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8ArtsEntertainmentAdventureandMoreinWesternMaineWhereEverybodyKnowsYourNameSkiingWithouttheHypeByScottVlaunGoodtimesandbigairatShawneePeak.PhotocourtesyShawneePeak.Yourchildrenwillskiaswellasyoudoforonedayinyourlife.Thenextdaytheyllbebetter.WarrenMillerIvebeenskiingallmylieliterally.Someomyearliestmemoriesareoslidingaroundmybackyardonplasticskisstrappedonmysnowbootsmyolderbrotherliingmeoutothepowderaerespeciallygoodwrecks.Iwassoonshreddingglovesonthelocalropetowandhadmyfrstterriyingrideonat-barwhenIwasseven.IhavenevermissedayearoskiingsinceeveniitmeanthikingaerhoursorturnswhenIwasagradstudentwithnoextracashorbushwhackingorthosespecialbackwoodslines.Inowsharethatpassionwithmyseven-year-oldsonwhowillneverrememberlearninghowtoskianymorethanlearningtowalkortalk.Itsjustwhatwedowhentheressnow.TosayIlivetoskiwouldbeanexaggerationbuttolivewithoutskiingwouldnotbeanoption.Whetheritsamidnightruninaull-moonwoodsorfrsttracksonapowderdayitsabigreasonwhyIchoosetheoothillsoMainesWestCoastasmyhome.Maineisocourseknownoritsepicsnowandbigmountains.FormanyromawayfrstthoughtsoMaineskiingareoSugarloawithitsserioussteepsandgnarlysnowfeldsorSundayRiverseightpeakswithoverahundredtrails.Botharemajorresortswithhigh-speedliscapableoservicingthousandsoskiersinaday.IhaveondmemoriesobothothoseareasandwestillhitthemonoccasionbutIvereallygrowntolovethelaidbackpaceandamily-riendlyvibeosomeoourotherpeaks.YouknowwhatImtalkingaboutfndingthatpowderstashthreedaysaerthestormortheliyneveraskingtoseeyourpassortheriendsyou 9www.westcoastmaine.comGreatmountainfunwithnoattitudeatMtAbram.PhotobyRobMartin.makeonthechairortheskipatrolrememberingyourname.Itsallaboutthereshtracksinaragingstormorspringcornintheblazingsun.Itstheessenceoskiingwithoutthehype.MountainsWithaSkiersSoulIhavethegreatortuneolivingwithin20milesotwooMainesinestandsweetestlittlemountains.BothShawneePeakinBridgtonandMtAbraminLockeMillsboastoverathousandeetoverticaldropwithaewdozentrailsandadedicatedskierbase.WithitsproximitytoPortlandspopulationcenterShawneeistheundisputedkingonightskiingintheregionwithalargevarietyolightedtrailsservicingtheaer-workcrowd.MondayNightMadnesswithdiscountedliticketstypicallydrawsalargeandspiritedcrowdandsomecreativeaerialactionintheterrainpark.TemoredaringjumpotheroooanoldVWbusreally.MysonandIoendoanunofcialsurveyandndmoresnowboardersthanskiersonanygivennight.Teirtriplechairtothetoprunsalittleasterthananormalliduetoamovingloadingzoneittakesaewrunstogetusedtoitandthequadservicingnoviceandintermediateterrainonthelowermountainkeepslilinestoaminimum.Tebacksidedoublechairdayskiingonlyservicessomeinterestingadvancedterrainandisagreatplacetoheadonapowderday.MtAbramonlyivemilesromthewinterresorttownoBetheloerssomeothebestdealsinskicountryandachallengingskiingexperienceorthosewhotakethetimetoexplore.Itisotendescribedasaskiersmountainwithitsshareodedicatedtelemarkskiersreeingtheirheelsandtheirmindsaswellasasolidcontingentooldtimersstillrippingitupwiththoselongstraightboards.LitsincludetheWayBackMachineadoublechairthatservicesthesummitandridesoveragreatlittleclidrop.At-barthatgoesalmosttothetoprelievestheoccasionallitline.WhennewmanagementtookoveraewyearsagoMtAbramleadthewaytoboundarytoboundaryskiingandopenedsomenewgladedterrainthatwillchallengethestrongestskiers.OntheotherendothespectrumtheyoernewtiredortimidskierssomeothemostgentleyetlongandvariedbeginnerterrainservicedbyitsownliandbaseareacalledtheWestSide.Icantthinkoabetterplacetoteachsomeonetoski.MysonmadesomegoodriendsovertherewhenhewaslearningandwestillheadovertotheWestSideiwehaveanybeginnersinourgroup.TerecentafliationwiththeMountainRidersAlliancebodeswelloracontinuedemphasisoncommunity-orientedskiing.FridayeventsatMtAbramthisyearincludetheNastarownLeaguerom5to7andanewlivemusicseries. 10ArtsEntertainmentAdventureandMoreinWesternMaineCarbonNeutralSkiingAeradevastatingrethatdestroyedMtAbramsbaselodgeintheofseasonaewyearsbackthemanagementscrambledtogetopenortheollowingseason.Ratherthanrebuildtheypouredahugewood-pelletheatedslabanderectedagiantinsulatedtentoverit.Futureplansincludeaproperlodgebutmanyoushavegrownkindoondothebigwhitetentanditsimplicationono-nonsenseskiing.TispastsummerMtAbrammanagementreceivedagranttoinstalla422kW-per-year869photovoltaicpanelsolararraythatwillofsettheareasenergyuseandmakethemonlythesecondcarbonneutralskiareainthecountry.MainesOtherBigMountainExperienceIyourelookingorthethrilloa4000-.peakwithsteepgladesorjustwantabiggermountainexperiencethansomeothesoutherlymountainscanoferheaduptoRangeleyoraewdaysatSaddleback.Itwilltakethatlongtotakeadvantageoallthevariedterrainthatthiswonderulmountainhastoofer.Whileyourethereyouresuretomakesomenewriendsinthislaidbackcommunitythattakesskiingseriouslybuteschewsthehypeandglitzoothermountainsothiscaliber.Temainmountainofersarichmixointermediateandexpertterrainwithlonggroomerssteepmogulrunsandsometightlinesinthetrees.Iyourelookingoraworld-classgladeskiingexperienceheaduptotheKennebagoSteepsandtraverseyourwayouttotheCasablancaGladesor44acresostunningtreeskiing.Whenyouvecompletelyworkedyourquadsintojellyheadintotheirslope-sidecanvasyurtorsomerestandrereshmentwithouthavingtodescendbacktothebasearea.Beginnerswillndaunanddiverseareatothemselvesdownhillromthebeautiultimberramebaselodgecompletewithgladesanditsownminiterrainpark.CheapTicketsandFamilyFunForamuchsmalleryetequallyinspiredcommunity-supportedmountainheaddowntoRumordandBlackMountainSkiResortnowundernewmanagement.KnownoritshallowedXCracinghistoryrecentyearshaveseenabeautiulnewlodgetwonewchairsandadditionalsnowmakingaddedtomakethisanafordableskidestinationormanyatravelerandlocalalike.Familieslovetheeen-dollarliticketandwithnearly1400verticaleettheressomethingonthemountainoreverybodyexceptthoseseekingextremeterrain.SuperbsnowconditionsmakeRangeleyLakesTrailsCenteramustski.PhotocourtesyRangeleyLakesTrailsCenter. 11www.westcoastmaine.comIyoureallywanttotravelbacktotheessenceocommunity-basedskiingtoatimewhenmanyWesternMainetownshadtheirowncommunityskitowyouoweyourselandyouramilyatriptotheheartoMainesWestCoast.TetownsoJayandFarmingtonarebothhometosmallamily-orientedskihillswhereliticketsrangeromvetotwenty-vedollarsandtheemphasisisonaer-schoolprogramsunderthelightslearningtoskiandamily-riendlyenvironments.Unliketheolddaysatthelocalhilltheybothhavesnowmakingandmoderngroomingequipmenttoassuregoodconditionsthroughouttheseason.Bothareasalsooergroomedcross-countryskiing.SpruceMountainownedbythetownsoLivermoreLivermoreFallsandJaywhereitislocatedhas300eetoverticaland3ropetowstogetyoutothetop.BesuretobringsomesturdyglovesanddontbearaidtoaskthelocalshowitsdoneitcombMountainassociatedwiththeFarmingtonSkiClubbillsitselastheriendliestmountainaround.At-barandhandleliaropetowwithhandlesservice750eetoverticaldropwith16trails.Teocushereisonhealthyoutdoorrecreationandlearn-to-skiandracingprogramsoryouthskiers.TouringtheFieldsandForestIcareeningdownasnowcoveredmountainwithaboardortwostrappedtoyoureetisntyourideaounoryoujustwantmoretimeonthesnowWesternMainealsooerssomeotheinestgroomedNordicskiingthatyoullindanywhere.heresnobetterwaytoexplorethesnow-coveredlandscapethantosetoutwithadaypackullooodlayersandsomewell-waxedskis.TheDeanofSkinnySkisNoonehasdonemoreorcross-countryskiinginthesepartsthanDaveCarter.CartersXCSkiCentershaveoperationsinbothOxordwhereyoullndgentleopeneldandwoodedterrainandBethelwheresteeperterrainandstunningviewsotheMahoosucRangearethehighlights.DontworrybeginnerswillndplentyogentletrailsinBethelaswell.IntheskibusinessoroverthirtyyearsDavehascoinedsuchclassicphrasesasIyoucanwalkyoucanskiandYoucanneverhavetoomanypairsoskisbothowhichIliveby.WintersmostlyndDaveandhiswieAnneattheirnewly-renovatedBethelLodgewhereDavelovinglygroomseveryfakethatallsonhisextensive55kmtrailnetworkandAnnewelcomesvisitorstotheirrustico-gridcabinsandtimberramelodge.OxordisusuallystaedbytheyoungergenerationandboaststheareasbestselectionoXCgear.HeadintoBethelproperandyoullndmoregreatcross-countryskiingattheluxuriousBethelInnwith33kmobeautiullymaintainedtrailsthatstartrightatyourbackdoor.Aheatedpoolspaservicesandnediningmakeoramemorableaprsskiexperience.PerfectconditionsandtremendousviewsarethenormatCartersX-CSkiCenters.PhotobyScottVlaun. 12ArtsEntertainmentAdventureandMoreinWesternMaineAsmallerbutequallywonderultrailsystemexistsattheRobertsFarmPreserveinNorwayownedandmaintainedbytheWesternFoothillsLandrust.Teadventurousskiercanndplentyohillyactionon165acresowindingtrailswhilebeginnerswillenjoyAkersFieldandsomeothelowerfatterterrainorashortclimbtoagreatviewoLakePennesseewassee.Adedicatedgroupovolunteerskeepsthetrailsnelygroomedandonweekendsthenewtimberramewarminghutisopenandtherestoked.Skiingisreebutdonationstotherustaregrateullyaccepted.ManyeventsareheldatRobertsFarmthroughouttheyearincludingskijoringandbiathlonsbuttheMellieDunhamSnowshoeFestivalissurelythehighlightotheseason.AnothergreatpublicoutdoorrecreationcentercanbeoundatPinelandFarmsinNewGloucester.26kmotrailsorallleveloskiersareimpeccablymaintained.GourmetlunchandshoppingorMaine-madeoodsandPinelandsowncheesesareavailableintheirarmstore.AsonemightexpectupintheNorthCountrytheRangeleyandCarrabassettareasoersomeclassicopportunitiesorextensivebackcountrytouringwithepicsnowallsandmountainviews.heRangeleyLakesrailsCenterhas55kmoproessionallygroomedtrailswithalooptosatisyanyonerombeginnertoanatic.Arusticyurtservesasthebaselodge.TeMaineHutsandrailsinKingeldmayoerthemostuniquebackcountryexperienceintheregion.heymaintain55milesoaproposed180-miletrailnetworktraversingsomeotheinestmountainterraininNewEngland.ripscanbeplannedbetweenhutswithluxuriousaccommodationsbybackcountrystandardswithhotshowersandgreatood.SavvyXCskiersknowthatNewEnglandsappleorchardscanmakeorsomeothebestskiingopportunitiesaround.AtFiveFieldsFarminBridgtontheyhavecapitalizedonthisactandarenowgrooming27kmotrailsinandaroundtheirorchardswithaccesstostunningviewsromBaldPateMountainvialandownedbytheLoonEchoLandrust.YoucanttalkaboutNordicskiinginWesternMainewithoutmentioningthelegendaryskicenteratBlackMountaininRumord.Withtrailsdesignedbytwo-timeOlympianChummyBroomhallBlackMountainhashostedmanyUSchampionships.17kmotrailsaregroomedorskateskiingandclassicandunlikemostNordicareastheymaintainsnowmakingon4kmmakingBlackMountainasurebetinuncertainweather.Asyoucanseethereareendlessopportunitiesoralpineandcross-countryskiingallalongMainesWestCoastandIdidntevengetintoallomypersonalback-countrystashesMaybenexttime.UntilthenIllseeyouonthesnowfMaineHutsandTrailsoffersoff-the-gridhut-to-hutadventures.PhotocourtesyMaineHutsandTrails. 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15www.westcoastmaine.comMeMyDadandaFrozenLakeABeginnersGuidetoIceFishingByEmilyMacCabeFormanythelongdarkwintermonthsinMainecanbealongtedioushaul.Someolksevensuerromcabineverwhichtheurbandictionarydenesasatypeohysteriabroughtonbyspendingtoomuchtimeindoors.IamnotoneothosepeopleInactduringthemonthsoJulyandAugustyoullmostlikelyndmeclingingtoanairconditioneranddreamingoreshcrispwinterairandsnowfakesallinggentlyaroundme.TereisnothingIenjoymorethanrecreatingintheMaineoutdoorsduringthewintertime.Nocabineverhysteriaorwinterdepressionorme.WhenIwasayoungchildgrowingupinmid-coastMainemyatheroentookmeiceshing.Bytheripeoldageo5Ihadmyownsetoiceshingtrapsandmyownspecialiceshingboots.IhavealwaysbeencomortableonMainesrozenlakesandpondspatientlywaitingorandanticipatingafagindicatingthatIhaveashon.NowasanadultIspendmywintersiceshingteachingotherstoiceshsnowshoeingandskiinginWesternMaine.WithsomuchtoenjoyoutdoorswhywouldanyonewanttostaycoopedupinsideGettingStartedIceshingisaunexcitingactiveandrelativelyinexpensivehobbytoenjoybutorsomeitmayseemoverwhelmingtogetstarted.IknowthatIwasveryortunatetohavebeenintroducedatayoungageandIamgrateultohavesomanywonderulmemoriesoshingwithmydad.Iyoureinterestedinpurchasingice-shingequipmenttherearereallyjustaewbasicthingsthatyouneed.MostimportantlyyouneedasetoiceshingInstructorsassistnewanglersattheCrystalLakeDerbyinGray.PhotobyEmilyMacCabe.Ifpeopleconcentratedonthereallyimportantthingsinlifetheredbeashortageoffshingpoles.DougLarson 16ArtsEntertainmentAdventureandMoreinWesternMainetrapsalsocalledtip-upswhichyoucanndatmostsportinggoodsstoreshardwarestoresorlargeretailers.Evenbetteryoucanvisitfeamarketsorlawnsalesandpossiblypickupaniceusedsetwithsomecharacter.Asettypicallyconsistso5traps.TerearemanytypesandstylesotrapsbutoneomyavoritesorbeginnersarePolarip-Ups.Teyarereasonablypricedwellmadeandcomeinavarietyostylesandcolors.Mostimportantlytheyareeasytouse.IyourelookingoramoreexpensivesetotrapsthatwilllastyoualietimethenyoumightconsiderJackrapsmadeinMonmouthMaineMaxrapsmadeinDixeldMaineorHeritageLakers.Sometrapscomecompletewithiceshinglineoryoucanpurchasethelineseparatelyandsetthetrapsupyoursel.Iceshinglineistypicallybraidednylonandissometimescoatedinawaxysubstance.Amonolamentleaderriggedwithahookandsinkerisattachedtotheiceshingline.Terearemanydierentwaystosetupthetackleonyourtrapsandmostpeoplendtheydeveloptheirownpreerence.ILiketoKeepitSimpleInadditiontoiceshingtrapsyouwillalsoneedaewsimpletoolssuchasahandyiceskimmerthatisusedtocleanslushandsnowromyourreshlydrilledholesandchipawayicethroughouttheday.SpeakingoholesyoualsoneedawaytocreateanopeningintheicetoshthroughYoucanpurchaseanicechiselsuchasaJiyMilleLacsorahandaugerbothowhichrequirealittlebitoelbowgrease.Foragreaterinvestmentthereareanumberodierentpoweredaugersavailableincludingbatterypoweredgaspoweredandmypersonalavoritepropanepowered.Onceyouhavegatheredyourbasicequipmentyouwillalsoneedtohavesomebait.Mosticeanglersusesmallbaitshsuchasshinersandminnowsbutyourlocalbaitdealercanusuallyoersomeadviceonwhatolksarehavingsuccesswithlocally.DuringthewintermonthsIspendmostomytimeworkingwithchildrenandamiliesintroducingthemtothesportoiceshingthroughtheHookedonFishingprogram.Itrulybelievethaticeshingisagreatwayoramiliestospendtimetogetherenjoyingthewintermonthsoutdoors.EvenwhentheshingisslowthereisopportunityoraquickFrisbeetossAgas-powerediceaugerisaspeedywaytocutholesintheice.PhotocourtesyEmilyMacCabe.Teachingchildrentoicefshisoneomyavoritepartsowinter.PhotoByEmilyMacCabe. 