Our Town cities of Franklin and Oxford counties 08-05-11

Advertising Supplement to the Sun Journal, Friday, August 5, 2011

Community, Economy, Government, Education, Sports and Recreation.

An essential guide to our community.

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FRANKLIN AND OXFORD COUNTIES AND WESTERN MAINE Western Maine entices with its bountiful amenities found in the region’s rugged, natural beauty, friendly residents, and many community events that tie everything together.

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The Northern New England Home, Garden and Flower Show, is held at the Fr yeburg Fairgrounds in May each year and brings together home and garden pros w ith the latest in services and products. The Wilton Blueberry Festival is just one of many annual events that celebrate one of Maine’s most delicious products.

Saddleback Mountain hosts many events year-round in addition to skiing, including a summertime Bluegrass Festiva l. Ever y year the Bethel area hosts a Harvestfest & Chowdah Cook-off in September. The Ossipee Valley Music Festival in Hira m usually has over 30 national touring and reg iona l a r t i st s per for m i ng blueg ra ss, acoustic, A mericana and roots music on multiple stages.

T he a n nu a l A ndover Old Home Day s Celebration offers diverse attractions such as a parade, antique car displays, art and flower shows, crafts, firemen’s muster, a horse show, and plenty of food and music. There’s even a festival that celebrates the moose – Moose Mainea’s month-long list of activities includes Moose River Canoe Race, Moosterpiece Craft Fair, Kid’s Fun Day, Famous Moose Tales, a Quest Fest, and the Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Moose Photo Contest.

One of the prettiest festivals around celebrates the lilac – the McLaughlin Garden Lilac Festival held in South Paris in May is a 4-day celebration with walks through the Garden, demonstrations, food and lilac items for sale. The Kingfield Pops Festival occurs in June and is the premier music event of the summer. The Great Falls Balloon Festival is held in August each year on the banks of the Androscoggin River and parks in the Twin Cities downtown areas and offers food booths, craft and trade booths, entertainment, live music, a carnival, demonstrations, contests, and hot air balloon rides.

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There are many unique, themed museums in t he a rea, including t he Br yant Pond Telephone Museum, the Nordica Homestead Museum in Farmington, the Stanley Museum in Kingfield which is themed around the Stanley steam engine, the Wilhelm Reich Museum in Rangeley which focuses on the biological energy work of its namesake, the Acadian Heritage Society in Rumford, the Jones Museum of Glass & Ceramics in Sebago, the Finnish-American Heritage Society of Maine in West Paris, and the Wilton Farm and Home Museum.

Foothills A rts Center i n W i lton br i ngs together children and adults, artists and audiences to share the arts in an atmosphere that encourages learning, exploration and collaboration. The FAC brings curriculumbased arts programs into schools that build a sense of community. FMI, call 645-7117 or visit www.foothillsarts.org.

Franklin County Arts is devoted to providing information about visual, traditional, literary and performing arts in Franklin County, home to hundreds of people, organizations and businesses involved in the fine arts, music, theater, writing and publishing, traditional crafts and other creative endeavors. FMI, visit www.franklincountyarts.org.

The Arts Institute of Western Maine is a nonprofit organization which sponsors public performances of music – chamber, classical; vocal from folk to German lieder to opera arias to broadway show tunes; occasionally jazz, dance, mime. Farmington. FMI, visit artsinstitute.org

ARTS & MUSEUMS The Bethel Art Fair held in July showcases fine art on exhibit and for sale; also music, theatrical performances, and food. Visit the

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Bethel Historical Society, Moses Mason House Museum, wh i le you’re i n Bet hel and learn about the area’s history through documents and artifacts. Other communities with historical societies that give a glimpse into t he past include Bridgton, Canton, Dixfield, Farmington, Harrison, Mexico, Phillips, Parsonfield-Porter, Dead River Area in Stratton, and Weld.

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In the winter, create some great memories with a sleigh ride at High View Farm in Harrison.

Sunday River Ski Resort, in Newry, has great skiing and other types of entertainment and activities in the winter and year-round. Try skijoring or mushing with the Maine Lakes Musher’s group which holds a winter carnival in Bridgton. Head north to Rangeley for the Rangely Lakes Snowmobile Snodeo for some winter fun, a chili-chowder cook-off, casino night, dancing, and more. The Sebago Lake Ice Fishing Derby in Febr ua r y includes a Polar Dip, hot air balloons, helicopter rides, a f ly-in and a Speed Run. Black Mountain of Maine holds its Winter Fest in March and includes entertainment with live music, ski and snowboard events, horse drawn wagon

rides, dog sled rides, and a summit barbecue.

T he Suga rloa f Mounta in Reggae Fest i n Carrabassett Valley in April is one of the biggest and best annual reggae parties with spring sk iing in t he East. The Logging Museum Festival Days in Rangeley includes bean-hole beans, a Logger’s Hall of Fame, entertainment, competitions, and a parade. A free Family Fishing Festival in Bethel in May includes casting, fly-fishing, and fly-tying instruction, family-priced barbecue, or bring your own lunch. The New England Forest Rally runs through several towns including Newry and Mexico; it is the final round of the RallyCar National Championship Series and prelude to the X Games.

FOOD, DINING, NIGHTLIFE After a day of recreation, food always tastes better, and in western Maine, it’s easy to find a wide variety of eateries to suit your tastes.

