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Lueberry Month, and Nowhere Is That More Relevant Than in the State of Maine FREE Shops _________ pages 2-11 at 420 locations in: Calendar ______ pages 12-13 Portland Galleries _______ pages 16-17 Old Orchard Beach Tide Chart ________ page 18 Saco, Biddeford Amusements ___ pages 19-24 Arundel, Kennebunk Fish Report ________ page 23 Kennebunkport Inside. Wells, Ogunquit Nightlife __________ page 25 York & Kittery Dining ________ pages 27-31 July 13, 2017 Farmers' Market ___ page 28 Vol. 59, No. 8 Guide to shopping, galleries, dining and things to do. ueberry BTouril Ist e S su h e T NewS www.touristnewsonline.com PAGE 2 TOURIST NEWS, JUlLY 13, 2017 July is National Blueberry Month, and nowhere is that more relevant than in the state of Maine. Maine produces ATLANTIC TATOO COMPANY nearly 100 percent of the wild blueberries harvested an- nually in the United States. Custom Artwork Wild blueberries hold a special place in Maine’s agri- Professional cultural history – one that goes back centuries to Maine’s Piercing Native Americans who valued blueberries for their flavor, nutritional value and healing qualities. Route 1, Kennebunk In this issue of the Tourist News, we share some beside Dairy Queen blueberry history, tell you how to make some blueberry 207-985-4054 culinary treats and where you can pick your own berries. Savoring Wild Blueberries for Six Centuries by Dan Marois Wild blueberries hold a special place in Maine’s agricultural history – one that goes back centuries HEARTH & SOUL to Maine’s Native Ameri- cans. Native Americans Primarily Primitive were the first to use the Primitive Decor • Rugs • Old Village Paint tiny blue berries, both Shades • Candles • Pottery • Florals fresh and dried, for their flavor, nutrition and heal- ing qualities. Blueberries were here when the first wave of settlers arrived in what was to become America. Fridge Grocery Deliveries to Early explorers noted wild ur .c The Kennebunk Plains on Route 99 in Kennebunk is a great place for "low bush" berry o o Kennebunkport, blueberries on their expe- l m il ditions. picking. Once a commercial blueberry field, the land is now protected by a collaboration of F Kennebunk & Arundel In 1615, Samuel de conservation groups. The public is welcome to pick berries there, as well as to explore the Champlain saw Native the nearly 2000 acres of grasslands and forest on foot, bicycle or horseback. Call Americans along Lake Annette 207-702-7877 Huron harvesting blue- fact that the blossom end that these little berries value and their impres- or Donna 207-702-7888 berries. These were dried, of each blueberry forms were harvested during the sively high levels of anti- FillourFridge.com beaten into a pulpy pow- a five pointed star. It was Civil War, when they were oxidants, and other prop- der and combined with believed the “Great Spirit” canned and sent to Union erties believed by many to Convenient • Reliable • Safe cornmeal, honey and wa- sent these star berries to soldiers. help prevent cancer. (See ter to make a pudding relieve the hunger of chil- Since then, wild Maine story on page 8.) called sautauthig (pro- dren during a famine. blueberries have consis- Maine produces over nounced saw-taw-teeg ). Native Americans also tently grown in popular- Lewis and Clark, while used blueberries for me- ity, in large part due to Savoring Patten's Berry Farm on an expedition, found dicinal purposes and made their incredible nutritional continued on page 10 that Native Americans a strong aromatic tea from North St., KeNNebuNKport • 207-967-2418 smoked blueberries to pre- the root. Blueberry juice serve them for winter use. was used for “old coughs” Open Daily Native Strawberries A meal served to them by and tea made from wild are here! Native Americans had blueberry leaves was be- wild blueberries pounded lieved to be a good tonic into the meat – which was to help purify the blood. then smoked and dried. It wasn’t until the 1840s Native Americans held that wild blueberries were Geraniums • Hanging Plants the wild blueberry in very first harvested commer- Fresh Fruits & Vegetables high esteem, due to the cially. It is well known Fresh-squeezed Orange Juice The Mount Agamenticus region covers nearly 30,000 acres in southern Maine. The top of Mt. A offers specacular views from the mounatins to the ocean as well as excellent blueberry picking. Above is the view west from the top. Open daily 10–5 Twigs 207-967-1173 THE TOURIST NEWS is published April through Jewelry November and is distributed FREE at 450 locations Garden • Art in Kittery, York, Ogunquit, Wells, Kennebunk, Baby • Linens urniture & Kennebunkport, Cape Porpoise, Biddeford, Seaside Decor F Saco, Old Orchard Beach and Portland. ifts for your est G N STAFF Expanded Publisher and Editor – Judith Hansen baby department! Contributing Writers – Steve Hrehovcik, Val Marier, Great gifts Dan Marois, Anita Matson, Nancy McCallum for baby showers. Calendar Editor – Donna Landau • Blankets Graphic Design – Geraldine Aikman, Eric Erwin Technical Support – Justin King • Smocked outfits ADDRESS/CONTACT for infants 179 Cat Mousam Rd., Kennebunk, ME 04043 • Baby books • Keepsake baby cups Tel. 207-985-2244 • 207-294-2244 28 Dock Square E-mail: [email protected] • Stuffed animals Web site: www.touristnewsonline.com Kennebunkport • 207-967-0100 © The Tourist News, Inc., 2017 www.coastaljewelers.com 8 Western Ave., Lower Village, Kennebunk • Shipyard Shops TOURIST NEWS, JULY 13, 2017 PAGE 3 PICKPICK YOURYOUR OWN BLUEBERRIESBLUEBERRIES Shops Gifts for golfers, dog lovers & the garden Berry Best Farm –– 3333 Colburn Colburn Way, Way, Lebanon. Lebanon. 