Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-16

No locality in the east, it Is claimed, is
attracting more attention as a summer re-
sort than Casco Bay. Maine. 1t is short
distance from Portland, and is protected
from the inrolling waves of the Atlantic
ocean by a line of picturesque islands, upon
whose precipitous and rocky shores the
waves beat.
Casco Bay resembles a beautiful lake
and includes long. smooth stretches of
land blocked waters 1t also contains half
a hundred islands, varying in size and
topography. 1t is on the islands that the
population of Portland and nearby cities
as well as persons from all parts of the
country. flock during the heated months,
seeking delightful spots Hanrsome and
modern hotels and thoroughly equipped
casinos and pleasure resorts have been
constructed, as have hundreds of private
homes and rustic cottages.
Has Interesting History.
Aside from being a delightful summer
resort. Casco Bay boasts of a history that
is old and interesting. 1t was the
meeting place of Indians, who went there
to fish in it's waters. which are to this day
as famous as any along the coast. The bay
has been famous for four centuries among
European and American fishermen and
mariners because of its deep channels and
sheltered anchorages. The old inhabitants
point with pride to many places on the
various islands in the bay that have figured
in the making of history. Through Long
fellow and Harriet Beecher Stowe the bay
has won a prominent place In American
literature.
The bay is now known to thousands as an
ideal summer playground and resort The
breeZes are invisorating. they sweep
across the bay. fresh from the ocean and
with a noticeable flavor of the good old
salt" The boating and bathing are excel
lent. Being almost entirely separated from
the ocean by the stretch of islands the
lovers of water sports are free from danger.
The bay Is also arranged with channels of
depth and breadth sufficient to make it
naVigable by large steamboats, and two
com panies, the CasCo Bay Steamboat Com
pany and the Harpswell Steamboat Com
pany, operate a number of large boats
which make many trips during the day,
and which touch at all islands. Ferry lines
are now being arranged. and they are ex-
pected to be in operation this summer.
Sailing and Rowing.
The pleasure OF sailing or rowing in Casco
Bay is enhanced by the constantly changing
scene. The color schemes are much sought
by artists. and the sunsets are inspiring
There are island shores which arise alb
ruptly from the water. the cliffs being
many feet in height. They are followed
by quickly fading views of stretches of
silver beach or pebbly strands in sheltered
coves. The many islands are all different
Some are small and some long ana high;
others low and rocky. The islands in
places are thfcNly wooded On others there
are stretches of grepnsward dotted with
picturesque cottages. There is equal va
riety and pleasure and comfort for all. =
1t is possible TO sail for twenty miles or
more over sheltered courses. The waters
are enliyened by The constant moving of
pleasure craft, and at the hotels and casinos
are plenty OF amusclneUtS for all, and Siit-
able To widely different tastes. In a few
words. there is a charm about Caasco BAY.
whether summer resort or as its own
quiet beautiful. natural self.
Water Good for Bathing.
The water is liked by bathers. 1t is not
as cold a. distant stranger would imagine