bethel living magzine - winter issue 2013 / 2014
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BethelFREE • Issue 5 WINTER 2013-2014
Back Country Skiingat Carter’s Cross Country Centers
Roast Duck a l’Orangeand Other Delicious Holiday Delights
As Well as a Listing of Local Events
LIVING
Mt Abram Explores a New Model for Ski Area Survival
Red Bull FROZEN RushComes to Sunday River Ski Resort
SS Milton - Coastal Maine Seafoodand More in a Relaxing Environment
Ski Depot and the Jacques BoysHow they found a new home at Sunday River
2 Bethel LIVING | BethelLiving.com
Now is the time to buy.Take advantage of historically low interest rates combined with a great selection of properties.
16 Parkway, Bethel ME | 207-824-2771 | mahoosucrealty.com | [email protected]
Mountain Trail ViewsTimber Creek Village
$338,500
Antique TimberframeSunday River Road
$459,000
Breathtaking Lake Views$349,000
Viking Village - Ski in/out$629,000
Minutes to the MountainNew!
$324,500
Ideal Ski House$264,000
8 Bedroom B&BNewly Remodeled
$599,000
Custom Birch Woods Home$384,900
Mt Abram Ski House$269,000
Skiway Views4 bedroom New!
$345,000
Sunday River Post & Beam$270,000
Waterfront Ski Home$349,000
Hutchinson Pond Waterfront$339,000
Timber Frame Ski HouseSunday River Road
$459,000
Red House Farm Village$349,900
South Pond Shores Cabin$329,000
Private Log Sided Chalet$339,000
4 Bdrm Southern Exposure$295,000
4 Bdrm. Mountainside Chalet$519,000
Great Vacation Home!$297,500
Will View Ski House$319,000
New 4 Bdrm Chalet - Views!Under Construction
$317,500
Private Log Home - 9 Acres$249,000
Mountain Area Vacation Home$252,900
Gehring Green Townhomes$445,000
Exceptional Village Area Home$349,000
Log Cabin - Water Access$259,000
Birch Woods Chalet$296,000
Great Location Sunday River$275,000
3 Bedroom ChaletBethel
$229,000
Visit mahoosucrealty.com or stop by our office at 16 Parkway in Bethel to view all listings.16 Parkway, Bethel ME | 207-824-2771 | mahoosucrealty.com | [email protected]
Walk to the Slopes$325,000
Private Chalet - Bethel$265,000
Breathtaking Lake Views$329,000
Mountain Area Vacation Home$252,900
Minutes to the MountainNew!
$309,000
Private Log Sided Chalet$339,000
Timber Frame Ski HouseSunday River Road
$459,000
Custom Birch Woods Home$384,900
Meadow & Mountain Views$199,000
Skiway Views4 bedroom New!
$345,000
Sunday River Post & Beam$270,000
Great Views! Hanover$299,750
Hutchinson Pond Waterfront$339,000
Will View Ski House$319,000
Outstanding Ski House$584,000
South Pond Shores Cabin$329,000
Mt Abram Area Chalet$249,000
4 Bdrm Southern Exposure$269,000
Spectacular Views & Home$499,000
Beautiful Custom Home!$459,900
Timber Creek Chalet$338,500
Powder Ridge Ski House$350,000
Private Log Home - 9 Acres$249,000
Ski & Boat Waterfront$225,000
Gehring Green Townhomes$445,000
Minutes to Skiing! Location!$289,000
Log Cabin - Water Access$259,000
Renovated Farmhouse$295,000
Great Location Sunday River$275,000
Charming In Town Bungalow$149,900
Waterfront Get-A-Way$199,900
Charming Country Cottage$115,000
Ski House at Birch Woods$329,900
Beautiful Historic Farmhouse$469,000
Amazing Mountain Views$227,000
Howard Pond Area Cabin$125,000
Visit mahoosucrealty.com or stop by our office at 16 Parkway in Bethel to view all listings.
mahoosucrentals.com | 888-310-2771
Deer View Cabin4 bedroom / 3 bathroom $700 night 8 Minutes to Sunday River
Hanover Pines Cabin4 bedroom / 3 bathroom $350 midweek $450 weekendsSleeps 1210 Minutes to Sunday River
Waterfront Cabin3 bedroom / 3 bathroom $450 / Night (weeknight)$550 weekend$1,200 Weekly Sleeps 65 Minutes to Sunday River
Eagle Ridge Chalet3 bedroom / 2.75 bathroom $500 / weekend $350 / week nightSleeps 1210 Minutes to Sunday River
The Ridge4 bedroom / 4 bathroom $750 2 nights$550 additional nightsSleeps 1010 Minutes to Sunday River
Paradise Rd. Log Home4 bedroom / 2 bathroom $375 night mid week$400 night weekends/HolidaysSleeps 810 Minutes to Sunday River
Mainestay-Sunday River 4 bedroom / 3 bathroom $700 night$4,200 vacation weeksSleeps 125 Minutes to Sunday River
Log Cabin Lane3 bedroom / 3 bathroom $300 midweek $400 weekends$2,400 week10 Minutes to Sunday River
Sunday Dream3 bedroom / 1.5 bathroom $500 night - midweek$550 night weekends/HolidaysSleeps 63 Minutes to Sunday River
South Pond Shores Cabin3 bedroom / 2 bathroom $400 midweek $500 weekendsSeasonal rate $10,000Sleeps 1215 Minutes to Sunday River
Park Street Condos2 bedroom / 1 bathroom$750 month +utilities2 bedroom /2 bathroom$850 month +utilities
Main Street Bethel3 bedroom / 2 bathroom $200 night - winter$2,400 - week, winterSleeps 810 Minutes to Sunday River
Village Area - w/Apartment$199,000
Mountain Top Retreat$129,000
Farmhouse - 49+- Acres$399,900
Water Views - Close to Town$129,000
Cute Mt Abram A-Frame$115,000
Paradise Road Home$239,000
Indian Pond Cottage$359,000
Bethel Village Home$185,000
Farmhouse - New!$229,900
Grand Views! Milton$314,000
Hot Tub - Sauna - Views!$429,000
Mt Abram Ski House$130,000
Barker Brook Cabin$129,000
Village Area Ranch$139,000
Lovely Cape - Near Town$179,000
West Bethel Chalet$199,900
Powder Ridge Cabin$359,000
Warm & Cozy Home$175,000
Sunday River Inn$799,000
Howard Pond Camp$160,000
Sunrise Condo$130,000
Parkway Professional Condo$148,000
Eden Ridge Townhouses$149,000+
Sunday River Slopeside$105,000+
BOOK YOUR NEXT VACATIONMahoosuc Rentals offers seasonal rentals, short-term vacation rentalsand long-term housing. From village town houses to private luxuryhomes. Call now to book the 2013-14 ski season.
