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Franklin County, incorporated in 1838, is in western Maine, bordering Canada and serving as an economic gateway for U.S. and Canadian businesses. Historically, the area was known for its dairy farms, lumbering, canning, woolen mills, and shoe manufacturing industries. Towns in Franklin County include Avon, Carrabassett Valley, Carthage, Chesterville, Coplin Plt., Dallas Plt., Eustis, Farmington, Industry, Jay, Kingfield, New Sharon, New Vineyard, Phillips, Rangeley, Rangeley Plt., Sandy River Plt., Strong, Temple, Weld and Wilton.

The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce website is a great place to start looking for information about the county’s communities, economy, government, education, sports, and recreation. Currently, its calendar of events shows listings for the annual Saddleback Mountain Bluegrass Festival, the Western Maine Storytelling Guild event, LEAP’s annual Golf Tournament, and the area’s annual Car and Bike Show. The “Live and Work” section of the site has quick links to information on local real estate, employment, government, education, banking, public utilities, health care, religious organizations, and more.

The introduction notes that, “The area provides an ideal mix of residential offerings, from modern rentals to in-town historic

homes to rural homesteads with remarkable views. There is a wide diversity of local employers, so whether your niche is in health care, education, financial services or manufacturing, an opportunity awaits you. Educational opportunities, from preschool to post-secondary levels, are first class. Recent additions to walking trails have given residents and visitors the chance to see the western mountains on a level like never before. It’s easier than ever to ‘leave it all behind’ and experience nature at it’s finest. The art’s community in Franklin County is best described as ‘breathtaking.’ Throughout the year, art walks are held in Rangeley, Kingfield and Farmington. The recent addition of the Emery Arts Community Center to the local college campus has provided additional opportunities for artisans to share their work with the region.” Learn more about the area by visiting http://www.franklincountymaine.org/.

The National Register of Historic Places shows listings in Franklin County that include the Arnold Trail to Quebec in Coburn Gore,

the First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ in Farmington, the Madrid Village Schoolhouse in Madrid, the Rangeley Public Library, and more. For more listings and addresses, visit the site at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Register_of_Historic_Places_listings_in_Franklin_County,_Maine/.

Another source of information about Franklin County includes the Western Mountains Alliance whose motto is, "Helping people shape the future of western Maine." The organization "advocates for change by promoting innovative and cooperative ways of solving problems, and partnering with dozens of other organizations to implement vital education, business, finance, environment, community development, public policy and health-related projects spanning the region." Recently, the WMA site offered a free, downloadable PDF of "Mabel's Book," which lists information about local farms and farm markets. For more information, v isit the W MA site at http://w w w.westernmountainsalliance.org/.

Franklin County facts

Franklin Maine

Population, 2011 estimate 30,746 1,328,188

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Life in Oxford CountyCOUNTY BUILDING26 Western AvenueSouth Paris, ME 04281Tel: 743-6359Fax: 743-1545

County seat .... South Paris

Square miles............... 2,078

Oxford County, incorporated in 1805, is located on the western edge of Maine and borders New Hampshire. South Paris is the county seat. The towns of this region are mostly small and rural. This mountainous region provides four season recreation opportunities and boasts some of the state’s best skiing, hiking, and snowmobile trails. Municipalities in Oxford County include Andover, Bethel, Brownfield, Buckfield, Byron, Canton, Denmark, Dix f ield, Fryeburg, Gilead, Greenwood, Hanover, Hartford, Hebron, Hiram, Lincoln Plt., Lovel l, M a g a l low a y Plt . , Me x ic o,

Ne w r y, Nor w ay, Ot i sf ield, Ox ford, Paris, Peru, Porter, Roxbury, Rumford, Stoneham, Stow, Sumner, Sweden, Upton, Water ford, West Pa r is, a nd Woodstock.

T he Na t ion a l Re g i s t e r of Histor ic Places l ist i ngs i n Oxford County, Maine includes the Center Meeting House and Common in Oxford, Deering Memorial United Methodist Church in Paris, Lovejoy Bridge in South Andover, Rumford Point Congregational Church in Rumford, Sturtevant Hall in Hebron, a nd more. Visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Register_of_Historic_Places _ l ist i ngs _ i n _Ox ford _C o u n t y, _ M a i n e f o r m o r e listings.

The Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce describes the area as having "more than 10 lakes a nd ponds, including La ke Pennesseewassee of Norway, Crystal Lake and Long Lake of Harrison, South Pond of Buckfield, and Upper Range,

Midd le Ra nge a nd L ower Ra nge Ponds of Pola nd – all of which are havens for boating, swimming, fishing, ice skat ing, cross countr y sk i ing, snow mobil ing and more ! Streaked, Singepole, a n d H a w k m o u n t a i n s , a mong ot hers, a re hi k ing t rek s w it h v ista v iews of Mo u n t Wa s h i n g t o n a n d t h e P r e s i d e nt i a l R a n g e . A d d i t i o n a l l y, N o r w a y 's Ordw ay Grove a nd Pa r i s Cornwa l l Nature Preser ve prov ide over 150 acres of land for public use." For more i n for mat ion, cont ac t t he Ox ford Hi l ls Cha mber by phone at 743-2281, or email [email protected].

