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Mahoosuc Heart & Soul with Cat Ingraham

The University of Maine Bryant Pond 4-H Camp and Learning Center’s

Freshman Academy Greg Sweetser for Ski Maine Grafton Notch Campground

with Maureen “Mo” Ginther

Source to the Sea’s 2017 Event Schedule Pooh Corner Farm

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Seafood Dumplings with Bill Slattery

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With so much to see and do, you won’t want to miss the Bethel Area Chamber’s Events Listing, along with the Androscoggin Watershed Council’s Source to the Sea schedule.

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WITH CATHERINE INGRAHAM PROJECT COORDINATOR

Thinking about the Future of Newry, Bethel, Greenwood and Woodstock

“Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now.” Alan Lakein

The Orton Family Foundation was created in Vermont in 1995 to focus on building stronger, healthier and more economically vibrant small cities and towns across America. For more than a decade Orton worked with small towns all over the country to design a community development model that harnesses local knowledge to improve public decision-making, create a shared sense of belonging, and ultimately to strengthen the social, cultural and economic vibrancy of a community. That work resulted in a step-by-step process entitled Community Heart & Soul® that sponsors action on a local level to generate positive change which is resident-driven, and recognizes the value in the unique character of each place and the deep emotional connection of the people who live there. Mahoosuc Heart & Soul has come to the Bethel area to do this work. By identifying what’s possible and inspiring hope and aspiration, Mahoosuc H&S is actively seeking the collective wisdom of all residents, including those whose voices are sometimes neglected.

Newry, Bethel, Greenwood and Woodstock are now at the beginning of a 4-Phase 2-Year Program PHASE 1: LAY THE GROUNDWORK: Build a solid foundation by identifying partners and leaders, spreading the word and developing a road map for successful Heart & Soul community engagement.

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PHASE 2: EXPLORE YOUR COMMUNITY: Gather residents’ stories and build relationships across divides.

Identify what matters most, which leads to creation of Heart & Soul Statements. Examine how Statements are affected by community trends and conditions.

PHASE 3: MAKE DECISIONS: Guided by Heart & Soul Statements, identify options for the future and base decisions on what matters most to everyone and best enhances and preserves the community’s “Heart & Soul.”

PHASE 4: TAKE ACTION: Partners and residents work together to take action and ownership. Heart & Soul Statements are applied to future decision-making and become part of the fabric of the community.

Nine other Maine towns completed or are currently participating in the H&S project. Biddeford was hollowed out after mill closures — plagued with abandoned buildings and broken windows — leaving a downtrodden feel to it’s downtown area. With the help of Heart & Soul, a recycling center created over 60 jobs and a healthy new tax flow to the town. Some of the old mill area has been converted into housing for students from the University of New England, as well as professional offices, condominiums and healthy affordable spaces — refurbishing an old industrial Maine city and attracting an influx of vibrant young professionals. Gardiner and Damariscotta recently finished the project, Bucksport is right in the middle and Rockland is just getting started.

Catherine Ingraham PROJECT COORDINATOR Cat Ingraham grew up in the Saco area and worked out west for the US park service before returning to Maine and enrolling at the University of Maine/Farmington.

Cat graduated from UMF in 2013 with a degree in Environmental Planning and Policy, and a focus on Economics. She was aware of the Heart & Soul Program from her college courses and applied to be a Heart & Soul Project Coordinator.

Now is the time for a well-organized, comprehensive overview to promote a deeper consideration of what is important to our quality of life and what we, as a community, want for our future. How will we leverage the local assets of people and places — the treasures of beautiful ponds, rivers, mountains and streams — to ensure a prosperous future for our area and our families? Thanks to Mahoosuc Heart & Soul for giving us the opportunity to help plan for our futures.

What Cat hears frequently as she crosses from Phase 1 to Phase 2 is that many of us live here for the same reasons: the quality of life, the sense of community and the outdoor activities available here in the Bethel area — hiking, climbing, skiing, and so much more.

