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Welcome to Maine’s High Peaks
Home to 10 of Maine’s 14 Highest Peaks!
Just take a breath and breathe in the views. There’s so much to do and see in our backyard ~ make plans for a day trip, long weekend or stay for a week or two! Once you’ve experienced the “Mountains of Possibilities”, you’ll be coming back ... again and again.
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Not only does the Maine’s High Peaks region offer the best outdoor activities you could ever dream of, our small towns and villages will make you feel right at home with plenty of dining, shopping, art and cultural activities and more.
President Bruce Marcoux, Facilitator Vice President Tammy Goldfrank, Longfellow’s Restaurant SECRETARY/Treasurer Richard Fotter, Flagstaff Emporium Consultant BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jeff Brickley, The Stratton Plaza Hotel & Lounge Sue Fotter, Fotter’s Market & Hardware Anthony Arruda, Senior Planning Center Paul R. Copeland, III, Attorney at Law MEMBER: Maine Lakes & Mountains Tourism Council Maine Tourism Association
Flagstaff Area Business Association P.O. Box 134 Eustis, ME 04936 207-235-6008 www.maineshighpeaks.com or www.eustismaine.com Serving the towns, townships and unorganized territories of northern Franklin County.
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Table of Contents
Welcome............................................................3 Things To Do ATV Adventures............................................6 Biking, Fat Tire Biking...................................7 Boat Tours, Camping.....................................8 Canoeing and Kayaking................................9 Chairlift Rides, Ice Fishing..........................10 Fishing......................................................... 11 Ski and Ride................................................12 Snowshoeing...............................................13 Cross Country Skiing, Skating....................14 Golfing.........................................................15 Foliage........................................................16 Hiking..........................................................18 Hunting........................................................20 Zip Lines, Maine Guides.............................21 Snowmobiling..............................................22 Sugarloaf Ski Club History..............................24 “Oh-My-Gosh’ Corner......................................25 Quill Hill and Ira Mountain...............................30 Kingfield Bicentennial......................................34 Eustis, Stratton and Flagstaff Area..................36 Polar Blast.......................................................37 Carrabassett Valley.........................................38 CVOA..............................................................39 Maine’s High Peaks Scenic Byway.................40 Wire Bridge......................................................42 Worship Directory............................................55 Moose Watching..............................................56 140-Plus Years of Skiing in Maine...................57 How the Maine’s High Peaks were named!.....58 The Lost Towns of Flagstaff Lake....................60 Kingfield’s Bicentennial Cookbook..................65 Adaptive Outdoor Education...........................71 Member Directory............................................84
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Things To Do
ATV Adventures
photos courtesy of Richard Fotter.
KINGFIELD QUAD RUNNERS CLUB
Maine’s High Peaks offers unforgettable views, thrills and adventures for ATV riders of all experience levels. Hundreds of miles of trails include something for everyone: abundant wildlife, spectacular scenery, rocks, climbs and plenty of mud for the daring! The Moose Loop Trail has the widest variety of trails available in the East: with 170 amazing miles through nine different towns—this is one loop you do not want to miss! Registered Maine Guides are available who would love to show you the many breathtaking trails and all Maine’s High Peaks has to offer! Check with local ATV Clubs and Game Wardens for trail detours. 6
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Biking
Thanks to the efforts of the Town of Carrabassett Valley, CRNEMBA and Maine Huts & Trails, mountain bike construction has flourished in the area, resulting in an 80 mile network of world-class cross-country trails, and growing. With continued development, mountain biking has become an integral part of our summer business. If you’re feeling adventurous, take a bike tour and travel through all Maine’s High Peaks -- visiting local towns and historic landmarks along the way! Make sure to bring your camera, as you will encounter
many fantastic photo opportunities along your bike ride -- or perhaps you may encounter a moose and her calf as they dine on fresh spring leaves. Be inspired, Maine’s High Peaks has something for everyone!
Fat Tire Biking
With the sport of fat tire biking gaining traction nationwide during the winter months, the Maine’s High Peaks area is in a dream location for fat tire biking and mountain bike trail development. Local bike trail builder, Joseph Hines, states “fat biking is ideal during the in-between seasons when the mountain bike trails are too soft and muddy or covered in snow. Fat biking is a cycling subcategory that has garnered an impressive following since its 2012 emergence; the concept and design have been around since the 1980’s. During the winter months, fat tire bikes are welcomed on the Maine Huts & Trails network and Narrow Gauge Pathway when conditions permit.
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photos courtesy of Jamie Corriveau, www.jamiecorriveauphotography.com
Biking Maine’s High Peaks is beyond compare. Surrounded by wildlife and an array of seasonal colors, we welcome the whole family to relax and enjoy the wondrous sights. Any age or skill can leisurely ride through majestic pines or down a well-groomed path – some of our mountain bike trails are the best in the state. Exploring the outdoors on a bike is a fantastic way to see some of Maine’s most beautiful pristine views. Bikes are available for rent in the area.
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Boat Tours Local Master Maine Guide Jeff Hinman will show you the majestic Flagstaff Lake and its surrounding landscape from the comfort of his pontoon boat! Take in scenic views of the Bigelow Mountain Range and learn the fascinating history of Flagstaff Lake and the lost village of Flagstaff. Bring your cameras as you may spot native Maine wildlife like bald eagles, loons and even the occasional moose! Jeff offers a variety of services such as a scenic historic cruise, lunch cruise, hiking transfers, kayak drop-offs and half/full day boat rentals. So come and enjoy the scenic
vistas of the magnificent Flagstaff Lake and take in amazing sights of local wildlife in a relaxed atmosphere onboard Jeff Hinman’s scenic boat tours!
Camping
photos courtesy of Will Schnorr.
Throughout the Region you can find numerous opportunities to camp and explore so many different outdoor activities. If you love camping then Maine’s High Peaks has just what you’re looking for! From full hookups for your camper or setting up camp in a tent, we have it all here! Heading Northbound past Sugarloaf, you’ll find Cathedral Pines Campground in Eustis. The campground offers direct access to Flagstaff Lake to kayak, paddleboat or canoe, and has 115 campsites (trailer and tent), fireplaces and tables, laundry facilities and even a recreation hall and playground! Natanis Point Campground in the Chain of Ponds Township has direct access to the Ponds for canoeing, kayaking and
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swimming. There are “primitive” camp sites available along with sites and amenities. So pack up those camping supplies and the whole family and head our way for a camping adventure you’ll never forget! Only 20 minutes from the Appalachian Trail, Deer Farm Camps & Campground provides a welcoming home base from which to explore the local countryside. Those who prefer boating, fishing and swimming will enjoy beautiful Tuft’s Pond, one of the three mountain lakes within walking distance of your campsite. Flagstaff Lake and The Bigelow Preserve also offer primitive camping sites (permit required). Please see Maine’s High Peaks Hiking Map and The Valley Below Map for remote camping site locations. Permits may be obtained at the Maine Forest Service: 207-287-2275.
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Here in Maine’s High Peaks, there are no shortage of rivers and lakes for taking a canoe or kayak trip! A big advantage to the area is Flagstaff Lake with easy access to the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT). Starting at the South branch of the Dead River on Route 27, the NFCT paddles through the lake and into Maine Huts and Trail’s Flagstaff Hut, through a waterfall area, and then both trails (NFCT & ME Huts) follow each other on the Dead River. The two eventually split at the Long Falls Dam just past Grand Falls, how amazing to have two incredibly awesome trails side by side! Flagstaff Lake is the only place in North America where two major trails meet: The Appalachian Trail and NFCT.
to explore! Back South, Flagstaff Lake awaits an adventure for you. Choose to experience a scenic boat tour and learn about the lost village of Flagstaff and perhaps find your own piece of it! Stop at the Maine’s High Peaks Visitors’ Center in Carrabassett Valley to get your copy of the “The Valley Below”. Of course there is just as much fun waiting for you to canoe or kayak on the Carrabassett and Dead Rivers. Don’t forget to stop at one of the many rest areas on Route 27 to portage in!
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Canoeing and Kayaking
Going North on Route 27, before the Canadian border, is The Chain of Ponds--a spot where there’s plenty of opportunities
photos courtesy of Alex Scheeren, CVOA.
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Chairlift Rides Enjoy a summertime ride up Sugarloaf Mountain and “breathe’ the views” of fall foliage and the impressive Bigelow Mountains. The SuperQuad will “wisk” you up the mountain in comfort and you can explore your surroundings before enjoying the spectacular ride down. Come during the summer/fall for a chairlift ride and view the mountains like never before.
