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      <title>Seaglass Village: Play Easy</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Vacation means getting away for some relaxation and fun, but packing up the car can be such a drag.&nbsp; But as an owner at Seaglass Village, you won't have to pack a thing!&nbsp; Playing at Seaglass&nbsp;Village&nbsp;is easy when you can arrive to four community pools cleaned and ready for a swim, a spa treatment at the Clubhouse with your name on it, events and activities already scheduled, and pocket parks designed for gathering with neighbors and friends. With less time to pack and get your vacation home ready, you’ll have more time to play and make the most of your vacation!</p>]]></description>
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      <title>Seaglass Village: Finance Easy</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p class="Standard">As exciting as it is to buy a vacation cottage, we recognize that it is also an important investment. We want to make sure purchasing in our resort community is as easy as living in it.&nbsp; With cottages starting as low as $180,000 and with bank financing options available, you can afford a bit of magic without a bit of hassle. And, if you want to rent your cottage for the weeks you aren’t able to enjoy it, simply inform our onsite rental management team and they’ll find a suitable renter. </p> <p class="Standard"><a href="http://www.seaglassvillage.com/speak-to-a-cottage-advisor.html">Contact </a>a Cottage Advisor to learn more about our Finance Easy or Rent Easy processes and take one step closer to owning your dream cottage today!</p>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:33:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Seaglass Village: Own Easy™ lifestyle</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p class="Standard">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Seaglass Village's Own Easy™ lifestyle will have you owning your dream vacation cottage in just 4 simple steps:&nbsp;</p> <ol> <li>Visit our cottage community for a tour of our <a href="http://www.seaglassvillage.com/floorplans.html">seven furnished cottages </a>(including our two new four-season model cottages) and our amenity-filled community.<strong></strong></li> <li>Select your cottage lot and cottage design.</li> <li>Choose from a variety of finish selections and upgrade options to personalize your vacation cottage.</li> <li>Sit back as we bring your dream vacation cottage to life! Our state-of-the-art, multi-million dollar Clubhouse with fitness center, spa treatment room, library lounge, 3 pools and Jacuzzi will be ready for you to enjoy, the activities and events will already be coordinated for you, the putting green, tennis courts and shuffle board courts will be awaiting friendly competitions, and the resort landscaping and maintenance will be taken care of for you.</li> </ol> <p><a href="http://www.seaglassvillage.com/speak-to-a-cottage-advisor.html">Contact </a>a Cottage Advisor at 866-786-8554 to see how easy it is for you to own at Maine’s finest cottage vacation resort.</p>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:26:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Longing for that summer feeling? Sip a bit of summer!</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Already have the wintertime blues?&nbsp; Longing to be back enjoying the lazy  days of summer sipping an iced cold drink by Ogunquit Beach or Wells Beach?  Wishing you were back at one of the <a href="http://www.seaglassvillage.com/index.html">Seaglass Village</a> pools  laughing in the sunshine with family and friends?&nbsp; We can’t bring the  sunshine back, but kick up your feet and try this summer-inspired&nbsp;<a href="http://www.malibu-rum.com/en/Drinks/Lick-of-Sunshine/">cocktail</a>&nbsp;to  give yourself an infusion of summer spirit. You’ll be imagining  sunglasses, suntan lotion, and the sound of splashing water in no time!&nbsp; </p>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:12:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Personalize your cottage</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #000000;">Once you decide on a cottage design, our Cottage Advisors will help you dream up and create your perfect summer haven.&nbsp; Our customization process allows you to choose architectural enhancements and upgrades to flooring, cabinetry and countertops, appliances, and more. Contact a Cottage Advisor for more info. on how you can create the cottage of your dreams 866-786-8554.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:19:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Timing is everything, and NOW is the time to buy</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p class="TableContents"><em>"</em>I learned that we can do anything, but we can't do everything... at least not at the same time. So think of your priorities not in terms of what activities you do, but when you do them. Timing is everything.