As our world warms up we are all starting to get out, to exercise and enjoy the fresh air. Bart and I are getting ready for the for the summer. The long days…..the lake……..the barbecues………..and the hot steamy weather. Those days that we have been dreaming about while the snow was piling up all winter.  

This year the signs of spring seem sweeter than ever, and jogging the streets of our beautiful city they are everywhere. It seems that before the snow and cold weather has lestened it’s grip on us, the fragile sprouts of the crocus, tulips and daffodils are popping up everywhere. 

Now a golden Retriever is always aware of his surroundings but it is almost impossible to take him for a walk this time of year. The treasures that have been distributed by all of his counterparts this long winter are finally thawing and the odors are endless. Now Bart is pretty territorial, so he has a big job ahead of him. After having sniffed out the shrubs the other day he finally made it to our little patch of crocus. He probably would not have found them so interesting if there hadn’t been a Bacon treat (from his friend Rabyn) lying next to them. But I thought that the photo opportunity would be great.

So Bart and I recommend that you get out, take a walk and enjoy the best time of year!

Here we are in front of Epic Sorts late this fall while Bart tries to tell me which items will keep us warm. With gear like my Mountain Hard Wear down jacket, Smart Wool running pants, the Under Armour shirt, and my Hot Fingers mittens….I am ready to go. 

Thank you Epic Sports!

Visit Epic Sports online at epicsportsgear.com or in historic downtown at 6 Central Street

Situated northwest of the city and consisting of over 650 acres it borders the Bangor Land Trust, the Orono Bog, and the Penjajawok Marsh. It is a wildlife corridor that is home to many species of rare birds and animals. 

Enjoy hiking, biking, skiing, snow shoeing and all non-motorized activities on miles of maintained trails. Enjoy the Orono Bog on the 4200 ft boardwalk that allows you to explore without eroding the bog or getting your feet wet, the boardwalk is also accessible to wheelchairs.   It is  a great way way to spend quality time with the family, or a sancturary to  enjoy in  solitude. The park is dog friendly but many of the areas require them to be leased, the boardwalk does not allow dogs. Please visit the websites below to see all rules.

                                                                                               All of this only minutes away from home and work. For more information visit; 

 www.bangormaine.gov/vb_recreation.php;  

www.oronobogwalk.org/bgrforest.htm;

Started during the summer of 2010 by Bangor natives Betsy and Zeth Lundy, specializing in beer, wine and CHEESE making supplies. They are also offering fresh dairy products and artisan cheeses, toping it off with an eco-baby section with cloth diapers and lots of other hard to find items. Of course Bart is most excited to start his new hobby of making cheese,  but he also learned that there are classes being offered in wine making, beer brewing, cloth diapering, and so much more. It is a new and exciting Bangorism in the making!!!!!!! Take a look at www.centralstreetfarmhouse.com

Turn-key horse facility w/ booming event business established. 20 scenic acres w/ 4BR/2.5BA farmhouse w/ att. barn, 20 stalls, outside/indoor riding arenas, guest bunkhouse w/kitchen, & show facilities.  Great exposure & easy access along Rt. 202. $340,000

View flyer: 2552 Western Ave., Newburgh, Maine

Take a tour!

270 Wilson Street, Brewer    $130,000

Unit#1-Three Bedroooms, 1 bath.  Rent:  $700/month

Unit#2-Five Bedrooms, 1 bath. Rent:  $750/month

54 Forest Ave., Bangor   $189,900

Unit #1-Two Bedrooms, 1 bath. Rent: $795/month

Unit#2-Two Bedrooms, 1 bath. Rent: $650/month

Unit#3-One Bedroom, 1 bath. Rent:  $575/month

Request income/expense sheets on these two listings!

454 State Street, Bangor

Beautiful home built in 1902 and designed by Wilford Mansur is situated on a 1.2 in-town acre lot with remarkable landscaping. Walking distance to the medical center, downtown restaurants and library, this extraordinary home offers the best of all worlds. Carved golden oak three story grand staircase, 17 leaded and stained glass windows, marble pantry and bathroom features, 8 distinct working fireplaces, 3 with remote control gas inserts, 7 bedrooms, 4  baths, a carriage house with loft and space for 6 vehicles, original tin ceiling in grooms room, & development potential are only a few amenities that this exquisite home has to offer!

Take a visual tour of this amazing home!

Bob and I are big fans of the Collins Center for the Arts.

The Collins Center for the Arts is located on the campus of University of Maine, which is about 15 minutes north of Bangor and this summer is just packed with great shows that truly has mass appeal to all interests.

The Collins Center for the Arts is a wonderful facility that we support in any way we can.  Our Kentucky Derby event in May was the benefactor of the fundraiser that we held that day.

Bangor has lots of options of music, open air sounds (Cool Sounds Series) this summer, the Folk Festival (link) in August and our world class Bangor Symphony Orchestra and now new acts are being scheduled on the Waterfront.   Alan Jackson is all ready scheduled for September !

Every day,  Bangor and our surrounding areas become more vibrant, exciting and “the place to be” for a variety of entertainment, many of which is family focused and free of charge!  We look forward to your visit and hope that you may decide to stay!

Try visiting our “Property Listings” so you can get a look and see that you can truly LIVE and PLAY in the same place!

Your Hosts

And since we all like to socialize in our town, Bob and I have been hosting Kentucky Derby parties for the past 3 years. So we thought to ourselves, “How do we turn this fun into something that would benefit a local charity?”   We print invitations, we open up the doors and people dress up and you would swear you were in Louisville!

John and Linda Rohmann

Great hats, great outfits and great fun!  All proceeds this year went to benefit The Collins Center for the Arts at the University of Maine in Orono.

For years, we had attended a party at the home of Peter and Diane Hoff to benefit the Fogler library.  3 years ago, the Hoff’s were renovating and we offered our home for a place to have the event.  We co-hosted the event for the first two years. This was the first year without the Hoff’s so we decided to benefit our passion The Collins Center for the Arts.

This year the weather was beautiful in Bangor (unlike that torrential rain at Churchill Downs), so beautiful fashions were abound and of course the signature “Hat Parade”!

"And they are off!"

People tend to gather around the pool table to watch the big screen TV and the energy is amazing  it was a wonderful time and we would love to thank all that contributed!