Ice Fishing For most people, fishing is the most relaxing way to spend the day and in the winter months the most popular angling activity is ice fishing. Winter means cold temperatures that can keep you indoors and cause a serious case of cabin fever – ice fishing is the most relaxing way to spend the day. Ice fishing gives the angler a unique advantage during the hard-water season and once there is six inches or more of ice you can easily and safely move off-shore without a boat.
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Ice fishing may not be for everyone, but if you have ever driven by a Maine lake in the winter and have seen the “shantytowns” out on the ice, you can tell plenty people consider ice fishing to be a pretty “cool” sport for the experienced angler or a chance to spend quiet time outdoors with family and friends in the cold and clean winter air. Remember: Staying safe will make your next ice fishing trip more fun!
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Fishing
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Fishing in Maine’s High Peaks can be a rewarding and peaceful experience. If you’re planning on fly fishing in the Carrabassett River, the biggest catches occur from late May into late June. Head North past the Visitors Information Center
to cast away! Sometimes the river can get low in the summer, so you may find most of the deeper pools are past the Carrabassett Valley Airport. Many fishermen and fisherwomen love to explore the many rivers, brooks and ponds of the Maine High Peak’s Region along Route 27. Remember to keep your fishing license on you and don’t limit yourself to the rivers -- throw a line into Flagstaff Lake or head North on Route 27 to the Chain of Ponds. With so many waterways in the High Peak’s Region, there’s no shortage of fish or places to reel them in!
Stand Up Paddleboards
Stand Up Paddleboarding is an emerging sport across the country. Paddleboards offer great freedom on the water as a combination of surfing and paddleboarding. www.maineshighpeaks.com
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Ski & Ride
From the beginners to the experts in your family, the High Peak’s Region offers lots of skiing and riding. Plenty of trails await you to come and enjoy! Experience scenic views, special trails for children, riding lessons and black diamond skiing. The terrain of Burnt Mountain and Brackett Basin is defined as “sidecountry” with terrain varying from tight tree skiing to open western style glades. Sugarloaf Mountain features 1240 skiable acres and the only lift-serviced above tree line skiing in the East!
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You’ll find 163 trail and glades and 13 lifts – even a “Moosecalator” for the little ones. Sugarloaf averages 200” of snowfall per year with 618 acres of snowmaking coverage. The facilities include a Base Lodge, Sugarloaf Inn, Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel, Sports & Fitness Center and Child Care in the Gondola Village. So pack up the whole family and head to Sugarloaf Mountain for tradition and history and ski and ride in an atmosphere you will never forget!
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Snowshoeing The High Peaks Region is snowshoe country! Forest and streamside walks, hikes to lookout points with striking mountain views, summit ascents -- it is all here! Watch for the tracks of deer, moose, snowshoe hare, fox, and bobcat. Look and listen for our winter birds -- chickadees, jays, woodpeckers, and, by rare open water, perhaps a merganser! Packed snowshoe trails beckon in the 60 mile Maine Huts & Trails System. Snowshoe rentals and marked trail networks of many miles are available at the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center! Enjoy dozens of our local trails network in the Bigelow Preserve near Stratton and Flagstaff Lake. Opportunities are endless! Details: Check with the Maine’s High Peaks Information Center in Carrabassett Valley. Pick up a copy of "Snowshoe and Cross-Country Ski Outings in the Western Mountains of Maine" or other helpful publications at the Center or from local retailers. Match your interest and experience level with our many snowshoe routes, and head out into prime snowshoe country! ~ Doug Dunlap
Experience Sugarloaf like never before aboard a Segway Personal Transport. This unique adventure will get you off the
pavement and onto some of Sugarloaf’s trails for an experience unlike any other.
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Segway Tours
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Cross Country Skiing & Skating
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Whether you’re a cross country skier or skater (or both), you will be thrilled at the many opportunities here for these winter sports! There are plenty of back-country trails to explore here in the High Peaks of Maine, be it a trek up the Narrow Gauge Pathway or XC skiing at the Outdoor Center, with over 54 miles of trails! The Outdoor Center also has many miles of maintained snowshoe trails and a newly renovated NHL sized skating rink with a full line of ice skate rentals for adults and children.
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Maine Huts and Trails also offers both XC skiing and snowshoeing on their trails to the Huts! Cathedral Pines Pathway in Eustis gives you a chance to XC ski and snowshoe through magnificent towering pines. And don’t forget Saddleback! There you will find the Rangeley Lakes Trails Center, which has an additional 34 amazing miles of XC skiing and snowshoeing. No matter where you choose to go all throughout the High Peak’s Region, expect well-groomed trails and terrain that any level of XC skier will enjoy!
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Golfing
Time to tee off in two countries: Western Maine & Southern Quebec! These diverse clubs have mountain and lake views and surrounding wilderness to offer great escapes.
Mingo Springs Golf Club: Overlooking Rangeley Lake, Mingo Springs in an 18-hole public course overlooking the entire Rangeley Lakes Region including Saddleback Mountain and Rangeley Lake. For details: Mingo Springs Golf Club
Club De Golf Du Lac Megantic: The 18-hole public “Club De Golf Du Lac Megantic” course at the Club De Golf Du Lac Megantic facility in Frontenac, Quebec, features all the hallmarks of Quebec golf. For details: Club De Golf Du Lac Megantic Moose Meadows: An unusual 9-hole golf course in the wild, there is no Pro Shop to pay your fees, rather a wooden barrel with a hole in the top to drop a $10 bill for adults, $5 for kids. There is an old school bus with an assortment of clubs to borrow. No collared shirt is required and you can play in your flip flops, barefoot or hunting boots.
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Sugarloaf Club: Located on the side of Sugarloaf Mountain along the Carrabassett River in Carrabassett Valley, Sugarloaf is an 18-hole public course and ranked among the best courses in the United States – challenging, but the spectacular views of Sugarloaf, the Crockers and the Bigelow Mountain Range make it worth every stroke it takes to get around the course. For details: Sugarloaf Golf Club.
Diadema Golf Club: Carved into the quiet pine-filled forests of North Anson, Maine, this gem of a public course features 9-holes which can also be played as a full round of 18. For details: Diadema Golf Club
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Foliage or continue on 27 past Flagstaff Lake and eventually the Canadian border. Route 27 is “Maine High Peaks Scenic Byway”, be sure to bring your cameras and stop at Ira Mountain, four miles North of Kingfield, or one of several rest areas along the way towards Sugarloaf and beyond. No matter which route you choose to take, all roads lead to beauty and splendor during autumn in the High Peaks Region of Maine! Maine is a very popular destination during the foliage season, especially throughout Maine’s Western Mountain Region.
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Fall in Maine offers amazing and breathtaking views that your family is not soon to forget. Generally, the northern region of Maine is at or near peak the last week of September into the first week of October. Once the foliage starts changing in the South of Maine you know the North is just about at PEAK! If you head North on Route 27 through Farmington and Kingfield, you’ll see the colors begin to change as early as the second week in September. Keep driving North past Sugarloaf towards Stratton/Eustis for more spectacular sights. You can choose to take a left on Route 16 to Rangeley and Quill Hill
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and guided hunts for all four seasons. Other Registered Maine guides are available in the area, and there’s no lack of places to stay as you enjoy hunting in the High Peaks Region!
photos courtesy of Valerie Alari and Wire Bridge Photography.
With some of the most prime hunting in the state, today’s hunter encounters an abundance of wild game across Maine’s High Peaks Region: Moose, deer, birds, turkeys or black bears -- they’re all here! The classic guided hunt can be found through Breezy Acres Camps & Guide Service -- a hunter’s dream for big and small game. They have locations in Eustis and Solon, offering both lodging
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Zip Lines
Enjoy a thrilling high speed cruise through the woods with Sugarloaf’s zip lines. Ride the Skidway chair to the top of the course and zip your way over Gondi Brook and across the former path of the Sugarloaf Gondola, all while strapped securely 20 – 30 feet above the ground. Each tour features six different lines up to 240 feet in length, with riders reaching top speeds of nearly twenty five miles per hour.