FMI and to get involved contact Cat at cat@mahoosucheartandsoul.org, or call 207-590-0541 and visit www.mahoosucheartandsoul.org

OTHER MAINE HEART AND SOUL PROJECTS

• Biddeford, Gardiner and Damariscotta have completed two-year projects and are seeing how inclusion and positive disruption works over the long haul.

• Bucksport residents have their sleeves rolled up and are in the middle of a project to reinvent the town. (Bucksport lost 44% of its tax base when the paper mill closed in 2014.)

• Bethel, Newry, Greenwood and Woodstock are working together to tackle what it means to be less reliant on traditional industry and more reliant on a tourism-driven economy.

• Rockland is just starting out, looking at what they love about where they live and finding ways to reach everyone and involve them in planning the future.

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University of Maine Bryant Pond 4-H Camp and Learning Center’s

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Four years ago Dr. David Murphy, Superintendent of Schools at SAD #44, approached Ryder Scott, Statewide Director of Maine 4-H programs, to discuss the creation of a new course of study for Telstar’s freshman students at the University of Maine 4-H Camp and Learning Center at Bryant Pond. Together they formed a team of educators to design an educational program to assist freshman with the transition into high school, to expose them to hands-on learning, and to develop an innovative approach to the State-mandated shift to standards-based grading. In the new standards-based system, students are being asked to demonstrate mastery of skills in academic subjects and Habits of Work and Learning (such as teamwork, communication and leadership).

The intent of their new approach is to introduce kids to ideas and experiences not found in a traditional high school setting. Fourty-six students attended the Freshman Academy from Monday through Friday, 8am to noon throughout the school year, taking a full slate of academic subjects that meet state standards for content in math, science, English language arts, physical education and social studies. The classes focus on technology, engineering and math with

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experiential education at the forefront. Reflection is as important as grades, with teachers seen as partners or guides to learning.

Grant resources from the University of Maine, 4-H Foundation, and SAD44 along with the support of local businesses have allowed for students to participate in place based learning experiences throughout the state and beyond. Students explore aquaponics and coastal fisheries at Herring Gut Learning Center and University of Maine 4-H Camp and Learning Center at Blueberry Cove. A trip to Washington DC with a stay at the National 4-H Conference Center provides learning opportunities about the US government, the Supreme Court and the way changes in laws and legislation directly affect students. They also take part in the many other opportunities Washington, DC has to offer.

Feedback from parents, teachers and students has been very supportive. Students feel more confident in making presentations and exploring areas of study that could lead to a career path. They research the food system, soils science, nutrition and culture. And they grow a garden for the incoming freshman class. They contemplate

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When BL visited, the students were performing a stream assessment by measuring pH levels and dissolved oxygen while calculating the number of macroinvertebrates to determine the health of the stream.

This forward looking curriculum is an incredible opportunity for hands-on education that will provide a positive impact on these students, as well as our community, for years to come. Many, many thanks to all involved in this exciting innovation!

FMI about the Freshman Academy at the University of Maine 4-H Camp and Learning Center at Bryant Pond, visit www.bennettd44.wixsite.com/thsfreshmanacademy or SAD #44 at www.sad44.org, email tarapocock@maine.edu, call (207) 824-2136 or contact Telstar High School directly.

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global issues surrounding food, it’s sourcing and the effects of buying foods from far away. They learn how to apply for a job and how to manage a successful interview. A Pay-it-Forward Project looks at how to have a positive social, environmental, or economic impact on their community and meet a social studies standard through service learning. One project involves planting a garden that will be used as a food source for a fundraising dinner next year to subsidize the DC trip. Some groups expose younger kids to gardening and thinking about the environment by working with them at the Bethel Early Learning Center, the Crescent Park School and Woodstock Elementary. One group is continuing a project started last year on the trails at Mt Will: creating and installing interpretive signage with plant identification, statistics and nutritional info (think blueberries), and listing the health benefits of hiking on the trail. There is also an 8-week rock climbing program where every student gets certified as a Level I Climbing Instructor, an achievement which can immediately be added to a resume.

