Bethel Living Issue #30 - December 2018 / January 2019

FREE • Issue 30 December 2018 / January 2019

Bethel LIVING The Local Hub in Greenwood with Dara Turgeon and Josh Morton

An Update from Mt Abram with Bob Harkins

Maine Mountain Hospitality Mountain View, Trail’s End, the T-Bar Tavern, and the Grand Victorian Inn

Carter’s X-C Ski Shop & Ski Center with Anne Carter

Winter Warmer Recipes

Pan Seared Duck with Malbec-Golden Raisin Jus and a Gingerbread Martini

PLUS a Listing of Local Events

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Publisher’s Note An amazingly snowy November has brought joy and commerce early to our Western Maine Hills. Although the shoveling and plowing has begun a bit soon, the peaks and valleys are covered deep with snow — providing great cheer at the local ski areas — while x-c skiers and snowshoers gambol through the woods with broad smiles upon their faces.

Fun things to do this December and January: Visit The Local Hub for Burger Night or Noodle Night and cozy up to the pellet stove with a cold, fresh draft. Check out the makeover of the Grand Victorian Inn on Main Street, then dine on lobster up at Mountain View in Trail’s End at the base of Sunday River. Grab a fat bike or some x-c skis and explore all the new trails at Carter’s X-C Ski Center by day, followed by an evening at home tackling the delicious recipes for Pan Seared Duck with MalbecGolden Raisin Jus and Ed’s Gingerbread Martini from Bill at 22 Broad Street.

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The Local Hub with Dara Turgeon and Josh Morton

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t one time — not too long ago — the only reason to exit the flow of cars on Route 26 while traveling through that small bump in the road known as Locke Mills was to pick up a bag of fudge and a piece of Maine kitsch. But Dara Turgeon knew that Maine had more to offer than pine tie racks, so she opened The Local Hub five years ago with a mission to peddle many of the fine sundries and food items produced by the local craftspeople and farmers in this area. Now, as passersby drop in to stock up on fresh produce, poultry and meat, they often make a point to do so around dinner time on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday night for the chance to savor a new Specialty Dinner, one of the best kept secrets around!

But first - here’s a little bit about the market end of things. The experience starts with a feast for the eyes as a rotating display featuring an artist of the month decorates the walls around the cozy store. To the left is honey, to the right are soaps, chaga, and dried mushrooms, as well as greens, spring mix, cabbage, kale and organic maple syrup. Farms such as Mountain Meadow Farms, Abbot’s Farm and Ellis River Farm provide the aforementioned as well as rotating produce, Dunham Farms provides Gluten-Free bread and Carter’s Farm beef and pork are all on sale at their freshest and ripest peak. There are sundries, wines, baked goods, soups, sandwiches, pizzas, dairy items, coffees and teas. Fresh prepared foods such as macaroni and cheese, chicken piccata, meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, chicken and veggie pot pies made from scratch are always in the cooler and ready to go.

And now for the reveal: Josh Morton, culinary mastermind, has made Specialty Dinner Nights the latest rage — with Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights each having a different theme.

Josh started his culinary career about 20 years ago at the Iron Horse Bar & Grill, which was built in train cars behind the current Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce. He then moved to California and worked in the Natural Food industry for a decade, becoming a cheese and food buyer in the San Fransisco area. His current passion, however, is creating comfort food to bring this community together for a weekly celebration of flavors.

Thursday night is Burger Night, with sweet potato/black bean veggie burgers or local Carter beef burgers on homemade sesame buns. From there patrons can add bacon, spicy thousand island dressing, cheeses, a farm fresh egg, micro greens, sautéed mushrooms, roasted red peppers and so much more — all making for some super tall burgers.

Friday night is Taco Night with soft and hard corn, soft wheat and gluten-free shells.

Endless filling choices of Carter’s ground beef, house seasoned chicken, fish, brisket, shredded carrot, carne asada, shrimp, pulled pork, mango salsa, goat and many other cheeses, avocado, pickled onion, red onion, chili aioli and hoisin barbecue sauce make the flavor permutations dizzying. A tasty side of fresh slaw, and queso dip with peppers and other veggies are available.

Saturday Night is Noodle or Pho Night, again with local ingredients as fresh as can be. Diners choose vegetarian pho or a ginger chicken broth with pork broth occasionally available.

Make it your own with ingredients such as carrots, pickled ginger, shiitake mushrooms, cabbage and a mix of steamed, raw or pickled veggies. Shrimp, chicken, delicious sesame garlic Asian meatballs, glass noodles, ramen,

FMI on the Local Hub call 207-875-0011, visit them on Facebook and see localhubmaine.com marinated egg, pickled radishes, pickled red onions, charred bok choy, green onions and cilantro fill out the extensive choices. Deep broth flavor surrounds each diner’s favorite ingredients to create a richness usually found only in large cities. A small bar with local beers on tap rounds out a delightful evening.

