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TheRealMaine.com in a nutshell.

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Getting Here | Living Here | Members

HOME:

Maps: We've listed a few links to maps of our area. (See also our travel page.)

Photo Gallery: Ours is a photogenic place. Look around, reminisce—or send an e-postcard.

Area Communities: Our miles of coastline will take your breath away, and there's no match for the serenity of our inland countryside.

Links of Interest: A few websites we think might be useful, helpful, or fun.

Weather: What it's like out: assorted weather links.

Web Cams: A few local web feeds (some intermittently available).

Site Map This page.

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WHERE TO STAY:

B&Bs/Historic Inns: History, elegance, comfort, conversation‹these are real Maine inns and B&Bs. The Real Maine has plenty to choose from.

Camping: Recreation and relaxation require a place to stop a while. We've listed some resources.

Hotels/Motels/Resorts: From mom-and-pop-style hospitality to world-class resort hotels. (Decisions, decisions.)

Meetings/Weddings: Scheduling a conference? Planning a wedding? You need not look very far.

Vacation Rentals Stay in a secluded lakeside cabin, expansive oceanview retreat, or quaint village home—we've got 'em all for your Midcoast Maine vacation.

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WHAT TO DO:

Calendar of Events: A concise look at what's happening, where, and when.

Dining/Nightlife: The world's best seafood‹and plenty of other fare‹abounds in our area. And after your meal out, why not take in a show?

Shopping: From antiques to high-tech gear, handmade fashions to works of art—it's enough to keep any shopper busy.

Arts/Culture/Museums: You'd be hard-pressed to find another quiet, scenic place with as many cultural resources as the Midcoast.

Boating/Windjammers: Boat tours, windjammer vacations, fishing, marine excursions. Browse this list of boating- and sailing-related adventures.

Sports/Recreation: Outdoor activities abound—hiking, kayaking, golf and raquet sports, skiing in winter. Here's a list of beaches, parks, and recreational resources.

Lighthouses: They're still standing, these historical aids to navigation. We're happy to supply the details.

Islands: The islands of Penobscot Bay rise like long-kept secrets, just waiting to be explored.

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GETTING HERE:

By Car: Maps, tips, and driving directions.

By Plane: Where and how to fly.

By Boat: Many visitors arrive each year by watercraft.

By Train: The railroad is making a comeback locally.

Ferries: Car- and people-carriers that routinely ply the waters of Penobscot Bay.

Directions: We've linked to some maps that should help.

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LIVING HERE:

Business Directories: It takes a competent group of businesses, services, and professionals to round out an alluring community like ours.

Services Directory: Service-related businesses throughout the area.

Marine Directory: For people who work and live near and/or on the water.

Real Estate: You've rented. Now it's time to buy.

Government: City managers, selectmen, county commissioners, code-enforcement officers—you'll find links here.

Non-Profits: Many local groups spend their time and effort in support of the arts, communities, and matchless environment.

Schools: Where to look for information on local public and private education.

Churches: The low-down on religion, faith, and houses of worship.

Relocation Info: Thinking of moving here? We've got answers to common—and not-so-common—relocation questions.

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MEMBERS:

About Us: Just who are the people behind TheRealMaine.com and the Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce?

Member Search: A powerful tool for searching our extensive membership database.

Benefits: Why join the Chamber? Here's why.

Breakfast Biz: Our informational seminars and speakers held throughout the year.

Business After Hours: Monthly open house hosted by Chamber members, 5-7pm.

Committee Meetings: There are several chamber committees in which members can actively participate, including special events, education, government & public affairs, membership services and public relations. Meeting schedules are posted here.

Newsletter: The online version of our bi-monthly Chamber publication—with a PDF available for download.

Apply Online: We're here to make it easy—so send your application electronically.

Advertising Opportunities: Here's a list of online ad prices.

Contact Us: Submit a query, request printed materials, make your feelings known.

UPCOMING EVENTS...
Chamber Auction
Live Auction on Friday, October 15; Online Auction from September 20-October 11
Online Bidding Opens on September 20, with Live Auction on October 15. We are excited to announce our online and live auction event for 2010. On September 20th at 8am, the “doors” will open to our auction, which will take place on the Internet at www.BiddingforGood.com/PBRCCAuction. Thank you to our current sponsors: Gamage Antiques, Global Packing & Shipping, Bangor Metro/Maine Ahead, The Free Press and VillageSoup/The Herald Gazette. Thank you to our current $100 raffle prize sponsors: Bruce Gamage - Gamage Antiques, Rolf Winters - Knowlton Moving & Storage Corp., Steve Hale - Captain Jack Lobster Boat Adventure and Mike Jones - Camden National Bank. The online auction bidding will run from September 20 at 8am through October 11 at 9pm, with about 80 items heading to a live auction on Friday, October 15 at the Rockland Elks Lodge, located at 210 Rankin Street in Rockland. There will be live auction items, $100 cash raffle prizes, raffle items, cash bar and a concession stand. Bruce Gamage will be our auctioneer. . Items up for bid will include business services, artwork, unique experiences, travel, lodging packages, dining, recreational activities, gift baskets, train rides, boat trips, festival tickets, landscaping supplies and much, much more. Donations are being accepted from now through September – simply log on to the site and click on the “Donate Now” button or you can call Shari Closter at the Chamber with your donation at 596-0376, ext. 22 or shari@therealmaine.com.




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