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to Maine's Southern Coast Region. Watch the slide show above to
see a selection of photos from this region. We are now accepting
professional quality photos of this region for use on our web site.
Photographers will be given a credit on the photo and link where
applicable. Please send photos to: photos@etravelmaine.com |
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Regional Information4 |
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| Counties
in the Region |
York.
To see a map of York
County and all towns in the county, click here.
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| Largest
Cities & Towns* |
Sanford
(20,801), Biddeford (20,788), Saco (15,681), York (10,162),
Kittery (9,156), Kennebunk (8,787). Other towns of interest
include: Acton, Buxton, Cornish, Dayton, Hollis, Kennebunkport
, Lyman, Ogunquit, Old Orchard Beach, Shapleigh, Waterboro,
and Wells. *Population figures
are based on Maine census estimates from 1996.
For a map of Maine (PDF file) click
here.
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| Climate
- Average High/Low Temperatures (F) |
Sanford,
Maine : January: 32.5 to 10.4, April: 57.3 to
32, July: 83.2 to 57.1, October: 62.5 to 37.1.
Click
here for detailed weather forcasts.
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| Geography
& Natural Attractions |
Numerous
white, sandy beaches from Kittery to Old Orchard Beach. Ogunquit
has one of the country's top rated beaches.
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| Major
Events |
February:
Winter Carnival (Kennebunk); April: Patriot's Day
Celebration (Ogunquit); June: Chamber Music Festival
(Ogunquit); July: Beachfest (Old Orchard Beach), Harbor
Fest, Summer Solstice Craft Show (Wells), York Days (York),
Greek Festival (Saco); August: Kennebearport Teddy Bear
Show, Riverfest (Kennebunk), Yankee Village Festival (South
Berwick), Beach Olympics (Old Orchard Beach), Sidewalk Art Show
(Ogunquit), Acton Fair (Acton); September: Tri-State
Fishing Tournament (Old Orchard Beach), Autumn Fest (Wells),
Antique Show & Sale (Ogunquit); October: Octoberfest
(Kittery), Harvestfest (York); November: Lighting of
the Nubble (York)...*The above list is just a small sampling
of events in the Southern Coast Region...there are many other
events held throughout the year. Please
see Events
for more listings and detailed information.
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| Major
Historic and Cultural Attractions & Sites |
Kennebunkport:
Brick Store Museum, Kennebunkport Maritime Museum; Kittery:
Fort McClary, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard; Newfield: Willowbrook
- 19th Century Village; South Berwick: Sarah Orne Jewett
Home; York: Nubble Lighthouse, Old Gaol Museum.
See Museums
& Historic Sites for detailed information and more listings
in this region.
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| State
Parks |
See
National
& State Parks for more information.
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| Recreational
Activities |
Biking,
Hiking, Golf, Swimming, Boating & Sailing, Canoeing &
Kayaking, Freshwater and Saltwater Fishing.
See
Sports
& Recreation for related listings and detailed information.
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| Related
Links |
Cape
Porpoise Tide Cam (North of Kennebunkport)
Cape
Porpoise Harbor Cam (North of Kennebunkport)
Nubble
Lighthouse Web Cam (York)
Kennebunk
Web Cam
Area Chambers of Commerce
& Tourism Associations
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