Mahoosuc Realty | 16 Parkway, Bethel ME | 207-824-2771 | mahoosucrealty.com
3Bethel LIVING | BethelLiving.commahoosucrentals.com | 888-310-2771
Taylor Woods Home12 Minutes to Sunday River5 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 12Starting at $300 /night
Waterfront Cabin18 Minutes to Sunday River8 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 12Starting at $450 /night
Bear River A-Frame15 Minutes to Sunday River15 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 8Starting at $250 /night
Eagle Ridge Chalet10 Minutes to Sunday River3 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 12Starting at $350 /night
Oak Ridge Chalets15 Minutes to Sunday River5 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 12Starting at $650 /night
Mousse Lodge So. Pond20 Minutes to Sunday River15 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 10Starting at $275 /night
Sunday River VillageWalk to Sunday River10 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 15Starting at $850 /night
8 Bedroom House5 Minutes to Sunday River10 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 19Starting at $1,250 /night
Birch Woods Chalet5 Minutes to Sunday River1 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 10Starting at $400/ night
Bear Lane - Mt Abram15 Minutes to Sunday River5 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 10Starting at $350 /night
Haven in the Pines12 Minutes to Sunday River5 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 12Starting at $375 /night
Riley Get-A-Way at Sunday River5 Minutes to Sunday River12 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 12Starting at $500/night
Village Area - w/Apartment$214,900
Commercial - Bethel Village$255,000
Sunny - Near the Village$200,000
Water Views - Close to Town$139,000
Cute Mt Abram A-Frame$115,000
Paradise Road Home$250,000
Riverfront Home - 7 Acres$199,000
Mt Abram Cabin$155,000
All Season Get-A-Way$220,000
Mt Abram Trail Access$239,000
Mountain Log Home$239,000
Stately Home 51+- Acres$280,000
Stunning Country Colonial$299,900
Village Area Ranch$169,000
Mt Abram Area$219,900
Mt Abram Ski Chalet$134,900
South Pond Access$299,000
Warm & Cozy Home$175,000
West Bethel Chalet$199,900
Howard Pond Camp$190,000
Sunrise Condo$130,000
Parkway Professional Condo$148,000
Locke Mtn Townhouse$515,000
Sunday River Slopeside$105,000+
BOOK YOUR NEXT VACATIONMahoosuc Rentals offers seasonal rentals, short-term vacation rentalsand long-term housing. From village town houses to private luxuryhomes. Call now to book the 2013 ski season.
Mahoosuc Realty | 16 Parkway, Bethel ME | 207-824-2771 | mahoosucrealty.com
mahoosucrentals.com | 888-310-2771
Taylor Woods Home12 Minutes to Sunday River5 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 12Starting at $300 /night
Waterfront Cabin18 Minutes to Sunday River8 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 12Starting at $450 /night
Bear River A-Frame15 Minutes to Sunday River15 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 8Starting at $250 /night
Eagle Ridge Chalet10 Minutes to Sunday River3 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 12Starting at $350 /night
Oak Ridge Chalets15 Minutes to Sunday River5 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 12Starting at $650 /night
Mousse Lodge So. Pond20 Minutes to Sunday River15 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 10Starting at $275 /night
Sunday River VillageWalk to Sunday River10 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 15Starting at $850 /night
8 Bedroom House5 Minutes to Sunday River10 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 19Starting at $1,250 /night
Birch Woods Chalet5 Minutes to Sunday River1 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 10Starting at $400/ night
Bear Lane - Mt Abram15 Minutes to Sunday River5 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 10Starting at $350 /night
Haven in the Pines12 Minutes to Sunday River5 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 12Starting at $375 /night
Riley Get-A-Way at Sunday River5 Minutes to Sunday River12 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 12Starting at $500/night
Village Area - w/Apartment$214,900
Commercial - Bethel Village$255,000
Sunny - Near the Village$200,000
Water Views - Close to Town$139,000
Cute Mt Abram A-Frame$115,000
Paradise Road Home$250,000
Riverfront Home - 7 Acres$199,000
Mt Abram Cabin$155,000
All Season Get-A-Way$220,000
Mt Abram Trail Access$239,000
Mountain Log Home$239,000
Stately Home 51+- Acres$280,000
Stunning Country Colonial$299,900
Village Area Ranch$169,000
Mt Abram Area$219,900
Mt Abram Ski Chalet$134,900
South Pond Access$299,000
Warm & Cozy Home$175,000
West Bethel Chalet$199,900
Howard Pond Camp$190,000
Sunrise Condo$130,000
Parkway Professional Condo$148,000
Locke Mtn Townhouse$515,000
Sunday River Slopeside$105,000+
BOOK YOUR NEXT VACATIONMahoosuc Rentals offers seasonal rentals, short-term vacation rentalsand long-term housing. From village town houses to private luxuryhomes. Call now to book the 2013 ski season.
Mahoosuc Realty | 16 Parkway, Bethel ME | 207-824-2771 | mahoosucrealty.com
BOOK YOUR NEXT VACATIONMahoosuc Rentals offers seasonal rentals, short-term vacation rentals and
long-term housing. From village town houses to private luxury homes. Call
now to book the 2013-14 ski season.
mahoosucrentals.com | 888-310-2771
Mahoosuc Realty, Inc.207-824-2771 | 16 Parkway
Bethel ME, 04217
Visit MahoosucRealty.com to view all listings.207-824-2771 | 16 Parkway, Bethel ME, 04217
Songo Pond Retreat3 bedroom / 2 bathroom $1,200 Week$10,000 seasonSleeps 10-Available for Ski Season10 Minutes to Sunday River
Waterfront Cabin3 bedroom / 3 bathroom
$450 / Night (weeknight)
$550 weekend
$1,200 Weekly
Brookside Condo2 bedroom / 1 bathroom $11,000 Seasonal Sleeps 6
Eagle Ridge Chalet3 bedroom / 2.75 bathroom $500 / weekend $350 / week nightSleeps 1210 Minutes to Sunday River
Paradise Road Log Home4 bedroom / 2 bathroom $375 night mid week$400 night weekends & Holidays
Log Sided Home3 bedroom / 3 bathroom
$300 midweek
$400 weekends
$2,400 week
Sunday River Village6 bedroom / 3.5 bathroom Sleeps 15Walk to South Ridge$850 /night weekend & Holiday’s
Sunday Dream3 bedroom / 1.5 bathroom $250 night - summer$250 night - midweek$550 night weekends & Holidays
Park Street Condos2 bedroom / 1 bathroom$650 month +utilities
2 bedroom /2 bathroom$850 month +utilities
Lake Christopher3 bedroom / 2 bathroom $1,200 Week-Summer
Main Street Bethel3 bedroom / 2 bathroom $125 night - summer$1,000 - week, summer$200 night - winter$2,400 - week, winter
Sunday River Chalet4 bedroom / 3 bathroom
$600/ night weekends & holidays
$21,500 Ski Season
Walk To The Slopes$360,000
Private Chalet - Bethel$265,000
Sunday River Post & Beam$270,000
Charming Bethel Cape$124,000
Hutchinson Pond $339,000
Bethel Village Condo$69,900
Ideal Ski House$260,000
Water Views$129,000
Timber Frame Ski Home$459,000
Farmhouse - 49 Acres$420,000
Great Sunday River RoadLocation $275,000
Howard Pond Area$219,000
All Season Log Cabin$220,000
Bear Pond Cottage$174,900
Outstanding Ski House$584,000
Charming Country Cottage$115,000
Paradise Road Home$239,000
Will View Ski House$319,000
South Pond - Lake Access$329,000
Great Trail Views$294,500
31 Park Street Condo$89,000
Mountain Trail Views$343,000
Log Cabin - Water Access$259,000
Private Log Home - 9 Acres$249,000
Indian Pond Cottage$249,900
Meadow & Mountain Views$199,000
Private Log Sided Chalet$339,000
North Pond Cottage$169,000
Spectacular Views & Home$499,000
Beautiful Custom Home$469,900
