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What’s NEW in Bethel?

One of the intriguing and endearing things about Bethel is the constant push to create new and interesting businesses to serve our visitors and deepen the life experiences of our residents. It seems as though we never run out of things to see and do in this small western Maine town, and this season brings us several new examples of our communal push to succeed. Join BL in supporting these new local businesses.

The Savage Brother’s Country Store Bethel Living got Rick Savage to sit for a moment and talk about the new Savage Brother’s Country Store in the former Black Diamond Steakhouse building on the Sunday River Road in Bethel.

BL: Wow, Rick! It’s gorgeous in here! How did this all come about?

RS: Well, we were going to build a store over at the Sunday River Brewpub, but then we realized we were competing with ourselves with the Black Diamond Steakhouse right next door.

The crowds at the Brewpub gave us an opportunity to convert the Steakhouse into a fully functional country market that will serve the community by bringing exciting new products into the area.

BL: It happened so fast! It was like magic!

RS: We had about ten guys here every day for a few weeks to get ready for the skier traffic. Now we’re open and business is great!

BL: And you’re going to be open year-round! Tell me about your inventory . . .

RS: Our focus is primarily on Maine produce and products, secondly on New England foods and supplies and thirdly bringing in European delights such as chocolates and cheeses.

We have grass-fed lamb from Iceland, Kobe beef from Japan and we’re dry-aging our own Porter House Angus steaks.

Soon we’ll have rotissary chicken.

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foods together with super fresh local produce.

RS: Maine Shellfish is supplying everything fresh and in season — lobster and so, so much more. If someone wants an entire prime rib cooked to order we can do that. Any specialty food you might want — just ask and we’ll do our best to get whatever you need. We’ll be doing pizza and grocery delivery soon and we’ll have sandwiches and pasta in the cooler ready to go. The upstairs is going to be a country hard goods store with jackets, boots, frying pans, shovels, socks, kitchenware and miscellaneous items that just can’t be found around here.

BL: Your new store is beautiful and the food quality looks amazing! Nice job, Savage Brothers!

FMI Call the Savage Brother’s Country Store at 207824-4044 • Hours are 7am-9pm on weekdays, and 10pm or later if busy on weekends. email us at savagecountrystore@gmail.com

Brian’s On Main St.

on December 9th to an immediately busy season. It’s everything they have wished for and more!

From 2008 until last September Brian & Jess Nichols owned and operated Brian’s Bistro at the Hotel Harris in Rumford. Fortunately for our area, Jess & Brian had their eye on Bethel as a potential location for their newest venture. When a perfect spot became available in the fall, they jumped at the chance and quickly made it their own, opening

The new decor is delightful and welcoming with a menu featuring less pub food than their former establishment. Upscale entrees include fresh steaks and seafood, pasta dishes, delicious appetizers and desserts all made on premise. They offer local Maine microbrews, cocktails and martinis, specialty drinks like the popular Coco Snowball and a Bethel LIVING | BethelLiving.com

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selection of wines that you won’t find in other establishments around town. Brian’s seats 50 with space for an additional 10 at the bar. Come spring, Brian’s is expecting to be open for lunch service.

Best sellers on the menu include “Haddock Mediterranean” which is prepared with olives, roasted red peppers, artichokes, spinach and feta served over rice pilaf, as well as “Scallops Romesco” — pan seared scallops served over risotto — there is also a delicious spinach-artichoke dip, and fresh PEI mussels in white wine and garlic

Farmer’s Market & Taps Over the past decade the importance of “knowing where your food comes from” has become increasingly significant and many chefs and restaurants have capitalized on this idea to create healthy, tasty cuisine. Now Bethel can boast a new eatery based on this appealing concept with the opening of Farmer’s Market & Taps on the Parkway Road. Felicia Dumont, who grew up in Bethel, returned to the area about a year ago with a likeminded partner — Quinton Stevens-Palmer — to establish not only a restaurant in town, but also a farm and wellness center located in East Bethel.

These two young entrepreneurs believe Bethel has a large and growing demand for healthy organic foods and they want to support themselves as well as their dreams by building a farm to sustainably provision their cafe-style restaurant. The foods on their menu are very different than other places in town, with a 100% organic and paleo focus. There are vegan and gluten-free options, gourmet sandwiches, tempting

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butter. Homemade desserts include cheesecakes, apple crostada (an individual tart-like pie) and flourless chocolate torte (gluten-free).

