If you are heading north to Maine – make sure you detour to Len Libby Candies in Scarborough, Maine, just south of Portland. They sell handcrafted chocolate and ice cream, but the big draw is Lenny the life size Chocolate Moose (Mousse). Standing eight feet tall and over nine feet from nose to tail, Lenny the Moose is made out of 1700 pounds of chocolate. Unveiled in 1997 he was sculpted in just 4 weeks. There is a video on the Len Libby web site that tells the story of how Lenny the Moose was made along with trivia about Moose in general. They also have a number of Lenny the Moose items available for purchase.
Len Libby Candies first opened for business in 1926. In 1949, Len Libby sold his business to Fernand Hemond who had begun his apprenticeship in the Higgins Beach shop while still in college. From his earliest days with the company, Fern pledged to remain steadfast in his commitment to the shop's original recipes and to the proud traditions of candy-making.
When traveling up to Maine, it’s easy to find Len Libby. From I-95 (Maine Turnpike), take exit 42. Stay straight on Haigis Parkway and take a right onto Route 1 at the lights. Len Libby Candies will be immediately on your right. While there is no designated RV parking, I can tell you from experience that you should be able to find a place to park. Regular Business Hours are Monday - Saturday: 9am-5pm Sunday: 10am-5pm.
Image above: The Hemond Family in front of Lenny the Chocolate Moose.
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