Summertime in South Freeport Harbor

South Freeport harbor is an active port as you can see from this picture taken at the height of summer. What a study in contract between a mega-yacht which could be from overseas and a classy, traditional New England designed sailboat to the left. By now you can probably tell which boat I would prefer owning?

South Freeport Harbor - this boat would still be afloat!

I feel for the owner of this boat. As I photographed this New England catboat, I was encouraged to see that the boat looked to be in pretty good shape. I think the 60 mph winds off Cape Elizabeth came closer to the Eastern Prom in Portland and severed the mooring of this classic New England styled boat. Now, if this boat had been in South Freeport harbor, it would probably still be on it's mooring. South Freeport harbor is extremely well protected from nor easters, which typically blow out of the north east. I spoke with a sailor from Cape Elizabeth last night who said his 23' sailboat takes a regular beating from the large boat traffic going in and out of Portland harbor. In fact, this Cape Elizabeth high school teacher said his mast broke when the back stay snapped after the boat was impacted by a huge swell from a ferry boat. He seemed sort of jealous that I keep my Cape Cod Bullseye in the protected waters of the Harraseeket river.

Arnold Family Forest - 67 acres of conserved land

The Arnold Family donated 67 acres off Staples Point Road to the New England Forestry Foundation several years. I haven't had a chance to walk this property. However, I may hold off until hunting season is over. If you want to check out this property, take a right at the big Indian followed by a right at Staples Point Road. You will see the sign featured above about 3/4 a mile down on the right.

You will want to visit Freeport's Winslow Park

Today the sun returned to Maine after high winds and heavy rains. The nor'easter knocked out power to 3,016 including the Drake residence in Pownal. Along the coast there was 60 mph winds that hit Cape Elizabeth which is just 30 minutes from Freeport. In the photo here, you can see a beautiful sunrise at Winslow Park. During the summer many visitors bring their campers here for an opportunity to have an ocean waterfront vacation. There is a beach which is more enjoyable at high tide than low. You can also launch a small sail or fishing boat.

Merriconeag Waldorf School Fall Fair

Today is the Merriconeag Waldorf School Fall Fair. My 15 year old son performed with his classmates in a drumming exhibition. My 13 year old son and his classmates played their recorder flutes. Artisans and craftspeople sell dry goods and food and the proceeds help tuition assistance for those students needing financial support. This school is located on Desert Road in freeport and is for students attending Early childhood through 10th grade school. Rudolph Steiner founded this education philosophy in Europe nearly 100 years ago. The education involves the head, heart, and hands; not to be confused with Montessori schools. Waldorf Schools here in the states are sprouting up all over the country and I've heard that it is one of the fastest growing private days schools in the US.

You can get there from here!

Just turn right on route 1 at the "Big Indian". Several years ago I had a listing off Park Street in South Freeport village. It was very easy to direct brokers or potential buyers to the listing because of "the Big Indian" landmark. According to a Portland Press Herald article I read last spring, this landmark dates back to the 1960's. Just before the summer of 2007, the "Big Indian" had a makeover; new paint and new supporting lines to keep him upright. Long live the Big Indian!

Halloween in the village

South Freeport is the place to be for Halloween. Most residents decorate their homes for the occasion. At least one resident creates a haunted house in their barn. Trick or Treaters from all over Freeport descend on the village to make the rounds. Strolling around the village almost feels like you are part of a Harry Potter movie. My 15 year old son visited his friend in the village last night and helped out with a haunted back yard obstacle course. I hope he wasn't terrifying little kids.