Brian’s is located at 43 Main Street in Bethel, and is closed on Tuesdays, and open from 4-9pm on all other days.

FMI visit brainsbethel.com or call 207-824-1007

soups, wholesome smoothies and fresh juices. All the food is prepared on-site and made from scratch. Prepared with mostly avocado oil and energizing ingredients, the meals are delicious and healthy. The beer and wine menu is varied and unique, but it is the fresh kombucha on tap that really makes the taps area special. A slightly alcoholic fermented tea, kombucha is a great way to introduce diverse enzymes, amino acids, polyphenols and various other organic acids into one’s diet.

The comfortable decor is grounded in recycled wood, corrugated roofing and a front wall of glass filled with ivy and pillows on long benches. It’s a casual environment that stays open Wednesday thru Monday for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Friday and Saturday nights will feature higher end small plates with many different options to share, encouraging communal dining with friends and family.

At the Farmer’s Market & Taps, the draft beers are 100% Maine sourced, and as craft as you can get. Their selection consists of unique beers that are hard-to-find elsewhere on draft, including barrel aged beers, sours and wild ales, and limited releases. They even have permanent lines for both Maine Beer Company and the illusive Bissell Brothers. Their pairing events are really quite special; for every event, they choose a few of the best beers from the brewery chosen to be showcased, and perfectly pair those beers with an incredible selection of courses from their kitchen. Additionally, they bring in local musicians to help create what becomes a paring experience like no other.

Open every day but Tuesday, on the Parkway in Bethel, the Farmer’s Market and Taps is open from 7am to 8pm FMI farmersmarketandtaps.com 207-824-3272

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Paws Inn, Pun Intended There are many lovely hotels and inns in Bethel, but the Paws Inn is the only one that is designed for the comfort and entertainment of traveling dogs. And by happy chance there are beds for dog owners too. Paws Inn is set in an 1860’s farmhouse standing elegantly on a hill overlooking picturesque mountains to the south. A large building with a quaint attached barn, entry to the Inn is gained through a glassed-in porch filled with rocking chairs, books and games. Inside the front door a country kitchen stretches into the house with a wood stove, two refrigerators — one for guests’ use — and a sideboard always stocked with goodies.

Breakfast is served and kitchen privileges are available at any time. Guests are welcome to prepare meals, then dine at a large table in the dining/living room area off the kitchen or take meals to their rooms. All rooms have private baths and comfortable beds with toasty bed pads under the countrystyle covers. Boot warmers are available for wet hiking or ski boots . . . so people actually fare pretty well at Paws Inn. But let’s talk about the dogs now. Ever walked by a car in the parking lot at Sunday River Ski Resort and felt a pang of sympathy for a dog left behind? Have you yourself ever resorted to leaving your canine buddy in a car because you thought there was no alternative? If you stay at Paws Inn, both you and your pet can have a great day. Dogs have the run of the downstairs at the Inn and are also welcome to stay in the rooms upstairs if they are used to being alone during the day. Crates are available and your dog will be checked on periodically.

Social dogs can run and play with other dogs in the 2,000 square foot fenced-in yard behind the barn. Dog sitting services for day trippers, locals and people staying at other places in the area ensure that the daily dog pack has plenty to yelp about.

Owner Carolyn Bailey and her loyal canine co-host Kip are busy all day keeping dogs happy at the Paws Inn. Getting Carolyn to sit down and talk is a difficult task. At least a half dozen hounds of various sizes vied for attention and

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Carolyn frequently acts as referee to a rambunctious horde while letting dogs in and out from the outdoor play area.

In loving, patient tones she takes time to talk to the pups and gives reassurance to the pets. Sanitation is no problem as she quickly cleans up any accidents. Owners must have proof of updated vaccinations and be sure their dogs are flea free. Kip, a gorgeous older Collie mix with a sweet face and soulful eyes is an easier interviewee. He is happy to warm a stranger’s feet on cold winter days, except for when he is needed to calm the canine crowd. Carolyn claims he is a big help.

Carolyn grew up in Atlanta, but lived as an adult in many other places. She traveled to New England years ago when her sister was looking at college choices and fell in love with the region. Some years back she tired of working at a casino in Nevada and traveled east to stay with friends in New Hampshire. For about six months, her friends helped her look around for a destination area that was inviting to active travelers. She found the farm on Route 26 in Bethel and has been happily running Paws Inn for the past fourteen years. Winter is her busiest season, so make plans early to ensure that you and your best pal have a great time in Bethel.