17www.westcoastmaine.comsnowortorsnowmanbuildingsleddingiceskatingandocourseacampretocookhotdogsroastmarshmallowsorheatupsomehotcocoa.IoenrefectbackonmychildhoodandhappilyrememberthedaysIspentontheicewithmydad.IIwasntbusycatchingshIcouldbeoundmakingasnowangelorsomeJiyPoponthewoodstoveintheiceshack.ItisveryimportanttometoprovideopportunityoramiliesinMainesothattheycanmakesimilarmemoriestogetherandavoidthedreadedcabinever.IceFishingEventsEachwinterthereareanumberowonderulamily-riendlyiceshingeventsthatoeranopportunityornewcomerstolearnaboutthesport.MostotheseeventsoerinstructionloanerequipmentbaitandinsomecasesevenlunchHereareaewomyavoriteannualeventsCrystalLakeLibertyFamilyFoundationDerbyCrystalLakeinGrayJanuary252014.IncludesaamilylearntosheventsponsoredbyKitteryradingPost.www.crystallakederby.comRoyalRiverRodGunClubIceFishingDerbySabbathdayLakeinNewGloucesterFebruary82014.WesternMaineFishGameClubIceFishingDerbyandLearntoFishEventLongLakeinHarrisonFebruary152014.Includesaamilylearntoshevent.WiltonFishGameIceFishingDerbyWilsonLakeinWiltonFebruary162014.Includesareeamilylearntoshevent.ContactEmilyMacCabeatemily.maccabemaine.govormoreinormation.KitteryradingPostKidsIceFishingEventRangePondStateParkinPolandFebruary172014.Tisisareeamilylearntoshevent.www.iceshingderby.comNorwayParisFishGameDerbyLakePennesseewasseeinNorwayFebruary22232014.www.norwayparisshgame.webs.comKezarLakeIceFishingDerbyandLearntoFishEventKezarLakeinLovellFryeburgRec.DepartmentMarch122014.Additionaltipsandinormationaboutupcomingamilyiceshingeventscanalsobeoundonmyblogatwww.maineamilyoutside.wordpress.com.SoiyoundyourseleelingcoopedupthiswintergoingalittlecrazygoaheadgrabsomegearhittheiceandgiveiceshinginWesternMaineatryfCheckingthestatsonafreshcatchatWorthleyPondinPeru.PhotobyRobMartin. 18ArtsEntertainmentAdventureandMoreinWesternMaineMensandWomensClothingandApparel207-364-3241www.rivervalleychamber.com10BridgeStreetRumfordMaineFullServiceRestaurantOpenDaily11am-9pm207-645-9500CalzolaioPasta.com248MainStreetWiltonItalianCuisineSeafoodVegetarianGluten-freeFineWinesCocktailsPattysPlaceFurniturePotteryKitchenwareJewelryCollectiblesGlassware645-3319222Route2WiltonOpenYearRoundMondaySaturday800630Sunday1200-630LarsensElectricServiceWhirlpoolSalesServiceOver50YearsofQualityService207-364-7062OpenMonday-Friday8-5Saturday9-1213MainStreetMexicoCOOSCANYONCampgroundCabinsL.L.C.LocatedontheSwiftRiverOpenYearRoundGoldPanningSwimmingHikingScenicAreaSkiingHuntingandFishingOnATVSnowmobileTrailsRegisteredMasterMaineGuide207-364-3880www.CoosCanyonCabins.comEmailcoos_cabinsyahoo.com445SwiftRiverRoadByronMaine 19www.westcoastmaine.comSeveralyearsagowewerelookingorsomecoolactivitiesthatwecoulddoasacoupleduringthewintermonths.WecameacrossablogontheInternetaboutgeocaching.WhatsthisaboutmyhusbandPaulasked.Soundskindacrypticwasmyrstthought.Iclickedthroughtotheassociatedwebsitethatwasprovidedwww.geocaching.comandoundtheollowingairlysimpledescriptionGeocachingisareal-worldoutdoorstreasurehuntinggameusingGPS-enableddevices.ParticipantsnavigatetoaspecicsetoGPScoordinatesandthenattempttondthegeocachecontainerhiddenatthatlocation.HowaboutthatsimpleenoughWhileitsoundedreallyinterestingwedidnothaveaGPSdevicesoitlookedlikethatwasoutorthetimebeing.ForthenextewmonthswemoreorlessorgotaboutthewholegeocachingthinguntilChristmascamealong.WeweregivenaGarminNuviasagiwhichisaGPSdevicemeanttouseinyourcar.AwesomeNowaitnowwhatwerewesupposedtodoFirstofweneededtocreateareeaccountonthewww.geocaching.comwebsite.Againsimpleenough.WhenregisteringwealsocreatedausernameVIPAdventures.Duringthissignupandexploreperiodwelearnedthattheactivityogeocachingbeganin2000whenPresidentBillClintonreleasedsatellitesignalsorpublicuse.TerstgeocachewashiddenonMay32000inBeavercreekOregonandnowthereareapproximately2.3millionactivegeocachesandover6milliongeocachersworldwide.WowzahButwaitweregettingaheadoourselves.GeocachingforBeginnersAReal-WorldTreasureHuntByPaulandHopeChamberlainAfteralittlediggingwefoundthiscacheunderafreshblanketofsnow.PhotobyPaulChamberlain.Aboxwithouthingeskeyorlidyetgoldentreasureinsideishid.J.R.R.Tolkien 20ArtsEntertainmentAdventureandMoreinWesternMaineNextwesearchedthewebsiteorcacheslocatednearusbyusingourzipcodeasastartingpoint.oouramazementtherewerequiteaewWedecidedtokeepitsimplebytryingtondtheonelocatedclosesttous.WeloadedthosecoordinatesromthewebsiteintoourNuviandheadedoutinsearchothetreasure.Ourrstcachewasnamed16Countiesandwaslocatedreallyclosetoourhome.NowmindyouwegottheGPSinDecemberandthiswasnowJanuaryandaverysnowyoneatthat.TethingaboutndingthecacheswithyourGPSisthattheygetyourightupclosebutyouvegottodoalittlesnoopinganddiggingtolocatetheactualcontainer.WellthisrstlittlejewelwaslocatedunderneathoureetosnowWehavealsolearnedthatthecachecontainercanbejustaboutanysizeandvaryinshapeandcolor.Reallyitcanbejustaboutanything.CachersuseammocansZiplocbagsoldupperwarelmcanistersbisontubesmatchstickcontainersemptyprescriptionbottlesandhide-a-keycontainers.Younameittheylluseit.Cachecontainerscanbebigorsmallcamoufagedwithducttapeorcanbedolledupwithancypaintjobs.AndohboyarepeoplecleverwiththeirplacementTecontentsoourrstcachewasalogbookatoycarandaewotheritemsknownasSWAGanacronymorStuWeAllGet.SWAGisusuallyoundinmostcontainersandyoucanswapsomethingyouhaveorsomethingyoulikeinsidethecontainer.WewroteournamesinthelogbookandTheGarminNuvileadstheway.PhotobyPaulChamberlain.SwappingSWAGisaregularritualinthegeocachegame.PhotobyPaulChamberlain. 21www.westcoastmaine.comthendecidedtotradeoursoccerballkeychainorthetoycarinside.Wecareullyputthecachebackwhereweoundit.WeweresoexcitedtohaveoundourrstoneOncebackhomewewenttothegeocachewebsitementionedearlierthentothecachelistingwebpageandloggedourveryrstvisittoourveryrstcache.TeollowingiswhatwewroteFoundit01192009.AerbeingwaistdeepinthesnowanddiggingabitWEFOUNDIOurrstWeputitinanewZiploc...HopethisisOK.Wasverysoggy...bringapen.Wetooktheracecarandleasoccerballkeychain.Ithinkweareaddicted.Whenwewroteinthelogthatwehadreplacedthesoggybagthatthecachewasinwewerentsureithepeoplendingthecacheweresupposedtodothisorithecacheownerthepersonthatoriginallyputthecacheoutwastheonlyonethatcoulddoit.Welateroundoutthisiscalledcachemaintenanceandisappreciatedbytheoriginalcacheowner.Andsoouradventuresbegan.OutontheWestCoastoMainethereareapproximately800cachesjustwaitingtobeound.Ournextewtripsoutwereabittougherbecauseusingthecar-styleGPSinsteadoahandheldunitprovidesamoreaccuratereadingtoonroadlocations.Aerallacar-styleGPSislookingorthequickestwayalongroadsnotthroughtrees.AhandheldGPSseemedlikequiteaninvestmentandasyoucanimagineoneislimitedregardingtheamountomoneyavailabletospend.WellthecachingbughadbittenusanditlookedlikethetimehadcometomaketheinvestmentbutwhichunitshouldwegetAerreadingvariousreviewsandstudyingorumsonthecachingwebsitewebegantonalizeourdecision.WhenallconsiderationsweredonealltheactscheckedandweighedwenallydecidedonanotherGarminGPSjustahandheldversionthistime.Aerashorttimewewerebecomingmoreamiliarwiththegeocachingsiteandrealizedthateachcachepagecontainsalistattributesortheindividualcache.Teseaidinndingitslocationandoraccessibility.BrilliantAttributescanincludesuchhelpulhintsasisthecachewinterriendlyTatwouldhavebeennicetoknoworthatveryrstoneOtherquestionsansweredaretimesthecacheisavailableiitschildordogriendlywhatmodesotransportationareallowedplantstobeawareoandplacesandthingsavailableintheareasuchaspicnickingbathroomsetc.Terearealsodifcultyandterrainindicators.Teseareusedtohelpgureoutithecacheisgoingtobeeasyordifculttolocatealongwithwhatkindogroundeaturesmightbepresent.Aswithanythinghindsightis2020andnotingtheseattributeswouldhavebeenextremelyuseulduringtherstcoupleomonthsoouradventures.Asyoucanimaginecachinginthesnowmadeorsomeinterestingescapadesconsideringthatquiteaewcachesarelocatedclosetotheground.Wewouldwalkthroughknee-deepsnowjusttogetclosetothelocationothecacheandthenburrowdowntothebaseotreesbrushingsnowrombenchesndingnewusesThecontentsofeverycacheisunique.PhotobyPaulChamberlain.Youneverknowwhatthecacheisgoingtolooklike.PhotobyHopeChamberlain. 22ArtsEntertainmentAdventureandMoreinWesternMaineoroursnowbrushromthecar.AndwediditallortheloveondingcachesthatrangedinsizeromyourpinkiengertoavegallonbuckettoatemporarystructurebuilttolooklikeSantasWorkshopTroughoutourrstyearwelearnedthereweretoolsothetradewhichwouldmakendingandretrievingcachesmucheasier.Webeganllingourbagotrickswithtweezersextralogbookssparepensandpencilsbearbellssparecontainersarstaidkitbottlesowaterandsnacks.Lotsosnacks.Wealsobeganlookingoratoolthatwouldmakegrabbingcontainersthatwerejustoutoourreachalittleeasieralongwithfashlightsorwhensearchestookalittlelongerthanexpected.FouryearslaterwearestillndingnewtoolsthataidusonourtrekssuchasheadlampsornightcachingcramponsoricytrailsandocourserechargeablebatteriesortheGarmin.OneparticularlyunadventurewhilecachingwasattendingaFlashMobevent.AgainusingcoordinatesromthegeocachingwebsitetorstnditweolloweddirectionsorattendeesandtriedtoblendinbeoretheFlashMobstarted.Weallconvergedorthesetamountotimethendispersedbutnotuntilaeracoolgroupphoto.Alongwithmeetingellowcacherswewereabletogetmanyhelpultipsromthem.Tisriendlyassistanceisalwaysorthcomingandalwaysmakesuturehuntsabiteasier.AnewgreenwayocachingistoparticipateinCIOswhichareCacheinrashOutevents.Tisistheultimateinenvironmentalawarenessbecausetheentirereasonortheeventistohelpcleanuptrailsandotherlocationsodiscardeditems.AnothertypeogroupcachingiscalledMeetandGreetwherecachersgettogetherandexchangetipsstoriesandmostimportantlyalaughaboutpastanduturends.Terearealsomilestonecelebrationsandbreakasteventstogetyougeareduporadayoutcaching.Iyouareunabletoattendtheseeventsandstillwouldlikebeinvolvedthereareseveralgroupwebpagesandorumsdedicatedtogeocachingthatcanbeoundthroughsocialmedia.Onthesepagespeopleseekgroupstogocachingwithonparticulardaysandasyoucanimaginethesegroupsprovideatremendousamountoknowledgelaughsandmemories.Manycachinggroupsalsoparticipateincampingwherehardcorecacherswillopttocampinconditionsthatmostwouldconsiderletsjustsayrudimentary.Addtothatkayakcachingwhichyouguessedityouuseakayaktogettothecachelocations.FunstuhuhAlthoughtheremaybemishapswhileoutcachingyoucanplanonthesuccessesaroutweighingtheailures.SomeoourmishapshaveincludedbutarenotlimitedtosinkinginthemuduptoourkneeslosingourpathandhavingtobushwhackallthewaybacktothetrailorgettingtosetawaypointontheGPSandhavingtowalkbackthereallylongway.WanttolaughatussomemoreWeonceorgotthebugsprayanddonatedwaytoomuchbloodtotheresidentvampiremosquitoes.ButseriouslyallothesemishapshaveactuallyenhancedouradventuresandCachesarenamedinsomeveryingeniouswayslikethisonecalledDontGetBit.PhotobyPaulChamberlain. 