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On a damp, drizzly May Day, BL met with Greg Sweetser, Executive Director of the Ski Maine Association for coffee and an interview. Greg taught skiing at Mount Abram as a junior ski patrol while studying at the University of Maine at Orono. As a young married man living in Rangeley he was a manager at Saddleback Ski Area for almost twenty years. He has now spent another twenty years in his position with Ski Maine. Greg and the more than 30 members of this nonprofit organization play a major role in the success of the ski industry in our state and the overall health of tourism in general. Our chat proved fascinating.

It seems like the Sweetser Family has quite a bit of history in this state. In 1812 the family planted some apple trees and started a business that has grown into Sweetser’s Apple Barrel and Orchards down in Cumberland Center. Greg grew up in a cape next to his grandparent’s farmhouse, all situated right in the middle of the orchards. One day during a snowy winter in the late 1950’s his family drove by Pleasant Mountain, the current site of Shawnee Peak Ski Area, and thought skiing looked like fun. They all immediately fell in love with the sport and in the early 1960’s went to Mount Abram, bought ski passes and spent years involved in family skiing. His mother, Connie, skied until two years ago when she was eighty-four years old. Greg’s been one of those lucky guys that’s been able to ski for a living.

Ski Maine supports the ski industry by acting as a central repository for information about Nordic and Alpine skiing and uses this knowledge in three important ways: advocacy, education and public affairs. They spend time in Augusta promoting policies that enhance this winter tourism business that brings 300 million dollars a season to Maine. The ski areas are located in rural areas and need a voice like theirs at the state house to deal with legislative issues concerning the environment, energy, insurance and taxes. Winter tourism, including snowmobiling, competes with summer tourism for attention and monies from the State.

Ski areas around the state actually work together through Ski Maine.

Ski Maine produces the New England Summit, a fall trade show that brings in experts from all over New England to educate ski areas and their staff about computer software, advertising, lift maintenance and human resources. They also sponsor many safety programs that particularly benefit the smaller ski areas. By fostering relationships between the big ski areas such as Sunday River, Sugarloaf and Shawnee Peak, and the smaller ones like Mount Abram, Black Mountain and Titcomb Mountain they encourage the whole industry to work toward a common goal: growing the sport of skiing. The big areas understand that the small ones are needed as feeder programs for fostering life-long skiers and snowboarders. These larger areas send staff and equipment to small areas as well as lift mechanics and other things, such as mowers in the summer time. Sunday River has put money into Titcomb and Lost Valley when both had fundraisers. Most people are unaware of how much support exists between the big ski areas and the smaller ones. Rivalry between ski areas creates buzz, but it’s remarkable how cooperative areas are with one another. A healthy ski industry is good for everyone!

have been skiing recreationally since the 1920’s. What’s the draw? It’s a multi-generational activity that increases family bonding. It provides a taste of freedom for kids — as Greg’s family drove home from a day on the slopes their mantra was, “We all skied our own trails, but we all shared the same day.” At Ski Maine they educate the public about the availability of different ski experiences from the variety of different ski areas, each with its own personality. If one wants a truly world class experience — Sunday River — which is the third largest area in New England now, is the go-to: numerous lodges, trails, hotels, restaurants and services draw people nationally and internationally. Sugarloaf and Shawnee Peak are also good-sized places offering many amenities. Of course, one pays for this, too. If a family is interested in a more pocketbook or wallet-friendly place, smaller spots such as Mount Abram or Black Mountain will allow them to enjoy a day of skiing at a fraction of the cost of a ticket at Sunday River, and both are an easy drive from Bethel if a family is lodging there.

Then again, it’s tough to beat a five dollar day ticket at a place like Powder House Hill, located in southern Maine. There are many opportunities for discount tickets online when planning a vacation trip, and season’s passes are the best deals for lowering ticket costs, but of course that involves a larger commitment.