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TIMBER CREEK VILLAGE

TIMBER CREEK VILLAGE Located only minutes from the Bethel village, Timber Creek Subdivision has mountain views of Sunday River Ski Resort and the White Mountains. Lots range in size from 1.47 acres to 3.37 acres.

Lot boundaries were strategically placed to provide privacy to each homesite. Driveways are roughed in, building envelopes have been cleared, lots have been surveyed and soil tested.

Nice neighborhood with underground power, paved roads, stone walls, split rail fencing. Direct snowmobile access – close to ski resorts, golfing and all area recreation.

Build Packages Builder packages available in a wide price range. We’d be happy to meet with you to discuss building possibilities.

207-824-2771 | MahoosucRealty.com 16 Parkway, Bethel ME 04217 For More Information call Savage Contracting 207-357-1093

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6th Annual Western Maine Fly Fishing Expo Saturday March 18, 2017

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Performance Massage is owned and operated by Becca Duclos, who brings to her table over 20 years of experience. Becca welcomes the challenge of helping clients work through sprains, strains and injuries to focus on a strong recovery. She does some of her best work on athletes with a range of treatment options including: deep tissue massage, sports massage, myofascial release, Swedish massage, trigger point and kinesio taping, neuromuscular techniques and craniosacral massage. She loves the challenge of post-surgery recovery.

Becca delves into the clinical aspects of problem solving, comparing the human body to a remarkably complex machine. Using her experience working in a chiropractic office and rich education in anatomy, she works with the body as a whole to keep everything running smoothly. She also offers stretching education beyond the massage table, creating the self-awareness necessary to understand how problems arise and how they can be avoided.

reduce the size of pores, eliminate fine lines and help clear acne. Most facials take about an hour and start with a 2-step cleansing process, exfoliation and extractions if needed, followed by a facial massage, a mask that varies for each client and an intensive moisturizing process.

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Penni can also apply manicures and pedicures from OPI Gel and Jessica Gelerations in about 30-45 minutes. Penni is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 9-5:30, Tuesdays by appointment only, Fridays noon-6, and Saturdays 9-6. FMI call Penni at 207-357-9211 Performance Massage and Skin Cayer are located at 16 Parkway, Unit 4, in Bethel

Performance Massage is open every day but Sunday with walk-ins welcomed on most days. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays are super-flexible, with Mondays and Fridays by appointment only.

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33 Cross Street • PO Box 69 • Bethel, ME 04217 (207) 824-2139 • 1-800-858-2139 Fax: (207) 824-3554

www.westernmainesupply.com

wild teas W

inter teas offer vital sources of nutrients while warming hands and hearts. Forage and enjoy these two lovely wild teas during winter months and you will be rewarded with medicinal benefits as well as a toasty glow!

Fresh twigs of either black birch (Betula lent) or yellow birch (Betula alleghaniensis) can be easily identified by scratching a section of bark and smelling to identify a wintergreen scent and flavor. Brewing this tea requires a large number of twigs for a long steeping time in simmering water. Do not boil the water so as to conserve the vapors that impart the characteristic aroma and flavor.

Teas can be made all year long from the needles of our native White

Pine (Pinus strobes) after stripping the needles from their twigs, try to remove the papery sheath from the needle base. The piney flavor is strong, use only 1-2 teaspoons of chopped needles per pint of water.

This water should be boiled and steeped for about three minutes before straining the needles away. It tastes much like a regular black tea and contains high levels of Vitamin A and even higher levels of Vitamin C. Euell Gibbons claimed to achieve a “feeling of great virtue� after consuming pine needle tea. Some folks claim it has immune system boosting qualities, is a cancer fighter and was an essential winter tonic for our early settlers.

Even in the darkest of times and in the most desolate of places, nourishment can be found by those who look.

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• Italian Cured Meats & Cheeses

• Sub Menu • Fresh Seafood

• In-house Baked Breads, Cookies & Whoopie Pies

• Hand-Cut Angus Steaks • Hormone & Antibiotic-Free Deli Meats

• Specialty Sodas

Products from Maine, New England and All Over the World

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Photo Credit: Carol Savage Photography

Local Events

by Jessie Seymour Perkins

ONGOING WINTER EVENTS

for a torchlight parade slope-side! The Mountain will be open Monday & Tuesday 207-875-5000, www.mtabram.com.

