Bethel Living #31 Feb / March 2019

FREE • Issue 31 February / March 2019

Bethel LIVING

Sunday River Brewing Company & Savage Brother’s Country Store Sarah Miller

State of Maine Game Warden

Pine Tree Glass Art

Functional and Nonfunctional Glass Art Kate Carroll’s

Cause for Laughter

Cafe DiCocoa’s

Gentle Dining, an International Adventure

Anna Sysko’s Recipes

Moroccan Harira Soup, Labne & Charmoula

PLUS a Listing of Local Events

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Publisher’s Note Snow continues to pile up here in the Western Maine Mountains, much to our delight! Commerce is bustling in Bethel and all around us the various winter playgrounds offer a full gamut of recreational opportunities. It’s been a very good season for the skiers, ice fishers, snowshoers, sledders and riders.

Open this issue to learn about the happenings at the Sunday River Brewing Company, and check out the global provisions at the Savage Bros. Country Store. Find out what an average day is like for a Maine Game Warden. Let Anna Sysko and her friends treat you to superb international fare on Saturday nights with Gentle Dining. Come out to support a local family in need and Team Hailey Hugs by attending Kate Carroll’s ‘Cause for Laughter’. Stop in at Pine Tree Glass Art to see beautiful, artistic hand-blown water pipes and more, then try out some of our delicious winter recipes. Dig into the Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce local events calendar to find all the winter fun.

These sparkling, powdery white days are the ones we pine for during those other three seasons — grab your gear, live it, love it.

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Stew Mason started out at Commonwealth Brewing and Back Bay Brewing in Boston and has now been Brewmaster at SRBC since 1997, making a 25+ year career of playing with fermentation! With all new equipment, Stew is now canning and selling tasty styles of Stout, Red, Porter, 3 different IPAs, a Maibock and more. Seasonal specials rotate: the Ullrfest is flavored with oak and cherry, Hop Chronic Tonic IPA for the hop heads, the dry hopped Mountain Momma and Rapid River Wheat, which delivers a clove-banana fruity ester vibe. Check it all out at SRBC or wherever fine brews are sold.

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Sunday River Brewing Co.

Two brothers graduate from Telstar High in the early eighties, Rick before Ron because he’s older, and there are celebrations, because their family is duly proud. Rick does a stint in the Seabees — Ron a tour with the Air Force — they return to the area and buy the Boiler Room Restaurant in Bryant Pond from their parents; the young men are doing well, their family is duly proud. A couple years go by, the restaurant is converted into a beautiful house and Ron enjoys the work so he starts building more houses; Rick buys some heavy equipment and dives into site work. They construct many buildings locally, including the Irving gas station across from the Good Food Store. Then, they branch out around the state, working on infrastructure projects around the Forks, such as Northern Outdoors Adventure Resort but they miss Bethel, so they return and build more stuff and jump into real estate sales and open a steak house on the access road. Their family is duly proud and local people start to notice that the Savages are creating a lot of employment opportunities around Bethel.

Next, they buy the Sunday River Brewing Company, give it a first class makeover, turn the steak house into The Savage Bros. Country Store and expand into condo management and rentals. They are employing over 200 people, giving back to the community they love, business is booming, their family is duly proud — things could not get better, and then . . . along come the donuts! Of all the Savage’s many accomplishments, it may be Rick’s decision to buy a custom 4” dough cutter, enabling the production of donuts astonishingly larger than the common donut, that brings them the eminence they so clearly deserve. Picture triple-risen donuts embarked upon every midnight and put into the oven before the sun rises. Maple-bacon delights, bear paws, cinnamon buns, Boston cremes, lemon filled — all larger than life — that melt in your mouth and fly off the shelves.

IF you are lucky, there may be a box of dayolds for $5, a rare treat to bring home. Their family is now more than duly proud.

Savage Bros.