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located on Routes 302 and 35, Naples, 207693-6806, w w w.braysbrew pub.com. Enjoy the atmosphere of the 120-year-old Victorian farmhouse for lunch or dinner, and take a tour of the brewing operation. Maine-brewed beer is on tap at Sunday River Brewing Co., Route 2 and Sunday River Road, in Bethel, 207-824-4ALE. Popular with the apres-ski crowd is the Shipyard Brew Haus at Sunday River, White Heat Lane, Bethel, 207 824-5138, www.shipyardbrewhaus.com. Regional beers are on tap at the family-friendly Suds Pub at the Sudbury Inn, 151 Main Street, Bethel, 207-824-2174, w w w.sudbur y inn.com. The Granary Brew Pub & Restaurant, 147 Pleasant Street, Farmington, 207-779-0710, is home to t he Narrow Gauge Brewing Company and has a full menu that includes live Maine lobsters, steak, burgers, pasta, pizza, chicken and vegetarian dishes; they also have live enter ta i n ment. Gepetto’s Restaura nt at Sugarloaf, Village West, Carrabassett, 207237-2192, w w w.gepettosusa.com, is great

for rela x ing after a day of sk iing or golf.

Nostalgia Tavern in Kingfield, 207-265-2559, www.nostalgiatavern.com, is a seafood and steakhouse restaraunt with live entertainment on the weekends.

Maine celebrates the foods it is famous for in festiva ls and open houses throughout the year. Maine Maple Sunday is held every March at various sugarhouses throughout Maine where visitors are offered tastings and demonstrations, some offer sleigh or wagon rides, live music and other activities.

The Western Maine BBQ Festival is held in July at t he Fr yeburg Fairgrounds and features a nationally sanctioned, world-class BBQ competition, entertainment, family activities, and car show. The Western Maine BBQ Festival is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting local charities with the funds raised during this festival, w w w. westernmainebbqfestival.com. In October, the Great Western Maine Chili Cook Off is held in Waterford Town Square, 207-647-3472.

Bring the lobster to your next event, May through October, with Cathy’s Lobster Bake, 207-657-3060, www.cathyslobsterbake.com.

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COMMUNITY INFO WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR HOME TOWN UTILITY CONNECTIONS

FairPoint Communications 866-984-4001 Oxford Networks www.oxfordnetworks.com 800-520-9911. Office: 491 Lisbon St., Lewiston, Maine 04240-7418 Time Warner Cable 800-833-2253

PHONE SERVICE FairPoint New England, Oxford Networks, Time Warner Cable, and Verizon prov ide telephone service to customers in most of western Maine.

Time Warner Cable provides digital telephone service. Visit each company’s site to learn whether or not a deposit is required.

STEPS TO OBTAINING A MAINE DRIVER’S LICENSE How do I convert my out-of-state driver’s license? •Y ou cannot transfer your previous license directly. You need to fill out the Maine license forms at a Bureau of Motor Vehicles branch office, take a vision screening, and pay the license fee.

•T o find out where the nearest BMV branch office is located, visit: www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/locations/index.html • Rapid Renewal is the online service that allows you to renew your driver’s license or Maine ID card or purchase a replacement driver’s license or ID card at any time, day or night. •A ny Maine licensed driver with an active digital license, digital motorcycle license or digital motor driven cycle restricted license and any holder of a digital Maine ID card can use this service.

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ra n k lin Count y, incor porated in 1838, is in wester n Ma ine, bordering Canada and ser ving as an economic gateway for U.S. and Ca nad ia n busi nesses. Histor ica l ly, the area was known for its dairy farms, lumbering, canning, woolen mills, and shoe manufacturing industries.

Franklin County Chamber of Commerce: www.franklincountymaine.org Tow ns in Fra n k lin Count y include Avon, Carrabassett Valley, Carthage, Chesterville, Coplin Plt., Dallas Plt., Eust is, Fa r m i ng ton, Indust r y, Jay, Kingfield, New Sharon, New Vineyard, Phillips, Rangeley, Rangeley Plt., Sandy River Plt., Strong, Temple, Weld and Wilton.

The rugged terrain of Franklin County offers a wide variety of outdoor activities for the recreationalist. Its outdoor activities are balanced with industry and business.

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COUNTY BUILDING 140 Main Street Farmington, ME 04938 Tel: 207-778-6614 Fax: 207-778-5899 COMMUNITIES • Avon • Carrabassett Valley • Carthage • Chesterville • Coplin Plt. • Dallas Plt. • Eustis • Farmington • Industry • Jay • Kingfield • New Sharon • New Vineyard • Phillips • Rangeley • Rangeley Plt. • Sandy River Plt. • Strong • Temple • Weld POPULATION BY SEX/AGE Male . ..........................15,053 Female . ..................... 15,715 Under 18 .....................6,047 18 & over .................. 24,721 20 - 24 . ........................ 2,379 25 - 34 ......................... 2,945 35 - 49 . ......................... 5,792 50 - 64 . ......................... 7,152 65 & over ..................... 5,160 Source: U.S. Census (2010)

LABOR MARKET 2011 Civilian Labor Force: 14,041 2011 Unemployment Rate: 10.7% Source: Center for Workforce Research and Information

CENSUS DATA Population............... 30,768 County seat... Farmington Square miles.............. 2,000 Source: U.S. Census (2010)

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The town’s first settlers were two sea captains from MA. In the 1800s, its farms grew wheat and it had two sawmills. 2010 Population: 461.

