| Stand by the shores of Casco Bay on the
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| | constructed and armed for the Civil War,
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| coast of Maine and you may expect to find
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| | Spanish American War, and was used to
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| ocean as far as the eye can see. Instead
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| | store submarine mines during WWI.
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| seemingly endless islands dot the
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| | Many opportunities await those looking to
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| seascape. Sometimes called the calendar
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| | enjoy the islands for their less
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| islands, there is rumored to be an island
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| | historical characteristics. Chebeague is
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| in the bay for every day of the year.
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| | the largest of the Casco Bay islands, and
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| Stretching from Cape Elizabeth to Cape
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| | one of the few with a year round
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| Small these islands with their rocky
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| | population. Ferry service takes visitors
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| shores and rustic way of life define the
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| | from Portland or nearby Cousin's Island
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| stereotypical New England coastline.
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| | to the perfect setting for an
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| Mostly uninhabited, they provide a serene
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| | adventuresome hike or leisurely bike
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| escape from everyday life. Their natural
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| | ride. You can finish the day off with a
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| beauty and their sheer numbers create a
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| | delicious dinner or nights rest at the
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| place one could visit every day and still
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| | breath taking Chebeague Inn. Great
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| never have completely explored. With an
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| | Diamond Island also offers an exceptional
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| island for every day of the year there is
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| | dining experience at the Diamond's Edge
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| more than enough shelter from the wind to
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| | restaurant in Diamond's Cove. Peaks and
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| allow everything from large fishing
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| | Long islands both present dining
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| vessels to solo kayaks to roam the bay.
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| | opportunities to their guests and their
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| While sandy beaches are few and far
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| | proximity to Portland makes them popular
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| between here, the rock strewn shores and
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| | tourist attractions.
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| miles of nature trails can supply a
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| | If you are looking for a little less
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| continual source of enjoyment.
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| | populated destination then you have
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| If you know where to look the Casco Bay
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| | literally hundreds of choices. You can
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| islands will also provide a glimpse of
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| | relax on the beaches of Sand Island,
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| Maine maritime history. Being located on
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| | watch the seals bask on the rocks of
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| the eastern most part of the country,
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| | French Island, or setup a picturesque
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| these islands served their time during
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| | camping site on one of the Gosling
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| World War II as bases and look outs for
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| | islands. Many of these smaller islands
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| German U-Boats. Great towers and forts
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| | will require you to provide your own
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| still remain on Jewel Island, and while
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| | transportation, but kayak, canoe, sail,
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| mostly converted to homes now, the
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| | and motor boat rentals all provide easy
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| military buildings on Great Diamond
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| | access.
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| Island are hard to miss. During the war
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| | Whether you are looking for fine dining,
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| anti-submarine nets and mines were
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| | a historical stroll, or a relaxing day on
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| deployed at many harbor entrances and the
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| | the beach Casco Bay offers something for
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| islands took on a front line role. Even
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| | every visitor and an island for every day
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| before WWII Casco Bay held military
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| | of the year.
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| purposes. In 1858 Fort Georges was
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