<em>” - Dan Millman</em></p> <p> Although summer might seem like a time in the distant future, it’s now time to start thinking summer. Now is the time to choose your cottage lot location, select your preferred floorplan design, and choose your finishes and upgrades. When you make your vacation cottage a priority right now, you will benefit by having your dream cottage completed by the season opening and you’ll be spending the entire 2012 season floating in your pool, exploring the beaches, shopping, and dining in Ogunquit and Kennebunkport, and enjoying an array of games and activities throughout your amenity-filled community.&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:19:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Take time to enjoy your life</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>“<em>For fast-acting relief, try slowing down”&nbsp; </em>~Lily Tomlin.&nbsp; </p> <p>In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to be consumed by deadlines and forget to take time out for ourselves. Relaxation and reenergizing is important for the mind, body, and soul.&nbsp; Several ways to relax include exercising, meditation or prayer, reading/writing, and laughing with family and friends. At Seaglass Village you can do all of these.&nbsp; In fact, it’s hard NOT to do these things here. </p> <p>For exercise, head down to our gym, make strides in our walking resistance pool,&nbsp; or partake in a game of tennis.&nbsp; For meditation or prayer, relax and enjoy the fireplace on our outdoor patio for some tranquility and reflection. For a place to escape and read/write, wander off to read a book,&nbsp; or sketch in a notebook at our luxurious library 's lounge area.&nbsp; Lastly, for laughter, join in on one of the live music, entertainment, dances, or movie nights with other <a href="http://www.seaglassvillage.com/index.html">Seaglass&nbsp;Village</a><span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.seaglassvillage.com/index.html">&nbsp;</a>r</span>esidents.&nbsp; Regardless of your preferred route to relaxation, <span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.seaglassvillage.com/index.html">Seaglass Village </a></span>offers them all. It’s up to you to choose your own perfect adventure. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Have you made your New Year’s Resolutions yet?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>The celebration of the new year, the oldest of all holidays, was first observed in ancient Babylon about 4000 years ago.&nbsp; In the years around 2000 BC, the Babylonian New Year began with the first New Moon, and the tradition of a new year’s resolution began.&nbsp; The early Babylonian's most popular resolution was to return borrowed farm equipment.&nbsp; Today, some resolutions include eating healthier, losing weight, managing debt or stress, quitting smoking, and volunteering/giving back. </p> <p>This year why not resolve to make this upcoming summer your best one yet?&nbsp; Resolve to spend your weekends and vacation time lounging by the pool with friends, joining fitness classes or walking laps in the resistance pool at the Clubhouse, challenging friends to a tennis match, enjoying quiet reading in a pocket park, or learning to body surf at Ogunquit Beach.&nbsp; What better place to enjoy an endless summer than at <a href="http://www.seaglassvillage.com/index.html">Seaglass Village</a>?</p>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:41:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Auld Lang Syne, a New Year’s tradition</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #000000;">Auld Lang Syne, often played as the ball drops on New Year’s Eve, is a long-standing New Year’s tradition. The poem was written by Robert Burns in 1788 and set to the tune of the traditional folk song “Round 6294.”&nbsp; Canadian band leader Guy Lombardo is often credited for popularizing the use of the song at New Year’s celebrations in the United States.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">Auld Lang Syne literally translates to “Old Long Since” or, more simply,&nbsp; “long, long ago.” The song begins with a rhetorical question as to whether it is right those old times are forgotten, and it is generally interpreted as a call to remember long-standing friendships.&nbsp; Here’s a toast to new beginnings and lasting friendships!</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2012 22:52:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>L.L. Bean</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">Today, L.L.Bean is a global organization with annual sales of $1.5 billion and store locations all over the United States and Japan, but this retail giant started out as a one-man operation by Maine native Leon Leonwood Bean.&nbsp; Bean, an avid hunter and fisherman, founded L.L. Bean in 1912 in Greenwood, Maine, and developed a waterproof boot (the“Bean Boot”) to sell to hunters.&nbsp; The boot was a combination of a lightweight leather top and a rubber bottom, and it continues to be the staple of the company's outdoor image today.&nbsp; In 2012, L.L. Bean will be celebrating its 100</span><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">th </span></sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">anniversary.&nbsp; Visit an L.L. Bean store or shop <a href="http://llbean.com/">online</a> </span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">for some last minute Christmas gifts this year.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
