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Upcoming Events

Penobscot Narrows Bridge Observatory

May 2–31, 2008

A month-long celebration of the tallest public bridge-observatory in the world. The Observatory offers 100-mile, panoramic views of the Penobscot Bay region.

Spring Birding Festival

May 23–26, 2008

Portland Old Port Festival

June 1st, 2008

Yarmouth Clam Festival

July 18–20, 2008

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Great Maine Getaways! Starting under $100

Spring in Maine is the start of the whitewater rafting and kayaking season. Don’t forget salmon fishing, hiking, biking, and golfing too. May and early June are a great time for Maine getaways when off-season lodging rates are usually in effect. Come and visit Maine today!

Maine Stories .

May Means Big Water Rafting on Maine Rivers

May is the first month to experience big water rapids on the Dead and Kennebec rivers in central Maine and the Penobscot River in eastern Maine. There are more than a dozen outfitters with a variety of half, full, and multi-day packages to fit any raft party.

Read more about water rafting on Maine rivers »