Special Partners

Maine Huts & Trails

50 pounds of lobster from 3 Sons Lobster and Fish
Straight out of the ocean to your front door!

Sea kayaking package from H 2 Outfitters
Maine´s original sea kayaker tours and world´s top outfitter

Portland Sea Dogs VIP package
Watch future Red Sox players in your own back yard

Scooter tour from Scoot USA
See Portland or Brunswick from the seat of your own scooter

Maine´s Pantry gift certificate
The flavor of Maine, gift baskets and more

• Submissions accepted beginning June 21 to the photo or essay category
• Entries to consist of one essay or photo describing why summer in Maine is great
• E-mail entries to: online@pressherald.com
• E-mail subject line: Maine Summer Rocks Contest
• E-mail must include the participant’s full name, mailing address, daytime phone
• Entries must be received by July 13 at 5 p.m.

• Essay entries
• Must be original works
• Limited to 300 words
• Paste essay contents within the e-mail (no attachments accepted)
• Photo entries
• limited to 1 per person (no photocopies)
• File type: JPG
• Resolution: 200 dpi (file size 200KB min.)
• Upon receipt all submissions will be screened for suitability and must be original material
• Once screened, submissions will be posted online to pressherald.com/mainesummerrocks
• By entering this contest, participants understand that all entries become the property of the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram
• Published entries (in print and online) will include the name of person submitting entry

• Judging to determine the top 4 entries in each category will take place by a panel of judges comprised of editorial, marketing and advertising staff of the Portland Press Herald
• The top 4 entries in each category (photo and essay) will be published in the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram
• The public may vote on the top 4 entries in each category beginning July 19
• Voting ballots must be received by 1 p.m. on July 29
• Official ballots will be published in the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram
• Additional ballots can be obtained at the Welcome Center at 390 Congress Street, Portland
• PHOTOCOPIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Winning entries will be published in the Aug. 2 edition of the Maine Sunday Telegram Contest winners will be notified on July 30

First-place photo and essay – 50 pounds of lobster (Three Sons Lobster and Fish) Second-place photo – Sea Kayak instructional program, half-day tour (H 2 Outfitters) Second-place essay – Scooter Tour of Portland or Brunswick (Scoot USA) Third-place photo – VIP package for 4 to the Portland Sea Dogs Third-place essay - $125 gift certificate to Maine’s Pantry

Winners are responsible for arranging delivery of prizes, and for local and state taxes, fees and similar payments if applicable. In the case of a tie, winners will be determined by a panel of judges. By entering, you give Portland Press Herald permission to use your name and likeness for promotional purposes. Please see our privacy policy for detailed information. Once submitted, all entries become property of Portland Press Herald and cannot be returned. All entries are subject to verification and may be rejected for any reason. The e-mail entry must be complete in order to qualify to win. The Portland Press Herald is not responsible for lost, late, incomplete, illegible or misdirected entries, or for any error, human, technical or otherwise, which may occur in the processing of entries. Participation in this contest constitutes entrant's full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of these official rules. Contest begins June 21, 2009. Entries must be received no later than 1 p.m. on July 13, 2009. Portland Press Herald reserves the right to use the winners’ names, town of residence, photos and entry materials for contest promotion without consideration. Employees of the Portland Press Herald, their agencies or representatives, their immediate families and members of their households are not eligible to enter. The Portland Press Herald shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage, delays, or failure to perform due to causes beyond reasonable control including, but not limited to, acts of God, employee strikes, epidemics, war, riots, earthquakes, flood, fire, sabotage or any other circumstances of like character. Decisions made by contest officials are final. Prize winners will be notified by e-mail or phone. There will be no other notification. Winner will have 24 hours to respond.

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