This site contains information on the Abenaki

I've been wanting to have more details for Kaya's background (I want a specific location for her family). There are some interesting facts there. I'm glad the population is back up from 1,000 to 12,000 (according to this paper) but their case (aside from three Maine groups) for being considered a federally recognized tribe has been pending since 1982?

this is a simplified, kid oriented version with pictures.

Contests and Counterfeits

Construction on The Marine Memorial Bathhouse







A boat race. I didn't see who won, or even who was sponsoring it though.

Sand Sculpting Contest





CANDY!



Knockoffs.


A store called "Deja Vu". I think the store name is meant to imply that they sell
designer imposters.

Portsmouth Elf Display

In Prescott Park's "All American" flower garden, there is a display that seems to consist of various people's interpretations of fairies and elves. How many characters can you spot?












Another thing I saw while I was wandering around the park at an absurdly early hour, by myself. A lobster boat.

Sets for Prescott Park's summer theater