2014 Bethel Summer Recreation Guide

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Welcome to Western Maine Only a few hours north of greater Boston is an unmatched combination of small town hospitality, soul-soothing quiet, and opportunity for rest and recreation.

The Bethel area of Western Maine has everything a visitor could wish for: world-class golf, scenic drives, hiking, fishing, bicycling, canoeing and kayaking, camping, antiquing and horseback riding.

And, at day’s end, comfortable lodging and a wide range of dining.

All this is set in one of Maine’s most awe-inspiring landscapes, the rugged Mahoosuc Range, the northern reach of the betterknown White Mountains.

We hope this guide will give you a taste of the summer pleasures that await you in Western Maine.

Table of Contents

Directories

Golf............................................................................................................2

Dining .........................................................................................26-27

Take a Vacation “Upta Camp”.....................................................3

Lodging..............................................................................................28

Paddling.................................................................................................4

Real Estate & Vacation Rentals.............................................29

Guide Services....................................................................................5

Shops & Services...................................................................30-31

Climbing Old Speck in Grafton Notch............................6-7

Web......................................................................................................32

Hiking.......................................................................................................8 Fishing.....................................................................................................9 Sunday River.....................................................................................10 Cycling...................................................................................................11 White Mountain National Forest...................................12-13 Bethel Historical Society............................................................14 Weddings............................................................................................15 Gardner Roberts Memorial Library......................................18 Gilead Historical Landmarks...................................................19 Calendar of Events................................................................20-24

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Golfers vacationing in Bethel can play two top courses located within 10 minutes of each other.

Bethel Inn Resort Located right in Bethel Village, just a chip shot from the Bethel common, the Bethel Inn Resort has one of the most interesting and fun courses in Maine.

Seven holes remain from the Bethel Inn’s historic 1915 layout, and are blended with 11 newer holes by architect Geoffrey Cornish. When Cornish designed the additional holes in 1989, he completed

what many now describe as one of the finest courses in New England. Cornish took advantage of the natural hazards and land flow on the site to create a championship course that now measures 6,663 yards from the back tees.

All of the holes at Bethel, old and new, serve up stunning views of the surrounding mountains and offer five tee positions to accommodate a variety of players.

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Over the years, the golf course and resort have received many accolades.

“Quintessential mountain golf at its best” by Northeast Golf Magazine and “Among the 25 best places in the U.S. to host an unforgettable family gathering” by Travel & Leisure Magazine.

The golf school is one of the best and most affordable in New England, emphasizing very small class size, personalized on-course PGA instruction, video analysis, unlimited golf with carts and all meals, and over 200 acres of resort activities.

For tee times, call (207) 8246276. For golf school and resort information at the Bethel Inn Resort, call (207) 824-2175 or visit bethelinn.com.

Sunday River Golf Club The Sunday River Golf Club is perched on a hill at the edge of the Sunday River Valley and overlooks the majestic Mahoosuc Mountain Range.

The course was designed by none other than Robert Trent Jones, Jr. The Ivy-educated Jones, who authored a book on course design and served as president of the American Society of Golf Course Architects, is essentially golf course architecture royalty and has designed more than 270 courses on six continents— many of them award-winning.

Sunday River’s course has been listed as one of GOLF Magazine’s Top 100 must-play courses in the country and the No. 1 public course in Maine

by Golfweek Magazine.

Prior to its construction, Jones said that the course would strike “a balance between challenge and playability,” and has since called it “one of the most outstanding courses we have had the opportunity to develop.”

Sunday River’s golf course has 18 self-contained fairways that are among the widest in Maine. Sunday River plays to more than 7,100 yards from

the championship tees and just over 5,000 yards from the forward tees, with two additional sets of tees in between to suit golfers of all abilities.

As it is one of the most scenic and technical courses in New England, it’s no surprise that it’s also one of the region’s favorites.

The golf facility includes a driving range with multiple target greens and an expansive practice green, all with spectacular mountain views.

The 10,000 square-foot clubhouse is fashioned from log and stone, and features a deck overlooking the course, a grill serving lunch, and a complete pro shop stocked with equipment and apparel.

The Jordan and Grand Summit Hotels are located just minutes from the acclaimed course and offer lodging packages, which include breakfast.

To learn more about the Sunday River Golf Club, visit sundayriver.com.

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Bethel Area Camps & Cottages Three camps close to hiking, boating, swimming, fishing, golf, wildlife watching Planning a vacation to the Western Maine mountains?

Whether your idea of the perfect escape is a quiet week on a lake with a stack of books and board games, or a series of day trips to experience all that the area has to offer, you’ll find that a cabin, cottage, or camp makes an ideal headquarters for your summer getaway.

In the middle part of the last century, many vacationers began to discover the charms of a peaceful retreat in the Maine woods. Here, they could take a break to enjoy life at a slower pace—fishing, paddling, swimming, or just relaxing on a sunny deck or screened porch, falling asleep at night to the sounds of loon calls and lapping waves.

For today’s busy families, time spent together at a camp

or cottage is an opportunity to create memories, to leave behind work and worries for a laid-back vacation experience that will never be forgotten.

The Bethel area is home to hundreds of these traditional Maine vacation homes, and many of them are available to rent by the week, month, or season. Offerings range from rustic camps that let you step back in time to a simpler era,

to well-appointed waterfront homes equipped with luxurious amenities.

For information about finding your own special camp or cottage to rent or buy, contact a Bethel rental or real estate agency.

Campgrounds For those who like roughing it a bit more, the area also offers several campgrounds.

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Kayak or canoe the Androscoggin The Androscoggin Canoe Trail Eight access points along the beautiful Androscoggin River allow kayakers and canoeists to enjoy short or long paddles throughout the Bethel region. In summer months the trip is generally a gentle one, with plenty of opportunity to watch for moose, eagles and other wildlife. There are some areas of rapids, so boaters should use caution.

High water can also create swift currents.

Because Route 2 generally follows the path of the river, most access points are right off the road. They include: the Shelburne Bridge off Meadow Road in New Hampshire (on the Maine/N.H. border); Bridge

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Street in Gilead; Newt’s Landing off Ferry Road in West Bethel; Bethel Outdoor Adventure off Route 2; Davis Park off Route 26 in Bethel; Moran’s Landing off Route 2 in Hanover; Hanover Boat Launch off Route 2 in Hanover; Rumford Boat Launch off Route 2 in Rumford.

Some are public while others are on private land. In all cases, please be respectful of the land and wildlife along the river by packing out trash, refraining from campfires and checking for invasive plants on your craft before putting in. (Note: be mindful of poison ivy along the riverbank).

For more on paddling the river, go to mahoosuc.org/ androcanoe.html.

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For those who wish to rent their craft, kayaks and canoes (and information) are available at Bethel Outdoor Adventure, located on the Androscoggin next to the Route 2 bridge in Bethel.

Many lakes in the Bethel area also have public boat access, including Lake Christopher and North, South and Round ponds in Greenwood and Woodstock.

Other water bodies In addition to the Androscoggin River, the Saco River in Southwestern Maine is a favorite of canoeists and kayakers. Larger lakes within an hour’s drive include Lake Umbagog, Richardson Lake, and Kezar Lake.

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Guides will show you the way If you can picture yourself enjoying the Maine wilderness, but aren’t comfortable striking out on your own, guide services in the Bethel area offer outings that range from day trips to week-long adventures.

Registered Maine guides lead hiking, kayaking, canoeing, fishing and even ATV trips for a variety of ability levels, for both adults and families.

Try a moose-watching day trip by canoe in the Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge, learn to flyfish or ride the whitewater of a Western Maine river, or if you already have outdoor recreation experience, hone your skills in the able hands of a guide instructor.

Want to spend several days exploring the wild? Take an extended canoe trip down the Allagash River, learn the natural history, and enjoy eve-

nings by the fire eating food prepared by your guides.

One area guide service even specializes in activities for corporate groups who want to take a break from conference, whether for fun or as a teambuilding experience.

However you want to spend your outdoor time in the Bethel area, there’s a guide service that can plan it for you.

Among services in the region are: Mahoosuc Guide Service, (207) 824-2073,

mahoosuc.com; Sun Valley Sport and Guide Service (207) 824-7533; (877) 851-7533, sunvalleysports.com; Bethel Outdoor Adventure and Campground, (800) 533-3607 or (207) 824-4224, BethelOutdoorAdventure.com; Northern Waters Outfitters, (603) 447-2177, northernwatersrafting.com or beoutside.com; and Saco Bound, (603) 447-2177, sacobound.com.

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Climbing Old Speck in Grafton Notch

By Cherri Crockett Welcome to Grafton Notch, where you’ll hike the same paths of the thousands of thru-hikers who travel the historic Appalachian Trail each year and find breathtaking views from nearby Table Rock, West and East Baldpate, Eyebrow Loop, Old Speck, and the 39-mile Grafton Loop Trail.

Whether you’re looking to spend the afternoon on a short loop hike up Table Rock or Eyebrow, or you’re looking for an enjoyable day hike into East Baldpate, up Old Speck or an overnight adventure on the AT or the GLT, Grafton Notch is centrally located.

From the parking lot on Route 26, approximately 12 miles from the corner of Route 2 in Newry, you’ll find ample parking space and outhouse-style restrooms in the shadow of Old Speck and Eyebrow Loop.

