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Gem Tourmaline Found in Maine It still seems unbelieveable that just a few miles north of our store come some of the most beautiful gems in the worlds: pink and green tourmaline. We have collected the best of the best, surrounded them with diamonds. We have the ring that will look awesome on her hand. Before you return home, stop in, select her new Maine tourmaline ring. Cross Jewelers 570 Congress St. Portland, ME 1-800-433-2988 www.CrossJewelers.com Open Monday-Friday 9:30am-5:00pm and now the first Saturday of each month. F7552 $8,950.00 F6133 $1,550.00 F5668 $3,100.00 F7138 $3,300.00boards from the City of Westbrook
and enjoy a beautiful stretch of the
Presumpscot River between Saccar-
appa Falls and the historic Elms on
your own or on a guided tour. Snow-
mobiling is also a popular activity,
thanks to the wooded trails and
gently rolling topography.
After all that skating and skiing, you’re
bound to work up an appetite. Despite
the old-fashioned architecture of down-
town Westbrook, the area is buzzing
with great places to eat and shop. You
can get anything from spicy Indian to
comforting Italian cuisine at the local
eateries. But if you want cold beer,
head to Gorham, where the nationally
acclaimed Sebago Brewing Company
can be found. Order a Maine-made brew
and hearty pub food before heading out
for your next adventure.
Drive along Route 1
a few minutes north from Portland and
you’ll soon find yourself in the pretty
coastal town of
F
ALMOUTH
. Just a short
jaunt north of that is
Y
ARMOUTH
, and
even farther along away up the coast
is the little slice of Maine known as
C
UMBERLAND
. With salt-water views,
acres of forest, and easy access to islands,
this region is popular among vacationers
and locals alike.
Somewhat hidden gems, these towns
offer many unique recreational
opportunities. Follow road signs for
Falmouth Foreside just north of Portland
on I295 and enjoy a walk around Mack-
worth Island just beyond the bridge.
You’ll find a surprising settlement: fairy
houses, built by children out of found
natural materials.
Continue north on Route 1 in Falmouth
and turn onto Route 88, one of the most
beautiful drives in America. Stop into
Town Landing Market in Falmouth
Foreside and walk down the hill to
Falmouth Town Landing, offering spec-
tacular views of the harbor. Continue
up Route 88 to explore Cousins Island,
easily accessible by car. From here, you
can hop a ferry to Chebeague Island, or
stay to wander around the state parks
and public beaches on the mainland.
With this much coastline, it’s only
logical to have top-notch seafood
spots, but if you really want to sample
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