Timber Creek Chalet$338,500
South Pond Access$299,000
Mt Abram Area$219,900
Powder Ridge Ski House$350,000
Boat & Ski - Lakehouse$239,000
Charming Intown Bungalow$149,900
Bethel Village Home$175,000
4 Bdrm Southern Exposure$279,000
Village Area Ranch$149,500
Ideal Vacation Home Will View $252,900
Sunday River Area Homes
Great Views! - Hanover$299,750
Renovated Farmhouse$295,000
Waterfront Cabin$190,000
Breathtaking Lake Views$329,000
Viking Village Ski House$619,000
Powder Ridge$359,000
Minutes to Skiing$289,000
Songo Pond Cabin$199,900
Bethel Inn Condo$185,000
South Ridge Condo$259,000
Mt Abram Condo$126,000
Chamberlain Condo$149,500
Eden Ridge Townhouses$149,000+
Slopeside Condos$105,000+
Bethel Office Condo$148,000
To view all area listings visit MahoosucRealty.com207-824-2771 16 Parkway, Bethel, ME 04217
The Ridge4 bedroom / 3.5 bathroom $750 nightSleeps 1010 Minutes to Sunday River
Waterfront Cabin3 bedroom / 2 bathroom
$10,000 season
15 minutes to Sunday River
Village Rental Home3 bedroom / 2 bathroom $6,500 Seasonal 10 Minutes to Sunday River
Walk To The Slopes$360,000
Private Chalet - Bethel$265,000
Sunday River Post & Beam$270,000
Charming Bethel Cape$124,000
Hutchinson Pond $339,000
Bethel Village Condo$69,900
Ideal Ski House$260,000
Water Views$129,000
Timber Frame Ski Home$459,000
Farmhouse - 49 Acres$420,000
Great Sunday River RoadLocation $275,000
Howard Pond Area$219,000
All Season Log Cabin$220,000
Bear Pond Cottage$174,900
Outstanding Ski House$584,000
Charming Country Cottage$115,000
Paradise Road Home$239,000
Will View Ski House$319,000
South Pond - Lake Access$329,000
Great Trail Views$294,500
31 Park Street Condo$89,000
Mountain Trail Views$343,000
Log Cabin - Water Access$259,000
Private Log Home - 9 Acres$249,000
Indian Pond Cottage$249,900
Meadow & Mountain Views$199,000
Private Log Sided Chalet$339,000
North Pond Cottage$169,000
Spectacular Views & Home$499,000
Beautiful Custom Home$469,900
Timber Creek Chalet$338,500
South Pond Access$299,000
Mt Abram Area$219,900
Powder Ridge Ski House$350,000
Boat & Ski - Lakehouse$239,000
Charming Intown Bungalow$149,900
Bethel Village Home$175,000
4 Bdrm Southern Exposure$279,000
Village Area Ranch$149,500
Ideal Vacation Home Will View $252,900
Sunday River Area Homes
Great Views! - Hanover$299,750
Renovated Farmhouse$295,000
Waterfront Cabin$190,000
Breathtaking Lake Views$329,000
Viking Village Ski House$619,000
Powder Ridge$359,000
Minutes to Skiing$289,000
Songo Pond Cabin$199,900
Bethel Inn Condo$185,000
South Ridge Condo$259,000
Mt Abram Condo$126,000
Chamberlain Condo$149,500
Eden Ridge Townhouses$149,000+
Slopeside Condos$105,000+
Bethel Office Condo$148,000
To view all area listings visit MahoosucRealty.com207-824-2771 16 Parkway, Bethel, ME 04217
The Ridge4 bedroom / 3.5 bathroom $750 nightSleeps 1010 Minutes to Sunday River
Waterfront Cabin3 bedroom / 2 bathroom
$10,000 season
15 minutes to Sunday River
Village Rental Home3 bedroom / 2 bathroom $6,500 Seasonal 10 Minutes to Sunday River
$160,000
mahoosucrentals.com | 888-310-2771
Deer View Cabin4 bedroom / 3 bathroom $700 night 8 Minutes to Sunday River
Hanover Pines Cabin4 bedroom / 3 bathroom $350 midweek $450 weekendsSleeps 1210 Minutes to Sunday River
Waterfront Cabin3 bedroom / 3 bathroom $450 / Night (weeknight)$550 weekend$1,200 Weekly Sleeps 65 Minutes to Sunday River
Eagle Ridge Chalet3 bedroom / 2.75 bathroom $500 / weekend $350 / week nightSleeps 1210 Minutes to Sunday River
The Ridge4 bedroom / 4 bathroom $750 2 nights$550 additional nightsSleeps 1010 Minutes to Sunday River
Paradise Rd. Log Home4 bedroom / 2 bathroom $375 night mid week$400 night weekends/HolidaysSleeps 810 Minutes to Sunday River
Mainestay-Sunday River 4 bedroom / 3 bathroom $700 night$4,200 vacation weeksSleeps 125 Minutes to Sunday River
Log Cabin Lane3 bedroom / 3 bathroom $300 midweek $400 weekends$2,400 week10 Minutes to Sunday River
Sunday Dream3 bedroom / 1.5 bathroom $500 night - midweek$550 night weekends/HolidaysSleeps 63 Minutes to Sunday River
South Pond Shores Cabin3 bedroom / 2 bathroom $400 midweek $500 weekendsSeasonal rate $10,000Sleeps 1215 Minutes to Sunday River
Park Street Condos2 bedroom / 1 bathroom$750 month +utilities2 bedroom /2 bathroom$850 month +utilities
Main Street Bethel3 bedroom / 2 bathroom $200 night - winter$2,400 - week, winterSleeps 810 Minutes to Sunday River
Village Area - w/Apartment$199,000
Mountain Top Retreat$129,000
Farmhouse - 49+- Acres$399,900
Water Views - Close to Town$129,000
Cute Mt Abram A-Frame$115,000
Paradise Road Home$239,000
Indian Pond Cottage$359,000
Bethel Village Home$185,000
Farmhouse - New!$229,900
Grand Views! Milton$314,000
Hot Tub - Sauna - Views!$429,000
Mt Abram Ski House$130,000
Barker Brook Cabin$129,000
Village Area Ranch$139,000
Lovely Cape - Near Town$179,000
West Bethel Chalet$199,900
Powder Ridge Cabin$359,000
Warm & Cozy Home$175,000
Sunday River Inn$799,000
Howard Pond Camp$160,000
Sunrise Condo$130,000
Parkway Professional Condo$148,000
Eden Ridge Townhouses$149,000+
Sunday River Slopeside$105,000+
BOOK YOUR NEXT VACATIONMahoosuc Rentals offers seasonal rentals, short-term vacation rentalsand long-term housing. From village town houses to private luxuryhomes. Call now to book the 2013-14 ski season.
Mahoosuc Realty | 16 Parkway, Bethel ME | 207-824-2771 | mahoosucrealty.com
mahoosucrentals.com | 888-310-2771
Deer View Cabin4 bedroom / 3 bathroom $700 night 8 Minutes to Sunday River
Hanover Pines Cabin4 bedroom / 3 bathroom $350 midweek $450 weekendsSleeps 1210 Minutes to Sunday River
Waterfront Cabin3 bedroom / 3 bathroom $450 / Night (weeknight)$550 weekend$1,200 Weekly Sleeps 65 Minutes to Sunday River
Eagle Ridge Chalet3 bedroom / 2.75 bathroom $500 / weekend $350 / week nightSleeps 1210 Minutes to Sunday River
The Ridge4 bedroom / 4 bathroom $750 2 nights$550 additional nightsSleeps 1010 Minutes to Sunday River
Paradise Rd. Log Home4 bedroom / 2 bathroom $375 night mid week$400 night weekends/HolidaysSleeps 810 Minutes to Sunday River
Mainestay-Sunday River 4 bedroom / 3 bathroom $700 night$4,200 vacation weeksSleeps 125 Minutes to Sunday River
Log Cabin Lane3 bedroom / 3 bathroom $300 midweek $400 weekends$2,400 week10 Minutes to Sunday River
Sunday Dream3 bedroom / 1.5 bathroom $500 night - midweek$550 night weekends/HolidaysSleeps 63 Minutes to Sunday River
South Pond Shores Cabin3 bedroom / 2 bathroom $400 midweek $500 weekendsSeasonal rate $10,000Sleeps 1215 Minutes to Sunday River
Park Street Condos2 bedroom / 1 bathroom$750 month +utilities2 bedroom /2 bathroom$850 month +utilities
Main Street Bethel3 bedroom / 2 bathroom $200 night - winter$2,400 - week, winterSleeps 810 Minutes to Sunday River
Village Area - w/Apartment$199,000
Mountain Top Retreat$129,000
Farmhouse - 49+- Acres$399,900
Water Views - Close to Town$129,000
Cute Mt Abram A-Frame$115,000
Paradise Road Home$239,000
Indian Pond Cottage$359,000
Bethel Village Home$185,000
Farmhouse - New!$229,900
Grand Views! Milton$314,000
Hot Tub - Sauna - Views!$429,000
Mt Abram Ski House$130,000
Barker Brook Cabin$129,000
Village Area Ranch$139,000
Lovely Cape - Near Town$179,000
West Bethel Chalet$199,900
Powder Ridge Cabin$359,000
Warm & Cozy Home$175,000
Sunday River Inn$799,000
Howard Pond Camp$160,000
Sunrise Condo$130,000
Parkway Professional Condo$148,000
Eden Ridge Townhouses$149,000+
Sunday River Slopeside$105,000+
BOOK YOUR NEXT VACATIONMahoosuc Rentals offers seasonal rentals, short-term vacation rentalsand long-term housing. From village town houses to private luxuryhomes. Call now to book the 2013-14 ski season.