There are a few other factors that help to grow the sport: Modern technology has made trying skiing easier and faster. Rental equipment at areas large and small are quickly fitted to people of all sizes. Most ski areas provide introductory lessons along with the rentals or for a small additional fee. Lifts are now easier to negotiate. Also, there are many incredible seasonal ski programs offered by the areas themselves or sponsored by school systems for young skiers and snowboarders. Plus, ski areas have expanded their offerings. Skiing from the moment the lifts open until they close is not for everyone. Many places provide alternatives for part-time downhill skiers or others who are seeking a different winter activity. Cross country skiing, snowshoeing and tubing, as well as skating, are available now at many locations. Bethel has wonderful cross country trails that work for snow shoes as well. Snowmobiling has a large following. Maine Huts and Trails, which provides byways for Nordic skiers, snow-shoers, and snowmobilers, is gaining miles on their goal of connecting Sugarloaf to Sunday River. Another pathway to growth is to branch out and offer summer activities. Mountain biking is popular at Sunday River and Sugarloaf. Both areas have beautiful golf courses. Second home owners, economically critical to ski areas, are seeking out summer activities such as hiking and kayaking all of which are supported by the industries that depend on tourism year round.

The Ski Maine Association has eighteen alpine ski areas in their fold.

Other than the big ones such as Sugarloaf, how many can you name?

Ever heard of Lost Pine, Big Rock or Baker? Maybe you should visit their websites to find out where they are. While you are on-line, think about taking advantage of the Ski Maine Mountain Pass which opens the door to all these areas.

FMI check out Ski Maine at www.skimaine.com or visit them on Facebook

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Grafton Notch

CAMPGROUND with Maureen “Mo” Ginther

Newry, Maine

Mark Wight’s 29 year career as a Maine State Park Ranger and manager took him from Lily Bay in Moosehead and down to Rangeley — then on to Sebago Lake and Lake St. George — but it started and ended in the place that never left his heart: Grafton Notch. Many years ago Mark and his partner Mo Ginther had a vision to create a campground in Grafton Notch across from Mark’s childhood home.

Their focus on keeping the development simple and rather rustic was intentional; no camper hookups, no game room, no snack bar but a small office with basic sundries — just clean, level, wooded campsites with immediate access to all the offerings that Grafton Notch and the area provides. Grafton Notch Campground is celebrating 10 years of “the way camping should be”.

This forested sanctuary was the plan for their future, and for their retirement. They began by carefully clearing tent sites, laying a loop road through the parcel and building a beautiful bathhouse with spacious super-clean showers and toilets, and outdoor sinks for dishwashing, which campers love. Three years after opening, Mark passed away out of the blue. It was a shock to friends and family, but especially to Mo. Coming to terms with this devastating misfortune was almost impossible, but by pressing on to continue with the campground they had both envisioned Mo succeeded in healing while carrying forward the dream that would have made Mark proud.

Now featuring 15 tent sites — with a few spaces for small campers

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without hookups — the Grafton Notch Campground offers a pristine tranquility enjoyed by families and solo campers alike. Parents visiting their kids at the 4-H Camp in Bryant Pond set up tents next to competitors in the Tough Mountain Challenge; family groups enjoy the Fourth of July or the Road Rally Weekend, hiking groups establish a base camp for exploring the Mahoosuc range and local trails and folks from the American Lung Association’s Trek Across Maine mix with “Section Hikers” of the AT. From Mid-May through Columbus Day, Mo never knows who will pull into her driveway next. With many repeat customers and sometimes filled to capacity, this dog-friendly haven has become a popular destination for folks that live only a few towns away, as well as those from around the globe.

All sites have a picnic table and a fire ring. There is a common field area and horseshoe pits, with corn hole being added this year. Located seven miles from Newry Corner, just under one mile from Step Falls, five miles from the Appalachian Trail and Table Rock / Old Speck parking, and two miles from the Grafton Loop parking area GNC provides easy access to the abundant recreational opportunities in the area.

Mo loves the people that come and go, and the fact that her job is quite physical. Prepping campfire wood and tending to the daily

demands of her busy hideaway can be strenuous, but it keeps her happy and healthy during the summer months. Why not pack a bag of marshmallows, some chocolate and graham crackers and make plans to visit Mo at the Grafton Notch Campground?

FMI on Grafton Notch Campground call 207-824-2292, email info@campgrafton.com or visit www.campgrafton.com

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MAINE MOUNTAIN FORESTS Private Family Retreat 293 Acres in Hanover Overlooking the Androscoggin Valley and near three ski areas, this forest offers convenient access off Route 2 with gently sloping terrain and an internal gravel road.