207-457- 207-457- Joanends in& August,Brad’s 10Berry AM toFarm 4 PM. – Check 447 Deerwander facebook page Road, for Our 22nd Year! 1435. www.berrybestfarm.com. 2500 2500 blueberry blueberry bushes bushes on Hollis.weekdays. 207-391-3115. Payment is www.facebook.com/JoanBradsBer cash only. - on75 75acres. acres. Opening Opening day day for thefor theseason season is Saturday, is Saturday, July 15. ryFarmLlc. Open in mid-July. Hours are Tuesday to Saturday Digs, Divots & Dogs July 15. U-pick and already picked, gift shop, picnic area, U-pick and already picked, gift shop, picnic area, porta-pot- 9Joan AM to & 6 Brad’s PM, Sunday Berry Farm10 AM – to447 2 PM,Deerwander closed on Road, Monday. Over 150 breeds porta-potties. Open Tuesdays 8 AM to 7 PM; Wednes- Payment is cash only. ties. Open Tuesdays 8 AM to 7 PM; Wednesdays through Hollis. 207-391-3115. www.facebook.com/JoanBradsBer-ry- on 100s of items: days through Sundays 8 AM to 5 PM; closed Mondays. FarmLlc. Open in mid-July. Hours are Tuesday to Saturday PaySundays by cash/check/Visa/Master 8 AM to 5 PM; closed Mondays. Card. Pay by cash/ Kelly Orchards – 82 Sanborn Road, Acton. 207-636-1601. Flags, Christmas, check/Visa/Master Card. 9 AM to 6 PM, Sunday 10 AM to 2 PM, closed on Monday. Socks, T-shirts, Art PickPayment your ownis cash blueberries only. in season daily, 10 AM to 5 PM. Blueberry Hill Farm – 231 Bluberry Hill Farm Road, Acton. Minimal chemical/pesticide use. Picnic area. Payment by Treats • Toys 207-457-1151.Blueberry Hill Farmwww.blueberryhillfarm.us. – 231 Bluberry Hill Farm Open: Road, mid-July Acton. cash or check. Collars & Leashes Spinners! through207-457-1151. September, www.blueberryhillfarm.us. 8 AM to 5 PM. Ten acres Open: of mid-July highbush Kelly Orchards – 82 Sanborn Road, Acton. 207-636-1601. blueberries.through September, Call ahead 8 AM for toavailability. 5 PM. Ten Restroom acres of highbush available. LibbyPick your & Son own U blueberriesPick – 86 Sawyer in season Mountain daily, 10Road, AM Limerick.to 5 PM. 2 Ocean Ave. • Kennebunkport • 207-967-5661 Bus parking. blueberries. Call ahead for availability. Restroom available. 207-793-4749.Minimal chemical/pesticide Email: [email protected]. use. Picnic area. Payment Open by Located up the granite staircase cash or check. DragonflyBus parking. Meadow Blueberry Farm 16 West Lane in daily 8 AM to 5 PM, July to October. Highbush blueberries; – picnic area; homemade blueberry donuts made daily; gift Arundel. 207-985-7884. Pick your own blueberries from Libby & Son U Pick – 86 Sawyer Mountain Road, Limerick. Relax Your Cares Away mid-JulyDragonfly to September.Meadow Blueberry Open Monday Farm – to16 Saturday, West Lane 9 inAM shop. Call or check the website for availability. toArundel. 4 PM; 207-985-7884.Sunday, 9 AM Pickto 3 yourPM. ownOrganically blueberries grown from – no 207-793-4749. Email: [email protected]. Open Walking Distance to Dock Square Complimentary Parking chemicalmid-July to fertilizers September. or Openpesticides. Monday Payment to Saturday, by cash 9 AM or Notredaily 8Dame AM to Institute 5 PM, July – Route to October. 202 , Alfred.Highbush 207-324-2983. blueberries; check. Email:picnic [email protected]; homemade blueberry donutsBlueberry made season daily; is gift mid- to 4 PM; Sunday, 9 AM to 3 PM. Organically grown – no July to August. chemical fertilizers or pesticides. Payment by cash or check. shop. Call or check the website for availability. Estes Farm – 114 Waterman Road, Buxton. Phone: 207- 929-4801. www.estesberryfarm.com. Blueberry picking Payeur’sNotre Dame Pick Institute Your Own – Route Blueberries 202 , Alfred. – Otis 207-324-2983. Allen Road, Estes Farm – 114 Waterman Road, Buxton. Phone: 207- Sanford. 207-324-3200. Located just off Route 4 in South is typically mid- to late July through August. Check the Email: [email protected]. Blueberry season is mid- website929-4801. or www.estesberryfarm.com.call for updates. Payment Blueberry – cash/check/Visa/ picking is Sanford by the Country Club Golf Course. Open in July and Mastertypically Card. mid- to late July through August. Check the website August.July to August.Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM; Saturday Relaxing Massage & Body Treatments or call for updates.
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