In the Maine’s High Peaks Region, you can find a Registered Maine Guide any time of the year - no matter the season! Breezy Acres Camps & Guide Service in Eustis “provides four-season activities and Down East hospitality.” Owners Dale and Edie Dunlap specialize in hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, ATVing and moose sighting expeditions. Eustis Ridge
Lodging & Guide Services has Maine Guides available for hunting, fishing, and snowmobiling. Master Maine Guide Jeff Hinman will take you on a relaxing cruise of Flagstaff Lake, Maine’s 4th largest, to enjoy the scenic views of magnificent Bigelow Mountain and the lost village of Flagstaff. Unforgettable sights may include bald eagles, loons, deer and the occasional moose.
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For snowmobilers, winter in Maine is filled with travel, adventure and the camaraderie of those who enjoy the crisp air and varied landscapes of the season. As soon as the first snow happens and the trails are groomed, you’ll find a bounty of areas to discover while snowmobiling in the High Peaks Region! You can explore the Black Fly Loop throughout Franklin County and The Arnold Trail to Canada among so many others. You’ll find over 300 miles of trails on the Black Fly Loop, which circles all of Franklin County. Those trails reach North through Eustis, Jackman and the Forks, West to Rangeley, Oquossoc and New Hampshire, East to Carrabassett Valley, Kingfield and New Portland and South to Farmington, Wilton and Weld. The Black Fly Loop has the widest variety of trails available in the east. These uncrowded trails wander through stands of pine and
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Day tripping from home or trailering far from home, snowmobilers seek the same thing: well-groomed, wellmarked trails. Forty years of trail development by snowmobile club volunteers have produced a network of over 13,500 miles of such trails in Maine. Designated the “Interconnected Trail System,” it provides many opportunities for long distance riding across the state. In a good snow year, riders may access the ITS at any location, then snowmobile to any other location within the system. Wherever snow lands in the High Peaks Region, there’s most likely an MSA club in the area that’s been preparing for its arrival. The Arnold Trail Snowmobile Club in Stratton/Eustis, J.V. Wing Snowmobile Club in Carrabassett Valley and The Sno-Wanderers of Kingfield do wonders for snowmobiling in our Region. MSA snowmobile clubs are proud of their trail system and welcome all visitors who ride safely, respect the land and landowners and the club’s efforts.
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photo courtesy of “The Fotter Family Collection”.
IN THE BEGINNING a group of volunteers helped Amos Winter and The Bigelow Boys, local kids who followed Amos around the Longfellow Mountain Range, cut a pathway from Route 27 to the base of Sugarloaf and then a narrow trail to the base of the snowfields of Sugarloaf. These volunteers formed the Sugarloaf Mountain Ski Club in 1950, installed a rope tow and conducted its first race in 1952 – THE SUGARLOAF SCHUSS! Realizing more capital was needed, Ski Club members formed the Sugarloaf Mountain Corporation (SMC) in 1955 into which the Ski Club transferred the rope tow and the rudimentary “lodge”. In 1969 the Ski Club formed the Sugarloaf Regional Ski Educational Foundation (SRSEF) to promote and provide ski programs for young athletes, which in turn, formed the Carrabassett Valley Academy in 1983. In 1994, Ski Club Board members formed the Ski Museum of Maine in Kingfield, Maine. The Town of Carrabassett Valley was organized in 1972 because of the existence of the Sugarloaf Mountain Resort.
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“Oh-My-Gosh-Corner”
On many snowy evenings, our family provided coffee and snacks to State Highway Crews who were putting in long hours and doing their best to plow the roads.
In 1978, my wife Cindy and I spent a honeymoon night there, and my parents used the trailer a few times that season. The Town of Carrabassett Valley acquired the property and now maintains it as a turnout for picture taking at the now famous “OH-My-Gosh Corner.” Do you have a picture from “Oh-My-Gosh Corner” that you would like to share with all our friends at Maine’s High Peaks? Please email your picture to info@ maineshighpeaks.com along with a short story. ~Greg Foster
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The turn in the road from Carrabassett Valley to Sugarloaf, known today as “OhMy-Gosh Corner”, was referenced in the 1960’s by the landmark known as “Foster’s Trailer”, orange shutters and all. Now the area is marked by a gravel turnout where travelers pull over to take pictures of Sugarloaf Mountain.
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A view from the top...
By Dee Menear, Irregular Staff Writer
“Each time I go to the top of Quill Hill; the view is always different.”
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-Landowner Adrian Brochu
DALLAS PLANTATION -This view is one of the most phenomenal views I have ever seen and I’ve been all over this planet, said Joe Prochaska of Orlando, Fla. He and his wife were spending a few September weeks traveling through Maine. On Route 16 just a few miles east of Rangeley, they saw a sign pointing to “Quill Hill.” Unfamiliar with what the attraction was, they followed a dirt road to a peak 2,848 feet above sea level. At the top of Quill Hill, the Prochaskas were afforded a 360-degree view of
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the valleys, lakes and mountains of northern Franklin County and beyond. Quill Hill is privately owned by Adrian Brochu of East Madison. He opened the overlook to the public in 2013 after building a road to the top. For much of the summer, Brochu closed the mountain to public vehicles in order to do upgrades on the property. I planned on doing one month of work but it turned into four, he quipped. He moved piles of dirt to make scenic picnic areas. He handpicked rocks to build wheelchair paths and “friendly” stairs to the more scenic areas. He opened up the views along the 12-minute drive to the top. The result is an awe inspiring picturesque view from the top. I enjoy working on these things, Brochu explained. This passion for creating something useful and beautiful is evident with a visit to either Quill Hill or Ira Mountain in Kingfield. Guests are encouraged to leave their name and any remarks in the guest log at the top of Quill Hill. Brochu reads them all and files them away. A lot of people relate this to Cadillac Mountain but with better views and more mountains, he explained.
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Landowner enhances Quill Hill overlook The rock amphitheater he built on Ira Mountain, 29 miles south and east, has been the venue for concerts, weddings and parties. The overlook on Ira Mountain gives an eagle-eye view of Carrabassett Valley and beyond. If I live to be 100, I will still be at Ira working on projects, stated Brochu. Brochu pointed out that if one were to face Sugarloaf from the top of Ira Mountain, the Horns of Bigelow would be at about 2 o’clock. Facing Eustis from Quill Hill, the same formation is located at about 1 o’clock.
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Brochu hopes that people will visit both overlooks and travel the loop to Rangeley, Phillips and back to Kingfield and Stratton. The entire loop is just over 80 miles with opportunities for eating, shopping, sightseeing and fueling up along the way. Be sure to bring a camera to capture the impressive full color views from the top of Maine’s western mountains.
Leaving Ira Mountain and crossing back over the bridge, turn right onto Route 27. Head north for 17.8 miles and then turn left onto Route 16 in Stratton. Follow Route 16 for 11.2 miles to Quill Hill. The roads are open from one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset weather permitting. Brochu closes the road to the Ira Mountain overlook in November but leaves the Quill Hill overlook open through November.
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“We are making history as we are celebrating history” “We are making history as we are celebrating history,” exclaims Tammy Goldfrank, chairperson for the Kingfield Bicentennial 2016 Committee. She, along with board members Diane Christian, Myra Coffin, Jane Daly, Sue Davis, Bill Gilmore, Susan Goss, Debbie Smith, Sue Tranten and over sixty subcommittee members, have worked tirelessly for three years to honor the town’s history with a year-long celebration. With a schedule of over twenty events throughout 2016, the festivities kick off with the Winter Carnival, January 22-24, the actual birthdate of Kingfield being the 24th. Activities will include a parade, bonfire, full moon sliding, scavenger hunt, skating party and a Snow Ball. On June 4, a birthday party for the Centennial Bridge invites all town residents for a group photo on the bridge followed by a group photo in front of the Herbert Grand Hotel, recreat-
ing the July, 1886 photo of residents posed at the opening of the Kingfield House (aka, Hotel Winter). The big event is Kingfield Days on July 1517, which this year includes the historical reenactment of the “Kingfield Rebellion.” The Antique Car and Tractor Show is slated for August 6 and is one of several events the committee hopes to turn into an annual event. Other notable dates include: The Ghost Tour and Pumpkin Freshet on October 22 and Christmas Thru the Ages on December 10. Kingfield residents are a melding of two and three generation locals and new families. “You who are here now are making our history,” states Goldfrank. “Join us in celebration!” ~By Mary Poulin
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“Where Friends are Always Welcome…” Greetings from the Eustis, Stratton and Flagstaff Area! Nestled in the northwestern corner of Franklin County, Maine, we invite you to visit and enjoy the wide variety of wilderness activities this region has to offer for every season. The lakes and mountains of Eustis, Stratton and Flagstaff Area bring timeless memories of the past and give new hope to future generations. Childhood snowmobile trips and campfire traditions passed from parent to child along with stories of the big one that got away --- these are the days that will be long remembered! For the sports enthusiast, there is some-
thing for everyone no matter the time of year! Spring and summer brings hiking on the area’s mountains and trails, including the challenging Appalachian Trail. Also enjoy the activities of mountain biking, swimming, fishing, paddle boarding, canoe and kayaking. The Flagstaff Area is a great place for spectacular fall foliage along with colorful sunrises and sunsets. Located in the heart of moose country, hunters also watch for the area’s big bucks, black bear, small game, waterfowl and game birds. Winter brings opportunities for snowmobiling, cross country and downhill skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, fat tire bike riding, ice fishing and snowshoeing.
