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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Weather | 7/20/2010 | Tom Webster |
| Q: I would like to know what the weather is usually like from the middle of September to the end of ... A: September is one of those iffy months that requires you to be prepared for almost anything. ... | ||
| April in Maine | 1/15/2010 | Tom Webster |
| Q: My wife turns 60 this April and I am taking her to New York (we live in Oregon) for some broadway ... A: New York City is quite bearable in April, but Maine is another story. For all intensive purposes, ... | ||
| Motorcycle trip July | 1/12/2010 | Tom Webster |
| Q: My wife and I are planning a (25th Wedding Anniversary)motorcycle trip from Cambridge Ontario Canada ... A: This is a long trip (600 + miles or 11 + hours) and all of it is outside my area of expertise. ... | ||
| Visit to Main | 10/12/2009 | Tom Webster |
| Q: Tom, I am flying in to Portland October 16. I have a workshop in Rockport on Saturday and Sunday. I ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering your question. Freeport, Maine is on your way to Rockport and is ... | ||
| Portland area | 9/24/2009 | Sue Murphy |
| Q: My wife and I will be in the Portland area for a weekend get away on Oct. 23rd. I am wondering if it ... A: There is always something going on in Portland, but I am not sure what your interests are. ... | ||
| Lobster Restaurant | 9/10/2009 | Tom Webster |
| Q: YOu are probably sick of answsering this question, but I still need to ask it. At least every other ... A: Maine is a very large state and while I have had lobster in a few restaurants, my wife and I prefer ... | ||
| vacation | 8/19/2009 | Tom Webster |
| Q: My husband and I are considering coming to Main next May, and wondered what we could expect as far ... A: Weather in the State of Maine in the month of May tends to be very mixed. It can be in the high ... | ||
| Bar Harbor | 8/10/2009 | Tom Webster |
| Q: I'd like to go to Maine and Nova Scotia this fall on a self guided tour. I would fly into Portland ... A: Despite the fact that most of your questions are outside of my area of expertise, I will try to ... | ||
| Maine in October | 7/21/2009 | Tom Webster |
| Q: I am working on bringing my mother to the Bar Harbor area in October. Are there any special events ... A: So far as special events in October is concerned, I would contact the Chamber of Commerce in Bar ... | ||
| Accommodations in Bar Harbor Area | 6/14/2009 | Tom Webster |
| Q: We have a week long vacation planned for late July to explore the coast of Maine. We have 4 adults ... A: I no longer live close to the area, so I am not up to date on accommodations. May I suggest you ... | ||
| Bar Harbour | 5/19/2009 | Tom Webster |
| Q: I am cruising to Bar Harbour and on to Canada mid June. I've been on HAL website and there are lots ... A: The beauty of Acadia National Park is more than worthwhile for taking a tour. I go back one or ... | ||
| Weather in May | 5/18/2009 | Tom Webster |
| Q: We are coming to Northeast Harbor on May 25, and departing for Great Duck Island on May 26. While ... A: Oh ye of little faith. According to weather.com the forecast for the afternoon of May 26 is for ... | ||
| maine in the end of august | 4/30/2009 | Tom Webster |
| Q: We're planning to stay near Augusta for a week during the last week of August, but someone ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering your question. I was away for a few days on business and forgot to ... | ||
| april in maine | 3/31/2009 | Tom Webster |
| Q: I just read the e-mail from Vicki and it has raised a question from me. You mentioned the shops not ... A: Vicki was talking about Bar Harbor and many of the shops there are seasonal, however, some are year ... | ||
| Northeast Family Road Trip | 3/19/2009 | Sue Murphy |
| Q: After searching and searching I think I have found who can help me! I am somewhat familiar with the ... A: Sounds like a fun trip! Based on your listing, it sounds as though you are very excited about ... | ||
| lobster and bed & breakfast | 3/1/2009 | Tom Webster |
| Q: I'm planning on surprising my husband with a weekend trip to Maine for lobster dinner (sentimental ... A: Fresh lobster is always available in Maine. Most lobstermen work year round. If price is not a ... | ||
| Minnesota to Maine | 12/17/2008 | Sue Murphy |
| Q: My husband and I are going to road trip to Acadia in Maine from Minnesota in May and would like any ... A: What type of camping are you planning on doing? Tent or other? I realize that 'outdoorsy' covers a ... | ||
| Maina/Acadia in the latter part of November | 10/6/2008 | Tom Webster |
| Q: It's so nice to find someone who's knowledgable specifically about this! My Husband and I are ... A: Maine gets quite cold during November and it is not uncommon to have an occasional snow storm during ... | ||
| rental car info bar harbor & driving instructions | 10/5/2008 | Tom Webster |
| Q: Are there any car rentals available at the port of bar harbor as we'll be arriving on a cruise ship ... A: The only rental nearby is Enterprise Rental Car and they operate out of Trenton, ME about 10-15 ... | ||
| Maine Trip in November | 8/15/2008 | Tom Webster |
| Q: My husband and I are planning a trip from CA to Maine this November. Our families order lobsters ... A: Forgive me for not answering sooner, but some problems surfaced earlier this week that I had to take ... | ||
| Thanksgiving in Maine | 7/30/2008 | Tom Webster |
| Q: We are planning to spend our family thanksgiving holiday(11/27 - 11/30)in Maine. We'll be coming ... A: Please forgive me for not responding earlier. We had a family emergency that kept me away for a few ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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. ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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 ... | ||
| 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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