2017 Our Town: Western Maine by Sun Journal

Advertising Supplement to the Sun Journal a division of Sun Media Group, Friday, August 4, 2017

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Advertising Supplement to the Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Friday, August 4, 2017

Oxford/Norway/ Paris/ Fryeburg/Lovell

167th annual Fryebury Fair Fr yeburg Fair, established in 1851, will host its 167th annual eight day fair October 1 to 8, in Fryeburg.

events such as log-rolling, axe throwing, standing block chop, tree felling, skidder driving and log loading.

with local farm ingredients. The Expo Center features 9,000 square feet of commercial exhibits.

The Fryeburg Fair, considered to be one of the best ag r ic u lt u ra l fa i r s i n t he United States of fers nonstop livestock, agriculture a nd fa r m i ng ex h ibit ion s with more than 3,000 head of cattle, horses, sheep, goats, hogs, poultry, rabbits, oxen and more.

Fair highlights include horse and ox pulling, draft horse tandem hitches up to eight, c a l f a nd pig s c r a mble s, cook i ng contest s, f lower shows, ex hibition ha lls of crafts, handiwork, photos, art, forest and wood produc t s ; a f u l l mu s e u m of old fa r m equ ipment a nd memorabilia with live demonstrations; the “Little Red Schoolhouse” built in 1835; the milking parlor, firemen’s musters, sheepdog t r ia ls, tractor pulling, 4WD pulls a nd pa r i-mut uel ha r ness racing on the Fair’s half-mile track. The Fair’s Specialty Foods Pavillion offers innovative food products made

Roy Andrews, Fryeburg Fair President says, “No telling w hat w i l l be bor n here. As a lways, we offer a $ 50 premium for our large animal births during the Fair.” He adds with a big laugh, “We don’t offer the same premium to rabbits!”

Fryeburg Fair’s 50th Anniversary of Woodsmen’s Field Day is this year on Monday, Oct. 3. Our Woodsmen’s Field Day is the largest spectator woodsmen event in North America. C ont e s t a nt s c om e f r om accross t he United States and Canada to compete in more than 34 woods skills

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The annual fireworks show is on Friday night at 9 p.m. right after the Night Show. Saturday’s 10 a.m. Gra nd Parade is two hours of Fryeburg Fair’s best on display. Camping at Fryeburg Fair is very popular and always fun with more that 3,000 campsites. Contact the Fair for rates and availability. Genera l Admission is $10 daily and includes the 8 p.m. Night Show. Children under

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Elizabeth Wright of Clinton prepares to march in the parade at the 2016 Fryeburg Fair. According to Wright’s grandfather Brian Caverly, Wright has been coming to the barn “since she hit the ground.” 12 are always free. Tuesday is Senior Citizen’s Day (65 & over are admitted free). Gates open at 7 a.m. Harness Racing post time is 1:30p.m. Tuesday thru Sunday. Group sales of admissions tickets

with a minimum purchase of 20 tickets can be purchased at the Fair office beginning on September 1st at a reduced rate of $9 per ticket. Fair Office Hours for advanced ticket purchase are Monday

thru Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For f u r t her i n for mat ion, please visit the website www. fryeburgfair.org or call the office at 207-935-3268. Information courtesy of the website www.fryeburgfair.org/

Educational Day at the Oxford County Fair For nearly 25 years, the Oxford County Soil and Water Conservation District has coordinated the Agriculture Education Day at the Oxford County Fair. Each year the event attempts to bring something new to the program and have worked diligently in most recent years to satisfy the “Learning Results” requirements. This program has brought components that focus on science, math and social studies for the students. Home schooled children will be attending. The fair will be passing out bags to all the children with many educational tools and there are about 80 educational booths. Educational Day will be held Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Oxford County Fair, 67 Pottle Road, Oxford. Updated admission pricing is listed on the website www.oxfordcountyfair.com/. Or ,for more information call the fair office at 207-739-2204. Information courtesy of Oxford Fairground website www.oxfordcountyfair.com/

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Students from Pine Tree Academy in Freeport watch blacksmith Jan Tricarico of Winthrop during a demonstration at the 2016 Oxford County Fair. The 2017 Educational Day will be held Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Advertising Supplement to the Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Friday, August 4, 2017

Take a ride: A Fryeburg bicycle tour Fryeburg is a unique one-day or multi-day trip destination packed with history, recreation opportunities, and great mountain views. The town is one of the oldest in the region and boasts 11 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Many of Fryeburgâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s longest-standing landmarks are within the Main Street Historic District.

Farm and Garden Ride: A scenic ride through the Saco Intervale with some of the best farmland in Maine. Views of the White Mountains to the west 21 Gentle terrain, some hills, for almost all cyclists

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Starting point: The 12-, 17-, and 21-mile rides begin at Fryeburg Academy Field House on Bradley St. The 19-mile ride begins at the Maine Visitor Information Center on Route 302 west of Fryeburg.

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Cautions: Heavy traffic on Route 302; some roads without shoulders.

The 12-, 17- and 21-mile rides build on each other, creating different rides on gentle country roads that meander through the Saco River Valley past farms, fields and forests, with views of the western mountains. The 19-mile ride is a scenic down-

Highlights: Historical landmarks, lake, pond, river views, mountain views, rural, wildlife

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Road conditions: Generally good; no shoulder on Route 113 or Route 5.

Fryeburg maintains 12 public parks, three of which are historic sites. Some parks are open spaces ideal for a picnic or bird watching, while others offer swimming, walking trails, tennis, or fishing. Music concerts are hosted at different park locations throughout the summer, including a beautiful performing arts center at Fryeburg Academy.

Brownfield Beauty: 19 miles. A scenic down and back ride to Brownfield. Moderate terrain, hilly, for intermediate cyclists.

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APPROXIMATE SCALE IN MILES This Map Prepared by MaineDOT, Office of Communications, Mapping & Graphic Arts Section

Tour 27 Fryeburg Favorites

Fish Street Folley: 17 miles. A longer scenic loop past local farm fields, markets, and fairgrounds. Gentle terrain for almost all cyclists.

and-back ride to Brownfield, which, because of the seven mountains surrounding the town, provides picturesque views.

The Maine Bicycle tours are published by the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) as an aid to bicyclists. All routes shown on these tours are on regular state and local roads used by automobiles, trucks, buses and other motorized vehicles. The MaineDOT in no way warrants the safety or suitability of the routes indicated on these tours for shared bicycle/motor vehicle use or for MAINE & MOUNTAINS REGION 1217-mile: Gentle terrain for almost all cyclists use by young and/orLAKES inexperienced riders. Bicyclists assume the risk for their own safety at all times when traveling on the and indicated routes. The routes have been selected by experienced bicyclists as scenic routes and inclusion of a tour in the book does not indicate that the roads are in good condition or currently or ever will have paved shoulders. 19-mile: Moderate terrain, hilly, for intermediate cyclists Although the MaineDOT has made a r easonabale effort to ensure that the information contained in this guide is correct21-mile: as of the date of publication, the actual riders encounter vary, and Gentle terrain, someconditions hills, for almost all may cyclists the Department in no way warrants its accuracy. MaineDOT assumes no liability for personal injuries or property damage suffered by bicyclists. Mileage readings may vary. We recommend you carry a detailed map of the area wit you.

Cornshop Hop: 12 miles. An easy, short, scenic loop past local farm fields, markets, and fairgrounds. Gentle terrain for almost all cyclists.

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Advertising Supplement to the Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Friday, August 4, 2017

Chris Humphrey Jazz Quartet

Paris Hill Music Festival’s Music Expo

DaPonte String Quartet

Paris Hill Music Festival The Paris Hill Music Festival will be held at the First Baptist Church on historic Paris Hill in South Paris, Aug. 10 to 13.

s part of the Paris Hill Music Festival, a new Music Expo will be held on Saturday, Aug. 12, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m, at the Common, 500 Paris Hill Road, South Paris. This Expo will have a tent where concerts will be going on all day. Music will be from different genres of music, but all the concerts are free to the public. Folks are encouraged to bring a comfortable chair. There will be vendors for food, music, art and crafts, as well as some food trucks for refreshments. The Paris Hill Country Club is one block away for lunch as well.

Thursday, Aug. 10, the first concert will feature the native son group, Schooner Fare. The concert starts at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $25/person. Friday, Aug. 11, the second concer t w i l l br i ng t he DaPonte String Quartet from m id-coast Ma i ne back to Paris Hill. The concert starts at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $20/ person. Saturday, August 12, Noel Paul Stookey will be bringing his folk music to Paris Hill for the first time. The oncert starts at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $30/person. This concert is likely to sell out quickly. Paul Stookey was a member of the famous trio, “Peter, Paul, and Mar y” from the 1960s, but Stookey has remained active as a solo artist.

Schooner Fare

T he fest iv a l w i l l end on Sunday, Aug. 13, w it h t he Chris Humphrey Jazz Quartet from southern Maine. The concert will be held at 3 p.m. The tickets cost $20/person.

val for free on Saturday, Aug. 12, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Common beside the First Baptist Church. A vendor’s fair of all things musical will be held as the concerts are performed a few feet away under a large tent. These concerts are being provided free for anyone who wants to listen to one group or all the groups. It is open seating (recommended to bring your own chair).

In addition to the four featured concerts, there will be an ongoing local music festi-

The Paris Hill Music Festival is a nonprofit organization and event. Fifty percent of the

proceeds after costs will go to future festivals; 30 percent w i l l go to st udent music scholarships; and 20 percent will go to the renovation and maintenance of the historic First Baptist Church of Paris. Tickets for the new Paris Hill Music Festival are on sale. The tickets may be purchased in person at one of the following: Books-n-Things on Main Street in Norway, Bolster’s Decorating in Market Square in South Paris, and at the Paris Hill Country Club on Paris Hill Road on Paris Hill

Noel Paul Stookey in South Paris. Tickets may also be purchased via phone by calling 207-743-9390, as long as seats are available.