There are no trash receptacles here, so please remember to be a responsible outdoorsman and follow state park rules and carry out what you carry in, and dispose of waste properly.

This day I’m on Old Speck and I’m using it as a training hike for my trip to Katahdin, which is 10 days away, and the day is gorgeous. A little chilly as my friend Jackie and I check out the map on the wooden sign in the parking lot, but it’s perfect for our 7.6-mile roundtrip hike ahead.

Old Speck is the tallest peak in Grafton Notch, standing at 4,170 feet, and has amazing 360-degree views of the surrounding area from a tower that stands at its summit. Remember, if you’re planning to hike this area prior to July 1, don’t be surprised to see snow, as the shadows of the mountain don’t feel the warmth of the sun much before this.

Be prepared.

As is our custom while hiking, my friend and I always start out gabbing and laughing as we hoof it up the steepest sections of the trail, not really paying any mind to anything but the trail ahead. We stop and take a few pictures near some cool rock steps

A hiker on the tower at the top of Old Speck, which has 360-degree views of the Mahoosuc and Grafton notch mountain ranges. (Photo by Jackie Dupuis) that have been placed by the trail maintenance crews of the Appalachian Mountain Club, at a plank crossing, and of course, the Cascade Brook waterfall that parallels the trail about a half mile up.

If the water is low and you attempt to bask in the cool mountain spring, use caution, as the moss on the surrounding rocks is slippery. Falling near this waterfall could result in extreme injury.

Every now and then, Jackie asks if I’ve seen a white Appalachian Trail marker on a tree or rock. My answer is ‘no,’ as there has not been a single marker for more than a quarter mile. If it weren’t for the obvious trail, we would have been concerned, but we know that it is supposed to intersect with the Eyebrow Loop somewhere in the first mile.

Even though most of the trail is well marked, always remember to pay attention to your surroundings and know which color marker you’re following, as the GLT is marked in blue and intersects the AT near Old Speck.

Jackie and I continue to walk, listening to the birds, hop-scotching rocks in the stream bed, admiring the tall pines that create a nice canopy, shading the

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trail from the increasing heat of the August sun and talking of our plan to hike Katahdin.

We can see that we’re coming out to the edge of the mountain and the trail looks familiar to me, as I’ve hiked the Eyebrow on other excursions. Not really sure where the trails intersect, and knowing that we’ve hiked at least a mile, I remember my hiking book that’s stowed in my pack.

Looking at the map and comparing with the app on my phone that I’m tracking our hike with, I confirm we’re still on track and we should see the trail split in another tenth of a mile or so. We continue on and sure enough, there is a rock with the first white marker we’ve set eyes on, and a little way after that is the tree with the signs for Old Speck and Eyebrow Loop with the two white slashes indicating a trail junction.

It’s always a good idea to have a map handy for your hike, not only so you can find your way, but to help describe your location in the event of an emergency.

Knowing where you’re at and being able to describe it to a rescue unit is always helpful.

Cresting that next granite ledge and coming into a clearing of short, scrubby pines, with a view of the northwest landscape, is absolutely breathtaking.

With blue sky above us and scattered puffy clouds, the sun blankets the landscape.

As I look out over that landscape I can hardly contain my excitement for reaching the top of the mountain and seeing what other views are in store.

Over the next couple miles, we climb

over exposed roots on a fairly steep incline and meet several thru-hikers of all ages.

You can expect to encounter thruhikers all along this section of the AT, especially late July and into August, as they’re trying to make their way to Katahdin before cooler weather sets in.

As we near the summit of Old Speck, the trail becomes more exposed on the easterly slope, with thick underbrush lining the trail. About two-tenths of a mile from the summit there is a beautiful view of the Baldpates and Table Rock to the east, as well as a view of Route 26 carving its way back toward Route 2 in Newry.

At one-tenth of a mile to the summit, the trail splits; left will take you to the tower at the peak of Old Speck, and right will take you along the AT to Speck Pond Campsite and Speck Pond.

On this day, we were short on time, so we decided to venture to the tower for the views and some lunch.

If you’re afraid of heights, I don’t recommend you climb the tower, but know that it’s very sturdy with a viewing platform and rails. At the top you’ll see the most amazing 360-degree view of Grafton Notch, as well as the Mahoosucs which rise from the west.

Jackie and I take a lot of pictures enjoy the nature along the trail and stop to chat with several thru-hikers, so our total time on the mountain that day was 6 hours. Remember to plan and let someone know where you’re planning to hike.

Enjoy your time in our great outdoors.

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Walking trails and hikes

A hiker crossing one of the many bridges that the AMC builds into the side hills of ledge to ensure hiker safety. (Photo by Cherri Crockett) Whether you’re looking for riverside trails right in the village or challenging mountain hikes, the Bethel area has it all.

Here are some examples of easier walks/hikes: Bethel Pathway. This gravel/paved trail runs alongside the Androscoggin River and is within easy walking distance of Bethel Village. It crosses the river over a recreational bridge. Along the trail are a

skatepark, playground and picnic area.

Mount Will, 3.3 miles total: This loop hike in Bethel and Newry is one of the recreational gems of the Western Mountains. Two outlooks beckon. The northern viewpoint is reached via a selfguided nature trail. Continue along the circuit to the southfacing cliff, which overlooks Bethel’s broad river valley and

its fertile farmlands. With a binocular, hikers can identify many buildings in Bethel Village.

The Roost, 1.0 miles total: This prominent ledge south of Gilead, in the White Mountain National Forest, boasts an elevation of less than 1,400 feet -- small by Western Maine standards -- but the vistas are more extensive than many that require far more exertion. The view to the southwest takes in much of the newly designated Wild River Wilderness area, with New Hampshire’s Carter Range forming the backdrop.

Step Falls Trail, off Route 26 in Newry, about 8 miles north of the Route 2/26 intersection, runs along Wight Brook, with swimming holes and water cascades.

Maggie’s Nature Trail in Greenwood is a network of woods trails with views from ledges.

Rumford Whitecap Mountain Preserve (Mahoosuc Land Trust) in Rumford. Two scenic trails.

Buck’s and Lapham Ledges in Woodstock, with views of surrounding lakes and ponds.

Round Mountain and Albany Mountain trails in Albany Township.

The Cataracts, a short trail running along Frye Brook in Andover.

Examples of longer hikes:

Bald Mountain, 3.2 miles total: This spectacular cliff in Woodstock overlooks several remote ponds. The footpath passes near scenic Little Concord Pond before briskly climbing an attractive wooded ridge to the open summit.

Many people continue from Bald Mountain to the broad, ledgy peak of Speckled Mountain, which lies 1.3 miles beyond.

Puzzle Mountain, 6.4 miles total: The Grafton Loop Trail, although constructed only a few years ago, is quickly becoming one of the most popular hikes in the region.

The initial 3.2-mile segment climbs to the summit of Puzzle Mountain in Newry after crossing a series of open ledges.

The best views are to the west, with the Mahoosuc Range and the two peaks of Baldpate dominating the horizon.

Some of these trips involve rugged footing and walking atop dramatic cliffs and drop-offs. Hikers should be prepared with sturdy footwear and waterproof clothing. They should carry lunch and water as well as detailed maps and hiking guides.

A great reference tool for hikes in the Bethel region can be found at mahoosucpathways.org.

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Cast a line Western Maine’s geography provides watersheds with an abundance of brooks, rivers and lakes. Within minutes of Bethel Village there are spots that produce brown trout, brook trout, rainbow trout and landlocked salmon.

sets of rips that hold trout and salmon.

All of these locations can be reached in less than 20 minutes. Some of these lands are private; make sure you ask before you tread.

The Androscoggin River

There are many ponds in this region that produce brook trout, brown trout, togue, splake, landlocked salmon, bass, pickerel and perch. In most cases a boat is necessary.

In neaby Locke’s Mills (Route 26, 5 miles east of Bethel) both North and South Ponds produce good fish, as does Lake

For years the state of Maine has been float stocking the Androscoggin River from Gilead to Bethel with rainbow and brown trout. The Androscoggin has fairly consistent action for rainbows, brookies, browns and landlocked salmon between April and June. As with most trout water, the action picks up again in September when the water cools.

West of Bethel, the clear, cold water of the Wild River joins with the tea-colored Androscoggin, forming a seam. Trout usually hold in the seam.

East of Bethel, the mouths of Bear and Sunday rivers have confluence that creates nice

Lakes & Ponds

Christopher in Bryant Pond (just south of Greenwood).

Keep in mind Maine has specific regulations that apply on many bodies of water.

Some waters are catch-andrelease only, some have size limits, and others have a limit on the number of fish allowed per fisherman. Check the laws-and-regulations booklet offered free of charge from any location that sells licenses.

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Summer at Sunday River

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From scenic Chondola rides to mountain biking and ziplining, Sunday River offers plenty of awesome activities during the summer, too.

Yankee Magazine has ranked the Bethel area as New England’s top foliage venue come fall, and pointed to Sunday River’s Chondola as one of the best ways to take in all of the brilliant colors. During summer and fall, the Chondola whisks guests to the mid-mountain Peak Lodge, where views of the Mahoosuc and Presidential mountain ranges extend for miles. No trip to Maine’s Western Mountain region is complete without ogling the immaculate landscape from the top of the

Chondola. If you’re lucky, you might even catch a wedding while you’re up there.

