Parker House Rental

07/27/2026

Such a relief that this state-designated area of scenic beauty and important wildlife habitat didn’t become the locale for multiple McMansion-style houses for wealthy non-natives. There’s a housing shortage in the area but the need is for AFFORDABLE housing.

BLUE HILL—Famous for its sweeping views, dramatic boulders, and abundant blueberries, a 38-acre waterfront property on Route 172 in Blue Hill is now part of the Blue Hill Heritage Trust, thanks to a unique partnership between Save the Salt Pond Blueberry Barrens, the group leading the effort to co...

07/27/2026

Will we see you this afternoon?

FESTIVAL PROGRAM FOUR 🎶
SUN 7/26 @ 4p

https://www.kneisel.org/2026-festival/program-four/

How to make the most of your experience for our summer music festival:
* Tickets for reserved seating are available online anytime and and approx. one hour before the concerts on the porch of the Concert Hall.
* Tickets for the lawn are available for $15. Purchase at arrival and enjoy the concert from anywhere on our lawn.
* Students 18 and younger are free but must be ticketed for festival concerts.
* Due to the noise disruptions, our campus driveway closes promptly at the concert start time and reopens at the end of the performance.
* No photography or videos during the performances.

Underwriting for this afternoon’s performance is generously provided by Lori and George Harrop.

07/26/2026

You could spend your entire vacation sampling the sweet and savory foods on the and surrounding areas. Thank goodness there are plenty of hiking opportunities to work off the extra calories!

If you’re in the mood for some classic barbecue favorites, Triple B Food Trailer on Bucksport Road is the place to be. Just look for the bright orange food truck

07/26/2026

! Kneisel Hall is a gem, one of the structures that define Blue Hill’s history. It may not be the oldest but it’s among the most significant.

Kneisel Hall’s history is Blue Hill’s history.

Kneisel Hall is not only nationally significant; it is a cornerstone of Blue Hill’s cultural identity. For over a century, it has been a cultural anchor, contributing deeply to the town’s artistic life and sense of place.

As the Second Century Campaign enters its public phase, we recognize that “Kneisel Hall’s history is Blue Hill’s history.” This week, we invite you to help secure this shared legacy, celebrating local roots that have fostered a century of national and international impact.

Learn more and join the movement at https://www.secondcentury.kneisel.org/

Image: Kneisel Hall, circa 1920s. Source: Maine Preservation

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