For more information about the Paris Hill Music Festival, please feel free to contact the Festival Director, Mary Beth

Caffey, at 207-754-7970, or mbcaffey@gmail.com.

Advertising Supplement to the Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Friday, August 4, 2017

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Helping to build. Daring to lead. Inspiring to thrive. Russ Boudreau participates in the 2016 mud run.

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Driver Scott Milligan and passenger Makenna Verrill travel through the 2016 obstacle course.

ud run, obstacle course offered M at 5th annual warrior salute The Ma ine Wa r r ior Sa lute holds a n of f roading event every August to raise money for wounded veterans in conjunction with The Wounded Heroes Program of Maine. Spectator hours will be held Saturday, Aug. 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 1234 Main St., Oxford, behind the Oxford Wal-Mart on Route 26. The cost is $10 per person. Free admission for veterans with a valid ID. There will be mud runs, a custom built obstacle course, a bounce house and a mega truck exhibition. The public can participate in the obstacle course and mud runs for an additional fee. There will be an extensive raffle table with

donations of all kinds of items. A food vendor will be available, Hot Cinnamon Buns will have breakfast and lunch items, as well as ice cream. Warrior Salute’s mission is to raise money for wounded veterans that return home after being injured in the line of duty, and to honor all those who have served. Funds raised are donated to Warrior Legacy Foundation’s Wounded Heroes Program of Maine. Please contact Michelle Verrill at mechellabella06@gmail.com for more information, to donate or volunteer. Vendor spots are still available, starting at $20.

207-783-2249 • 415 Lisbon St., Lewiston • LAMetroChamber.com

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Advertising Supplement to the Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Friday, August 4, 2017

A celebration in downtown Norway of Western Maine’s local foods movement

njoy a harvest bounty, and learn about how t his agricultura l revival is building healthier communities with stronger economies, while nurturing our natural environment. The festival will showcase the food and agricultural renaissance in the foothills of Western Maine. Organized by Community Food Mat ters, t he loca l community food council, a project of the Center for an Ecology-Based Economy

The Festiva l w ill bring a wide range of food producers and vendors, food access, education and community programs. Music and art will also fill the sidewalks and parks of downtown Norway.

Carl Costanzi

Fresh, homemade ravioli from Fiddlestick Farm. Food supplies and waste, featuring seed sources and compost operations

The Festival will welcome:

These groups will have displays with information and samples. A beer garden will feature local and regional brews. Educational sessions, book sig n i ngs a nd food art projects will add to the event.

• L oca l fa r ms feat u r i ng veggies, fruits, dairy, meats, w i ld edibles, honey a nd maple syrup • Local processors, featuring baked goods, cheese, ice cream, specialty foods and snacks, beverages and local brews

Carl Costanzi T he Foot h i l ls Food Fes-

The Cobblestones, a favorite local tival will have a full beer garden this year, welcoming • Local outlets, featuring band will be performing at the Allagash, Norway Brewing f a r mer s’ m a r ket s, f a r m C om p a n y, B e a r B on e s , stands and CSAs, restau- festival. Sebago Brewing Company, ra nts, Fa re Sha re Co-op, Ba nde d Hor n, Su nd ay R i v er Br e w i ng specialty stores, and institutional cafeterias Company, Pennesseewassee Brewing, Ricker’s • Food access and nutrition, featuring com- Cider, Blue Ox Malt House and Maine Grains. munity and school gardens, food pantries and summer, meal sites, gleaning and FoodCorp, A highlight of the Festival is supporting and showcasing our local farms. It has been chalSNAP and WIC programs lenging for farmers to commit to coming to • Education and support featuring Local the event, because they work incredibly long Food Councils, Farm to School, 4-H and the hours and Saturday is a busy day at the market. Cooperative Extension, the local USDA office, It is our goal to make the festival as flexible as nutrition education, and the Maine Food Atlas. possible so that as many farmers as possible

SET TITLE Comprised of the commercial districts of Norway, Oxford and Paris, and complimented by the outlying villages of Buckfield, Harrison, Hartford, Hebron, Mechanic Falls, Otisfield, Poland, Sumner, Waterford and West Paris, the member towns of the Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce stretch

Courtesy of Foothills Food Festival

The farmers’ market will be full of fresh, local produce. can attend. Among our local farms that will be attending this year are: Mid Ridge Farm of Casco; Pie Tree of Sweden, Back to Roots of West Paris, Beacon Blessings of Oxford, Wildfire Fellowship Farm of Buckfield, Fairwinds Farm of Oxford, Jumpers Hills Farm of Harrison, Mighty Maine Greens of Woodstock, and Beech Hill Farm of Waterford. The Festival is a family friendly event. In addition to local food, local beer and local music, we will also be sharing information and resources including “tent talks”, which will be a great place to learn about what is already happening to make our food system more stable, and what we can do as consumers, businesses, and individuals to make lasting contributions. T h e e v e n t i s r a i n o r s h i n e S a t u rd a y, A u g u s t 1 2 , n o o n t o 9 p . m . For more information, email info@foothillsfoodfestival.org or visit the website www. foothillsfoodfestival.org.

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Maine artist, Jacinda Martinez will have portraits from her Fashion in the Raw exhibit. Make sure to stop by to see what Jacinda creates the day of the Festival.

from the borders of Lewiston-Auburn to the Mountains and Lakes Regions in Western Maine. If you live here, you know how breath taking the area is. If you are visiting, the people you meet —and scenic beauty you see —will make you want to stay longer!

Streaked, Singepole, and Hawk mountains, among others, are hiking treks with vista views of Mount Washington and the Presidential Range. Additionally, Norway’s Ordway Grove and Paris Cornwall Nature Preserve provide more than 150 acres of land for public use.

The Oxford Hills has more than ten lakes and ponds — all of which are havens for boating, swimming, fishing, ice skating, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and more.

Information courtesy of the Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce website: www.oxfordhillsmaine.com/

Advertising Supplement to the Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Friday, August 4, 2017

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Sabattus Mountain Town: Lovell Difficulty: Moderate Length: 1.4 miles, loop Surface: Dirt and forest f loor, gravel and crushed stone, rock and ledge Less than an hour drive from the White Mountain National Forest, Sabattus Mountain is located in Lovell. Two Land For Maineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Future Grants enabled the State to purchase this 177 acre parcel which was made possible because of the cooperative efforts of the Bureau of Parks and Lands and the Greater Lovell Land Trust. This trail is also used for showshoeing in the winter months. The well marked loop trail begins from the parking lot where the trail splits a short distance up the trail. Either path will lead to the summit of Sabattus Mountain. The trail traverses through a mixed grow th forest with some moderate climbs over a few sections of exposed roots and ledge. Closer to the summit, the trail becomes less steep and winds through a hemlock/pine growth forest. Once at the summit, the southwest side provides several overlooks along immense cliffs that provide outstanding views with several memorial benches where one can enjoy a picnic lunch, watch hawks glide in the thermals, or just take in the breath taking views. At the summit, one can see Kezar Lake, the ski trails of Shawnee Peak, the White Mountains

of New Hampshire, and several other great natural features. The overlooks also provide an excellent area to view the spectacular fall colors with sweeping views of the surrounding country side.

at a fork in the road. Continue another 0.7 miles and the parking lot will be on your right. Information courtesy of Maine Trail Finder website www.mainetrailfinder.com

While walking the trails, look for a variety of spring f lowers and other wildlife including racoon, fox, squirrel, deer, and many songbirds. Several geological features and a diverse ecosystem can be observed while hiking along the trail. Although the trails are a moderate hike, please be aware that the summit has some vertical cliffs and caution should be used at these lookout points. Other Information The area is open from sunrise to sunset. Be aware that the parcel is open to hunting during firearms season and hikers should use caution when hiking during this time. Hunters are reminded that discharging a firearm within 300 feet of a trail is prohibited. Please adhere to the Bureau of Parks and Lands carry in/carry out policy so that others may enjoy this special place. Trailhead From the intersection of Routes 5 and 93 in Lovell, follow Route 5/Main Street north 4.5 miles to Center Lovell and turn east (right) onto Sabuttus Road. Follow Sabattus Road 1.5 miles and bear right onto Sabattus Trail Road

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Sabattus Mountain trail in Lovell.

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Advertising Supplement to the Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Friday, August 4, 2017

Jay/Livermore/Livermore Falls/Sumner

Apple Pumpkin Festival will be held Sept. 30 The Apple Pumpkin Festival is a cultural celebration and harvest festival held on the last Saturday of September from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Livermore Falls recreation field. Admission is free. The festival highlights the rich cultural, agricultural and industrial heritage of the area with vendors and craft artisans, agricultural products, historical items, seasonal decorations and plenty of food. For more information, contact the chamber office at 207-500-2464., or at www. applepumkinfestival.org.

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An inflatable tiger slide will make its annual appearance as part of the Apple Pumkin Festival for children to enjoy.