Mahoosuc Realty | 16 Parkway, Bethel ME | 207-824-2771 | mahoosucrealty.com
4 Bethel LIVING | BethelLiving.com
The MMGM will be a world class Museum focused on preserving and exhibiting Maine mineral specimens, gemstones, and historical documents that tell the story of Maine’s mining history. Never before has this history been told in one place and this extensively.
The MMGM exhibits will tell the complete story of mining, minerals, and gems; how minerals form, found, and mined; the historical and current in-dustrial uses for minerals; and the art of cutting gems and creating jewelry. This will be the world’s most extensive collection, exhibits, and archival documents of Maine mining, minerals, and gems in one location. Miner tours will allow a “start to finish” experience of this fascinating field. The Museum store will allow visitors to own many of the types of Maine miner-als and gems on display. From simple and inexpensive gifts and souvenirs to spectacular, unique and custome designed and custom ordered items.
In addition, the MMGM will feature exhibitions of out of this world meteorites, fossils, and other minerals.
New MuseuM Now uNder CoNstruCtioNAn educational resource,
where Curiosity & Learning are an ongoing Process
Maine Mineral and Gem MuseumPO Box 500, 99 Main St., Bethel, ME 04217 • (207) 824–3036
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Morganite, Bennett Quarry, 1989
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Publisher’s NoteThank you for picking up the Winter Issue of Bethel Living Magazine! This is the time of year when Bethel glowingly bustles with activity. More than half of our winter population is from away, arriving here to frolic in our wonderful snow and celebrate the Holidays with family and friends. In the Bethel Area we know how to celebrate winter with skis, sleigh rides, hot mulled cider and crackling fires. Our village is THE place to be when the snow falls!
In this issue we have articles on Mt Abram’s new model for ski area survival, and the craziness of the Red Bull Frozen Rush event at Sunday River in January. We report on the cozy SS Milton restaurant, and share the history of Ski Depot and the Jacques brothers. We also delve into Back Country Skiing with Carter’s X-C Ski Centers, pass along some holiday dinner suggestions, and deliver the area events listing.
Bethel Living is published quarterly and distributed as a free publication thanks to the support of our advertis-ers and contributors. My appreciation runs deep for everyone involved and I extend my sincere gratitude to my amazing support team.
Laurie Knowles HerronPublisher
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Features Editor: Nate Scott
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For almost 30 years Hurricane Ski Slope in Falmouth, Maine in-troduced thousands of people to the sport of skiing -- until it closed in the early 1970’s. Just down Route 1, Mt. Agamenticus (The Big A) in York, Maine sold season passes for $60 -- until it shut down in 1974. Hobb’s Hill, Mt. Quito, Devil’s Den -- bygone names on the list of lost ski areas that used to dot the map of Maine; more than 70 in all. Nationwide, thousands of small areas -- some no more than a rope tow and a fire pit -- have given way to the mega-resort and destination skiing.
Here in our corner of the Western Maine mountains we’re lucky enough to still have four ski areas within a 40 minute drive from downtown Bethel. From large to small each spot has it’s own charms -- the special magic that makes generations of skiers return year after year to celebrate the sport. And no mountain has a more intensely loyal fan base than Mt Abram, located in nearby Greenwood, where a new ownership model is taking shape.
With approximately 5 different owners over the past 20 years, it became clear last spring that Mt Abram would require a more stable financial model going forward. Enter Jamie Schectman and Dave Scanlan, founders of the Mountain Riders Alliance, a new entity with a focus on the preservation of small and mid-size community ski ar-eas. Their mission is to develop values based, environmentally-friend-ly, rider-centric “Mountain Playgrounds” that encourage minimal carbon footprint business practices and alternative energy creation, while making a positive impact in the local community.
The Mountain Riders Alliance was hired to manage operations at Mt Abram for the 2013-2014 season, and at the same time oversee the formation of a community based co-operative of 200-300 mem-bers to purchase and operate the area in future seasons. The results of a 2012 customer survey meshed with MRA’s vision to create a “Mountain Playground” under community ownership, administered by a board-run cooperative that will preserve the long-term goals of
the area and it’s residents.A “Mountain Playground” has several components: first, it’s
a place for riders (the combined term for skiers and snowboarders) which focuses on uphill transportation and downhill fun. Second, it harnesses the know-how of volunteers and active community mem-bers to provide cutting-edge green energy generating systems. Third, an increased emphasis on year round activities. And finally, this mod-el, which Scanlan and Schectman have been working on for over 3 years, envisions co-ops such as Mt Abram benefiting from shared best practices, volume discounts, cross-marketing and consolidated servic-es with other small mountain co-ops. Combining as few as three small ski areas under one umbrella reduces the cost of everything from insurance and marketing to grooming equipment and food services. Reduced expenses and increased profits will enable small ski areas to thrive, a great outcome for all the players in the snow sports industry.
Green energy initiatives are nothing new for Mt Abram, as evi-denced by winning the 2012 Environmental Excellence Golden Ea-gle Award for small resorts from the National Ski Areas Association. Their wood pellet burner system, purchased locally from Maine En-ergy Systems in Bethel, produces radiant heat throughout the lodge floor using locally sourced pellet fuel. In another bid for clean energy Mt Abram installed an electric vehicle charger next to the lodge for their use as well as the use of customers with electric cars. Future plans feature an expansion to convert other mountain vehicles to elec-trical operations as well.
Another exciting development was the award from the USDA of a Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Grant of $235,000 to in-stall 869 solar panels. Construction will begin Spring 2014, likely across the street in the overflow parking lot. The installation will offset annual energy usage for snow making and lift operations, as well as all other mountain operations. Electricity is by far the greatest expense in the snow sports industry (after payroll), with prices constantly rising. This
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system allows Mt Abram to reduce costs through long-term payback.
Passion and excitement are building at Mt Abram for the new season and the new direction. Hoping to draw more families and
racers from around the Portland area and across southern Maine,
there will be extended hours of operation on Thursdays and Fridays until 7pm.Thursday nights will continue to have Pizza night, and Fri-day evenings will feature a Town League Racing program with com-petition from 5-7pm followed by live music from 8-10pm.
Take time to slide into the West Side Lodge, the Loose Boots Lounge or the Main Lodge Cafeteria to check out the restructured menus offering healthier choices and tastier treats.
Thursdays will feature the best Learn-to-Ski or Snowboard deal around: lesson, lift ticket and rentals for $25. Families can leave their little ones with Deb Doyle (owner of Bethels Hostel), the new Day Care Manager. Tubing is fun for all on Friday nights, Saturdays and Sundays.
On the operations front, Mt Abram has just purchased a new second groomer, and snow will be made on Lower Easy Rider this season to enable better connectivity from the West Side Lodge.
Opening Day is Friday, December 13th for season pass holders only -- with everyone else invited to join in the next day.
Community will be the focus for the future Mt Abram, with Jamie as the Marketing Director and Dave as Mountain Operations Man-ager working with all interested parties to forge strong partnerships in what Jamie refers to as a pot-luck mentality, or a “filling the karma basket”. The timing is perfect -- Mt Abram is sure to reap what they sow. Thanks to the Mountain Rider’s Alliance, Mt Abram is now the incubator of family ski area preservation..