Feb. 3-5: White Out Weekend Sunday River Resort – Sunday River

Feb. 17-25: Maine & Massachusetts School Vacation Week Sunday

is proud to host White Out Weekend

River Resort – Trail conditions are at their peak and the whole week is

(WOW) in association with The OutRy-

stacked with fun on and off the slopes for kids of all ages. Plus, the lights

ders, New England’s largest GLBTQ

stay on all week for night skiing and special evening performances. 800-

ski and snowboard club. WOW is all

543-2754, www.sundayriver.com.

about stellar skiing and riding with friends, special events, and parties,

Feb. 22: Ice Cream Social Mt. Abram Ski Area – 207-875-5000, www.

including a themed party, fireworks,

mtabram.com.

and après-ski socials. 800-543-2754, www.sundayriver.com.

Feb 23: Open Mic & Shagadee Ramblers Mount Abram Ski Area – Come listen to great music! 6pm – 9pm. Mt. Abram Ski Area – 207-875-

Feb. 4: Maine State White Grass

5000, www.mtabram.com.

Festival Mt. Abram Ski Area – The only bluegrass festival on snow in Maine! Expect to dance to some of the

Feb 25: Mount Abram Ski Club Auction Mount Abram Ski Area – 5pm

finest bluegrass in New England. 207-875-5000, www.mtabram.com.

to Closing. Mt. Abram Ski Area, 207-875-5000, www.mtabram.com.

Feb. 4: Flying Moose Classic technique, mass start xc ski race at Gould

Mar. 4: Wild West Festival Mt. Abram Ski Area - Calling all cowboys

Academy’s Pine Hill Competition Trails. 7.5 km or 22km timed races.

and cowgirls! Back by popular demand, the Wild West Festival is a great

Youth/Bill Koch League events too. 207-824-4099, www.bethelouting.org.

way to celebrate spring skiing. Activities throughout the day include the Baxter Cowboy 5K, live music, BBQ, cowboy & cowgirl ski race, and a

Feb. 11: Full Moon Hike Mount Abram Ski Area - A Mt. Abram tradi-

mechanical bull! 207-875-5000, www.mtabram.com.

tion. At 5pm, your skis will be transported to the top so you can enjoy the hike and then ski/ride to the bottom, all by the light of the moon.

Mar. 8-10: Mono-Ski Training Camp - Maine Adaptive Sports & Rec-

207-875-5000, www.mtabram.com.

reation hosts a free 3-day clinic for mono-skiers at Sunday River. Clinics are taught by skilled mono-skiers, with the goal of improving individual

Feb. 14: Couple’s Valentine’s Peak Dinner Sunday River Resort – Ride

skiing ability and comfort level in all aspects of the sport. New this year

the Chondola to the mid-mountain peak lodge for an unforgettable din-

– a training clinic for youth ages 9-15. 207-824-2440/800-639-7770, www.

ing experience. Date subject to change. 800-543-2754, www.sundayriver.

maineadaptive.org

com.

Mar. 18: Western Maine Fly Fishing Expo - 9am to 4pm at the Bethel Feb. 19: Torchlight Parade and Spaghetti Dinner Mt. Abram Ski Area

Inn Conference Center. Fishing guides, camps, retail vendors, fishing

- Start off vacation week with a torchlight parade and all-you-can-eat

videos, fly tying competitions, outdoor authors, and artists, prize drawings

spaghetti dinner fundraiser to benefit the charitable activities of the Mt.

every hour. (800) 654-0125, www.bethelinn.com.

Abram Ski Club. Mt. Abram ski club, staff, and guests will gather together

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Jessie Seymour Perkins 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

Mar. 18: Homecoming Mount Abram Ski Area – Apres 3:30pm to 6pm,

Photo Credit: Yeah Bud! Photography

DJ 8pm to 11pm.

Mar. 18 & 25, April 8: Spring Après Concert Series Sunday River Resort – Sunday River celebrates spring with its weekend Après Spring Concert Series. Beginning March 18, the resort will host three live shows, featuring free music slopeside at South Ridge along with a barbecue and family-friendly fun. 800-543-2754, www.sundayriver.com.