Carrabassett Valley

www.carrabassettvalley.org The town is a four season, recreation-based community of 781 residents.

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Carthage

Located in a picturesque valley, the town boasts several ponds and nearby Webb Lake as part of its attraction. 2010 Population: 560.

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Saddleback Mountain Ski Resort and the Rangeley Lakes Nordic Trail Center can be found here.

2010 Population: 309.

Eustis

www.eustismaine.com The town boasts of pristine Flagstaff Lake and many outdoor activities including camping, fishing, hiking, and golfing. 2010 Population: 618.

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2010 Population: 528.

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A tourist and vacation spot yearround. 2010 Population: 1,168.

www.phillipsmaine.com Small-town feel made complete with bean suppers, Old Home Days Parade, clean rivers, and good neighbors. Many outdoor activities are popular year-round. 2010 Population: 1,028.

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Clearwater Lake is found here. 2010 Population: 929.

www.kingfield.govoffice.com The town has spectacular views of mountains, valleys, and rivers.

Home to the Stanley Museum.

Fantastic fall foliage scenes.

Snowmobiling is popular in the winter. 2010 Population: 997.

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http://jay-maine.org/ The town is dotted with historic factories and mills. Popular spots include North Jay Granite Park, Pine Island Park, Spruce Mountain Ski Area, the Androscoggin River, and French Falls. The town’s 2010 population was 4,851.

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www.farmington-maine.org Hometown of Seth Wescott, Olympic gold medalist. University of Maine has a campus here. The town has an active Chamber of Commerce. 2010 Population: 7,760.

Rangeley Plantation

Sandy River Plantation 2010 Population: 133.

Strong

Known as “Toothpick Capital of the World” as it produced millions per day. 2010 Population: 1,213.

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2010 Population: 419.

Wilton

www.wiltonmaine.org Popular annual Blueberry Festival, Wilson Lake Country Club, nearby Mt. Blue State park. 2010 Population: 4,116.

Photo, opposite page, top: A lone fly fisherman plies his luck for brook trout or landlocked salmon at the Lower Richardson Lake outlet of Middle Dam. Terry Karkos/Sun Journal photo.

Photo, opposite page, bottom: A participant cuts a cow from a heard of 30 during the open penning competition at the Farmington Fair. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal photo.

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•F ees can be found online atwww.maine.gov/sos/bmv/ licenses/renewal.html * Note: T he feature allowing users to update hair color and/or weight is temporarily unavailable. Therefore, persons needing to update their weight or hair color must visit a BMV branch office. Contact BMV at: 207-624-9000 x 52114 or email: license.bmv@maine.gov

STEPS TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND OBTAINING LICENSE PLATES Rapid Renewal also makes it possible for you to renew your motor vehicle registration and to pay your local excise tax in one simple online transaction. You should receive your new registration certificate and stickers within 7 business days.

If your registration will expire within 7 days, and you are planning to travel out-of-state with your vehicle, you may wish to renew your registration in person at your municipal office. Re-registrations may also be processed at a motor vehicle branch office, after payment of excise tax has been made at your municipality.

The Rapid Renewal service for registration renewal of excisetaxable vehicles is available only to registrants who live in a participating municipality. To find out if your town or city is part of the program, please view the list of municipalities.

Non-excise-taxable trailers may be renewed online for all municipalities.

Registrations for both passenger and commercial vehicles can be renewed online. However, island use, emergency/ coach, vehicles over 12,000 pounds GV W, apportioned, special mobile equipment, tractors, municipal and state vehicles must be renewed in person.

THESE DEPARTMENTS CAN ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT GARBAGE COLLECTION SERVICES Ma ny tow ns of fer wa ste a nd rec ycl i ng information on t heir websites including what can and cannot be recycled, hours of operation, whet her commercia l waste is accepted, and special recycling programs such as backyard composting or recycling at school. Some towns have compost available at their transfer stations for residents.

• Bethel, Rte. 2 Transfer and Recycling Station, 824-2669 • Carrabassett Valley Transfer Station 237-2779 • Eustis, Transfer Station, 246-6051 • Hebron, Town Office, 351 Paris Rd., 966-3284 • Jay, Trash and Recycling, 897-5552

Andover ............................................. 392-1036 Bethel.............................................. 824-2342 Bridgton ............................................. 647-2881 Buckfield ........................................... 336-2771 Canton.............................................. 597-2785 Dixfield........................................... 562-4654 Farmington Village........................ 778-4777 Farmington Falls............................ 778-0853 Fryeburg.......................................... 935-2010 Harrison.......................................... 583-2204 Hebron............................................. 966-2312 Jay Village......................................... 897-3214 Kingfield......................................... 265-4628

• K ingfield, Recycling, Lexington Rd., Route 16, 265-4637

Mexico............................................. 364-2061

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Norway............................................. 743-2414 Oxford............................................. 539-4653 Paris................................................. 743-6251 Rangeley.......................................... 864-5680 Rumford.......................................... 364-3891 West Paris......................................... 674-2174 Wilton............................................... 645-2001

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•R ecycling saves money, creates jobs, and protects the environment.

Union Gas, 888-774-3111, is a major Canadian natural gas utility, which provides energy delivery to residents and businesses in Woodstock. Union Gas also provides natural gas storage and transportation services for other utilities and energy market participants.