23www.westcoastmaine.comwelaughaboutthemoncewerenallybacktothecar.Oncetherewelookatourphotosandnoticethatthebetterpathwasrightthere5eettotheleorright.Butsometimesthewrongpathtakenhasprovideduswithmorebeautythanwewouldhaveeverseenhadwegonetherightway.SomeothebestrewardsinournewoundsporthavecomeromMotherNature.WhilehikingonBearMountaininurnerweencounteredapartridgethatwasnothappythatweweresoclosetohernest.Inoppositionshefappedherwingsandscreechedatusgivingusquiteashow.Mountiremprovideduswithbobcatprintsinthesnow.WealsodiscoveredthatdeertendtowalkastraightpathupanddownBearMountaininWaterordandbyollowingthatpathitmadeourtripupmucheasierJockeyCapinFryeburghasanamazing360-degreeviewonceyoureatthetop.StrattonEustisandRangeleyhavegreatbackroadsandtheopportunitytoseemooseanddeerarerequent.Youjustneverknowwhatyouaregoingtoencounterwhenroamingvarioustrailsbutyoucanbeassuredthatitwillbeamazing.Wehavesnowshoedinlocalnaturepreserveshikedmountaintrailsandvisitedmanybeautiulareas.Wowweneverrealizedallthesebeautiullocationswererightherearoundus.Beoreweknewiteveryreemomentwehadwasspentoutcaching.Aerhearingaboutwhatwasoccupyingourtimemostpeoplethoughtwewerecrazyandthatitwasnothingthattheywouldeverdo.Butaerseeingourpicturesandhearingustalkaboutwhatwesawandexperiencedthereweresoonmanyriendsouttryingtheirhandatthisnewactivity.Tebackroadsidecachesarebyarouravorite.SometimesjustasimpleeldstreamorbackyardcanbringasmiletoyouraceandaWowthatwascoolgladwewentthiswayCoveredbridgesandsuspensionbridgesareagoalormanyandactuallythereisalmostalwaysacachehiddennearby.Teretrulyaresomanyhiddensightstoenjoyouttherethatwebothadmitbeorecachingwewouldhaveriddenrightbyandnevertakenthetimetoexplore.ButwhatiyourenotabletohikeupamountainorpaddleakayakDontworrythereareplentyourbancachestobeoundjustaeweetromyourcarSomearecalledGRCguardrailcacheswhileothersareLPClamppostcaches.Cemeterycachesprovideascinatingadventuresasyouwanderaboutnotingthedatesnamesandstoriesontheheadstones.Puzzlecachesrequireyoutosolveapuzzleorriddleorperhapslocateotherinormationwhichinturnleadsyoutothenalcache.Earthcachesprovideasciencelessonanddonotrequireyoutondaphysicalcache.FortheseyoulocateanelementdescribedontheInternetcachepageandthensendanemailtothecacheowner.Aertheyconrmthatyouhaveoundtheproperrequirementsyouaregrantedthendandmaythenlogyourvisit.WetakelotsopictureseverytimewegooutandwetrytopostasmanyaswecanontheFacebookpageoagroupowhichweremembersandonourpersonalpageoramilyriendsandellowcacherstoenjoy.Teyusuallyincludeabuloussceneryreallycoolcachecontainerspeopleweareoutcachingwithandocourseourgeo-pupBelize.akinggrouppicturescanbeanadventureinitselastryingtogeteveryonetosettledownanddoaquicksmileisnottheeasiestthingtoaccomplish.Butbetteryetitsnicetostopandexaminewherewehavebeenandwhatwesaw.Tosephotoswillremindusogoodtimesoryearstocome.Tecachesarethegoalbutthebeautyandlocationarethereward.WeurgeyoustronglyGogiveitatryfAnothersuccessulfndjustoneoover800cacheshiddeninWesternMaine.PhotobyPaulChamberlain. 24Alleventssubjecttochangepleasecheckaheadtoverify.Allphonenumbersareareacode207.CalendarNovemberAlleventssubjecttochangepleasecheckaheadtoveriy.Allphonenumbersareareacode207.NovemberWeekendsThanksgivingtoChristmas.CountryChristmasinBethel.Horse-drawnwagonridesshoppingspecialsopenhouseslivingNativityChristmastreelightingcaroling-auncountryChristmasatmosphere.FMI824-2282www.bethelmaine.comTBATeamNight.CartersX-CSkiCenter420MainStreetRoute26Oxord.FMI539-4848www.cartersxcski.comTBAWaxClinic.CartersX-CSkiCenter420MainStreetRoute26Oxord.FMI539-4848www.cartersxcski.com1ReceptionwithGuestArtist.Gallery302Bridgton.FMI647-3472www.mainelakeschamber.com1-3USMSchooloMusicCARRIEtheMusicalTheMainePremiereCorthellConcertHallcomesalivewiththenewlyreworkedversionothisgrippingtalesetinpresent-dayMaine.CarrieWhiteisamistteen.Atschoolshesbulliedbythepopularcrowd.Athomeshesatthemercyoherlovingbutcruellyover-protectivemother.ButCarriesoondiscoversshehasaspecialpowerandipushedtooarshesnotaraidtouseit.Thiscultprom-queenmusicalistheperectrecipeoexcitingsubversiveandprovokingareorHalloweenweekend.TheresneverbeenamusicallikeherBasedonthenovelbyStephenKing.DirectedbyEdwardReichertMusicalDirectionbyKellieMoody.MusicbyMichaelGoreLyricsbyDeanPitchordBookbyLawrenceD.Cohen.8pmFridayNov.12pmand8pmSaturday2pmSunday.CorthellConcertHallGorhamCampus.SponsoredbySacoBiddeordSavingsInstitu-tion.Tickets15generalpublic10seniorsUSMemployeesandalumni5students.FMIticketswww.usm.maine.edumusicboxoceorcalltheUSMMusicBoxOce780-5555.FMIspecialaccommodations780-5142.TTY780-56462HouseConcertatNobleHouseInnBridgton.RobinOHerene630-830pm.FMI647-3733www.noblehousebb.comPhotobyKurtVail.2MoosePondHalMarathonand5K.SceniccountrylooparoundMoosePondintheshadowsoShawneePeak.ThecourseisrollingterrainonpavedroadsstartingandendingatShawneePeakSkiAreasBaseLodge.BenetsShwaneePeakAdaptiveSkiingProgram.FMI647-8444www.shawneepeak.com2TitcombMountainSkiSaleatMtBlueHighSchoolFarmington.FMI778-9031www.titcombmountain.com2-3CratsShow.InnatLongLakeNaples.FMI647-3472www.mainelakeschamber.com2-3EarlyBirdSale.LakesRegionBusinesses.FMI647-3472www.mainelakeschamber.com2-3HollyBerryFair.LakesRegionHighSchoolNaples.FMI647-3472www.mainelakeschamber.com32-mileTrailRunonPackardTrail.VirgilParrisForestSodomRoadBuckeld.9am.FMI739-2124www.wftmaine.org3SmedbergsCrystalSpringFarmsAnnualFallCountryFest.TherstweekendinNovemberisourannualFallCountryFest.Joinusorapigroastandreesamples.Route26Oxord.FMI743-6723www.smedbergarm.com6USMAREAGallery.Iran101Teach-inPanelDiscussion.RezaJalaliIranian-AmericaneducatorandcoordinatorotheUSMOceoMulticulturalStudentAairswillmod-erateapaneldiscussionontheinterrelationoIranianpoliticscultureandart.Thiseventisco-sponsoredbytheUSMOceoMulticulturalStudentAairs.ThePersianVisionsexhibitioncontinuesthroughDec.8attheArtGalleryontheGorhamcampusandAREAGalleryonthePortlandcampus.Freeandopentothepublic12130pm.FMIwww.usm.maine.edugallery7MaineCareerCenterJobFair.RumordAmericanLegionRumord.FMI778-42158-11VeteransDaySkiSale.CartersX-CSkiCenter420MainStreetRoute26Oxord.FMI539-4848www.cartersxcski.com9VeteransDayDinnerProgram.Washburn-NorlandsLivingHistoryCenter290NorlandsRoadLivermore.EnjoydinnerintheFarmersCottageollowedbyaspecialprogramintheLadiesParlorotheWashburnMansion.Reservationsarerequired.FMI897-4366www.norlands.org9WinterFair.ChurchotheGoodShepherdRangeley.930am-200pm.FMI864-5364www.rangeleymaine.com9AnnualHolidayCratFair.FairbanksSchool508FairbanksRoadFarmington.FairbanksSchoolNeighborhoodAssociationwillbehostingtheirannualholidaycratair.From900amto200pmoeringawideassortmentocratsandoodstochooserom.AllproceedswillbenettheFairbanksSchoolMaintenanceFund.FMIMary778-3267orCindy778-43499PublicSupper.LadiesFireAuxiliaryChurchotheGoodShepherdRangeley.5-7pm.FMI864-5364www.rangeleymaine.com9OxordHillsHoneyBeeClubWorkshop.Learnhowtomakeacialcreamlipbalmandotheritemsorhoneyandbeeswax.UMaineCooperativeExtension9OlsonRoadSouthParisat1pm.FMIJohnSeilonen743-500911VeteransDayCeremonies.BridgtonandSebago.FMI647-3472www.mainelakeschamber.com12JammiepaloozaFunDay.KidsFunDayBrowneldCommunityCenter.FMI647-3472www.mainelakeschamber.com13USM.KateCheneyChappell83CenterorBookArtsLec-tureMaryHoweandErinSweeney.RenownedbooksartistsMaryHoweandErinSweeneywillleadadiscussionabouttheirwork.Freeandopentothepublic.7pmUniversityEventsRoom7thfoorGlickmanFamilyLibraryPortlandCampus.FMIwww.usm.maine.edubookarts14USMArtGalleryLectureAnnaHelper.AnnaHelperisaMaineartistwhoisintriguedbythetransitionsostatesandtheconvergenceoopposites.Herrecentworkincludesplasticinfatablestructuresthatslowlydefateandserveasabasisorprintsanddrawings.Freeandopentothepublic.12pmBurnhamLoungeRobieAndrewsHallGorhamCampus.FMIwww.usm.maine.edugallery14USMSchooloMusicYouthEnsemblesFallInstrumentalConcert.ThisannualconcertisawonderulopportunityorPortlandsyoungmusicianstoshowcasetheirtalentinaproessionalvenue.ThisperormanceincludesPortlandYouthSymphonyOrchestraconductedbyRobertLehmannPortlandYouthWindEnsemblecon-ductedbyPeterMartinPortla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25Alleventssubjecttochangepleasecheckaheadtoverify.Allphonenumbersareareacode207.CalendarNovemberPhotocourtesyWesternFoothillsLandTrust.15USMSchooloMusicTheNewStandard.BackintheheydayojazzinnovativeartistssuchasDavisParkerandColtraneturnedtothemusicoGershwinPorterandArlenortheirinspiration.Theresultingstyleiswhatisnowknownasthejazzstandard.TodaymusicianssuchasBradMehldauChrisPotterandKurtRosenwinkeldrawinspirationromcontemporaneousrockandpopularmusic.BrentLaCasceUSMVocalJazzacultymemberandtheUSMFacultyJazzEnsemblewillpresenttheirversionoTheNewStandarddeconstructingandreimaginingthemusicoJohnLennonPaulMcCartneyJoniMitchellandRadioheadtonameaew.8pmFridayCorthellConcertHallGorhamCampus.Tickets15generalpublic10seniorsUSMemployeesandalumni5students.FMIticketswww.usm.maine.edumusicboxoceorBoxOce780-5555.FMIspecialaccommodations780-5142.TTY780-564615ArtsInstituteoWesternMaineConcertSteinwaysAncestor.TheaccomplishedandentertainingDavidHyun-suKimnalistinthe2011WesteldInternationalFortepianoCompetitionwillperormonaortepianoinalecture-recitalplayingmusicoMozartandBeethoven.DavidKimsconcertshavebeenpraisedasemotionallyexpansiveandidiomaticallyperect.UniversityoMaineatFarmingtonEmeryCommunityArtsCenter730pm.10UMFstudentsandunder18ree.FMI778-421515-17HolidayOpenHouseatTheCandlePlace.CometoTheCandlePlaceorourholidayopenhouse.ItsauniqueholidayexperienceyouwontwanttomissOpenFridayandSaturday9amto5pmSunday10amto5pm.Route26Oxord.FMI743-814915-23USMDepartmentoTheatreTheCrippleoInishmaanByMartinMcDonagh.DirectedbyWilliamPower.MartinMcDonaghscomicmasterpieceissetonthetinyislandoInishmaanothecoastoIreland.ThearrivaloaHol-lywoodlmcrewthreatenstoturntheiridylliclieupsidedownandCrippleBillywantstobeinthelmmorethananyoneionlytoescapethetediumosmall-townlie.Thisnot-to-be-misseddarkcomedyisromoneothetheatresmostoriginalIrishvoices.730pmNov.1522730pmNov.16235pmNov.172410amNov.195pmNov.20allseats5730pmNov.21.RussellHallGorhamCampus.Tickets15generalpublic11seniorsUSMemployeesandalumni8students.Ticketsgoonsaleonemonthpriortoopeningnight.SeasonFlexPassesareavailableatanytime.Just45orsixticketstobeusedinanycombinationlimittwoorthemusical.FMIticketswww.usm.maine.edutheatreandselectPurchaseTicketsor780-5151.TTY780-564616RangeleyLakesSnowmobileClubMeetingThanksgiv-ingDinnerChurchotheGoodShepherdRangeley.5pm.FMI864-5364www.rangeleymaine.com16ArooskisNordic-XFallCampAdultNordicTrainingCampatTitcombMountainFarmington.FMI778-9031www.titcombmountain.com16AnnualHolidayDecorationandOrnamentSale.Fair-banksSchoolNeighborhoodAssociationwillbehostingtheirannualholidaydecorationandornamentsale.From900amto200pmoeringnewandgentlyusedChristmasitemsromornamentslinenstreesregiteditemsandsomuchmore.SomeThanksgivingdecora-tionsarealsoavailable.Donationsarealsoacceptedbycalling778-3808or778-4349.FairbanksSchool508FairbanksRoadFarmington.FMI778-421516RoastPorkSupper.BytheAmericanLegionatMasonicHallonRichardsonStreetRangeley.5pm.FMI864-5364www.rangeleymaine.com16USMSchooloMusicUnnishedMasterpiecesSchubertsUnnishedSymphonyandMozartsRequiemHighSchoolChoralInvitational.TheSouthernMaineSymphonyOrchestraconductedbyRobertLehmanUSMassociateproessoranddirectoroStringStudiesandOrchestralActivitiesandtheUniversityChoraleconductedbyRobertRussellUSMproessoroMusicwillhostamagnicentconcerteaturingseveralareahighschoolchorusgroups.PerormingwiththeUniversityChoralewillbehighschoolstudentsromtheollowingtownsGorhamWestbrookSouthPortlandScarboroughFreeportandNewcastlesLincolnAcademy.ThisperormanceissponsoredbyMacpageLLCandMur-rayPlumbMurray.8pmMerrillAuditoriumPortland.1510suggesteddonationatthedooropenseating.FMIwww.usm.maine.edumusic17SunsetMoonriseHike.Catchthesunsetat415pmandullmoonriseat429.Conditionspermitting.BaldPateMountainRt107Bridgton.FMI647-3472www.mainelakeschamber.com175kNordicWalk.RobertsFarmPreserveNorway.Wehavepolesorbringyourown.9am.FMI739-2124www.wftmaine.org21USMSchooloMusicJazzEnsemble.TheUSMJazzEnsembleisastudentgroupthatepitomizesbigbandsoundworkingunderthedirectionoChristopherOberholtzerUSMproessoroMusicanddirectoroJazzStudies.Theensemblewillperormtraditionalswingmusicaswellasinnovativecompositionsandarrange-ments.730pmCorthellConcertHallGorhamCampus.Tickets8generaladmission5studentsseniorsUSMemployeesandalumni.FMIticketswww.usm.maine.edumusicboxoceorBoxOce780-5555.FMIspecialaccommodations780-5142.TTY780-564621RangeleyRegionGuidesandSportsmensAssociationMonthlyMeeting.PotluckdinnerpublicinvitedOquos-socclubhouse530pm.FMI864-5364www.rangeleymaine.com22LoonEchoPreservesSlideShow.NarrateddigitaltouroLoonEchopreserves.CometakealookatwhatyouhavehelpedpreserveinthenorthnSebagoLakeregion.LoonEchoOce8DepotStreetBridgton.FMI647-3472www.mainelakeschamber.com22USMSchooloMusicVocalJazzEnsembles.TheUSMVocalJazzEnsembleisachamber-sizedgroupostudentswhoworkunderthedirectionoBrentLaCasceUSMacultymemberinVocalJazz.Theensemblewillperormintricatearrangementsojazzstandardsaswellaspieceswrittenspecicallyorvocaljazzensem-bles.Pertheensemblescustomtheperormancewillincludeimprovisedvo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26Alleventssubjecttochangepleasecheckaheadtoverify.Allphonenumbersareareacode207.CalendarDecemberPhotobyRobMartin.DecemberAlloDecemberChristmasintheValley.Amonth-longcelebrationintheRiverValleyRumordarea.ParadeonDec.6crataironDec.7merchantsspecialsallmonth.FMI364-3241www.rivervalleychamber.com1WesternMaineArtGroupHolidaySaleandSilentAuction.Artjewelryceramicsandmoreonsale.Therewillalsobearafeandlightrereshmentswillbeservedorthisspecialholidaysale.5to7pmattheMainStreetGallery426MainStreetNorway.FMIwww.westernmaineartgroup.org1ChristmasTreeLighting.Stowe.FMI647-3472www.mainelakeschamber.com1NordicWalkatWittSwampPreserve.Trailheadparking1milenorthoMainSt.onPleasantStreetinNorway.1milewoodedtrailinmatureorest.Wehavepolesorbringyourown.9am.FMI739-2124www.wftmaine.org3JoyousSoundsoraFestiveSeason.TheUSMChamberSingerstheuniversityspremiereacapellaensemblewillperormtheirspiritedannualtraditionconductedbyRobertRussellUSMproessoromusic.TheconcertissponsoredbyNorwaySavingsBank.12suggesteddonationatthedooropenseating.730pm.Williston-ImmanuelUnitedChurchPortland.FMIwww.usm.maine.edumusic5-7ChristmasinHarrison.Treelighting126paradeon7thwithreehordrawnwagonrides.Holidaycratairsandopenhouses.FMI647-3472www.mainelakeschamber.com6TitcombMountainAuction.CalzolaioPastaCompanyWilton.600pm.FMI778-9031www.titcombmountain.com613thAnnualAlcoholismandDrugAddictionConerence.Joineducatorsparentsemployersnursessubstanceabusecounselorslawenorcementclergysocialserviceworkerspeopleinrecoveryamilymembersandriendsaectedbydrinkinganddruggingandotherswantingtoknowmoreaboutalcoholanddrugaddictionsatadaylongeventwithexhibitsspeakersandreeliterature.FirstCongregationalChurch17EastMainStreetSouthParisrom9amto4pm.FMIChrisDavisHealthyOxordHills739-6222orchrishealthyoxordhills.org6Comecelebratelocalartistsatthe1stFridayArtWalkonMainStreetinKingeld.Variouslocations.FMIwww.eustismaine.com6ReceptionwithGuestArtist.Gallery302Bridgton.FMI647-3472www.mainelakeschamber.com6ArtsInstituteoWesternMaineConcertFamilyConcert.KentAllynjoinsSusieBurkeandDavidSuretteinaam-ilyeventtocelebrateFarmingtonsavoriteday.WearyourearmusHelpusgetChesterGreenwoodDayotoaantasticstart7pm.Adults5kidsree.UniversityoMaineatFarmingtonEmeryCommunityArtsCenter.FMI778-42156USMSchooloMusic23rdAnnualScholarshipGala.LaStagionedellaLuceVenezianaAVenetianSeasonoLight.AbromsonCommunityEducationCenterUSMPortlandcampus.AglitteringreturntothewarmthotheholidayseasonEnjoyaneleganteveninginsupportoscholarshipsorUSMSchooloMusicstudents.AVenetianSeasonoLightincludeshorsdoeuvresaes-tiveholidaybanquettablesideserenadingachampagnetoastdessertandcoee.ThegalawillalsoeaturealiveauctionsilentauctionrafeandcenterpiececoncertwithperormancesromtheSchooloMusicsacclaimedensembles.ThegalaissponsoredbyPortlandVolvoandPortlandSaab.530-10pmReservationsrequired.90perperson.Cashbar.FMIabouttickets780-5003oremailbrackettusm.maine.edu.FMIaboutthegalawww.usmmusicgala.org7FestivaloLights.FollowedbySantaatBridgtonCommunityCenter.FMI647-3472www.mainelakeschamber.com7ChesterGeenwoodDay.DowntownFarmington.ParadegingerbreadhousecontestchilicookohorsedrawnwagonrideschildrenseventsandmuchmoreFMI778-4215www.ranklincountymaine.org7BreakastwithSantaWilhelmReichMuseumRangeley.8-11am.FMI864-5364www.rangeleymaine.com7BillyChenardPreseason3KTrailRace.1000am.BlackMountainoMaine.FMI364-8977www.skiblack-mountain.comwww.chisholmskiclub.org7HouseConcertatNobleHouseInnBridgton.CareyMurdock.630-830pm.FMI647-3733www.noblehousebb.com7SpiritotheSeasonLightParade.ParadelinesupatMemcoparkinglotonRoute4inJayat5pmparadebeginsat6pm.FMI897-6755www.jay-livermore-l.org7ChristmasattheMasonHouse.Bethel.Enjoymusicandrereshmentsinthe1813MasonHouseperiodroomsdecoratedintraditionalmid-nineteenthcenturystyleandilluminatedbycandles330-600pm.FMI824.2908800.824.2910.www.bethelhistorical.org7WesternMaineCashMob.Afashmobwithabuylocalcommunityorientedtwist.EveryonewillgointoonesmalllocalbusinessandspendtheirmoneyenmassetogivethebusinessowneralittlebitoeconomicstimulusAteraparticularbusinessismobbedtheparticipantsgotoalocalrestauranttocelebrate.Participantsareaskedtobring20tospendatthechosenbusinessandasponsorwillundtheater-partyatthelocalrestaurant.Tondoutthemeetingtimeandlocationvisitwww.westernmainecashmob.com7-8FrostFarmGalleryAnnualHolidayOpenHouse.CelebratethejoysotheChristmasseasoninourhistoric1797cape.HolidaycheerandgreatdiscountsonseasonaldecorgitsvintageprintsandmoreOrderyourcustomramingorChristmasdelivery.Freelightrereshments.SaturdayandSunday9am.until6pm.272PikesHillNorway.FMI743-8041www.FrostFarmGallery.com814thAnnualSantaSundayatSundayRiver.DressinullSantacostume-skiorrideorree.Mustpre-register.BenetsRotarysChristmasorChildren.FMI824-3000www.sundayriver.com85kNordicWalkatRobertsFarmPreserveNorway.Wehavepolesorbringyourown.9am.FMI739-2124www.wftmaine.org8ChristmasatNorlands.EnjoythedecoratedWashburnMansionschoolhouseandarmerscottageattheWashburn-NorlandsLivingHistoryCenter290NorlandsRoadLivermore.Therewillbemusiccarolinghayridesandmorerom11amto4pm..Openhouseandday-timeholidayprogram.ChristmasSupperbyreservation.FMI897-4366www.norlands.org12USMSchooloMusicYouthEnsemblesVocalConcert.ThisannualconcertbringstogethertheSouthernMaineYouthChoraleconductedbyShannonChaseandtheSouthernMaineChildrensChoirconductedbyPaulMcGovern.Thechoraleiscomprisedosingersingrades7-12andthechoiriscomprisedosingersingrades4andup.ThegroupsrehearseattheUSMSchooloMusicthroughouttheallandpresentanalconcerttoshowcasetheirtalentandmusicianship.CorthellConcertHallGorhamCampus7pm.TheconcertissponsoredbyMacys.Tickets8generaladmission5studentsseniorsUSMemployeesandalumni.FMIticketswww.usm.maine.edumusicboxoceorcalltheUSMMusicBoxOceat780-5555.FMIspecialaccommodations780-5142.TTY780-5646.FMIauditioningorthechoraleandchoirwww.usm.maine.edumusicusm-youth-ensembles-012RangeleyGuidesandSportsmensAssociationMonthlyMeet-ingandChristmasPartyOquossocClubhouseOquossoc.530pm.FMI864-5364www.rangeleymaine.com13DennyBreau.FridayNightLiveattheLooseBootsLoungeMtAbraminLockeMills.FMI875-5000www.mtabram.com13RangeleyCommunityChorusChristmasConcertChurchotheGoodShepherd7pm.FMI864-5364www.rangeleymaine.com13-15MountainHollyDays.AlldayvariouslocationsRange-ley.ShoplocalormanyChristmasspecials.FMI864-5364www.rangeleymaine.com14OxordHillsHoneyBeeClubWorkshop.WerecelebratingtheholidaysandKenandWallywillgiveademonstrationonmakinghoneymeadwhichisawine.UMaineCooperativeExtension9OlsonRoadSouthParis1pm.FMIJohnSeilonen743-500914ParadeoTrees.Rangeley.5pm.FMI864-5364www.rangeleymaine.com14TitcombMountainTentativeOpeningDay.Farmington.900am.FMI778-9031www.titcombmountain.com14SnowmobileUphillRace.300pm.BlackMountainoMaine.FMI364-8977www.skiblackmountain.comwww.chisholmskiclub.org152mileNordicWalk.PackardTrailTrailhead1.2milessoutho117onSodomRoadBuckeld.9am.Wehavepolesorbringyourown.FMI739-2124www.wftmaine.org15WalktoBethlehemPageant.Beginsat530pmconcludeswithajoyulcommunityprogaramattheChurchotheGoodShepherdRangeleyat630p.m.FMI864-5364www.rangeleymaine.com19RangeleyRegionGuidesandSportsmensAssociationMonthlyMeeting.PotluckdinnerpublicinvitedOquos-socclubhouse530pm.FMI864-5364www.rangeleymaine.com20DanMerrill.FridayNightLiveattheLooseBootsLoungeMtAbraminLockeMills.FMI875-5000www.mtabram.com 27Alleventssubjecttochangepleasecheckaheadtoverify.Allphonenumbersareareacode207.CalendarDecemberJanuary21OpeningDay.BlackMountainoMaine.FMI364-8977www.skiblackmountain.comwww.chisholmskiclub.org21SaddlebackOpeningDay.830am.FMI864-5671www.saddlebackmaine.com225kNordicWalkShepardsFarmPreserve.Trailhead12milenortho117onCrockettRidgeRoadNorway.Wehavepolesorbringyourown.9am.FMI739-2124www.wftmaine.org23HouseConcertatNobleHouseInnBridgton.HeatherPierson.MusicromACharlieBrownChristmasSpecial.7-9pm.FMI647-3733www.noblehousebb.com27MSHSSprints.1000am.BlackMountainoMaine.FMI364-8977www.skiblackmountain.comwww.chisholmskiclub.org27USMSchooloMusicComposersShowcaseConcert.TheUSMComposersEnsembleisagroupomorethan30studentswhoworkcollaborativelytodebutandrehearsepiecesthateachstudentindividuallycomposesunderthedirectionoDanSonenbergUSMassociateproessoroMusicandresidentcomposer.Eachsemesterculmi-nateswithanalShowcaseConcertwhicheaturestheensembleperormingwhollyoriginalwork.CorthellConcertHallGorhamCampus.8pmreeandopentothepublic.FMIwww.usm.maine.edumusic27CarlVee.FridayNightLiveattheLooseBootsLoungeMtAbraminLockeMills.FMI875-5000www.mtabram.com28WinterHike.BaldPeakTrailtoBigBaldPeakBridgton.MeetattheBaldPeaktrailhead.FMI647-3472www.mainelakeschamber.com28WarmingHutOpeningorNordicSeason.RobertsFarmPreserve.64RobertsRoadNorway.Skisandsnowshoesavailableoruse.10am-4pm.FMI739-2124www.wftmaine.org28WinterWonderland.OpeningWeekendatHarvestHillFarms.Severalactivitieswillbeavailableincludingsled-dingdownthebighill.Thisopeningisweatherpermitting.HarvestHillFarms125PigeonHillRoadRoute26MechanicFalls.FMI998-5485www.harvesthillarms.com293x1kor3x2kAir-RifeBiathlon.RobertsFarmPreserve64RobertsRoadNorway.9-1030ampractice11amrace.FMI739-2124www.wftmaine.org31NewYearsEveFireworksatSaddlebackMountain.TimeTBA.FMI864-5671www.saddlebackmaine.comJanuaryThroughApr.BlackDiamondFamilyEntertainmentSerieseaturesartistsandperormerspresentingcomedyshowsmagicmusicandmore.GrandSummitHotelatSundayRiverSkiResort.FMI800.543.2SKIwww.sundayriver.com129thAnnualCartersLastStand.ComecelebratetheNewYearbyskiingorsnowshoeingwithusatourBethellocation.PotluckandBBQlunchtoollow.CartersX-CSkiCenter786IntervaleRoadBethel.FMI539-4848www.cartersxcski.com2HighSchoolFreestyle.315pm.BlackMountainoMaine.FMI364-8977www.skiblackmountain.comwww.chisholmskiclub.org3Comecelebratelocalartistsatthe1stFridayArtWalkonMainStreetinKingeld.Variouslocations.FMIwww.eustismaine.com3FirstFridayReception.MainStreetGallery.5-7pm.426MainStreetNorway.FMIwww.westernmaineartgroup.org3TBA.FridayNightLiveattheLooseBootsLoungeMtAbraminLockeMills.FMI875-5000www.mtabram.com3HighSchoolGiantSlalom.400pm.BlackMountainoMaine.FMI364-8977www.skiblackmountain.comwww.chisholmskiclub.org5RedCrossBloodDriveatShawneePeak.CometoShawneePeaksblooddriverom10am-4pmgiveapintobloodandyoullgetamidweekMon-Frilitticketvalidthroughtheendo2014skiseason.FMI647-8444www.shawneepeak.com5-6USASARace.ThebestsnowboardersinNewEnglandcompeteonBorisintheUSASAseries.MtAbraminLockeMills.FMI875-5000www.mtabram.com8MiddleSchoolGiantSlalom.400pm.BlackMountainoMaine.FMI364-8977www.skiblackmountain.comwww.chisholmskiclub.org10JonathanSarty.FridayNightLiveattheLooseBootsLoungeMtAbraminLockeMills.FMI875-5000www.mtabram.com10DiscovertheAppalachianTrailwiththruhikerChristiDevaHolmessharingheradventuresandphotosromhersolohike.RangeleyPublicLibrary.6pm.FMI864-5364www.rangeleymaine.com10HighSchoolSlalom.400pm.BlackMountainoMaine.FMI364-8977www.skiblackmountain.comwww.chisholmskiclub.org11NationalWinterTrailsDay.Freerentalsandtrailpassorcancersurvivorsandcaregivers.Allbeginnerskiersreceiveareetrailpassandrentalsat1pm.CartersX-CSkiCenters786IntervaleRoadBethel420MainStreetRoute26Oxord.FMI539-4848www.cartersxcski.com11Jr.SassiMemorialClassical.200pm.BlackMountainoMaine.FMI364-8977www.skiblackmountain.comwww.chisholmskiclub.org14RhapsodyinBlueDanceArtMusic.DancebyDebiIronsArtbyNikkiMillonziMusicbyJamesMcLaughlinToddBrunel.GouldAcademy.MahoosucArtsCouncilPerormingArtsSeries.Doorsopenat630pmcurtainat7pm.Tickets15reeorstudents.FMI890-6386www.mahoosucarts.org15HighSchoolNordic.315pm.BlackMountainoMaine.FMI364-8977www.skiblackmountain.comwww.chisholmskiclub.org16SkitheEastDay.GuestswearingSkiTheEastclothingskireeatMtAbramater1pm.GiveawaysandSTEpartyinLooseBootsLoungetoollowskiing.MtAbraminLockeMills.FMI875-5000www.mtabram.com16RangeleyRegionGuidesandSportsmensAssociationMonthlyMeeting.PotluckdinnerpublicinvitedOquos-socclubhouse530pm.FMI864-5364www.rangeleymaine