Category Archives: Interesting news from the region

Sleigh Rides Are Fun in Kennebunkport Maine!

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Rick Litchfield

Did you know that you can take a romantic sleigh ride through the woods and fields near the Captain Lord Mansion, our intimate Maine Coast Bed & Breakfast? Yes, you can! Rockin’ Horse Stables which is located just a short drive from our Kennebunkport bed& breakfast offers you this opportunity to do a real sleigh [...]

Veteran’s Day Off Season Package

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Rick Litchfield

Veteran’s Day Off-Season Package The Historic Inns of Kennebunkport (HIK) celebrate Veteran’s Day by hosting a historic scavenger hunt and cocktail reception on November 10, 2012 for guests staying at any of the HIK member inns. This Veteran’s Day Off Season Package includes a scavenger hunt which will take guests to each of the HIK [...]

Captain Lord Mansion Fall 2012 Gas Saving Tips #2

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Rick Litchfield

The Captain Lord Mansion recommends these 5 Scenic Bike Trips – Use ZERO Gas! We suggest that you pedal past the pumps! Enjoy scenery you won’t see from a car, and get some great exercise at the same time. Bring your own or use one of our complimentary bikes. Bev and I bike whenever we [...]

Captain Lord Mansion Fall 2012 Gas Saving Tips!

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Rick Litchfield

5 Great Destinations From The Captain Lord Mansion On Two Gallons of Gas! Don’t let pain at the pump put a crimp in your vacation fun! There are plenty of interesting places to visit and fun things to do within 2 gallons of gas, round-trip, from the Captain Lord Mansion. Here are a few out-of-the-ordinary [...]

Did you know that The University of New England is located not far from The Captain Lord Mansion?

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Rick Litchfield

Bev and I would like to introduce you to the University of New England; it is an independent, coeducational university with two distinctive campuses which are located in two different Maine coastal cities. The Biddeford Campus is located on Route 9, in Biddeford, Maine. The campus has a beautiful ocean-front site where the Saco River [...]

The Captain Lord Mansion, The Beginning! Monthly History Blog

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Rick Litchfield

1776-1815; The Captain Lord Mansion, The Beginning: Fear gripped the entire New England coastline during the War of 1812. The British marched on Washington and loosened their anger at having lost the previous war with the colonies. They looted and burned. There was a British blockade of all commerce and meaningful threats to burn all [...]

Did You Know The Maine Maritime Museum is Close to Kennebunkport?

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Rick Litchfield

Often, when the weather is inclement, guests at the Captain Lord Mansion or our Captain’s Garden House are searching for indoor activities. I believe that one of the best activities on a rainy summer day in Maine is to visit one of the many nearby history or art museums which are located in Southern Maine. [...]

Did You Know LL Bean is Celebrating Its 100th Birthday This Year?

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Rick Litchfield

I’ll bet that you did not know that world-famous retailer LL Bean is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. Many of the guests who visit us at the Captain Lord Mansion make the 45 minute drive to Freeport, Maine in order to shop at this classic store. Whether you are an outdoors person or not, [...]

Visit the Normandy Coast at The Portland Museum of Art!

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Rick Litchfield

Now through September 3, 2012 you may visit the Normandy Coast through beautiful impressionistic paintings on display at the magnificent I.M. Pei designed brick building which houses the Portland Museum of Art. In addition to the current exhibit of French impressionist paintings, the museum has an extensive collection of other fine art and antiques on [...]

The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Welcome You!

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Rick Litchfield

The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens are about an hour’s drive north of the Captain Lord Mansion and are definitely worth the trip. The Gardens are located on Barter’s Island Road in Boothbay Harbor, Maine. Bev and I made a visit there last year with my daughter Laurie and our grandson Ethan. He especially enjoyed the [...]