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The Andy Valley Riders Snowmobile Club of Jay is active with more than 50 members and their families. During the winter months members are busy grooming every weekend and most weekdays. With the help of dedicated volunteers and a PB270 Piston Bully and two grooming sleds. Jay boasts some of the best trails in the area. Interested riders can unload their sleds at the Jay Plaza off Route 4. This leads directly to the railroad bed which will connect riders to Rangeley, Eustis, ITS 87 and ITS 89, all points north, and can take you into New Hampshire. Check us out on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ The Andy Valley Riders maintaining the local trails. andyvalleyriders/

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Livermore Falls:

Exploring the outdoors L ivermore Fa lls has a population of approx i mately 3,500 i n 20 squa re miles. It is located at the northern end of Androscoggin County on the east side of the Androscoggin River. Livermore Falls has a downtown business district as well as quiet country living located in a part of town known as East Livermore, which is south of the downtown area along the river and Route 133. Incorporated in 1845 Livermore Falls is a quiet village with an historic downtown. It has the convenience of in town living, while retaining the tranquility of past rural life.

Town Office 2 Main St., Livermore Falls Phone: 207-897-3321 Email: townoffice@lfme.org Website: www.lfme.org Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Canoeing the Androscoggin

Livermore Falls–Twin Bridges Flatwater– Class 2+ Silver maples and other hardwoods dominate the river here. No bridges or nearby roads make this piece of the Androscoggin one of the most peaceful. Two sets of rapids are midway down, not hazardous, but take some boat control to maneuver through successfully. Warning: On river right downstream of the Twin Bridges there is a substantial ledge drop rapid. Take out on island and portage around rapids. At some water levels the channel along river left is runnable.

Livermore Falls Dam River Access Access is on the west side of the river (Livermore side), south of Route 4 bridge on River Road. First is a signed anglers and kayaker’s access. On Livermore Falls side is the Foundry put in, on Foundry road. Take right off Route 4 northbound immediately after bridge. Travel through parking lot behind town offices, and then take left onto foundry road and travel approximately 0.3 miles.

Fishing The Androscoggin River in this area boasts some of the best smallmouth bass fishing in the northeast. Brown trout are also taken, as well as brook and rainbow trout. 56 Main St., Livermore Falls Phone: 207-897-3631 Website: www.treat.lib.me.us/ Social Media: w w w.facebook.com/pages/ Treat-Memorial-Library/111082968931183 Hours: Tuesday from 1 to 7 p.m.; Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Thusday from 1 to 7 p.m.; Friday from 1 to 5 p.m.; and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Livermore Falls 1885 Water District.

Sightseeing/Road Trips Route 17, Livermore Falls to Readfield and Augusta, travel east on Route 17, scenic lake views, picturesque family cemeteries, shaded country road, historic houses in Readfield and Kents Hill, great view when approaching Kents Hill School.

Route 108 and 117 From North Livermore to Route 4 in Turner, close up look at quaint New England houses, hillside apple orchards, beautiful old farms, cultivated fields, view from high above the valley, small detour in Livermore onto Norlands Road and Norlands Living Histor y Center. Soules Hill, East Jay (Chesterville line). Take Route 4 across from Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington to Route 156 (or you can come up Route 133 from Livermore Falls). Take a left and the next right onto the Soules Hill Road. At the top, you will see a grand view during every season. In summer and spring, see wondrous shades of green. Electric colors including rich reds, deep amber,

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Snowmobiles Club Jug Hill Riders Information courtesy of Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls Chamber of Commerce website http://jay-livermore-lf.org/

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pumpkin orange, and royal purple can be seen in September and October. The Franklin Heritage Loop includes more than 100 sites in Farmington, Rangeley Lakes Region and Sugarloaf. Visitors and residents are welcome to explore the natural and historic features. Hiking, Canoeing, hunting and fishing, swimming, skiing, ice skating and snowmobiling will interest outdoor enthusiasts. Beginning in Farmington on Route 27, the loop travels through New Vinyard, New Portland, Kingfield, Carrabassett Valley, Sugarloaf, Stratton, onto Route 4 through Madrid, Phillips, Strong, Fairbanks, and returning to Farmington. Historical and recreational sites are accessible from the Loop in Carthage, Chesterville, Jay, Livermore Falls, New Sharon, Temple, Weld, Wilton, Chain of Ponds, Coburn Cove, Eustis, Adamstown, Byron, Cupsuptic, Dallas Plantation, Kennebago Lake, Oquossoc, Sandy River Plantation and Wilson’s Mills.

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Children run and play while others wait to get into the mansion during Saturday’s 19th-Century Winter Celebration at Norlands in Beth Chamberlain of Palmyra, playing Celia Bradford-Coolidge, stirs food in a pot during Saturday’s 19th-Century Winter Celebration at Norlands in Livermore. Livermore.

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To get inspired about life in 19th-century Maine and Livermore’s celebrated Washburn Family — stop in and take a liv ing histor y tour. Washburn Norlands offers tours on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays in August from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Washburn family is one of Maine’s, and the nation’s, most political and industrious families. The history of the Washburns at Norlands ca n be t raced back more than 200 years when Israel Washbu r n, Sr. pu rchased the original homestead built

by Cyrus Hamlin (father of Hannibal Hamlin) in 1809 and raised ten children with his wife, Martha Benjamin. They lived a life of poverty as they worked the farm. The four oldest sons worked for neighboring farms to help pay their father’s debts. With

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hu mble be g i n n i ng s, t he seven Washburn sons rose to gain prominence with state, national and international politics, business and industry, diplomacy, and military affairs People are invited to tour the mansion, farmer’s cottage a nd one-room school at their own pace, but arrive by 3 p.m. to enjoy the full tour. Interpreters, dressed in period clothing, portray a loca l person, someone

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you m ig ht have met had you visited Norlands in the 1800s. Be a scholar of 1853 in the schoolhouse. The school ma’am will encourage you to practice your penmanship using a quill pen under her watchful eye. Take a tour of the mansion with a Washburn granddaughter as she tells you all about her famous fa mi ly. Visit t he fa r mer’s cottage and participate in the chores of the day, such as baking, piecing, ironing or washing. Round out your visit with a nature walk on a historic carriage trail. A short hike takes you to the Pools of Simeon, reflecting pools designed by William Drew Washburn in 1903. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the beautiful grounds. Admission: $10; $6 ages 12 and under; $25 family rate for two adults with two or more children under the age of 18. Washburn-Norlands Living History Center is located at 290 Norlands Road, Livermore. For more information call 207-897-4366.

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Jay: Exploring the outdoors Jay was incorporated in 1795, and has more than 5,000 people in 48 square miles. The area has industry, farming and several service businesses. There are banks, restaurants, hair salons, doctors’ offices, a drug store, grocery stores, auto parts stores and insurance companies.The town has a volunteer fire department, recycling and transfer station, highway department, sewer department and a police department

Smallmouth bass, whiteperch, chain pickerel, sunfish

granite, and paving stones are scattered throughout the site.

Seven Mile Stream in Jay

Pine Island Park

Town Office

Hiking

340 Main St., Jay Phone: 207-897-6785 Hours: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Website: www.jay-maine.org/

Fishing Parker Pond, Jay (fishing, boating) 102 acres, max depth 26 feet

Take Route 4 in North Jay, take Route 17 across from the fire station. A mile or so up on the left hand side, just after a right hand curve in the road, in Morse Hill Road. Turn left and you will see the bridge over Seven Mile Stream.

Jay Rec Trails A series of trails behind the North Campus of Spruce Mountain High School (formerly Jay High school campus).

North Jay White Granite Park The park has picnic tables and benches throughout, and a great one-mile trail that meanders through the orchard. There is also a small outlet trail from the orchard that brings you to a small quarry that is still being worked today. Large pieces of

Pine Island Park is a park situated in the middle of the Androscggin River, with a picnic area, ample parking and short side trails leading to picturesque outlooks on the river. There is also a public boat put-in. The park is owned and maintained by International Paper Company and available for public use. Access is off the Riley Road. Hours: Dawn to dusk French Falls River Walk Created by the Jay High School Adult Education in 1996. It features two short loops of 0.5 and 0.75 miles respectively. The trails wind down behind the recreation fields and provide lovely views along the river. Information courtesy of Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls Chamber of Commerce website http://jay-livermore-lf.org/

Livermore: Exploring the outdoors

ivermore was incorporated in 1795 and has approximately 2,000 people in more than 39 square miles. The people living in Livermore are proud of its agricultural heritage and its small business enterprise. Small stores and close community lend to the serenity of the rolling mountains surrounding it. Livermore’s town meetings remain traditional with churches serving lunch during gatherings.The town is home of the Norlands Living History Center, a volunteer fire department, a library, a community building, senior citizens’ activities and year round Area Youth Sports.

203 acres, max depth 18 ft Annually stocked with brook and brown trout. The parking at Long Pond is close to the road. Be careful as you load and unload.

Brettuns Pond

(fishing, boating, swimming and picnicking) 154 acres, max depth 52 feet Smallmouth bass, brown trout, white perch. Annual stocking with brook and brown trout. Boat put in and picnic area in a pine grove

Town Office 10 Crash Road, Livermore Phone: 207-897-3207 Hours: Monday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Livermore Public Library 22 Church St., Livermore Website: www.livermore.lib.me.us/ Social Media: www.facebook.com/pages/ Livermore-Public-Library/143814028989561 Hours: Tuesday from 1 to 7 p.m.; Thursday from 1 to 5:30 p.m.

Fruit picking Livermore Public Library 26 acres, max depth 26 feet Brook trout, rainbow smelt. Heavy annual brook trout stocking; reclaimed pond. No formal boat put in or parking.

Round Pond

(fishing, boating, swimming, picnicking)

Fishing The Androscoggin River in this area boasts some of the best smallmouth bass fishing in the northeast. Brown trout are also taken, as well as brook and rainbow trout.

Bartlett Pond (fishing)

166 acres, max depth 32 feet Brown Trout, smallmout bass, pickerel and white perch. Annually stocked with brook and brown trout. Round Pond offers ample off the road parking in a beautiful wooded parcel called “The Pines.”