Covering all eight of Sunday River’s interconnected peaks, the Sunday River Mountain Bike Park is packed with over 20 miles of terrain that’s perfect for honing your downhill skills and learning new ones. Sunday River offers Learn-To Mountain Bike packages that last one or two hours for all ages. Kids can take advantage of a full fleet of technical Kona rental bikes and will appreciate the Chondola’s bike transport system. Beginners will love the Easy Tiger trail while those more daring souls will feel like veritable headliners after tackling the resort’s more technical trail, Rockstar.

Deep within one of Sunday River’s forests is a Zipline Tour unlike any other. Six lines, ranging from 100 to 300 feet in length, take zippers up and over a ravine and through a wooded wonderland. All thrills, no skills required. Sunday River’s Zipline Tour is perfect for the beginner or intermediate adventurist.

Guides set the pace and scene by helping you into your harness and assisting you when loading and unloading at each line. The Tour’s grand finale is a zip down one of the resort’s two parallel Twin Zips, which are an impressive 750 feet long.

Other summertime activities at Sunday River include a bungee trampoline, the rock

climbing wall, and a 9-hole disc golf course.

Whether you opt to reach new heights or work on your Frisbee handicap, Sunday River’s roster of summer activities will definitely keep the whole family entertained. Tickets and rentals are available at Sunday River Sports in the South Ridge Lodge.

For the competition-minded (partakers and spectators alike), Sunday River hosts the Tough Mountain Challenge mud race (July 26) and the annual North American Wife Carrying Championship (Oct. 11).

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Scenery by bike Western Maine’s varied topography makes for great road biking.

Our wide river valleys offer seemingly endless miles of straight and level spinning, much of it through quiet woods and beautiful farmland.

And if you’re up for a more physical challenge, head for the surrounding foothills, with great climbs and descents with lengths varying from a 3.5 mile climb up the Monkey Brook Road to the base of Jordan Bowl at Sunday River, to shorter routes right in Bethel village. Here are just a few examples:

In Bethel A short ride starts in Davis Park, right at the foot of Main Street. The park is easily reachable by bike from most Bethel area lodgings. The route follows the recreational pathway that starts here and winds for half a mile along the bank of the Androscoggin River. At the far end of the pathway is a multi-use recreational bridge that spans the river. You can then loop around

back down to the riverbank before returning toward the village.

Longer rides starting in the village, include Route 35 toward Stoneham and Lovell, the Intervale/East Bethel roads/Route 26 loop, or Route 2 east toward Newry or Andover. All these rides offer several possible variations.

Sunday River Road A ride from the outskirts of Bethel out Route 2 and down the Sunday River Road will take you past Sunday River Ski Resort, the Artists Covered Bridge and out to the Letter S, a local swimming hole on the Sunday River.

You can return by the same route with possible detours up to the Jordan Bowl Hotel, a challenging 3.5 mile climb.

North Road Another option from Route 2 just outside Bethel Village is the North Road, which offers long, mostly flat stretches through land devoted to agriculture and forestry, with occasional views over the nearby Androscoggin River.

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A 21-mile jaunt through nearby Greenwood and Woodstock, just south of Bethel, will take you through some lovely farmland and along the shores of South and North ponds.

The Notches For longer treks, cyclists can ride through the scenic Grafton and Evans Notches, both off Route 2.

You can find information about other road rides and local mountain bike routes at Bethel Bicycle on Route 2 in Bethel or from the Chamber of Commerce in Bethel. Bethel Bicycle is a full service shop with expertise in all bicycle repairs, and most repair parts in stock. The shop also hosts group rides on Tuesday and Wednesday nights which can be a great way to find rides in the area. Call the shop at (207) 824-0100 for details.

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White Mountain National Forest

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The Forest features hiking trails, scenic drives, campgrounds, picnic areas, and overlooks that provide many options to get outdoors.

The White Mountain National Forest of New Hampshire is just a short drive from Bethel, and part of the WMNF is actually located in Maine,

Mount Washington, the highest mountain in the northeast, is less than an hour’s drive to the west of Bethel.

Closer to Bethel are the Crocker Pond and Evans Notch regions in what is sometimes called “the quiet corner of the White Mountain National Forest.” Here you will find peaceful places to camp, hike, explore, and reflect while enjoying a summer day in the forest, on a summit, or on the shore of a pond or brook.

Here’s an overview of some attractions near Bethel. For more information, visit www. fs.usda.gov/whitemountain or drop by the Androscoggin Ranger District, 300 Glen Rd.

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Scenic Drives Maine Route 113 is a State Scenic Byway winding through dense forest canopy leading up to the overlook at Evans Notch. Along the way are campgrounds, trailheads, the historic Brickett Place Wilderness Information Center, Wild River, and the Basin Pond Recreation Area.

Day Hikes Travel just a few miles south on Route 5 or west on Route 2 to reach trails closest to Bethel. Trails vary in difficulty and there’s something for everyone: easy family hikes

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Campgrounds The five campgrounds in the Evans Notch region offer quiet, wooded campsites, well water, garbage collection, and toilets. Call (877) 444-6777 (TTY (877) 833-6777) or visit recreation.gov.

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Wildlife Really lucky visitors may get to see a moose swim across a pond – it does happen! -- but more common is the sight of a moose wading along a shore, dunking its head to reach a tasty morsel. Stop by any of the ponds or streams in the national forest to look for moose and species of all sorts.

Migrating song birds stop by and offer vocal performances for anyone out and about on an early summer morning, while birds of prey are ever-present over the ponds, streams, and clearings.

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Biking The National Forest offers a variety of terrain for mountain bikers. Riding is allowed on all forest roads and trails except for trails within designated Wilderness, the Appalachian Trail, or roads and trails that are posted closed to bicycles.

Recreation Pass Wherever you go in the White Mountain National Forest, don’t forget your recreation pass. Many highuse trailheads and day-use areas in the National Forest require a recreation pass. Annual and Weekly Passes can be purchased locally at the Androscoggin Ranger District and at the Pleasant River Campground on Route 2 in West Bethel. There are also single day self-service pay stations at many trailheads. Most White Mountain National Forest lands are open and free of charge for your use and

enjoyment. Certain developed sites require payment of a recreation fee authorized via the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act. Ninty-five percent of fees paid through this Act stay local to help the Forest maintain high quality recreation facilities and trails (2012 Accomplishment Report).

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Explore Western Maine history

Located in the heart of the Broad Street Historic District, the Bethel Historical Society invites visitors to explore the area’s colorful past at its Museum of Regional History.

The Bethel Historical Society’s museum, library and archival collections include a broad range of materials documenting the rich heritage of western Maine and the White Mountain region of Maine and New Hampshire. The society’s two properties—the 1821 O’Neil Robinson House and the 1813 Dr. Moses Mason House—are listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and contain

nine period rooms and six exhibit galleries.

Throughout the year, the society provides a full calendar of lectures, exhibit openings, demonstrations, and educational activities for people of all ages. (Visit www.bethelhistorical.org for a listing of events.)

Overlooking the historic Bethel Hill common, the O’Neil Robinson House is one of the town’s most visible 19th century landmarks. Regularly changing exhibits, a wellstocked Museum Shop and the society’s administrative offices are located here.

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The Dr. Moses Mason House next door features a series of fully-furnished period rooms and two floors of Rufus Porter School murals that provide insight into how a prominent Bethel couple lived during the first half of the 19th century.

Also located in this building are the society’s research library and an exhibit hall where special summer exhibits are offered and which is used at other times for lectures and special programs.

The Bethel Historical Society is open year-round, Tuesday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; also Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m., during July and August. It is closed Sunday and Monday, and Nov. 1 through Thanksgiving Day. During July and August (and by appointment at other times), the society’s period house museum is regularly open for tours.

HISTORIC BETHEL COMMON-The Bethel Common, shown here in a 19thcentury photo, is the centerpiece of the town’s Historic District. Ringing the common are the 1913 Bethel Inn, the old opera house and the famous homes of the Bethel Historical Society. The gazebo, built in recent history, is a popular site for summer concerts and weddings. The common is also the location of the annual Mollyockett Days Festival in July. The Historical Society offers self-guided walking tours of the common and the village.

This summer, visitors will be able to view a new exhibition, “Stitched Together in Time and Place: Valentine Family Quilts,” as well as selected portions of the documentary film “Why Quilts Matter: History, Art & Politics”

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(acquisition made possible by the Florence Bickford Hastings Traditional Crafts Fund). The Society’s 2013 display, “In the Field & On the Homefront: Bethel During the Civil War” will also be on view throughout the year.

For more information, visit. bethelhistorical.org, call 207-824-2908/800-824-2910 or e-mail info@bethelhistorical.org.

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Tie the knot in Maine’s mountains A gazebo on a historic common, an old covered bridge, a mountaintop restaurant, and the 18th green on a beautiful golf course are just a few examples of the beautiful settings that draw brides and grooms to marry in the western mountains of Maine.

The Artist’s Covered Bridge on the Sunday River Road in Newry is a popular spot. The gazebo on the Bethel Common, next to the century-old Bethel Inn and across from Bethel’s historic district, is another.

For the more adventurous, options can include Table Rock ledge in Grafton Notch State Park, or a rock island in Greenwood’s North Pond.

Weddings can be built around a theme weekend that incorporates such activities as golf, canoeing, hiking or fly fishing. Sunday River Ski Resort and the Bethel Inn Resort and Country Club both have beautiful golf courses.