Oxford County facts

Population, 2011 estimate

Oxford Maine

57,695 1,328,188

Source: U.S. Census

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Blue mountains are backdrop to the lovely Bethel areaWhen it comes to mountains, Vermont has the Greens, New Hampshire has the Whites, and Maine has the Blues. The Blues, better known as the Longfel-low Range after Maine's most famous poet, extend northeast from Bethel to the 5,268-foot Mt. Katahdin, the northern ter-minus of the Appalachian Trail.

The section of the Blues from the Androscoggin River to the Bear River in Grafton Notch is called the Mahoosucs, likely an anglicized Abenaki term for "land that is hard to hunt in" or "abode of hungry animals." S o m e h i s t o r i a n s b e l i e v e the term means pinnacle or mountain peak.

Since the 1870s, travelers have visited the Bethel area to hike the peaks and neighboring foot-hills, breathe the clean moun-tain air, spark their creative spirits, and cure their blues.

Not to be overshadowed by the more publicized and well-known Presidential Range and White Mountains, the Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce is reaching out to visitors of

all ages and abilities to hike, walk, and backpack the variety of trails found in the western Maine region.

There are over two dozen day hikes in the area including the Mt. Will Trail, Step Falls Nature Preserve, Table Rock Trail, and Wright Trail leading up Goose Eye Mountain.

The Grafton Loop Trail provides a three-night backpacking trip for the adventuresome. In town, the Bethel Pathway along the Androscoggin River, Paradise Road, and self-guided walking tours of the tow n's historic d ist r ict sat isf y t he casua l, exercise walker.

Rebuilt Table Rock Trail is a favorite w it h fa mil ies. The 2 .4-m i le loop fol low s t he Appalachian Trail's white blaze to the blue-blazed trail. It rises gradually to a height of 900 feet above the trail head. (You may also take a right on the orange-blazed trail to ascend steeply. Children prefer this. Minor caves and clambering are fun.) From aptly named "Table Rock," the vista includes 4,180-foot

Old Speck Mountain, the third-highest mountain in Maine.

S t e p Fa l l s n e a r G r a f t o n Notch was the Nature Con-ser vancy's f irst preser ve in Maine. The 24-acre preserve trail follows Wright Brook, a braided stream of steeply cas-cading pools dropping over 250 feet – making this one of Ma ine's highest waterfa l ls. This is an ideal hike for nature photographers. The Mt. Will Trail, developed by the Bethel Conser vat ion Com m ission, climbs 730 feet through the Bethel Town Forest.

The North Ledges Section is highlighted by a descriptive nature t ra i l, fol lowed by a hike to south-facing ledges t h a t a f f or d v ie w s of t he Androscoggin valley and Bethel village. The final rocky descent completes the 3.25-mile loop.

The Wright Trail is a full-day's loop hike up to the 3,860-foot summit of Goose Eye Mountain. This trail is part of the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands' Mahoosuc Unit.

For its hiking visitors, Bethel offers a variety of lodging from restored bed and breakfasts, historic inns, to resorts with s w i m m i ng pool s a nd gol f courses, as well as motels and campgrounds.

Dining opt ions ra nge f rom a ha l f-dozen pi z z a places to C h i nese, Korea n, BBQ, v e g e t a r i a n , E n g l i s h p u b, microbrewery, and fine dining. Day hikers can pick up a pack lunch at the local supermarket or specialty-food stores.

There is an outdoor outfitter in town for those in need of hiking, backpack ing, a nd ca mping gear. The Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce office has trails maps for day hikes in the area a nd t he sta f f w i l l prov ide direction to the trail heads.

For information on walking, h i k i ng , a nd back pack i ng , c o n t a c t t h e B e t h e l A r e a C ha mber of Com merce at 1-800-442-5826 or online at www.bethelmaine.com.

Franklin County: Wilton Fish & Game opens doorsThe Wilton Fish & Game Club, on Rt. 2, with The Rimfire and Firing Pins Competition Youth League, are holding their an-nual open house on Saturday, August 4th during the Wilton Blueberry Festival. Events will be starting at 9 a.m. with Emily MacCabe from the Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. who will be offering Basic Com-pound Bow Instruction for all ages. All equipment will be pro-vided. This is a good opportuni-ty for everyone to become famil-iar with the sport of archery. The WF&G has recently purchased an additional 12 acres of abut-ting land which will be used for archery. Instruction will end at noon and will follow with trap shooting under the instruction of Charlie Tappan. Please bring your own ammo. Ear and eye protection required.

