Mountain Summer 2008 - The Irregular

Discover Summer in Western Maine’s Mountains 

Sugarloaf • The Bigelows Upper Kennebec River Valley Franklin Foothills 

Kayaker on Lake Moxie (Melissa Howes Photography • wwkanu@gwi.net) 

Backyard Birding • Mountain Heritage 

Mountain Places Nature Walks Picnics 

Golfing D.E.W. Animal Kingdom Events 

2008 Edition 

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A publication of The Original Irregular

2 Maine Mountain Summer 2008

It ’’s summer 

iin the mounta iins! 

national recognitions 4 

mountain news 5 

D.E.W. Animal Kingdom 6-7 

July Fourth Activities 8 

Old Fashioned outings 9 

Nowetah’s american Indian Museum 10 

Mountain Heritage 11-13 

Museums, Historical societies 

Mountain Places & Map 14-15 

suggestions for Meandering around the mountains 

Backyard Bird Watching 16-17 

Mountain Golfing 19-20 

Mountain land reserves 22 

Cool Mountain spots 23 

Unique natural areas, short hikes, cool swimming spots 

Picnic in the park 24 

Great picnic areas, for relaxing, playing and some swimming 

Rafting 25 

Mountain events 26 

A calendar chock-full of summertime fun 

Hiking 27 

Maine Mountain Summer is an annual publication of the Original Irregular, 239 Main St, PO Box 616, Kingfield, 

aine 04947. The Original Irregular is a weekly newspaper covering the mountain communities of Northern 

ranklin County, Maine. It is also the publisher of several award-winning seasonal publications. Phone: 207-265- 

773; FAX: 207-265-2775; theirregular@tds.net; www.theirregular.com. Publisher/Design: Heidi Murphy; Copy 

ditor: Robert J. Gray: Advertising Sales: Tracy Bessey; Writers: David Hart, Heidi Murphy, Bob Gray, Dan 

assidy, BJ Bangs. 

Farmington-to-Jay Multi-Use trail 

The Whistle Stop Trail, formerly known as the 

Jay-To-Farmington Trail, is owned by the 

people of Maine and managed by the bureau of 

Parks and Lands. 

Recent improvements along the trail were 

funded by Maine DOC, the Recreational Trails 

Programs and the ATV and Snowmobile Trail 

Hydroseeding 

Professionals 

Funds. 

The Farmington entrance to the trailhead and 

parking lot is located across from the Post Office 

in West Farmington on Oakes Street. Oakes 

Street intersects with Route 4 at the former Rite 

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Welcome to the Western 

Mountains of Maine where 

summer is a highly 

anticipated and cherished 

season for locals and 

tourists alike. Natural 

splendor and recreational 

activities abound in the 

mountains, lakes, rivers and 

streams of western Maine. 

This is the time to take in the 

fresh mountain air, play a 

lot and relax too! 

Welcome & enjoy! 

VISIT CSM REAL ESTATE 

AND FEEL AS IMPORTANT AS YOU ARE! 

KINGFIELD- Lovely restored Kingfield Farmhouse. Private back yard. 

3 bd 2 bath. 2 living rooms. Attached 2 car heated garage. 

Ample storage. Very Charming. $199,900. 

EUSTIS RIDGE…. A great new home with 

extraordinary views of the Bigelow Range 

and Flagstaff Lake! 2+ bedrooms, 

2 full baths, room for expanded living area and another bathroom, 

open kitchen/dining/living, sunny exposure, wrap-around deck 

for taking it all in! Purchase this property with 5.5+/- acres 

(a total of three lots) at… $280,000. 

FREEMAN … Quality 3bd, 2.5 ba home tastefully placed on 7+- acres of 

fields. One Level living with spacious areas throughout the home. The 

home is handicap accessible & includes central air. 

$310,000. 

EUSTIS RIDGE …Fantastic ridge views 

from this 2bd, 1 ba cozy log home. Only 15 minutes from Sugarloaf … 

far from the crowds’ yet with easy access to all recreational 

Opportunities of by the Western Mountains of Maine. $249,000. 