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All the arrangements can be made on a day trip to the Bethel area, where florists, cake makers, photographers, and reception sites are happy to work with couples.

For anyone planning a wedding at a public location, please check with the town office where the site is located regarding scheduling and other guidelines.

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In the six years since reopening in a new location (but in the same building), the town of Hanover’s little library has become a community center.

In addition to the obvious offerings - books and other media - it’s a one-stop destination for a crafts corner shop, coffee, bottle redemption and even fishing worms.

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The Gardner Roberts Memorial Library, located on Route 2 east of Bethel, has enjoyed a rebirth since the days when it was tucked into a tiny lot, squeezed up against the house next door, on the Howard Pond Road.

The library, built in 1884, was moved in 2007 to the Town Office property on Route 2.

Run by volunteers, the library is only open three days a week - but patrons and volunteers pack a lot of activity into those time slots.

Much of it relates to checking out books, of course, but there are also social and fundraising events.

As former volunteer librarian Barbara Stearns Gross said at the 2007 library dedication, the atmosphere at the library as far back as the 1950s has always been more casual than the stereotypical silence.

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“We didn’t believe in being quiet in the library,” she said.

That tradition continues today.

On Tuesday afternoons, for example, local women gather around the table in the center of the room for coffee, socializing and crafts work.

The crafts made there (and at home) are displayed in a corner and are sold to help pay library expenses.

The ‘corner’ was started two years ago after volunteers continued to get requests for them following sales at the annual Fall Festival fundraiser, Peg Susbury said.

“It’s been quite successful and we are able to make special orders of many items, for babies, children, adults, home decorations and holiday-specific decorations, for example,” she said.

On Wednesdays there’s the “Dollar Book Bakery” bake sale,

where everything is a dollar - except for the baked beans, which go for $2 a pint. “We also offer coffee,” said Susbury.

Then there are the more unusual fundraising activities.

People can drop off their redeemable bottles, which Bob Susbury returns and then gives the proceeds to the library.

More recently - since the closing of the nearby variety store - the library has begun offering refrigerated fishing worms for sale.

Another fundraiser is the annual Fall Festival in October, with craft, book and bake sales, lunch, and raffles.

Peg said the library volunteers and board are grateful for the support they receive.

“We may have a small corps of volunteers, but when we are in need, the community opens its heart and is at our doorstep,” she said. “How lucky we are.”

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An old train depot and a one-room school Visitors to Maine entering the state on Route 2 from New Hampshire will almost immediately have the chance to stop and experience a bit of local history in Gilead.

The Gilead Historical Society has brought back to life two of the town’s old buildings – one of which had moved far away for a significant period of time.

The 1851 Gilead Railroad Depot is believed to be the oldest rail-related structure in Maine and among the oldest in the United States.

Step inside and see the old pot-bellied stove where train travelers used to warm themselves as they waited. On the walls and in cases are many old photos showing rail travel from a bygone era.

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be used for other rail-related purposes until 1991. When the railroad decided to do away with the old depot, a historyminded purchaser bought and moved it to Auburn, Maine, some 60 miles away.

In 2011 the Gilead Historical Society moved it back to Gilead to society property and restored it.

Next door is the old oneroom Gilead Schoolhouse,

built in 1903. A visit inside reveals old pupil desks, maps, books and other items.

This building moved to its present location from a half mile down the road, where it stood originally as a school and was later used as a country store.

In 2009, when the state planned to reroute Route 2 right through the building, the historical society moved and restored it.

The buildings are open May through October on most Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and by appointment (call 207-836-2987).

Gilead is only 10 miles from Bethel Village, a short ride for anyone staying there.

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Summer/Fall Events Calendar Music and art flourish

Below is a sampling of the organized activities planned for this spring and summer in the Bethel area.

New events are added all the time, so for the latest information and listings, be sure to check out the Community Calendar in The Bethel Citizen.

Please see the PHONE / CONTACT DIRECTORY at the end of this calendar for all contact information not listed below.

MAY

The Bethel region has a variety of artists: painters, glass blowers, fiber artists, metal sculptors, wood carvers and many more. Their work can be found at area shops and at local summer festivals. Other artists, both local and visiting, fill the summer air with their music.

The village Common in Bethel is the scene of much artistic and musical activity. Early July brings the Bethel Art Fair (July 5) with exhibiting artists, live performers and delicious food.

Two weeks later the common comes alive again with arts, crafts and entertainment on MollyOckett Days (July 19 and 20), the biggest local festival of the season.

In August there’s a free bandstand concert series on the Common every Sunday.

Down Main Street from the Common, “Hoot Night” is a weekly open-mic event in the basement of an historic inn that draws talent from near and far.

For a listing of the many local art, music and cultural activities see the Calendar of Events in this publication or go to bethelmaine.com.

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10 Maine Wildlife Park: Wind Over Wings: This nonprofit educational service features magnificent birds who are unable to survive in their natural environment and who have overcome extraordinary obstacles. Meet and photograph a live golden eagle, kestrel, screech owl, and raven.

Contact: Maine Wildlife Park.

May 11-Dec 31 Exhibit: In the Field & on the Home Front: Bethel during the Civil War: Featuring artifacts, images and text, this exhibition explores Bethel’s place during the “War of the Rebellion.”

Robinson House. Contact: Bethel Historical Society.

12 Ellis River Riders: Monthly Membership Meeting. 7pm at the Andover Congregational Church.

Contact: Ellis River Riders.

17 Versatility Trail Challenge.

9am at Ellis River Riders show grounds on the Airport Road in Andover. For spectators we have bleachers next to the arena to watch the horse and rider teams go through the obstacles. Contact: Ellis River Riders.

17 Maine Wildlife Park: Endangered and Threatened Species: National Endangered Species Day is an opportunity for people of all ages to learn about the importance of protecting endangered species. Contact: Maine Wildlife Park.

18 Versatility Clinic with Debbie Little. Improve your horsemanship skills, build your horse’s confidence, and improve the trust between you and your horse.

Spectators are welcome to come and watch. Donations are encouraged.

9am to 3pm at the showgrounds on Airport Road in Andover. Contact: Ellis River Riders.

24 St. Nevers Day Sale. 9am3pm. Donated “Treasures” for sale on the lawn of the Hastings Homestead (corner of Mason and Broad streets).

Contact: Bethel Historical Society.

24 Faye Taylor Art Show.

10am-4pm at Dr. Moses Mason House. Featuring the art of students in Grades 1-6 in SAD44, and a special display of artwork created by adults from the Bethel area. Contact: Bethel Historical Society.

31 Maine Wildlife Park: Archery with Bryant Pond 4H Shooting Sports. Certified archery instructors will have equipment and targets to try your hand at this great family sport. Contact: Maine Wildlife Park.

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1 Showmanship Clinic: The Judge’s View. Contact: Ellis River Riders.

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6-8 Maine Canoe Symposium at Camp Winona, Moose Pond, Bridgton. Featured presentations are Friday-Dan Pelletier speaking on River Tripping and Saturday-Amy Lucas & Mary Catterlin speaking about Lake Michigan in a dugout canoe. Camp Winona occupies over 300 acres stretching more than a mile along the shores of Moose Pond. A camp rich in tradition, and a rustically beautiful place. Contact: Maine Canoe Symposium.

7 Maine Wildlife Park: LL Bean Camping and Discovery Schools.

Join LL Bean staff for a camping demonstration for families. Along with exhibits and displays about their popular Outdoor Discovery Schools adventures. Contact: Maine Wildlife Park.

7 Bryant Pond 4H Camp’s Youth Field Day-Open House: Join us for our 9th. Annual Youth Field Day. Bring the family, bring a friend, and come and explore many of our camp activities such as archery, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and much more!

Fish in our stocked trout pond, shoot on our rifle and shotgun ranges, and see the Warden Service with their K-9 unit. Contact: Bethel Chamber of Commerce.

8 Dedication and Ribbon Cutting: Mary E. Valentine Collections. Dedication and official opening at the Society’s Robinson House. Remarks and ribbon cutting, 2:00 pm; open house, 2:15 to 4:00 pm.

Contact: Bethel Historical Society.

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13-15 30th Annual American Lung Association Trek Across Maine. 3-day, 180 mile bicycle tour from the mountains of Sunday River Ski Resort to the scenic coastline in Belfast. Fun, challenging and rewarding weekend getaway. Checkin requirements available online.

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14 Western Dressage Clinic with Jim Badger. Contact: Ellis River Riders.

19-29 Theatre: What the Butler Saw. This classic British sex farce is full of seduction, catastrophe, and chaos.

Directed by Tom Littlefield. Contact: Oxford Hills Music & Performing Arts Association.

21 Ellis River Riders Game Show. Show starting at 9am Come watch the fun and enjoy a meal from our food booth. Contact: Ellis River Riders.

22 Ellis River Riders Open Show. 9am Spectators are welcome to come watch and our food booth will be open to enjoy a meal.

Contact: Ellis River Riders.