Plenty of privacy, room to recreate and sites for a country home. $300,000 Spectacular Views 622 Acres in Newry On the western slopes of Puzzle Mountain, this forest offers outstanding views of the Mahoosuc Range, gently-sloping terrain, a trail network, paved road frontage and several building sites.

5-lot subdivision in place. $815,000 Offered by Fountains Land Patrick Hackley 1-866-348-4010 All of our rural land listings are at fountainsland.com

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BOUTIQUE

Androscoggin Watershed’s Source to the Sea 2017 The 2017 Androscoggin River Source to the Sea begins in the Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge north of Errol, New Hampshire and ends in Merrymeeting Bay in Brunswick, ME where the Androscoggin meets the Kennebec River and empties into the Atlantic Ocean.

The event is organized as a series of day trips along the river. Highlights include evening paddles, healthy foods, family days, music, hiking, standup paddle-board, as well as educational sessions on native plant species, fish habitat, ornithology, weather, aquatic insects, healthy nutrition and river ecology.

Length (miles)

Leg

Time (hours)

Day

Date

1

Fri

7-Jul

Magalloway--Steamer Diamond

11

3.5

2

Sat

8-Jul

Mollidgewock--7 Islands’ Bridge

7

4

3

Sun 9-Jul Pontook--Boffinger

4

3

13

5

4

Thu

7 Islands’ Bridge--Pontook

13-Jul Hike Mt, Jasper

3

Boffinger to Nansen Wayside

10

4

Berlin After Hours by AVCC

5

2

5

Fri 14-Jul Gilead--Bethel

14

4

6

Sat 15-Jul Shelburne--Gilead

9

3

7

Sun

16-Jul Bethel--Moran’s Landing

9

2

Thu

20-Jul Hike Glass Face

3

8

Fri 21-Jul Mexico--Dixfield

13

3.5

9

Sat 22-Jul Hanover--Rumford

13

3

Sat

22-Jul Family Day--Rumford

1

3

10

Sun

23-Jul Canton--Riley Dam & back

9

3

11

Thu

27-Jul After hours--Jay

2

4

Thu

27-Jul Livermore Falls--Twin Bridges

16

4

12

Fri

28-Jul Twin Bridges--Center Bridge

10

3.5

13

Sat

29-Jul Center Bridge--Cherry Pond

7

4

Sat

29-Jul Family day--Cherry Pond

1

3.5

14

Sun

30-Jul Auburn-Rancourt Preserve

3

2.5

15

Thu

3-Aug Auburn Paddle after hours

2

1.5

16

Fri

4-Aug Durham--Lisbon Falls

8

2.5

17

Sat 5-Aug Topsham--Brunswick

9

4

18

Sun

11

5

6-Aug Merrimeeting Bay--Brunswick

FMI Contact: Becky Secrest 207-754-8158 or 207-824-3813 or 207-318-4217 Email: beckys@oxfordnetworks.net or arwc@androscogginwatershed.org Website: www.androscogginwatershed.org Like Androscoggin River Watershed Council on Facebook

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Pooh Corner Farm & Greenhouses with Carole Duplessis

At times it can feel like Spring will never surmount Mud Season here on the edge of the western Maine mountains. That is when a visit to the 5 greenhouses in Mason Township owned by Pooh Corner Farm turns from a treat into a necessity. While the trees outside struggle to unfurl their buds, the world at Pooh Corner is sprouting, blossoming and blooming everywhere. Carole and Richard Duplessis, the founders of this 33 year old business, welcome everyone to come and bask in the moist air, bright colors and warm, sweet scents of fresh spring growth.

Over the years Carole has developed Pooh Corner into the largest greenhouse complex in Western Maine by starting some seedlings up three times each season — making many flower, vegetable and herb seedlings available for an extended period. The full-service floral shop, located inside a charming retail space stuffed with garden tools, horticultural gear, food & gift baskets, house plants and greeting cards, produces arrangements from the simple to the lavish, with wedding packages designed to wow the bride and her guests. The flower shop is open all year with the exception of a small break during Christmas and Martin Luther King Day, when Carole still answers the phone. In the fall Pooh Corner offers annuals, perennials, and mums, while December brings a wide selection of Christmas trees.