.com17PokeChopandOtherWhiteMeat.FridayNightLiveattheLooseBootsLoungeMtAbraminLockeMills.FMI875-5000www.mtabram.com17SaddlebackMaineFridayNightLightsRailJam.FMI864-5671www.saddlebackmaine.com18FamilyFunDaySaddlebackMaine.FMI864-5671www.saddlebackmaine.com18-19EasternCup.1000am.BlackMountainoMaine.FMI364-8977www.skiblackmountain.comwww.chisholmskiclub.org20LeavittInternationalRace.HighschoolracerscompeteonBoris.MtAbraminLockeMills.FMI875-5000www.mtabram.com23ChiliChowderCook-osponsoredbytheRangeleyLa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28Alleventssubjecttochangepleasecheckaheadtoverify.Allphonenumbersareareacode207.CalendarFebruaryPhotocourtesyShawneePeak.FebruaryThroughApr.BlackDiamondFamilyEntertainmentSerieseaturesartistsandperormerspresentingcomedyshowsmagicmusicandmore.GrandSummitHotelatSundayRiverSkiResort.FMI800.543.2SKIwww.sundayriver.com125thAnnualMountainDewVerticalChallenge.Thelarg-estamilyskiracingseriesinAmericaThereisnothinglikeadayontheslopeswiththeDewCrewFMI647-8444www.shawneepeak.com1WinterFlyInatBaldMountainCampsMooselookme-gunticLakeOquossoc.FMI864-5364www.rangeleymaine.com1-2MaineTelemarkFestival.FreeyourheelreeyourmindastelemarkskiersromalloverNewEnglandrejoiceClinicslessonsgiveawaysandlivemusicalldayallmakeuptheMaineTelemarkFestival.MtAbraminLockeMills.FMI875-5000www.mtabram.com1-2WhiteGrassFestival.TheonlybluegrassestivalonsnowinMaineisbackoranotheryearJoinusaswehavesomeothefnestbluegrassinNewEnglandMtAbraminLockeMills.FMI875-5000www.mtabram.com2WoodenSkiDay.Freetrailpassorolksonwoodenskis.CartersX-CSkiCenters786IntervaleRoadBethel420MainStreetRoute26Oxord.FMI539-4848www.cartersxcski.com2SaddlebackMaineUSASASlopeStyle.TimeTBA.FMI864-5671www.saddlebackmaine.com4MemoirWritingWorkshopsbyretiredUMFproessorElizabethCookeRangeleyPublicLibrary.6pm.FMI864-5364www.rangeleymaine.com5KVACMVCNordicChampionshipsDay1.BlackMoun-tain.200girls300boys5KFreestyle.FMI364-8977www.skiblackmountain.comwww.chisholmskiclub.org7KristerRollinsandFriends.FridayNightLiveattheLooseBootsLoungeMtAbraminLockeMills.FMI875-5000www.mtabram.com7FirstFridayReception.MainStreetGallery.5-7pm.426MainStreetNorway.FMIwww.westernmaineartgroup.org7HighSchoolSlalomSeriesFinale.400pm.BlackMountainoMaine.FMI364-8977www.skiblackmountain.comwww.chisholmskiclub.org7Comecelebratelocalartistsatthe1stFridayArtWalkonMainStreetinKingfeld.Variouslocations.FMIwww.eustismaine.com8On-SnowDemo.CartersX-CSkiCenter786IntervaleRoadBethel.FMI539-4848www.cartersxcski.com8RangeleyWorldRecordSnowmobileRide.Allday.PleasejoinusortheWorldRecordBreakingRideKicksoinrontoBaldMountainCampsOquossocat11amwithaBBQluncheonandkiddiesnowmobilerides.TallTalesTavernandBaldMountainCampswillbeservingtheoodanddrinks.Grouppictureswillbetakenline-upsandtheridewillstartaround115.Helicopteraerialpictureswillbetaken.Wewillride30milesandfnishatBaldMountainCampswhereabandwillbeplayingontheiceandfreworkswillcommencerightatersunset.Updatesoncelebrityappearancesandeventswillbepostedonwww.rangeleyrocks.comAllproceedsbeneftTheCysticFibrosisFoundationoNorthernNewEnglandFMI864-5364www.rangeleymaine.com8RoyalRiverRodGunClubIceFishingDerby.SabbathdayLakeinNewGloucester.8SecondannualSpruceMountainSled-In.11amto3pmontheLivermoreFallsRecreationFields.ComeandrideyoursnowmobilerighttotheestivitiesTheeventwillincludekidslidingsnowmobilesleighridessnowsculpturesantiquesnowmobileinmotioniceskatinglocalbusinessvendorsothereventsTBAandlotsandlotsohotcoeeandood.FMI897-67528SaddlebackSkiPatrolSpaghettiDinnerSaddlebackMaine.TimeTBA.FMI864-5671www.saddlebackmaine.com8KVACMVCNordicChampionshipsDay2.TitcombMountainFarmington.1000girls1200boys5KClassicalpursuit.FMI778-9031www.titcombmountain.com8SaddlebackMountainChallengeRandonee.TimeTBA.FMI864-5671www.saddlebackmaine.com8JohnRoderickMarathon.1000am.BlackMountainoMaine.FMI364-8977www.skiblackmountain.comwww.chisholmskiclub.org9BackCountryClinic.Joinusorabackcountrycliniconeitherskisorsnowshoes.CartersX-CSkiCenter786IntervaleRoadBethel.FMI539-4848www.cartersxcski.com9WinterKidsandFamilyDay.WinterKidsPassportHold-ersskiorrideoree.Familyupto4litticketsare20each.MtAbraminLockeMills.FMI875-5000www.mtabram.com11MemoirWritingWorkshopsbyretiredUMFproessorElizabethCookeRangeleyPublicLibrary.6pm.FMI864-5364www.rangeleymaine.com12KVACMVCAlpineChampionshipsDay1.BlackMoun-tain.930am.FMI364-8977www.skiblackmountain.comwww.chisholmskiclub.org14ValentinesDaySkiDate.Freechocolateorloversoski-ing.CartersX-CSkiCenters786IntervaleRoadBethel420MainStreetRoute26Oxord.FMI539-4848www.cartersxcski.com14Valentines2or1eventatTitcombMountainFarmington.400pm.FMI778-9031www.titcombmountain.com14BradHooper.FridayNightLiveattheLooseBootsLoungeMtAbraminLockeMills.FMI875-5000www.mtabram.com14SnowmobileUphillRace.600pm.BlackMountainoMaine.FMI364-8977www.skiblackmountain.comwww.chisholmskiclub.org15HouseConcertatNobleHouseInnBridgton.BirdsongatMorning.7-9pm.FMI647-3733www.noblehousebb.com15SpaghettiSupper.ChurchotheGoodShepherdRangeley.5-7pm.FMI864-5364www.rangeleymaine.com15WesternMaineFishGameClubIceFishingDerbyandLearntoFishEvent.LongLakeinHarrison.Includesaamilylearntofshevent.15KVACMVCAlpineChampionshipsDay2.TitcombMountainFarmington.930am.FMI778-9031www.titcombmountain.com15FullMoonHike.Thisisamustattendeventthatcontinuestogroweachseason.MtAbramwilltransportyourskisandboardssoyoucanenjoythehiketothetop.Onceatthetopyoucanenjoythecompanyootherlike-mindedMtAbramansandthenskiridedowntotheLooseBootsLoungeorlivemusicgreatoodanddrinks.HikersshouldmeetoutsidetheMainLodgeat5pm.MtAbraminLockeMills.FMI875-5000www.mtabram.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29Alleventssubjecttochangepleasecheckaheadtoverify.Allphonenumbersareareacode207.CalendarFebruaryMay23SkiDcukVisitsMtAbram.SkiDuckvisitsMtAbramoradayoskiing.MtAbraminLockeMills.FMI875-5000www.mtabram.com23DartmouthCupRaceorclubmembers12yrsoldandunder.100pm.TitcombMountainFarmington.FMI778-9031www.titcombmountain.com25BoniontesBoysChoirotheCzechRepublic.TelstarRegionalAuditoriumBethel.MahoosucArtsCouncilPerormingArtsSeries.Doorsopenat630pmcurtainat7pm.Tickets15reeorstudents.FMI890-6386www.mahoosucarts.org28TBA.FridayNightLiveattheLooseBootsLoungeMtAbraminLockeMills.FMI875-5000www.mtabram.com28-Mar1MPAClassBChampionships.TheStatesbesthighschoolskierscompeteintheMainePrincipalAssociationsChampionship.MtAbraminLockeMills.FMI875-5000www.mtabram.comMarchThroughApr.BlackDiamondFamilyEntertainmentSerieseaturesartistsandperormerspresentingcomedyshowsmagicmusicandmore.GrandSummitHotelatSundayRiverSkiResort.FMI800.543.2SKIwww.sundayriver.com117thAnnualTDBankRangeleyLakesLoppet.25kand50kFreeStyle25KClassicand25KTouringDivision.Rereshmentstationsevery8KalongthecourseoercookieswaterandHammerHeedtohelpyoualongtheway.TheRangeleyLakesLoppetispartotheNewEnglandNordicSkiAssocMarathonSeries.BringtheamilyoraweekendowinterunRangeleyLakesTrailsCenter524SaddlebackMountainRoadRangeley.FMI864-4309www.xcskirangeley.com1-2WinterestatBlackMountain.Livemusicsleighridesracesandgreatamilyun39GloverRoadRumord.FMI364-8977364-3241www.rivervalleychamber.com1-2KezarLakeIceFishingDerbyandLearntoFishEvent.KezarLakeinLovell.229thAnnualMr.MachineEvent.CartersX-CSkiCenter786IntervaleRoadBethel.FMI539-4848www.cartersxcski.com2hearMEnow12thAnnualBreaktheSoundBarrierSkiRaceatShawneePeak.Helpingchildrenandadultswithhearinglosslearntolistenandspeak.FMI647-8444www.shawneepeak.com7BoldRiley.FridayNightLiveattheLooseBootsLoungeMtAbraminLockeMills.FMI875-5000www.mtabram.com7Comecelebratelocalartistsatthe1stFridayArtWalkonMainStreetinKingeld.Variouslocations.FMIwww.eustismaine.com8DownhillDummyCompetition.TitcombMountainFarming-ton.100pm.FMI778-9031www.titcombmountain.com8WinterConcertICESTOCKBaldMountainCampsMooselookmegunticLakeOquossoc.TimeTBA.FMI864-5364www.rangeleymaine.com8-9WinterKids24-HourDownhillDerby.Epicskiing.Epicun.EpicpartyWhatdoyougetwhenyoucombine24hoursoskiingnonstopentertainmentandloadsogoodkharmaorWinterKidsTheDownhillDerbyocourseMtAbraminLockeMills.FMI875-5000www.mtabram.com9RedCrossBloodDriveatShawneePeak.CometoShawneePeaksblooddriverom10am-4pmgiveapintobloodandyoullgetamidweekMon-Frilitticketvalidthroughtheendo2014skiseason.FMI647-8444www.shawneepeak.com14TBA.FridayNightLiveattheLooseBootsLoungeMtAbraminLockeMills.FMI875-5000www.mtabram.com14FinalTownLeagueParty.ThenaltownleagueraceandblowoutpartywithLiveMusicandAwards.MtAbraminLockeMills.FMI875-5000www.mtabram.com14SaddlebackMaineFridayNightLightsRailJam.TimeTBA.FMI864-5671www.saddlebackmaine.com15FullMoonHike.Thisisamustattendeventthatcontin-uestogroweachseason.MtAbramwilltransportyourskisandboardssoyoucanenjoythehiketothetop.Atersometimeonthesummitstraponyourskisorboardandslidedownundertheullmoon.HikersshouldmeetoutsidetheMainLodgeat5pm.MtAbraminLockeMills.FMI875-5000www.mtabram.com15St.PatricksFamilyFunDaySaddlebackMaine.TimeTBA.FMI864-5671www.saddlebackmaine.com20RangeleyRegionGuidesandSportsmensAssociationMonthlyMeeting.PotluckdinnerpublicinvitedOquos-socclubhouse530pm.FMI864-5364www.rangeleymaine.com20ArtsyBusinessAterHourswiththeBethelChamber.BinghamAuditoriumGouldAcademy.MahoosucArtsCouncilPerormingArtsSeries.Doorsopenat630pmcurtainat7pm.Tickets15reeorstudents.FMI890-6386www.mahoosucarts.org21CarlVee.FridayNightLiveattheLooseBootsLoungeMtAbraminLockeMills.FMI875-5000www.mtabram.com22WesternMaineFlyFishingExpo.Fishingguidescampsretailvendorsshingvideosfytyingcompetitionsoutdoorauthorsandartistsprizedrawingseveryhour.930amto4pmatTheBethelInnConerenceCenter.FMI824-3694www.upperandro.comshupperandro.com2210thAnnualCardboardBoxRaceSaddlebackMaine.1pm.FMI864-5671www.saddlebackmaine.com2229thAnnualMaineAdaptiveSportsRecreationSki-A-ThonatSundayRiverSkiResort.Raiseundstosupportreeprogramsoradaptiveskiersandriders.Participateinaunraceanobstaclecourseandothergreatactivi-ties.FMI824.2440www.skimhs.org22RangeleyLakesSnowmobileClubSteakLobsterDin-nerMeetingChurchotheGoodShepherdRangeley.530pm.FMI864-5364www.rangeleymaine.com23MapleSugaringinthe19thCentury.WashburnNorlandsLivingHistoryCenter290NorlandsRd.Livermore.930am-3pm.Collectsapandthenwatchanhistoricsapboilingdemonstration.Enjoyapancakebreakastinthearmerscottage.FMIwww.norlands.org897-436623WinterKidsandFamilyDay.WinterKidsPassportHold-ersskiorrideoree.Familyupto4litticketsare20each.MtAbraminLockeMills.FMI875-5000www.mtabram.com28TBA.FridayNightLiveattheLooseBootsLoungeMtAbraminLockeMills.FMI875-5000www.mtabram.com28-29The6thAnnualDumontCup.BethelnativeSimonDumontbrokethequarterpipeWorldRecordin2008andthencamebacktointroducetherst-everDumontCupin2009.Thisyearthe5thannualDumontCupisgoingevenbiggerwithprosromaroundtheworldthrowingdownal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WebbLakeRangeleyLakeMt.BlueStateParkUpperRichardsonLakeLowerRichardsonLakeAziscohosLakeEustisStrattonCarrabassettValleyRangeleyKingfieldPhillipsMadridByronTempleRoxburyFarmingtonUptonAvonStrongNewVineyardIndustryNewHampshireCanadaCoburnGoreOquossoc16271614227234274172714843142161454www.WestCoastMaine.comArtsEntertainmentAdventureandMoreinWesternMaine 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32ArtsEntertainmentAdventureandMoreinWesternMaineColdClimateComfortFoodsClassicChef-InspiredFavoritesByJamesBellAdelynConnollyImnotgoingtoliewinterisnotmyavoriteseason.ItscoldandImawimpaboutit.IstartshiveringattheendoAugustandusuallydontstopuntilmid-June.Itssointensesometimesiteelslikeallomylimbsaretryingtoretractintomybodylikevacuumcordstokeepromallingo.Andwinterismessyroadsrunnynoseswetbootsandwoodstoves.Andyetmyleastavoriteseasonremainsmyavoritetimeoyear.Inwintertheresstillness.Westayinsidewithoutremorseplanortheholidaysandeat.Boydoweeat.Weeatincelebrationorcomortortradition.WhenIthinkowinterIthinkoheartysteamingwrap-your-insides-in-warmthkindomealsorget-about-the-rigid-rostkindomeals.Myoodismyrespiteduringthedarkestmonthsandherearethreereasonstoadorethistimeoyeardespitetheicyweatheritsassociatedwith.BraisedShortRibsTerearetworeasonswelovethisrecipesomuch.Jamielovesallotheroastedvegetables.Ilovekeepingthekitchenwarmandaromaticorhoursuponhoursasthebeeslowlybraises.alkabouttenderMethodLayshortribsinasinglelayerinaroastingpan.Generouslysprinklewithkoshersaltonbothsides.Addthefourtotheroastingpanandcoatthemeatthoroughlyonallsides.Inalargesautpanheat3tablespoonsvegetableoilonmedium-highheatortwominutes.Oncetheoilishotcareullyaddtheshortribstothepanandbrownor4minutesoneachside.Whilethebeeisbrowningcutyouronionsceleryandcarrotintoamediumdiceandsetaside.Peeltheclovesogarlicandaddthemwholetoyourvegetables.Oncethebeeisbrownedremoveitromthesautpanandreserveitintheroastingpanuntilneeded.Addthevegetablestothesautpanandcookuntilbrownandcaramelizednotburned.Besuretostirortossoccasionallytoavoidunevencooking.Pourintheredwineandreduceortwominutes.Nowitstimetoaddtherestotheingredientsthymebayleapeppercornstomatopasteandbeestock.Whisktheliquidgentlytoinusethetomatopasteintothebroth.Pourbrothandvegetablesoverthebeeintheroastingpanandcovertightlywithaluminumoil.Bakeinapreheatedovenat300degrees.Cookor3hoursoruntiltender.Whennishedremovetheshortribsromtheroastingpanandstraintheliquidthroughanemeshedsieveintoamediumsaucepot.Reduceonmediumheatbyabouthal.Notethemoreyoureducethesaltieritwillget.Usethesaucesparinglyoverthebeewhenserved.CornChowderIngredients2-3BonelessshortribsorLondonbroilcupfour1largeyellowonion3stalksocelery1mediumcarrot3clovesogarlic6sprigsreshthyme1baylea1tspblackpeppercorns4oz.redwine1qt.beestock2oz.tomatopaste2TbspvegetableoilKoshersalt4slabsthickcutbacon1largeonion4stalkscelery1Tbspreshchoppedthyme6earsor112cornkernels2clovesogarlic2cupschickenstock2cupsheavycream2mediumrussetpotatoes2TbsphoneySaltandpeppertotasteIngredients 