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tour Package incluDeSTour escorted by Happy Time representatives. Round trip air Delta: Boston/Bozeman 7 nights Huntley Lodge. Ski liftticket complimentary or discounted for New England season passes holders, please visit newenglandpass.com for details. Outstanding daily breakfast. Private R/T transportation. Resort baggage handling, and all current hotel taxes’.
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Red Bull Frozen Rush redefines snowsports by bring-ing a new head-to-head off-road race to the slopes. Eight
9 0 0 - h o r s e p o w e r Pro4 trucks will defy the wintery condi-tions to rip figure eights, fly off jumps and climb snowy inclines at Maine’s Sunday River re-sort. Eight drivers will test their skills on uncharted terri-tory in search of a mountain champ.
From 10am to 2pm right here in Newry, skiers and snowboarders will share the contours of Sunday River’s South Ridge with he best off-road drivers on the
planet and their 4x4 trucks blazing the trails and dodging slalom gates. The race format will be a bracketed, single elimina-tion with two drivers on course at a time. The United States Auto Club has sanc-tioned the race and will oversee the com-petition to ensure that Frozen Rush will be an amazing experience for both spectators and competitors alike. Walk up viewing is free and welcomed.
On top of the race you’ll find Après Hap-py Hours in the Red Bull Show Hauler, ex-clusive tours of the off-road truck pit lanes, driver meet and greets, and a parties at the Foggy Goggle all as part of a big week of festivities and racing action. See the Red Bull Frozen Rush web site for more infor-mation and complete event schedules.
Off-road truck racing is normally re-served for the dirt speedways of summer, spring and fall, but there is nothing usual about Red Bull Frozen Rush. First explored by three-time TORC Series Champion Ricky Johnson in February 2013 at Mount Snow ski resort in West Dover, Vt., the 49-year-
Red Bull FRozen Rush 10 January 2014, sunday River ski Resort, newry, Maine
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old former motocross and supercross athlete enjoyed the challenge of taking on uncharted territory like soft snow, steep terrain, ice and freezing temperatures and wanted more off-road drivers to experience the thrill.
“I was really inspired by what my Pro4 could do when
challenged with the unique terrain earlier this year. 2013 was a small step to the real thing,” said Johnson. “I’m excited to see what these trucks are made of when the ac-tion of racing in a head-to-head is thrown in there. There is a lot to look forward to.”
Conquering the slopes doesn’t come without its set of technical challenges. Each racing truck must be specifically modified in order to adapt to the harsh weather conditions. One-of-a-kind, studded and spe-cially designed Mud-Terrain tires from BFGoodrich’s Research and Development team will arm the veteran motorsports racers as they attempt the nearly mile long course, rising over 550 vertical feet before begin-
ning their decent.Red Bull Frozen Rush will air on NBC in 2014 as part of
the Red Bull Signature Series.
Red Bull Frozen Rush 2014 Driver Ricky Johnson
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“WHERE TO EAT”New York Times, January 2013
A Bethel Legend Since 1986
29 Beers on Tap
Live MusicThursday-Saturday
Classic bistro foodin our gorgeous newupstairs bar room
Sudbury Inn Dining Room
Fireside dining oron our enclosed porch
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Award-Winning Pub Food
Savage AutoSavage Auto Repair & Towing, LLC • Body Work & Car Sales
54 West Bethel Road • Bethel, ME 04217(207) 824-2630 • Fax: (207) 824-2649Email: [email protected]
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Does your Log Home Need Refinishing?
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Kevin Blood • Swan Hill Corp.207-351-5776 • [email protected]
We offer View Clearing Services.
We offer the coating of faded log-sided homes.
TestimonialsAfter Kevin Blood reclaimed our view by expertly trimming, thinning and re-moving the many trees that had grown and obstructed our beautiful mountain vista, we quickly sold our house which had been on the market for an extended period of time.
Thank You Kevin!Michael L. • Newry, ME
I purchased a home in Bethel, Maine 5 years ago, based on a spectacular view of the Grafton Notch. Over the years the view has diminished due to tree growth. Kevin Blood, through selective tree removal, has restored the view as was seen at the time of the purchase.
Andrew Robinson • Bethel, ME
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Savage Contracting PO Box 358, Bethel, ME 04217 207-357-1093 www.savagecontracting.com
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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 PackagesBuilder packages available in a wide price range. We’d be happy to meet with you to discuss building possibilities.
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For More Information call Savage Contracting 207-357-1093
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Serving Lunch and Dinner • 43 Main Street, Bethel • 207-824-2589
Whatever the Reason for Your Vis i t to the Western Mountains,Treat Yoursel f to One Vis i t to S.S. Mi l ton!
The Mountains Seafood Restaurant!S.S. Mi l ton offers a wide select ion of entrées with an emphasis
on fresh seafood from the coast of Maine.
Lobster Stew ~ Steamed Mussels ~ Fresh Maine Lobster ~ SteaksOur Award-Winning Boothbay Fettuccine and Scallops Nantucket
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As the owner/operators of Lakewood Camps at Middle Dam in Errol, Maine for 27 years, Sue and Steve Milton learned a thing or two about of-fering quality food and hospital-ity to their guests. After selling
the camp and moving to the Bethel area they continued to hone their management and operations skills in the food service industry at the renowned Walsh & Hill Steakhouse and several other local eateries.
As their appreciation for the subtleties of finer cuisine grew Stan and Sue became passionate about the variety and complexity of fla-vors from the sea. They also fell in love with the Bethel Commu-nity and began to look for a situation that would enable them to use their business and culinary talents most profitably. So when Mother’s Restaurant in downtown Bethel went up for sale they jumped at the chance to begin a new venture with a focus on fresh lobster and fish.
Their offering to the dining scene in Bethel, dubbed the SS Mil-
ton, is located in the heart of downtown and offers the charm of an 1850’s home, with four small dining rooms. It presents visiting guests with a comfort and coziness unlike anywhere else. Stop in and visit with Sue and Steve Milton soon. You’ll find them and their com-fortable eatery a peaceful and relaxing treasure that brings the grace notes of the Maine coast into the heart of the mountains.
Chef ’s Signature Items include Apple Jack Onion Soup made with apple cider, a touch of Apple Jack Brandy and topped with a parmesan crouton, provolone and swiss cheese. Carribean Shrimp consists of sautéed shrimp with a spicy blend and served with a tropi-cal fruit sauce. Special Entrees include Boothbay Fettucini which is Maine lobster, Sea Scallops and Gulf Shrimp in a white wine cream sauce, over Fettucini. Scallops Nantucket is Sea Scallops baked with white wine, lemon, cheddar cheese and topped with a Ritz Cracker topping. Favored Desserts are Raspberry Bread Pudding and Maine Wild Blueberry Crisp.
Stop in and relax with Sue and Steve at SS Milton on Main Street in Bethel and enjoy a lovely meal in a charmed setting soon.
SS Milton on Main Street in Bethel
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Whittemore Pool & SpaMANAGEMENT
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Across from Rite-Aid in Bethel
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Looking for something to do?Fish, hike, swim, bike, paddle the river.For you History Buffs - follow the Civil War Trail through Maine and stop at the Bethel Historical Society
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• Custom Homes and Additions• Condominium Remodeling • Kitchens , Baths, Basements• Complete turnkey services• Over 25 years experience.
Custom Building and Remodeling
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New Location at Sunday River!
2 LOCATIONS (207) 824-2519 • 1-866-754-337612 Riley Road (US Route 4), Jay, Maine
111 Skiway Road (Previously Jack Frost), Newry, Maine
www.ski-depot.com
New Location at Sunday River!
2 LOCATIONS (207) 824-2519 • 1-866-754-337612 Riley Road (US Route 4), Jay, Maine
111 Skiway Road (Previously Jack Frost), Newry, Maine
www.ski-depot.com
New Location at Sunday River!Overnight Tuning & Ski Rentals
Visit the Premiere Boot and Ski Shop on the Mountain
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New Location at Sunday River!
