films, live music, incredibly classy interior, and friendly employees, this place is a must-visit for someone who wants a classy night out.

Camden Opera House is a great place to perform or see a show! All the staff members are awesome and…read moremake rehearsals efficient and productive. The venue is well equipped with comfortable seats, clean restrooms, quality sound, and great lighting and projection. The backstage area is well-kept and comfortable for performers too. Thanks to the people of Camden Opera House for working hard to make so many dance recitals possible this time of year! It's great to have such a nice venue to share all the hard work that goes into these productions all year long.

We attended a performance by Hymn for Her in the intimate Blue Cafe located on the upper floor…read more The venue is very informal and seating is on folding chairs. The performance itself was quite good given the fact it was a free event.

You can find the Olson House at 427 Hathorne Point Rd, Cushing, ME 04563. There's some limited…read moreparking behind the apple orchard but presumably you can also park along the access roads. This is a residential neighborhood so please be respectful. If you aren't an art historian you may wonder why the Olson House is worth visiting? The key is Andrew Wyeth - who painted many scenes of the house, the family and local vignettes. One of the most iconic paintings done by an American artist is "Christina's World" which features the building's on the Olson's property. Luckily the property was obtained by the local Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland who has started a much needed restoration (at one point the house was a Wyeth museum but it's fallen to hard times prior to the acquisition). The house sits on multiple acres of land and the property includes several buildings - the house and barn are rendered in the painting. Much of the structures' original pigment gave way to the elements, apparently during the Depression so it holds a beautiful gray-weathered patina. The primary structure is mostly intact (a chimney has been removed but I believe the plan is to replace it at some point). As you walk around you can get a sense of the home from when Wyeth rendered the painting. You can walk around the property but be aware that if you try to view the buildings using Wyeth's painting's perspective, you'll be in a field that's private property not owned by the Farnsworth. We took a chance and walked out which I think is okay as long as you're not loud or disrespectful. Also in the field is the cemetery where Andrew and Betsy Wyeth are prominently resting - towards the water in the rear there's a headstone for Christina and her brother Alvero. There are several markers around the property identifying points of interest as well as color and restoration studies. I also spied some hops growing between the main building and boat house (I believe it's the kitchen) - I'm betting that at some point there was some homebrew being made, possibly by Alvero. In all, a great place to visit, especially prior to going to the Farnsworth as it provides a lot of context. Kudos to the museum for preserving this property!

Our morning on the Wyeth Experience tour was well worth $50. Six of us began the tour with Nancy at…read morethe Farnsworth and got background on several paintings by the three Wyeths. Then a half hour van ride driven by delightful David to the Olson House while Nancy shaed stories en route. Throughout the tour Nancy overflowed with history and stories gleaned from 30 years working at Olson House. The spare house is a wonder, and we loved wandering through each room with its beautiful light, all three floors. we even jogged down to the little cemetery where Andrew, Christina Olson, and others are buried.

Fun! We based our…read moresummer family vacation around the Lobster festival and used Camden and Lincolnville as our base camp to explore. We had a good time but were a little disappointed honestly bc, while it's not small, it wasn't as large as we anticipated. There is one main tent that has steamed lobster as well as several soups and chowders. Nearby is also a line for lobster rolls and you a get lobster nachos and such. There was a cute tent with merchandise which was pretty well stocked with mugs, hats, magnets, t-shirts and tons of other cute lobster-themed goodies. Some food trucks scattered about offered other options and there were a good 20-30 vendors selling other wares and crafts.

