Acadia National Park is America’s Favorite Place

Acadia National Park has been named “America’s Favorite Place” by ABC’s Good Morning America (GMA) based on a nationwide poll of viewers. GMA asked viewers to nominate their favorite place in America in an online poll earlier this month, and the five finalists were Acadia National Park, Chicago’s Lakefront, Glacier National Park, Gulf Shores, and Lake Tahoe.

GMA made the announcement on July 24^th, during a live broadcast in Acadia National Park along the shore of Jordan Pond. GMA host, Robin Roberts, said, “The competition was fierce. Each of GMA’s favorite places finalists received tons and tons of votes, but, in the end, one stood out from the rest: Acadia National Park, the crown jewel of Maine.” More than 60 people were on hand to cheer on the park as their favorite place in America.

Acadia National Park Superintendent Sheridan Steele said, “We are proud and excited for Acadia National Park to have been named America’s Favorite Place. This designation recognizes the park’s extraordinary scenic beauty and opportunities for hiking, biking, and paddling. We owe a big thanks to our many partners for helping us protect the park’s resources and maintain visitor facilities.”

From its rocky coast to granite mountaintops, Acadia’s landscape offers spectacular scenery for visitors and a home for a great variety of plants and animals. The park’s 50,000 acres protect mountains, lakes, wetlands, estuaries, and dozens of islands along Maine’s central coast. At 1,530 feet, Cadillac Mountain is the centerpiece of the park and the highest point on the east coast of the United States. Visitors to Acadia have endless opportunities to enjoy historic hiking trails, carriage roads, and scenic drives.

GMA’s segment on the announcement of Acadia as “America’s Favorite Place” can be viewed on the ABC website at http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/acadia-national-park-crowned-americas-favorite-place-24692117.

For photos of Acadia National Park, please visit the park’s web page at http://www.nps.gov/acad/photosmultimedia/photogallery.htm.

For more information on Acadia National Park, please call 207-288-3338 or visit the park’s web page at http://www.nps.gov/acad.

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Seal Cove Auto Museum: Our Rusticator Picnic is LESS than TWO weeks away!

Our Rusticator Picnic is LESS than TWO weeks away!

If you haven't called the museum yet for your tickets, now is the time, space is limited and tickets are disappearing faster and faster as the event approaches.

Here's a sneak peak at the preparations: getting mannequins ready for the special exhibit of period fashion, and Eldon Hanning signing the ash baskets he crafted just for this event, which will be part of the gift baskets given to guests to take home.

Thank you to our lead sponsor:

Mr. William Ruger

And to additional donors:

Mr. & Ms. Chris & Kathleen Koch
Mr. & Ms. Tommy & Sherri Alley

And to our corporate sponsors:
     

                 


            

An Exclusive Tasting of California Wines to Benefit the Wendell Gilley Museum

Jill Freundlich named 2014 Citizen of the Year

The Southwest Harbor & Tremont Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Jill Freundlich is the 2014 recipient of our annual Citizen of the Year Award, which will be presented again this year at the Quietside Flamingo Festival's Polo and Yacht Club Cocktail Party to be held on Sunday, July 13^th from 5-7:30pm.

We usually think of year-round people when choosing our Citizen of the Year, but even as a “summer resident”, Jill goes above and beyond what many year-round residents do any given year in helping around the community. Jill volunteers for the Southwest Harbor Public Library, where she helps with the summer reading program, helps with preparations for Summer Story Camp, does seasonal decorations, helps with events and the annual Quietside Parade, and processes new books as well as re-shelving books.

For the Southwest Harbor & Tremont Chamber of Commerce, she works at the visitor information desk, assisting visitors from all over the US and the world with area lodging, dining and activity information. She also helps with special projects, and is one of our loyal cadre of Oktoberfest volunteers.

Jill has been one of the most consistent volunteers at the Transfer Station's Swap Shop donation center. Her positive energy there has made a big impression on everyone. And she volunteers many hours at the Common Good Soup Kitchen, doing whatever is needed any given day.

When you see Jill, please thank her for her years of service and join us on July 13^th at the Causeway Club for the Polo and Yacht Club Cocktail Party to help us publicly honor her contributions.

