50 Shades of Gray, Maine This little town has a lot to offer   By day, this proper and sleepy little town would appear to follow all the rules. All outward appearances betray the deep yearning to be noticed...to be loved ...to be ...Ok I haven't read"50 Shades"., but you know where I am going with this. This proper New England Town is letting it's hair town and has a lot to offer it's residents and visitors. Like most places around this great country, Maine has an interesting relationship between rival towns and communities. Often "Insert name here"Jokes and stereotypes pop up and stick as good natured rivalry turns let's say competitive: The Battle of the Bridge rivalries sprung up in all our river straddling communities, Saco & Biddeford, Portland & South Portland, Lewiston & Auburn, ... 07/26/2014

Visit the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray Maine.   I just heard on the news today that the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray has had decreased attendance recently.  My family had such a wonderful time there last year, so I thought I'd post some of their upcoming events.     The park is a definite must see!  You can read about our trip here. Visit their website for video and audio tours and ticket information. Here are the upcoming events.  I've already put the June 4th "The Ancient Ones" on my calendar.     Saturday May 21 Wind Over Wings Join this new-to-Maine nonprofit raptor education center to see & learn more about our feathered predators. Live birds featured will include an Eastern Screech-Owl, a Peregrine Falcon (fastest animal on earth) & a Great Horned Owl - who will amaze you with her ... 05/14/2011

If you have not yet been (or even if you have,) I would highly recommend taking a trip to the Maine Wildlife Park in Gray Maine.  I went this past Saturday with my mother and my 7 year old son.    What a wonderful way to spend a Saturday, have fun, and learn about Maine's wildlife all at the same time.  The park is large enough to be able to spend several hours walking around the various paths and displays, but yet small enough that you won't be exhausted at the end of your visit.  There is even a picnic area and you can easily run back out to your car to grab a picnic lunch to enjoy in the park.  Click here to view a map of the Maine Wildlife Park. Located at 56 Game Farm Road, just off Route 26 in Gray, Maine, the park has an incredible array of Maine animals on display and educationa... 09/27/2010

Cristina McBreairty | RE/MAX Allied | (207) 653-1604 26 Center Road, Gray, ME Charming Cape ~ Priced to Sell! 3BR/1BA Single Family House offered at $149,000 Year Built 1950 Sq Footage 1,092 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 1 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Conveniently located charming cape featuring new carpet and paint in 2010, wood floors, many replacement windows, fireplace, central vac, newer roof, vinyl siding and 2-car garage with extra storage. Tree-lined yard with many beautiful perennials. see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Fireplace - Living room - Dining room - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Stove/Oven - Basement - Washer - Dryer - Balcony, Deck, or Patio - Yard OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES - New carpet & paint in 2... 09/22/2010

Cristina McBreairty | RE/MAX Allied | (207) 653-1604 26 Center Road, Gray, ME Charming Cape ~ Priced to Sell! 3BR/1BA Single Family House offered at $149,000 Year Built 1950 Sq Footage 1,092 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 1 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Conveniently located charming cape featuring new carpet and paint in 2010, wood floors, many replacement windows, fireplace, central vac, newer roof, vinyl siding and 2-car garage with extra storage. Tree-lined yard with many beautiful perennials. see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Fireplace - Living room - Dining room - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Stove/Oven - Basement - Washer - Dryer - Balcony, Deck, or Patio - Yard OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES - New carpet & paint in 2... 09/15/2010

Cristina McBreairty | RE/MAX Allied | (207) 653-1604 26 Center Road, Gray, ME Charming Cape ~ Priced to Sell! 3BR/1BA Single Family House offered at $154,000 Year Built 1950 Sq Footage 1,092 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 1 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Conveniently located charming cape featuring new carpet and paint in 2010, wood floors, many replacement windows, fireplace, central vac, newer roof, vinyl siding and 2-car garage with extra storage. Tree-lined yard with many beautiful perennials. see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Fireplace - Living room - Dining room - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Stove/Oven - Basement - Washer - Dryer - Balcony, Deck, or Patio - Yard OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES - New carpet & paint in 2... 09/09/2010

Cristina McBreairty | RE/MAX Allied | (207) 653-1604 26 Center Road, Gray, ME Charming Cape ~ Priced to Sell! 3BR/1BA Single Family House offered at $154,000 Year Built 1950 Sq Footage 1,092 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 1 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Conveniently located charming cape featuring new carpet and paint in 2010, wood floors, many replacement windows, fireplace, central vac, newer roof, vinyl siding and 2-car garage with extra storage. Tree-lined yard with many beautiful perennials. see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Fireplace - Living room - Dining room - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Stove/Oven - Basement - Washer - Dryer - Balcony, Deck, or Patio - Yard OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES - New carpet & paint in 2... 08/31/2010