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      <title>Maine Maple Syrup</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">The art of making sugar and syrup from the sap of the maple tree (Acer saccharum) was first developed by the Native Americans of the northeast who used this concoction as an all-purpose seasoning (similar to the way we use salt today) and as a primary source of nourishment. Today, much of the sap is still gathered the old-fashioned way - in buckets hung from trees and boiled down to syrup over wood fires. Winter is the perfect time to enjoy Maine’s maple syrup - try warming some syrup and drizzling over your morning pancakes or waffles. Or, try this delicious <a href="http://mainemapleproducers.com/pioneer_recipes.html">recipe for Maple Gingerbread </a>to enjoy durng yor next afternoon coffee break.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 02:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Christmas Prelude</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">Kennebunkport's Christmas Prelude has been a town tradition since 1982 when Henry Pasco called a meeting of all the town business people. At his meeting, he suggested a unique Christmas festival unlike any of the the festivals in the surrounding towns as a way to give thanks to the residents of Kennbunk. A committee was quickly formed, the name Prelude was suggested, and the planning ensued.&nbsp; The first Prelude, including a tree lighting ceremony, chowder luncheon, River Tree Arts concert, candlelight caroling, and Santa's arrival by lobster boat (still a tradition today) was a huge success.&nbsp; Year after year, more and more business owners, local churches, schools, firefighters, and volunteers began to participate, and now, as Christmas Prelude enters its 30</span><sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">th </span></sup><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">year, virtually all of the community is involved. </span></span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: 12px;">Christmas Prelude helped Kennebunkport earn the distinction of America's #2 Christmas town by <a href="http://hgtv.com/video/kennebunkport-maine-video/index.html">Home and Garden Television (HGTV)</a>!</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">Come celebrate and get in the Christmas spirit with this year's Christmas Prelude, its last weekend is December 9th - 11th.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">For a list of all the activities visit: <a href="http://www.christmasprelude.com/schedule_of_events.htm">http://www.christmasprelude.com/schedule_of_events.htm</a></span></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
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      <title>Cottage Wish List</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #000000;">With Christmas around the corner, why not ask Santa for some gifts for your summer cottage at <a href="http://www.seaglassvillage.com/index.html">Seaglass Summer Village</a>?&nbsp; What is on your cottage wish list? Here are some <a href="http://homedesign.marthastewart.com/tag/summer-host-gift-ideas">ideas</a> from Martha Stewart’s Executive Creative Director, Kevin Sharkey, </span><span style="color: #000000;">which include items such as a twig marshmallow roaster, an oblong stoneware dish, and a wooden flashlight to get you started.</span></p>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:34:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Football and Thanksgiving</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #000000;" lang="en">Football on Thanksgiving has become as much a tradition as the turkey and stuffing!&nbsp; Actually, records of pro football being played on Thanksgiving date back to as early as the 1890’s with the Allegheny Athletic Association of Pittsburgh.&nbsp; Later, in 1902, a Football League based entirely in Pennsylvania attempted to settle a championship over Thanksgiving weekend, and in the following years members of the Ohio League would place their top competitive teams against each other on Thanksgiving day. </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;" lang="en">Although several other NFL teams followed suit and played games on Thanksgiving, the first owner of the Lions, G.A. Richards, started the tradition of the Thanksgiving day game as a gimmick to get people to go to Lions football games and to continue a tradition begun by the city's previous NFL teams.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> Today, essentially every level of football from high school to college to NFL plays football on Thanksgiving Day.&nbsp; Many enjoy attending their alma mater football game, cheering on their high school team when they return home for Thanksgiving, while others verbally participate in the action as they watch their favorite college or pro team take on rival teams on TV.