Country Store

It’s been four years since Rick and Ron and their wives bought the SRBC, and wow, have things changed. A total makeover with a beautiful new kitchen, new seating, a sturdy granite bar, a rebuilt deck and a menu that has evolved to please the palate makes this a very popular stop for breakfast, lunch and dinner all year round. Seating capacity tops 200 in the restaurant, and functions of 3040 fit comfortably in-house or out on the spacious deck during the warmer months.

With about 10 beers on tap, there’s something for everyone, all made right on premises by Brewmaster Stewart Mason. SRBC beers can be purchased at over 110 outlets and future plans include moving the brewery to a new building on site that will triple their capacity.

If you can make it past the donut selection in the entryway, order up the “Savage Hash”, a corned-beef dream come true, served up in a skillet with potatoes, eggs cooked any way you like and toast.

FMI on SRBC call 207-824-4253 and visit them at sundayriverbrewingcompany.com FMI on Savage Brother’s Country Store call 207-824-4044 and visit them on Facebook.com/Savage-Bros-Country-Store The Savage Bros. Country Store, just a hop, skip and jump down the access road opened about three years ago and offers local and global provisions with 8,000 to 9,000 items in stock, many of which are European. Fresh seafood appears regularly, and a new salad bar, in-house soups and chowders, specialty meats, cheeses and more are available right on your way up to or coming back from Sunday River.

So, if you are in the Bethel area and you want to buy a house, sell a house, rent or build a house, provision a house or get out of the house for a delectable meal you can thank the Savage brothers for a host of quality options.

And ya, there’s also the donuts . . . d

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Sarah Miller

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ith more than 2,500 sworn police officers working for almost 150 different law enforcement agencies across the Sate of Maine, there are a great deal of overlapping regional and operational responsibilities.

The State Police, County Sheriffs, and a host of Municipal Officers patrol the 47,000 miles of roads in Maine’s 23 cities, 432 towns and 34 plantations. Certainly a lot of territory — but the 125 men and women of the Game Warden Service are the folks primarily responsible for enforcing the rules and regulations on the 6,000 lakes and ponds scattered around the state, as well as covering over

14,000 miles of snowmobile trails and all the wild terrain accessed by hunters and hikers in between — essentially every square mile of the state.

Game Wardens must complete 18 weeks of Basic Law Enforcement Training at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vasselboro — as do all prospective law enforcement candidates in the state, helping to build relationships across agencies.

Next, Game Wardens undergo another 12 weeks of classes that focus on boating, snowmobile and ATV law enforcement, fishing and hunting regulations, search and rescue, and several other areas

of study at the Advanced Game Warden Academy. Finally, before new Game Wardens are assigned to their own area, they complete Field Training, which means

doing all the work — patrolling, writing citations and investigating complaints — with the supervision and support of an experienced Game Warden.

Game Warden Sarah Miller was sworn in six years ago, in January of 2012, finished her training and went to work in Charleston, Maine where there is a lot of game and a lot of hunting. Three years ago, when a position in the Bethel sector opened up she applied because she has loved the area since her stint as a Sunday River snowmaker.

Growing up in Bar Harbor and laboring as a trail builder for the Youth Conservation Corps was her first exposure to working outdoors.

Her next job as a retail clerk seemed pale and dreary, cementing her preference for working in the wilderness.

Sarah puts in roughly 40 hours per week with a regular cycle of 24-hour on-call intervals. She and six other Game Wardens cover an area that spans from Lewiston over to Fryeburg on the NH border, stretching north up to Andover. The towns in her own

personal district are Greenwood, Woodstock, Bethel, Gilead, Newry, Hanover and Riley TWP. Saturdays, when outdoor enthusiasts fill the woods, are the busiest days, usually a 12 hour stint working 8-10 hours around a long midday break. Snowmobile activity in the Bethel region can create issues since so many properties are closed to riding. Faced with a dead end, some sledders will head out into no man’s land without permission.