Eat in or take away — The Local Hub will fill you with good food while surrounded by a community of great people, making a stop in Locke Mills the new must do!

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An Update from

Mt Abram with Bob Harkins, General Manager

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A new era for the little mountain that could

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his season’s early snow storms were welcomed by all and sundry, but none more so than the new owners of — and all the folks that live, work and love to slide on — the little mountain that could: Mt Abram. Last year’s variable weather left the finances thin and the outlook for reopening more than a bit precarious. In stepped a new ownership group to pump new energy and ideas in the mountain. The group includes current owner Rob Lally and family, being joined by Ken Knudson and family, Vaughn Clark and family, Tim Walker and family and John Carroll and family. This group of folks are representative of families that have stayed with Mt. Abram for a long time, and bring some much needed capital to the mountain their families love. The ultimate goal of the new group is to create a sustainable model so that Mt. Abram remains open for all to enjoy.

And, of course, what good is a lot of snow without the proper equipment? A $350,000 investment for a state-of-the-art Prinoth Bison X groomer will provide sweet corduroy for all levels of skiers. The Bison X has all the bells and whistles. It’s a park machine — a monster, a beast, the latest and greatest, according to Bob Harkins, the second year general manager. Snowmaking updates include new hydrants, new valves, new guns, and oodles of new hose.

As snowmaking crews move across the mountain they no longer need to stop and drain the system, which used to take a whole shift; the new upgrades bring efficiencies that will result in more and better snow coverage.

With all these new happenings, the biggest bulletin is truly the newly moderated ticket prices - at $29 for Thursdays and Fridays, $49 for Saturdays, and $39 for Sundays, the whole family can ski and have cash left over to enjoy the great food offerings in the lodge. There will be brunches and Thursday night pizza fests, a new menu, apres ski soloists and a band every now and then. There’s a new deck out front with a grill shack soon to be added, and new tables will expand seating in the dining area.

Opening day is scheduled for December 15th and the mountain will be fully ready to host all their long time patrons, as well as those looking for an exciting new ski experience. Mt Abram is family oriented, affordable and fun, with a sense of community that harks back to a simpler time. And with 51 trails, 5 lifts, 1,150 vertical feet, challenging black diamond trails and a special area just for new skiers Mt Abram may not be such a little mountain after all!

Bob says one thing that has not changed are the great people that make the mountain shine — from new Chef Paul Pinkston, who has

some fresh kitchen equipment, and Beth Walker, the food and beverage manager — to new and seasoned bartenders and food servers-- the dining experience will be first rate.

Jim Manson handles lift operations and lift maintenance pro Krister Rollins will return as Snow School Director. Tim Hutchisen is Director of Competitions and Events. Angie Carroll will manage season passes, tickets, guest services and marketing. Tania Paul is still handling the finances, while Amy Boulanger will continue as Ski Patrol Director, as well as managing Human Resources.

Another exciting change is that rental, retail, and tuning will be an in-house operation- Mt. Abram Sports will be managed by longtime industry vets Greg Luetje and Ann Crockett. Nationally known and sought after for his grooming skills, Alex Graves will lead the grooming and snowmaking departments.

Summer plans call for the creation of mountain bike trails that are user friendly, lift service for downhill riding and a hopeful project to connect to the Bethel Village Trails. Cross Country skiing will benefit from those trails as well. On-mountain trails that have already been started will be finished and growth will continue.

A new base lodge, a new lift and many other updates are projected to move forward if more snow and new guests drop in to make the 18/19 ski season a success. d Bethel LIVING | BethelLiving.com

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Mountain View at Trail’s End is a landing spot for casual and fine dining located on the edge of South Ridge at the Sunday River Ski Resort. Downstairs in the T-Bar Tavern is a comfortable family-style setting with couches, a horseshoe bar and a wellstocked arcade for the kids. The bar features a mug club with 30 beers and 7 draft wines on tap and live musicians on weekends and holidays, both mostly locally sourced. Take your mug upstairs to the Mountain View Room, an upscale yet casual space with soaring rafters, ginormous windows and amazing views of ski trails, sunny vistas — and on many evenings — stars and fireworks. With your VIP mug cub membership you can also have free parking for the South Ridge area, rather hard to pass up.