&nbsp; Others simply enjoy partaking in a pickup game of their own with their friends and family. However you incoporate football this Thanksgiving, enjoy the game! </span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><span lang="en"><strong>(</strong></span><span lang="en">Photo: Thanksgiving – J.C. Leyendecker)</span></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Thanksgiving Traditions</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-top: 0.03in; margin-bottom: 0.03in;"><span style="color: #000000;">President Abraham Lincoln declared a national day of Thanksgiving in 1863 and since then Americans have continued the same basic traditions originating from the First Thanksgiving, which include giving thanks for the food or harvest, spending time with family and friends, and enjoying an overall day of gratitude and celebration.&nbsp; </span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0.03in; margin-bottom: 0.03in;"><span style="color: #000000;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0.03in; margin-bottom: 0.03in;"><span style="color: #000000;">In addition to the basic traditions, families have their own traditions they look forward to every year such as a family game of football right before the meal, a special dish, volunteering at a local shelter, the breaking of the wishbone, watching their favorite high school football rivalry game from the stands or watching the professional teams on TV from the comfort, attending Thanksgiving Day Parade, or watching the same movie after the meal every year.&nbsp; What is your </span><span style="color: #000000;">favorite or unique Thanksgiving tradition?</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0.03in; margin-bottom: 0.03in;"><span style="color: #000000;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0.03in; margin-bottom: 0.03in;"><span style="color: #000000;">(Photo: Freedom From Want - Norman Rockwell)</span></p>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #000000;">Don’t miss out on the annual <a href="http://lighthouse.cc/capeneddick/history.html">lighting of the Nubble Light </a>at Cape Neddick Light Station on York Beach Saturday, November 26<sup>th</sup>. Festivities start at 3:30 PM and run up until the lighting at 7:00 PM.&nbsp; It will be hard not to spread Christmas cheer at this event – in fact, even Santa himself will be there!&nbsp; Festivities include cookies, hot chocolate, music, and a countdown to the lighting in which the lighthouse is magically illuminated by white lights outlining the houses and tower.&nbsp;&nbsp;It may not be summer, but there’s still plenty to be jolly about in the local area near <a href="http://www.seaglassvillage.com/index.html">Seaglass Village</a>!</span></p>]]></description>
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      <title>Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span lang="en">Missing the salty summer air of the beaches?&nbsp; We are, too.&nbsp; Summer is still several months away, but in the meantime you can still enjoy the fresh Maine air.&nbsp; Located at 342 Laudholm Farm Road off Routes 1 and 9 near the Wells-Kennebunk line, is the </span><span lang="en"><a href="http://wellsreserve.org/">Wells Reserve</a></span><span lang="en"><a href="http://wellsreserve.org/"> </a>where you can enjoy seven miles of trails along southern Maine’s coast. Enjoy a day traipsing through the trails by foot, snowshoe, or even cross-country skis.</span></span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> <span lang="en">The reserve offers great off-season activities for residents of the new four-season cottages here at </span><span lang="en"><a href="http://www.seaglassvillage.com/index.html">Seaglass Village</a></span><span lang="en">. For example, if the cold weather has you down, energize with a morning </span><span lang="en"><a href="http://wellsreserve.org/visit/calendar/346-morning_yoga">Yoga Class</a></span><span lang="en"><a href="http://wellsreserve.org/visit/calendar/346-morning_yoga"> </a>Tuesdays November 8</span><sup><span lang="en">th</span></sup><span lang="en">-December 27</span><sup><span lang="en">th</span></sup></span><span lang="en"><span style="color: #000000;"> at the Wells Reserve.</span></span></p>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Did you know that Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was born in Portland, Maine?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span lang="en">Longfellow</span><span lang="en">, one of the beloved American poets of the 19</span><sup><span lang="en">th </span></sup><span lang="en">century and author of the famous “Paul Revere’s Ride” poem, was born in 1807 in Portland, Maine. His visit to the Old North Church in Boston, MA on April 5, 1860 inspired him to write his famous poem the very next day.&nbsp; First published in the January 1861 issue of </span><span lang="en"><em>The Atlantic Monthly</em></span><span lang="en">, the poem was later published in </span><span lang="en"><em>Tales of a Wayside Inn.&nbsp; </em></span><span lang="en">Some of Longfellow’s other notable works include: “The Village Blacksmith,” “Evangeline," and “Hiawatha."</span></span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> <span lang="en">The historic childhood home of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, built in 1785 and located on 489 Congress Street in Portland, is Maine’s first house museum and is open to the public for tours. </span><span lang="en">Visit the <a href="http://mainehistory.org/house_overview.shtml">museum</a> </span><span lang="en">and experience a piece of history right here in Maine.</span></span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"> <span lang="en">If thinking about Longfellow makes you want to write a poem, visit </span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span lang="en"><a href="http://www.seaglassvillage.com/index.html">Seaglass Village</a></span></span><span lang="en"><a href="http://www.seaglassvillage.com/index.html"> </a>for some poetry-inspiring inspiration—the award-winning Clubhouse might prompt you to grab a pen and pad to compose your ode to this vacation<br />paradise!</span></span></p>]]></description>
