Lakes Region of Maine


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Must See & Do in the Lakes Region

The flavor of our area in words and images. How the people here live throughout the year with events and area features.


Raymond Founders Day '99 Improves With Age--26 June

Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center
Not to be missed! An historic landmark and enchanting destination.

Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center...Building on a New Foundation
In its heyday, the likes of Tallulah Bankhead, Ethel Barrymore, and Rudy Vallee....

Raymond's Founders Day...
Two articles concerning the day. The first touches on the 1997 event, and discusses the reasons for it's existence
The second describes a new attraction--a History Trail established by teachers and students at the
Raymond Jordan Small School--to 1998 trail

Raymond History Trail

adds Fascinating Raymond Cape--1998

Raymond is rich in history, history of which even longtime Raymond residents are not fully aware.

Raymond Cemetery Restoration
If it involves ancestry or family history, the Gowers enjoy being involved. That's why genealogy has been their hobby for over 15 years.. . .
For three weeks Jerry and Janice Gower concentrated their efforts on Raymond Hill Cemetery, adjacent to the Baptist Church . . .
In three weeks they cleaned 306 headstones. . .

The Jones Museum of Glass & Ceramics...
...is interesting, educational, in a gorgeous setting, and well worth a visit--even by people (like the writer) who don't know ceramics from returnable bottles.

Tassel Top Park & Beach
A look at a state owned, municipally (Raymond) operated park with a great beach and cabin rentals.

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