The shooting gallery and gatling gun will be offered again this year from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. This is an an-nual fundraiser for the Rimfire and Firing Pins Youth Competi-tion League. Test your shooting skills and come join in the fun. A $50 prize for the high scorer in each category of the Shooting Gallery, Gatling Gun, and Trap

Shooting will be offered. Hot dog and hamburger lunch will be pro-vided by the youth league. Funds earned by the youth will be used for equipment.

Look in town for the WF & G table during the festival days by Food City. A raffle is being held with some terrific prizes. 1st Grand prize: Youth Bow Package donated in memory of Richard A. Rowe by Jeff Rowe and fam-ily. 2nd Prize: Ruger Rif le, All American .270 Winchester , bolt action , sponsored by Audette’s Hardware in Winthrop. 3rd prize: Salmon Fishing Trip on Rangeley Lake with Wilton resi-dent Bruce Dyke. One-day, two-person trip for the spring season 2013. All equipment provided.

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Western Maine offers cultural attractions for everyoneANDOVER: The 32nd annual Andover Olde Home Day takes place Saturday, August 4. At 10 a.m., the annual parade will move up Main Street from the Transfer Station Road. The theme this year is “Telstar Satellite Celebrating 50 Years — The Sky’s the Limit.” Float prizes are will be given. Special buttons and T-shirts will be available for sale. Old Home Days is a celebration of Andover’s history. It began in 1980 and has evolved into a four-day event.

A band concert will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, on the Andover Common. Activities on Saturday, Aug. 4, start at 8 a.m. with coffee and doughnuts at the First Congregational Church Christian Education Building, where a quilt show will also be held in memory of well-known area quilter Joyce Frazier. From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Western Maine Street Rods will display their classic and antique cars at Akers Field. The Ellis River Riders will also hold activities on Saturday and Sunday at their facility off Airport Road. Throughout the day there will be many activities on the Common, at the Historical Building, Town Hall, the fire station and along Main Street. These include children’s games, a pie-eating contest, chicken barbecue, lawn-tractor races at Grimaldi Field, arm wrestling and a skillet-throwing contest.

The library will feature a book sale and the Pennacook art show, displaying the works of former Andover resident Christie

Mulvaney. Capping the day, Rumford rock band Monsta will perform live for dancing at the fire station.

BETHEL: HarvestFest, Saturday, September 15, 2012. This event is a celebration of the harvest and beginning of the foliage season in New England. It is always held the third Saturday in September. More than 50 arts and crafts vendors fill the village common. Music accompanies the event from the gazebo.

Free horse-drawn wagon rides are provided and there is a chainsaw-carving demonstration going on all day. The Chowdah Cook-off features local restaurants competing for the titles of “best chowdah” and is enormously popular, attracting hundreds of hungry tasters. Several Bethel-area nonprofits also have events that day in locations around the region. Expected attendance 2,500.

OXFORD: New gaming destination in the Western Foothills. Oxford Casino opened recently with more than 500 reel and video slot machines and a dozen table games for blackjack, craps, poker and roulette. All guests of the casino and its Oxford Grill restaurant must be 21 or older. The casino is open 24/7 year-round on Route 26 in Oxford.

WILTON: The 30th annual Wilton Blueberry Festival takes place August 3-4 from 9 a.m.-10 p.m. in many locations throughout

town. Over 60 events take place during the festival including fun road races, boat rides, parades, tractor pull, baby crawl, live entertainment, food, crafters, and more.

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Grafton Notch State Park along Route 26 in North Newry contains and connects to more than 70 miles of rugged hiking trails, and offer less challenging walking trails to waterfalls and scenic overlooks. Dogs must be leashed at all times.

Fun on the farm

Horse stables in central and western Maine offer guided trail rides through forests and fields that may include a river crossing or a dip in a lake. Teens and grade school-age children are welcome to ride, and basic riding instructions are covered before hitting the trail.

Bald Eagle watching

Maine is home to 75 percent of the bald eagle population of New England and New York. The state has more than 500 nesting pairs that produce more than 300 fledglings each spring, according to the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Maine’s ocean, lakes and rivers provide a plentiful amount of the eagle’s favorite food: fish.

March and April are the best months to view nesting eagles, while April through June are the best months to spot young eaglets in a nest. See them at these spots during spring, summer or anytime, as many live in Maine year-round.

Sebago Lake: Islands in southern Maine’s largest lake are home to nesting eagle pairs that produce eaglets each year. Adjacent Little Sebago Lake also has resident eagles.

Rangeley Lakes: Mooselookmeguntic Lake and Rangeley Lake are dependable spots for eagle sightings.

Exploring Maine on snow shoes

The rhy thmic crunch of snowshoes provides the perfect accompaniment to an otherwise quiet winter walk in the Maine woods. Snowshoes allow winter exploration in deep snow, up hills and mountains, and to remote spots with great views. Touring centers, farms, and community parks in Maine allow snowshoeing on groomed and ungroomed trails for a fee or for free. Many touring centers rent snowshoes for all ages.