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      <title>Seaglass Village Clubhouse Wins 2011 PRISM Award</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: medium;">The Seaglass Village Clubhouse has been awarded the 2011 PRISM Award for Best Clubhouse Community!<br /></span><br />We'd like to congratulate our collaborative design team, Morr Interiors - Mandeville Canyon Designs, on this wonderful honor. The Seaglass Village Clubhouse truly is a special place. From the light and airy great room and the cozy library lounge to the fitness center and indoor resistance pool, this community gathering space is the heart of the Seaglass Village lifestyle.&nbsp;<br /><br />If you haven't yet seen our Clubhouse, join us this weekend for a tour of&nbsp;<a onclick="window.open(this.href); return false;" href="http://www.seaglassvillage.com/">Seaglass Village</a>&nbsp;and see our award-winning Clubhouse for yourself!&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
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      <title>The 8th Annual Ogunquit Fest is this weekend!</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Less than 10 minutes down the road from <a href="http://www.seaglassvillage.com/index.html">Seaglass Village</a> is the 8th annual Ogunquit Fest. Join in on a fun-filled weekend of fall-themed activities such as a classic car show, a haunted house, ghost tours, wagon rides, and cookie decorating. The 8<sup>th</sup> Annual Ogunquit Fest takes place October 21<sup>st</sup>-23<sup>rd</sup>!&nbsp; For more information and for a full schedule of events <a href="http://www.visitogunquit.org/event.php?id=6">click here.</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;Stop by our sales office if you're in town for Ogunquit Fest. Our models will be open!</p>]]></description>
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      <title>What would you name your cottage?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Giving a home a name dates back to the old British custom of naming manors, halls, and castles.&nbsp; Nowadays, many enjoy naming their favorite getaways, escapes, and sanctuaries – their cottages, of course! The range of names is endless, but sometimes it’s tough to get started.&nbsp; Some cottages are simply named after the residents, such as Cuttinghams Cottage, while others are a play on words, such as The Angler Management Retreat.</p> <p>For some ideas on devising the perfect name for your <a href="http://www.seaglassvillage.com/index.html">Seaglass Village</a>&nbsp;cottage, see the list below of some categories and samples to get you started:</p> <div><strong>Unique landmarks or features:</strong></div> <div>•Ocean Breeze</div> <div>•Seaside Sanctuary</div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div><strong>The Wildlife:</strong></div> <div>•Deer Ridge</div> <div>•Seagull's Nest</div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div><strong>Retirees:</strong></div> <div>•Golden Dreams</div> <div>•The Playhouse</div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div><strong>Just For Fun:</strong></div> <div>•Procrastination Place</div> <div>•Dew Drop Inn</div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div><strong>Vegetation:</strong></div> <div>•Fern Cottage</div> <div>•Dune Grass Getaway</div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div><strong>Alliteration:</strong></div> <div>•Coastal Cabin&nbsp;</div> <div>•Campbell’s Cottage</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Already have an interesting cottage name? Let us know what it is and how or why you chose your name!</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 13:22:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Time to Carve the Pumpkins!</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>It's just about time to spread out the old newspapers, sharpen the carving knives, roll up your sleeves, and start carving your pumpkin into a masterful work of art.&nbsp;Love the way those jack-o’-lanterns glow but can never seem to get the ghoulish design you hoped for?&nbsp; <a href="http://homecooking.about.com/od/howtocookvegetables/a/pumpkincarving.htm">Click here</a> for some successful pumpkin carving tips. Then, light your masterpiece and set it on your front steps for your neighbors to admire. And don't forget to save the pumpkin seeds for toasting!&nbsp;</p> <p>Let us know how yours turned out – send us a photo of your work of art or of your favorite pumpkin carving you see around <a href="http://www.seaglassvillage.com/index.html">Seaglass Vilage</a>&nbsp;or the Wells/Ogunquit area!