Sometimes land owners complain of property damage, and the job includes a good deal of mediation and land owner relations. Sarah always has a snowmobile in her truck, and spends quite a bit of time checking sled registrations and the alcohol consumption of operators.

Spring and Summer bring monitoring of fishermen on the Androscoggin, which has many special regulations. No worms or multi-hook artificial lures are allowed, flies and artificial lures with single hooks are allowed, but need to be regulated. And large flotillas with alcohol consumption concerns are becoming more of a

worry. Search and rescue work with the Mahoosuc Mountain Rescue Team of Chris Hayward and Bob Baribeau crops up about 8 times per year. In the Fall bear hunting is heavily regulated, where bait sites without permission are sometimes found.

Land owner respect is the biggest issue for Sarah as it determines where we can all play. Safety is a huge worry as well, with helmet wearing and alcohol consumption being top priorities. Luckily, her interactions with the majority of folks are very civil and things, for the most part, go quite smoothly.

We are all very fortunate to have Sarah keeping the peace in our woods. d

FMI visit maine.gov/ if&w with a page for Career Opportunities as well as other information. Call the Maine State Police Office in Augusta to reach your closest Game Game Warden at 207-624-7076.

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A Gallery of Functional and Nonfunctional Glass Art Pine Tree Glass in Bethel, Maine

by Cheryl Gillespie

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ine Tree Glass is a “must see to believe” type of place. At this unique smoke and vape supply store owner Brent Badone displays beautiful, fascinating and colorful glass creations from forty-five different artists. The diverse display of functional art work, exhibited behind protective glass due to its value and fragility, has non-functional pieces sprinkled in for variety. If Brent is in the store, be prepared to find out all about this incredible form of glass blowing, the artists who do it and the many places their work is on view and for sale.

Many of the glass artists live and create in Maine as Brent likes to support local businesses. One popular artist, Brian Owoc of KGB Glass in Portland was working at a Dunkin’ Donuts’ when he decided to try his hand at glass blowing in 1998. His trademark pieces are fun and colorful donut shaped pipes and pendants, reasonably priced at around $200. Brian was recently featured on the WSCH television show 207 to talk about his art.

On the higher end of the price range, Brent displays the work of Dave Colton, or D.C, as he calls his longtime friend from Massachusetts. Starting his glass blowing career in 1995, D.C. deals in elegant, abstract, borosilicate (thermal shock resistant) glass designs. His pipes, pendants and dabbers are delicate and beautiful.

D.C.’s ‘purple bear’ creation, on sale for $8,500, is a piece one would probably choose to display, not use.

D.C. also bases many creations on characters from Dr. Suess’ literature, such as a facetious looking red fish.

His work has been well received in the glass art field with displays at both the prestigious Corning Museum of Glass in the Finger Lakes Wine Country of upstate

New York and in the delightful Dr. Seuss Museum in Springfield, Massachusetts.

The most affordable glass pieces in the store are the $20 pipes, while the priciest item is a $9,200 glass grow light. Brent uses the glass art as a draw to entice shoppers in for exposure to his many hemp related nonTHC offerings. From buds to concentrates to CBD products, these medicinally efficacious substances are known to help with such problems as anxiety, seizures and irritable bowel syndrome. One popular item is the gram-sized concentrate from a supplier out of Gray, known for quality control, which is used to relieve pain

from arthritis and other diseases causing inflammation and discomfort. Brent offers isolates that are scentless and thus discrete. A great deal has been written about the use of hemp products to alleviate problems associated with cancer. In fact, the federal government, in a bi-partisan move, recently passed an 867 billion dollar farm bill that includes a provision to increase the growth and supply of these legal products, which are becoming more popular as alternatives to the use of traditional pharmaceuticals.

Pine Tree Glass also offers Juul products, but Brent has purposely downplayed the Juul stuff that appeals to youngsters. He and his staff scrutinize buyers’ ages (as they do with all their product sales) and promote this item as an alternative to smoking cigarettes with an emphasis on cessation. Logo wear decorates the walls in the store as well. Caps and tee shirts with artists’ brands are popular with skaters and snowboarders. KBG glass logo wear, for instance, is bright and colorful, standing out with dazzling donut emblems.