Douglas Mountain Preserve near Sebago Lake has three trails that offer an easy round-trip walk of one to two miles to a scenic mountain top. Take off the snowshoes at the summit to climb the rectangular stone tower which has a map at the top identifying the surrounding mountains and bodies of water.

For more information about Maine’s events and activities, go to www.visitmaine.com/.

Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce photoView of the Bethel-area mountains at apple blossom time.

ENTERTAINMENT

Western Maine entices with its quality of life amenities found in the region's rugged, natural beauty, friendly residents, and many community events that tie everything together.

The a nnua l Nor t hern New England Home, Garden and Flower Show is held at the Fryeburg Fairgrounds in May and brings together home and garden pros with the latest in services a nd products. Saddleback Mountain hosts many events yea r-rou nd i n add it ion to skiing, including a summertime Bluegrass Festival. The Ossipee Valley Music Festival in Hiram usually has over 30 national touring and regional artists performing bluegrass, acoustic, Americana and roots music on multiple stages.

There's even a fest iva l that celebrates the moose – Moose Mainea's month-long l ist of activities include Moose River Canoe Race, Moosterpiece Craft Fair, Kid's Fun Day, Famous Moose Tales, a Quest Fest, and the Chamber of Commerce's Annual Moose Photo Contest. One of the prettiest festivals around celebrates the lilac –

the McLaughlin Garden Lilac Festival held in South Paris in May is a 4-day celebration with wa lks t hrough t he Ga rden, demonstrations, food and lilac items for sale.

The Kingfield Pops Festival oc-curs in June and is the premier music event of the summer. The Great Falls Balloon Festival is held in August each year on the banks of the Androscoggin Riv-er and parks in the Twin Cities downtown areas and offers food booths, craft and trade booths, entertainment, live music, a carnival, demonstrations, con-tests, and hot air balloon rides.

ARTS & MUSEUMS

The Bethel Art Fair held in July showcases fine art on exhibit and for sale; also music, theatri-cal performances, and food. Vis-it the Bethel Historical Society, Moses Mason House Museum, while you're in Bethel and learn about the area's history through documents and artefacts.

Other communities with histor-ical societies that give a glimpse into the past include Bridgton, Canton, Dixfield, Farmington, Harrison, Mexico, Phillips, Par-sonfield-Porter, Dead River Area in Stratton, and Weld.

There are many unique, themed museums in the area, includ-ing the Bryant Pond Telephone Museum, the Nordica Home-stead Museum in Farmington, the Stanley Museum in Kingfield which is themed around the Stan-ley steam engine, the Wilhelm Reich Museum in Rangeley which focuses on the biological energy work of its namesake, the Acadian Heritage Society in Rumford, the Jones Museum of Glass & Ceram-ics in Sebago, the Finnish-Amer-ican Heritage Society of Maine in West Paris, and the Wilton Farm and Home Museum.

THEATERS & CINEMAS

Celebration Barn Theatre, South Paris, 743-8452, www.celebrationbarn.com

Deertrees Theater, Harrison 583-6747, www.deertreestheatre.org

Lakeside Youth Theater, Rangeley, 864-5000

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Foothills Arts Center in Wilton brings together children and adults, artists and audiences to share the arts in an atmosphere t hat encou r ages lea r n i ng , exploration and collaboration. The FAC brings curriculum-ba sed a r t s prog r a m s i nto schools and involves people of all ages and walks of life in arts programs that build a sense of community. FMI, call 645-7117 or visit www.foothillsarts.org

Franklin County Arts is devoted to providing information about visual, traditional, literary and performing arts in Franklin Coun-ty, home to hundreds of people, organizations and businesses involved in the fine arts, music, theater, writing and publishing, traditional crafts and other cre-ative endeavors. FMI, visit www.franklincountyarts.org.

The Arts Institute of Western Maine is a nonprofit organi-zation which sponsors public performances of music – cham-ber, classical; vocal from folk to German lieder to opera arias to broadway show tunes. Oc-casionally jazz, dance, mime. Farmington. FMI, visit online at artsinstitute.org

SPORTS & RECREATION

In the winter, create some great memories with a sleigh ride at High View Farm in Harrison. Sunday River Ski Resort, in Newry, has great skiing and other types of entertainment and activities in the winter and year-round.

Try skijoring or mushing with the Maine Lakes Musher's group which holds a winter carnival in Bridgton. Head north to Rangeley for the Rangely Lakes Snowmobile Snodeo for some w inter fun, a chi l i-chowder cook-off, casino night, dancing, and more.