STRATTON … think you can’t afford a vacation get-away… 

THINK AGAIN! This nicely remodeled 3 bd has direct access to 

snowmobile & ATV trails! It has A 10’ x 10’ screened porch; 

a drive-thru storage bldg for toys & equipment and is only minutes to 

the ski slopes, golf courses, lakes, etc … ONLY $105,000. 

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Maine Mountain Summer 2008 3

Narrow Gauge Realty Float to Flagstaff 

Main St., PO Box 457, Kingfield, ME 04947 • 265-4949 

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CARRABASSETT VALLEY: Log sided chalet in Sugarloaf 

Village has deck with views of Bigelow Mountain. Full 

foundation, 1.5 BA, 3 BR, a workshop/utility room, nice 

kitchen/living/dining room with beamed ceiling and stone 

fireplace, new hardwood and tile floors. 1+/- acre. $269,500. 

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NORTH ANSON: Beautiful and spacious 2-story farmhouse 

on large 1.67 acre lot with pond. 3-4 BR, 2 ¾ BA, high ceilings, 

hardwood floors, laundry room, attached 3-story barn, 

garden cottage and much more! Stately home is well-maintained 

and landscaped, and close to amenities of town. 

$224,900. #H894436 

KINGFIELD: Charming home on the Carrabassett River offers seasonal mountain 

views and tranquility year-round! On “The Island”, this home has 2 BR, full BA, kitchen, 

living room and dining room, refinished wood floors, full basement, 200+ feet of frontage 

on the river! On ½+/- acre. REDUCED $150,000. #H874579 

N. NEW PORTLAND: Nicely refurbished apartment building with 3 one-BR units and 

a commercial unit. Pretty hdwd floors, new siding and windows, good rental history. 

Centrally located for a business venture! $145,000. #I869149 

NEW PORTLAND: In-town farmhouse with nice old barn sits on approx. .37 acre and 

has frontage on pretty Lemon Stream. 3 BR, full BA, deck, screened-in porch, septic and 

drilled well. $98,500. #H868153 

EUSTIS: 2 BR log cabin has open kitchen/living area, loft, ¾ bath and screened porch. 

Full bsmt, Franklin fireplace, drilled well and septic, and over 500 feet of Flagstaff Lake 

frontage! Enjoy the water, or ski at Sugarloaf and Saddleback resorts. This cozy cabin 

would make a great hunting or snowmobiling cabin, also! $179,000. #872454 

EUSTIS: On Rt. 27, 2+ BR, 1 BA home; has laundry room, hardwood floors, sunporch. 

Full block bsmt, att. 1 car garage, tar drive. 3/4+/- acre across from Cathedral Pines and 

Flagstaff Lake, perfect for yr. round or vacation home $139,500. #H461 

Tim Pond Camps is located near the Rangeley 

Lakes Region and not far from the Sugarloaf 

Mtn. Ski Resort & Golf Course. 

The camps are located on a “Private” Pond. 

(No other camps around or on the pond.) 

The gated access assures you uncrowded facilities. 

Relax and enjoy your stay in our log cabin 

accommodations. We offer fly fishing, mountain 

bike riding, boating, canoeing, picnicking, 

wildlife & bird watching, and hiking. 

Our kitchen staff prepares excellent meals for 

your hearty appetites. 

Special family rates for July & August. Call and 

let us help you plan a relaxing stay here in the 

Western Mountains of Maine! 

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4 Maine Mountain Summer 2008 

natiional 

Recogniitiion 

Hart’s 

rainbow 

graces 

chamber 

guide 

Original Irregular 

staffer David Hart’s 

spectacular photo of 

the double rainbow 

over the Carrabassett 

River as seen from 

Centennial Bridge in Kingfield, is the Franklin 

County Chamber of Commerce 2008 guide’s front 

cover. Catching this photo, which ran in the Irregular 

last summer, was truly a matter of being “in the right 

place at the right time.” 

The guide, which is available now, is full of information 

on things to do and see, fairs and festivals, and 

includes an annual events calendar, business 

resources, places to visit, where to eat and more for 

Franklin County. This guide is many visitors’ first 

glimpse of our area. 