Click here for more detailed property information.   Cristina McBreairty | RE/MAX Allied | (207) 653-1604 26 Center Road, Gray, ME Charming Cape ~ Priced to Sell! 3BR/1BA Single Family House   offered at $159,000 Year Built 1950 Sq Footage 1,092 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 1 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Conveniently located charming cape featuring new carpet and paint in 2010, wood floors, many replacement windows, fireplace, central vac, newer roof, vinyl siding and 2-car garage with extra storage. Tree-lined yard with many beautiful perennials.   see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Fireplace - Living room - Dining room - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Stove/Oven - Basement - Washer - Dryer - Balcony, Deck, or Patio... 08/18/2010

Directions: From Rt. 115 near center of Gray take Center Rd. south. Home on right. Click here to see more detailed information.   Cristina McBreairty | RE/MAX Allied | (207) 653-1604 26 Center Road, Gray, ME Charming Cape ~ Priced to Sell! 3BR/1BA Single Family House offered at $164,000 Year Built 1950 Sq Footage 1,092 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 1 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Conveniently located charming cape featuring new carpet and paint in 2010, wood floors, many replacement windows, fireplace, central vac, newer roof, vinyl siding and 2-car garage with extra storage. Tree-lined yard with many beautiful perennials. see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Fireplace - Living room - Dining room - Dishwasher - Refrig... 07/18/2010

May 28-31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 13th Annual South Paris Lilac Festival, garden tours, lilac workshops, plant sale, $5/person, free/members, McLaughlin Garden, 97 Main Street, South Paris. FMI: 207.743.8820, www.mclaughlingarden.org. May 28, 5-7 p.m. Wine and Cheese Reception, grand opening for Serendipity Gifts, a new addition to the gallery, Gallery 302, 112 Main Street, Bridgton. FMI: 207.647.2787, www.gallery302.org. May 28-29, 7:30 p.m. Mountain Storytelling Festival, family program Friday night features Michael Parent, Meg Gilman, David Neufeld, and Jo Radner, adult program on  Saturday features Pat Spalding and Katy Rydell, The Lovell Brick Church for the Performing Arts, 502 Christian Hill Road, Lovell. FMI: www.lovellbrickchurch.org. May 29, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. St. Nevers Day Sale, The Bethe... 07/01/2010

March 19, 8 p.m. Karen Morgan, Maine's Funniest Mom, 18 and Older Comedy Show, to benefit Project Graduation 2010, $20/adults, $35/couple, Gray-New Gloucester High School, 10 Libby Hill Road, Gray. FMI: 207.595.1457, www.karenmorgan.com. March 20, 5-8 p.m. (race begins at 6) Snowmobile Hill Climb #2, local gearheads to pros will climb Mt. Abram in a timed hill climb, six divisions, Mt. Abram Ski Resort, 308 Howe Hill Road, Greenwood. FMI: 207.875.5000 x 315, www.mtabram.com. March 20, 5:30-9 p.m. Kids' Night Out, drop the kids (ages 7 to 13) off for an evening of games, movies, arts and crafts plus sports, including swimming and rock climbing, $9/child, $6/each additional child in one family, Alfond Recreation Center, St. Joseph's College of Maine, 278 Whites Bridge Road, Standish. FMI:... 04/16/2010

January 7, 7 p.m. Fusionworks Dance Company, presented by Mahoosuc Arts Council, gutsy, striking and provocative interpretation from contemporary choreographers, $10/adults, $6/11 and under, Bingham Auditorium, Gould Academy, 49 Church Street, Bethel. FMI: 207.824.3575, www.mahoosucarts.org. January 7, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The Androscoggin River: A Vision for Our Future, Androscoggin River Watershed Council Annual Meeting and Conference, Steve Barba, keynote speaker, Bethel Inn and Conference Center, On the Commons, Bethel. FMI: 207.783.9186, www.androscogginwatershed.org. January 8, 6-7:30 p.m. Family Science Night by Orbit with Corbett, Earthquakes, Volcanoes and the Boston Molasses Disaster! $5/person suggested donation to benefit the center's scholarship fund, Fiddlehead Art and Scie... 01/21/2010

December 10, 7 p.m., December 12, 1 and 7 p.m. Lake Region Community Theatre presents "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever," based on classic children's book by Barbara Robinson, directed by Louis Philippe, $10/adults, $5/12 and under, bring a non-perishable gift to help restock local food pantries, Lake Region High School Auditorium, 1877 Roosevelt Trail, Naples. FMI: 207.693.6221, ext 285, www.lrctme.org. December 11, 6-8 p.m. "Mill-ieu," Reception, featuring artists Catherine Breer, Kate Chappell, Richard Garrigus, George Hughes, Steve Pennisi, Jean-Pierre Rousset and Edward Zelinsky and others, in conjunction with Bakery Photographic Collective's annual silent auction of prints at Photo a GoGo, Dana Warp Mill, 90 Bridge Street, Westbrook.FMI: 207.318.3080, www.mill-ieu.com or www.bakery... 12/09/2009