AmeriGas, 778-2770, Farmington, provides consumer propane services to more than one million people just like you, including: propane home heating, propane water heating, and propane for drying clothes.

Visit the Maine Public Utilities Commission at maine.gov for more information.

Recycling products in Maine include:

•W hen you recycle products and packaging, you provide materials that can be used by manufacturers to make new products.

•R ecycled materials cost manufacturers less than virgin materials.

•A lso, less energy is needed to make new products using recycled materials instead of virgin materials.

•A s we recycle more products, new jobs are created to collect, transport and process this waste into commodity materials that can be used by manufacturers.

•U sing recycled materials also decreases the demand for new raw materials, reducing negative environmental impacts of mining and extraction.

• Cell Phones • Computers and Televisions •H ousehold Ha za rdous Waste including mercur ycontaining products and batteries • Motor Vehicles • Oil • Propane Tanks • Rechargeable Batteries • T hermostats For more information, visit the Bureau of Remediation & Waste Management at www.maine.gov

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THE RULES OF MAINE ROADS – TRAFFIC REGULATIONS Maine uses a point system to penalize traffic law violators, with each traffic violation carrying an assigned number of points. When the total reaches a maximum of 12, the driver’s license is suspended.

In Maine, if you are stopped for operating under the influence and a test shows that you have an alcohol concentration of 0.08 grams or more of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath, you may lose your driving privilege.

Maine law requires that the headlights of all motor vehicles operating on a public way must be illuminated whenever the vehicle’s windshield wipers are in constant use. This requirement is in addition to that requiring headlight illumination if operating at night or whenever, due to weather conditions, vehicles or persons cannot be seen for a distance of 1,000 feet ahead.

Maine law requires all passengers and drivers to wear a seat belt when traveling in a vehicle on Maine’s roadways.

Maine’s Child Passenger Safety law is one of the strongest in the country. The law requires that: • Children who weigh less than 40 lbs. ride in a child safety seat; • Children who weigh at least 40 lbs., but less than 80 lbs. and less than 8 yrs. old, ride in a federally approved child restraint system; • Children who are more than 8 yrs. old and less than 18 yrs. old and more than 4 feet 9 inches in height should be properly secured in a safety belt and; • Children who are less than 18 yrs. old and at least 8 yrs old and more than 4 feet 9 inches in height is properly secured in a seat belt

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• Children under 12 yrs. old and who weighs less than 100 lbs. is properly secured in the back seat of the vehicle, if possible.

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The full text of the law can be found at www.mainelegislature. org/legis/statutes/29-a/title29-asec2081.html Visit the Bureau of Motor Vehicles online at maine.gov.

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EMERGENCY RELATED PHONE NUMBERS

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When you call 911 from a cellular telephone it may not go to your local police/fire/medical dispatch center, so it is critical that you know where you are, including the town where the emergency is occurring so the emergency communications center can process and respond to your call quickly and effectively.

It can be difficult to be patient during an emergency, but remaining as calm as possible and answering questions clearly will enable help to get there much faster. When seconds count, calmness helps.

Important things to remember when reporting any incident to 911: 1. Remain calm and speak clearly, 2. A nswer questions patiently and as completely as possible, 3. Understand that there is a reason for every question asked, 4. Never hang up on 911.

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Even though your location and telephone may display on the Enhanced 911, or E-911, system, you will be asked to verify these two crucial pieces of information. The incident may be occurring at some place other than your location and the system is not foolproof.

Ensuring the correct address is obtained will ensure emergency units get to the scene of the emergency as quickly as possible.

Other emergency numbers â&#x20AC;˘ A lcoholics Anonymous 24-hour Hotline 800-737-6237 or 207-774-4335 â&#x20AC;˘ Child Abuse 24-hour Hotline 800-452-1999 (Voice) or 800-963-9490 (TTY) â&#x20AC;˘ Franklin County Emergency Management Agency 778-5892 â&#x20AC;˘ Maine Statewide Crisis 888-568-1112 (Voice/TTY) â&#x20AC;˘ MEWARN: Maine Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network, c/o Maine Rural Water Association, 737-4092 â&#x20AC;˘ Oxford County Emergency Management Agency 743-6336

If you called 911 by mistake, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hang up. Speak with the person answering the call and answer their questions. All 911 hang-up calls are called back, and if there is no answer further action may be taken.

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For the D/deaf, late-deafened or hard-of-hearing, use your TTY device or the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Maine Relay Service.â&#x20AC;?

This is not an all-inclusive list of emergency numbers and these phone numbers are subject to change. The Maine Department of Health and Human Services provides a list of emergency services and phone numbers at maine.gov.

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Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce: www.oxfordhillsmaine.com Municipalities in Oxford County include Andover, Bethel, Brownfield, Buckfield, By ron, Ca nton, Denma rk, Di x f ield, Fryeburg, Gilead, Greenwood, Hanover, Hartford, Hebron, Hiram, Lincoln Plt., Lovell, Magalloway Plt., Mexico, Newry, Norway, Otisfield, Oxford, Paris, Peru, Porter, Roxbury, Rumford, Stoneham, S t o w, S u m n e r, S w e d e n , U p t o n , Waterford, West Paris, and Woodstock.

Oxford County is nestled in Maineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beautiful western foothills which are dotted with historic buildings, old fashioned villages, hiking trails, lakes, and streams.