Visit the chamber office at 407 Wilton Road in 

Farmington or one of these member towns for your 

own copy: Town of Farmington, Town of Wilton, 

Town of Strong, Town of Carrabassett Valley or Town 

of Kingfield. Or, stop by the Irregular office on Main 

Street in Kingfield, and grab a copy —don’t forget to 

congratulate David on his accomplishment. 

Rangeley, 

The legend lives on 

The Rangeley area has been a magnet for fishing 

aficionados as long as people have sought the world 

renowned trout, and later salmon, that populate the 

area’s waterways. Popular magazines have often 

played a role in drawing folks from away to this treasure, 

including Field and Stream in 1924 when it 

announced that Carrie Stevens, the wife of a fishing 

guide, caught the largest trout ever recorded in Upper 

Dam —taking second in the magazine’s fishing contest, 

using a fly she tied herself. 

Continuing in this tradition, Down East Magazine’s 

2008 Summer Guide features a 12-Page special section 

titled, “Rangeley’s Legendary Lakes — Discover 

Maine’s Best Fishing.” 

This special section is divided up into four features: 

The Lure of Lakewood, a lodge that’s been catering to 

fishermen and vacationers for more than 150 years; 

The Legend of the Gray Ghost, the story of Carrie 

Stevens and her famous flies; Rangeley’s Lost Trout, 

a short piece on the gone but not forgotten blueback 

trout; and Bass vs. Brookies, which discusses the battle 

between native brook trout and smallmouth bass, 

an invasive species introduced illegally more than two 

decades ago. 

Worthy reading, all the articles have much to say 

about Rangeley as an angler’s haven. Or for that matter 

as a haven for anyone seeking the solace of natural 

surroundings. 

Most of us in this area —both residents and visitors— 

know the special places small towns are. And 

while some of the most popular spots have their 

allure, it’s the small hidden gems that often stand out 

in the long run. 

In that spirit, Down East Magazine’s 2008 Summer 

Guide offers “15 Small Town Getaways” —off-thebeaten-path 

destinations from Bird Watching in 

Jonesport to Yachting in York Harbor to Painting in 

Port Clyde. 

The western mountain region is well represented 

by “Float to Flagstaff in Eustis.” While the blurb 

acknowledges the Eustis area’s attraction to hikers 

and mountain bikers, and its proximity to the 

drowned towns of Dead River and Flagstaff, it suggests 

that the real treat is renting a canoe and paddling 

the Dead River onto the lake to fish and view 

Bigelow Mountain. 

Don’t just take the magazine’s word for it —or 

ours— get out there and paddle! 

Northern Outdoors, 

Loon Lodge named to 

2008 Editors’ Choice List 

Yankee Magazine’s Travel Guide to New 

England: Special 2008 Travel Issue has named local 

Maine establishments as Editors’ Choice winners 

for 2008. Among them was Rangeley’s Loon Lodge 

for Maine’s Western Woods and Lakes region section, 

and Northern Outdoors for Maine’s Norther 

region. 

The designation recognizes Yankee editors’ and 

contributors’ favorite restaurants, lodgings, and 

attractions in New England, with information 

resources divided by state and region. The issue also 

features great escapes across the six-state region, 

from Vermont’s forested lakeshore to Rhode 

Island’s glorious sunsets and moose safaris in 

Maine. 

“Yankee’s editors and our trusted legion of travel 

writers select our Editors’ Choice winners,” says 

Yankee editor Mel Allen. “From their own experiences 

and tips from our readers, they research and 

find the most deserving establishments in New 

England. Recipients range from the rustic to the 

refined, but all are noteworthy and memorable destinations.” 

The Editors’ Choice recipients in Maine’s Western 

Woods and Lakes region include: Fuel Restaurant, 

Lewiston; Jockey Cap Mountain, Fryeburg; L. C. 

Bates Museum, Hinckley; Loon Lodge, Rangeley; 

Mountain Woman Guide Service, Dixfield ; 

Museum L-A, Lewiston; Noble House, Bridgton; 

Rufus Porter Museum, Bridgton. 