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"From our f un-f i l led event schedule to the diverse out-door recreation opportunities, Rangeley is synonymous with w inter fun," said Judy Mor-ton, executive director of the Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce. "The quaint New England town is surrounded by a true winter wonderland in the western lakes and mountains of Maine. There's Saddleback, Maine's third-largest ski resort, which is just 10 minutes out-side of town, and offers excel-lent terrain for beginners and advanced skiers. The Range-ley Lakes Trails Center, on the Saddleback Access Road, has 55 kilometers of groomed trails set for cross-countr y skiing and there are over 150 miles of groomed snow mobile trai ls w ith trai lside dining, lodg-ing, and services available. The Rangeley area also has many marked trails for snowshoe-ing including numerous trails provided by the Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust." Morton added that scenic plane rides over the lakes and mountains are also a popular winter endeavor as well.

In addition to outdoor recre-ation, there are many unique events to enjoy in Rangeley all winter long:

The annual Snodeo, a snow-mobile celebration, held mid-January, is a fun-filled affair with a variety of activities and events scheduled throughout the weekend. The festival be-gins with the Chili/Chowder

Cook-Off showcasing the area's best restaurants, followed by snowmobile rides and races, a snowmobile stunt show and culminates with a snowmobile parade down Main Street and the popular fireworks display over the lake.

The annual New England Pond Hockey Festival takes place in early February and celebrates the time-honored New England tradition of pick-up pond hockey. Over 30 teams compete in sever-al divisions including a women's division. That same weekend Bald Mountain Camps Resort hosts the annual Winter Fly-In and weekend-long events are scheduled. A 3,000-foot runway is plowed on the frozen Moosel-ookmeguntic Lake in front of the resort, where in 2011, 35 planes and 200 snowmobilers enjoyed a barbeque on the frozen lake.

In February, the annual Saddle-back Mountain Challenge, a seven-mile, 1,800-foot vertical Randonee/Ski Mountaineer-ing Race is held with men's and women's divisions. First place winners receive a season pass to Saddleback and all participants can enjoy the Ski Patrol Spa-ghetti Dinner and celebration in the fireplace room in Saddle-back's post-a nd-bea m base lodge that evening.

For a fun way to celebrate Val-entine's Day, Saddleback offers speed dating on the Rangeley double chair lift. Skiers and rid-ers have an opportunity to meet and enjoy the ride up the moun-tain together. This quirky event is a great way to meet new friends and, if you are already married, couples can renew their vows at the top of the mountain.

Another popular Rangeley ac-tivity is cross-country skiing and the annual Rangeley Lakes Loppet, held in March at the Rangeley Lakes Trails Center. Contestants race on a groomed loop for either 25 or 50 kilome-ters along the base of Saddle-back Mountain, through quiet woods and over frozen lakes. A luncheon is provided by area restaurants at the conclusion of this fun-filled event.

Rangeley's full events schedule can keep visitors busy, but when it's time to rest, there's a host of accommodations to suit any-one's taste. There are historic inns, lakeside motels, quaint B & B's, a variety of traditional sporting camps, slope-side con-

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"Rangeley's many accommoda-tions are considered an excel-lent value. In fact, Rangeley is one of the top-five best winter vacation rental values in North America, according to TripAdvi-sor," said Morton. "During the midweek periods, many of our accommodations offer three nights for the price of two or oth-er cost-savings offers. Give us a call at the chamber and we can help you find the best lodging for your taste and budget."

Rangeley's quaint Main Street has many charming shops offer-ing items from local artists and

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There are over 20 restaurants in the area offering many special-ties from relaxed cafes to ele-gant five-course fireside dining. Entertainment is provided at many facilities in town such as the new Moose Alley, with fam-ily-style entertainment includ-ing bowling lanes, an arcade, billiards, and a dance floor.

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ANDOVER:

T he tow n wa s i ncor porated i n 1804 a s Ea st A ndover, Massachusetts. In 1820, when Maine became a state, the "East" was dropped and the town became Andover, Maine. Andover is located in a valley surrounded by the western mountains of Maine and near the New Hampshire border. It is the home of the Lovejoy Covered Bridge, one of only a few covered bridges located in the state. Recreational facilities include camping, hiking, fishing, and hunting. The local horse club hosts well-attended events for its members and the public. The snowmobile club maintains the trails on ITS 82 of the snowmobile trail network. The area is convenient to several downhill ski areas.

BYRON:

The ancient Indian name for Byron was Skillertown. The town was organized on July 6, 1821 as Plantation #8. In 1833 it was voted to become the Town of Byron, named after the poet of the century, Lord Byron. In its early years, Byron was a town of farms scattered among the mountains circling its perimeter. Beginning in the 1850s, timber became the most important industry to the economy. Tracks were laid and the train hauled the timber to the mills. In the early 1900s, growing hops (for making beer) also became important to the economy.

