Spring Returns to Old Orchard Beach at Palace Playland
The History of Palace Playland Palace Playland in Old Orchard Beach has been part of the town’s seaside tradition since 1902, making it one of Maine’s oldest amusement parks and […]
Read MoreOld Orchard Beach History: A Century of Change by the Sea
Explore Old Orchard Beach history through the 1900s—from roaring summers and evolving travel to the enduring coastal traditions that keep visitors returning. Old Orchard Beach in the Early Century Old […]
Read MoreWhy Old Orchard Beach is the Perfect Winter Escape Throughout Time
Sunrise over Old Orchard Beach
Read MoreThe Haunting Stories of Wood Island Lighthouse
There is a flashing green light across Saco Bay that has always intrigued me. I knew it had to be a lighthouse, but knew nothing about it! Well, it is […]
Read MoreDestination Maine: With a Stop in Old Orchard Beach
When I was a kid from Massachusetts we visited Maine every summer. My parents didn’t think it made much sense to sit in traffic to go to Cape Cod so […]
Read MoreSeashells of Old Orchard Beach
Gathering seashells is a pastime that people have enjoyed for years and years. There’s nothing like bringing home treasures from the sea. I have always wondered, however what are seashells […]
Read MoreThe Origins of Maple Syrup
Ever wondered when maple syrup was first discovered? How did we know there was a sweet savory syrup-producing tree in our backyard? Did the Europeans first produce it? Here we […]
Read MoreIs Alouette a Bird? And How Did OOB Get Popular?
I get asked a lot of questions from guests and I thought I would take a moment and answer a few simple ones. One question I get asked a lot, […]
Read MoreThe Origin of Lighting of the Tree
One of the most special times during the Holiday season is the lighting of the Christmas Tree. There is something just so awe-inspiring about it. One of my personal traditions […]
Read MoreVeterans Day, A Special Day
This month I thought I would write about November 11, Veterans Day, a very special day. On November 11, 1918 was the day World War I, or known at the […]
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