Long Pond

(fishing, boating, swimming and picnicking)

Boothby’s Orchards, on Route 4. Apples and more. Wells Farm has raspberries which is located on Robinson Road in Livermore, after crossing bridge at Livermore Falls going south on Route 4, take sharp left onto River Road. Go three miles and take a right onto Robinson Road. The farm is one fourth of a mile on the left.

Golf Course Maple Lane Golf Club Maple Lane, off the River Road in Livermore, 207-897-6666, nine holes.

Snowmobile Club Bear Mountain Blazers Information courtesy of Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls Chamber of Commerce website http://jay-livermore-lf.org/

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388 Bryant Road • Buckfield, Maine 04220 336-3136 Like us on Facebook: Faith Bible Chapel

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“Pursuing Jesus in all of Life”

FIRST UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF WEST PARIS 208 Main St. P.O. Box 36 W. Paris, ME 04289

Worship Services Sunday 9:00 a.m. Led by worship service committee and guest speakers September to June

674-3442

Grace Baptist Church

EAST SUMNER CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

BOLSTERS MILLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Bolsters Mills Road, Bolsters Mills Village in Harrison 583-9024

John Baker-Streevy, Pastor (517) 914-2786 Worship - Sundays at 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - Sundays at 10:15 a.m. September to June - All ages welcome!

May-October Chicken Pie Public Supper

Worship and Children’s Sunday School - 9 a.m.

398 Paris Hill Rd, South Paris

Reverend Howard MacMullen

Sunday Bible Classes (All ages) - 9:30AM Morning Service - 10:30AM Evening Service - 6:30PM Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study - 6:30PM

50 Main Street Sumner, Maine 388-2610

Pastor Samuel J. Luppino www.gracebaptistsp.com (207) 744-2382

Fellowship and Adult Study - 10:30 a.m. Sunday Night Adult Study - 6:30 p.m.

[Worship team and band]

K.I.D.S. Church during sermon Nursery Available Weekly Small Group meetings: Various times and locations throughout the week Monthly: Ladies Fellowship and Men’s Meeting Pastor: Eric Hanson

Sunday Services and Sunday School 10 a.m. Wednesday Evening Testimony Meeting 7:30 p.m. All are welcome christiansciencenorway.org

Christian Science Reading Room

REMINDER Summer Worship Schedule August - 9 a.m. Sept. - June 10 a.m.

Call for reservations 9-Noon Saturday Morning

109 Schoolhouse Road, Oxford Tel. & Fax - 539-2295 www.oxfordhosannachurch.org SCHEDULE: Sunday Morning Worship: 10 a.m.

5 Morrill Road / Rt. 118 Norway, ME • (207) 890-9944

440 Main Street Norway, ME (207) 515-0710

Dixfield Plains

3rd Saturday of the month

HOSANNA NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH

First Church of Christ, Scientist

Listen on the radio on FM 96.9 and AM 780

Sunday School 9:30am Sunday Morning Worship 10:30am Sunday Evening Study 6pm & Monday Evening 6pm Youth Group Pastor Chuck Mason

171 Weld Street, Dixfield, ME 04224 • 207-562-7828

First Universalist Church Of Norway (Unitarian Universalist)

479 Main Street, Norway • 743-2828 Reverend Fayre Stephenson

Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 a.m. • Services Resume Sunday, September 10th • Childcare Provided n o r w ay u u @ g w i . n et

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First Congregational Church 17 East Main St., So. Paris Rev. Don Mayberry 743-2437 www.southpariscongregational.com

Henderson Memorial Baptist Church Centered in Christ, serving our neighbors

Sunday Worship at 9:30 a.m. Fellowship & Study Groups at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Susan Crane, Pastor

110 Academy Street, Farmington, ME 04938 | 778-2163 | www.hmbcmaine.org

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Where visitors become friends and friends become family.

Service times:

Royal Rangers Wednesday Night Sunday evening service & Girls Ministry Youth Group 6:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Sunday Evenings - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Friday Morning Ladies Men’s & Women’s Ministry Men’s Breakfast 4th Sunday of the Month at 2nd Saturday of the month Prayer meeting Bible Study - 8:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

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UNITED PARISH

1130 Main Street, Rte 26, Oxford 743-7310 ~ Office Hours M-F 8-5 www.oaccmaine.org Pastor Darren Bantz ~ sundays ~ Sunday School: 8:30 am Worship: 10 am & 5:30 pm Staffed Nursery in am Handicap Accessible ~ Wednesdays ~ Youth Gr. K-5, 6-8, 9-12: 6-7:30 pm Prayer & Praise Mtg.: 6:30 pm A Family Friendly Church!

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF HARRISON & NO. BRIDGTON 77 Main St., Harrison

Worship & Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Pastor & Teacher Rev. Franklin Anderson Church - 583-4840 www.unitedparishucc.org

Pinpoint of Light Spiritualist Camp

546 Town Farm Road Hartford Maine 04220 (207) 515-1016 pinpointoflight.org pinpointoflightcamp@gmail.com

Summer day camp hosting programs for spiritual development from June through September. Devotional services Sunday at 10:30AM 1190 Main Street, Hartford, Maine 04220

WOODSTOCK SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 268 Perham St. • Farmington Sunday Sunday School (all ages) - 9:30 AM Morning Worship - 10:45 AM Evening Bible Study - 6:30 PM Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study - 6:30 PM

Pastor Brian Rebert www.newhopebaptistchurch.info (207) 778-6393 or (207) 660-5766

SECOND CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORWAY, UCC Corner of Paris & Main Streets An Open and Affirming Church! Ramp Accessible

Sunday Worship 10 am year round Rev. Cordelia Strandskov • 743-2290 18th Annual Yard Sale - Aug. 26th seconch@megalink.net

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TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 34 Buckfield Road (Rt. 117), South Paris 207-743-6906 Services start at: 8:45 a.m. Pastor Nancy Moore Sunday School Available

West Parish Congregational Church An Open and Affirming Congregation Sunday Worship and Sunday School at 10 AM First Sunday of the month is Family Worship and Communion (no Sunday School) Pastor: Rev. Dr. Tim LeConey Church Office:(207)824-2689 Pastor's Office:(207)824-2688

32 Church St., Bethel | www.bethelcongregationalchurch.org

25 Perkins Valley Road, Bryant Pond

Worship every Saturday.

Sabbath School starts at: 9:30 a.m. Lesson Study starts at: 9:45 a.m. Church Services start at: 11:00 a.m.

(207) 674-3232

St. Joseph Parish 1371353-1

Adult Study & Prayer - 9am Morning Worship & Kids’ Discovery Zone - 10am Nursery Provided Food Pantry (1st & 3rd Tues - 10am-Noon) Free Community Supper (3rd Sat.) Small Groups (weekly) Rick Mowery - Pastor 1005 Rte. 121, Otisfield 627-4886 www.spurrscornerchurch.org

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WATERFORD CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH U.C.C. 15 Plummer Hill Road, Waterford Rev. Petra Smyth Church Office: 583-6381 Sunday Worship Service Sunday School: 9:30 AM Nursery Care Available

West Paris Baptist Church Sunday Worship 9:45 AM Sunday School 11 AM Wed. Study 7 PM Food Pantry first and third Tuesday of month 15 Church Street, West Paris, ME 04289 www.westparisbaptistchurch.org

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St. Joseph Church • 225 South High St, Bridgton Saturdays 4:00pm Sundays 8:30am St. Elizabeth Ann Seton • 857 Main St, Fryeburg Sundays 10:30am

St.Teresa of Calcutta Parish St. Catherine of Sienna • 32 Paris St, Norway Saturdays 4:00pm Sundays 8:30am Our Lady of Ransom • 117 Elm St, Mechanic Falls Sundays 10:30am St. Mary’s (Seasonal Church) • 276 King St, Oxford Open Memorial Day to Labor Day Saturdays 5:45pm

Fairbanks Union Church (Presbyterian) | Pastor: Rothea Kornelius 583 Fairbanks Rd. [Rte. 4] Farmington, ME

Sunday Service: 9:00 AM

(207) 778-4705 Also the home for the Mission at the Eastward (MATE) Housing Ministry

www.missionattheeastward.org | All welcome!

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Advertising Supplement to the Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Friday, August 4, 2017

Jay Historical Society, Holmes-Crafts Homestead Located on Route 4, at the top of Jay Hill, the Holmes-Crafts Homestead includes a Federal style 1820 house with period furnishings. The Jay Historical Society overseeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the property and conducts tours by appointment.

On Saturday, Aug. 12, the Homesteads annual open house is held providing an opportunity for the public to view the displays in the property.

207-897-4876. Information courtesy of Jay, Livermore, Livermore Falls Chamber of Commerce website www.jay-livermore-lf.org

For more information or to make a tour appoint, call

The Foundry Trail: Hiking and biking Difficulty: Easy Length: 0.7 miles, one way Pets: Leashed Fees: Free In the middle of Livermore Falls and along the Androscoggin River, the Foundry Trail winds around the Livermore Falls Recreation Area and offering a nice casual walk on a paved sidewalk. Though no longer visible, the Livermore Falls Recreation Area is the site where the first pulp paper mill in Maine was built by Alvin Record.

Town of Livermore Falls website

Log Drive in the 1800s

The nearby Riverside Park and gazebo at the northern end of the trail near downtown Livermore Falls provides glimpses of this townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s industrial history. Now part of a massive dam structure, Livermore Falls on the Androscoggin River still possesses an impressive drop and is visible from many sections of Riverside Park. The pulp paper legacy of the region continued at

Chisholm Mill that once operated just upstream from the park and continues today at the Verso Paper Mill further upstream in Jay.

