Hey Mike, how are the beaches in New Mexico? ~G ________________________________ Gretchen Heldmann, GISP, LF On Thu, Dec 18, 2014 at 9:11 AM, Smith, Michael <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > > Well without meaning to set off an email storm here, I would have to say > that is probably because it’s the *only* beach in Maine the writers have > been to (and they are probably New Yorkers or such). Sure it’s a nice > beach, but can it compare to Reid, or Popham, or the longer sand beaches > along the southern coast? Or for that matter the seldom-visited yet > stunning beach at the south end of Matinicus Island. > > > > =============================== > *Michael Smith MS GISP* > State GIS Manager, Maine Office of GIS > State of Maine, Office of Information Technology > *michael.smith _at_ maine.gov <http://maine.gov>* 207-215-5530 > > Board Member, Maine GeoLibrary > Education Chair, Maine GIS Users Group > State Rep, National States Geographic Information Council > > > State House Station 145 > 51 Commerce Drive > Augusta, ME 04333-0145 > 69o 47' 58.9"W 44o 21' 54.8"N > > *From:* Maine GeoNews [mailto:[log in to unmask]] *On Behalf Of > *Young, Joseph > *Sent:* Thursday, December 18, 2014 9:01 AM > *To:* [log in to unmask] > *Subject:* Maine's Beach top ranked??? > > > > Who knew? > > *“Lining the ocean side of Mt. Desert Island, the golden grains of Sand > Beach span 290 yards between two rocky headlands. The tranquil bay is one > of the few places in Acadia National Park that lends itself to safe > swimming. Browse the tide pools at either end of the strand, or scout for > seabirds on Old Soaker Island.”* > > > http://hashtagmaine.bangordailynews.com/2014/12/15/the-internets/think-warm-maine-beach-ranks-alongside-miami-maui-as-one-of-americas-best/#at_pco=smlwn-1.0&at_si=5492dc3aa5af0c17&at_ab=per-15&at_pos=0&at_tot=1 > > > > This might not be the day to go swimming though? > > Stay safe everyone and get those skis waxed, it will be a great weekend at > the mountains. > > > > *Joseph Young* > > *Executive Director* > > *Maine GeoLibrary* > > *SHS 145* > > *51 Commerce Drive* > > *Augusta, Maine 04333- 145* > > *VP 207-624-2664 <207-624-2664>* > > *FAX 207-287-1131 <207-287-1131>* > > *[image: MaineGeoLibrary_Web_banner_JY]* > <http://lists.maine.edu/cgi/wa?A0=geolibrary-l> > > Subscribe to our List Serve > <http://lists.maine.edu/cgi/wa?A0=geolibrary-l> learn more about the > GeoLibrary > > http://lists.maine.edu/cgi/wa?A0=geolibrary-l > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > This list Maine GeoNews (GEOLIBRARY-L) is an unmoderated discussion list > for all Maine GIS Users. If you no longer wish to receive e-mail from this > list, you can remove your name and email address yourself at the this web > address: > > http://lists.maine.edu/cgi/wa?SUBED1=geolibrary-l&A=1 > > Or,you may also request that your name be removed by sending email to: > > [log in to unmask] > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- > This list Maine GeoNews (GEOLIBRARY-L) is an unmoderated discussion list > for all Maine GIS Users. If you no longer wish to receive e-mail from this > list, you can remove your name and email address yourself at the this web > address: > > http://lists.maine.edu/cgi/wa?SUBED1=geolibrary-l&A=1 > > Or,you may also request that your name be removed by sending email to: > > [log in to unmask] > > ----------------------------------------------------------------------- This list Maine GeoNews (GEOLIBRARY-L) is an unmoderated discussion list for all Maine GIS Users. If you no longer wish to receive e-mail from this list, you can remove your name and email address yourself at the this web address: http://lists.maine.edu/cgi/wa?SUBED1=geolibrary-l&A=1 Or,you may also request that your name be removed by sending email to: [log in to unmask]