33www.westcoastmaine.comIngredientsforRolls2Tbspbutter12cupmilk1envelopedryyeast34cuppumpkinpuree14cupbrownsugar1tspsalt212cupbreadfourplusextraorkneading12cupsugar1tspcinnamon14tspnutmeg2Tbspbutter2tspbutter18cupbrownsugar112Tbspmilk34cuppowderedsugar1TbsprumIngredientsforBrushingIngredientsforGlazeTisrecipeissweetsimpleandwillserveourtosixpeoplemaybemoredependingonhowulltheyareoshortribs.Noticethattherstingredientisbacon.SowithouturtheradoMethodCutthebaconintoasmalldiceandcookinalargesaucepotonmedium-lowheat.Whilebaconisrenderingcuttheonionandceleryintoasmalldiceandsetaside.Oncethebaconiscrispyremovewithaslottedspoon.Besuretosavetherenderedbaconatinthepot.Reservebaconbitsonapapertoweltoabsorbtheremainingat.Addceleryandoniontothepotandcookonlowheatuntilonionsaretranslucent.Nextaddthecornandgarlic.Iyoureusingreshcornhuskthecobscuttingthekernelsousingasharpknie.Standthecornonitsthickendandrunthebladedownthecobslicingthekernelsawayromthecob.Iyoureusingcannedcornbesuretodrainandrinsethecornrst.Addallothecorntothepotplusthegarlicandthyme.Stirringoccasionallysweatthevegetablesortenminutes.Oncethecornhasbeencookingoraewminutesaddthechickenstockandcreamandsimmeronlowheator20minutes.Whileyoursoupissimmeringpeelandcutthepotatoesintoasmalldiceandboilinaseparatepotuntiltenderabout5minutes.Runundercoldwaterwhentheyarenished.Whenthesouphasbeensimmeringortwentyminutesseasonwithsaltpepperandnishwiththehoneytoaddanadditionallayerosweetness.akehalothesoupandpureeitinablenderuntilitsasmoothconsistencyabouttwominutes.Returnthepureedsoupbacktothepotandaddthepotatoestoit.Garnishwiththecrispybaconwhenserving.EnjoyPumpkinCinnamonRollswithRumGlazeWhenIwasakidmymotherwouldmakecinnamonrollsoruseveryChristmasmorning.OkaytechnicallyshewouldpopopenacanoPillsburybunsandslathertheminthegloriouswhitesaccharineglopthataccompaniedthem.Onceeverythreeorouryearstheywouldburnduetoourpreoccupationwithpresentsandstockingsbutwedeatthemanyway.Makingthemromscratchisalittlemoretimeconsumingbuthardlydicultandthesearedelightullysweetwithamildpumpkinfavorandperectorthoselatemorninggatherings.MethodMeltthebutterinsmallsaucepanovermedium-lowandheatoracoupleominutesuntilbrownandaromatic.Becareulnottoburn.Addroomtemperaturemilkandheat.Setasidetocool.Combineyeastandsugarinseparatebowl.Oncebuttermixtureiswarmnothotaddtothesugarandyeast.Setasideor8minutes.Youwillseebubblesormingitheyeastisactivating.Nextaddthepumpkinsalt1-cupfourandstirtocombine.Addtherestothefourandkneadthedoughor6minutes.Ithedoughisstickingtoyourcountertopaddfour1bspatatimeandkneaduntilstickybutnotwet.Placedoughinanoiledbowlcoverlooselywithplasticwrapandletriseinawarmspotoranhourtoanhourandahal.Allowdoughtodoubleinsize.Oncedoughhasrisenmeltandbrownanother2tbspbutter.Combinesugarcinnamonandnutmegseparately.Kneaddoughor1-2minutes.Rolloutintoarectangleaninchinthickness.Brushwithbrownedbutteranddousewithsugarmixture.Cuttherectangleinto6pieceslengthwise.Careullyrolleachstripuporming6individualbuns.Nestbunsinanoiled9cakepan.Looselycoverwithplasticwrap.Letbunscontinuetoriseoranadditionalhalhour.Preheatovento350F.Removeplasticwrapandplacebunsinovenbakingorabouthalanhouruntiljustbrownontheoutsideoruntilbunshavereachaninternaltemperatureo180F.Letcoolonwirerack.Removerompanpromptly.Inasmallsaucepancombinebuttersugarandmilk.Bringtoboil.Removeromheatandstirinpowderedsugarandrum.Drizzleglazeovercooledbunswithaspoon.EatemupTesewillonlykeeporadayortwof 34ArtsEntertainmentAdventureandMoreinWesternMaineDMCLiveryService576-4750www.dmcliveryservice.comdmcliveryservicegmail.comWeprovidepromptcourteouscomfortabletransportationforallyourtripsCasinodinnerconcertsportingeventsairporttransportationpromsweddingbirthdaysandsomuchmore.WinterHoursMondayFriday29SaturdaySunday119IndoorBattingCagesGolfSimulatorswww.inthezonesc.com179MainStreetSouthParisBusyasBeestoPlease158MainStreetSouthParisME04281Phone207-743-9303Fax207-743-5209www.bizrealty.netLandCommercialResidentialBizRealtyArtRughookingStudioClassesPatternsSuppliesHook-insColorfulhand-dyedwool207-515-0843www.paintedmermaiddesigns.comPaintedMermaidGalleryParrisHouseWoolWorks207.890.8490www.parrishousewoolworks.comFromhookedrugpatternstohand-dyedwoolsandaccessoriesweprovideyouwitheverythingyouneedtokeeptherichtraditionofrughookingaliveVisitourstudioat546ParisHillRoadParisMaine 35www.westcoastmaine.com207-743-8820www.McLaughlinGarden.org97MainStreetSouthParisMaineVisitourwebsiteforalistingofourWinterLectureSeriesandGiftShophours.StopbyourboothatthePortlandFlowerShowMarch592014FlowersForEveryOccasion207-743-6301www.littleeldsowersgifts.com217MainStreetSouthParisMaineFlowersGiftShopLittlefieldGiftsBalloonsFuneralDesignsFruitBasketsHealthyPlantsFreshCutFlowersDriedSilkFlowersFlowerArrangementsWeddingArrangementsJewelrybyKimPillaMondayFriday95Saturday912...andWeDeliverHomemadeappetizersentreesanddessertsmadeintheold-fashionedMainetradition.JoinourMugClubandreceiveGreatPerksEveryThursdayWeekendentertainmentfrombluesandrhythmtojazzfolkandbluegrass-NoCoverCharge207-739-6006www.thesmilinmoosetavern.com10MarketSquareRoute26SouthParisMaineHoursTuesday-Friday-LunchDinnerSaturday-DinnerOnlySunday-BrunchOnlyMonday-ClosedReservationsRecommended207-743-2532DeliciousContinentalCuisineatAffordablePriceswww.MauriceRestaurant.com109MainStreetSouthParisSomeplaceSpecialSomeplaceDifferentOurSpecialtyisChickenPieFullBakery-HeatandEatFoodsNaturalOrganicandWheat-andGluten-FreeFoods 36ArtsEntertainmentAdventureandMoreinWesternMaineBothlearningandtheartsareimportantandnutritiousingredientsinourdailyoodorthesoul.Beitspicyblandsweetethnicdown-homeoracomboothemalltheeastolearningopportunitiesintheartsinWesternMainewillleaveyounotonlystuedbeyondsatisactionbutalsocravingormore.WesternMainehasdozensooutletsorlearninginthearts.Drawingmusicanddancearetheoundationlayersoartseducationintheregionandarerichlyenhancedbyjewelry-makingactingandimprovberhookingpotterythrowingbook-makingmosaicdesigningbeadweavingpaperpastingwire-wrappingglasscuttingtinpunchingandmore.WhewAndamongtheseoptionsyouwillalsondaccreditedeldsostudyoferedthroughadulteducationandhigherlearninginstitutions.Standbyoratourthroughourhillsandvalleysrichwithteachingartistsworkinggallerieslearningcenterscollegesuniversitybranchesandopenstudioswhereyoucanlearnaboutallthatisdescribedsoverysimplyasart.TheresasurprisebehindtherontdoorattheInnattheRostayinBethel.Anexhibitolocallymadequiltstipsothepresenceoatiny-but-sophisticatedquiltshopulloeveryimaginablenotionandabricorlearningtheage-oldartoquilting.TheBabblingBrookQuiltShoplocated15scenicmilessouthonhistoricMainStreetinNorwayisanotheroutletorhandcraterstolearnandupholdthisheritageartorm.ForadierentiberexperiencecheckoutFiberandVinejustalittleurtherdownMainStreet.Hereyoulldiscoverbothyarnsandwinesromtheourcornersotheworld.Joinweeklyhook-insatPaintedMermaidDesigns.PhotobyArankaMatolcsy.LearningtheArtsinWesternMaineAFeastfortheSoulByArankaMatolcsyTellmeandIforget.TeachmeandIremember.InvolvemeandIlearn.BenjaminFranklin 37www.westcoastmaine.comIyouliketheideaosharinglaughsandscrumptioustreatswhilelearninghowtoshadeandcreateperspectiveromstripsowoolhookedthroughburlaptryweeklyhook-inshostedbyBrendaSauroatPaintedMermaidDesignsonBriggsAvenueinSouthParis.Terelocalhookerscanbuysuppliesreceivetrainingandmeetnewriends.AsatrainedneartistBrendacanleadyouthroughavarietyoskillsthatwillenableyoutomakeloopedberlooklikeanoilpainting.Tatsocialvibeisalsowovenintoclassesandweeklyhook-insatParrisHouseWoolWorkslocatedinaederal-stylehomejustuptheroadatophistoricParisHill.OwnerBethMillerlovesthestatelyaestheticoprimitivedesignthatharkensbacktoanothertimeandthecustomdesignsshecreatesrefectthatlove.Bethandherstudentseelentrustedaskeepersotheheritageorughookingandenjoythespontaneouslycreativewayitworks.Beingontoposocialmediaandmarketingtoengageyoungerhookersiskeytothisgroupsinspiringnewgenerationsinthistraditionalart.WhatareyouwaitingorComejointheirclassesIberartisnotyourthingthereisavirtualsmorgasbordootherhandcrastobelearnedatseveralregionalcenters.OneothoseisKCsKreativityCenterinCarrabassettValley.PeoplecomeinthedoorsayingOhImnotcreativeandbythetimetheyleaveIvehelpedthemawakentheircreativesideandinnerartistsaysownerKarenCampbellothemostrewardingbenetoteaching.Openpotterystudiosessionsareheldeveryweekorthoseateveryskilllevel.ollwinterdayswithunandlearningbookasessionoryourselandriendsinavarietyocras.Youcanhaveyourveryownprivateworkshoponpapermachbookmakingjewelrymakingcastingandlotsmore.AnothernewresourcehasjustopeneditsdoorsonMainStreetinNorway.TeRavenCollectionsoersaordablegemsmineralsandsuppliesplusworkshopsorallages.Localandgloballysourcedgemstonesossilsandpolishedrocksmakethisshopasuniqueasitcanbe.Intheirjewelry-makingclassesstudentscreateone-o-akindwire-wrappedclassics.DarleneDadian-GrayownsTeRavenCollectionshousedindowntownNorwayslovelyrestoredOperaHouseBlock.SoyouthinkallotheseclassesandworkshopsareorlocalsnotorvisitorswithonlyaewshortdaystospendTatsnotsoTeWatersEdgeGalleryandStudioonMainStreetinBridgtonisopensixdaysaweekandownerIvyJordancanleadyouthroughaclassthatwillresultinapieceojewelryyoumakerombeadspickedpersonallythatday.DoyouwantanadultsocialexperiencemixedwithlearningandcreativityrytheirweeklyBeadnWineclasses.NourtherdescriptionneededIyoulikebeadingbutwanttotrysomethingalittlemoreindepthIvycanteachyousilversmithingonSundaysandTheQuiltShopatTheRostayhasfabricspatternsbooksnotionsthreadsandmore.PhotocourtesyM.DirkMacKnight. 38ArtsEntertainmentAdventureandMoreinWesternMainejewelry-makinganytime.OtherteachersatWatersEdgeholdworkshopsinglassusingpreciousmetalclaysilkpaintingandevenchainmail.IvyalsohostsgroupsohomeschoolersandholdsadaptiveclassesoranyonewithadisabilityromblindnesstoDownSyndromeandeverythinginbetween.JustdownMainStreetyoullndtheneartistsotheBridgtonArtGuildatGallery302.Tisartistcooperativeo40-plusNewEnglandpainterspottersjewelerswoodworkersabricartistsstainedglassandusedglassartisansofersbothprivateandgroupclassesthatincludedrawingpaintingprintmakingberartsmusicandcomputerart.WhileyouareintheBridgtonneighborhoodtheRuusPorterMuseumandCulturalHeritageCenterisanecessarystoporhungrymindswithanappreciationorolkart.Temuseumwasoundedin2005tocelebratethelieoartistandinventorRuusPorterwhoseworklivesonthroughclassesandworkshopsocusedonhisartisticstylesandworkssuchastin-punchingandmuralpainting.Tereisevenaliteratureandactivityseriesorkidssothewholeamilycanjoininthislearningexperience.JustashorttripawayisFryeburgPottery.Customizedclassschedulesmakeiteasytocraatimethatworksbestoryou.Forthosewhohaveshiedawayrompotterybecauseothehighequipmentexpensethisistheplaceoryou.Astudiomembershipallowsmoreadvancedpotterstheuseotheirequipmentinadditiontotakingclassesthatincludeallnecessarymaterials.IlearningneartssuchaswatercoloroilpaintingpastelandcharcoalworkhaveeludedyoutheWesternMaineArtGroupinNorwayistheplaceoryou.Foundedin1962bylocalartistsitscoremissionistoprovideopportunitiesorartists.Itsteachersoferseriousclassesindrawingandpaintingonaregularbasis.YoucanalsolearnabouttheprocessoexhibitingwhenyourworkiseaturedinstudentshowsatoneoitstwoMainStreetexhibitlocations.Iyoureallywantthatone-on-onerelationshipyoucanarrangeprivatelessonswithmasterteacherssuchasPatChandlerorMuradSaenwhoseworkandskillhavegainednationalacclaim.AnothergreatwaytondprivateteachersinmusicphotographyandpaintingisthroughtheRangeleyFriendsotheArts.Amulti-disciplinaryartsresourceorschool-basedandcommunityartseducationthisgroupalsomaintainsaabulouslistoprivateartistswhotakenewstudentsorhaveopenstudios.WhatcouldpossiblyexpressthepassionorteachingmorethanpeoplewhoteachorreeTeinspirationothevolunteerteachersotheWesternMountainSeniorCollegeinBethelisamongtheHeritagerughookingisaliveandwellatParrisHouseWoolWorksinParis.PhotocourtesyTelstarAdultEd. 