26 Hall Memorial Lecture: Civil War Soldiers’ Quilts. As a lead up to our summer exhibit, Pam Weeks, a quilt historian, appraiser and teacher, as well as Curator of the New England Quilt Museum, will present a program about Civil War soldiers’ quilts. Only sixteen such quilts are known to exist. During her talk, she will outline the origins of the U.S. Sanitary Commission at the beginning of the War; the roles women played on the home front and the battlefield; and feature the stories of fourteen authentic Civil War soldiers’ quilts. She will also reference the record book of the Ladies’ Union Aid Society of Bethel (1861-1863), which is in the collection of the Maine Historical Society. 7:30pm. Mason House. Contact: Bethel Historical Society.

28 Maine Wildlife Park: Meet Donn Fendler – “Lost on a Mountain in Maine”. Meet the man famous for becoming lost for nearly 2 weeks on Mt. Katahdin in 1939. Donn will autograph his books available at the Nature Store. There will also be survival demonstrations. Contact: Maine Wildlife Park.

29 Rotary Annual Auction and Yard Sale: This sale has something for everyone. Contact: Bethel Rotary Club.

JULY July 1-Aug 30 Summer Season Guided Tours of the Dr. Moses Mason House. Contact: Bethel Historical Society.

4 Fourth of July Community Picnic & Concert. This free event begins at 11:30am on the side lawn of the Dr. Moses Mason House (14 Broad Street). Bring your lunch and after the presentation of colors and the National Anthem, enjoy a twohour concert by the Portland Brass Quintet. Contact: Bethel Chamber of Commerce.

5 Ellis River Riders Open Show.

Contact: Ellis River Riders.

4-6 Bethel Art Fair: The 25th Annual Bethel Art Fair -- 70 of the finest artists and artisans of Maine & beyond featured with live entertainment and fine fare. Contact: Mahoosuc Arts Council.

5 Maine Wildlife Park: Fish on Ice. Join IFW Fish Culturist Ashley Malinowski to see and photograph several of the species of cold water fish we raise and stock statewide.

Learn about electrofishing and some of the fish tagging projects. Contact: Maine Wildlife Park.

Jul 5-Aug 30 Exhibit Opening: Stitched Together in Time and Place-Valentine Family Quilts:

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Held in conjunction with the opening of the “Mary E. Valentine Collections Wing” at the Society’s Robinson House, this colorful display features a variety of quilts dating from the 1860s to the 1970s, that were once owned or made by members of the Valentine family of Bethel. During the exhibit run, selected portions of the documentary film “Why Quilts Matter: History, Art & Politics”. Mason House 10am-4pm July 5&6 then Tue-Sat 1-4pm. Contact: Bethel Historical Society.

5-6 10th Annual Shy, Novice, and Closeted, Art Show. Shy, Novice & Closeted Art Show. 9am4pm. 18 High Street behind Key Bank.

An eclectic array of art and creations by those who consider themselves to be shy, closeted and/or novice artists. Participants of all ages from the Bethel region unearth a snippet of bravery and douse their fears and apprehensions in order to present their work to the public. Past displays have included photography, all paint mediums, metalwork, pen and ink, clay, wood carvings, poetry, fabric arts and more. Contact: Shy, Closeted, Novice Art Fair.

6 Ellis River Riders Game Show. Contact: Ellis River Riders.

10-13 45th Annual Norway Arts Festival 9am-4pm. Sidewalk fine arts show embellished by performances of dance, music, poetry and performance art. Contact: Western Maine Art Group.

12 Maine Wildlife Park: Meet the Gems of route 26. A consortium of 7 unique points of interest located along route 26 between Gray and S. Paris. Contact: Maine Wildlife Park.

12 Norway Triathlon. Swim .62 mi Lake Pennesseewassee, bike 11.6 miles, and run 3.38 miles. USAT sanctioned. Contact: Western Foothills Land Trust.

12-13 53rd Annual Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Festival. Saturday 9am5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm at Telstar High School. Dealers display and sell outstanding specimens, jewelry, rough gems and more. Eye-catching

fluorescent mineral booth. Hourly door prizes and grand prize drawn at end of show. Mineral swap Saturday at 5:30pm. Guided field trips to local mines both days. Contact: Oxford County Mineral and Gem Association.

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18-20 Waterford World’s Fair on Green Road, North Waterford (off Rt. 35/Valley Rd.). Agricultural events, displays and activities for the entire family in a relaxed, hometown atmosphere. Contact: Waterford World’s Fair.

19 Ellis River Riders Maine Barrel Racing Association Show.

Contact: Ellis River Riders.

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19-20 Mollyockett Day: Bethel Community Festival. Parade, arts and crafts fair, frog jumping contest, community band concert, ARTirondack chair auction & raffle, plenty of food & games, fireworks, and much more. ARTirondack Auction 2 pm. An auction of Adirondack chairs hand painted by the finest artists in Western Maine. A great day for all the family! Mollyockett Day is sponsored by the Mahoosuc Arts Council, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing programs in the arts to the greater Bethel area since 1986.

Contact: Bethel Area Chamber.

20 Ellis River Riders Game Show. Contact: Ellis River Riders.

21 Annual Mollyockett Day Road Classic. Start times - 8:30am at Bethel Village Common. Three race choices: 5-mile road race through Bethel countryside, 3-mile walk through village streets, 1-mile kids’ fun run for ages 14 and under. T-shirts and prizes. Contact: Bethel Area Chamber.

18-19 21st Annual New England Forest Rally. The fastest cars on dirt converge at Sunday River for two days of off road racing. newenglandforestrally.com. Contact: Sunday River Resort.

25-27 14th Annual New England Couples Golf Championship.

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around New England enjoy a lighthearted weekend and two day golf tournament. Whether you bring friends or plan to meet new ones, don’t miss this one of a kind event as we celebrate our 10th year! Fun-filled light-hearted 2-day golf tournament.

Contact: Bethel Inn Resort.

26 Yankee Brass Band Concert.

The band includes approximately 20 to 25 members who perform with period instruments, authentic reproductions of 19th century “uniforms,” and historically informed arrangements of music from the second half of the 19th century. 2pm Mason House Side Lawn. Contact: Bethel Historical Society.

26 Tough Mountain Challenge.

Mud races, military style obstacle courses, endurance races and much more. Contact: Sunday River Resort.

26-27 Maine Wildlife Park: The Ancient Ones. This group of re-enactors, in full period dress will, will set up a real Living History Camp from the late 1700s. They will put up a canvas tent and have demonstrations going on all day long, including fire starting, cooking, trading, tomahawk throwing, flint knapping, flintlock rifles, weaving, etc. Contact: Maine Wildlife Park.

27 Moore Park Art Show in Norway 9am-4pm. Features 50 fine artists and artisans, live music and fine fare plus children’s activities.

Contact: Western Maine Art Group.

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Contact: Bethel Inn and Resort.

1-3 Andover Olde Home Days Celebration. Parade, Antique car displays, exhibits, art & flower shows, crafts, firemen’s muster, horse shows, plenty of food and music. Contact: Bethel Area Chamber.

2 Ellis River Riders Night Game Show. Contact: Ellis River Riders.

3 Ellis River Riders Open Show.

Contact: Ellis River Riders.

3 Bethel Bandstand Concert Series on the Bethel Common. Free to the public. Rain site at Gould Academy’s Bingham Hall. Contact: Mahoosuc Arts Council.

4-8 Vacation Bible Adventure: “Weird Animals-Where Jesus Love is One-of-a-Kind”. God filled the world with a lot of crazy creatures...including you! When kids feel weird, different, or even lost in a crowd—nothing compares to the extraordinary love of Jesus. Contact: Bethel Alliance Church.

9-10 Maine Wildlife Park: Attean Memorial Pow Wow. Tribal representatives from Maine, New England & around the country will be at the park for two full days with native dancers, drummers, craft vendors, singers & traditional food booths. This year, don’t miss the NEW activities, food, music & Grand Entry presented each day. An exciting opportunity to learn more about Native American culture & heritage.

Contact: Maine Wildlife Park.

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9-10 MS Great Maine Getaway: Chose from 25 to 100 mile rides that will challenge and reward you like no other bicycling event. Register, collect contributions and use our powerful online fundraising tools. This is a fully supported event. You train, fundraise and we’ll take care of you during the event! An unforgettable ride. An unbelievable destination. A world Free of MS. Contact: National MS Society New England Chapter.

9 7th Annual Maine State Kids’ Triathlon. A non-competitive 100 yard swim, 3 mile bike, 1 mile run for ages 8-14. Start and finish at Angevine Park. Registration 1:30-2:30pm. Race starts at 3:00pm.

Contact: Bethel Area Chamber.

10 Bethel Bandstand Concert Series on the Bethel Common. Free to the public. Rain site at Gould Academy’s Bingham Hall. Contact: Mahoosuc Arts Council.

10 23rd Annual Maine State Triathlon/Aquabike. The 20th Annual Maine State Triathlon & Aquabike is a challenging race set on one of the most scenic courses in the east. It’s a sprint triathlon and very “do-able.” 750m swim, 24k cycle, 5.8k run. Individual age categories, team categories (male, female, mixed), novice, Athena, and Clydesdale categories. Prizes for winners and giveaways too. Contact: Bethel Area Chamber.

14-24 Theatre: Rough and Ready.

In this comic musical who knew that land swindles and secession could be so funny? Visit the small

gold rush town of Rough and Ready, California, which (briefly) seceded from the United States, putting their July Fourth celebration in jeopardy.

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Directed by Kenn Sawyer. Contact: Oxford Hills Music & Performing Arts Association.

