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Gilfeather Says: Newly donated residence houses artifacts of Pattens' history. Worth a look. Opportunity to pick up brochures on local places of interest as well as a chance to yak with some of the nice folks of P-Town.
Gilfeather Says: Patten is home to this wonderful collection of over 4000 historical lumbering artifacts, objects, and documents. The museum is open seasonally and has many fine examples of the areas proud heritage housed in nine buildings, including an authentic logging camp on site....
The Downtown Deli: Tasty Daily Specials
Gilfeather Says: Family restaurant with home-style cooking. Prices are reasonable...Desserts are worth saving room for.... They offer Daily Specials and many local folkfrequent this popular eatery, taking in and sharing the latest bit of local news, while enjoying a bite or two as well. If...
Raymonds Clam Shop: "Pint of Clam Patties Please."
Gilfeather Says: A local seasonal staple since the days when it was "Ava Deans". Here is where you will find the locals taking in their favorite meals.Its a Drive-up type setting where you get a number after placing your food order and then wait until they call it over the loudspeaker before...
Sisters' Kitchen: Recently Opened
Gilfeather Says: ~Under Construction~
Pa's Pizza-n-Subs: Rent a Video and Buy a Pizza Too!
Gilfeather Says: Good Pizza and Subs here and Liars Club International Headquarters. What more could you possibly want out of life? A tasty slice of pie, a sub and a chance to rub elbows with local celebs. Best of all worlds.Good folks here. Honest. hehe. Really. No, really. "Fresh" Onion...
Ellis' Family Market: Best bet for your grocery needs
Gilfeather Says: Friendly family grocery store with a small town appeal. All the items you would expect to find, and then some...They stock kindling wood during the camping season, sell propane, block and cube ice, beer, and are an agency liqueur store to boot. Pick up a lottery ticket here...
Gallaghers's Auto & Truck Parts: Fixing your Transport...
Gilfeather Says: Service garage... Reasonable.
Patten General Store: Fishing supplies here...
Gilfeather Says: This place used to be called "Guiggeys" and before that "Myricks". It was the social hub for many a kid way back when. I recall it all with fondness.The stories I could tell...Pick up your gasoline here, then go inside and check it out.Random Phantoms:Myricks dog coming in...
Red Moose Trading Post: Shopping with a local feel...
Gilfeather Says: ~I haven't been in yet but I'll let you know soon.~
Richardsons' Hardware: All your hardware needs...
Gilfeather Says: Full service hardware store with personable and helpful staff. Family-run business with many years of experience. Many useful and practical items are kept in stock. Ask them if they still have pretzel seeds. Some items are a bit marked up but if you spend some time and...
Gilfeather Says: If you overhear a local say that ," he'd pay someone good money to have them grind his stump." It's not as bad as it sounds. Anyway, I think you have to call someone named Darren in Presque-Isle for that particular service.
Arriving at the municipality epicenter...
Gilfeather Says: When one wishes to travel to the Main street of "P-Town"...One does not say: "I am going to Town."Rather, the correct form:"I am going over town."or"I am going up town."Either is correct , neither is the derivative form.Congratulations,You are now almost a resident."O.K. Now...
Gilfeather Says: 1. Moose are not an ideal as hood ornaments.2. Deer come out to lick the salt on the side of the road and are a driving hazard as well...3. Mosquitos4. Black Flies5. Tree Sqweaks6. Snipes7. Black Bears8. Side Hill Gougers9. Sascrotch10. Creature(s?) from movie: "The...
Black Bears...Ursus Americanus
Gilfeather Says: Bears are common in Maine. -I believe there are around 23,000 or so.-They weigh between 250-600 lbs. and are generally deep brown or black with a tan muzzle.-They are about 5-6 feet long and are most active just before and just after dawn and dusk. -They can run up to 35...
1947 Patten Academy Eagles Basketball Team
Gilfeather Says: Coach and Principal Willis Phair picked 9 for his team from an enrollment of 28 boys. Before the Heal Point System, there were the usual Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D classifications , but small schools had the ability to play the larger schools. -This team won every...
Gilfeather Says: The hours spent here as a child and young adult discovering the wonder and magic of books.Insider Tip: Stop by... relax, and spend some time with a good book. (They have an internet connect as well. ;-)Congrats to Mrs. D....The latest in a tradition of helpful, thoughtful,...
Gilfeather Says: Take a right off I-95 at the scenic turnout ...mile marker 252. It's a rather nice view of Mt. Katahdin; a pleasant stop-over, and a good chance to stretch your legs before traveling on to Patten.
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