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Visit the Dead River Historical Society and the one room schoolhouse in Coplin, learn about Benedict Arnold’s ill fated “March to Quebec” in 1775 and discover the history of Flagstaff Lake which was man-made in the 1940’s. View pictures of the original Bambi which came from this area and enjoy antiques and artifacts from days gone by. Take that someone special out to a variety of restaurants and accommodations – even enjoy sleeping under the stars while camping at our campground nestled on Flagstaff Lake. We look forward to your visit to explore our region’s rich heritage and that our abundance of outdoor activities will bring you back again and again to rediscover the magic of Maine’s Mountain Playground.
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“From here on, your life will never be the same.”
Nestled in the heart of Maine’s beautiful western mountains, home to 10 of Maine’s 14 highest peaks, Carrabassett Valley and its proud residents are always eager to greet visitors and guide them to the many activities this unique area has to offer! Visit picturesque Carrabassett Valley, home to renowned Sugarloaf Mountain, at any time of year and take in the abundance of recreational opportunities found in this four season vacation community. In spring and summer enjoy fishing, golfing, boating, hiking and biking. Go on a hunting adventure in fall or take foliage walks, watch wildlife and delight in the brilliant colors of autumn! When the snow falls in the Valley, come and ski at Sugarloaf,
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rated one of the best places to ski in the East, or snowmobile, snowboard, snowshoe, skate or fat tire bike in this wintertime wonderland. We are proud to be the home of Carrabassett Valley Academy, one of the premier schools for alpine skiing and snowboarding instruction in the country. Other areas of interest include the Bigelow Mountain Range, Appalachian Trail, Narrow Gauge Pathway and Sugarloaf Golf Club to name only a few! Whether your vacation plans include fishing, boating, leaf-peeping, hunting, biking or schussing down the ski slopes, a wealth of incredible adventures awaits you in scenic Carrabassett Valley!
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Become a member of the Carrabassett Valley Outdoor Association!
Fifteen years ago it was just a small band of outdoor enthusiasts committed to preserving and protecting the natural resources of our community and promoting recreational opportunities in our region. Today the Carrabassett Valley Outdoor Association (CVOA) is an energetic club, 800+ members strong and still sharing a love of the outdoors, a commitment to preserve, protect and promote the area with a desire to have fun doing it! CVOA has been branded the “active outdoor club” and proves it every year with a calendar jam-packed with outdoor adventures near and far: week-long ski trips, weekend getaways for hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking, and day treks for fishing or snowshoeing, socials, pot lucks along with waterfall tours.
On the serious side, CVOA’s commitment to the unspoiled beauty of our own neighborhood is unflagging. CVOA assists in road and trail cleanups; trail building and maintenance; community projects that need some helping hands. This year the club rebuilt or repaired the original picnic tables it had sited along the popular Narrow Gauge Pathway a decade ago, and we hauled a brand new table up to the scenic Crommett Overlook. It also stocks a trout pond for catch and release fishing, provides fly-casting lessons, offers courses on GPS and compass use and sponsors a local Boy Scout troop. CVOA has published a cookbook Potluck in Paradise, and a comprehensive local hiking guide Take a Hike, which has sold over 700 copies. JOIN THE ADVENTURE at: www.cvoutdoors.com
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Closer to home, CVOA maintains a top notch shooting range against the backdrop of the majestic Bigelow Mountain Range, a place where marksmen and
hunters can hone their skills, law enforcement can train and youth can learn.
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Directions to Wire Bridge
Coming from the Bangor area, once you get to North Anson follow Rt16 West for 5.6 miles, turn right on Katie Crotch road. Follow Katie Crotch Road for 2 miles, then take slight left onto Rt 146. After you cross the cement bridge turn right to continue on Rt 146 for 4.1 miles. Take right to Tannery Bridge Road for.1 miles and turn right onto Wire Bridge Road. You will cross the Wire Bridge in about .5 miles. Coming from the South. From downtown Farmington follow Rt 27 North for 2.1 miles,
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turn slight right to continue on Rt 27 North for 13.7 miles. Turn right onto Rt 146, turn left at bottom of hill, turn right onto Wire Bridge Road. Continue to follow Wire Bridge Road for .7 miles. For directions form Rt 16/27 in Carrabassett Valley, stop at the Carrabassett Valley/Maineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s High Peaks Visitors Center for directions going south. The Wire Bridge is also assessable via snowmobiles/ATV trails.
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The Wire Bridge
The Wire Suspension Bridge spanning the Carrabassett River in New Portland is a unique structure, the lone survivor of four bridges built in Maine in the 1800â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. The bridge is probably the only one of its kind still standing in the U.S. The span between the towers is 198 feet. The towers are constructed of timber framing and protected by cedar shingles. The bridge was renovated in 1961, when the tower bases were capped with concrete, the towers rebuilt and steel suspension rods replaced by steel cables. A new timber deck was also installed; however the framing timbers and main support cables are all original materials. Head to New Portland on ME-146 and follow signs to see this one of a kind Suspension Bridge! www.maineshighpeaks.com
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Join Us for the 14th Annual
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Claybrook Mountain Lodge
Claybrook Mountain Lodge has been home to guests for 30 years. Join us for X-C skiing or snowshoeing on 22 miles of trail. Open year â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;round, we sponsor birding trips, fly-fishing, educational weekends, and more. We offer cozy accommodations and serve home cooked, hearty meals in our dining room. Join us this year for some fun! ~Greg and Patrice Drummond
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WORSHIP DIRECTORY
Kingfield: Kingfield United Methodist Church, High Street, 207-265-4921 Madrid: Reeds Mill Church, ND (summer only) 207-639-2713 New Portland: Western Mountains Baptist Church, 929 Carrabassett Road, 207-237-2304 Oquossoc: Our Lady of the Lakes Roman Catholic Church, 207-864-3795 Rangeley: Church of the Good Shepherd, 2614 Main Street, 207-864-3381 Rangeley Congregational Church, Pleasant Street, 207-864-5966 Rangeley Free Baptist Church, Main and Allen Streets, 207-864-5251
St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roman Catholic Church, Lake Street, 207-864-3795 Salem: Salem United Methodist Church, Salem, 207-684-3681 Stratton: Calvary Baptist Church, 37 Park Street, 207-246-4652 St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roman Catholic Church, Main Street, 207-864-3795 Sugarloaf: Richard Bell Interfaith Chapel, Catholic, Sugarloaf Mountain, 207-864-3795 Sugarloaf Area Christian Ministry, Sugarloaf Mountain, 207-237-2304 For accurate and up-to-date information, please refer to listed phone numbers.