16 Maine Wildlife Park.

Chainsaw Wildlife Artists. Join Maine chainsaw carvers Ron Carlson, Tim Pickett, Dan Burns, and Andrew Logan as they use chainsaws to create eagles, bears & more. Watch a block of wood become a work of art.

A variety of carvings will be on exhibit & for sale. Bring your cameras & your earplugs! Contact: Maine Wildlife Park.

17 Bethel Bandstand Concert Series on the Bethel Common. Free to the public. Rain site at Gould Academy’s Bingham Hall. Contact: Mahoosuc Arts Council.

21-23 38th Annual Trappers’ Convention on East Bethel Road.

Trapping demonstrations, fishing contests, coon dog trials, street dance with music and live auctions for both kids and adults. Contact: Bethel Chamber of Commerce.

22-Sept 2 Maine Wildlife Park: The Final Charge. A massive museum quality display showing two huge Bull Moose with locked antlers created by taxidermist Mark Dufresne.

Contact: Maine Wildlife Park.

23-24 Maine Wildlife Park.

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24 Bethel Bandstand Concert Series on the Bethel Common. Free to the public. Rain site at Gould Academy’s Bingham Hall. Contact: Mahoosuc Arts Council.

30 Maine Wildlife Park: Life of the Honeybee. Learn about the industrious life of the honey bee, & the role of the beekeeper. Parts of the bee hive & beekeeping equipment will be on display; & experienced bee keepers will answer your questions.

Contact: Maine Wildlife Park.

30 Ellis River Riders Open Show. Contact: Ellis River Riders.

30 Maine Wildlife Park: Landscaping for Wildlife with Skillin’s Greenhouses. Expert native landscaping staff will be on hand with a wide selection of native shrubs, small trees & other plants that are hardy & attractive, while providing food & shelter for our birds & other wildlife. Fall is a great time to plant, & these quality plants are on sale & ready to install into your yard or landscape. Contact: Maine Wildlife Park.

31 Ellis River Riders Game Show. Contact: Ellis River Riders.

31 Bethel Bandstand Concert Series on the Bethel Common. Free to the public. Rain site at Gould Academy’s Bingham Hall. Contact: Mahoosuc Arts Council.

31 Sammy Chapman Golf Classic and Music Tribute.

Inaugural golf tournament followed by an afternoon and evening of live music by local musicians including Denny Breau, Brad Hooper and Chad Porter. An event not to be missed... stay tuned for more details. Contact: Bethel Inn Resort.

SEPTEMBER 6 Maine Wildlife Park: Rick Charette Concert. As a singer/ songwriter he has been capturing the hearts & spirits of young & old alike.

Many songs will be about Maine’s wild animals. Contact: Maine Wildlife Park.

7 Maine Wildlife Park: National Grandparents Day. The first Sunday after Labor Day was signed into law by President Jimmy Carter.

Free admission for Grandparents accompanied by their grandchildren.

Contact: Maine Wildlife Park.

9 2014 Fall Pro-Am Golf Festival. 21st annual, this event has attracted players from across New England and as far away as Florida.

Come enjoy a unique Pro-am event with entertainment and some of the top golf professional in New England.

It’s not just a golf tournament, it’s a golf festival with over $17,000 in cash and prizes! Contact: Bethel Inn Resort.

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10-13 Oxford County Fair.

Livestock, animal pulling events, midway, crafts, exhibits and harness racing track. Contact: oxfordcountyfair.com.

11 Bethel Historical Society Annual Meeting. A 6:30pm pot-luck supper will precede the Society’s Annual Meeting at 7:30pm, during which officers and trustees for 20142015 will be elected. Following the Meeting, Dean B. Bennett, UMF Professor Emeritus, author, illustrator, and national award winning environmental activist, will present “In Banjo Time: History and Music of the 4-String Roaring Twenties Banjo.”

Howe Exhibit Hall, Dr. Moses Mason House. Mason House exhibit hall.

Contact: Bethel Historical Society.

13 Ellis River Riders Game Show. Contact: Ellis River Riders.

14 Ellis River Riders Open Show. Contact: Ellis River Riders.

20 Two Fly Contest. Fishermen fly-cast from 6am to 2pm on the Upper Androscoggin River trying to catch the largest and most brook, rainbow and brown trout with the use of only two flies. After the contest there is a drift boat parade up Main Street and around the common followed by the awarding of trophies and prizes. Contact: Upper Andro Angler’s Alliance.

20 Lecture: The Wilderness Act at 50. Join us as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act with an illustrated program by David Govatski, a forester and environmental consultant from Jefferson, NH, who worked for the U.S. Forest Service for more than thirty years. During his

presentation, Govatski will focus on Wilderness areas in the nearby White Mountain National Forest, including the 14,000-acre Caribou-Speckled Mountain Wilderness, which lies entirely in Maine. Mason House 1:30pm. Contact: Bethel Historical Society.

20 Bethel Harvest Fest and Chowdah Cook-off. Mostly a Saturday event, but some Friday and Sunday items. An old-fashioned fun fall festival including “chowdah” cookoff, arts & crafts fair, apple pie contest, farmers’ market, bike tours, chainsaw carving, horse-drawn wagon rides and more. Contact: Bethel Area Chamber.

26, 27 & 28 Therapeutic Massage Presents: Radical Wholeness A weekend workshop with Philip Shepherd, author of New Self, New World. Learn and explore methods to reunite conscious thinking with deep-dwelling intelligence of the body. Friday the 26th at 7pm there will be a lecture open to the public, $15 donation. Downtown Bethel.

Workshop the 27th 10am-5pm, and 28th 11am-6pm. Lunch provided.

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27 Maine Wildlife Park: North Woods Law Day. Meet the Maine Game Wardens of the popular Animal Planet TV show “Northwood’s Law”. At least 8 of this season’s wardens, some with their canines, will be on hand to sign autographs and have their photos taken. Contact: Maine Wildlife Park.

28-Oct 5 Fryeburg Fair. The Fair offers an incredible array of food, entertainment, and rides and has over 3,000 animals. Contact: fryeburgfair. com.

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2 Lecture: Daniel E. Heywood: His Place in the Tapestry of Wildlife Conservation. Dr. William B. Krohn, Emeritus Professor of Wildlife Ecology, will introduce attendees to the adventures and accomplishments of Daniel E. Heywood (1869-1911), who was born and raised on a farm on the southwest shore of Umbagog Lake near the Maine/New Hampshire border. Mason House 7:30pm.

Contact: Bethel Historical Society.

11 Ellis River Riders Special Fun Day Show. Contact: Ellis River Riders.

11 15th Annual North American Wife Carrying Championship. The North American Wife Carrying Championship draws thousands of spectators to the grasscovered slopes of Sunday River each fall and receives world-wide media attention as teams compete for fame, fortune, and a chance to compete at the World Championships in Finland the following summer. Contact: Sunday River Resort.

11-12 Sunday River Fall Festival. A weekend of activities at South Ridge Base Lodge during peak foliage that includes a free outdoor concert, the Blue Mountain Arts and Crafts Fair, a season kick-off party, the North American Wife Carrying Championship, BBQ’s and more.

Contact: Sunday River Resort.

17-18 Maine Wildlife Park.

Halloweenfest. Celebrate Halloween in 2 nights of fun with the Park’s native wildlife! Park staff & volunteers will stop at nothing to give you & your family NEW scares & fun! Don’t miss

NEW Halloween displays, Haunted Hay Rides, Games, Contests, Huge Door Prizes & more! Wear your costumes!

Contact: Maine Wildlife Park.

24-25 Annual Bethel Outing Club Ski Sale. New and used equipment, clothing, for alpine, Nordic, snowboard, and other winter sports.

Contact: Bethel Outing Club.

Contact Directory 2014

BETHEL ALLIANCE CHURCH 251 Walker’s Mill, Bethel, ME 04217 (207) 824-2289 bethelalliancechurch.org • bethelcma@yahoo.com BETHEL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 8 Station Place, Bethel, ME 04217 (207) 824-2282 (800) 442-5826 bethelmaine.com • info@bethelmaine.com BETHEL HISTORICAL SOCIETY 10-14 Broad St., Bethel, ME 04217 (207) 824-2908 bethelhistorical.org • info@bethelhistorical.org BETHEL INN RESORT On the Common • P.O. Box 49, Bethel, ME 04217 bethelinn.com • info@bethelinn.com (207) 824-2175 or (800) 654-0125 BETHEL OUTDOOR ADVENTURE & CAMPGROUND 121 Mayville Road, Bethel, ME 04217 betheloutdooradventure.com info@betheloutdooradventure.com (207) 824-4224 or (800) 533-3607

MAINE CANOE SYMPOSIUM c/o Winona Camps, 35 Winona Rd., Bridgton, ME 04009 Reservations: (207) 647-3721 Information: (207) 892-3121 mainecanoesymposium.org • winonacamps.com mcs@canoemaine.com MAINE WILDLIFE PARK 56 Game Farm Road • Gray, ME 04039 mainewildlifepark.com mainewildlifepark@maine.rr.com (207) 657-4977, ext. 1 NATIONAL MS SOCIETY GREATER NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER Sean MacWilliam • 800-526-8890 OXFORD COUNTY MINERAL & GEM ASSOCIATION oxfordcountymineralandgemassociation.blogspot.com OXFORD HILLS MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS ASSOCIATION ohmpaa.org

ELLIS RIVER RIDERS Airport Rd., Andover, ME Most shows begin at 9am. Shows free to spectators. Parking, seating and food available. ellisriverriders.com • info@ellisriverriders.com (207) 392-2381.