Although Brent grew up in Massachusetts, he has

family ties in Central Maine. Referring, obviously, to our population, Mainers often opine, “It’s a small state.” Brent and this Bethel Living writer laughed upon finding out that his mother Katherine graduated two years ahead of me as a Winslow Black Raider. His maternal grandparents lived and worked as retailers in Winslow. Brent has had his store for five years now — the first two years on the Parkway and now at 284 Mayville Road on Route 2. His wife Jessica runs a fabulous beverage outlet next door in the same building. Both these young, enthusiastic shop owners are dedicated to supporting local suppliers who practice sustainability and eco-friendly habits. Brent’s store hours are Monday through Thursday, from 11am to 6pm. Fridays’ hours are 11am to 7pm. Saturday and Sunday, the store is open from 10am to 5pm. It is definitely worth a stop at the store to view the incredible glass artwork.

Pine Tree Glass products can also be found online at pinetreeglassart.com or via email at pinetreeglassart@ gmail.com, or one can call and talk with Brent at 207-824-0280. d

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he American penchant for speed has insinuated itself into every crevice of our daily existence to such an extent that it’s hard to recall how life felt without the gas pedal pressed to the mat. Driving faster, then eating faster, then communicating faster . . . working, playing, studying — finish this task and move on to the next! Back in the early 90’s — those simpler days when our pockets didn’t vibrate every three minutes — Cathi DiCocco was working as a server in restaurants around Bethel and noticed that the fast food ethos was beginning to creep into even the most upscale dining experience. Folks arrived, ate and left without slowing down to savor their food or the satisfaction of transforming a meal into a banquet. She decided to change this speedy transaction by creating Gentle Dining, an intimate series of dinner parties where guests could linger, meet new people and learn

something about different foods from around the world as their meal was being prepared.

Now celebrating its 25th year, Gentle Dining has, through its deliciously long history, converted hundreds of happy diners into regular attendees at the 3-month gastronomic festival of scrumptious dinners from around the world, taking place every Saturday night from January to March. This year’s feasts derive from the food traditions of Italy, Morocco, India & Nepal, Peru, Greece, Turkey, Syria & Lebanon, Ethiopia, Sicily, Mexico, Thailand and France. Doors open at 6:30 and the potlatch begins at 6:45 as appetizers appear on tables. At 7 the staff is introduced, followed by a short presentation about the country of origin, how and why the inhabitants eat what is being offered and other influences on the food choices for that evening. Chefs Anna

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Sysko and Mattie Rose Templeton – who plan the menu, gather ingredients, and prepare the meal – often emerge from the kitchen to impart details about each dish, and how diners can use some of her techniques at home.

Tables arrayed in the dining area of the stately Victorian house seat 35 diners in way that encourages interaction and fun. The price is $63 per person plus tax and gratuity, and guests bring their own beer or wine with openers and glasses available at the table. Almost always, there is an appetizer, soup, salad, main course and dessert. Sometimes there is a cheese course, and there is always something to drink at the end, such as a tea or coffee, a mango lassi or whatever is local to the land being celebrated.

Gentle Dining is a stress-free experience designed to ritualize and praise food, allowing guests the time and space to pause and enjoy good conversation with the regulars that return every year, as well as those just passing through on vacation. Come in and tarry awhile with Anna, Cathi, Mattie, Lyndsey and Zack. Make a reservation to enjoy the culinary delights of this meticulous homage celebrating the multitudes of earth and all the wonderful food they eat.

Take a respite from haste to feed your body and soul at Gentle Dining in Bethel, your stomach will thank you and so will your heart. d

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The slate of comedians is set, all the fantastically valuable auction items are lined up and the Loose Boots Lounge up to Mt Abram is gonna be transformed into the funniest place in Oxford County come March 16th, when Kate Carroll, founder of Cause for Laughter, kicks off her celebration of generosity and mirth for the 6th year. This rambunctious, adults only evening has become the late winter event for all the cabin feverish, snow blinded denizens of the western Maine mountains who are ready to let down their hair and open their purses for a really good cause.