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MOOSE WATCHING Maine is very lucky to be one of only a few states with a sizeable moose population--roughly 75,000, that’s the largest in the country next to Alaska! Moose are most likely spotted during late spring to mid-summer and the month of September. Early morning/evening and noon to 2pm are the best times of day for spotting these large animals. Because of their massive size, moose find it easier to move in open areas—making it easy to catch sight of one if you’re in the right place at the right time! Driving North on 27 during dusk is an excellent time to see a moose in the High Peaks Region. Remember: drive safely, don’t feed the moose and never attempt to pet them! Keep in mind a moose has poor eyesight, but a keen sense of hearing and smell. Stay away from cows (females) with calves in tow and bulls (males) during “rutting season” (mid-
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September to mid-October), as they may charge if they feel threatened. For many visitors, catching a glimpse of the iconic Maine moose is a once-ina-lifetime experience. Did you know a mature bull can tip the scales at 1000 lbs and their antlers span an average of six feet? For a chance at seeing one of these beautiful creatures, try some of these “hotspots” in Franklin County: Route 4 - Phillips to Rangeley Route 16 -Rangeley to Stratton Route 16/27 - Stratton to Carrabassett Valley Route 27 - From Eustis to the Chain of Ponds Route 142 - Between Phillips and Weld
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Down-Mountain and Cross Country: 140-Plus Years of Skiing in Maine
Did you know that the first skiers in New England were Swedish immigrants who settled in Aroostook County in 1870? Or that Maine’s first ski lift was built in 1936 on a tiny hill in Fryburg? Or that Rumford was the capital of Maine skiing on the eve of World War II? Or that Sugarloaf’s total lift system once comprised five T-bars? Or that Maine has about 100 “lost” ski areas? More than 100 photos – some more than a century old – have been assembled from the collections of the Ski Museum of Maine, based in Kingfield, and more than 40 other sources, including several of the state’s leading historical societies and skiing organizations. Locations that were historically important to the develop-
ment of skiing include Aroostook County, Auburn, Bethel, Bridgton, Carrabassett Valley, Farmington, Fryburg, Lovell, Poland and Portland. “Skiing has been part of the Maine way of life since the late 1800’s, offering recreation and competition to both residents and visitors.” “Our museum’s objective is to feed the passion of Maine skiers and to illustrate the significance of our sport to our state’s lifestyle and economy.” Scott Andrews, Ski Museum of Maine, a Portland-based journalist and ski museum curator, performed much of the research. Photo courtesy of the Maine Historical Society.
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Maine’s High Peaks How the Maine’s High Peaks were named! The High Peaks region of western Maine, rich in history, is home to a number of the highest mountains in Maine, including the Bigelow, Sugarloaf, Abraham and Saddleback ranges. In 1760 Col. John Montressor, a British officer, traveled across the Great Carry and up the Dead River, passing Mount Bigelow, which he called “the Mountain of the river of Tewyongyadight,” apparently the name of a former Norridgewock chieftain. It received its current name when Benedict Arnold took his army up the Dead River in the fall of 1775 and ordered his young officer, Lt. Timothy Bigelow of Worcester, to climb the mountain to see if Quebec City could be seen. They evidently only climbed part way up the mountain and got no view of the city, but the mountain forever bore his name. The first known ascent of Saddleback was made by surveyor Ephraim Ballard
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of Hallowell when he was commissioned by the State of Massachusetts in 1794 to create an east-west a base line across western Maine. Starting at the western border of the Bingham Purchase, he traveled over Saddleback and across two unnamed ponds – later named Rangeley and Mooselucmeguntic Lakes. The mountain had already been named by the early settlers of Farmington, as it took the on the appearance of a horse saddle, with one peak called The Horn. Mount Abraham was named for the famous Bible figure and in the nineteenth century people referred to all the summits from Abraham to Sugarloaf as Mount Abraham, and therefore the second highest mountain in Maine after Katahdin. Sugarloaf originally bore the name Bald Peak, but by the 1920s took on its current name due its conical shape resembling a sugar cone. Spaulding Mountain is named for an early lumberman and Burnt Mountain obtained its current name when a fire burned over the summit in the early 1900’s.
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View of Bigelow Range, photo courtesy of Wire Bridge Photography.
The other large mountains in the region sent the first log drive down the Dead are Crocker Mountain, named for Thomas River. The township of Redington and the Crocker of Paris, Me., who obtained Redington Range are named for him. Crockertown Township Asa RedingFor more 4,000-foot Mountains ton, one of information, a handful of in The Maine’s High Peaks Region please visit: soldiers who Our Maine’s kept a journal Sugarloaf ~ 4,250’ High Peaks of the Battle Crocker Mountain ~ 4,228’ 4000 Footers. of Yorktown, West Peak, Bigelow ~ 4,145’ and who Saddleback Mountain ~ 4,120’ later became By Steve Avery Peak, Bigelow ~ 4,090’ a person Pinkham, body guard Mount Abraham ~ 4,050’ author of Mounto George South Crocker Mountain ~ 4,050’ tains of Maine, Washington, Saddleback Horn ~ 4,023’ Intriguing settled in WaStories Behind Mount Redington ~ 4,010’ terville, Maine Their Names, where he Spaulding Mountain ~ 4,010’ (Down East built the first Based on information gathered from the Maine Geological Survey. Books, 2009) dam across and Old Tales the KenneMore info is available at of the Maine bec. Later he Our Maine’s High Peaks 4000 Footers! Woods (Merpurchased rimack Media, land in Eustis 2012) and in 1821
The Lost Towns of Flagstaff Lake
The village of Flagstaff, which took its name from the flagpole erected by Benedict Arnold’s men during his famous march, drew its first permanent settlers in the early 1800s. Settlers came for the soil of the Dead River floodplain, the power available from the outlet of the naturally-occurring Flagstaff Pond, and especially the area’s rich timber resources (Burnell and Wing 2010). In the 1840s, Myles Standish (a descendent of the pilgrim of the same name) built Flagstaff’s grist- and sawmills, which were powered by a small dam on the outlet, known as the Mill Stream (Lamb 2009). During the same time period, the area around Flagstaff Village was also being settled, including Dead River Plantation (Burnell and Wing 2010). For the next century, the people of Flagstaff and Dead River lived and worked, went to school and raised families here - but the towns were flooded in 1949 as the result of the construction of the Long Falls Dam. Flagstaff Village was legally disincorporated, and its residents relocated (Maine Public Broadcasting 2000).
The Fate of Flagstaff and Dead River The fate of the Dead River Valley’s lost towns was a product of the era of hydroelectric power in Maine. Walter Wyman and his company, Central Maine Power, began buying up small, local power companies in the early 20th century, consolidating Maine’s electricity production. Central Maine Power Company went on to build and operate a series of hydroelectric dams in Maine – but to do this, Wyman wanted to build a dam which would control the flow of the Kennebec River (Judd n.d.). Originally, Wyman planned this dam at The Forks, where the Dead River meets the Kennebec. Wyman’s plans met with opposition by legislator Percival Baxter, who would later become governor of Maine. Ultimately, the Maine legislature chose to approve Wyman’s plan on the condition that he lease the state-owned lands his company would be flooding (Maine Public Broadcasting 2000). Because of the cost of leasing the land, Wyman looked toward an alternative – which included the construction of a dam at Long Falls on the Dead River, sealing the fate of two small towns in the Dead River Valley (Burnell and Wing 2010).
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In 1930, Central Maine Power began purchasing the land that would be flooded. In 1948 and 1949, the company hired crews to clear the flowage area. During the summer of 1949, smoke engulfed Flagstaff as the crews
burned the brush that remained. A year after that, the Long Falls Dam had been completed, its gates shut, and the towns of Flagstaff and Dead River were under water. Some of the town’s structures, like its schoolhouse, were razed; others were moved out of the path of the diverted Dead River; some, because their owners had not settled on compensation with Central Maine Power Company, remained standing as the flood waters rose in Flagstaff (Maine Public Broadcasting 2000). Today, the reservoir that covers what was once the village of Flagstaff is Flagstaff Lake, Maine’s largest man-made lake.
The People of Flagstaff and Dead River The people of the flooded towns relocated. Central Maine Power Company bought their properties, selling some houses back to families so they could be moved to higher ground (Broadcasting 2000). Some former Flagstaff residents moved to neighboring towns like Eustis, which is home to Flagstaff’s and Dead River’s relocated cemeteries, as well as Flagstaff Memorial Chapel. In 1999, fifty years after the Dead River was diverted by the Long Falls Dam, the Flagstaff Memorial Chapel Association published There Was A Land: Memories of Flagstaff, Dead River and Bigelow. The book includes stories of the lost towns from its residents and friends (Flagstaff Memorial Chapel Association 2001). The villages of Flagstaff and Dead River were casualties of progress. Interviews and writings by former residents convey the loss felt by all who had lived in the Dead River Valley. Again and again, residents also describe a sense of inevitability as demand for electricity increased and outsiders touted the benefits of harnessing the Dead and Kennebec Rivers. Maine’s industrial and individual power customers moved forward in part as the result of the sacrifice made by the people of Flagstaff and Dead River. Story and photos courtesy of The Dead River Historical Society and Wyman Collection.