Byron is also rich in the history of gold prospecting. Gold was first discovered here in the 1830s. It is found in the Swift River and the

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Terry Karkos / Sun JournalAt a Welcome Bullrock party in Dixfield in June, former Selectman Norine Clarke, center, shared the history of Bullrock, the town’s 9-foot, 1,500-pound carved wooden moose mascot. It stands on a pedestal at the Village Green entrance beside Route 2. The popular tourist attraction was carved from pressure-treated wood by chain saw artist Ted Walker of Rumford.


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East and West branches of the Swift. People today still enjoy the sport of panning for gold and many are successful.

CARTHAGE:

The tow n of Ca r t hage was incorporated on February 20, 1826. Carthage encompasses approx imately 20,000 acres with a population of 520. Route 142 is the major route through the town. Webb Lake in the Mt. Blue State Park borders the town of Carthage. You will a lso f ind Podunk Pond and Half Moon Pond in this quaint litt le town. The town has an active historical society and snowmobile club.

DIXFIELD:

The town was incorporated in 1803. Dixfield is set in the foot-hills of the western mountains of Maine located near Mt. Blue State Park, near several lakes and rivers and within minutes of major ski resorts. The area of-fers hiking, bicycling, snowmo-biling, canoeing, swimming/camping faci l it ies, bed and breakfasts, restaurants, retail shops, historical society, and a wildlife museum. The town also offers a medical clinic, several churches, and a quality public school system.

The “Dixfield Moose” is one of the many attractions Dixfield has to of fer. Bu l l rock (t he moose) is a life-sized carving of a Ma i ne moose f rom a 150-year-old, white pine log. He was carved by local artist, Ted Walker, using only a chainsaw. www.dixfield.org/.

HANOVER:

T h e t o w n of H a n o v e r i s located on U.S. Route 2 next to t he A ndroscoggin River, midway between Rumford and Bethel. Hanover is primarily a residential community. Most of its residents work in the surrounding towns of Rumford, Bethel, and Newry. Hanover cit izens ta ke pride in their communit y a nd its qua l it y of life. First settled in 1744 by Nathaniel Segar, during the 1800s Hanover was a mill town

using water power from the Howard Pond Stream.

Howards Gore Plantation joined part of Bethel, north of the An-droscoggin River, February 14, 1843. Beautiful mountaintop Howard Pond covers 109 acres and is over 100-feet deep. Trout and Salmon are caught in the spring-fed waters. In Hanover you can find a campground, an-tique shops,a real estate office, beauty shops, a sign maker, car-penters, and loggers. www.ha-noverme.org/.

MEXICO:

Mexico is located at the junction of Routes 2 and 17. The location of these two important routes is vital to Mexico’s well being. Route 2 links central Maine to northern New Hampshire a nd Route 17 con nect s to the Rangeley Lakes Region. Motorists using both routes frequently stop in Mexico. In the late 1700s, Mexico was part of a larger township known as “Holman Town.”

In the early 1800s, the township was divided, and the eastern half was incorporated as the town of Dixfield. Mexico was incorporated in 1818 and named in sympathy for the Mexican struggle to be free from Spanish d o m i n a t i o n . T h r o u g h o u t most of the 1800s, agriculture and forestry were important economic enterprises in the

community. The development of the pulp and paper industry in Rumford at the end of the 19th century had a significant i mpa c t on Me x ic o. w w w.mexicomaine.net/.

PERU:

Located on the banks of the Androscoggin River and home to Worthley Pond, Peru is a nice place to live, work, and play. A community-oriented town, its motto is, “Neighbors helping Neighbors.” The town boasts a population of approximately 1,6 0 0. T he s chool en rol l s students in grades K-8 with high school students attending either Rumford or Dixfield.

Peru has an active volunteer fire department, snowmobile club and Parents/ Teachers/ Friends organizat ion. One can a lso enjoy hiking, bicycling, cross-country skiing, or riding snow-mobiles across the many miles of trails. www.perumaine.net/.

RUMFORD:

T he tow n of Ru m ford wa s i ncor por ated on Febr ua r y 21, 1800. The town boasts the “Great Falls,” highest falls east of Niagara Fal ls, which has always been a focal point of Western Maine.

A l s o , R u m f o r d h a s a n I n f o r m a t i o n C e n t e r t h a t overlooks the Penacook Falls

and is run by the Chamber of Commerce. The Information C e n t e r s e r v i c e s t o u r i s t s a nd residents w it h genera l information about the area and local businesses. Rumford is home to the Black Mountain Ski

Area, which has hosted national and world cup events.

Rumford features an art gallery in the downtown district called The Pennacook A rt Center, named after Rumford's original

name "New Pennacook." Visit www.rumfordmaine.net/.

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The mountains, lakes, farms and fields of Western Maine serve as the perfect backdrop for numerous activities.

Here is a list to help you plan activities in the Oxford Hills, Rumford and Farmington areas.

