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Blog :: 02-2023

Midcoast Mud Season!

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Midcoast Maine is known for its picturesque landscapes, coastal charm, and four distinct seasons. While the region is bustling with tourists during the summer months, the locals know that there's another season to contend with: mud season. Mud season in Midcoast Maine is a unique phenomenon that occurs during the transition between winter and spring. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at what mud season is, why it happens, and what you can expect if you find yourself in Midcoast Maine during this time of year. The combination of melting snow and rain turns dirt roads and hiking trails into a muddy mess. The mud is thick, sticky, and unavoidable. 

Maine, The Ice-Storehouse of the World

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In the early 1800s, the Portland Gazette proclaimed that “Maine is the ice-storehouse of the world.” For nearly two centuries, the harvesting and export of natural ice was a staple of Maine’s economy. It had a reputation as the thickest, purest ice money could buy. Kennebec ice, in particular, was advertised up and down the East Coast as the premier product. Its ice was so prized for its purity and thickness that it was shipped as far away as India and China.

 

 

 

 

In the early 1800s, the Portland Gazette proclaimed that “Maine is the ice-storehouse of the world.” For nearly two centuries, the harvesting and export of natural ice was a staple of Maine’s economy. It had a reputation as the thickest, purest ice money could buy. Kennebec ice, in particular, was advertised up and down the East [...]