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Service Builds Jordan Lumber “Big enough to serve you and small enough to know you” is the motto that guides the Jordan Lumber Co., Inc. of Kingfield, Maine. It wasn’t until January 1, 1974 that Everett E. Jordan Sr., founder of the business, incorporated with himself as president and general manager and his wife Evangeline Jordan, as corporate vice president, secretary and treasurer. In 1960 the Jordan’s really entered the retail market. Until ’62 Vange Jordan was the only helper Everett had in the retail end. Today Jordan Lumber is truly still a family business. Jordan’s business is divided about 50/50 between contractors and individual homeowners. The Sugarloaf region has been a tremendous boom to the area. Since the late ‘50’s many second homes, camps, chalet, cabins and numerous service buildings have been constructed. All of which have boosted the local economy. Jordan Lumber Co. has been alert to this development and has tailored its operations to satisfy the demand for this great four-season recreational area. It is obvious to the visitor that the Jordan family enjoys its business, its customers whom they like to think of as friends, and the Maine’s High Peaks Region.
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Yeast Rolls (she never really needed this recipe... she knew it by heart) 1 yeast cake ( or 1 envelope dry yeast) 6 Tbsp sugar 1 cup warm water 2 tsp salt 1/4 cup melted lard (or shortening) 1 egg 1 cup milk, scalded - slightly cooled 5 to 6 cups flour
Dissolve yeast and sugar in 1 cup water. Mix all ingredients together, pour out on a floured board and knead gently until smooth and elastic. Shape into a ball and put into a greased bowl; cover with a cloth and let rise in a warm place until twice the size. Turn out onto the floured board, press out evenly, cut into even size and form balls. Place balls in a greased 9” x 13” pan and put in a warm place to rise to desired height. Bake in. 350 - 375 degree oven. when golden brown, remove from oven. Then as the golden brown rolls came out of the oven at Clara’s, there was a race for a roll or two by everyone who could smell them, before Clara could even get them to the table to serve them....she would yell, but with a smile!!!! www.maineshighpeaks.com
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Helping people buy and sell houses in the beautiful western mountains of Maine since 1985. Call Janet Peruffo
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Highland Frameworks
Highland Home Inspection
Custom Matting and Framing
Susan Catino KingďŹ eld, Maine
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isit Kingfield in the winter to ski Sugarloaf and Saddleback, snowmobile directly from our back yard to the Black Fly Loop, which connects to hundreds of miles of scenic trails, or find a winter wonderland snowshoeing atop the Bigelow Mountains. When you return to the Inn, cozy up in front of the glowing fireplace with a warm beverage.
The spring, summer and fall bring even more opportunities to explore Kingfield and Western Maine. Hike along the magnificent, newly developed Maine Huts and Trails system or follow the scenic routes of the Appalachian Trail through the Bigelow Preserve toward Mt. Katahdin. Raft down the roaring rapids of the Kennebec River, or fly-fish on the banks of the Dead River. It is said the best trout fishing in the area is from our bend in the river, just behind the inn. Paddle around nearby Flagstaff Lake or take a dip in the cool waters of the Carrabasset River. Bring your ATV and connect directly from our parking lot to miles of trails. Lobby Lounge Open Daily 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Lunch Options Light Appetizers Pub Food Cocktails OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
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Adaptive Outdoor Education Comes To Carrabassett Valley
active are more likely to be employed and to believe that being physically active has helped them advance in their jobs and to lead to a healthier lifestyle. Those physically active report a greater life satisfaction and are more sociable and positive about their life prospects.” With this in mind, the Adaptive Outdoor Education Center seeks to offer disabled athletes increased self-confidence, selfmotivation, and physical strength. All of these contribute to an increased quality of life for the athlete and his or her family members.
The center will be a venue for outdoor programming for adaptive skiing, snowshoeing, nordic skiing, and snowmobiling during the winter months. It will eventually include summer programs such as adaptive kayaking, rowing, hiking, horseback riding, and more. Programming will be fee based, with scholarships offered based The benefits of sports participation for people with disabilities has been well on funding availability. For more information, visit the Adaptive Outdoor Education documented. A 2008 Harris Interactive Survey revealed that “people with disabili- Center. ~John Poulin ties who indicate that they are physically www.maineshighpeaks.com 71
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Opening in December 2015 in its brand new building on the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center Road, the new Adaptive Outdoor Education Center will be a gateway to Western Maine’s outdoors for people with physical and mental disabilities. The center will offer handicapped accessible, hostel style lodging for up to 25 people with a self-service kitchen, in addition to a 30 foot diameter yurt to be used as an education center, meeting place, arts and crafts center, and more. Through collaborations with the Aphasia Center of Maine, Maine Huts & Trails, Maine Adaptive Sports and Recreation, Spurwink, Pine Tree Society, The Iris Network, the Town of Carrabassett Valley, Misty Kits, and Special Olympics, the center will offer adaptive athletes valuable resources to pursue their sport and increase their quality of life.
Spillover Motel...in the heart of it all. Nestled iN the WesterN MouNtaiNs of MaiNe! We are located 7 miles North of Sugarloaf, 16 miles from Rangeley Lakes and Saddleback. We are right across from Bigelow Mountain and Flagstaff Lake is right down the road! r o u t e 2 7 , s t r at t o N , M e 0 4 9 8 2
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Trusted for reliable propane delivery and service. You can depend on Dead River Company to provide you with complete home comfort. To guarantee your comfort and efficiency, choose Dead River Company to deliver your propane and service your equipment. Our certified technicians offer expert advice and exceptional customer service — 24 hours a day. • Propane and Heating Oil Delivery • Price Protection Programs • Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps • Skilled, licensed plumbers for all your home plumbing needs To learn more, please give us a call.
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23 Wood Street, Fairfield
Primp My Paws Mobile Pet Grooming
Kennedy Farm, Kingfield
88 Main Street, Stratton
16 Wire Bridge Road, New Portland
Kingfield POPS
RT 27 Arts
Wire Bridge Photography
484 Wilton Road, Wilton
Franklin Chrysler
102 Salem Road, Kingfield
6002 Nice Drive, Carrabassett Valley
389 Farmington Falls Road
41 Old Kingfield Road, Kingfield
442 Eustis Ridge Road, Eustis
354 Main Street, Kingfield
698 Carrabassett Road, New Portland
1073 Carrabassett Drive, Kingfield
Fenwick Construction
Fournier Construction, Inc
Hammond Lumber Company
John D. Maynard - Plumbing
John G. Dube - Builder
Jordan Lumber Company
Moose Brook Painting
Narrow Gauge Construction
1073 Carrabassett Drive, Carrabassett Valley
Carrabassett Cedar Works
1001 Old Huse Mill Road, Carrabassett Valley
161 Orris Lamb Road, Dallas Plantation
Brackettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pumping & Portable Toilet Service
Custom Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Service
Village West, Carrabassett Valley
Birchwood Interiors
BUILDING CONTRACTORS & SERVICES
250 Main Street, Stratton
Absolut Services
AUTOMOBILE SALES & SERVICE
991 Arnold Trail, Eustis
Birds In Flight Art Gallery
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1082 Carrabassett Drive, Kingfield
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Stratton Lumber, Inc
3209 Carrabassett Drive, Carrabassett
The Loaf #18, Carrabassett Valley
10 Main Street, Stratton
P O Box 553, Stratton
165 Front Street, Farmingtonm
1014 Poplar Stream Road, Carrabassett Valley
45 High Street, Kingfield
P O Box 182, Kingfield
Church Street, New Portland
15 River Road, Phillips
60 Applegate Lane, Wilton
Carrabassett Valley Public Library
Carrabassett Valley Region NEMBA
Dead River Area Historical Society
Flagstaff Area ATV Club
Greater Frankin Development Council
JV Wing Snowmobile Club
Kingfield Historical Society
Kingfield Quad Runners ATV Club
New Portland Historical Society
Sandy River Business Association
Senator Tom Saviello
Village West #13, Carrabassett Valley
272 Piles Hill Road, Norway
929 Carrabassett Road, New Portland
Sugarloaf Mountain Ski Club
West Coast Maine Magazine
Western Mountains Baptist Church
PO 12, Kingfield
Valley Crossing #13, Carrabassett Valley
Carrabassett Valley ATV Club
Sno Wanderers
P O Box 152, Eustis
Arnold Trail Snowmobile Club
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Western Maine Center for Children