From Reno, Nv. we flew into Portland, ME. to the Maine Lobster Festival. Yes, finally scratching…read morethis off my bucket list. Festival runs from July 30- August 3rd. The Festival is located at Rockland's Harbor Park, is easy to find on Main Street. There is FREE parking at South Elementary School (30 Broadway, Rockland, ME) where a free shuttle bus will take you downtown to the Festival. Buses run every 30 minutes or less. Entrance gates are located on Main Street and Park Street. It was sprinkling our first day at the festival therefore the lines were nonexistent; loved it! I was here for the Lobstah but there were quite a lot of food vendors if I wanted to have fish, chicken or pork. A lot of drink options as well, boba, beer, lemonade and plenty of other soft drinks. We purchased the 3 lobster dinner for 85 dollars it came with a corn in the cob, hot drawn butter, slaw, bib, salt, pepper, 1 napkin, 1 wet wipe and a plastic wobbly pick I'm guessing to aid with getting the lobster out of the shell(useless). We also got a Shore dinner for 59, which came with 1 lobster, big steamed clams, corn on the cob, chowder of your choice, they had about 5 different types, we got the haddock, it was chunky and had a lot of flavor.They sell lobster crackers for 8 dollars shaped like a claw but they are also useless without a real handle and once you get butter on them, which it's inevitable, they get slippery and you have the 1 thin paper napkin to work with. Anyway, BYO cracker and napkins; Messy transaction but lots of fun! They have a tent with lots of arts and crafts. Local artists showcase their work and it's all available for purchase. I saw a few ladies selling knitted items and home made jewelry too. So many beautiful things, you're sure to find something for everyone to take home. All people working here are volunteers and they are sweet and friendly. I plan on returning for sure. It was a super chill and fun experience. Loved it!

Food is good, but oh my lord I waited over an hour for my order. a plethora of customers who…read moreordered after me were served before me. I wonder if it is because I ordered an impossible burger. bias against vegetarians? who knows but I expect improvement.

Good 'ole Magee's. I couldn't count the number of nights we'd spend in Smith Union lounging on the…read morecouches munching down on grub, catching live performances or throwing back a beer. If you're on a Bowdoin College tour, aside from the must try A-rated student dining halls, this is the next best thing. Microbrews, falafals to die for and the only place open in Brunswick past 10 p.m.. A student classic in the middle of nowhere.

Lots of cool stuff to look at and interesting history to go over. Not a very large museum but super…read morecool to walk around if you want to learn about lighthouses and have a spare 30 minutes. Cool place

I had a little trouble locating the Maine Lighthouse Museum because I approached it from the side…read morecloser to the water, and it looked like a police station. Walking around the building, I passed a restaurant before I found the entrance to the museum itself. There are bathrooms in the lobby area, then I waited to pay at the window looking into their gift shop. $12 for most adults while the military ahead of me were $6, and seniors receive a discount as well and pay $8. Children 12 and under are free with an adult. Admittedly I did not read absolutely everything, but my visit through their space lasted a good 40 minutes, and I got emotional reading through a few exhibits.

The Knox Museum is a true historical gem, not only for the small town of Thomaston, but for the…read moreentire state of Maine. The museum does an OUTSTANDING job of preserving the memory and legacy of founding father Henry Knox whom - to be frank - I was not familiar with at all (other than the one name drop he receives in the Hamilton musical). General Knox was born in 1750. In 1775, General George Washington chose Knox as his Chief of Artillery. He spent most of the Revolutionary War by Washington's side and following the war, he was chosen to be the first Secretary of War. Knox's Revolutionary War accomplishments include leading the expedition to transfer sixty tons of captured British cannon from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston, directing Washington's famous Delaware River crossing, and taking charge of the placement of the artillery at Yorktown. In 1795, Knox retired to a large tract of land, located in what is now Thomaston, Maine which his wife had inherited from her mother. On this land, they built an elaborate nineteen-room mansion and named it "Montpelier". The original Montpelier was torn down in 1871, but an exact replica was pain-stakenly built in its place in 1929 by the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). The Montpelier Museum now houses many of the objects Knox kept in the original mansion that was donated by his descendants (including Marie Antoinnete's book case which is a whole wild story I'd never heard of before but is worth googling). A really interesting find and amazing legacy that Genera Knox has left behind in coastal Maine. If y'all ever find yourself up there I recommend making a visit! The museum and tour were a highlight of our most recent Maine trip.

It is so delightful to talk to volunteers who are so dedicated to their work. The Knox Museum is a…read morebeautiful building that was lovingly reconstructed and refurnished through tireless work by the volunteers, trustees and donations. We attended the annual Christmas Gala to see the decorations, which were beautiful, but the real fun was learning the stories of the building and its occupants from such enthusiastic volunteers. It was a lovely evening and we will certainly return again.