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COUNTY BUILDING 26 Western Avenue South Paris, ME 04281 Tel: 743-6359 Fax: 743-1545 COMMUNITIES • Andover • Bethel • Brownfield • Buckfield • Byron • Canton • Denmark • Dixfield • Fryeburg • Gilead • Greenwood • Hanover • Hartford • Hebron • Hiram • Lincoln Plt. • Lovell • Magalloway Plt. • Mexico • Newry • Norway • Otisfield • Oxford • Paris • Peru • Porter • Roxbury • Rumford • Stoneham • Stow • Sumner • Sweden • Upton • Waterford • West Paris • Woodstock POPULATION BY SEX/AGE

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www.stoneham-maine.com 2010 Population: 236.

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www.sumnermaine.us 2010 Population: 939.

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Upton

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Waterford

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West Paris

2010 Population: 1,812.

Woodstock

2010 Population: 1,277.

Photo, opposite page, top: The remnants of the so-called Indian Rock were placed on the eastern entrance to the Lake Pennesseewassee picnic area in Norway. Sun Journal file photo.

Photo, opposite page, bottom: A young Sumner girl concentrates on her driving while coming down Main Street in Buckfield during the annual Labor Day Parade. While not a player, she was accompanying the Oxford Hills Sumner Softball League Farm Team Champions as they marched. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal photo.

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CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE, VISITOR SERVICES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS

Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce..... 892-8265

Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce 824-2282

Western Maine Economic Development............ 739-6545

Western Maine Economic Development............ 739-6545 Western Mountains Alliance................................. 778-3885

Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce.. 647-3472 Franklin County Chamber of Commerce............ 778-4215

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Kennebec Valley Chamber..................................... 623-4559 Kennebec Valley Council of Governments......... 453-4258 Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce.................... 743-2281 Rangeley Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce. 864-5364

Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, Lewiston Office, 15 Strawberry Avenue, P.O. Box 819, Lewiston, Maine 042430819, Phone: 777-7740, Toll-free: 800-482-7412; Hospice House, 236 Stetson Road, Auburn, Maine 04210, Phone: 333-6300, Toll-free: 866-482-7131; Bridgton: 103 South High St. Double B Equine Rescue, 997 West Mills Road, Industry, 778-6479.

Greater Franklin Development Corp.................... 778-5887 Jay-Livermore-Livermore Falls Chamber............ 897-6755

www.community-concepts.org. Offers services for health, home, and more.

American Red Cross of Southern Maine, United Valley Office, 1180 Lisbon Street, Lewiston, ME 04240, Phone: 877-372-7363, web: www.maineredcross.org/index.htm

The Maine Building Materials Exchange, 102 Lisbon St., Lisbon, ME, Phone 636-7670, email: Info@mainebme.org, web: www.mainebme.org.

Carthage Food Bank, 562-8874 Community Concepts Inc., 17-19 Market Square, P.O. Box 278, South Paris, ME 04281, Phone: 743-7716, Toll free: 800866-5588, email: info@community-concepts.org, website:

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music, magazines, newspapers, children and teen programs, and much more. If you have a moment, visit the links to the library sites.

Some of the libraries are located in historic buildings with unique architecture and/or have fabulous gardens such as at the Rangeley Public Library.

Bethel Library 5 Broad Street Bethel, ME 04217 Phone: 207 824-2520 www.bethellibrary.org

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Bridgton Public Library 1 Church St. Bridgton, ME 04009 Phone: 647-2472 www.bridgton.lib.me.us Carrabassett Valley Library 1234 Carrabassett Drive Carrabassett, ME 04947 Phone: 207 235-2211 www.carrabassettvalley.org Cary Memorial Library 17 Old Winthrop Road Wayne, ME 04284 Phone: 685-3612 www.cary-memorial.lib.me.us

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In the photo above, Steven Smith, of New Portland, secures a life-size wood moose to the pavement outside his mother’s business on Route 4 in Farmington. Pam West, the owner of Mountain View Chocolate Shoppe, commissioned sculptor Ted Walker, of New Vineyard, to carve the bull. Using a chainsaw, Walker crafted the body from a pine that was cut in a Livermore Falls cemetery.

Phillips Food Pantry, 639-4287 The Progress Center, 35 Cottage Street, Norway, ME 04268, Phone: 743-8049, web: www.progresscentermaine.org/Home.asp.

Serves over 100 children, families and adults who experience disabilities.

R.E.A.C.H., Rape Education and Crisis Hotline, One East Main Street, Suite Two, P.O. Box 300, S. Paris, ME 04281, 24-hour Support: 800-871-7741, Office 743-9777, www.reachmaine.org.