Trailhead Livermore Falls Municipal Parking Area: From intersection of ME Routes 4 and 17 in Livermore Falls, follow ME Route 17 (Main Street) south. ME Route 17 makes a sharp left approximately 500 feet after the starting point and becomes Depot Street; instead, continue straight along Main Street, driving past the municipal buildings to the parking lots. The Foundry Trail is towards the recreational fields on the left. Additional parking is also available near the tennis courts. Information courtesy of Maine Trail Finder website http://www.mainetrailfinder.com

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MEET YOUR LOCAL REALTORS At Home... Around Town... We do it all!! Morton & Furbish Real Estate Agency P.O. Box 1209, Rangeley, Maine 04970

James L. Eastlack Broker

Cell: (207) 670-5058

Office: (207) 864-5777 Fax: (207) 864 3576

email: eastlack@megalink.net Websites: www.morton-furbish.com www.rangeleyhomes.com

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Bisco Properties LLC 229 Main Street Norway, Maine 04268

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915 US Route 2 East Wilton, ME 04294

Carol Chaffee, REALTOR® Creating Relationships For Life

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Nikki Chabot, Realtor nchabot@mainesource.com www.mainesourcerealty.com 314 Center Street, Auburn, ME 04210 207-333-6001 OFFICE 207-333-6003 FAX 207-577-4350 FAX

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MEET YOUR LOCAL REALTORS At Home... Around Town... We do it all!! Having lived in Maine with my husband and children for the last 40 years, I began my real estate career in 2002. Now with the family fully grown, my interest in real estate seemed a perfect transition coming from a family involved in the manufactured housing business. I had years of years of experience of working directly with builders and home buyers.

A 6th generation native of the Town of Waterford, I have practiced real estate brokerage since 1985. I established Truman Properties in Waterford and was the designated broker/owner for 19 years until its closing in 2007. I have been affiliated with Paris Cape Realty since 2009. Doing what I say I will do is one reason why I feel I have consistently been a multi-million producer. In 1992 I was named the Western Maine Board's "Realtor of the Year".

My love for Maine's quality of life, its mountains, lakes, the ocean, and endless natural beauty, is evident in the enthusiasm I bring to all my buyers and sellers. And - you can reach me anytime!

An avid hiker, I am a member of the AMC 4000 Club, having climbed to the summit of all the 48 NH peaks of 4000’ and above. I try to do some mountain hiking each day with my dog Molly and enjoy rowing my Adirondack guide boat, Dory. Look for me on Keoka lake with Molly on board. Past Member, New Hampshire Greater Salem Board of Realtors

Janet Truman Broker/GRI Representing Buyers and Sellers

Terry Keiser

Past President and Member, Western Maine Board of Realtors Member, National Association of Realtors Past State President, Maine Real Estate Information System-MREIS (Multiple Listing Service) Charter Member, MREIS Board of Directors from its formation until 2006

Email: janet.truman@pariscaperealty.com Office: 207.743.6111 Mobile: 207.743.1011

Associate Broker Representing Buyers and Sellers Email: terry.keiser@pariscaperealty.com\ Office: 207.743.6111 Mobile: 207.329.3515

Member, Western Maine Board of Realtors Ethics Committee Past Member/Past Chair, Town of Waterford Planning Board

Western Maine has been my home for 40 years. My real estate career began in 1996, when my husband and I opened our own real estate agency in the Town of Lovell. Since then I have assisted countless buyers and sellers to fulfill their dream of home ownership. I am also uniquely qualified to find that farm property for those who dream of this kind of life style.

A skier since childhood, I greatly enjoy outdoor activities including horseback riding and kayaking. I raise horses and chickens on my own small farm property. You can find me quite early in the morning in my barn “doing chores”. Other hobbies are yoga, organic gardening, rug hooking, knitting and sewing.

Member, Western Maine Association of Realtors Member, National Association of Realtors

Paris Cape Realty 207-743-6111 Office

20 High Street (Rt. 26), South Paris, ME 04281

www.pariscaperealty.com

Member, National Association of Realtors

Paris Cape Realty opened its doors on May 2, 2005 at 20 High Street in South Paris. Early support from the buying and selling public allowed my new enterprise to thrive. We handle all types of properties with expertise and know-how. Our sellers range from Poland to Bethel, Lovell to Hartford, Naples to Turner just to name a few of the towns we service.

Helga Thurston

As a local business owner, I am mindful of community needs and "give back" by supporting a variety of causes. While running my real estate agency is a central focus, there is nothing more important than family. Over the years our family has enjoyed much traveling throughout the world but we agree that Maine is truly special and Oxford Hills is "HOME".

Owner/Designated Broker Representing Buyers and Sellers

Broker/ABR Representing Buyers and Sellers Email: linda.nista@pariscaperealty.com Office: 207.743.6111 Mobile: 207.890.7257

Member, Western Maine Association of Realtors

I am proud to lead a team of seasoned and dedicated professionals here at Paris Cape Realty. All brokers are "Realtors" and adhere to the greatest standard of professionalism and Code of Ethics.

I believe in being fair and honest, practicing good communications skills and constant attention to detail.

Linda Nista

Coming from a dedicated skiing family, I look forward to family trips out west skiing with our son in Steamboat Springs, CO. I love spending time with our daughters and grandchildren here in Maine. My interests also include tennis, hiking, snowshoeing, antiquing, interior decorating, and boating on Maine’s beautiful coast.

Email: helga.thurston@pariscaperealty.com Office: 207.743.6111 Mobile: 207.515.6844

Connecting People and Places

Member, Western Maine Association of Realtors Member, National Association of Realtors Member & Past President, Norway-Paris Kiwanis Club Member, Board of Directors/Past Board Chair, The McLaughlin Foundation

Janet Truman, GRI/Broker Terry Keiser, Associate Broker Linda Nista, ABR/Broker Helga Thurston, Owner/Designated Broker

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MEET YOUR LOCAL REALTORS At Home... Around Town... We do it all!! 207-864-9000

KEZAR REALTY

Stan Tupaj Owner/Designated Broker

Donna J. Snay

RANGELEY, ME 04970 INFO@NOYESREALTY.COM

www.noyesrealty.com

224 Main Street Lovell, ME 04051 KezarRealty.com KezarLife.com

Office: 207-925-1500 Cell: 207-890-3834 stan@fairpoint.net

Carol Hatch • Broker

Palmer Realty (207) 778-4444 W (207) 778-6436 H (207) 778-2125 FAX (207) 778-1141 CELL

Cell: 207-240-5913 Office: Office: 207-778-4444

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Daniel M Bolling, RDCPro™

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PALMER REALTY

380 Wilton Road, Farmington, ME

palmerrealtymaine.com • palmerre@gwi.net

Residential • Commercial • Recreational

RTW 2 & 4 BOX 608 W. FARMINGTON, MAINE 04992 E-MAIL: palmerre@gwi.net

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John Freeman

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Michael Ellis SalesAgent

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380 Wilton Road Farmington, ME 04938 (207) 778-4444

Rick Loadwick Sales Agent

Cell: (207) 399-9176 Office: (207) 778-4444 Home: (207) 587-4161 380 Wilton Road Farmington, Maine 04938 rloadwick@yahoo.com palmerrealtymaine.com

Elizabeth Phillips

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Sales agent

380 Wilton Rd Farmington, Me 04938

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Cell 207-418-8129 Office 207-778-4444

email freeman.john19@gmail.com

Drew Hufnagel Palmer Realty, Real Estate Sales Agent

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Sales Agent

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Rumford/Andover/Roxbury/Bethel/Newry

Entertainment offered at 49 Franklin The Mystic Theater at 49 Franklin in Rumford provides top quality acts including live local theater, top notch stand-up comedy, amazing magic and incredible music. The events are held at 49 Franklin St., Rumford. For more information, please call 207-369-0129.

Ruaile Buaile performs Wednesday, Aug. 9, at 7 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 5, The Big Show! Local Magician and instructor Scot Grassette of 49 Franklin’s school of magic and showmanship produces the BIG Show Student will appear, vanish, materialize and create incredible magic effects on the big stage. They will perform magic that the pro’s use in shows all around the world. Performers include Logan Graham, Lucas Malley, Brooke Brown, Alana Gotto, Taylor Arsenault, Sam Quirion, Drew Qurion, Lee Carrier and Brielle Flynn. The event will be held Saturday, Aug. 5. The show starts at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 9, Celtic Cabaret: Ruaile Buaile Ruaile Buaile are a young Irish based four piece modern day Trad/Pop/Folk group from Offaly in the heart of Ireland.

Participants in the first BIG Show, Confetti Finale. The next performance is Saturday, Aug. 5, at 7 p.m.

Entertainment

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MEET YOUR LOCAL REALTORS At Home... Around Town... We do it all!! Creating Relationships For Life

Holly Bancroft Brown Broker/Realtor

Roger Whitehouse

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Advertising Supplement to the Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Friday, August 4, 2017

Take a ride: An Andover and Grafton Notch bicycle tour

Historic Covered Bridge Ride 3 (continues from mile 4.4 of Ride 1): 30 miles. Moderate terrain, hilly, for intermediate cyclists. Grafton Notch: 53 miles. Challenging terrain for experienced cyclists. Highlights: Beaches, swimming holes, hiking trails, historical landmarks, lake, pond, river views, mountain views, rural, state/national park and wildlife.

life, including moose; Lovejoy Covered Bridge built in 1867 (Maine’s shortest covered bridge); and hiking trails.