Screw Auger Falls, Grafton Township:

North of Newry on Route 26. Sightseeing, picnicking, and hiking on its 3,000 acres of var-ied terrain with somewhat lim-ited access to certain areas. There are several picnic tables, bathrooms and a large parking area. Sights include Screw Auger

Falls, Spruce Meadow, Mother Walker Falls, Old Speck Moun-tain and Moose Cave.

Ellis Falls, Andover:

Not far from Grafton Notch, there's a lesser known and more secluded waterfall arising from the Ellis Meadow Brook. Look for an off-road parking area on

Route 120, about two miles east of Andover.

Snow Falls, West Paris:

Picnicking and hiking along Lit-tle Androscoggin River, as it cuts its way through a narrow gorge alongside Route 26. Four cas-cades send the peaceful waters gushing downward; however, the gorge, at least 30 feet deep, is surrounded by a fence.

GRCC, 50 Congress St., Rumford:

The Greater Rumford Commun-ity Center is a nonprofit organi-zation providing affordable, quality recreation programs and services for all residents

of the River Valley Area. The faci l it y houses a basketbal l court, gymnastics, fitness room, r u n n i ng t rack, racquetba l l court, sauna, program rooms, game room and locker rooms. www.rumfordgrcc.com or call 207-369-9906.

Black Mountain of Maine:

Located at 39 Glover Road, Rumford, FMI: 207-364-8977, www.skiblackmountain.org/.

Kineowatha Park:

Located on the shores of Wilson Lake, this 63-acre park features a beach with a dock and a f loat to accommodate swimming les-sons, play space for the younger set, a basketball court with six hoops, two tennis courts, a vol-leyball court, a Little League field, a practice field, a multi-

purpose field and two sets of horseshoe pits; picnic tables and a cookout area; an ice skat-ing rink and walking trails.

Whistle Stop Rail-Trail:

13-mile trail from Jay (off Rte.4/17) to Farmington (off Farmer Lane), the trail is used for horseback riding, mountain biking, snowmobiling, walking, and cross country skiing.

Worthley Pond:

Located in Peru, offers camping and a beautiful beach.

Titcomb Mountain

Located in West Farmington, this mountain offers skiing in a friendly atmosphere.


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UPTON — The two houses on the Rapid River where best-selling author Louise Dickinson Rich lived will be split up by the sale of one and the hoped-for preservation of the other.

Rich’s first book, “We Took to the Woods,” was published in 1942 and became a national best-seller. It tells about her life with her husband and children in the wilds of Western Maine — stories, of ten f i l led w ith dr y humor, of l iv ing off the land, bartering and trading for needed items, surviving winters and a hurricane, encountering woodsmen on log drives, and many other experiences.

The book became a regular on the reading list for Maine school classrooms, and Rich went on to write a total of 27 books.

Her family split its seasons be-tween the Summer House, a large but poorly insulated home perched on the banks of the Rapid River, and the smaller but warmer Winter House, just a few steps away. Rich wrote in great detail about both the endearing and maddening qualities of each.

For example the Summer House, she said in part, “is big and airy and the walls are too thin for warmth and it sprawls all over the place. I like it because it is on a high bluff over the river, with a view and sun-light and space to spread out in; because it has a huge stone fire-place that will take four-foot logs and really heat

the living-room in the wettest, coldest September rain storm; because there is a wide porch over the river ... ."

For more than 50 years, Aldro French has owned the Rich prop-erty, known collectively as Forest Lodge. He restored the two hous-es from the rundown condition in which he bought them, and they are now listed on the Na-tional Register of Historic Places.

F r e nc h h a s op e r a t e d t he property for many years as a f ly-fishing lodge, welcoming visitors from all over.

He recently put the Summer House on the market and is ask ing $1.3 mil l ion for t he historic home.

The house is sti l l furnished with many things that belonged to the Riches, among them Louise’s typewriter and rolltop desk, an old crank telephone, a piano, a cookstove, pots and pans, and family photos.

Although that house is for sale, French is a lso pursuing his dream of preserving the Winter House as a museum dedicated to Louise Dickinson Rich.

Like the summer home, the Winter House also contains many original items from the Rich’s days there, including a wood stove, a brass bed and a wall papered by Louise with c over s f rom t he Sat urd ay Evening Post.

The house is currently under lease to the Friends of Forest L odge nonprof it g roup, to provide a means, at least in the short term, to keep it intact.

“But we need a better structure for the long term, in conjunction w it h t he Fr iend s,” French said Saturday. “I hope we can preserve it for mankind long after I’m gone.”

He has built his own “retirement home” — a small but cozy cabin

within sight of the Winter House — and plans to remain near the river he loves.

Steve Wight of Newry, president of t he FFL , descr ibed t he organizat ion’s hope for t he Winter House:

“Currently we are working with Don Palmer and the Rangeley Historical Society to create a display of [Rich’s] life in the wonderful Oquossoc Sporting Heritage Museum that Don and

his wife, Stephanie, opened last August, on the corner of Routes 17 and 4 in Oquossoc.