Silly things happen at Pooh Corner — assistance for a wedding proposal, emergency Christmas decorations, forgotten birthdays — and with calloused hands and a sweet smile Carole defuses the problem and soothes her clients, bestowing beauty and grace born of an intimate connection to nature. She loves the decent way of life she has built with her husband Richard and thanks her lucky stars for the fresh air, green grass and mountains so close you can reach out and touch them.

It’s hard work, especially on a day filled to the brim with Prom corsages, Mother’s Day orders, Nurse’s Day celebrations, two hotels on account and a wedding. Getting it all done is her mantra, and she does — with great endeavor comes great reward.

Go on out and visit Pooh Corner Farm and Greenhouse located at 436 Bog Road in Mason Township, or call (207) 836-FARM (3276), email carole@poohfarm.com or visit www.poohfarm.com.

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Local Events

by Jessie Seymour Perkins

ONGOING SUMMER EVENTS

selection on perennials and more! 207-824-2520, www.bethellibraryas-

Fridays, June 2-Sept. 22 – Andover

June 16-18: Trek Across Maine, Sunday River & Across Maine – The

Summer Concert Series 6pm at the

Trek Across Maine is a three-day, 180-mile cycling event from the moun-

bandstand on the Andover Town

tains of Sunday River to the sea in Belfast, benefitting the American Lung

Common.

Association. www.trekacrossmaine.com

Family-friendly music series featur-

June 17: Logapalooza Maine –Katahdin Cedar Log Homes presents a

ing local musicians. Free admission

log home planning seminar followed by a log home tours in the areas of

(donations appreciated).

Bethel, Bridgton, and Harrison. Registration 8:30am, seminar from 9am -

sociation.org

1pm, lunch, and open houses 2pm - 6pm. logapaloozame.splashthat.com BETHEL HISTORICAL SOCIETY July 1 – August 31: Summer Season

June 26: 28th Annual Coca-Cola of Northern New England Bethel

Guided Tours of the Dr. Moses Mason

Area Chamber Golf Classic Bethel Inn Resort hosts. Pre-registration

House Museums of the Bethel Histori-

required. Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce 207-824-2282, www.bethel-

cal Society - 1:00 to 4:00pm, Thursday

maine.com.

through Saturday. Adults: $3.00, children 6-12 years: $1.50, families: $9.00.

Children under 6 and members are free. 207-824-2908 / 800-824-2910

July 1: 28th Annual Bethel Art Fair Enjoy the work of local artists and

www.bethelhistorical.org.

artisans, musical entertainment, and more. On the Bethel Town Common. Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce, 207-824-2282, www.bethelar-

July 6, 13, 20, 27 – Mornings at the Museum Free activities for children

tfair.com.

ages 6-10 – exploring, touring, arts & crafts, hands-on history. FMI or to reserve a spot: 207-824-2908

July 4: The Fourth of July Community Picnic & Concert Museums of the Bethel Historical Society – Celebrate our nation’s independence

June 3: Bethel Library Plant Sale – 9-10 am. Get there early for the best

with an outdoor concert by the fabulous Portland Brass Quintet. Bring your lunch, and after the presentation of colors and the National Anthem,

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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

enjoy a two-hour concert. Starting at 11:30am, 14 Broad Street, Bethel.

2-mile walk, 1-mile kids’ run, diaper dash too! T-shirts & prizes. Bethel

207-824-2908 / 800-824-2910 http://bethelhistorical.org.

Area Chamber of Commerce. 207-824-2282, www.mollyockettday.com.