Mar. 25: 32nd Annual Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation Ski-AThon - Maine Adaptive’s Ski-A-Thon attracts hundreds of skiers, riders, volunteers, participants and sponsors from all around Maine and New England and generates approximately 50% of the funding to support Maine Adaptive’s year-round free adaptive programs. This year, the Ski-A-Thon will include The Something Bigger Rando Race, part of the New England Rando Series. Start a team, register for the race, or donate today. 207-824-2440/800-639-7770, www.maineadaptive.org Mar. 25: Women’s History Month Program Museums of the Bethel Historical Society – Topic and Speaker TBA Free and open to the public. 1:30pm 207-824-2908 / 800-824-2910 http://bethelhistorical.org.

Mar. 31-Apr. 1: Spring Festival Sunday River Resort – This annual spring event on Friday and Saturday is Sunday River’s way of celebrating another great season. With live music, and classic events like the Margar-

Rut hie’s

BOUTIQUE

ita Mix-Off, the Slip ‘N’ Flip, and more, nothing marries a tropical party with a mountain getaway better. 800-543-2754, www.sundayriver.com.

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Deiulio Realty Group specializes in the buying and selling of vacation properties for the Bethel and surrounding Sunday River area. We work diligently with Buyers in locating the right property for their needs and with Sellers to optimize the sale of their properties. Check out our listings or search the MLS directly on our website! www.deiuliorealtygroup.com

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56 Thayer Way Bethel 4 Bedroom 3 1/2 Bath $279,000

468 North Road Bethel 3 Bedroom 2 1/2 Bath $225,000

4D Condo Lane Greenwood 1 Bedroom 1 Bath $75,000

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e u d n o F e s e e h C Hot Winter

Recipe courtesy of Tyler Florence Total Time: 25 min Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Yield: 4 to 6 servings

INGREDIENTS • 1/2 pound imported Swiss cheese, shredded • 1/2 pound Gruyere cheese, shredded • 2 tablespoons cornstarch • 1 garlic clove, peeled • 1 cup dry white wine • 1 tablespoon lemon juice • 1 tablespoon cherry brandy, such as kirsch • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard • Pinch nutmeg

DIRECTIONS In a small bowl, coat the cheeses with cornstarch and set aside. Rub the inside of the ceramic fondue pot with the garlic, then discard.

Over medium heat, add the wine and lemon juice and bring to a gentle simmer. Gradually stir the cheese into the simmering liquid.

Melting the cheese gradually encourages a smooth fondue. Once smooth, stir in cherry brandy, mustard and nutmeg.

Arrange an assortment of bite-sized dipping foods on a lazy Susan around fondue pot. Serve with chunks of French and pumpernickel breads. Some other suggestions are Granny Smith apples and blanched vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and asparagus. Spear with fondue forks or wooden skewers, dip, swirl and enjoy!

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We have one of the best selections of quality cross-country equipment in Maine.

786 Intervale Road in Bethel, Maine 420 Main Street, Route 26, Oxford, Maine

207-824-3880

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Driveways We can repair your driveway after the winter wear and tear. We also re-grade and resurface driveways and parking areas.

Rock Walls

Septic Systems We install new complete systems and do repairs on existing systems.

We can build rock walls to enhance the beauty and functionality of any landscaping or driveway project.

Material Delivery

Road Work We build entirely new roads and maintain existing ones. From cutting new roads through the woods to grading and compacting gravel, we build and maintain safe long lasting roads.

Land Clearing

Our Bethel gravel pit supplies screened loam and gravel. We also accept brush and stumps for recycling at our facility. We can deliver our products in quantities small and large. We also provide quality fire wood delivery and have various types of bark mulch available.

Removal of stumps, brush and rocks; we leave the site ready to build on and transport all of the debris to our pit for recycling.

Snow Plowing / Removal and Ice Control

Foundation Holes

We offer complete snow plowing and snow removal services including sanding.

Complete digging, backfilling and grading.

P.O. Box 158, Bethel, ME 04217 • Phone: 207.824.2258 Fax: 207.824.3363 • doug@crossexcavation.com

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At Oxford FCU you can complete a range of transactions anywhere you go! Credit Unions share their branches so you can access your finances when you are visiting, working, at college, or wherever you might be. There are over 170 Shared Branches in Maine and 5400+ nationwide, with all those shared branches, Oxford FCU is 225 River Road • Mexico

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