Lyman, ME

September 17, 8 p.m. Roomful of Blues, an award-winning band, the Jason Spooner Trio will open the evening, prices vary, doors open at 7 p.m., The Landing at Pine Point, 353 Pine Point Road, Scarborough. FMI: 207.774.4527, www.thelandingatpinepoint.com

September 18, 8 p.m. Friday Night Live featuring Cathaus, playing everything from the Beatles to Squeeze and Elvis Costello, $10/21+, The Landing at Pine Point, 353 Pine Point Road, Scarborough. FMI: 207.774.4527, www.thelandingatpinepoint.com

September 19, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Acton Apple Festival, crafts, food, children's activities and more, food, fun and fresh air, rain or shine, Town Hall, Mary Grant Preserve, several orchards and Acton Congregational Church, 59 H Road, Acton. FMI: 207.636.3430, www.actonucc.org

September 19, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Art in the Park, a juried art show featuring over 50 artists and fine crafters, Moulton Park, 344 York Street (Route 1A), York Harbor. FMI: 207.363.4049, www.gatewaytomaine.org

September 19-20, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Newfie Fun Days, dog-related demonstrations and lectures, potluck supper at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 19, bring your family and your Newfoundland, Piscataqua Boat Basin and Park, Junkins Lane, Eliot. FMI: www.newfiefundays.com

September 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Open House, tours of newly renovated theater, plus refreshments and entertainment, Little Theatre, Nasson Community Center, 457 Main Street, Springvale. FMI: 207.324.5657, www.nassoncc.org

September 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Meet the Breeds Showcase, presented by the York County Kennel Club and Vacatonland Dog Club, free, Tractor Supply Company, 1 Southgate Road, Scarborough. FMI: 207.396.5100, www.akc.org/events/cgc/index.cfm

September 19, 12:30-4 p.m. Woofminster Dog Show and Cover Dog Challenge, several contests for dogs, silent auction, prizes, music, animal communication and raffle, to benefit NEADS: Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans, $12/adults, $5/ages 7-18 and dogs, free/under 7, Camp Ketcha, 336 Black Point Road, Scarborough. FMI: 800.381.1516, www.planetdog.com

September 19, 5 p.m. Waterborough Historical Society's Chili, Chowder and Apple Dessert Contest, sample entries and help choose winners, $7/adults, $2/ages 5-12, Waterboro Central Fire Station, John Smith Road, Waterboro. FMI: 207.247.5926

September 19, 8 p.m. David Wax Museum, CD Release Show, Mexo-Americana quartet with guests Wooden Dinosaur, $6, Hog Farm Studios, 140 Main Street, Biddeford. FMI: www.hogfarmstudios.com, www.davidwaxmuseum.com

September 20, 2 p.m. "All Shook Up," the new Broadway musical featuring Elvis hits and starring Sally Struthers, Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main Street, Ogunquit. FMI: 207.646.5511, www.ogunquitplayhouse.org

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If you live in the Boston area, or points south, and are a weekend vacationer or daytripper to the southern Maine lakes region, or just have an affinity for a good clean water body and a modest camp, you really need to check out both Kennebunk Pond and Swan Pond in Lyman.

Why? Two major reasons - water quality and proximity to Boston.

First off, the water quality in both of these small ponds is rated very good for clarity, color, and the possibility of algae blooms. The people who already own on these ponds are good stewards and it shows.

Secondly, both of these small bodies of water are less than 100 miles from Boston, lying about 15 minutes west of the Biddeford/Saco Turnpike exit. How easy is that?!

The downside? Well, if size really matters to you, i.e. bigger is better, then these two ponds will probably not suffice. At 199 acres, Kennebunk Pond is great for smaller motor boats, swimming, and fishing, but water skiers and wakeboarders will soon be bored from tooling around in the same circle again and again. The same for Swan Pond at 132 acres.

However, if power boating is not your thing, then these two ponds might be just what you're looking for. Here are the current lakefront listings on these two gems as of May 21, 2009:

Kennebunk Pond - 165 Shore Road - $189,000

Swan Pond - 99 West Shore Road - $189,900

Kennebunk Pond - 153 Shore Road - $189,900

Kennebunk Pond - 163 Shore Road - $195,000

Swan Pond - 36 Cottage Lane - $229,900

Kennebunk Pond - 269 Poor Farm Road - $249,900

Swan Pond - 24 Rocky Road - $265,000

Kennebunk Pond - 137 Shore Road - $279,977

Kennebunk Pond - 256 Poor Farm Road - $299,900