For more information on joining the party at the Causeway Club on the 13^th, contact Harbor House at: 244-3713 or Diana@harborhousemdi.org.

Join us for the pinkest Festival ever!

Polo & Yacht Club Cocktail Party &  Golf Scramble Sunday, July 13th Join the Feathered Friends Golf Scramble at 3 pm. The cost is  $50 per person which includes a ticket for  the Polo & Yacht Club Cocktail Party. After the scramble come listen to The Larks at the Annual Polo & Yacht Club Party from            5-7:30 pm  where this year's Southwest Harbor/Tremont Citizen of the Year, Jill Freundlich will be honored. Tickets are $30 per person and we strongly recommend reserving yours ahead of time. Tickets can be purchased at Harbor House on Main Street.

Quietside Flamingo Festival  July 11th-14th     Join us for the pinkest Festival ever!   If you would like be part of the parade contact Harbor House at 207-244-3713.   Parade, Craft Fair, Carnival, Fireworks in the Harbor, Golf Scramble, Cocktail Party, Steel Drum Band Concert! For a complete weekend schedule click here  Flamingo 4-Miler & Fun Run Sunday, July 14th Registration starts at 7am and the race starts at8:00am. $20.00 per person. Pre registration available by clicking the form below. Click here for a registration form for the Flamingo 4-Miler. Click here for an registration for the Fun Run.

Flamingo Festival Schedule - REVISED!!

Collaborative Diabetes Education Program Offers Cooking Classes

Collaborative Diabetes Education Program Offers Cooking Classes

DEER ISLE—Many partners have joined together to provide nutrition education to individuals with pre-diabetes and diabetes who live in the greater Blue Hill Peninsula region. The effort marks the collaboration of Healthy Acadia’s Nutrition Education Initiative, Blue Hill Memorial Hospital, MDI Hospital, The Coastal Care Team, and Healthy Peninsula. 

The diabetes education program began on May 20 with a 6-week diabetes prevention and management themed Cooking Matters for Adults series in Deer Isle. Series participants spent this time learning new skills to maintain a healthy, balanced diet. In the fall, the partners will offer similar classes in Blue Hill and Bucksport. 

“Interest in working together to deliver nutrition education, chronic disease management and prevention education arose as a result of a focus group organized by Healthy Peninsula, the Blue Hill Memorial Hospital, and MDI Hospital’s Coastal Care Team,” said Shoshona Smith of Healthy Acadia.  

One focus group participant shared, “Our providers tell us what not to eat, but not what we should be eating!” The Cooking Matters series works to address this need through hands-on education.

“We are thrilled to collectively bring together resources to support greater health and well being in our communities, expanding the community of the patient-centered medical home. Our first class of Cooking Matters participants graduated June 24th!” said Smith.

For more information, contact Shoshona at shoshona@healthyacadia.org or 667-7171.    

Quietside Flamingo Festival 2014 July 11th-14th

Polo & Yacht Club Cocktail Party &  Golf Scramble Sunday, July 13th Join the Feathered Friends Golf Scramble at 3 pm. The cost is  $50 per person which includes a ticket for  the Polo & Yacht Club Cocktail Party. After the scramble come listen to The Larks at the Annual Polo & Yacht Club Party from            5-7:30 pm  where this year's Southwest Harbor/Tremont Citizen of the Year, Jill Freundlich will be honored. Tickets are $30 per person and we strongly recommend reserving yours ahead of time. Tickets can be purchased at Harbor House on Main Street.

Quietside Flamingo Festival 2014    July 11th-14th     Join us for the pinkest Festival ever! If you would like be part of the parade contact Harbor House at 207-244-3713.   Parade, Craft Fair, Carnival, Cocktail Party, Golf Scramble, Steel Drum Band Concert! For a complete weekend schedule click here  Flamingo 4-Miler & Fun Run Sunday, July 14th Registration starts at 7am and the race starts at8:00am. $20.00 per person. Pre registration available by clicking the form below. Click here for a registration form for the Flamingo 4-Miler. Click here for an registration for the Fun Run.