Sunday, October 20, 2019


Marguerite Dawson  From my Facebook page:
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Well, here goes...planning something to do next weekend. Anyone available to come along?


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101 Unforgettable Things to Do in Maine
Maine's allure captures us all in a different way. Here are 101 ideas for unforgettable things to do all across Maine (from someone who grew up there)!
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  • Marguerite Dawson 31. Geek out over Stephen King with a tour of Bangor.
    Bangor is not only the city that he’s called home for a few decades, it’s also the inspiration for the fictional town of Derry. Fans of the fiction writer can take a tour (SK Tours of Maine) of many significant spots around town–including seeing the outside of his creepy house.

    32. Visit the last active Shaker community in the world.
    The Shakers were an offshoot of the religious group called Quakers, and they migrated to America in pursuit of religious freedom in the 1700s. Sadly, they experienced some persecution here as well, but survived and eventually grew in number to about 5,000.

    In 1783 the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village was established in New Gloucester, Maine. Today it is the only active Shaker community remaining, and it is open to the public–even for Sunday meetings. You can also explore some of the 1,800 acres of land on a guided nature hike.

    33. Spend a few days strolling an adorable coastal town.
  • Marguerite Dawson 31. I met Stephen King at the Bangor airport many years ago. He was very personable for such a brief encounter. Next...
  • Marguerite Dawson 32. Someone told me that the Shakers did not have relations and this belief in celibacy was the cause of the demise of the sect. I was not sure if that was true though. However...People also ask
    How many shakers are left in the world?

    Why did the Shakers believe in celibacy?
    Shakers believed in communal ownership of property. The entire community held all property in common. They believed that men and women were equals. They also opposed marriage and were major proponents of celibacy.
    Shakers - Ohio History Central
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    Ohio History Central
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  • Marguerite Dawson 33. I just took a day trip to Peaks Island and it was so very beautiful there! I wonder where I should go next? Any suggestions?
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