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| vacation | 7/15/2008 | Tom Webster |
Q: My husband and I are planning on meeting in Maine during his two week furlow from overseas. We're ...
A: January and February is snow season in Maine and is definitely off-peak. Many of the in-season ...
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| Maine vacation | 5/30/2008 | Tom Webster |
Q: I wanted to take my family to Maine for vacation. We have never been there before. The cheapest ...
A: Acadia is 3.5 to 4.0 hours away from Portland, ME and about 190 miles. Get specific directions at ...
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| Weather/bugs | 3/30/2008 | Tom Webster |
Q: Planning the big family vacation to Bar Harbor for a week. I know New England weather can be ...
A: Yes, weather can be unpredictable and so can the bugs. I would avoid May, June and early July. ...
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| Maine in Mid May | 3/28/2008 | Tom Webster |
Q: I'm visiting Maine for four days, 21st to 25th May, and was wondering if I'm going to get to see any ...
A: I would recommend that you consider the following itinerary. Since I am not too familiar with the ...
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| maine | 3/20/2008 | Tom Webster |
Q: we are traveling from Europe in july for a week in Maine and would like to rent a place with ...
A: I am not an expert on accommodations so I would refer you to various Chambers of Commerce within the ...
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| Fall colors | 3/2/2008 | Tom Webster |
Q: My wife and I would like to combine a lobster tour with viewing fall colors in Maine. We would plan ...
A: Estimating the peak fall color time is like forecasting weather in New England. 50% of the time ...
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| Lighthouses of Maine | 1/28/2008 | Tom Webster |
Q: Are there any lighthouses in Maine open to the public for lodging?
A: The only two that I am aware of are Isle de Haut and Pemaquid Point Light. Both have lodging in the ...
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| Weather and lobster | 1/28/2008 | Tom Webster |
Q: What is the weather like in April and May and are there lobster to be had at that time of year?
A: Spring has a tendency to come late in Maine so I would suggest that May would be a better option and ...
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| Bar Harbor | 10/17/2007 | Tom Webster |
Q: there is a big chance that I will be moving to Bar Harbor in January from Alabama to attend College ...
A: Bar Harbor is a town of about 5,000 people. This is a huge vacation spot in the summer with Acadia ...
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| October Activities | 9/21/2007 | Tom Webster |
Q: 4-Day drive thru southern Maine for relaxing vacation. Sight-seeing / lobster-tasting / relaxing / ...
A: I'm not sure how much you want to bite off of Southern Maine, but I would suggest some of the ...
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| eating lobsters | 9/21/2007 | Tom Webster |
Q: we want to fly to maine for a weekend and enjoy some very fresh lobsters and crab cakes. any ideas ...
A: I don't think you want to come in the winter months. The most enjoyable time to come is pretty much ...
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| October Vacation | 8/28/2007 | Tom Webster |
Q: We're interested in going out to the Bar Harbor area in mid to late October (Oct 18-24). What's ...
A: I think your dates are late in the season and the weather will probably be chilly. I also think it ...
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| Which coast? | 6/29/2007 | Tom Webster |
Q: Some friends and I are doing a little road trip from Philly up to Maine at the end of July and we're ...
A: Please excuse the delay in answering your question. I had some serious computer problems that ...
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| vacation in Maine | 6/22/2007 | Tom Webster |
Q: We are leaving Niagara Falls, going up thru Adirondack Mountains, up over the top of Lake Champlain, ...
A: I would consult with the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce either on-line or by phone about salt water ...
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| Maine vacation in June | 6/6/2007 | Tom Webster |
Q: My husband and I are taking a road trip from Minnesota, up into Canada to Quebec, NS, and then down ...
A: I don't think going through Daaquam is a good idea. Using Mapquest they keep you in Canada for ...
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| Maine vacation in June | 6/1/2007 | Tom Webster |
Q: My husband and I are taking a road trip from Minnesota, up into Canada to Quebec, NS, and then down ...
A: I'm not sure I can answer this one until I know your starting point in Quebec. I am not that ...
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| Maine vacation in June | 5/31/2007 | Tom Webster |
Q: My husband and I are taking a road trip from Minnesota, up into Canada to Quebec, NS, and then down ...
A: I don't anticipate much of a problem with lodging at that time in June. The best whale watching ...
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| followup question on towms to visit along New England coast and inland to see fall colors | 5/23/2007 | Tom Webster |
Q: Tom, I was hoping for suggestions on towms to visit along the New England coast during Sept. 15-22 ...
A: You only have a week and September could be on the early side for fall colors. You may have to go ...
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| whale watching in bar harbor | 5/15/2007 | Tom Webster |
Q: We will be vacationing in Bar Harbor during Memorial Day weekend and want to take a whale watching ...
A: The only whale watching tour I know of is the Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company. Their exclusive Whale ...
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| Bar Harbor Resorts | 4/30/2007 | Tom Webster |
Q: Tom - In your opinion, if you had to choose the best resort in Bar Harbor which would it be? I ...
A: This is really outside of my expertise, because I never stay in Bar Harbor and because I don't live ...