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The Tavern menu is always available upstairs, then, after 4pm the opulent Mountain View menu becomes available as well, tempting diners with bacon wrapped scallops, shrimp cocktail, lamb lollipops, seafood specials, filets, rib eyes and a host of changing specials.

Fresh lobster from the coast will play an essential role on this season’s menu as well. Ross Swain plays the piano upstairs during a sumptuous Sunday Brunch, which offers carving stations, made to order omelets, prime rib, and so, so much more.

Could this be the place to take your Valentine for that superlative dinner? Specialty cocktails, an excellent wine selection, a large selection of gluten-free menu items and beautiful desserts top off the menu — to see is to believe! Openings for private parties and weddings are available, and a huge sports memorabilia auction is scheduled for this coming Spring to raise funds for the Telstar Ski and Maine Adaptive Ski Programs.

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and impeccable service. Located on Main Street in the center of downtown Bethel, major upgrades have been finished, with a wealth of swanky new touches. There are now 14 plush rooms and suites, accommodating up to 10 guests with room service and special packages available.

Not surprisingly, the theme is Victorian-style, which means there is an amazing throwback breakfast fit for a traveler from the 1800’s. Homemade breads and granola top the menu while blueberry cream cheese stuffed french toast, blueberry pancakes, eggs prepared to order and other options leave guests super satisfied and ready for a day of charging down the slopes or exploring the Main Street boutiques.

It is located along the historic Bethel walking tour route, and guests can pop out for dinner nearby, then return for a nightcap and slice of cheesecake before retiring.

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Carter’s X-C Ski Shop & Centers with Anne Carter

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ut on the Intervale Road, snaking along the Androscoggin River through woods and fields, then up and over Farwell mountain, a cross county ski trail system has quietly expanded over the past 27 years and now exceeds 25 miles of trails! The Carter Family, who have owned the land for over 200 years, have also recently broadened their lodging and event options through a flurry of new construction, and upgrades to existing structures. Anne Carter is thrilled with the newly renovated Willow Brook Lodge, where couples can book a room for $99 per night, or groups can rent the entire third floor — which sleeps up to six guests — for only $275.

Those seeking a more rustic glamping experience can ski out to one of the four off-grid cabins, all of which have gas lights,

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cookstoves, 3 or 4 double beds and wood stoves to keep visitors cozy. Every cabin is stocked with pots, pans, dishes and silverware — and the Carter’s staff lugs in drinking water and starts the fire for guests. Wood is available to keep that fire going, making the whole adventure rather hassle-free. “Stonewall”, the newest cabin, is quite elaborate with two lofts and nice pine detail. Larger families often book two cabins, sharing special times while exploring forests and mountains in the serene winter setting.

The middle level of the beautiful Willow Brook Lodge has a pleasant function room for group events and race teams, and offers hot soup, chili, coffee and tea on weekends for recreational skiers. Oxford Hills High School practices on site and UMF hosts a race with challenging courses set up on the mountain, while easier recreational trails spread out across the river plain below. Trails for any level

skier are available, and dogs are welcome for a small fee. This year, six new wide trails have been established on the mountain, which is 1387’ of vertical terrain, all accessible for every level of skiing.

The proliferation of wide trails allows room for track and skate skiing, as well as space for fat tire biking enthusiasts. After a storm, Don Gower boards the new rubber track Kabota RTV towing the Ginzu groomer to tamp down an entire trail width while forming perfect parallel grooves for classic langlauf skiing.

Carter’s grooming fleet also includes a new 75% more efficient rubber chained Mahinda tractor with a 2200 RPM power tiller. After the trails are groomed, the Carter’s staff is kept

FMI on Carter’s X-C Ski visit then at 786 Intervale Road in Bethel or call (207) 824-3880 or see them on Facebook or at cartersxcski.com

busy in the ski shop with Don and Anne tuning, waxing, mounting and working on repairs.

There’s also plenty of equipment on sale at great prices in the well stocked shop, featuring a wide variety of skis — from traditional to racing, back country to skating — as well as boots, poles, wax and outerwear. Rentals of skis and fat bikes are available as well.

There will be several private groups hosting events during the season, in addition to Carter’s Last Stand, the area’s most exhilarating New Year’s Day XC ski event — while the 3B Event in March — beers, burgers and bikes, is a season capper that celebrates the final weeks of a long season.

