For those heading south on I-295 toward Freeport between June 16 and August 31, you will encounter the complete closure of the southbound lanes of I-295.

According to the Maine Department of Transportation, the southbound lanes of I-295 will be completely closed from Gardiner Exit 49 to Topsham (just north of Freeport) Exit 31 from June 16 to August 31.

We recently posted an article describing a one-day whirlwind visit to Freeport.

If you can stay just a bit longer, maybe two nights, you can actually see quite a bit more. Not as much as a three or four day visit, (but those are for future articles in this series!) but quite a bit more than a one day stay. We will still need to set some priorities and save some of the wonders of the Maine coast for a future trip, but we will have time for a little more this time.

People visiting Freeport for the first time often stay only one night, not realizing how much there is to do in the area. That makes it a bit of a challenge when they ask what they should see in the short amount of time they can spend.

So, what should someone see if they have only a day?

To begin, let's set some priorities. Do you want to shop? Do you want to see the coast? Visit lighthouses? Farms? Bird sanctuaries? Hike? Sail? Kayak? OK, now we can begin.

An eclectic collection of tidbits this week.

The new Freeport Cabaret has its grand opening weekend tonight (May 9) through May 11, with no cover charge. The Freeport Cabaret is the new venue for entertainment, food and drink in Freeport.

Stay at Brewster House and enjoy a round of golf at Fox Ridge Golf Club. Select the Stay 'n Play special when booking, and let us know your preferred tee times, and we'll add a round of golf for one, plus shared cart. Second and additional round of golf with cart also available.
Price: $50 plus your room charges for each greens fee/cart. Tee times subject to availability.

Valid through October 18, 2008.