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| WHY LOBSTER PRICE | 4/23/2007 | Tom Webster |
Q: I GO TO BOOTHBAY EVERY YEAR IN JULY, AND LOBSTER ARE ANY WHERE FROM 2.50 TO 8.00 PER LBS. I LIVE IN ...
A: Lobsters go further away from shore during the winter months and seek the warmth of the Gulf ...
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| family vacation | 4/15/2007 | Tom Webster |
Q: 16 years ago, my husband and I honeymooned in Bar Harbor Maine. Today, our son is 11 and our ...
A: Your questions did not make several things clear and one is where you want to rent the cottage, ...
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| lobster season and more | 3/31/2007 | Tom Webster |
Q: I'm planning a vacation to Maine and especially Bar Harbor. I can't decide whether or not to come ...
A: There is really no season for lobster at all in Maine. Except for bad days in the winter months, ...
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| Southern Maine | 9/3/2006 | Tom Webster |
Q: I would have responded sooner but had trouble getting through on yhe Expert site. We have decided ...
A: I am not familiar with the Ocean's Edge or any places to stay in Camden. Of the two places in Bar ...
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| Southern Maine | 8/29/2006 | Tom Webster |
Q: we're hoping to spend a week on the souther Maine Coast and a week in the Vermont mountains next ...
A: Unfortunately, I am not an expert on Southern Maine, except in the Bar Harbor area. I am no longer ...
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| campgrounds/weather | 8/22/2006 | Tom Webster |
Q: My wife and I are planning a motorcycle trip to Bar Harbor(Sept.11-Sept?. We will be towing a small ...
A: Since I no longer live in the area, I suggest you contact the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce for the ...
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| Maine Attractions | 8/11/2006 | Tom Webster |
Q: Besides whale watching, lobster and LL bean what attractions or stops would you recommend for a ...
A: You didn't indicate where your starting point was, so I will assume it is Boston for the purpose of ...
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| New England in the Fall | 8/8/2006 | Tom Webster |
Q: My wife and I are celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary this August and in the Fall we plan to go ...
A: Northern New England usually peaks during the first week in October (Middle to northern Vermont, New ...
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| Cruise Port Car Rental Bar Harbor/Acadia | 7/17/2006 | Tom Webster |
Q: Will be in BH wanting to drive the Acadia area and need a rental car October 1, 2006. We will ...
A: While this question is outside of my expertise, simply because I have never needed a rental car to ...
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| Vacation in Maine | 7/13/2006 | Tom Webster |
Q: Where can one see the best exsisting Fishing Villages or small towns that are not real tourist ...
A: Nearly all of Maine's coastal towns have some tourist influence and a good many of them have ...
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| Maine | 6/4/2006 | Tom Webster |
Q: I was thinking about the Portland area for relocation. I'm an RN and currently live in Kansas, ...
A: As I read the information you provided, I believe the Portland area might be a great fit. While it ...
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| diners | 5/11/2006 | Tom Webster |
Q: After a 2:30pm graduation from UMO where if possible is a good close by diner type food/family ...
A: I assume that UMO is University of Maine in Orono. Since I no longer live in the area, I am not up ...
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| Bar Harbor, Maine | 3/9/2006 | Tom Webster |
Q: My husband and I will be traveling to Bar Harbor Maine Sept.9th-16th of this year. We have never ...
A: September is a good month to visit Acadia National Park especially after Labor Day. You have made a ...
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| Bar Harbor/Acadia | 3/1/2006 | Tom Webster |
Q: 4 couples visiting Maine and Mass in September. Appreciate info about area and must see sights and ...
A: September is a good month to visit Acadia National Park especially after Labor Day. The lodging ...
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| Portland to Bar Harbor | 2/27/2006 | Tom Webster |
Q: My family is planning to travel to Nova Scotia this summer, and we were considering Amtrak. We can ...
A: This is really outside of my expertise, but I will give it a stab anyway. I am going to assume that ...
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| Where to stay in July and August | 1/19/2006 | Tom Webster |
Q: I'm considering a two-month trip to Maine to give my senior dog a break from the hottest summer ...
A: If expense is not an issue, then almost anywhere along the coast north of Portland, Maine should ...
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| Is there web cam of Bangor... | 1/9/2006 | Tom Webster |
Q: Is there web cam of Bangor I can view?
A: I am not aware of one. That does not mean one doesn't exist. I just don't know. You might try ...
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| Maine | 4/2/2005 | Tom Webster |
Q: I am doing an alphabet book for my state project on maine and can't find anything for the letters E, ...
A: I normally don't do homework questions, but I'll give you some hints. E -- Try Eastport, ME; ...
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| Bar Harbor Accommodations | 3/25/2005 | Tom Webster |
Q: ------------------------- Hi Tom - I ended up making reservations at Graycote Inn this afternoon. ...
A: There is a lot to do and 2.5 days will only give you time to hit the high spots. I am going to ...
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| Maine in July | 3/17/2005 | Tom Webster |
Q: We are planning on a family trip to Southern/Eastern Maine July 22-30ish. We need your help! ...
A: The end of July is an excellent time to visit Maine. I think the best time is early August so your ...
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