SeniorsPlus, 8 Falcon Road, P.O. Box 659, Lewiston, ME 04243-0659, Phone: 800-4271241; 795-4010; TTY: 795-7232; email: info@ seniorsplus.org, web: www.seniorsplus.org Wilton Area Food Pantry, 645-2190

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Farmington Public Library 117 Academy Street Farmington, ME 04938 Phone: 207 778-4312 www.farmington.lib.me.us Franklin County Law Library Courthouse 140 Main Street Farmington, ME 04938 Freeland Holmes Library 109 Pleasant Street Oxford, ME 04270 Phone: 207 539-4016 www.freeland-holmes.lib.me.us Hamlin Memorial Library 16 Hannibal Hamlin Drive Paris, ME 04271 Phone: 207 743-2980 www.hamlin.lib.me.us

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Harrison Village Library 4 Front Street Harrison, ME 04040 Phone: 207 583-2970 www.harrison.lib.me.us

Services available include: Transportation Activities Meal Plans Medication Administration Housekeeping Personal Care Laundry Month to Month Rent 24 Hour Nursing Services

Jay-Niles Memorial Library 983 Main Street North Jay, ME 04262 Phone: 207 645-4062 www.jaynileslibrary.com

For More Information Call 207-786-7149

LIBRARIES In addition to book borrowing, the region’s public library systems offer movies, electronic books, historical and genealogical materials,

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Livermore Public Library 22 Church Street Livermore, ME 04253 Phone: 207 897-7173 www.livermore.lib.me.us Ludden Memorial Library 42 Main Street Dixfield, ME 04224 Phone: 207 562-8838 www.dixfield.org/library.html Maine State Library 64 State House Station 230 State Street Augusta, ME 04333-0064 Phone: 207 287-5600 www.maine.gov/msl/ Mexico Free Public Library 134 Main Street Mexico, ME 04257 Phone: 207 364-3281 www.mexico.lib.me.us

Naples Public Library 940 Roosevelt Trail Naples, ME 04055-1717 Phone: 207 693-6841 www.naples.lib.me.us/ Norway Memorial Library 258 Main Street Norway, ME 04268 Phone: 207 743-5309 www.norway.lib.me.us Oxford County Law Library Courthouse 26 Western Avenue South Paris, ME 04281-1499 Phone: 207 364-7833 Paris Public Library 37 Market Square South Paris, ME 04281 Phone: 207 743-6994 www.paris.lib.me.us Phillips Public Library 96 Main Street Phillips, ME 04966

Phone: 207 639-2665 Fax: 207 639-2665 www.phillips.lib.me.us Rangeley Public Library 7 Lake Street Rangeley, ME 04970 Phone: 207 864-5529 www.rangeleyme.com/library Raymond Village Library 3 Meadow Rd. Raymond, ME 04071 Phone: 207 655-4283 www.raymondmaine.org Rumford Public Library 56 Rumford Avenue Rumford, ME 04276 Phone: 207 364-3661 www.rumford.lib.me.us Spaulding Memorial 282 Sebago Sebago, ME 04029 Phone: 207 787-2321 www.spaulding.lib.me.us

Stratton Public Library 88 Main Street Stratton, ME 04982 Phone: 207 246-4401 www.stratton.lib.me.us Strong Public Library 14 S. Main Street Strong, ME 04983 Phone: 207 684-4003 www.strong.lib.me.us Treat Memorial Library 56 Main Street Livermore Falls, ME 04254 Phone: 207 897-3631 www.treat.lib.me.us Webster Free Library 22 Depot Street

Kingfield, ME 04947 Phone: 207 265-2052 West Paris Public Library 226 Main Street West Paris, ME 04289 Phone: 207 674-2004 Fax: 207 674-2804 ht t p ://wdb.s ad17.k12 .me.u s / libraries/wparis.htm Wilton Free Public Library 6 Goodspeed Street Wilton, ME 04294 Phone: 207 645-4831 www.wilton-free.lib.me.us

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USPS ANNOUNCES POST OFFICE REPLACEMENT MODEL

“The Postal Service of the future will be smaller, leaner and more competitive, and it will continue to dr ive commerce, ser ve communities and deliver value,” said Donahoe.

A s more c ustomers choose to conduct t hei r posta l busi ness online, w ith their smartphones a nd at t heir favor ite shoppi ng destinations, the need for USPS to maintain the largest retail network in the country diminishes.

• Bridgton, 6 Elm St., 647-2081

To t hat end, t he Posta l Ser v ice announced it is taking the next step in rightsizing its expansive retail network by conducting studies of approximately 3,700 retail offices to deter m i ne customer needs.

As part of this effort, the Postal Service also has introduced a retailreplacement option for affected communities around the nation.

• Dixfield, Main St., 562-4931

“Today, more than 35 percent of the Postal Service’s retail revenue comes f rom ex pa nde d ac c e s s locations such as grocery stores, drug stores, office supply stores, retail chains, self-service kiosks, ATMs and usps.com, open 24/7,” sa id PMG Pat Dona hoe. “Ou r customer’s habits have made it clear that they no longer require a physical Post Office to conduct most of their postal business.”

USPS has i nt roduced t he Village Post Office as a potential replacement option for communities currently w ithout a posta l retail office and those af fected by retail optimization efforts. Village Post Offices would be operated by local businesses — such as pharmacies, grocery stores and ot her appropriate retailers — and would offer popular postal products a nd ser v ices such as stamps and flat-rate packaging.

“By work i ng w it h t h i rd-pa r t y retailers, we’re creating easier, more convenient access to our products and services when and where our customers want them,” said Donahoe. “The Village Post Office will offer another way for us to meet our customers’ needs.”

With 32,000 postal retail offices and more than 70,000 third-party r e t a i le r s — A ppr ov e d Po s t a l Providers — selling postage stamps and providing expanded access to other postal products and services, customers today have about 100,000 locations across the nation where t hey ca n do business w it h t he Postal Service.