July 7-8: River Rock Festival Sunday River Resort – The River Rock

July 15: Tubing & Treasure Scavenger Hunt – 12 noon - float in tubes

Music Festival, presented by Lighthouse Events, hits the Sunday River

from Bethel Outdoor Adventure to Davis Park, then pick up a treasure

stage this July as a two-day Christian music celebration with some of the

map and find treasure on the return trip! Tubes and PFDs provided by

top artists in Christian music. www.riverrockfestival.com

BOA. 207-824-4224, www.BethelOutdoorAdventure.com

July 8: Greenwood Reggae Revival mtabram.com

July 21-22: New England Forest Rally Sunday River & surrounding area - regional and national rally racing pros take on the back roads of western

July - August: Source to the Sea Androscoggin River Watershed

Maine and northern New Hampshire. www.newenglandforestrally.com

Council, whose mission is to continuously improve environmental quality, encourage stewardship and promote healthy and prosperous communi-

July 21 - 23: 17th Annual New England Couples Golf Championship

ties in the Androscoggin Watershed, hosts a journey of nearly 170 miles,

The Bethel Inn Resort - The perfect weekend for couples who love the

from Umbagog to the Atlantic Ocean in Merrymeeting Bay. (207) 754-8158

game. Two day tournament, all meals, entertainment & great prizes. 800-

androscogginwatershed.org

654-0125, www.bethelinn.com.

July 8-9: Western Maine Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show Telstar Re-

July 29: Tough Mountain Challenge Sunday River Resort - The ultimate

gional High School - Gems, minerals, crystals, books, magazines, fossils,

event for the thrill-seeking athlete, and undoubtedly the hardest race at

jewelry, door prizes, museum-quality displays, gem raffle, and much more.

Sunday River, competitors face many obstacles and some of the most

Entrance fee $3, and under 12 is FREE. 9am-4pm. Telstar High School, 284

demanding and unique terrain on a 5k course. 800-543-2754, www.sun-

Walkers Mills Rd. (Rt. 26), Bethel. FMI 207-665-2759 mincoll@megalink.net

dayriver.com.

July 30: Mini Mountain Challenge Sunday River Resort—A tiny ver-

Bethel’s biggest and most beloved event for over 50 years. Artists and

sion of the Tough Mountain Challenge, kids ages 4-12 take on their

crafters on the town common, parade, live music, kids’ entertainment,

own muddy obstacle race on Sunday River’s slopes. 800-543-2754, www.

frog jumping contest, food, fireworks, more. Road races: 5-mile run,

sundayriver.com.

Photo Craig Angevine of YeahBud Photography

July 15: MollyOckett Day & MollyOckett Day Classic Road Races

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Recipes from Bill Slattery Chef at Twenty-Two Broad Street

Seafood Dumplings Yield: Approximately 5 servings INGREDIENTS: • 1/2 lb. raw Maine shrimp • 1/2 lb. raw sea scallops • 1 Tbs. finely grated ginger • 1 Tbs. minced garlic • 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro • 2 Tbs. soy sauce • 1 Tbs. sesame oil • 1 Tbs. sugar • 1/2 lb. diced fresh Maine lobster meat • 6 cups Court bullion • 2 stalks lemon grass, bruised and thinly sliced DIRECTIONS Combine shrimp and scallops in a food processor and pulse to thick mixture. Combine ginger, garlic, cilantro, soy sauce and scallions, mix well. Fold in pureed seafood and diced lobster meat into seasoning mixture to blend.

Combine Court bullion and lemon grass and simmer for 45 minutes.

Court Bullion Yield: 3/4 gallon INGREDIENTS: • 1 Tbs. salt • 1/2 gallon cold water • 1/2 lb. Mirepoix, small dice (4 oz. onion, 2 oz. celery, 2 oz. carrot) • 1/2 Tbs. black peppercorns • 1/2 cup baby spinach • 1/2 tsp thyme • 1 cups Chardonnay wine • 4 lemons, quartered and squeezed • 1/4 cup dill weed, dry

TO SERVE: Bring lemon grass broth to a light boil. Scoop 5 equal ball dumplings into broth. Simmer to cook. Serve in a soup bowl with scallions, and LIGHTLY drizzle with sesame oil.

DIRECTIONS Combine all ingredients in medium stockpot, bring to boil, simmer 15 minutes, then cool and strain.

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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.

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