2 LOCATIONS (207) 824-2519 • 1-866-754-337612 Riley Road (US Route 4), Jay, Maine
111 Skiway Road (Previously Jack Frost), Newry, Maine
www.ski-depot.com
New Location at Sunday River!
111 Skiway Road (Previously Jack Frost), Newry, Maine12 Riley Road (US Route 4), Jay Maine
Ron and Kenny Jacques probably never heard the ad-age “do what you love and success will follow” because the noise at their jobs in a Jay, Maine paper mill kept conversation to a minimum. But this story of two brothers with a passion for skiing and a knack for technology gives new vigor to that trite advice.
One powdery day back in 1996 Ron and Kenny spent a
super day ripping up Sugarloaf Mountain on skis, enjoying their favorite sport and having a great time. On their way home the discussion turned to the lack of a good place to purchase ski equip-ment despite the fact that, at the time, there were two established ski shops in Jay and several more on the road to Sugarloaf. By the end of that snowy ride the basic plan for Jay’s third ski shop was inscribed on the back of an envelope -- or some scrap of paper scrounged off the car floor.
Ron’s interest in computer technology paid off twice as the brothers put their plan in motion. Before heading to the Provi-dence Ski Show, Ron created a computer presentation with a map showing the existing retail ski outlets surrounding Jay and ideas on how to do things better. They left Maine thinking they might entice two suppliers but drove home with backing from Atomic, Elan, Head, K2, Dynastar, Lang, Koflach, Tyrolia and more!
The first store opened with pocket change in the drawer, four dozen pairs of skis and six dozen pairs of boots. Sales were steady, but the snowy winter of 1996 was followed by a couple years of less than stellar conditions on the slopes. They still had their jobs at the mill, and so, hoping to expand their sales reach Ron purchased the ‘ski-depot.com’ domain name in 1997.
While many people wondered who in the world would buy skis using a computer, the brother’s quit the mill, shipped their first pair of skis in 1998 and never looked back. As early adopters in the bonanza of on-line retailing ski-depot.com quickly became Fisher ski’s largest retail dealer, and for a period of time, the third largest e-tailer in the country. Ski Depot currently sells and ships over 3,000 pairs of skis to customers around the world with many of their skis ending up as far away as China.
The Jay ski shop continued to grow, currently employing a
dozen people and necessitating a move into a larger building situated along the Androscoggin River, but other attempts at local expansion into traditional brick and mortar stores were short lived. Then, this past summer, just before the 4th of July, the Jacques boys received a call from Fred Cowan, the owner of Jack Frost, a popular retail store on the Sunday River access road. Fred was looking to sell his location and knew that Ski Depot would be an excellent company to service his customer base. Ron and Kenny jumped at the op-portunity, offering Sunday River skiers a place to find volume ski prices at a familiar venue.
Ski Depot brings a huge selection of equipment to the new store, catering to racers and freestylers, all skiers new and old -- there is something for every skier on the hill. Freeriders will be stoked with the amazing assortment of Line skis and Full Tilt boots. Kenny Jacques is personally overseeing all operations, with Hakan Adams at the helm in the bootfitting department. A full ser-vice tuning shop downstairs will take care of binding adjustments, ski tuning and maintenance with Jeffrey “Dewey” Dewhurst and Bruce Cummings manning the counter.
The mission to create a truly great ski shop that customers trust and return to time and again is just as important today as it was on that car ride 16 years ago. Stop in and see why Ski Depot at Sun-day River and the crew that run it will be your new favorites.
Kenny Jacques
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Voted Best Martini
in Sunday River this Week’s BEST OF BETHEL 2011-2013
Specialty Martinis • Fine Italian Food • Extensive Wine List Steaks • Salads • Children’s Menu • Open Daily 5pm
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PURVEYORS OF FINE FOOD,
WINE & BEER
Deli • Café • Espresso BarLargest Beer, Wine & Liquor
Selection in the AreaNew York Pizza
Boar’s Head Cold CutsFresh Cut Meats
Seafood • LobsterFull Line of Groceries
Sandwiches • CheeseMeals to Go
Located on the SundayRiver Access Road
Across from the entrance to the Grand Summit Hotel
824-6969Fax: 824-0727
EAT-IN OR TAKE-OUTwww.barkingdawgmarket.com
MENUPhilly Cheesesteak $8.50 $12.50Shaved steak, American cheese,and fried onions
Meatball Parmesan $7.50 $11.50Mozzarella, homemade tomato sauce
Sausage, Peppers and Onions $7.50 $11.50
Chicken or Eggplant Parmesan $7.50 $11.50Mozzarella, homemade tomato sauce
Hot Subs
Regular Belly Buster
Grilled Cheese $5.00
Grilled Cheese & Tomato $6.00
Hamburger $7.00
Cheeseburger $8.00American, Swiss, or Provolone
BLT $7.00Bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo on toast
Hot Dog $3.50Sauerkraut, relish, onions
Reuben $9.00Corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, Thousand Island dressing on Rye bread
Pastrami $9.00with imported Swiss and Dijon mustard on Rye bread
Hot Sides
Chicken Wings $5.95
Chicken Tenders $5.95
Jalapeño Poppers $4.95
French Fries $3.95
Onion Rings $4.95
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OpeN 7 DaYs!Delivery available for groceries, pizza and liquor, NY Style Pizza,
Boars’ Head Meats, Fresh Cut Steaks, Beer, Wine, Produce,
Tobacco Products and more.
“If we don’t have it...you don’t need it!”
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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
Lobsters * Seafood * Steaks * Pasta * PizzaPub Fare * Full Bar * TV’s * Cold Draft Beers
½ Pound Burgers * Catering Available
Present this Coupon for$5 OFF the purchase of $25 or more!
Dine In only. Limit one coupon per party per visit.
FUN, CASUAL, AFFORDABLE...ONLY AT ROOSTER’S!!
www.roostersroadhouse.com159 Mayville Road (Rt. 2), Bethel • 824-0309
Reservations Accepted
We have one of the best selections of quality cross-country equipment in Maine.
Carter’s X-C Ski CenterCross Country Ski Centers, Sales, Rentals & Lodging
420 Main Street, Route 26, Oxford, Maine • 786 Intervale Road in Bethel, Maine
207-539-4848 • www.cartersxcski.com
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Want to try the latest trend for on-snow enthusiasts? Get over to Carter’s Cross Country Ski Center and put some Back Country skis on your feet!
Back Country skis are wider, have more shape, are more stable and come with or without metal edges. BC boots and bindings fea-ture a more solid connection to the ski, enabling skiers to get onto less populated trails and ski with more floatation in deeper snow. A visit to Carter’s offers many trails designated for Back Country skiing and snowshoeing.
With over 30 years in business the Carter family has established locations in Bethel and Oxford; each with it’s own full-service ski shop and unique ski trails. They sell and rent snowshoes as well as BC, touring and racing skis for everyone in the family.
The Oxford shop offers one of the largest selections of quality ski equipment and accessories in New England -- they have exact-ly what you need to take joy in this winter wonderland. Outside, find 25km of groomed nature trails running through pristine fields and woods. Ideal for beginners and people who want to snowshoe, and open all winter 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm.
The newly built 24’ x 24’ 2-story timber frame addition at Carter’s Bethel location houses the rental shop and the only full service Nordic ski shop in the Bethel area. Spectacular views
abound as the 45km of groomed trails wander along the Big An-drscoggin River, then roll and wind their way through open fields and beautiful woodlands. The best views from any ski area in Maine await as you climb up Farwell Mountain to reveal the mag-nificence of Grafton Notch and a majestic look at the Presidential Range. Choose to descend through deep snow BC terrain or glide your way back on the groomed corduroy.
Book an overnight stay in the new ski lodge, or one of three off-grid trailside cabins. Guests at the lodging sites receive a free trails pass for use at either location. Please call ahead for hours of operation at 207-539-4848.
The Carter family’s goal is to make cross country skiing a part of your life; to enjoy the sport as they do. They look forward to seeing you out on the snow very soon.