POSTAL SERVICE • Bethel, 82 Main St., 824-2668

• Buckfield, Turner St., 336-2641 •B ryant Pond, 1 N. Main St., 665-2827

Sun Journal file photo Jay-Niles Librar y, located in North Jay, is housed in an older building, classy in its architecture.

• Canton, 13 Main St., 597-2020

•E . Dixfield, US Rte. 2W, 645-3254 • East Wilton, Main St., 645-4542 • Farmington, N. Main St., 778-2740

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The company we keep, keeps getting better Lufthansa Technik • Wahlco Metroflex • Auburn Industrial Park • Estes Express • Angostura • Bisson Transportation • World Harbors • Savage Safe Handling • Walmart Distribution Center

We Welcome Carbonite Find us online to learn more about how the Lewiston-Auburn Economic Growth Council can help grow your business.

• Business Retention & Attraction • Marketing • Commercial Financing • Loan Programs • Site Search Assistance 207-784-0161 • www.economicgrowth.org

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* One and Two bedroom and handicap/disabled apartments* * DESIGNED FOR YOUR NEEDS!!!! * Must be at least 62 years or older, handicap/disabled, regardless of age.

Some income guidelines apply.

Very low income households have priority.

Rental Assistance Available OFFICE HOURS FOR TAKING APPLICATIONS MON., WED., THURS., FRI. - 7:30-4 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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QUALITY OF LIFE

Waterfalls and picnics

All about the kids Maine is known for its many family-friendly activities and neighborly atmosphere. The mountains, lakes, farms and fields of Western Maine ser ve as the perfect backdrop for outdoor recreation. Here is a partial list to help you plan some activities in the Oxford Hills, Rumford and Farmington areas.

old days. 290 Norlands Road, Livermore, 207-897-4366; Norlands@norlands.org. Visit www.norlands.org.

Screw Auger Falls, Grafton Township:

Rangeley Lakes Logging Museum:

North of Newry on Route 26. Sightseeing, picnicking, and hiking on its 3,000 acres of varied terrain with somewhat limited access to certain areas. There are several picnic tables, bathrooms and a large parking area.

Sights include Screw Auger Falls, Spruce Meadow, Mother Walker Falls, Old Speck Mountain and Moose Cave.

The competitions are exciting to watch. On Route 16, Rangeley, 207-864-5595.

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Snow Falls, West Paris: Picn ick i ng a nd h i k i ng a long L it t le Androscoggin River, as it cuts its way through a narrow gorge alongside Route 26. Four cascades send the peaceful waters gushing downward; however, the gorge, at least 30 feet deep, is surrounded by a fence.

Whistle Stop Rail-Trail: 13-m i le t ra i l f rom Jay (of f Rte.4/17) to Farmington (off Farmer Lane), the trail is used year-round for horseback riding, mountain biking, snowmobiling, walking, and cross country skiing.

GRCC, 50 Congress St., Rumford: The Greater Rumford Community Center is a nonprofit organization providing affordable, quality recreation programs and services for all residents of the River Valley Area. The facility houses a basketball court, gymnastics, fitness room, running track, racquetball court, sauna, program rooms, game room and locker rooms. www.rumfordgrcc.com or call 207-369-9906.

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Kineowatha Park: Located on the shores of Wilson Lake, this 63-acre park features a beach with a dock and a f loat to accom modate sw i m m i ng lesson s, play space for t he younger set, a basketball court w it h si x hoops, t wo ten n is courts, a volleyba ll court, a Little League field, a practice field, a multi-purpose field and horseshoe pits; picnic tables and a cookout area; an ice skating rink and walking trails.

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2010 Housing Status (in housing units unless noted ) Total ............................................................................. 36,055 Occupied ..................................................................... 24,300 Owner-occupied ........................................................ 18,649

RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES

Our population is aging •T he latest statistics released by the U.S. Census Bureau found that Maine and Vermont surpassed Florida and West Virginia as the states with the highest median age.

•M aine has the highest median age in the country at 42.7.

Vermont came in second with a median age of 41.5.

• I n 2010, the median age increased to 37.2 from 35.3 in 2000. The aging of the baby boom population, along with stabilizing birth rates and longer life expectancy, have contributed to the increase in median age.

Source: 2010 U.S. Census

Population in owner-occupied ( # of individuals ) . 44,743

Many different t y pes of retirement communities are located in the area ranging from independent to assisted living homes that offer continuing care.

Renter-occupied ........................................................... 5,651

•A ndrews House At Market Square, 11 Market Sq., South Paris, 743-1572 • L edgeview Living Center, 141 Bethel Road, West Paris, 674-2250 • Norway Rehab & Living Center, 24 Marion Ave., Norway, 743-7075 • R umford Community Home, 11 John F Kennedy Lane, Rumford, 364-7863 • R ustfield Village Eldrly Apts., Route 26, Norway, 743-2263

Households with individuals under 18 ..................... 6,150

LOCAL HOUSING STATS

2010 Housing Status (in housing units unless noted ) Total .............................................................................. 21,709 Occupied . ................................................................. 13,000 Owner-occupied ........................................................... 9,815 Population in owner-occupied (# of individuals ) . 23,163 Renter-occupied ........................................................... 3,185 Population in renter-occupied (# of individuals ) .... 6,495 Households with individuals under 18 ..................... 3,089 Vacant ............................................................................. 8,709

LOW INCOME HOUSING

Vacant: for rent ................................................................. 526

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Vacant ........................................................................... 11,755 Vacant: for rent ................................................................ 845 Vacant: for sale ................................................................ 558 Vacant: for seasonal/recreational/occasional use . 9,113 Source: 2010 Census

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Sixth-grade students from Hebron Station School and the Oxford Elementar y School, including students from Otisfield, waited eagerly for the Songo River Queen II to dock while on a school field trip to learn about environmental hazards that affect the quality of Long Lake’s water.

