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Stonington, Maine
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The expression, “You can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear” was first recorded in 1518 in The Ecologues of Alexander Barclay. The saying expresses the idea that it is difficult to create something of great value out of an item that is considered to have little worth. Tom Hoey named his winery “Sow’s Ear Winery” and the success that he has acquired as a vinter certainly challenges Barclay’s assertion about the value of a “sow’s ear” in regard to this particular enterprise. (Curated content from www.uniquemainefarms.com)
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The Bass Harbor Head Light Station is located in Tremont, Maine, marking the entrance to Bass Harbor and Blue Hill Bay on the southwest corner of Mount Desert Island. Among about 80 lighthouses across Maine, it is one of three lights managed by Acadia National Park, including two others on Baker Island and Bear Island. It appeared on the America the Beautiful quarter in 2012, the NPS centennial postage stamp in 2016, and was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. (Curated content from www.nps.gov)
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Founded in 1921 by Castine summer resident and geologist Dr. J. Howard Wilson, the Wilson Museum invites you to forge connections across history, places, and cultures. From million-year old fossils to Bagaduce River horseshoe crabs, from the tools of early humans to Castine’s local history, from the shores of Penobscot Bay to people around the world, the collections, exhibits, and programs at the Wilson Museum feed curiosity and provide multi-sensory, immersive learning experiences. (Curated content from www.wilsonmuseum.org)
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The Castine golf course offers a challenging round at a relaxed pace appropriate for all skill levels. The course is open 7 days a week from May 1st to October 31st to members and the public. Lessons and Clinics are available daily. (Curated content from www.castinegolfclub.com)
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Wendell Gilley delighted in helping others find connections with nature and creativity. Our Museum sustains his legacy through vibrant art exhibitions and a wide range of hands-on creative and educational programs for all ages. (Curated content from www.wendellgilleymuseum.org)
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Test your skills and see if you can escape one of our rooms designed by our in-house forensic scientist. Solve puzzles and riddles using clues, hints and strategy to find keys or codes to decipher locks. Test your wits with your family, friends or co-workers using creativity and speed while working together to escape in time! (Curated content from traptinmaine.com)
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Suitable for players of all skill levels, the 18-hole championship Samoset Golf Course boasts seven oceanside holes, 14 holes with spectacular views of the Atlantic, and one of the most challenging finishing holes in New England. Golf Digest named the course the “Pebble Beach of the East” in a 2023 article. (Curated content from www.opalcollection.com)
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The 18-hole inland course (5,602 yards; slope 128; par 70) is defended and defined by its rough-and-ready nature that includes acutely pitched putting greens, elevation changes, granite outcroppings, 50-foot White Pines, and knee-high fescue. (Curated content from nehgc.com)
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The Asticou Azalea Garden is an inspiring garden at the Preserve, combining the best natural features of Mount Desert Island with design elements inspired by classic Japanese gardens. (Curated content from www.gardenpreserve.org)