“Phase II will be to restore the Winter House and use it as an on-site museum with quarters for a curator/interpreter during the summer. The idea is that Don will work with the Friends of Forest L odge to supply groups and individuals with information on ways of reaching the river.

“It is also my hope that we will work with Lakewood Camps to include tours of the museum i n t hei r g ue st of fer i ng s .” (Lakewood Camps are located about two miles from Forest Lodge, next to Middle Dam on Lower Richardson Lake.)

Volunteers f rom t he Upton Historical Society have been working recently to help spruce up the Winter House.

Wight said that while the sum-mer home might be more ideal as a museum, he hopes many of the key belongings will be saved for display in the Winter House or the Rangeley museum.

The summer property is expect-ed to be featured in the Septem-ber issue of Yankee Magazine.

For more on the lodge, go to French’s website at www.rapid-riverf lyfishing.com/home.ht-ml. For more information on the FFL preservation effort, contact Wight at 890-8356 or [email protected]. The Friends also have a website at http://www.friendsofforestlodge.org.


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COMMUNITY SERVICESAndroscoggin Home Health Services,

201 Knox Street, Rumford, 207-364-3728. Its motto is: “A Tradition of Caring for Patients, Families, and the Community.” The mission of Androscoggin Home Health Services is to help people remain safely in their homes and communities by providing affordable, high-quality health services which promote independence and improve quality of life.

The Androscoggin Home Health Services is a Medicare-certified home-health provider serving Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties. A wide range of home health care services tailored to individual needs are offered including specialty nursing services, home care programs, family and children’s services, and community programs.

• Care for Children with Acute or Chronic Illness: This program helps infants and children with acute and chronic illnesses through primary and specialty home care services. Pediatric nurses provide nursing care and education to the families of children suffering chronic illnesses.

• Care for Pregnant Women and Newborns: The main objective of this program is to help families during and after pregnancy to make sure that newborns have a healthy start. The obstetrical nurses assist families in this process. They also coordinate services with other caregivers and community agencies.

• Parenting Education and Support : This program offers parenting skills and helps parent educators build long-term relationships with families at risk of child abuse and neglect. Androscoggin Home Health Services also coordinates education and support groups through churches, schools, and other institutions located in the region.

• Preventive Health Program: This program holds immunization and well-child clinics and offers other parenting support pro-

grams. This program is currently offered in the Lewiston area only.

AHHS Community Programs:

• Flu Clinics at various locations in the Tri-Count y area provide immunizations to people who are at risk of influenza complications.

• AHHS Speakers Bureau offers AHHS staff members to present programs on health care related topics for target audiences.

American Red Cross of Southern Maine,

United Valley Office, 1180 Lisbon Street, Lewiston, Phone: 795-4004, Fax: 795-4037, Web address: http://www.maineredcross.org/index.htm/.

Community Concepts Inc.,

17-19 Market Square, South Paris, Phone: 743-7716, Toll free: 800-866-5588, Fax: 743-6513, Email: [email protected], Web address: http://www.community-concepts.org/. Programs include: Parenting education; Supported Journey into Recovery; Parent Partners; Family support; H.E.A.P. (Fuel Assistance) Fuel available through Community Concepts for residents of Livermore and Livermore Falls; Electric and Telephone Lifelines; Finders/Seekers (linking people to child care opportunities); Homeless Shelter; Head Start programs; REACH program (increase efficiency of energy usage); Self-Help Home Building program, low income housing for Senior Citizens, and Home weatherization program. Most programs are at no cost.

The Progress Center,

35 Cottage Street, Norway, Phone: 743-8049, Web address: http://www.progresscentermaine.org/Home.asp/.

• Work Supports: Assist people to obtain employment. For those employed, TPC offers short- and long-term support by completing assessments, job development, and job coaching.

• Community Supports: For people not interested in work we offer the ability to successfully engage in inclusive social and community relationships and to maintain and develop skills that support health and well-being. The Progress Center’s Community Supports program promotes community inclusion through volunteering and participation in community events

and resources.

Western Maine Community Action,

20A Church Street, East Wilton, is a social service agency that has been providing services for over 45 years to people living in the western mountain region of Maine.

The organization is dedicated to the principle that poverty should not be a permanent condition of people’s lives. The majority of services are designed to assist low to moderate-income people in Franklin, Androscoggin and Oxford counties. They offer numerous programs and services that include: nutrition, health, home ownership, heating and energy assistance, education and training, and employment and volunteerism.

WMCA’s yearly Operation Santa Claus program works closely with local businesses and organizations to provide gifts to the more than 1,200 children and elderly individuals who are served by the program. Donations of money and requested gifts come from individuals, businesses and organizations. Local organizations, including town fire departments, help to deliver the presents to the homes. For more information on how WMCA can help you, call 800-645-9636 or visit www.wmca.org/.


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