During the great sellers' market from 1998 to 2005, selection was below average to poor. Folks "from away" were disappointed with both the number and suitablity of lakefront properties on the market. Lakefront buyers were faced with inflated prices and poor selection. Did they refuse to buy? NO! They saw what was available, picked the best of a mediocre lot and moved ahead. During the height of the sellers market in the summer of 2004 there were four Long Lake lakefront homes on the market. FOUR! Keep in mind that Long Lake is 10 miles long and since there are 2 sides to the lake has over 20 miles of shoreline. Today there are forty-four Long Lake properties on the market - eleven times as much inventory! Now, with so much to choose from one would think that buyers would find making a b... 09/10/2009

Improving your credit can be a long process, but it doesn't always have to be. Beware of programs or people who claim they can make drastic improvements in a short period of time. I have done a lot of research, and there are some things that can help. First, did you know that your credit scores, the actual numbers are not figured by the three major credit bureaus (Experian, TransUnion, Equifax). The scores you receive are derived from companies that banks or lenders use to pull the information from the major credit bureaus, like Landsafe, or Birchwood Credit. These companies take the information they get from the major credit bureaus and give you a score on all three. Depending on which company a bank uses, your scores can easily vary 40 or 60 points. Most lenders don't even know this i... 07/25/2009

After you've finished searching for that perfect vacation home on Little Sebago Lake, Sabbathday Lake, Range Pond, or Crystal Lake, why not check out the wildlife at Maine Wildlife Park on Rte. 26 in Gray, Maine. The park, run by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, is home to more than 25 species of Maine wildlife. At the park you might see the following mammals in their natural habitat: black bears, coyotes, fishers, gray foxes, bobcats, raccoons, skunks, and white-tailed deer. Most of the animals at Maine Wildlife Park are there because they were injured, orphaned or had become human dependant. They are no longer able to survive on their own in the wild. Guided tours are available by calling 207-657-4977, or you walk around on your own. A visitor center, nature stor... 07/07/2009

The towns of Gray and New Gloucester are lovely rural Maine towns that serve as bedroom communities for both Portland and Lewiston. Gray is a stop on the Maine Turnpike, just 15 miles north of Portland. New Gloucester has a village center comprised of early 19th century buildings that say a lot about this community's sense of history and preserving the past. Lakes and ponds found in these towns are Little Sebago Lake, Sabbathday Lake, Crystal Lake, Notched Pond, and a little piece of Upper Range Pond. Little Sebago is the largest and most popular. Sabbathday, Crystal, and Upper Range are smaller, but still have very good water quality and are great for all water recreation. Notched Pond is small and shallow, but provides an entry level for waterfront buyers with smaller pocketbooks. Her... 03/17/2009

  Sepaige's Blog Bringing Maine to you, ERA Today Realty,po box 1636,Naples,Me.04055 MAINE REAL ESTATE STATSIN SEBAGO LAKE AREA January 4, 2009 Posted by sepaige   Here are statistics from the MLS for Maine. These numbers are for the time period between July/2008 through Jan1,2009. I am including the solds, currents and expireds. Those sold and  those currently listed can be understood. The expired are those homes where their listing went for the duration of the aggreement time with that broker and never sold. Windham: Sold: 62     prices between: $90,000- $370,000                      Expired: 86  prices between: $ 99,000 - $998,500                      Current: 153 prices between: $ 89,900 - $1,680,000 Bridgton: Sold: 31 prices between: $21,1000 - $725,000                     Expired:... 01/04/2009

The most important decision you will make in the sale of your home is the REALTOR® you choose. Be sure to find someone you feel comfortable with. If you don't feel you can ask questions or go to your REALTOR®, you have the wrong person. Your REALTOR® should show you research to back up any recommendations. This includes information about recent sales, current listings, and recently expired listings in your neighborhood.   Watch out for agents who try to "buy" your listing.  This is when a realtor will tell you your home is worth a lot more than it is likely to sell for. The key to catching this is being involved in the Market Analysis and making sure the comparable homes the realtor is using are sold homes and that the adjustments they make to the sold prices are reasonable and realisti... 05/20/2008

Improving your credit can be a long process, but it doesn't always have to be. Beware of programs or people who claim they can make drastic improvements in a short period of time. I have done a lot of research, and there are some things that can help. First, did you know that your credit scores, the actual numbers are not figured by the three major credit bureaus (Experian, TransUnion, Equifax). The scores you receive are derived from companies that banks or lenders use to pull the information from the major credit bureaus, like Landsafe, or Birchwood Credit. These companies take the information they get from the major credit bureaus and give you a score on all three. Depending on which company a bank uses, your scores can easily vary 40 or 60 points. Most lenders don't even know this i... 05/10/2008