Go Back Country OR Cross County at Carter’s
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Angry Al’s OystersFrom Alex Nevens of the Newcastle Publick House
Ingredients:2 dozen shucked oysters with their liquor1/2 lb. bacon, pan browned1/2 cup chopped spinach1/4 crumbled bleu cheese1 small bottle of your favorite hot sauce
DirectionsCarefully shuck oysters and loosen from their shell by giv-ing them a half turn. Be sure to reserve them in their liquor (natural juice) in the deeper side of their shell. Arrange them on a pan to carry to the grill. Lightly sprinkle chopped bacon, bleu cheese, spinach and hot sauce over the oysters. Grill over coals until liquor just begins to bubble and serve immediately, at least 3 oysters per person.
Winter Roasted Vegetables
Ingredients:1 large sweet potato, skin on, chopped into 1” cubes1 medium bulb of fennel chopped in small cubes1 Vidalia onion, chopped into ½” cubes1 head of garlic, cloves separated but left whole1 lb. Brussels sprouts, chopped in half1/4 Cup dried cranberries or cherries2 generous Tsp. duck fat, bacon fat or butter 2 Tsp. Coconut oilSalt & Pepper
Chop all vegetables and toss with melted fats, salt and pepper in a large roasting pan. Roast uncovered at 400°F for 35 minutes, stirring at least twice, until edges begin to caramelize. Serve directly from oven to table in a festive dish.
Ode to the Holidays and toWinter! The Holiday Season and Winter is a time to
pause, a time to be thankful, and a time to cel-
ebrate and reflect. It is a time to enjoy those
closest to you, with the celebration of life and
joy. By being grateful for what we have we are
reminded of the wonder that surrounds us all
year long. Relax and enjoy the shortest days
of the year with celebrations of food, family,
friends and love.
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Raspberry Bread PuddingA delicious recipe from Sue & Steve of SS Milton
Ingredients:Combine the following and let stand for 15 minutes:3 cups of bread torn into small pieces8 oz. unsweetened raspberries3/4 cup sugar1 tsp. vanilla1/2 tsp. cinnamon2 Tbs. melted butter
DirectionsFold in 2 well-beaten EggsPour into a 9” cake round and bake at 375° until firm and slightly brown, approximately 45 minutes.Cut into wedges and serve with Vanilla Sauce.
Vanilla SauceBeat all of the ingredients below in a double boiler over simmering water until sugar dissolves and mixture thickens slightly.1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup half ‘n half1/4 cup butter3/4 tsp. vanilla
Roast Duck a l’Orange
Ingredients:2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice, about 6 oranges, orange rinds reserved 1 (5-pound) duck, cleaned, with innards, wing tips and excess fat removed 2 oranges, zested 2/3 cup sugar 1 tablespoon Peychaud Bitters 1-1/2 cups duck or chicken stock 2 tablespoons arrowroot dissolved in 2 tablespoons cold water 1/2 cup Grand Marnier liqueur
DirectionsPreheat oven to 500 degrees F. Roughly chop the orange rinds and place in the cleaned duck cavity. Place the stuffed duck on a baking rack over a baking sheet with 1/2-inch of water. Bake until skin turns golden brown and lightly crisps, about 30 minutes. Reduce temperature to 300 degrees and continue cooking until duck reaches an internal temperature of 170 degrees, about 1 hour.
In a medium heavy saucepan combine the orange juice, zest and sugar over medium high heat and reduce to 3/4 cup. Add Peychaud Bitters to orange juice gastrique and set aside. Add hot duck stock to reduced orange gastrique and simmer over medium low heat for 10 minutes to reduce. Add arrow-root mixture, to thicken.
Remove duck from roasting pan, reserving fat for later use. Remove orange rinds from duck cavity. Let rest 10 minutes before carving.
Add the Grand Marnier to roasting pan and place over 2 burners on medium high heat. Deglaze pan, scraping continu-ously with a large wooden spoon. Reduce for 5 to 10 minutes. Pour the orange sauce in the pan into a gravy boat and serve with carved duck.
Store cooled duck fat in the fridge for later use on pizza, to roast vegetables, fry potatoes or pop corn
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Specializing in Maine Gems, Jewelry & Minerals
57 Main Street, Bethel207.824.3030 • www.mtmann.com
Discover a wealth of amazing and exquisitely colored gems, some of which are already set in a variety of beautifully handcrafted contemporary and traditional settings. Or choose a stone and sit down with us to design an heirloom that you will treasure.
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Private Snow Mobile trails cut & Maintained
complete outdoor 4-Season Service
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ONgOiNg WiNtER EvENtS:
Black Diamond Family Entertainment Series
January-April at Grand Summit Hotel at Sunday River Resort.
Artists and performers presenting comedy shows, magic, music
and more. 800.543.2SKI. www.sundayriver.com
Fireworks at Sunday River Resort
8:30 pm at South Ridge Lodge
Jan. 13, 18, 25
Feb. 8, 15, 20, 26
Mar. 5, 8, 12, 15
Mt. Abram’s Full Moon Hike & Ski
Jan. 11, Feb. 15, March 15
5:30 p.m.
Take a guided winter hike to the peak of Mt. Abram to view
a spectacular full moon. Meet at base area at 5:30pm. 2.5
hours round-trip. Reservations recommended, but not required.
207.875.5000. www.mtabram.com
Bud Light Music Series
Live music at the Foggy Goggle at Sunday River’s South Ridge
base lodge. www.sundayriver.com 800.543.2SKI
Jan. 11 – Living on a Bad Name – Bon Jovi tribute band
Jan. 25 – Dead Sessions – Grateful Dead tribute band
Feb. 8 – The Peacheaters – Allman Brothers, rock n’ roll
Feb. 22 – Dead Sessions – Grateful Dead tribute band
March 1 – Rustic Overtones – Portland-based rock/funk originals
March 8 – The Peacheaters – Allman Brothers, rock n’ roll
March 15 – Turkuaz – funk
March 22 - Dead Sessions – Grateful Dead tribute band
March 29 – Shutdown Brown – Funk
April 4 – Royal Hammer – Reggae
Sleigh Rides
The Bethel Inn Resort
A 1/2 hour trip on the beautiful trails behind The Bethel Inn
Resort. Trips depart every 1/2 hour, 5pm - 7:30pm. $15 for ages 11
and up, $12 for ages 4-10, 3 and under free with an adult.
December 21, 24, 26, 28, 31
January: 4, 11, 18, 25
February: 1, 8, 15, 18, 20, 22
March: 1, 8, 15
Jan. 1: 30th Carter’s Last Stand. Come celebrate with a
New Year ski or snowshoe at our Bethel location. Potluck lunch
at 1 pm. Carter’s XC Ski Center, 786 Intervale Road, Bethel.
207.539.4848 / 207.824.3880. www.cartersxcski.com
Jan. 6-10: College Week at Sunday River Resort. A full week
of college fun, complete with parties, live concerts, comedy, spe-
cial events, huge bonfires, and amazing deals. All events are open
to ages 18 years and older. (800) 543-2SKI. www.sundayriver.com
Jan. 10 Red Bull Frozen Rush Frozen Rush brings eight
900-horsepower off-road Pro4 trucks and the best off-road
drivers on the planet to race head-to-head on snow across the
trails of South Ridge at Sunday River. On top of the race you’ll
find Après Happy Hours in the Red Bull Show Hauler, exclusive
tours of the off-road truck pit lanes, driver meet and greets, and a
parties at the Foggy Goggle all as part of a big week of festivities
and racing action. www.sundayriver.com
Jan. 12: National Winter trails Day at Carter’s XC Ski Center,
786 Intervale Road, Bethel. Free rentals & trail pass for begin-
ners. 207.539.4848 / 824.3880. www.cartersxcski.com
Jan. 13-17: Sunday River’s Children’s Festival Week is for the
young and the young at heart. Enjoy an entire week dedicated
to families. Activities like scavenger hunts, live entertainment,
movies, and themed Perfect Turn kids’ lessons - all with incredible
savings for families - kids can ski, snowboard, stay, rent, and learn
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for free when staying with their parents. 800.543.2SKI.
www.sundayriver.com
Jan. 14: Rhapsody in Blue –This multi-disciplinary dance and
visual arts residency will literally wrap students and community
members into an innovative, multimedia set of dance and arts
workshops leading to a set of public performances. Part of the
Mahoosuc Arts Council’s Mountain Arts Series. www.mahoosu-
carts.org
Jan. 25 – Cause For Laughter – Mt. Abram Ski Area. Charity
comedy event to raise money and awareness for autism and fami-
lies with autistic children. 5 p.m. (207) 875-5000
www.mtabram.com
Jan. 26 – Full Moon Ski at Carter’s XC Ski Center. 207.539.4848 /
207.824.3880. www.cartersxcski.com
Jan. 27: Androscoggin Home Health Fundraiser, Carter’s XC
Ski Center, 420 Main Street, Oxford, Maine, 207.539.4848, www.
cartersxcski.com.