207-246-4500
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2742 Main Street, Rangeley
CHILD CARE
272 Main Street, Kingfield
Rangeley Lakes Builders Supply
P O Box 365, Stratton
Pinkham Electric
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phillipsareabusiness.com
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SK Durrell Agency/Horace Mann
7 Depot Street, Kingffield
Skowhegan Savings Bank
256 Main Street, Kingfield
40 School Street, Kingfield
Ski Museum of Maine
Stanley Museum
333 Main Street, Kingfield
648 Wilton Road, Farmington
5000 Mountainside Road, Carrabassett Valley
238 Main Street, Kingfield
Kim’s Kreations Hair Salon
Senior Planning Center
Sugarloaf Sports & Fitness Center
Western Maine Pharmacy
HEALTH CLUBS/FITNESS CENTERS/PERSONAL CARE
2 Colegrove Road, New Portland
137 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington
Nowetah’s Indian Museum & Store
GALLERIES & MUSEUMS
Wiles Funeral Homes & Memorial Company
Dan & Scott Funeral & Cremation Services
488 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington
268 Main Street, Kingfield
Proulx Insurance & Financial Services
FUNERAL/CREMATION SERVICES
2563 Main Street, Rangeley
20 Federal Street, Brunswick
Paul Richard Copeland III
171 Main Street, Farmington
Kyes Insurance, Inc
Morton & Furbish Insurance Company
209 Main Street, Farmington
476 Main Street, Kingfield
Franklin Somerset Federal Credit Union
368 Main Street, Kingfield
Emery Associates, dba H&R Block
Franklin Savings Bank
1104 Valley Crossing, Carrabassett Valley
Cole Harrrison Insurance Company
FINANCIAL/INSURANCE/LEGAL SERVICES
3197 Carrabassett Drive, Carrabassett Valley
Carrabassett Valley Academy
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33 Depot Street, Kingfield
Franklin Memorial Hospital
Mt Abram Regional Health Center
5092 Access Road, Carrabassett Valley
TransCanada Maine Wind Development, Inc
423 Main Street, Madison
395 Main Street, Kingfield
Bob’s Cash Fuel
Dead River Fuel Company
OIL/GAS/FUEL & INSTALLATION
239 Main Street, Kingfield
3647 Arnold Trail, Chain of Ponds Township
The Original Irregular
Steve Pinkham
680 Farmington Falls Road. Farmington
PO Box 856, Rangeley
Lloyd Graphics
Snowfield Productions: WSKI-TV17
P O Box 555, Stratton
Libbys Tree Service
Signworks
110 Narrow Gauge Road, Coplin Plantation
Good Dog Firewood
27 Fox Farm Road, Stratton
513 Holley Road, Farmington
Foot and Paddle Publications
ReEnergy Biomass Operations
5 Sonny Lane, Stratton
Flagstaff Emporium Consultant
777 Mile Hill Road, New Sharon
P O Box 55, Eustis
Eustis Eustore Self Storage
58 Minster Hill Road, Kingfield
81 Main Street, Madison
Economy Firearms, Trophies & Archery
North Woods Survival Experience
32 Reed Road, Coplin Planation
Bruce G. Marcoux, Facilitator
Nichols & Dimes
1112 Arnold Trail, Eustis
Breezy Acres Camps & Guide Service
MISC. SERVICES
368 Main Street, Kingfield
333 Main Street, Kingfield
Augat Chiropractic & Sports Injuries
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Winter’s Health & Fitness Club
207-265-4328
207-696-3040
207-297-2559
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Valley Gas & Oil Company
330 Maple Street, Kingfield
Redington East #4, Carrabassett Valley
148 Wilton Road, Farmington
P O Box 513, Carrabassett Valley
5092 Access Road, Carrabassett Valley
1236 Carrabassett Drive, Carrabassett Valley
Eagle Ridge Homesites
Faron Fahy - Keller Williams Realty
Harris Real Estate & Auctioneer
Liz Walker - Keller Williams Realty
Mountainside Real Estate
Sugarloaf Area Real Estate
Rev-It-Up Sports Shop
1001 Old Huse Mill Road, Carrabassett Valley
1200 Carrabassett Drive, Carrabassett Valley
All Points Transportation
Sugarloaf Aviation
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
141 Main Street, Stratton
1 Fergerson Lane, Rangeley
Flagstaff Rentals
SNOWMOBILE/ATV SALES & SERVICE
259 Main Street, Kingfield
CSM Real Estate
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PO Box 449, Stratton
Sugarloaf Rental & Cleaning Services
207-240-5494
207-329-3482
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207-246-4276
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207-237-2100
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207-265-4000
207-491-6132
207-237-2000
207-628-4542
5092 Access Road, Carrabassett Valley
207-246-7792
207-474-8254
24 River Road, New Portland
64 Lander Farm Road, Stratton
Mountain Maintenance Services & Rentals
Sugarloaf Mountain Corporation
98 Palmer Road, Skowhegan
Hurricane Cleaners
207-684-5777
207-246-2887
Sparkle
557 Pond Road, Strong
Highland Home Inspection
207-864-2224
60 Gravel Pit Road, Eustis
D. K. Enterprises
207-872-6676
207-265-5443
207-684-2990
Rangeley Vacation Rentals & Property Management 21 School Street, Rangeley
94 Bayair Road, Bangor
Bouchardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cleaning & Restoration
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Sandy River Cash Fuel
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3207 Carrabassett Drive, Carrabassett Valley
Valley Crossing #6, Carrabassett Valley
279 Titcomb Hill Road, Farmington
PO Box 55, Eustis
496C Main Street, Kingfield
Route 201 N, 38 Dead River Road, West Forks 800-207-7238
Sugarloaf Mt., Carrabassett Valley
3001 Touring Center Road, Carrabassett Valley 207-237-6830
A & A Brochu “Quill Hill”
Antigravity Complex-Town of Carrabassett Valley
Carrabassett Valley Outdoor Association
Fish-N-Play, LLC
Flagstaff Scenic Boat Tours
Maine Huts & Trails
Magic Falls Rafting Company
Sugarloaf Golf Club
Sugarloaf Outdoor Center
123 Bald Mountain Road, Oquossoc
3001 Touring Center Road, Carrabassett Valley
Bald Mountain Camps Resort
Bull Moose Café
207-237-6830
207-864-3571
800-263-0293
207-237-4220
5010 Grand Summit Lane, Carrabassett Valley
2000, chemin du Motel-sur-le-Lac, Quebec
45 North
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207-235-3300
ADDRESS
Auberge &Chalets Sur Le Mac
MEMBER NAME
Where To Eat
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The SugarBowl
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The Outpost Adventure Center
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207-237-6812
207-265-2400
207-246-2277
207-491-9311
207-831-8565
207-237-5566
207-592-1308
207-592-1308
Ira Mountain, Kingfield
A & A Brochu “Ira Mountain”
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9000 Main Street, Carrabassett Valley
3001 Town Line Road, Carrabassett Valley
247 Main Street, Kingfield
496C Main Street, Kingfield
9003 Main Street, Carrabassett Valley
One Stanley Avenue, Kingfield
149 Main Street, Stratton
5092 Access Road, Carrabassett Valley
17 Rumford Road, Oquossoc
468 Tea Pond Road, Eustis
19 Village West, Carrabassett Valley
8252 Carrabassett Road, Stratton
833 Winter Hill Street, Kingfield
372 Main Street, Kingfield
5016 Access Road, Carrabassett Valley
2443 Main Street, Rangeley
1000 Commons Circle, Carrabassett Valley
1242 Carrabassett Drive, Carrabassett Valley
146 Main Street, Stratton
9006 Main Street, Carrabassett Valley
Tim Pond Road, Eustis
59 Eustis Village Road, Eustis
Bullwinkle’s
Bullwinkle’s At Night
Gepetto’s
Hug’s Italian Restaurant
Longfellow’s Restaurant
Maine Huts and Trails
Mountain Munchies
One Stanley Avenue Restaurant
Stratton Plaza Hotel & Lounge
Sugarloaf Mountain Corporation
Tall Tales Tavern
Tea Pond Lodge & Cabins
The Bag and Kettle Brew Pub
The Coplin Dinner House
The Inn on Winter’s Hill
The Kingfield Woodsman
The Rack BBQ
The Rangeley Inn & Tavern
The Shipyard BrewHaus
The SugarBowl
The White Wolf Inn & Restaurant
The Widowmaker Lounge
Tim Pond Camps
Trail’s End SteakHouse & Tavern
800-843-5623
207-246-7511
207-243-2947
207-237-6945
207-246-2922
207-235-3300
207-237-6958
207-864-3341
207-235-2211
207-265-2561
207-340-1020
207-246-0016
207-237-2451
207-670-3009
207-864-9737
207-237-2000
207-246-2000
207-265-5541
207-670-5363
207 265-2400
207-265-4394
207-237-2392
207-237-6953
800-843-5623
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sportingcampsmaine.com
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stanleyavenue.com
FaceBook: Mountain Munchies
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hugsitalian.com
sugarloaf.com
sugarloaf.com
sugarloaf.com
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155 Front Street, Farmington
329 Main Street, Kingfield
1157 Rangeley Road, Stratton
244 Main Street, Kingfield
354 Main Street, Kingfield
3205 Carrabassett Drive, Carrabassett Valley
2 Colegrove Road, New Portland
6065 Arnold Trail, Coburn Core
975 Arnold Trail, Eustis
2742 Main Street, Rangeley
Front Street Merchantile
Funky Finds Vintage & Retro
Green Farm Plant Works
Highland Frame Works
Jordan Lumber Company
Mountainside Grocers
Nowetah’s Indian Store & Museum
Pepin’s General Store
Pines Market
Rangeley Lakes Builders Supply
104 Main Street, Stratton
Country Charm Gift Shop
157 Main Street, Stratton
93 Main Street, Kingfield
Carrabassett Coffee Company
Fotter’s Market & Hardware
272 Titcomb Hill Road. Farmington
C J’s Appliances
108 Main Street, Stratton
662 Wilton Road, Farmington
Bouffard’s Furniture & Carpet
Flagstaff General Store
991 Arnold Trail, Eustis
Birds In Flight Gallery
9004 Main Street, Carrabassett Valley
Village West, Carrabassett Valley
Birchwood Interiors
225 Main Street, Stratton
1215 Carrabassett Drive, Carrabassett Valley
Ayotte’s Country Store
Downhill Supply Co.
