We are so fortunate to have Avery here in Bridgton! Her studio is fantastic, meticulously and…read moreprofessionally equipped, great energy and all new wheels, furniture,, tools, etc...everything is immaculate. She has an amazing schedule of classes, workshops and open studio times custom tailored to each individual's schedule and preference. I have personally studied with her and have watched her teach both in her studio and at Fryeburg Academy and she is an incredible instructor, patient, thorough and incredibly knowledgeable. Definitely get in touch with her, check out her studio, purchase some of her beautiful ceramics and sign up for some classes!

We love LLCMS. Ms Rosemary & staff provide a loving, safe, child led environment. Our twins are…read morethriving in their care.

Completed a WFR Course with SOLO recently: very well-structured classes, thorough and patient…read moreinstructors with plenty of hands-on training and subsequent feedback. Would reccomend.

The world leader in wilderness medicine education since 1976. Their website states "SOLO is the…read moreoldest, most innovative, and one of the most respected wilderness medical schools in the United States." Taking classes at SOLO is a fully-immersive, super-intensive experience. Students can stay at their dorm and are provided 3 meals a day while earning the various certifications that are offered. The environment is a nice rural place to learn these skills. Their instructors are deeply knowledgeable in the subjects of wilderness and urban medical care procedures and either work or have worked in these fields. Frank Hubbell, M.D. is the Medical Director for the school. SOLO offers Wilderness First Aid, Wilderness First Responder, Wilderness EMT, Wilderness First Aid instructor training, Advanced Wilderness First Aid, Urban First Aid, and other wilderness medicine certification courses year round.

My daughter absolutely loves St. Joe's. It's a very small College on a gorgeous campus on the…read moreshores of Lake Sebago. They have a wonderful Nursing program and, seemingly, a staff that really, truly cares about their students.

I'm currently going here for my marine bio degree and it's great! Classes are interesting and most…read moreare interactive and hands on. There's no public transport on and off campus so that's tricky, parking is very limited, and the food has it's good days but overall 4/5 :)

Love ArtWorks! What a wonderful gallery and group of local artists! Great selection of items,…read morereasonable prices, and great service.

Norway is the cutest town, and I am happy to have had ties to it for many years. My grandparents…read morehave lived in Norway for most of my life, and for the past six years, my mom has too. This shop is the perfect addition to Main St., selling both wine and knitting/sewing materials. Owner, Kim, is very sweet and creative. Main St. has beautiful knit pieces placed all around, adding a sweet feel to a historical little town. Cafe Nomad just down the street serves Fiber & Vine wines too. The store itself has a large, diverse selection of delicious wines and colorful yarns. There is also a large selection of buttons, and I find very unique ones that I use for my jewelry-making endeavors. During Norway's First Friday events, the shop often offers wine tastings, and they have a schedule of other events as well--such as "knit and sip" type stuff. Be sure to check their schedule or follow their social media for the most up-to-date info!

This is the most adorable little store in historic downtown Norway. Beautiful yarns line the walls…read morefor your next craft project along with a variety of wines for your sipping pleasure. Kim has been a staple of downtown Norway for years now and once you step foot in Fiber & Vine, there is no way you won't fall in love. One of my favorite offerings of the store are the adorable felt kits. There are so many options for adorable little crafts-- my most recent purchase is a little felted fox (he will look adorable next to the giraffe in my daughters room.) Kim is so helpful too; if you ever have any questions or are looking for a recommendation (on crafts or wine ), she has got you covered. I've yet to visit on a first Friday for a wine tasting but that will be next on my list! Whether you have something specific in mind or are just looking for a reason to head downtown, Fiber & Vine has got you covered!

Camp sunshine is an amazing camp for kids with life threatening illnesses and their familes. I have…read morenever gone as a family but have been many times as a volunteer. I love volunteering at camp. I have been doing it for 5 years now. Accommodations are nothing like you would expect from a "camp". You and the families are housed in motel style apartments and they are beautiful. Camp is my home away from home and I would recommend anyone who love people and children should go at least once.

the other awesome thing worth mentioning about camp sunshine is that this is a camp for kids with…read morelife-threatening illnesses AND their families. so it's a chance for the entire family to just be a family, for the parents to spend some time reconnecting with each other (and other parents in similar situations) and for the siblings to also shine during a time when they may be feeling left in the background. as a volunteer, being at camp sunshine is a wonderfully exhausting and liberating time. it's amazing how tiring, though stress-relieving it can be to spend such full days with one focused goal: it's about the kids having fun. the sessions here range from week-long to long-weekends (if you go on a holiday weekend you can get away with only having to take one day off work), so check the schedule. i've been twice with a few friends, which is fun because you stay in cabins of five beds and can cozy up at night with some knitting (both times i went were in the winter, when knitting is big amongst the campers). it's also therapeutic being away from the city. there's not much else in the area, but for free time entertainment, we hit friendly's and this cute winery, blacksmiths. portland is sort of close by if you have the energy, but after playing with those kids all day, i never did.