Jan. 27-31: go50 Week at Sunday River Ski Resort. Show
those young ‘uns that you can make first chair to last and still
have room for fun. For Go50 Week, we’ve lined up Welcome
Social, free Snowflake Factory tours, a wine dinner, live entertain-
ment, and great vacation packages for skiers and snowboarders
ages 50+. 800.543.2SKI. www.sundayriver.com
Feb. 1: Annual Whitegrass Festival & Maine Telemark Festival.
The white slopes of Maine host New England’s only winter blue-
grass jam on snow. 207.875.5000. www.mtabram.com
Feb. 7-9: White Out Weekend (WOW) Sunday River is proud
to host White Out Weekend in association with The OutRyders,
New England’s largest GLBTQ ski and snowboard club, and the
DownEast Pride Alliance. WOW is all about stellar skiing and rid-
ing with friends, plus events, parties, and more. Peak Party theme
is Mardi Gras. 800-543-2SKI. www.sundayriver.com
Feb. 8: Flying Moose Classic. Classic technique, mass start at
Gould Academy’s Pine Hill Competition Trails. 7.5 km or 22km
timed races. Youth/Bill Koch League events too. 207.824.4099.
www.bethelouting.org
Feb. 14: valentine’s Ski Date at Carter’s XC Ski Center. Free
chocolate for lovers. 207.539.4848 / 207.824.3880.
www.cartersxcski.com
Feb. 15: Rail Jam at the Bethel inn Resort. The area’s best
freestyle skiers and snowboarders show off their moves on the
USASA-sanctioned course at The Bethel Inn Resort.
www.bethelinn.com 800-654-0125
Feb. 22: Mt. Abram Ski Club Charity Auction. Mt. Abram Ski
Resort. 207.875.5000. www.mtabram.com
Feb. 25: Bonifontes Czech Boys Choir is known as one of the
best boys choir ensembles in the world. Talented boys from 4 to
18 years of age come to Telstar High School’s auditorium as part
of their world tour. 7 p.m. Part of the Mahoosuc Arts Council’s
Mountain Arts Series. www.mahoosucarts.org
Mar. 1-2 World Adult Kickball Association kickball tournament
on snow. Mt. Abram Ski Area. (207) 875-5000 www.mtabram.com
Mar. 4: 29th Mr. Machine Event at Carter’s XC Ski Cen-
ter, 786 Intervale Road, Bethel. Tour & Potluck. 11am.
207.539.4848/207.824.3880. www.cartersxcski.com
March 8-9: WinterKids Downhill Derby at Mt. Abram Ski Area.
24 hours of nonstop skiing and entertainment to raise money for
WinterKids, an organization dedicated to getting Maine kids and
their families outside in the winter. (207) 875-5000 www.mtabram.
com www.winterkids.org
March 22: Western Maine Fly Fishing Expo - 9:30 am to 4
pm at The Bethel Inn Conference Center. Fishing guides, camps,
retail vendors, fishing videos,fly tying competitions, outdoor au-
thors and artists, prize drawings every hour. www.mollyockettu.
org/Expo.html [email protected] 207-824-3694
Mar. 29: 29th Annual Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation
Ski-A-thon at Sunday River Ski Resort. Raise funds to support
free programs for adaptive skiers and riders. Participate in a fun
race, an obstacle course, and other great activities. 207.824.2440.
www.maineadaptive.org
Mar. 28-29: the Dumont Cup. He broke the quarterpipe
World Record in 2008 and then came back to introduce the first-
ever Dumont Cup in 2009, and this year, becomes an Olympic
hopeful. Post-Sochi, Simon comes back to Sunday River for his
biggest Dumont Cup event yet scheduled to take place on the
newly-cut T72 trail, which Simon helped to design. Competition
format will include an amateur event followed by a pro event;
winner takes home big cash and prizes. (800) 543-2SKI www.
sundayriver.com
Mar. 24: 24th Annual Eat the Heat Chili Cook-off & Firefight-
ers’ Race. Watch firefighters compete in teams of five in full turn-
out gear and carrying a fire hose as they race down the mountain
to raise money for Maine Adaptive Sports and Recreation.
Then, sample chili from the best cooks in the state as they vie for
the prize of “Best Chili Cook”and enjoy live entertainment. (800)
543-2SKI www.sundayriver.com
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We are a full service rental agency here in the area currently looking
to expand our inventory of Summer and Winter rentals to match the
demand we are receiving!
Our company offers different levels of assistance, from those simply
looking for referrals to others wanting us to handle everything.Office Location: 227 Skiway Road
Newry • Base of South Ridge
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Winter Short Term$1,000/Night
Lakeholm4 Bdrm / 2 Bath
Winter Short Term$350/Night
Riverbend2 Bdrm / 2 Bath
Winter Short Term$275/Night
Howard Pond2 Bdrm / 1 Bath
Winter Short Term$200/Night
Bailey Road3 Bdrm / 2 Bath
Winter Seasonal Rental$7,500/Season
Headwall Drive1 Bdrm / 1 Bath
Winter Seasonal Rental$7,500 ALL INCLUSIVE
South Ridge1 Bdrm / 1 Bath
Winter Seasonal Rental$10,000/Season
Locke View3 Bdrm / 2 Bath
Winter Seasonal Rental$13,000 ALL INCLUSIVE
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Septic Systems We install new complete systems and do
repairs on existing systems.
Road WorkWe 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 clearingRemoval of stumps, brush and rocks; we leave the
site ready to build on and transport all of the debris
to our pit for recycling.
Foundation HolesComplete digging, backfilling and grading.
DrivewaysWe can repair your driveway after the winter wear
and tear. We also re-grade and resurface driveways
and parking areas.
Rock WallsWe can build rock walls to enhance the beauty and
functionality of any landscaping or driveway project.
Material DeliveryOur Bethel gravel pit supplies screened loam and
gravel. We also accept brush and stumps for recy-
cling 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.
Snow Plowing / Removal and Ice controlWe offer complete snow plowing and snow removal
services including sanding.
P.O. Box 158, Bethel, ME 04217 • Phone: 207.824.2258 Fax: 207.824.3363 • [email protected]
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uyour home away from home
We’re Bethel, Maine’s only steakhouse!At the Black Diamond Steakhouse, most everything we offer is homemade, right here in our
own kitchen, from the finest quality ingredients we can find. We hand cut and age our steaks
and meats, and we grow our own vegetables and herbs, and feature them on our food,
beverage menus and specials. You’ll be delightfully surprised at what we have in store for you.
Come join us for lunch or dinner and we’ll treat
you like family. You will find our restaurant to
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quality foods offered for your enjoyment. After
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Call 824-4044 for Reservations or to reserve our courtesy Vehicle for Sunday River Valley & Bethel
We Offer...• Steaks & Prime Rib
• cocktails & Specialty Drinks
• lunch & Dinner
• Desserts & Appetizers
• Handcut Filet Mignon
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