FRYEBURG FAIR fryeburgfair.com • info@fryeburgfair.org (207) 935-3268 • Camping: (207) 935-2912 MAHOOSUC ARTS COUNCIL (207) 824-3575 mahoosucarts.org • info@mahoosucarts.org MAHOOSUC LAND TRUST 18 Mayville Rd., Bethel, ME 04217 Garden Tour Info: Becky Seacrest (207) 824-3806 • mahoosuc.org/events.html

SHY, CLOSETED, NOVICE ART FAIR Contact Janet Willie 824-3889 or Faye Russell 836-2677 If you’ve worked up a snippet of bravery, you may submit artwork to Janet by July 3rd .

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Where to

Eat in the Area

The small-town Bethel area boasts more than its share of restaurants. After a day of sightseeing or recreating in the beautiful Western Maine mountains, you can choose from fine or casual American cuisine at more than a dozen local restaurants. Want ethnic options? Try a Chinese, Italian or Korean/ Japanese restaurant. And for pizza lovers, there are more than a half-dozen menus offered. The Bethel area has something for everyone’s taste.

22 Broad Street at the Gideon Hastings House

“One of the best BBQ joints in the state. It is a perfect roadside dive, just as BBQ shacks should be... you just can’t help but stop the car as the smell of slow cooked pork and beef brisket permeate the air around you... Overall I think this is arguably the best BBQ I have had in Maine and I will certainly be a repeat customer when I’m in town.”

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22 Broad Street, Bethel (207) 824-3496 Authentic Italian fare with warm and friendly hospitality in the heart of Bethel. Enjoy appetizers and cocktails in our Martini Bar and parlour rooms.

Bethel Inn Resort On the Common, Bethel (207) 824-2175 Featuring a seasonal menu with fresh seafood, Prime Rib, fresh Maine Lobster, and more. Enjoy candlelight dining and great views of the golf course and surrounding mountains, all in a comfortable setting. Reservations suggested. Breakfast 7:30-9:30am midweek, and 7-10am weekends, dinner is served Friday and Saturday 5:30-9pm

The Jolly Drayman at the Briar Lea 150 Mayville Road, Bethel (207) 824-4717 Cozy English pub. Offering a great selection of draught beers, bottled beers, wines, and a fully stocked bar. Our menu offers a selection of British, Indian and American favorites. The Jolly Drayman Pub has a AAA 3 Diamond rating and has been recognized by Yankee Magazine’s “Best of New England”, Down East Magazine, Bon Appetit, and many more.

Kowloon Village Chinese Restaurant 188 Main Street, Bethel (207) 824-3707 Serving Chinese, Szechuan and Hunan cuisine, full bar. American dishes are also available. You can either dine in or take-out.

Maurice Restaurant Francais

109 Main Street, South Paris (207) 743-2532 151 Main Street, Bethel Delicious continental cuisine at affordable (207) 824-2174 prices. Open for dinner Tuesday-Sunday at Enjoy classic French-inspired bistro food 4pm. Lunch Tuesday-Friday 11am-1:30pm. (such as our signature salmon in sorrel sauce, Sunday breakfast buffet 8-10:30am. Sunday quiches and pâté), plus a selection of SudBrunch 11am-2pm. bury Inn classics including duck, seafood and steak entrées. Choose from our new bistro bar Millbrook Tavern & Grille Downstairs at the Bethel Inn room or the classic New England feel of our On the Common, Bethel porch or dining room.

(207) 824-2175 Crosstone Restaurant Open for lunch, dinner, and late for cocktails & Conference Center with dinner specials nightly. Offering Route 26, Woodstock fresh seafood, steaks, and burgers with an (207) 674-2932 extensive lighter fare menu of soups, salads, A family friendly menu that includes steak, sandwiches, and more. seafood, baskets, burgers, Blue Plate Specials, Mill Hill Inn/Studio Bistro Bar a kids’ menu, and more. Summer hours are 15 L’Auberge Lane, Off the Common, Bethel 7am - 1pm and 4 - 8pm, 7 days a week. Eat (207) 824-3241 in/Take out.

Casual Dining, Cocktails, (wines, unique DiCocoa’s Market & Bakery beers), Private Parties, Weddings in a Unique Corner of Main & Vernon Street, Bethel and Eclectic Setting, Gardens, Art, Pottery and (207) 824-6386 Culinary Events. Rooms are available 7 days Local foods! Made from scratch pastries and a week. gelato, organic espresso, teas, and sodas.

Pat’s Pizza Stop in for a tasty meal, snack, or pick up Route 2, Across from Rite Aid, Bethel something to go!

(207) 824-3637 Inman’s Diner & Dairy Bar Some tasty samples of our six-page menu: Route 2 West, Bethel Salad Pizzas are favorites with six salad (207) 824-4626 choices, Chicken fingers and fries for the little Family friendly diner and dairy bar speciallogger, Steak-Loaded Subs, Italian Subs, and izing in traditional American fare, pizza, Roll-up sandwiches, a full bar, and we also ofsandwiches, seafood, burgers, vegetarian, ice fer gluten-free dough and gluten-free beer. cream treats, and more. Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Eat in, takeout, & delivery.

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Rooster’s Roadhouse

Suds Pub

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The Sudbury Inn

Route 2, 159 Mayville Road, Bethel (207) 824-0309 Dining for the entire family! Featuring Maine LOBSTER & SEAFOOD, char-grilled steaks n’ chops, New England specialties, pizza, burgers, dinner salads, and a great kids menu. Fun, casual and affordable!

Reservations accepted for any size party. Daily specials offered. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.

Catering services available.

151 Main Street, Bethel (207) 824-2174 Suds Pub is THE Bethel restaurant for pizza. We also have a huge selection of pub grub, including our award winning chili, chowder and apple pie, plus 29 beers on tap - the largest choice of New England beers in Western Maine. Suds is open seven days a week from 11:30 am. Food, including take-out, is served until 9:30 pm (10 pm at weekends). Beverages, live music (Thursday through Saturday) and good cheer are available until the wee hours.

Main Street, Andover (207) 392-2253 Home cookin’, baking from scratch!

Friday nights: prime rib night.

Saturday nights: pizza buffet. Open 6:30am-2pm Tuesday-Thursday, 6am-8pm Friday and Saturday, 7am-2pm Sunday.

151 Main Street, Bethel (207) 824-2174 Along with Suds Pub, we were recommended as “where to eat” by the New York Times in January 2013. Dinner choices, from Sudbury classics like our awardwinning clam chowder, roasted duckling and broiled seafood sampler to Maine lobster and wicked good homemade desserts, the Sudbury Inn offers delicious food and great service in our cozy dining room or on the scenic glassed porch overlooking Main Street.

Open from 5.30 until 9 pm.

S.S. Milton 43 Main Street, Bethel (207) 824-2589 Serving classic American Cuisine with a down-home touch. We pride ourselves with offering one of the most varied menus in the Bethel area -- everything from Lobster and Rack of Lamb to Steak, Chicken, and Pasta.

The Loon’s Nest at Kezar Lake Marina 219 West Lovell Road, Lovell (207) 925-1911 Full-service restaurant with upper and lower decks overlooking the lake, indoor air-conditioned dining, and an additional take-out window.

Featuring our famous Blobsters appetizer, seafood, burgers, pizza, and more.

Thai Smile 2 41 Main Street, Route 2, Mexico (207) 364-2710 Thai specialties, noodles, curry, sushi, and stir fry. Lunch specials from $8.95. Open daily 11am-10pm.

Heat & Eat/Take-Out Good Food Store & Catering Company Route 2, Bethel (207) 824-3754 Daily lunch specials, heat & eat foods for dinner, catering & chef service. Gourmet coffees and teas, cookies, cakes, sweet things, great salads and sandwiches, including vegetarian options, and heat-andeat meals.

Smokin Good BBQ Route 2, Bethel (207) 824-4PIG Dry rubbed with secret spices, our meats are smoked in a timehonored method, using only local hardwood, at a very low heat, for a long time. All of our sides are made from scratch, prepared in our unique style. Open ThursdaySunday 11:30-7.

