Yep, finally. The official start of summer is just about here. The long Memorial Day weekend.

Thank goodness. I'm sure ready. You?

Family, friends, grilling, swimming, cold ones, shorts, Ts, Tevas, throwing the frisbee, maybe even a little sun (I know that's asking a lot, but...).

Enjoy folks. And please do it safely.

And given that summer's now on its way...

Ever been out to pretty Barefoot Beach at Sabbathday Lake in New Gloucester? It's a beautiful spot!

Well, the new owners, Becky and Ashton, have put a new name to the place: Outlet Beach. And they've spruced things up nicely over the winter, and are ready to open for the season this weekend.

At Outlet Beach you can lay about in the sun on the sandy beach, swim in the crystal clear water; put your boat, canoe and kayak in and take a trip up the lake, picnic among the pines, and enjoy ice cream and delicious munchie foods from the snack bar.

It's a great spot to relax and unwind, whether it's a weekend day or a weeknight. So come on out and enjoy!

I'll see you out there...