last count, only 348 drive-ins in the country were still working. Maine has six of them.
The Saco Drive-In (969 Portland Rd.) offers a double feature—prices vary by the number of people in the car (up to five)—and “casual food” of the pizza slice, hot dog, burger, and chicken nugget variety is available.
The Bridgton Twin Drive-In (383 Portland Rd.) offers two choices of double features on its two screens. Open seven days a week in summer, rain or shine, Bridgton screens retro movies on Tuesdays. Snack food is available.
Skowhegan Drive-In (201 Waterville Rd.) Another 1950s-era drive-in, Skowhegan offers single showings and double features. Open seven days a week, rain or shine. Food available. Charges per person, cash only.
Prides Corner Drive-In (651 Bridgton Rd., Westbrook) This family-owned theater has been open since 1953. There is a snack bar.
Bangor Drive-In (1674 Hammond St. Hermon) Reopened after a thirty-year hiatus, this twin-screen outdoor cinema shows double features of first-run movies. Snack bar. Charges by the carload.
Skylite Drive-In (11th Ave., Madawaska) The single screen has single showings only. Rates are per person, and the snack bar features dough boys.