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and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners
Association (MOFGA), which hosts the
nationally recognized Common Ground
Country Fair every September. It is not to be
missed. The local CommUnity Trail System
offers scenic hikes/bikes throughout Unity
and the Unity College campus. The Unity Barn
Raisers, a community organization, rallies to
provide support for boating and sailing classes,
community meals, weatherization programs,
and a community bike shop.
See & Do Sampler: Visit the Unity farm-
ers market to sample some of the local fare.
Check out the Field of Dreams, where you can
play baseball, basketball, or tennis. Explore
Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
at Carlton Bog or experience "Maine's Toughest
Oval" at the Unity Raceway.
WALDO
· www.maine.gov/local/waldo/waldo
9 miles northwest of Belfast on Rte. 131
Waldo is primarily an agricultural commu-
nity, with one large dairy farm. Waldo County
Technical Center provides vocational-technical
education to high school students and adults,
and Belfast Area Child Care Service operates
a daycare facility. Stop to lunch on sandwiches
or pizza at Thompson's Variety on Route 137
(Waterville Road).
See & Do Sampler: Snowmobile trails
are maintained by the Tri-Town Sno Riders.
Behind the town office are a baseball field, used
by the Little League, and a basketball court.
WINTERPORT
· www.winterportmaine.gov
22 miles north of Belfast on Rte. 1A
Winterport is a small historic town with a
host of not-so-small-town features. History
buffs enjoy Winterport's historic Union
Meeting House and sea captains' homes, and
shoppers are charmed by the delightful down-
town storefronts, which are within walking dis-
tance of the working waterfront.
See & Do Sampler: Tickle your taste buds
at the Winterport Winery. Check out the
Winterport Free Library, or improve your golf
swing at Sonny's Driving Range and Training
Center. Racing fans can take in the action
at Winterport Dragway from April through
October. In the fall take the family to pick
apples at Hillcrest Apple Orchard.
Fall Colors
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