Over in Oxford at Carter’s original location, the ski shop has closed but the 12 plus miles of trails and ski rental area remain open as usual. Travelers on Route 26 have noted new happenings at the old site! Oxbow Brewing has turned the barn into a tasting room, brewpub and wood-fired pizza place. They will have a shop to sell bottled beer, t-shirts, hats and more! d

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Recipes from Bill Slattery Chef at 22 Broad Street

Pan Seared Duck with Malbec-Golden Raisin Jus Ingredients

• 4 Duck Breasts • Salt + Pepper - To Taste • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil

Poaching Liquid Ingredients

• 4 Pears • 2 cups Malbec Wine • 2 cups chicken stock • 3 Sprigs Rosemary • 3 Sprigs Sage • 2 Shallots, sliced • 3 tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar • 1/4 cup golden raisins • Salt and Pepper to taste • Sugar to taste

Directions

Cross Hatch duck breasts on skin Side. Season duck breast liberally with salt and pepper. Heat oil in skillet on medium high heat. Add duck breasts to pan and sear about 15 minutes. Remove duck breasts and drain oil from pan.

Directions

Pre-heat oven to 350°. Cut the bottom of the pears in order to stand upright in the pan. Add all ingredients of poaching liquid to the pan. Place pears in pan upright. Heat on stove top till steaming. Cover with foil and transfer to oven 30 minutes. Check for desired doneness by sliding skewer through pears. Remove pears from pan. Strain the poaching liquid and return the liquid to the pan. Heat on high, reducing by half. .

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Local Events Photography by Carol Savage

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ONGOING EVENTS:

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Dec. 1: Breakfast with Santa 8am-1pm.

4pm-5:30pm. Under the direction of Patricia Boyle-Wight, Mahoosuc

Pancake breakfast with Santa, silent auction,

Community Band will play a collection of traditional holiday music and an

and book sale. Crescent Park School, Cres-

arrangement of World War I songs to commemorate 100 years since the

cent Lane. 207-824-2839

end of the war. Refreshments following the concert.

Dec. 1: Christmas Fair and Tea West Parish

Donations welcomed.

Congregational Church. 1-4pm. Enjoy a

Dec. 7: Cookies with Santa & Tree Lighting 6pm-7pm. Bryant Pond

festive traditional fair and tea featuring Christ-

and Woodstock Elementary School. Tree lighting by Santa on the town

mas and other handmade crafts, a cookie

common of Bryant Pond near the post office. Then the fire department

walk, attic treasures, and delicious food from

brings Santa to Woodstock Elementary School where you can enjoy cook-

bread to pickles. 207-824-2869,

ies, hot cocoa, games, and activities while visiting with Santa.

bethelcongregationalchurch.org

Dec. 9: Christmas Cantata 4pm. Locke Mills Union Church. “Little Lion,

Dec. 1: Light Up Main Street Jingle Walk

Little Lamb” performed by the community choir from area churches.

Join Santa and Mrs. Claus and watch Main

Directed by Jim Bennett. Rt 26, Locke Mills

Street businesses light up one by one as carolers walk up Main Street toward the town common to light the Christmas tree. Santa will accompany the parade on a firetruck! Meet at Philbrook Place by 3:45pm to participate. Tree lighting on the common will take place at approximately 4:45pm with photo op with Santa afterward back at Philbrook Place.

Dec. 1: Christmas at the Mason House Museums of the Bethel Historical Society. Celebrate the season with traditional holiday refreshments, 19th century style decorations, and live music in the first floor period rooms of the 1813 Dr. Moses Mason House. This popular annual event is

Dec. 13-16: Telstar Holiday Production: Miracle on 34th Street Telstar High School & Middle School Drama Club Thurs-Saturday at 7:00pm. Sunday at 2:00pm. Admission by donation at the door. Telstar High School, 284 Walkers Mills Road, Bethel.

207-824-2136 Dec. 14-16: Winterfest Weekend Sunday River. Celebrate winter’s arrival with the first weekend of night skiing for the season, fireworks, and special events. sundayriver.com, 800-543-2754

free and open to the public. Donations welcomed. 3:30-6pm.

Dec. 15: Opening for the season! Mt. Abram Ski Resort.

bethelhistorical.org, 207-824-2908

mtabram.com, 207-875-5000

Dec. 1: Holly Jolly 5k Fun Run Sunday River. Santa costumes are

Dec. 16: Living Nativity 5pm. Actors and live animals recreate the

encouraged for this 5k holiday-themed race. It’s a great precursor to

Nativity scene on the Bethel Common. Refreshments following at the Dr.

everyone’s favorite event, Santa Sunday. sundayriver.com, 800-543-2754

Moses Mason House.