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 21:38:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Pumpkin Beer from Maine Breweries</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p> <p>October brings many treats for young trick-or-treaters, as well as some treats for adults. One of our favorite adult&nbsp;<span>treats this time of year&nbsp;</span>is pumpkin beer. One of New England's most popular pumpkin beers, Pumpkinhead Ale, is brewed right here in Maine.&nbsp;<strong><a href="http://www.shipyard.com">The Shipyard Brewing Company</a></strong>&nbsp;located in Portland brews this "crisp refreshing wheat ale with delightful aromatics and subtle spiced flavor." Shipyard Brewing Company, just a 40-minute drive from <a href="http://www.seaglassvillage.com/index.html">Seaglass Village</a>, is the 19th largest craft brewery in the country and has been brewing hand-crafted beer using top quality ingredients since 1994.</p> <p>All of their beer is crafted from recipes developed by master brewer Alan Pugsley. Pugsley's own Signature series, also served at Shipyard Brewing Co., includes Smashed Pumpkin, described as "a big-bodied beer with a light coppery orange and pleasing aromas of pumpkin and nutmeg." Some other flavors include: Old Thumper, a non-traditional English bitter ale, and Brewer's Brown Ale, a full-bodied, dark brown, tasty ale. Reserve a spot for a Full Brewery Tour on Tuesday nights from 5:30 to 7:00 pm, or stop by daily between 11:100am and 4:00pm for a virtual video tour and tasting offered every hour on the hour. Stop in the brewery's shop on the way home to pick up some pumpkin beer to enjoy back at the <a href="http://www.seaglassvillage.com/index.html">Seaglass Village</a> Clubhouse, outdoor fieplace patio, or at your favorite pocket park!</p> <p>If you're not in the mood for a drive to Portland, you can enjoy some of the Shipyard Brewing Co.'s beloved pumpkin beer just up the road at&nbsp;<strong><a href="http://www.federaljacks.com">Federal Jack's Restaurant and Brew&nbsp;Pub</a></strong> in Kennebunkport (or "Jack's" as the locals call it). Founded in 1992 by Fred Forsley and Alan Pugsley, Jack's is the birthplace of Shipyard Brewing Company's award winning ales (because of increased demand, the Shipyard Brewing Company was later built in Portland). Overlooking the Kennebunk River, Jack's is known for its spectacular view, creative pub fare, and award-winninng hand-crafted ales. Jack's is open year-round 7 days a week from<strong>&nbsp;</strong>11:30am - 1:00am, serving brunch on Sundays from 11:00am-2:00pm, also offering free brewery tours.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></p>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>What is a &quot;pocket park&quot;?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Our vacation resort is carefully and intentionally-designed to foster a sense of community and neighborly camaraderie and “pocket parks” are a key component to achieving our unique sense of community. Our cottages are clustered into micro-neighborhoods encircling fields and wooded lots, fire pits, and shared open spaces, known as pocket parks.&nbsp; They are community places where people can sit by a fire pit to toast marshmallows for s’mores, enjoy a sing-a-long, have a picnic, or engage in social gatherings with family and friends. They are large enough to play a casual sports game but small enough to build a sense of community with other neighborhood cottages. &nbsp;Pocket parks are a great place to enjoy your morning coffee or an evening cocktail or for small children to play while adults can easily supervise from the cottage porch. They provide a more casual, intimate space for neighbors to get to know one another and offer residents the feeling of having their own backyard without having to worry about any of the maintenance. Pocket parks are just another way to enjoy the Own Easy™ lifestyle at <a href="http://www.seaglassvillage.com/index.html">Seaglass Village</a>.</p>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>5 Reasons to Be Glad It's Fall!</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>This week might bring the last official day of summer, but there's no reason to be gloomy just because the warm days of summer are behind us. Here are some of our favorite reasons to look forward to fall:</p> <p>1. Apples - From the enticing aroma of an apple pie baking in the oven, to soul-warming sips of apple cider.</p> <p>2. Wool - From the cozy wool sweater you slip on to fight off the crisp Fall air, to the the fuzzy wool blanket you curl up in with a good book.</p> <p>3. Hiking - From a brisk walking trail to a leisurely stroll through meadows of autumn wild flowers.</p> <p>4. Football - From cheering on our New England Patriots with friends, to attending your alma mater or local high school homecoming.</p> <p>5. Fireplaces - From warming up those rosey red cheeks in front of a woodstove, to cozying up in front of a blazing fireplace (like the <a href="http://www.seaglassvillage.com/the-resort.html">Seaglass Village outdoor fireplace</a> at the Clubhouse patio).</p> <p>Whether you own a three-season or a four-season cottage here at <a href="http://www.seaglassvillage.com/index.html">Seaglass Village</a>, there's plenty to love about fall, especially fall in New England!</p>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
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