Old Speck Mountain guards the passage through Grafton Notch, one of many hidden scenic treasures in western Maine and a major sight on this challenging 53-mile ride. In fact, the scenery on this ride rivals any you can find in New England. This ride is for the very fit and adventurous bicyclist — there is no major town along the way, and services are few and dispersed. Alert riders are bound to see moose along the roadside. Just before Grafton Notch on Route 26 is one area where moose are plentiful.

Cautions: Beware of logging trucks; there are steep hills on roads with no shoulder; watch for moose that wander onto road. Sections of the 53-mile ride are remote, so be sure to carry spare parts, water, food, and warm clothing.

Special features: Mountain scenery and abundant wild-

Ellis Pond

Starting point: Rides originate from the Common in Andover at the junction of Route 5 and Route 120. Take Route 5 north from U.S. Route 2 in Rumford Point. Information courtesy of the Explore Maine website www. exploremaine.org

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Tour 25 Andover & Grafton Notch

Historic Covered Bridge Ride 2 (continues from mile 5.1 of Ride 1): 18 miles. Gentle terrain, some hills, for almost all cyclists.

The 8-, 18-, and 30-mile rides explore the rural scenic landscape on both sides of the Ellis River. Each ride takes you to the Lovejoy Covered Bridge built in 1867. These three loops are easy to moderate rides, suitable for recreational cyclists.

The Maine Bicycle tours are published by the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) as an aid to bicyclists. All routes shown on these tours are on regular state and local roads used by automobiles, trucks, buses and other and Gentle some motorized vehicles. The MaineDOT in no way the safety or suitability of the routes indicated on these tours for shared bicycle/motor 8vehicle use 18-mile: or for use by young and/orterrain, inexperienced riders.hills, Bicyclists assume the risk for MAINE LAKES & warrants MOUNTAINS REGION forinclusion almost their own safety at all times when traveling on the indicated routes. The routes have been selected by experienced bicyclists as scenic routes and of aall tourcyclists in the book does not indicate that the roads are in good condition or currently or ever will have paved shoulders. 30-mile: Moderate terrain, hilly, for intermediate cyclists Although the MaineDOT has made a r easonabale effort to ensure that the information contained in this guide is correct as of the date of publication, the actual conditions riders encounter may vary, and the Department in no way warrants 53-mile: Challenging terrain for experienced cyclists its accuracy. MaineDOT assumes no liability for personal injuries or property damage suffered by bicyclists. Mileage readings may vary. We recommend you carry a detailed map of the area wit you.

Historic Covered Bridge Ride 1: 8 miles. Gentle terrain, some hills, for almost all cyclists.

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Entertainment from page 19

The four friends Niall (vocals and guitar), Arthur (fiddle and banjo), Shane (vocals and bass) and Jack (Cajun and banjo) formed in 2011, and have been gaining support from music fans and festival goers across Ireland, UK, Germany, Holland, France, United Arab Emirates, and America to date, with interest from festival organizers in Sweden, Austria, Australia , coming on board for next year. From a small start to the world stage in only a few short years Ruaile Buaile are set to become a household name on the festival scene around the world with their own style of high energy ground thumping Celtic beats with a little Irish charm and flare these four young awardwinning musicians are setting the pace for some of the better known established acts to follow. After they’re show at this year’s Rose of Tralee festival organizer Peter Karim said “we were suitably impressed by the group’s performance at the world-famous festival this summer. Ruaile Buaile never fail to blow the crowd away with their fresh upbeat and energetic show, that leaves every member of the audience with a smile on their faces. They are a breath of fresh air.” The event will be held Wednesday, Aug. 9. The show starts at 7 p.m.

His endearing live charm, coupled with an uplifting sense of humor, has gained David an increasingly large fanbase, and afforded him frequent festival appearances. Hovering somewhere around a magic spot between James Taylor and Justin Timberlake, David’s diverse set of musical tools has garnered a staggering number of prestigious nominations and awards and numerous high profile music placements around the globe, from the US hit series “Parenthood,” to Australia’s popular “Packed to the Rafters.” Myles has earned a reputation as a great showman. His flawless musicianship and unforgettable stories have made him a favorite with fans everywhere. His glasses and retro style are reminiscent of Buddy Hollie, make no mistake Myles is respectful yet original to those who have come before him. The event will be held Wednesday, Aug. 23. The show starts at 7 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 9, Maine Event Comedy The comedy season schedule is September 9, November 4, January 13, February 10, April 14, May 12. Maine Event Comedy is organized and hosted by Mark Turcotte, who is a married father of two and lifelong New Englander. Most of his material is mined from his tumultuous upbringing, marrying out of his league, and his impending demise. Beyond that, he’s a treat to be around. He hosts the ‘Mark in the Morning’ radio show on WOXO in Norway, Maine, and will soon make his national television debut on AXS TV’s “Gotham Comedy Live.” Shows feature the best comedians in the state and beyond, top notch comedy in what has been called one of Maine’s best comedy venues; 49 Franklin. The event will be held Saturday, Sept. 9. The show starts at 8 p.m.

Maine Event Comedy is organized and hosted by Mark Turcotte. The next comedy show is Saturday, Sept. 9, at 8 p.m.

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TURN ANY ROOM INTO A SANCTUARY OF COMFORT!

David Myles performs Wednesday, Aug. 23, at 7 p.m.

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Advertising Supplement to the Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Friday, August 4, 2017

A scenic road trip traveling through Maine’s lake and mountain region Trip length: 52 miles

Today, this four-season destination attracts visitors who love the outdoors for fishing, camping, hiking, bicycling, boating, hunting, moosewatching, snowmobiling and skiing.

Time: A day to enjoy or 2.5 hours Highlights: Bicycling, boating, camping, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, foliage viewing, golf, hiking trails, lake, pond, river views, mountain views, skiing, snowmobiling, and wildlife.

The route scales the Appalachian Mountain ridgeline before dropping to rolling valleys and hills. The Height of Land on Route 17 is the route’s showstopper, with stunning views of Mooselookmeguntic and Upper Richardson lakes, Toothaker Island and the richly forested mountainsides. Travelers search for moose that frequent the region’s roadsides feeding on tender grasses, leaves and branches. This is also a excellent route for viewing foliage in the autumn when the surrounding mountainsides are painted vivid orange, yellow and red.

Picture worthy side trips: Angel Falls, Appalachian Trail, Byron School House, Coos Canyon; Oquossoc village,Rangeley Lakes Historical Society, Rangeley Lakes State Park, Rangeley Logging Museum, Saddleback Mountain Ski Area, and Wilhelm Reich Museum. Routes 4 and 17 wrap around Rangeley Lake, the centerpiece of this scenic route, like a loose scarf. Beginning in the mid1800s, sportsmen journeyed to this ruggedly pristine region in search of fabled 10 to 12 pound brook trout and landlocked salmon.

Information courtesy of the Explore Maine website www. exploremaine.org

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Your Western Maine Libraries www.zadoc.lib.me.us/

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Hours: Monday 9-4, Tuesday 12-6, Wednesday 9-4, Thursday 9-4, Saturday 9-12

46 Church Street, Andover Phone: 207.392.4841 www.andover.lib.me.us Hours: Tuesday 1-4:30, Wednesday 1-4:30, Thursday 1-4:30/6-8, Saturday 1-4:30

Treat Memorial Library 56 Main Street, Livermore Falls

Ludden Memorial Library

Phone: 207.897.3631

42 Main Street, Dixfield

Website: www.treat.lib.me.us/

Phone: 207.562.8838

Social Media: www.facebook.com/pages/ Treat-Memorial-Library/111082968931183

Website: www.dixfield.org/library.html

Hours: Tue: 1-7, Wed: 10-3, Thu: 1-7, Fri: 1-5, Sat: 10-2

Hours: Monday 9:30-5:30, Tuesday 9:30-5:30, Wednesday 9:30-5:30, Thursday 9:30-5:30, Friday 9:30-5:30, Saturday 9-12 Summer Hours: same except no Sat. hours

Webster Free Library Location: 22 Depot Street, Kingfield 207.265.2052 www.kingfieldme.org/webster-library

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Hours: Monday 3-7, Wednesday 10-1, Thursday 3-7, Saturday 11-3

Phone: 207.824.2520 www.bethellibraryassociation.org

Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library 227 Main Street, Lovell

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Farmington Public Library

Phone: 207.925.3177

Hours: Monday 9-1, Tuesday 1-5, Wednesday 1-8, Thursday 1-5, Friday 1-5, Saturday 9-1

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Hours: Monday 9-8, Wednesday 9-4, Thursday 9-4, Friday 9-4, Saturday 9-1

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Advertising Supplement to the Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Friday, August 4, 2017

Hiking: Mount Will Trail Towns: Bethel, Newry

The overall loop is 3 miles long, moderately strenuous with short steep sections, and typically requires about 2 hours walking time. A shorter hike to the North Ledges only, or to the South Cliffs only, requires about 1.5 hours walking time.

Difficulty: Moderate Length: 3.0 miles, loop Surface: Dirt/Forest Floor, Rock/Ledge This foot trail was developed by the Bethel Conservation Commission to increase public awareness of the natural resources and beauty of the Androscoggin River Valley. The section of trail from the trailhead to the North Ledges is in the 115-acre Bethel Town Forest. The Town of Bethel acquired the property in the 1800s and it served as the Town Farm for a number of years. No buildings remain on the property but a field in the southeasterly portion of the land is still maintained for hay production by a local farmer. Timber is harvested periodically by the town. Deer winter on much on the southerly and easterly portions of the property and the harvesting plan protects the large hemlocks that provide cover for the deer. A number of descriptive signs on the North Ledges Section provide a guide to understanding the natural and logging history of the area.