In addition to Kate, this year’s comedy lineup includes Johnny Ater, a Cause for Laughter regular and face contortion specialist with a bag full of stories about his colorful Maine friends. Next up, Nellie Coes from the Bath/Brunswick area, a featured performer on Nick at Night’s “Search for the Funniest Mom”, she performs all around southern Maine and coproduces a podcast series with her “ex” entitled Happily DeMarried.

Hailey Hugs provides funding to local hospitals, facilities and research clinics, while backing legislative efforts to increase childhood cancer awareness.

In addition to Hailey Hugs, this gala night of comedy will also provide financial assistance for two little girls in Bethel who recently lost their 29 year old mother to breast cancer. Six year old Jocelyn and her three year old sister Lyanna were adopted by their grandparents, but, adding to their heartbreak, subsequently lost their grandfather after he suffered a bad fall.

The live auction, emceed by Steve Etheridge, has some awesome items, including: freestyle coaching with Chris Brooks, two nights at a 5-star hotel, a vintage painting from Hailey Deitemier, a one week stay in a Jordan Hotel penthouse, site work from Cross Excavation, hand-knit sweaters, a lap quilt, gift certificates from Rooster’s Roadhouse and 22 Broad Street, multiple trail signs, a pair of skis, a $200 tent rental, a carving

by Ken Irons of Mt Abram, two US Olympic Ski Team medic jackets, and much, much more. A ticket auction and 50/50 raffle will give attendees a couple more ways to go home with some great merch whlle helping to support this year’s beneficiaries.

Kate’s goal is to provide a break for folks to laugh, join together and support these good causes. Tickets to Cause for Laughter are $25 per person and include a free voucher for a Team Hailey Hugs Childhood Cancer Maine license plate, made possible by a donor who gave Hailey Hugs a gift to cover the purchase of the plates. d

Hailey Hugs is a non-profit charitable organization that champions Childhood Cancer prevention and treatment, awarding grants directly to families living with the financial strain of cancer therapy. In addition to financial support for families,

FMI on Hailey Hugs visit haileyhugs.org and visit Cause for Laughter on Facebook

FMI on Cause for Laughter - Ticket sales can be purchased at Rooster’s Roadhouse, questions can be answered by Kate Carroll at 207-595-2841

Recipes from Anna Sysko of Café DiCocoa & Gentle Dining

Moroccan Harira Soup

Labne

This is definitively the national soup of Morocco and boasts deep historical culinary roots. Preparing this recipe is simple, and comes together easily. Bright flavors of lemon and cilantro finish this hearty and satisfying soup, but you can really dress it up with the optional Labne & Charmoula!

Greek-style thick strained yogurt you can make at home! We make labne from our cafe-made yogurt often so we can stir it into Harira and other soups at Gentle Dining. Its so deliciously thick and creamy that it lends well to desserts, too! Just spoon some fresh local honey over top and add some sweet cherries or stewed wild blueberries to make a decadent breakfast or dessert.

1. In large soup pot over medium heat, saute until translucent:

1. Setup a bowl with a fine strainer basket set over top. Make sure there is at least 3 inches from the bottom of the strainer to the bottom of the bowl to make room for the whey.

• 2 cups diced onions • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil or butter 2. Add and saute 1 minute, or until fragrant:

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4 cloves Garlic, minced 1 tbsp Ginger, fresh minced or dried 1 tsp Black Pepper 2 tsp Tumeric powder 2 tsp Cumin, preferably toasted and freshly ground

• 1 tsp Coriander, see above • ¼ tsp Harissa chili paste, or Cayenne (or more to taste!)