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Chapman Inn

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Shops & Services Directory Activities

Northern Waters Outfitters Canoe & Kayak At the Bridge in Errol, NH 603-482-3817 see our ad on page 6 Saco Bound Route 302, Center Conway, NH 603-447-2177 see our ad on page 6 Sunday River Ski Resort Skiway Road, Newry, ME 1-800-543-2SKI see our ad on pages 16 & 17

Deer Meadow Farm Route 26, West Paris, ME 207-674-2819 see our ad on page 8 Kezar Lake Marina 219 West Lovell Road Lovell, ME 207-925-3000 see our ad on page 22

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Barker Brook Kennels Boarding & Grooming 120 Sunday River Road Bethel, ME 207-357-BARK see our ad on page 10

Hungry Hollow Rt. 26, West Paris, ME 207-674-3012 see our ad on page 30

The Ballroom Main St, Harrison, ME 207-583-6964 theballroomharrison.com see our ad on page 14

Antiques William Doyle Antiques Furniture & Collectibles Rt. 5, 999 Main St Center Lovell, ME 207-925-1279 see our ad on page 24

Bait & Tackle Bethel Bait Tackle & More 7 Mechanic Street Downtown Bethel 207-824-HUNT (4868) see our ad on page 9

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Cleaning Service ServiceMaster Rt. 26, Oxford, ME 207-539-4452 • 800-244-7630 see our ad on page 31

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DiCocoa's

Market & Bakery 207. 824. 6386 cafedicocoa.com Corner of Main & Vernon Streets, Bethel

Decorating Bolster’s Decorating South Paris, ME • 207-743-9202 see our ad on page 9

Florist, Farm & Garden Pooh Corner Farm 436 Bog Rd., West Bethel, ME 207-836-FARM (3276) see our ad on page 15

Furniture Rustics 32 Parkway Plaza, Bethel, ME 207-824-0638 see our ad on page 32

Gem Shop Sunday River Gems 251 Sunday River Rd, Off Route 2, Bethel, ME 207-824-3414 srgems@megalink.net see our ad on page 21

Golf Bethel Inn Resort On the Common, Bethel, ME 207-824-2175 see our ad on the inside back cover

Grocer Good Food Store & Catering Company Route 2, Bethel, ME 207-824-3754 see our ad on page 26

Guide Service Orion Outfitters & Guide Service Canoeing, fishing, hunting 603-401-1802 see our ad on page 9

Hardware & Building Supplies 3rd Generation Flooring Eric Melanson • Bethel, ME 207-890-2130 see our ad on page 31 Western Maine Supply Cross St., Bethel, ME 207-824-2139 • 800-858-2139 see our ad on page 11

Healthcare Bethel Family Health Center 32 Railroad St., Bethel, ME 207-824-2193 800-287-2292 see our ad on page 4 Bridgton Hospital Hospital Drive, Bridgton, ME 207-647-4232 see our ad on page 12

Historic Sites & Museums Bethel Historical Society 10-14 Broad St., Bethel, ME 207-824-2908 800-824-2910 see our ad on page 9

Jewelers Harvest Gold Gallery Route 5, Center Lovell, ME 207-925-6502 see our ad on page 24 Mountain Jewelers 57 Main Street, Bethel, ME 207-824-3030 see our ad on page 21 Sunday River Gems 251 Sunday River Rd, Off Route 2, Bethel, ME 207-824-3414 srgems@megalink.net see our ad on page 21

Ladies Clothing Carlisles Congress St., Rumford, ME 207-364-2581 • 1-888-231-3533 see our ad on page 25

Ruthie’s 88 Main St., Bethel, ME 207-824-2989 see our ad on page 10

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DMC Livery Service 51 Main St., South Paris, ME 207-576-4750 see our ad on page 15

Massage Healing Touch Therapeutic Massage 161 Main St., Bethel, ME 207-824-5445 see our ad on page 13 Therepeutic Massage 18 High St., Bethel, ME 207-824-3889 see our ad on page 19

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Pools & Spas Hill Top Pools & Spas 255 Bethel Rd., West Paris, ME 207-674-3060 see our ad on page 30 Whittemore Pool & Spa Management 86 Common Rd., Dixfield, ME 207-491-7713 see our ad on page 8

Supermarket

Linda Clifford, Scottish & Irish Merchant 91 Main St., Bethel, ME 207-824-6560 see our ad on page 18 Sport Thoma 28 Mayville Rd., Bethel, ME 207-824-2266 see our ad on the inside front cover

Bethel Foodliner 72 Main St, Bethel, ME 207-824-2121 see our ad on page 31

Woodworking Carver’s Woodworking 420 Grover Hill Rd., Bethel, ME 207-824-3125 207-215-5326 cell see our ad on page 9

Shops Bear Country Powersports 54 Main St, Errol, NH 603-482-3370 see our ad on page 5 Grand View Country Store Yarn Shop 89 US Route 2, Randolph, NH 603-466-5715 see our ad on page 14 Kedar Quilts Rt. 35, Waterford, ME 207-583-6182 • 888-583-6182 see our ad on page 4

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Good Food Store & Catering Company goodfoodbethel.com Phoenix House & Well phoenixhouseandwell.com

Franklin Savings Bank franklinebranch.com

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Western Maine Supply westernmainesupply.com

Campgrounds Grafton Notch Campground campgrafton.com Littlefield Beaches littlefieldbeaches.com Stony Brook Campground stonybrookrec.com

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32 Parkway Plaza Bethel

207-824-0638

www.rusticsmaine.com

32 Summer in Western Maine

Pooh Corner Farm poohfarm.com

Guide Service

Maine Street Realty mainestreetrealty.com Sunday River Real Estate sundayriverrealty.com Wild River Realty wildriverrealty.com

Orion Outfitters & Guide Service orionoutfitters.net

Rentals

Bethel Family Health Center a Healthreach Community Center healthreachchc.org Bridgton Hospital bridgtonhospital.org

Shopping

Furniture Rustics rusticsmaine.com

Decorating

Healthcare

Dining 22 Broad St. at the Gideon Hastings House 22broadstreet.com Bethel Inn Resort bethelinn.com Crosstone Restaurant crosstonerestaurant.com Good Food Store & Catering Company goodfoodbethel.com Jolly Drayman at Briar Lea Inn briarleainn.com Rooster’s Roadhouse roostersroadhouse.com Smokin Good BBQ smokingoodbarbecue.com

Four Seasons Realty fourseasonsrealtyme.com Mahoosuc Realty mahoosucrealty.com

Jewelers Harvest Gold Gallery harvestgoldgallery.com Mountain Jewelers mtnjewelers.com

Livery Service DMC Livery Service dmcliveryservice.com

Four Seasons Property Management and Rentals fourseasonsrealtyme.com Bethel Historical Society bethelhistorical.org Kedar Quilts kedarquilts.com Linda Clifford, Scottish & Irish Merchant lindaclifford.com Sport Thoma sportthoma.com Sunday River Gems email:srgems@megalink.net

C ommunit y Grows Here

Building

Bethel Inn Resort bethelinn.com

Florist/Greenhouse & Garden Center

Real Estate Agencies

McLaughlinGarden & Homestead

Bank

Country Clubs

The Sudbury Inn thesudburyinn.com

Historic Garden & Homestead open daily, donations 207-743-8820 appreciated. For Gift Shop & Plant Sale hours, www.McLaughlinGarden.org tours, programs and events, visit our website. 97 Main Street, South Paris, Maine 04281

Complete & Affordable

Golf and Family Getaways in Maine’s White Mountains

Whether it’s an overnight or a day visit, come experience our classic New England resort in the heart of historic Bethel

❖ Country elegant resort accommodations

Air conditioned rooms and luxury townhomes also available.

❖ Fine dining "Award of Excellence"

~ Wine Spectator

Fine dining in a comfortable atmosphere, offering 10 entrée selections from fresh Seafood, Maine Lobster & Prime Rib with the area's most extensive wine selection.

❖ Casual dining at The Millbrook Tavern and Grille

Serves lunch, dinner open late for cocktails daily with indoor and Terrace seating. Live weekend entertainment, casual and family friendly.

❖ Golf on our 18 hole championship course

A challenging layout for all abilities with great mountain views.

❖ Over 200 acres of resort activities

Health club, heated outdoor pool, whirlpool, saunas fitness center, tennis, lake house activities, Spa Services and more!

Complete Resort Getaways from

$149 for Two

Fine and Casual Dining Open Daily for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

with Breakfast Kids stay FREE!

ON THE COMMON

(800) 654-0125 (207) 824-2175 www.bethelinn.com

“Among the 25 best places in the U.S. to host an unforgettable family gathering” ~ Travel & Leisure Magazine

16 Parkway, Bethel ME

207-824-2771

mahoosucrealty.com

info@mahoosucrealty.com

Holidae House Inn $505,000

Village Area Home $174,900

Restored 1870 Farmhouse $275,000

Private 4 Bedroom $329,000

6 Unit - Bethel $599,000

Minutes to the Mountain $269,000

Riverfront Chalet-New! $309,000

Mt Abram Chalet $275,000

Meadow & Mtn Views $179,000

Under Construction! $389,500

Beautiful Custom Home $379,900

New! Powder Ridge $365,000

Hutchinson Pond Cabin $339,000

Under Construction! $319,900

South Pond Shores $329,000

South Pond Access $375,000

Village Area Home $225,000

Beach Access $387,900

Sunday River Road $270,000

Powder Ridge $335,000

Spectacular Views & Home $444,000

North Pond Cabin $208,000

Riverfront Farmhouse $469,000

Great Location, Will View $329,000

Restaurant - Bethel $459,900

Commercial - Bethel $549,000

Greenwood Ski House $249,000

Ideal Vacation Home $252,900

Get-A-Way Cabin $125,000

Mountainside Home $750,000

Paradise Road Home $530,000

New Chalet! $224,900

Outstanding Ski House $549,000

Birch Woods Cabin $329,900

So. Exposure 4Bdrm $264,000

Village Home $185,000

Farmhouse - Route 2 $299,000

Sunday River Inn $850,000

Commercial Opportunity $279,000

Lake Christopher $479,000

Private Chalet - 20 acres $499,000

Log Home - 18 Acres $425,000

Visit MahoosucRealty.com or stop by our office at 16 Parkway in Bethel to view all listings.

Book Your Next Vacation

888-310-2771

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