During the end of July and early August, there are plentiful blueberries along the section from the North Ledges to the South Cliffs. The trail is a popular snowshoe trail in winter, although some sections can be dangerously icy, particularly before there is a lot of snow on the ground. Much of the trail is on private land, where continued access depends on respectful use. Please stay on the trail and carry out everything you carry in. Trailhead Take U.S. Route 2 east from Bethel Village. About 1.9 miles past the state Riverside Rest Area on the right and Sunday River Brewing Company on the left, there is a parking area on the left directly opposite the Bethel Recycling and Transfer Station. Information courtesy of Maine Trail Finder website www.mainetrailfinder.com

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Libraries from page 23

Website: www.freeland-holmes.lib.me.us/

Phone: 207.364.3661

Tuesday: 1 to 5 p.m., Wednesday 6-8, Thursday 1-5, Friday 9-12, Saturday 9-12

www.rumford.lib.me.us/ Hours: Monday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tue/Thursday 9-8, Wed/Friday 9-5

New Vineyard Public Library 20 Lake Street, New Vineyard

Lewis Dana Hill Memorial Library

Phone: 207.652.2250

2079 Main Street, Lovell

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Phone: 207.928.2301 Hours: Tuesday 5-7, Saturday 9-12

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Hours: Wednesday10-2, Th: 3-7, Friday 10-2, Saturday 10-12

Summer Hours: Tuesday 5-7, Thursday 5-7, Saturday 9-12

Phillips Public Library 96 Main Street, Phillips Phone: 207.639.2665

Hamlin Memorial Library

Fax: 207.639.2665

16 Hannibal Hamlin Drive, South Paris

Website: www.phillips.lib.me.us/

Phone: 207.743.2980

Hours: Wednesday 10-7, Thursday 10-5, Friday 10-5, Saturday 10-2

www.hamlin.lib.me.us/ www.facebook.com/hamlinlibrary Hours: Tuesday 11-5, Thursday 1-6, Saturday 10-2

Mexico Free Public Library 134 Main Street, Mexico Phone: 207.364.3281

Norway Memorial Library

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Phone: 207.743.5309

Rangeley Public Library

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Phone: 207.864.5529

Stratton Public Library

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Hours: Tuesday 10-7, Wednesday 10-4:30, Thursday 10-4:30, Friday 10-4:30, Saturday 10-2

Phone: 207.246.4401

Hours: Monday10-5:30, Tuesday11-5:30, Wednesday10-6:30, Thursday 11-5:30, Friday 12-4

Hours: Monday 10-5, Tuesday 10-5, Wednesday 10-8, Thursday 12-5, Friday 10-5, Saturday 10-3 Summer Hours: same except Saturday 10-1

Fax: 207.246.3267 www.stratton.lib.me.us Hours: Monday 10-5; Tuesday 1-5; Wednesday 10-5; Thursday 1-5; Friday 10-5; Saturday 9-1

Jim Ditzler Memorial Library 37 Library Road, New Sharon Phone: 207.779.1128 Website: www.newsharon.lib.me.us/ Hours: Tuesday 3-7, Thursday 10-1, Saturday 10-1

Freeland Holmes Library 109 Pleasant Street, Oxford Phone: 207.539.4016

Rumford Public Library 56 Rumford Ave., Rumford

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Libraries

Fax: 207.674.2804 westparislibrary.org/

from page 25

Hours: Monday 1:30-6, Wednesday 1:30-7, Friday 1:30-6, Saturday 10-2

Hours: Tuesday 2-7, Thursday 2-7

Waterford Library Association 663 Waterford Road, Waterford

Strong Public Library 14 South Main St., Strong Email: stronglibrary@strong.lib.me.us Phone: 207.684.4003 www.strong.lib.me.us/ www.facebook.com/pages/ Strong-Public-Library/192608774092921

Summer Hours: Tuesday 2-7, Thursday 2-7, Saturday 9-12 (June 22 thru August 24)

Phone: 207.583.2050 www.waterford.lib.me.us/ www.facebook.com/pages/ Waterford-Library/118225771592061

Wilton Free Public Library

Hours: Monday 2-6, Wednesday 3-8, Friday 10-12, Saturday 10-2

6 Goodspeed St., Wilton

Weld Public Library

www.wilton-free.lib.me.us/

25 Church St. Weld

Hours: Winter November to April: Tuesday1-7, Thursday 1 - 5, Saturday 10-2

Phone: 207.585.2439

Summer Hours: Apr- Nov. Tuesday 1-7, Thursday 1-7, Saturday 10-2

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Phone: 207.645.4831

West Paris Public Library

www.facebook.com/pages/ Wilton-Free-Public-Library/66562346353

226 Main Street, West Paris

Hours: Tuesday 10-5, Wednesday 12-7, Thursday 10-7, Friday 10-5, Saturday 10-1

Phone: 207.674.2004

What is craft beer? Trying to define craft beer is a difficult task, as beer can be very subjective and a personal experience. To make a true craft beer definition even more difficult, each individual beer brand is one of a kind. However, the Brewers Association, does define an American craft brewer. This definition allows the organization to provide statistics on t he g row ing cra f t brewer y segment which makes up 99 percent of all breweries in the United States. Craft beer in the United States Today is the best time in U.S. history to be a beer lover. As a nation, the U.S. now has more beer styles (150+) and brands (20,000+) to choose from than any other market in the world. More than 5,000 breweries are responsible for the beer brands available in the U.S. and the Brewers Association estimates more than 2,000 craft breweries are in the planning stages.

These breweries have had many successes and challenges, but they could not have developed their reputation as producers of the world’s best beer without the support of beer lovers globally. Learn more about American beer history.

Bigelow Brewing Company 473 Bigelow Hill Road Skowhegan Phone: 207-399-6262

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Western Maine craft beer trail Saco River Brewing 10 Jockey Cap Lane

Bray’s Brew Pub & Eatery 678 Roosevelt Trail

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Entertainment from page 21

Wednesday, Oct. 25, Celtic Cabaret: Barrule Named after the famous Manx summit where legend says the ancient Celtic God Manannan MacLir stalked his mighty fortress, Barrule fuses three distinct musical forces — gifted fiddleplayer Tomas Callister, accordion wizard Jamie Smith (of Mabon) and versatile accompanist Adam Rhodes (Mabon and Manx band King Chiaullee) on bouzouki. Together this versatile acoustic unit creates a powerful and wholly distinctive sound. With bold but sensitive arrangements, the trio presents a fresh take on traditional and contemporary Manx music. While sharing common ground with its Celtic cousins, as well as the English tradition, Manx music has retained its own particular and inherent Manxness: an atmosphere evoked by the music that speaks of the natural beauty of the island and the lives of its inhabitants. The event will be held Wednesday, Oct. 25. The show starts at 7 p.m.

Barrule performs Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m.

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A grave interest:

MOCA has cleaning/leaning workshops available T he Ma i ne Old Cemeter y Association’s purpose is to promote k nowledge of our Maine history and heritage by bringing together people i nterested i n cemeter ies. Maine Old Cemetery Association (MOCA) membership is open to any interested individual or organization by payable dues at the beginning of the calendar year. To foster interest in the disc o v e r y, r e s t o r a t i o n a n d maintenance of these cemeteries, MOCA offers two types of workshops on a recurring basis. One type is an in-depth conservation workshop held ever y few years and led by a professional conser vator. The other type of workshop — offered in years when we do not offer a conservator led workshop — focuses on cleaning stones and straightening leaning tablet stones. Called cleaning/leaning workshops, t he s e h a nd s-on le a r n i ng opportunities are led by expe-

rienced MOCA members.

needing to be straightened.

Cleaning/Leaning Workshop

MOC A wou ld li ke to hea r f rom mu n icipa l it ies, h istor ica l societ ies, or ot her organizations who are willing to host a cleaning/leaning workshop and commit to providing future maintenance of the cleaned, restored cemetery on a regular and continual basis once the workshop is concluded. Contact a member of the MOCA workshop committee for more information about hosting a workshop in your area or find upcoming workshops at www.moca-me. org/.

Does your town have a cemeter y t hat ha s long been neglected, that has leaning stones, and stones covered with layers of dirt and lichen? A MOC A clea ning/lea ning workshop may be the answer. During these one-day workshops, participants learn and practice valuable conservation techniques: • Morning Session: Instruction in cleaning gravestones. Attendees practice cleaning techniques. • Afternoon Session: Instruction on straightening leaning tablet stones. Attendees practice new straightening skills. Important — the only type of stones we tackle in these workshops are tablet stones — often slate stones are tablet stones. Stones usua lly need to be leaning more than 15 degrees in order to fit the criteria for

Maine Inscription Project The Maine inscription project (MIP) is looking for volunteeers. MIP consists of the t ra nscr ipt ion of i n for mation from every tombstone in hundreds and hundreds of cemeteries. Before MIP was beg u n, resea rchers wou ld generally head to larger cemeteries in hopes of finding the elusive graveyard holding the remains of an ancestor. However, someone who lived far away with limited time

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Advertising Supplement to the Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Friday, August 4, 2017

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Foothills Fest Fun

ARMINGTON — The Franklin County Cha mber of Com merce is excited to announce highlights of the fun planned for the Foothills Fest. The Foothills Fest is a new event for Franklin County with great food and lots of fun for the entire family. A 60 foot inf latable Radical Run obstacle course provides a challenge for kids of all ages. A variety of musical performances have been lined up. Mark Gentle, a country singer-songwriter, will open the event from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Crime Scene, a high energy rock and roll cover band, will follow from noon to 2 p.m. Travis Cyr will perform acoustic folk and roots music from 2 to 4 p.m. Usual Suspects is an energetic, young rock band that blurs genres will headline the performances from 4 to 6 p.m. Also adding to the event are several food trucks along with a beer and wine garden. Cory Froomkin from WCSH 6 will attend the event with their vehicle “Stormy.” An opportunity to take your photo with a Stanley Steamer will be provided by the Stanley Museum. Crafters, artists and business exhibitors will showcase the great products and services available in Franklin County. Plan to join the fun at the Foothills Fest at the Farmington Fairgrounds, 292 High St., Farmington on Aug. 26, from 10 a.m.to 6 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and children 12 and

A 60 foot inflatable radical run obstacle course will be at Foothills Fest. Any age can try the course. Once you pay the entry fee for the Foothills Fest there is no additional charge to try the course.

under are free. The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce can be reached at 778-4215 or www.franklincountymaine.org for questions or to reserve a booth space. Like the Foothills Fest on facebook for updates at www.facebook. com/foothillsfestmaine.