• 2 tsp Cinnamon 3. Add and saute until juices bubble, (aroma will be amazing!):

• 1 28-oz can diced Fire Roasted Tomatoes • ½ cup Carrots, small dice • ½ cup Celery, small dice 4. Then, add:

• 1 cup Brown or Green Lentils, rinsed and checked for stones

• 1 cup Red Lentils, rinsed and checked for stones • 1 cup Chick Peas, cooked • Water to cover plus a little extra 5. Simmer until lentils are cooked.

Take off heat and add:

• Kosher Salt, to taste • ½ cup chopped fresh Cilantro and/or Parsley • Juice of 1 Lemon

2. Line the strainer basket with 3 wide coffee filters, overlapping to cover without gaps.

3. Place 1 quart yogurt onto the coffee filters and let sit about 6 hours, in the refrigerator. The whey will drain from the yogurt and the result will be a thick and creamy yogurt. Put into a jar and use as needed.

4. Save the nutritious protein-rich whey for any variety of uses: for soaking grains like oats or other porridge, replace water or milk with it in baking, replace the water of your favorite drink mix with it, or freeze it for a later use.

Charmoula There is a pesto-like condiment in nearly every kitchen across the world that delivers a bright and herby flavor punch to any recipe it’s used in.

Moroccan Charmoula is one of our favorites because of it’s addition of cumin and green chile pepper. To toast cumin, just heat a try skillet and pour in seeds. Stir until fragrant and browned. Take out immediately, let cool and then grind in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.

1. In a food processor, pulse until combined:

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2 cups chopped cilantro 2 cups chopped parley 1 tbsp toasted and ground cumin seeds 2 cloves garlic ½-1 jalapeno pepper 1 tsp salt (or more to taste) Juice from ½ lemon

2. While food processor it running, add in a stream: ¾ cup your favorite extra-virgin olive oil 3. Carefully scrape charmoula into a jar and lick the spatula.

Maybe you want it on your omelette tomorrow? Smear it on your next sandwich? Just eat it with a spoon?

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Local Events

Deanne Bodemer

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

by Deanne Bodemer

ONGOING EVENTS: Feb 2: Chef Summit Sunday River. Presented by Sunday River and O’Maine Studios, the 4th annual Chef Summit Grand Tasting brings 12 top chefs from Maine, New England, and around the world to the mountains of Maine for a culinary event.

This year attendees will experience an international infusion of flavor. sundayriver. com, 800-543-2754 Feb. 2: Snowmaggedon Fat Bike Race Bethel Village Trails. Start time 9:50am for the longer course of 12-16 miles and start time of 10am for the shorter course of 6-8 miles. Partnering with Barker Mountain Bikes and The Bethel Inn Resort, this race offers excellently groomed trails, prizes and after-race party with lunch and beer at The Millbrook Tavern. mahoosucpathways. org, 207-824-6276 Feb. 8-10: White Out Weekend (WOW) Sunday River. WOW is all about stellar skiing and riding, special events, including a themed party, fireworks, and après-ski socials, all hosted by Sunday River Resort in association with The OutRyders, New England’s largest GLBTQ ski and snowboard club. sundayriver.com, 800-543-2754 Feb. 10: Flying Moose Classic XC Ski Race Bethel Village Trails. This annual Nordic ski favorite hosted by the Bethel Outing Club features two lengths: 20km and 10km, as well as a 2.5km youth race. The 20km race is part of the Zak and Club Cup Series. bethelouting.org. 207-214-8357 Feb. 16-24: Maine & Massachusetts School Vacation Week Sunday River. Trail conditions are at their peak and the whole week is stacked with fun on and off the slopes. Plus, the lights stay on all week for night skiing and special evening performances. sundayriver.com, 800-543-2754 Feb. 16-24: Maine & Massachusetts School Vacation Week Mt. Abram Ski Resort. Activities all week long include a torchlight parade, Wild West Wednesday, Fitch-Gilpatrick Memorial Race, ski club auction, family events, and more. mtabram.com, 207-875-5000 Mar. 1-3: Camp No Limits Sunday River. Maine Adaptive Sports & Rec-

reation hosts a 3-day camp in partnership with the No Limits Foundation for individuals with limb loss. maineadaptive.org, 800-639-7770.