39www.westcoastmaine.commostcommittedyouwillnd.ServingthegreaterBethelareasince2002SeniorCollegeisamemberorganizationwithamissiontosupportlielonglearners.Withsemester-longclassesoverthecourseonineweeksstudentsareimmersedinaseriouseducationinundamentaldrawingandpaintingjewelrymakingandcreativewriting.IyouvealwayswantedtolearntheatercratheSeniorCollegePlayersarealivelygroupobuddingactorsandactresseslearningandhoningtheaterskillsthatareeaturedinregularcommunityproductions.Sonowthatthetheaterdoorisopenthereismuchmoreonthelearningpalette.TestudyotheatercrasistakentoaheightenedlevelhereinWesternMainealevelthathaslaunchedthecareersonationalandinternationalperormers.World-renownedParis-trainedmimeonyMontanaroopenedateachingtheaterin1972inSouthParisata200-year-oldarmsteadwithavisionthatthebarnwouldbecometheCelebrationBarnTeater.Indeedthisartisticcenterhashostedthousandsostudentsromaroundtheworldorover40years.Teacilityboastsamoderntheateranddorm-styleaccommodationsthathousestudentperormersthroughouttheirintensivetraininginavarietyodisciplines.ExecutiveDirectorAmandaHuotarioersanexcitinganddiverselineupoworkshopsandmasterclassesthataretaughtbysomeothenationsleadingperormanceartteachers.IyoudliketodabblealittlemoreintheaterheadnorthtothecollegetownoFarmingtonandtheeachersLoungeMaa.Tisgrouposchoolteachersispassionateaboutteachingandwildabouttheater.Teyoerimprovworkshopsorindividualsandgroupsoallages.Teyalsodesignprogramsaroundtheparticipantsindividualneedswhetheritisasummercampprovidingkidsanopportunityorcreativeexpressionoracommunitytheaterhopingtoenhancetraditionalacting.Co-ounderDanRyderseesthebiggerpictureandthislearningtheaterbuildsbroadlieskills.TeeachersLoungeMaacallsthisskillsetACwhichstandsorAcceptanceCommunicationandrust.Opportunitiesorlearningskillsusedonstagealsoincludethoseindance.Lie-longdancerandteacherNanBrettdirectsoperationsatTeBallroominHarrison.Hereyoulllearnballetmodernhip-hopfamencoandjustaboutanykindodanceyoucanimagine.Andasthenameimpliesballroomdancingiseaturedprominentlyonthemenu.Takeyourchoice-regularclassesorprivatesessionsatKCsKreativityCenterPhotocourtesyKCsKreativityCenter.WatersEdgeGalleryoffersclassesinbeadingsilversmithingsilkpaintingandmore.PhotocourtesyWatersEdgeGallery. 40ArtsEntertainmentAdventureandMoreinWesternMaineWesternMaineDanceandGymnasticsinBridgtonisallaboutkidsandprovidingasaeenvironmentorlearninginahealthyathleticandunway.Teirprogramsindancegymnasticsandcheeringteachchildrenaboutathleticismhealthnutritionteamworksocialskillssel-disciplineandmore.AnotherdanceschooloryoungergroupsisoeappinJazzDanceStudioinBethelwhereavarietyounclassesareoferedinyouguessedittoetapandjazzOwnerMaryanneJordanhostsannualperormancesthataremademagicalwithsetshand-paintedbyherhusbandandlocalartistroy.DanceExpressinFarmingtonisanotheryouthcenterocusingondancewherethetraditionsotapcanbelearnedwhileexploringtheevolutionohip-hopandmuchmore.Teirannualperormancesareaeastortheeyesincludingproessionallypolishedcostumes.TisisacenterthatkeepsclosecontactwiththeyoungercrowdsocheckouttheirFacebookpageornewclassesstartingthiswinter.ImoderndanceisyourpassionArtMovesisoryou.Foundedin1988bydancer-choreographerDebiIronsthiscenterhostslearninginseriousmoderndancetechniquewhilenurturingthecreativespiritoeachdancer.DebiisalwaysndingreshinspirationstoenergizeherteachinglikecollaboratingwiththeMahoosucArtsCouncilinBetheltobuildanarts-music-danceresidencythatwillgivehighschoolstudentsthechancetoworkon-orbehind-stageoveraperiodotimeandseveralperormances.TeMahoosucArtsCouncilofersawidevarietyovisualandperormingartseducationalprogramsorallages.TeCouncilisaone-stop-shoporinormationonclassesteachersandlearningopportunitiesinthearts.obridgethedistanceinbetweentheArtsInstituteoWesternMainewasoundedin1971inFarmingtontocarryoutasimilarmissionocommunityandartseducationandservesasanotherrichhuborresourcesandinormation.AstoryaboutlearningtheartsinWesternMainewouldnotbecompletewithoutnotingthesuperiorneartsmusicandtheaterprogramsatGouldHebronandFryeburgacademies.InadditiontoseveraldistrictadulteducationentitiesthatoferclassesinhandcrastheWesternMaineUniversityandCommunityCollegeCenterinSouthParistakesthestudyoliberalartstoaoneortwo-yearaccreditedprogram.FinallyiearningamoreadvanceddegreeinacreativerealmisyourultimategoaltheUniversityoMaineatFarmingtonandtheCollegeoArtsHumanitiesandSocialSciencesattheUniversityoSouthernMaineinGorhamwillhelpyoureachthepinnacleoyourcreativepotential.fTheWesternMaineArtGroupprovideslearningopportunitiesforitsmembers.PhotobyArankaMatolcsy. 41www.westcoastmaine.comDazzlingcostumesarethenormatperformancesbyDanceExpressinFarmington.PhotocourtesyDanceExpress.TheMahoosucArtsCounciloffersvisualandperformingartsprograms.PhotobyArankaMatolcsy. 42ArtsEntertainmentAdventureandMoreinWesternMaineCageFreeRangeFreeNoAntibioticsPastureForageNaturalGrainsOnlyLocallyRaisedAllNaturalPorkBeefChickenTurkeyDuckRingNeckPheasantLambwww.MaineCCFarm.com207-527-2096OpenSaturday82orCallforanappointment495MainStreetNorwayMaineNowCarryingProductsNorwayDowntownMainStreetMattersNORWAYDOWNTOWNPARTNERINGWITHTHECOMMUNITYTOBUILDAPROPEROUSFUTUREFROMAHISTORICPASTWWW.NORWAYDOWNTOWN.ORGNorwayDowntown207-743-6602427MainStreetNorwayWoodmansSportingGoodsGunsAmmoAccessoriesKnowledgeSince1936BabblingBrookQuiltShopfabricnotionsclassesbabblingbrookquiltshop.comOpenMondayFriday104andSaturday103207-739-2065316MainStreetNorwayME04268450MainStreetNorwayMaine042682077392249facebook.comcafenomadArtFoodCoffeeAdventure 43www.westcoastmaine.comatherings207-890-7788400MainStreetNorwaynelsgatheringsyahoo.comantiquesgiftshomedcorLOCATION.LOCATION.LOCATION.Itslikehavingabranchwhereveryougo155BranchesinMaineOxfordFederalCreditUnionparticipatesinSharedBranchingwhereyoucancompletearangeoftransactionsatover155creditunionsinMainejustlikeathome.letsgrowtogether225RiverRoad.MexicoME54FairStreet.NorwayMEofcu.org1.800.991.9219Dedicatedtopromotingthehighestlevelofindependenceandpersonalfreedomforindividuals.35CottageStreetNorwayME04268207743-8049www.progresscentermaine.orgTheCommunityTableWhereyoullalwaysndawarmmealandafriendlysmileJoinusinNorwayatour35CottageStreetlocationfordeliciouslunchesanddinners.Lunchesservedthe2ndand4thTuesdayofeverymonthfrom1100-1230Dinnersservedthe1stand3rdThursdayofeverymonthfrom430-600Althoughthereisnochargeforthelunchesanddinnersdonationsareappreciated.Wehavebeensupportingchildrenfamiliesandadultswithdisabilitiessince1967.207-743-233882MainStreetRoute26NorwayMainewww.VillageSquareRealty.netVILLAGESQUAREREALTYValerieWestonOwnerBrokerDebbieWarringtonBrokerBISCOprOpertymanagement743-5638229MainStreetNorwaywww.biscoproperties.comHeadtotheHillsofWesternMaineOxfordHillsChamberofCommerce207-743-2281www.oxfordhillsmaine.com4WesternAvenueSouthParisMaine 44ArtsEntertainmentAdventureandMoreinWesternMaineOpenyear-roundInsideLakesideDiningMaineLobsterLobsterRollsSeafoodSteaksAllNaturalBurgersMuchMoreBoatRentalsDocksGasTeFriendliestStafAnywhere207998-5008www.dockside.me723MaineStreetPolandSpringMaine04274OxfordMainewww.schiavihomes.com207-539-9600Itsallaboutthedetails...DetailsareasimportanttousastheyaretoyouSCHIAVIHOMEBUILDERSVeggiesNaturalMeatsPlantsFlowersHaySeafoodEverythinginitsSeasonSmedbergsCrystalSpringFarmRoute26OxfordMaine207-743-6723www.smedbergfarm.comSecretGardenFlowersGiftsPhotographyJewelryPrimitivesMaine-MadeandVintageHomeDecor207-739-60605ForeStreetOffRt.26OxfordMaineMainelyPuppiesSmallDogsOurSpecialtyExclusivelyfromRiversideKennel207-539-1520Lic.F1200OpenWeds.-Sun11-7634MaineStreetOxfordMainewww.MainelyPuppies.comTheMaineCenterforPranicHealingMasterChoaKokSuisTwinHeartsMeditationEveryThursdayat730FreeHealingClinicafterwardsHeatherJacoby207.240.463747PleasantStreetOxfordMainewww.mcks.pranichealing4me.com 45www.westcoastmaine.comCliffRoderickInc.GeneralContractorCustomLogHomesConventionalHomesSmallorLargeJobs207-647-8058Cell207-632-5183BridgtonBuilderofCUPOLAS657-519141MaineStreetRoute26NewGloucesterAlsoaselectionofbeautifulcopperweathervanesandwallhangingsOver300SizesandStylesGrammiesCottage207-346-0178OpenWednesdaySaturday105andSunday12511MechanicFallsRoadWelchvilleJunctionMEHomeMadeCraftsGiftsJewelrySouvenirsCandlesCardsTrustindependability.OilPropaneElectricity1-800-675-2233www.deadriver.comTheColonialCupboardHandmadeShakerFurnitureIn-StockFinishedandUnfnishedItemsNeedacertainspecialpieceWedocustomordersandsizesquickturnaroundqualitycraftsmanshipandreasonableprices.OpenSaturdaySunday9am5pmthecolonialcupboard21gmail.com207-595-7774960MainStreetOxfordNexttotheUndercoverFleaMarket 46ArtsEntertainmentAdventureandMoreinWesternMaineGetaway.Escape.Flythecoop.Vamoose.Weallneedtodoitonceinawhilesometimesdesperately.ButwedontneedtocutloosetotheCaribbeanorjettoJuno.Wehaveourowngetawaysrightnearbysowhenyouneedtovamoosejustpackupthecarandheadintothenooksandcranniesoourbeautiulstate.InWesternMaineeventhejourneyisanaestheticexperienceasroadswindthroughbreathtakingwoodlands.ForexampleHeightoLandonRoute17nearRangeleyisoneoNewEnglandsmostgorgeousvistas.Takeyourtimegettingtoyourdestinationsavorthescenerystopatthescenicoverlooksandsupportlocalbusinessesalongtheway.HereareahandulosuggestionsorplacestostayandwhatavarietytheyaordEleganceintheHeartofBridgtonNobleHouseInnSurroundedbyclassicstonewallstoweringoaksandshadypinesthislovelyBBhasbeenpreservedwithcareulattentiontoVictoriandetails.InsidearebothmodernandclassicartbooksgalorereshfowersandruitandtwoinnkeepersJulieAstinandCindiHooperwhoseliltingvoicesbetraytheirTexasorigins.CindilovestotellthestoryohowtheycametoBridgtonitspartcoincidencepartmagicandallheartandsoul.Justask.Wewerewelcomedwithresh-bakedrostedpumpkinspicecookiesandthenshowntotheNobleSuitethelargestotheguestroomseaturingaking-sizedbedasittingroomwithaloveseatandtelevisionandaroomyturretwindowseat.CindiHooperandJulieAstinofNobleHouseInn.PhotobyLisaMoore.WestCoastGetawaysTheStayandPlayExperienceByLisaMooreWhereveryougogowithallyourheart.Confucius 47www.westcoastmaine.comThesunnybreakfastnookseats16andthemoreformaldiningroomaccommodatesanother6.Weenjoyedgrapefruitwithvanillacrmebruleepecanpancakeswithspicedapplesandlocalmaplesyrupsausagelinksandcrustlessspinachquiche.Allwerepresentedwitheleganceandbeautyinperfectportions.PerhapsthebestpartoftheNobleHouseisitslocation.ItsaneasywalktoRenysBridgtonBooksthenewTapHousetheMagicLanternMovieTheaterandTomsHomesteadRestaurant.YoucanbeatHighlandLakeplaygroundinfiveminuteshometothefamousMushersBowlandFreezinforaReasonajumpinthelaketobenefitHarvestHillsAnimalShelterbothpartoftheBridgtonWinterCarnivalinFebruary.DontmisstheBobDunningMemorialBridgetheentrancetoPondicherryParkbrimmingwithwell-maintainedwalkingtrails.Thebridgefeatures13rough-hewnoverheadbeamseachwoodidentifiedbyitsbarkandgrainbyapamphletatthesite.ThisyearopenstheNobleHouseconcertseriesthatwillfeaturelocalmusicianssuchasCareyMurdockonDecember7HeatherPearsononChristmasEveEveDecember23andBirdsongatMorningonFebruary15.Theseconcertsarebyinvitationonlybutitseasytobeinvited--justaskinnkeepersnoblehousebb.com.IfitseleganceyouwantcoupledwithwalkingproximitytoavibrantvillageBridgtonsNobleHouseInnistheplaceforyou.WenevermissanopportunityforbreathtakingviewsatHeightofLand.PhotobyLisaMoore.GetyourwintergameoninWesternMaine.PhotoCourtesyFiveFieldsFarm. 