253 Main Street, Kingfield
Anni’s Market
EclecticTreasures
ADDRESS
MEMBER NAME
Where To Shop
207-265-2231
207-246-4221
207-297-2651
207-628-4981
207-237-2248
207-265-2231
207-684-5777
207-2463232
207-680-6641
207-860-2828
207-246-2401
207-246-2300
207-265-6072
207-237-6990
207-246-5871
297-265-2306
207-778-3375
207-778-2045
207-246-6694
207-237-7000
207-235-2443
207-265-2664
PHONE
26 44 66 67 62
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rangeleybuilderssupply.com
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nowetahs.webs.com
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fottersmarket.com
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FaceBook: Flagstaff General store
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FaceBook: Stratton Country Charm downhillsupplycompany.com
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carrabassettcoffee.com
cjsappliance.com
FaceBook: Bouffard’s Furniture & Carpet
birds-in-flight.com
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FaceBook: Ayottes Country Store birchwoodinteriors.com
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FaceBook: Annis Market
WEBSITE
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5092 Access Road, Carrabassett Valley
256 Main Street, Kingfield
9004 Main Street, Carrabassett Valley
363 Main Street, Kingfield
2742 Main Street, Rangeley
16 Wire Bridge Road, New Portland
Sugarloaf Mountain Corporation
Sugarloaf Sports Outlet
The Sugarloafer Shop
Tranten’s Family Market
Welcome Home Furniture & Accessories
Wire Bridge Photography
ADDRESS
2000, chemin du Motel-sur-le-Lac, Quebec
125 Bald Mountain Road, Oquossoc
65 East Madrid Road, Phillips
1112 Arnold Trail, Eustis
945 Arnold Trail, Euistis
61 Howard Hill Road, Highland Plantation
60 Gravel Pit Road, Eustis
495 Tufts Pond Road, Kingfield
83 Eustis Ridge Road, Eustis
Route 201 N, 38 Dead River Road, West Forks
496C Main Street, Kingfield
64 Lander Farm Road, Stratton
4755 Carrabassett Road, Wyman Township
MEMBER NAME
Auberge & Chalets Sur Le Lac
Bald Mountain Camps Resort
Blue Yonder Mountain Lodge
Breezy Acres Camps & Guide Service
Cathedral Pines Campground
Claybrook Mountain Lodge
D. K. Enterprises, Inc.
Deer Farm Campgound & Cabins
Eustis Ridge Lodging & Guide Services
Magic Falls Rafting Company
Maine Huts & Trails
Mountain Maintenance Services & Rentals
Mountain View Motel
Where To Stay
17 Rumford Road, Oquossoc
Scotty’s Lobster Pound & Fish Market
207-246-2033
207-246-7792
207-265-2400
800-207-7238
207-246-2887
207-265-2241
207-246-2887
207-628-4681
207-246-3491
207-643-2920
207-491-9155
207-864-3671
800-263-0293
PHONE
207-265-6915
207-864-5688
207-265-2202
207-237-6718
207-265-2011
207-237-2000
207-864-2493
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FaceBook: Wire Bridge Photography
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baldmountaincamps.com
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claybrookmountainlodge.com
mountainviewmotelmaine.com
Mountain-Maintenance-Services
mainehuts.org
magicfalls.com
eustisridgelodging.com
deerfarmcamps.com
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gopinescamping.com dkvacationrentals.com
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breezyacrescamps.com
vrbo.com/514439
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FaceBook: Welcome Home Furniture
WEBSITE
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trantens.com
sugarloaf.com
sugarloaf.com
sugarloaf.com
FaceBook: Scotty’s Lobster Pound
www.maineshighpeaks.com
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3004 Town Line Road, Carrabassett Valley
Nestlewood Inn & Breakfast
32 Spaulding Drive, Stratton
146 Main Street, Stratton
246 Main Street, Kingfield
833 Winter Hill Street, Kingfield
2443 Main Street, Rangeley
146 Main Street, Stratton
Three Stanley Avenue, Kingfield
Tim Pond Road, Eustis
9 Tranquillity Lane, Stratton
Tea Pond Lodge & Cabins
The Herbert Grand Hotel
The Inn on Winterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hill
The Rangeley Inn & Tavern
The White Wolf Inn & Restaurant
Three Stanley Avenue B & B
Tim Pond Camps
Tranquillity Lodge B & B
5000 Commons Circle, Carrabassett Valley
Sugarloaf Inn
Sugarloaf Rentals & Cleaning Services
149 Main Street, Stratton
Stratton Plaza Hotel & Lounge
5092 Access Road, Carrabassett Valley
PO Box 284, Stratton
Stratton Motel and Hostel
5010 Grand Summit Lane, Carrabassett Valley
207-246-6571
Route 27, Coplin Plantation
Spillover Motel
Sugarloaf Mountain Corporation
207-864-2224
Rangeley Vacation Rentals & Property Management 21 School Street, Rangeley
Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel
207-864-3434
2302 Main Street, Rangeley
Rangeley Saddleback Inn
207-864-2440
207-246-2122
207-243-2927
207-265-5541
207-246-2922
207-864-3341
207-340-1020
207-265-2000
207-670-3009
207-246-2849
207-237-4205
800-843-5623
207-237-6884
207-246-2000
207-246-4171
207-246-4181
2541 Main Street, Rangeley
8 Main Street, Stratton
North Country Inn B & B
Putts Place B & B
207-237-2077
19 Natanis Point Road, Chain of Ponds Township 207-297-2694
Natanis Point Campground
207-265-2030
164 Main Street, Kingfield
Mountain Village Farm B&B
33 69 74 51 82
herbertgrandhotel.com wintershill.com therangeleyinn.com thewhitewolfinn.com stanleyavenue.com tranquillitylodge.com
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sportingcampsmaine.com
timpond.com
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sugarloaf-rentals-&-cleaning-services
sugarloaf.com
sugarloaf.com
sugarloaf.com
strattonplazahotel.com
thestrattonmotel.com
spillovermaine.com
rangeleyvacationrentals.com/
rangeleysaddlebackinn.com
northcountrybb.com
nestlewoodinn.com
natanispointcampground.com
mountainvillageinn.com/
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Bald Mountain Camps Resort 125 Bald Mt Road Oquossoc Maine 04964
(207)864-3671
Info@baldmountaincamps.com
~Open Year round ~ 14 Lake Front Cabins ~ Full Bar & Restaurant ~ Snowmobile Trail Access ~Boat Rentals ~ Weddings ~Catered Parties ~ Corporate Retreats ~ Winter Events “Winter Fly in, CF World Record Ride, Winter Concert”
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