Mar. 2-3: WABAC Weekend & Superbowl Brunch Mt. Abram Ski Resort. Rock to 80’s music, syncro skiing, Sunday’s Superbowl Brunch, and much more! mtabram.com, 207-875-5000 Mar. 6-8: Mono-Ski Training Clinic Sunday River. Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation hosts a 3-day clinic for mono-skiers. Clinics are taught by skilled mono-skiers, with the goal of improving individual skiing ability and comfort level in all aspects of the sport. New this year – a training clinic for youth ages 9-15. maineadaptive.org, 800-639-7770 Mar. 8: Red Friday Military Appreciation Day Mt. Abram Ski Resort.

Apres ski in Loose Boots Lounge. mtabram.com, 207-875-5000 Mar. 8-10: NENSA’s (New England Nordic Ski Association) U16 Championships Bethel Village Trails. These races are the highlight of

the season for New England and New York’s fastest U-16’s (14-15yr olds).

community members join together to raise money in support of Maine

Approximately 230 skiers come together to compete as state teams, with

Adaptive’s year-round adaptive sports programming. Mark your calen-

each state fielding their fastest 24 boys and 24 girls. This event typically

dars and join the fun! Start a team, register for the race, or donate today.

sees top skiers from other regions in the US as well as Canada. They com-

maineadaptive.org, 207-824-2440

pete in distance, sprint and relay races over the course of 3 days. Saturday night they celebrate together at an awards dinner. mahoosucpathways.

Mar. 29-30: World Pro Ski Tour Sunday River. Welcome world-class ski-

org/Bethel-Village, 207-824-6276 (winter)

ers from Olympic, World Cup, and NCAA competitions! Want to race with them? Alpine athletes over the age of 18 may register to race. Dual alpine

Mar. 14: Legends of Maine GS Race Mt. Abram Ski Resort. Giant Sla-

racing and other events held on Locke Mountain and near Barker Lodge.

lom Race for skiers 50 years of age and older. Age categories 50-59, 60-69

sundayriver.com, 800-543-2754

and 70+. Medals and prizes awarded. Registration at Snow Sports Desk is from 9am to noon. This inaugural Legends Race is a fund raiser for the Ski

Mar. 30: Spring Après Concert #1 Sunday River. Celebrate the first of

Museum of Maine. skimuseumofmaine.org

two Spring Après Concerts featuring live music slopeside at South Ridge along with a barbecue and family-friendly fun. sundayriver.com, 800-543-

Mar. 16: Western Maine Fly Fishing Expo Gould Academy Field

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House. Fishing guides and outfitters, camps, retail vendors, fishing presentations and seminars, videos, fly tying competitions, outdoor authors

Mar. 30: Pass Holder Appreciation & Whitegrass Festival Mt. Abram

and artists, a casting area to test drive new rods, kids’ fly tying bench, a

Ski Resort. Celebrating our Mt. Abram community, friends and family!

silent auction, raffles with prizes drawn every hour. mollyockettu.org

mtabram.com, 207-875-5000

Mar. 16-17: 24 Hour Charity Challenge Sunday River. Help Sunday

Mar. 31: Eat The Heat Chili Cookoff Sunday River. Join us for the

River raise money in their first ever charity challenge. sundayriver.com,

best chili around during the Eat the Heat Cook Off. Local restaurants

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and hometown heroes will compete to make sure your taste buds sing.

A panel of celebrity judges will determine who wins Best Chili, while you

Mar. 23: 34th Annual Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation Ski-A-Thon

vote for People’s Choice. sundayriver.com, 800-543-2754

Sunday River. Hundreds of skiers, riders, volunteers, participants, and

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