48ArtsEntertainmentAdventureandMoreinWesternMaineSnowmobilesandFunkyFunStrattonsWhiteWolfInnRestaurantWeliketoplaywithwhateverlocaloodsareavailableinnkeeperSandiIsgroadmitsandthemenuoherMainStreetrestaurantattests.WhereelsewouldyoundHickorySmokedQuailElkSteakwithBlueberrySageSauceSlowFlyingCrispyDuckwithCrabappleGlazeorAlmondBreadedDuckendersTegiantWolBurgerahal-poundobeesausagebaconriedmushroomsandSwisscheeseonsourdoughwasdeclaredanAppalachianrailhikeravoritebyDowneastMagazine.TemarinatedzucchiniandtomatosaladwascrunchyanduniqueandtheFriedCheesecakeSandisAuntMarysrecipewasveryspecialindeed.hetenroomsaresimpleunkyandaordableeachappointedwithyardsaletreasuresamicrowaveandasmallridgeandcomortablebeds.AtthelastminutewecalledtoseeitheInncouldaccommodateourtwoLabsandtheanswerwasagenerousYesbringthemalongInSeptembertheinnwasilledwithAppalachianrialhikerssincethetrailisonly5milesawayandthediningroomhummedwithmanylanguages.Buttherealdrawisthesnow.StrattonisontheBlackFlyLoopmorethan300milesowell-groomedmountaintrailsthatcircletheheartoFranklinCounty.Spectacularlookoutsaboundrompeakstovalleys.omLamontoFlagstafRentalsinStrattonwillgladlyrentsledsandalsoofersguidedtours.Tetoursaresaerorolksomsaysandwellgetyoualittleofthebeatenpaths.LeavingStrattonwesawayoungmooseinamudholebythesideotheroad.Heorshelazilychompedweedswhilewebackeduppulledoverandtookaphotograph.TemomentgavenewmeaningtothewordvamooseTeyreeverywherethelocalsbragandtheyrenotabitshy.IitsacreativeandunpretentiouscrossroadsyouwantalittleothebeatenpathintheheartoMainessnowcountrytheWhiteWolInnistherightspotoryou.Checkitoutatwww.thewhitewolnn.com.CheckoutRealMountainFarewithFlairanddown-homeconversationatWhiteWolfInn.PhotobyLisaMoore. 49www.westcoastmaine.comSteppingBackinTimeAVisittoWiltonsBassHillBedBreakfastItshardtochoosewhichdetailotheG.H.Basshomeismoredelightulthe8-ootbathtubthatheldthesix-oot-eightmillownerthewaterountainbuiltintothekitchenwallthepocketdoorthatisseamlesslyoakononesideandmapleontheotherthethirdfoorChristmasroomtheshowercirca1900orthelovelycarvedwoodpillarsintheentryway.OrmaybeitssimplyAnitaWrightandhercatStellaSuegreetingusatthedooronablusteryaernoon.In1876GeorgeHenryBassbuilttheBassShoeFactorytobuildthebestshoeorthepurpose.TeoldmillnowhousesseveralbusinessesincludingtheCalzolaioPastaCompany.Tisnerestaurantoers10otoBassHillguestsanditsworthit.MyhusbandhadSmokedDuckandGorgonzolaFigSachettitodieor.Teroomwaswarmandcozythewaitresseusiveandcongenial.WeclimbedthehillbacktotheinnandsleptinapuybedintheGoldRoomradiatorshissingalittlethehomewelcomingandquietwhisperingsecretsoanothercentury.InthemorningweenjoyedcheeseomeletsbaconandlightpastriesandvisitedwithAnitainthediningroomothisexquisitemansion.AnitasantiquesSoutherninspiritgraceitwithaNewEnglandmeetsaracharm.Weeltcalmerslowermorecivilizedinthishouseandwithitslovelyinnkeeper.NearbyaresomeoMainesgreatestskipeaksSundayRiverSugarloaitcombMountainandSaddleback.TewideexpanseoWilsonLakeoersmajesticmountainsunsets.SnowmobilingisthewaytotravelinWiltoninthewinterandtrailsabound.Ontheotherhandacrunchywalkcrosscountryskiorsnowshoemaybemoreappropriate.Aerallthatswhattheydidin1900andthatstheerayoullbesamplingattheBassHillInn.olearnmorevisittheirwebsitewww.basshillbandb.comabout-us.ExperiencelifeataslowerpaceanddifferenttimeatBassHillBedBreakfast.PhotocourtesyBassHillBedBreakfast. 50ArtsEntertainmentAdventureandMoreinWesternMaineAWinterSwimintheMahoosucsTheMollyockettMotelinWoodstockItsworthastopattheMollyockettMotelsCrosstoneRestaurantjusttowitnessimBuckstourohissel-designed-and-hand-builtreplace.IncludingrocksgemsandossilsromOxordCounty36states18countriesandvecontinentsthis13-ootworkoartcelebratesboththeownersChristianaithandtheirappreciationolocalminingtraditions.Adiverseandreasonablemenueaturespastamasterpiecessur-and-tursburgersandpizza.Teirdailyblue-platespecialsincludeYankeepotroastlasagnaandmeatloa.PlustheirvegetarianmenuisthebestinWesternMainecheckouttheAsianouWrap.Breakastisgenerousandearly7daysaweekandserviceisimpeccable.Noalcoholisservedbutguestscanbringtheirownwineorbeer.imswieFranmakesmostothedessertsandbewaretheyarehugeanddelicious.TesilverwareisrealandheyliketheoodBesidesFranandimtheMotelsbiggestdrawisthepristineheatedpoolsaunaandhottub.Opendailyrom6am8amonweekendsuntil9pmitisavailableorusebyguestsatnochargeorbyothersoraslittleas6avisit.SwimmersarewelcomedbyamuraloMollyocketttheAbenakihealerorwhomthemotelisnamedavisualtreasurehuntdepictingMaineforaandaunaoallsizes.TeMollyockettistherontdoortosomeothemostbreathtakingviewsinMainetheoothillsotheMahoosucRange.SnowmobileRouteIS82runsnearby.Guestroomsarehumblebutcomortableandspacious.imandFranboughtthemotelin2002andbuilttherestaurantandconerencecenterin2007.Teyjustcelebratedtherestaurants5-yearanniversaryand100000mealssold.Godisblessingourbusinessimobserves.IacozystayinthesnowymountainsawarmwinterswimwholesomeoodandsomeRRiswhatyouseektheMollyockettMotelisagoodbet.Checkthemoutatwww.mollyockettmotel.com.TakeatouraroundthegeologicalworldattheMollyockettMotel.PhotocourtesyLisaMoore. 51www.westcoastmaine.comWinterWonderlandonRangeleyLakeTownLakeMotelandCottagesRangeleyisthatperectcombinationoabustlingtownandthepeaceandquietthatonlyapristineMainelakecanoer.InthecentersitstheclassicownLakeMotelandCottagespaintedthatdeeporestgreenthatsaysyoureinMaine.OwnerJoeyMortonsatherbuiltthemotelin1954JoeyandSherylhaveowneditsince1983.Weweregreetedbyvedogsandgiventhekeytocottage25.OurtwoLabswereaswelcomedandcomortableaswewere.Ourcottagewasroomyandrusticyetoeredaullyappointedmodernkitchen2bedroomsalovelywoodstovereadytolightandawideporchviewoaRangeleyLakecove.Photosotheareainallseasonsgracedthewallsandboththeleatherreclinerandthecampycurtainsandlampsmadeuseelwarmandcozyevenbeorewelitthestove.ownLakeiswithinwalkingdistancetothelocalmovietheaterandMooseAlleybowlinglanes.WecouldalsowalktomanydiverserestaurantsandoptedoramodernbistrocalledForksintheAir.Tereweenjoyedoursmallplatesdeliciouslyhomemadeshrimppoppersagrilledfatbreadwithgsgreenappleprosciuttoandontinacornchowderwithsweetpotatoesandachopsaladwithasweetredwinevinaigrette.Rangeleyisananglersparadisewhenitswarmandasnow-loversparadisewhenitsnot.SaddlebackMountainaverageyearlysnowall200inchesoersthehighestbaseelevationinNewEnglandatits8000-acreplayground.Tebusinessisalwaysexpandingcurrentlyboasting54trailsandgladesservicedby5lisandcommittedtoaordablerecreation.RangeleyLakesrailsCenteratthebaseothemountainoers55kmosuperblygroomedtrailsorNordicskiers.InadditionRangeleyoers150milesogroomedsnowmobiletrailsthatconnectwithhundredsmoremilesoscenictrailsmaintainedbyavarietyoclubs.A65-milelakeloopoersaperectdaytrip.TetownoersaniceskatingrinkonSchoolStreetandskatesalesandrentalsareavailableattheRangeleyRegionSportsShop.IawinterwonderlandwithlocaltownlairiswhatyouseektheownandLakeMotelandCottagesisthegemoryou.Reservearoomatwww.rangeleytownandlake.com.fToastyandwarmperfectlydescribesourstayatTownLakeMotel.PhotobyLisaMoore. 52ArtsEntertainmentAdventureandMoreinWesternMaineOldFashionedInnGoodFoodCleanRoomsGreatHospitalityOff-Mtn.PricingLikeGameMeatsandLobsterLasagnaaswellasyourfavoritesLiketheWolfBurgerWhiteWolfInnRestaurantMainSt.Stratton207-246-2922www.thewhitewolfnn.comTIREDOFTHESAMEOLDTHINGWelovetoCookUnusualDishesUnusualSpecialsUnusualBeersDynamicDessertsEightminutesfromSugarloaf......EighteenminutestoSaddlebackPresentthisadandget20offyourdinnerentreeDailyHome-cookedSpecialswithFamilyStyleDininglikeusonFacebookforupdatesandupcomingeventsTheLooneyMooseCafYouarenotastranger-justafriendwehaventmetyet7am-2pm7daysaweekCreditcardsaccepted9MainStreetStratton207--246-7932TrampolinesIndoorSkateparkIndoorSkatebowlBasketballCourtIndoorClimbingWallStateoftheArtFitnessAreaComedefygravity.Astateoftheartindoorrecreationfacility.3207CarrabassettDriveLocatedatthebottomoftheSugarloafaccessroadroute27directlybehindMountainsidegrocerystore.207-237-5566.Reservationsrequiredfortrampolinesandclimbingwall.www.cjsappliance.com279TitcombHillRoadFarmingtonEndoftheRainbowAlternativesVitaminsandSupplementsHomeopathicsBachFlowerEssences-Proteins-WeightLossProductsHerbalistonStaffMassageTherapistandReexolgyHairDresserCosmetologistClassesLibraryNOTJUSTANYSUPPLEMENTSTORE207-778-2884249FarmingtonFallsRoadFarmingtonOpenMonFri10am6pmSatSun10am4pmTITCOMBMOUNTAINAFFORDABLEWINTERFUNFORTHEWHOLEFAMILY17AlpineTrailsTerrainPark18kmGroomedX-CTrailsDayTicketsSeasonPassesNightSkiingRentalsSnackBarAffordableLessonsProgramsOnly45minutesfromAugustaorAuburn180SkiSlopeRoadWestFarmingtonALPINESNOWBOARDNORDIC207-778-9031www.titcombmountain.com207-897-6755www.jay-livermore-lf.orgPOBox458LivermoreFallsMaine 53www.westcoastmaine.comWhenyouredonewrestlingyourlobsterwithatinyforktearoffyourplasticbibandescapetothelakesandmountainsregionforsomeWickedGoodFunOnly40minutesfromPortlandyoullbehereinthetimeittakestounpack.Comeinsideandenjoy247gamingactionwithnearly800state-of-the-artslotmachinesand22heart-poundingtablegamesincludingBlackjackRouletteCrapsandMini-Baccarat.ItsasightworthseeingsogetoutcomeinandexploreOxfordCasino.ItsWickedGoodFunPersonsunder21yearsofagemaynotentertherestaurantorcasinounlesslicensedasemployees.GamblingProblemCall2-1-1forhelp.PortlandLewistonAuburn9595295196112626GrayEXIT63TaketheMaineTurnpiketoExit63inGrayanddrive17milesnorthonRoute26toOxford.www.OxfordCasino.comMaineshomeforWickedGoodFun 54ArtsEntertainmentAdventureandMoreinWesternMaineBusinessdireCtoryAccommodationsEntertainmentaccoMModationsBriarLeaInnandJollyDraymanPub824-4717150MayvilleRoadBethelwww.briarleainn.comCoosCanyonCampground364-3880445SwitRiverRoadByronwww.cooscanyoncabins.comInnattheRostay824-3111186MayvilleRoadBethelwww.rostay.comNobleHouseInn647-373381HighlandRoadBridgtonwww.noblehousebb.comPleasantStreetInnBB864-5916104PleasantStreetRangeleywww.pleasantstreetinnbb.comRiverViewResort824-2808357MayvilleRoadBethelwww.riverviewresort.comWhiteWolfInnandRestaurant246-2922146MainStreet.Strattonwww.thewhitewolfnn.comWilsonLakeInn645-3721183LakeRoadWiltonwww.wilsonlakeinn.comantiquesPattysPlace645-3319222USRt2EastWiltonGatherings890-7788400MainStreetNorwayappliancesCJsAppliance778-3375279TitcombHillRoadFarmingtonwww.cjsappliance.comLarsensElectric364-706213MainStreetMexicoartgalleriesFrostFarmGallery743-8041272PikesHillNorwaywww.rostarmgallery.comGallery302647-2787112MainStreetBridgtonwww.gallery302.comPaintedMermaidGallery515-08436BriggsAvenueSouthPariswww.paintedmermaid.comartsorganizationsMahoosucArtsCouncil824-357545ChurchStreetBethelwww.mahoosucarts.orgbakeriesHungryHollowCountryStore674-301228BethelRoadWestParisbattingcagesIntheZone393-7490179MainStreetSouthPariswww.inthezonesc.combedandbreakfastNobleHouseInn647-373381HighlandRoadBridgtonwww.noblehousebb.comPleasantStreetInnBB864-5916104PleasantStreetRangeleywww.pleasantstreetinnbb.combusinessdevelopMentBiscoPropertyManagement743-5638229MainStreetNorwaywww.biscoproperties.comWesternMaineEconomicDevelopmentCouncil739-654515MarketSquareSouthPariswww.wmedc.orgcaMpgroundCoosCanyonCampground364-3880445SwitRiverRoadByronwww.cooscanyoncabins.comchaMbersofcoMMerceBethelAreaChamber824-22828StationPlaceBethelwww.bethelmaine.comFlagstaffAreaBusinessAssociation670-0808POBox134Eustiswww.eustismaine.comFranklinCountyChamber778-4215615WiltonRoadFarmingtonwww.ranklincountymaine.orgFryeburgBusinessAssociation441-8170POBox654Fryeburgwww.ryeburgbusiness.comGreaterBridgtonLakesRegionChamber647-3472101PortlandRoadBridgtonwww.mainelakeschamber.comJayLivermoreLivermoreFallsChamber897-6755POBox458LivermoreFallswww.jay-livermore-l.orgOxfordHillsChamberofCommerce743-22814WesternAvenueSouthPariswww.oxordhillsmaine.comRangeleyRegionChamber864-53646ParkRoadRangeleywww.rangeleymaine.comRiverValleyChamberofCommerce364-324110BridgeStreetRumordwww.rivervalleychamber.comSebagoLakesRegionChamber892-8265747RooseveltTrailWindhamwww.sebagolakeschamber.comclothingCarlisles364-258192CongressStreetRumordcontractorsCliffRoderickInc.632-5183297NorthBridgtonRoadBridgtonKBSBuildingSystems744-9053300ParkStreetSouthPariswww.kbs-homes.comSchiaviHomeBuilders539-9600754MainStreetOxordwww.schiavihomes.comcreditunionsOxfordFederalCreditUnion369-997654FairStreetNorwaywww.ocu.orgcupolasCedarMountainCupolas657-519141MainStreetNewGloucesterdiningCafNomad739-2249450MainStreetNorwaywww.caenomad.comCalzolaioPastaCo.645-9500284MainStreetSuite1Wiltonwww.calzolaiopasta.comCyndisDockside998-4351723MaineStreetPolandwww.dockside.meDraftHouse739-2989187MainStreetSouthPariswww.crazy8smaine.comLooneyMooseCaf246-79329MainStreetStrattonMauriceRestaurant743-2532109MainStreetSouthPariswww.mauricerestaurant.comSmilinMoosePublykHouseandTavern739-600610MarketSquareSouthPariswww.thesmilinmoosetavern.comSundayRiverBrewingCompany824-425329SundayRiverRoadBethelwww.sundayriverbrewpub.comeducationUniversityofMaine4-HCampLearningCenter665-206817ConservationLaneBryantPondwww.umaine.edubryantpondentertainMentBigAdventureCenter824-092912NorthRoadBethelwww.thebigadventurecenter.com 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