•K en Foster Reg. Applied Tech Center 173 Seamon Road, Farmington •K ingfield Elementary School 102 Salem Road, Kingfield •M t Abram Regional High School RR 1 Box 760, Strong •M t Blue High School 129 Seamon Road, Farmington •M t Blue Middle School 269 Middle Street, Farmington •P hillips Middle School RR 1 Box 272 Blake Hill Road, Phillips •R angeley Lakes Regional School 43 Merdolia Road, Rangeley

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•H ebron Station School 884 Station Road, Hebron •H iram Elementary School Main St PO Box 293, Hiram •L egion Memorial School 20 Kingsbury Street, West Paris •M eroby Elementary School 21 Cross Street, Mexico •M olly Ockett Middle School 10 Bridgton Road, Fryeburg •M ountain Valley High School 799 Hancock Street, Rumford •M ountain Valley Middle School 58 Highland Terrace, Mexico •N ew Suncook School Rte 5, Lovell •O tisfield Community School 416 Powhattan Road, Otisfield •O xford Elementary School 79 Pleasant St, Oxford •O xford Hills Comprehensive High School 256 Main Street, Paris •O xford Hills Middle School 100 Pine Street, Paris •O xford Hills Tech-Region 11 PO Box 313, Norway •P aris Elementary School High Street, South Paris •P eru Elementary School 30 Main Street, Peru •R umford Elementary 121 Lincoln Avenue, Rumford •S acopee Valley Junior/Senior High School 115 So Hiram Road, Hiram •S adie F Adams School HC 68 Box 127A, Fryeburg •S chool of Applied Tech-Region 9 377 River Road, Mexico

•S outh Hiram Elementary School 213 So Hiram Road, Hiram •T elstar High School 284 Walkers Mills Road, Bethel •T elstar Middle School 284 Walkers Mills Road, Bethel •T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School Middle School Street, Dixfield •V irginia School 750 Forest Avenue, Rumford •W aterford Memorial School Valley Road, Waterford

How Common Core Standards help Maine Ever y child across t he countr y deser ves to have t he tools to succeed. High standards that are consistent across states provide teachers, parents, and students with a set of clear expectations that ever yone can work toward

together. This will ensure that we maintain America’s competitive edge, so that all of our students are well prepared with the skills and knowledge necessary to compete with not only their peers here at home, but w it h st udents f rom around the world. The Common Core standards will be adopted by most states. Resources we once

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The Common Core State S t a n d a r d s , r e l e a s e d Ju n e 2 , 2010, bu i ld d i rect ly on recent efforts of leading organizations and states that have focused on developing college- and careerready sta nda rds a nd ensu r i ng these standards are evidence- and research-based and internationally benchmarked to top-performing countries. Each state must decide whet her or not to adopt t hese standards as its own.

In the 2010-2011 school year, Maine began implementing the Common Core State Standards for English and mathematics by conducting a n a l ig n ment st ud y a nd g ap analysis, providing professional development a nd suppor t for instruction, and by working with other adopting states to develop an aligned assessment system.

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Far more high quality materials and support will become available for a lower cost. T he pool of expertise available to us will grow considerably, and our students will be the beneficiaries.

These materials and supports will include world-class professional development, known to be one of the most important contributors to developing a high quality teaching force, and rigorous, informative assessments.

Maine spends millions of dollars each year developing assessments w it h t hree ot her New Engla nd states; soon we will be able to share the cost of test development and administration with most of the states in the country.

After decades talking about it, we will finally be able to compare all Maine to students in other states on a similar set of standards and assessments. We will be able to learn from successes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; both in-state and in other states â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and identify areas where we need to improve.

Common standards will provide a greater opportunity for the sharing experiences and best practices both within states and across the country. Such collaboration can lead to an improved ability to best serve English language learners and young people with disabilities.

Add it iona l ly, t he K-12 Eng l ish language arts and mathematics sta nda rds include informat ion on application of the standards for English language learners and students with disabilities.

The Common Core State Standards will help colleges and professional development prog ra m s bet ter prepa re teachers ; prov ide t he opportunit y for teachers to be involved in the development of assessments linked to these topqua lit y standards; a llow states to develop a nd prov ide better assessments that more accurately measure whether or not students have learned what was taught; and provide educators with teaching strategies and tools they can use in developing their curricula.

These standards are a common sense first step toward ensuring our children are getting the best possible educat ion no mat ter where they live.

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Curriculum is about what we teach â&#x20AC;&#x201C; how we get students to achieve the standards. In Maine, curriculum is determined locally, with support and guidance from the state and based on the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s standards.

Instruction is how we teach. So while a school district with a strong Franco-American histor y might choose to use fiction from that culture in eighth grade reading, t he â&#x20AC;&#x153;s t a nd a r d sâ&#x20AC;? it w ou ld b e teaching â&#x20AC;&#x201C; things like plot and character development â&#x20AC;&#x201C; would be the same as most anywhere else.

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