Dec. 2: Santa Sunday Sunday River. Dress up as Santa and make a

Dec. 18: Winter Concert 7pm. Telstar High School and Middle School’s

donation to the Sunday River Charitable Fund, and you can ski for free.

choruses and bands perform their winter concert, led by Jennifer Bennett

(Pre-registration required online Nov. 27). sundayriver.com, 800-543-2754

and Tom Coolidge. Telstar Regional High School, 284 Walkers Mills Road, Bethel. 207-824-2136

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Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce PO Box 1247, 8 Station Place Bethel, ME 04217 Tel: 207.824.2282 • Fax: 207.824.7123 Toll-free: 800.442.5826 info@bethelmaine.com • www.bethelmaine.com www.facebook.com/bethelarea

that allow kids to ski and stay for free. Events and activities will include fireworks, tubing, nighttime fun, and dinners with Eddy the Yeti. sundayriver.com, 800-543-2754 Jan. 19: Indie Demo Day Sunday River. Test out high-end gear from craft ski & snowboard brands. sundayriver.com, 800-543-2754 Jan. 19: Maine Telemark Festival and Ski & Ride Party Mt. Abram Ski Resort. A festival geared for telemark skiers with clinics, lessons, demos,

Dec. 20: Yulefest Concert Gould Academy. 1pm. Celebrate the

rentals, live music, and a telemark-only Giant Slalom race event.

holidays with this spectacular student concert open to the public. Take in

mtabram.com, 207-875-5000

the sounds of the holidays and watch as the school’s band, chorus group, and student vocalists set the stage for a magical evening performance in Bingham Auditorium. gouldacademy.org

Jan. 28-Feb. 1: Go50 Week Sunday River. Activities this week are dedicated to those over the age of 50. Go50 Week celebrates the young at heart with activities galore, special lodging packages, and deals all

Dec. 21-31: Christmas Vacation Week Sunday River. Spend the holi-

throughout the week. Activities include Ski with the Prime Time Ski Club,

days on the slopes skiing and riding the most dependable snow in New

apres ski parties, socials, a wine paired dinner, and comedy nights.

England, plus enjoy live music and special events for all ages.

sundayriver.com, 800-543-2754

sundayriver.com, 800-543-2754

Jan. 24-28: Veterans No Boundaries Sunday River. Maine Adaptive

Dec. 22-31: Christmas Vacation Week Mt. Abram Ski Resort. A week

Sports & Recreation invites disabled veterans, active-duty personnel, and

with an Ugly Sweater Party, Patriots parties, live music, New Years Eve Party,

wounded warriors from all over the country along with their families and

and family events throughout the week. mtabram.com, 207-875-5000

caregivers for five days of camaraderie, skiing, and self-discovery. maineadaptive.org, 800-639-7770

2019

Jan. 27: Wood Ski Day Carter’s XC Ski Center. 786 Intervale Road,

FAT BIKE SERIES Jan. 10 & 24, Feb. 7 & 21: Mt. Abram Ski Resort.

Bethel. Free trail pass for folks on wood skis. Green Ice Wax Co. will give a free wax demo of its 100% biodegradable product and help you wax your skis. cartersxcski.com, 207-824-3880

Start time at 6pm. Course TBD. mtabram.com, 207-875-5000 Feb. 3: Snowmaggedon Fat Bike Race Bethel Village Trails. Start time 9:50am for the longer course of 12-16 miles and start time of 10am for the shorter course of 6-8 miles. Partnering with Barker Mountain Bikes and The Bethel Inn Resort, this race offers excellently groomed trails, prizes and after-race party with lunch and beer at The Millbrook Tavern. mahoosucpathways.org, 207-824-6276 Jan. 1: 33rd Carter’s Last Stand Carter’s XC Ski Center. 786 Intervale Road, Bethel. Come celebrate with a New Year ski or snowshoe followed by a potluck lunch & bonfire. cartersxcski.com, 207-824-3880

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Jan. 1: Winter Program Kick-Off Sunday River. Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation begins the 2019 season. www.maineadaptive.org, 207 824-2440 Jan. 5-6: Holiday Hangover Sunday River. After a busy holiday season, it’s time to unwind with a weekend of fun on the mountain. With ski and stay packages and parties galore, this will become your favorite post-

Wellness Mentor Bowenwork Practitioner Massage Therapist

holiday tradition. sundayriver.com, 800-543-2754 Jan. 6: National Winter Trails Day Carter’s XC Ski Center, 786 Intervale Road, Bethel. Free rentals & trail pass for beginners after 1pm. cartersxcski.com, 207-824-3880 Jan. 7-11: Children’s Festival Sunday River. Children’s Festival is a celebration of skiing families with a full schedule of events and great deals

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Driveways We can repair your driveway after the winter wear and tear. We also re-grade and resurface driveways and parking areas.

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We can build rock walls to enhance the beauty and functionality of any landscaping or driveway project.

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