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Advertising Supplement to the Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Friday, August 4, 2017

Take a ride: Bethel and Evans Notch bicycle tour

Highlights: beaches, swimming holes, historical landmarks, lake, pond, river views, mountain views, rural, state/national park, wildlife

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OTHER SYMBOLS/GRAPHICS MAY BE USED AT TIMES

There are many hiking opportunities throughout the White Mountain National Forest. Be sure to get an area map if you are considering hiking in this area.

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HUNTS CORNER RD.

ARTISTS’ COVERED BRIDGE

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2 5 26

INTERVALE RD.

18-MILE RIDE

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232 EAST BETHEL RD.

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Lower Kimball Pond

POINT OF INTEREST

Keewaydin Lake

NORTH FRYEBURG

HOSPITAL

AIRPORT

LOCKE MILLS

67-MILE RIDE

Charles Pond SHAVE HILL RD.

OFF-ROAD TRAIL

DIRECTION OF TRAVEL

North Pond

Songo Pond

LEAVE ME ENTER NH

113

INTERSECTION MILEAGE PARK/OPEN SPACE

Kezar Lake

NEW HAMPSHIRE

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Legend:

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14-MILE RIDE

WHITE MO

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CENTER LOVELL

Information courtesy of the Explore Maine website www. exploremaine.org

SONGO POND RD.

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NORTH RD. r ve Ri An droscoggin

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Middle Bay

Starting point: All rides originate at the Davis Park/Bethel Pathway parking lot at the junction of ME 26 and Parkway Road. Please park out of the way of picnickers.

21.6

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IN S

BETHEL

Cautions: Narrow road at Evans Notch and rough pavement along route. Some roads with no shoulders.

APPROX. SCALE IN MILES

HASTINGS

5 35

Road conditions: Narrow roads with no shoulder except for US 2. Wider road bike tires recommended.

Kezar Pond

This Map Prepared by MaineDOT, Office of Communications, Mapping & Graphic Arts Section

BISBEE TOWN RD.

River

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NORTH WATERFORD NORTH WATERFORD Harrison FAIRGROUNDS

NORTH WATERFORD

Tour 24 Bethel and Evans Notch

Evans Notch: 67 miles. Varied terrain, steep hills, for experienced cyclists.

The 67-mile loop is truly a classic northern New England ride—great during spring, summer, or fall when the leaves turn color. Plan to spend two days on this splendid and challenging ride. This ride heads south through the foothills of the White Mountains. Along the way you will enjoy views of three mountain ranges and scenic Evans Notch, part of the White Mountain National Forest. The final leg follows the North Road that winds its way to Bethel hugging the Androscoggin River. Bicyclists are rewarded with more views of the White Mountains and area rivers and lakes. All loops start from the pretty four-season resort town of Bethel.

Special features: Memorable mountain views, including the Baldface and Carter-Moriah mountain ranges and the White Mountains and Evans Notch; Androscoggin River views; hiking trails; Artists’ Covered Bridge

The Maine Bicycle tours are published by the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) as an aid to bicyclists. All routes shown on these tours are on regular state and local roads used by automobiles, trucks, buses and other motorized vehicles. The MaineDOT in no way warrants the safety or suitability the routes indicated on theseterrain, tours for shared vehicle use or for 14-ofand 18-mile: Gentle somebicycle/motor hills, MAINE LAKES & riders. MOUNTAINS REGION use by young and/or inexperienced Bicyclists assume the risk for their own safety at all times when traveling on the indicated routes. The routes have been selected by experienced bicyclists as for almost all cyclists scenic routes and inclusion of a tour in the book does not indicate that the roads are in good condition or currently or ever will have paved shoulders. 33-mile: Moderate terrain, hilly,conditions for intermediate cyclists Although the MaineDOT has made a r easonabale effort to ensure that the information contained in this guide is correct as of the date of publication, the actual riders encounter may vary, and the Department in no way warrants its accuracy. MaineDOT assumes no liability for personal injuries or property damage suffered by bicyclists. 67-mile: Varied terrain, steep hills, for experienced cyclists Mileage readings may vary. We recommend you carry a detailed map of the area wit you.

Covered Bridge ride: 33 miles. Moderate terrain, hilly, for intermediate cyclists.

R E ST T I O A L FO N

Farm and River loop: 18 miles. Gentle terrain, some hills, for almost all cyclists.

shoulders, the traffic volumes are light. This is a good introduction to road cycling. The 18-mile loop meanders along the Androscoggin River with great views of the countryside. The 33-mile loop takes you to one of the area’s most famous landmarks—the Artists’ Covered Bridge.

Songo Pond loop: 14 miles. Gentle terrain, some hills, for almost all cyclists.

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Advertising Supplement to the Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Friday, August 4, 2017

A Franklin Heritage bicycle tour Earmuffs, Stanley Steamers, the Narrow Gauge Railway, lumber, mountains, and moose all contribute to the diverse and colorful heritage of Franklin County. How they all relate to this wonderful county is explained at the many museums and historical societies along the route. This rich heritage, combined with world-class scenery, makes these rides unforgettable.

Strong—New Vineyard Loop: 29 miles. Moderate terrain, hilly, for intermediate cyclists Strong—Phillips—Weld—Wilton Loop: 54 miles. Challenging terrain for experienced cyclists

Highlights: hiking trails, historical landmarks, lake, pond, river views, mountain views, museums, rural, state/national park, wildlife

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CAMPGROUND

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Information courtesy of the Explore Maine website www.exploremaine.org

SANDY RIVER & RANGELEY LAKES RAILROAD MUSEUM

Starting point: Rides originate (except 16-mile option) from Maine Department of Transportation park and ride lot at the intersection of Route 4 and U.S. Route 2 in Farmington. Some spaces are designated for overnight parking. The 16-mile ride begins at the junction of ME 142 and ME 156 in Weld village.

FAIR

MAIN

Special features: Beautiful scenery; historic Franklin County; college town of Farmington; historic towns of Stratton, Strong, Rangeley, and Kingfield; Rangeley Lakes State Park; Mt. Blue State Park in Weld; Rangeley Lakes Region Logging Museum; Dead River Historical Society in Stratton; Wilhelm Reich Museum; views of the Bigelow Range; Sugarloaf and Saddleback Mountains; Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes Railroad Museum in Phillip

The 16-mile loop leaves from the village of Weld and leads you right to Mt. Blue State Park that has magnificent mountain scenery. The 29-mile loop is moderately hilly with one flat section along the Sandy River Valley. The 54-mile loop is also mainly in the Sandy River Valley but has challenging

Strong Century: 107 miles. Varied terrain, steep hills, for experienced cyclists

Cautions: Heav y traffic in Farmington; narrow roads with no shoulders; logging trucks on ME 4 and ME 2. Watch for moose and deer. There are long stretches without services, so carry spare parts and plenty of food, water, and warm clothes for changeable weather.

142

APPROX. SCALE IN MILES

FARMINGTON 156

TEMPLE RD.

START FINISH Photo courtesy of S.R. Killam

This Map Prepared by MaineDOT, Office of Communications, Mapping & Graphic Arts Section

MAIN ST.

WILTON

The Maine Bicycle tours are published by the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) as an aid to bicyclists. All routes shown on these tours are on regular state and local roads used by automobiles, trucks, buses and other motorized vehicles. The MaineDOT in no way warrants the safety or suitability the routes indicated on these tours for shared bicycle/motor vehicle use or for 16- of and 29-mile: Moderate terrain, hilly, MAINE LAKES & riders. MOUNTAINS REGION use by young and/or inexperienced Bicyclists assume the risk for their own safety at all times when traveling on the indicated routes. The routes have been selected by experienced bicyclists as intermediate cyclists scenic routes and inclusion of a tour in the book does not indicate that the roads are in good condition or currently orfor ever will have paved shoulders. 54-mile: terrain forconditions experienced cyclistsmay vary, and Although the MaineDOT has made a r easonabale effort to ensure that the information contained in this guide is correct as of theChallenging date of publication, the actual riders encounter the Department in no way warrants its accuracy. MaineDOT assumes no liability for personal injuries or property damage suffered by bicyclists. 107-mile: Varied terrain, steep hills, for experienced cyclists Mileage readings may vary. We recommend you carry a detailed map of the area wit you.

Webb Lake Loop or Optional Side Trip (on 54-mile ride): 16 miles. Moderate terrain, hilly, for intermediate cyclists

Road conditions: Generally fair

hills with rewarding scenery. The 107-mile loop is a challenging ride for experienced cyclists. This loop makes for a superb multiday exploration of the lakes and mountains, Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes Railroad in Phillips.

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