The Editors’ Choice recipients in Maine’s 

Northern region include: Appalachian Trail Café, 

Millinocket; Eureka Hall Restaurant, Millinocket; 

Little Lyford Pond Camps, Greenville; Northern 

Outdoors, The Forks. 

For more than 30 years, Yankee Magazine’s Travel 

Guide to New England has been the most widely 

distributed and best-selling guide in the six-state 

region, providing readers with a comprehensive 

vacation planning tool and daily reference. 

Editors Choices will also be recommended on 

YankeeMagazine.com, where new mapping features, 

an expanded online database, and search and 

browse tools are available for travel planning, as 

well as the functionality to create and save travel 

itineraries.

Mounta iin Notes 

Home and garden 

tour planned 

Mark your calendars for Thursday, July 24, from 10 a.m. 

to 4 p.m., when the Franklin Memorial Hospital Auxiliary 

will host its first home and garden tour, titled “Hidden 

Treasures of Western Maine.” The tour will highlight nine 

sites and is believed to be the first and only home and garden 

tour ever held in the Farmington and Wilton area. 

The tour will feature Wilson Lake Inn gardens and the 

Victorian Rose Bed and Breakfast, as well as several private 

residences in Wilton. The remaining locations are in 

Farmington and include the Healing Garden at Franklin 

Memorial Hospital, the Nordica Homestead Museum, the 

Titcomb House, Beverly Oliver’s whimsical Lady Bug 

Gardens, and a home on the shores of Clearwater Lake. 

Advanced tickets are $25 (with a gourmet-boxed lunch) 

and will be $30 at the door. Tickets can be purchased after 

June 26 at the FMH Gift Shop, at Mickey’s Hallmark in 

Farmington, and online at www.fchn.org. 

Proceeds from the tour will provide scholarships to FMH 

nurses wishing to continue their education or obtain an 

advanced degree or certification. “For many nurses in rural 

Maine travel time, expenses, work commitments, and educational 

loan paybacks are major obstacles in obtaining 

advanced degrees,” said Maureen Goudreau, Director of 

the Franklin Community Health Network Foundation. 

“By providing financial support to increase our nurses’ 

level of knowledge, the whole community benefits. The 

information that these nurses can share with other healthcare 

professionals will improve professional practice and 

patient outcomes,” Concludes Goudreau. 

For additional information, contact Catherine Merrow in 

the Development Office at 779-2750. 

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Ski museum of Maine 

setting up new exhibit 

FARMINGTON — The Ski Museum of Maine, located at 109 Church Street, will be closed until Wednesday, July 2 as 

it sets up a new expanded exhibit. 

During this time the museum will also be re-locating all of their storage, office and exhibit items onto the first floor of 

the Church Street Commons Building. This will allow the museum to have everything at a walk-in level, and will allow 

for a much larger space to display the increasing number of artifacts and memorabilia. 

The Mountain Counties Heritage will also have a display highlighting the heritage of this fascinating corner of Maine. 

Call Megan Roberts at 491-5484 at the Ski Museum with any questions or go to: www.skimuseumofmaine.org. 

elcome to the Loon Lodge on Rangeley Lake where the 

sunsets are spectacular and the views breathtaking. As you 

enter the Lodge you will feel the warmth and hospitality we offer 

to all who visit. 

We offer distinctively rustic guest rooms & suites and fine dining 

cuisine. Enjoy cocktails & lighter fare at our Pickford Pub. 

During the spring and summer you can fish, swim and boat from 

our dock and beach area or just relax on our spacious deck with 

your favorite book and cocktail. 

The Loon Lodge is the perfect setting for your class reunion, 

family gathering and wedding. Please feel to stop by for a tour. 

Call (207) 864-LOON, WIFI, www.loonlodgeme.com 


“Tyler Cove - Umbagog Lake” 

7 X 5 Oil on panel by M. Farmer 

Would you love to have a Melanie Farmer original oil painting 

hanging on your wall? 

Or how about a Maine created gift for a special person? 

Many Affordable Originals available. 

For this, and more of her charming Maine scenes check out her site 

www.melaniefarmer.com 

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SEVEN FALLS CABINS, NEW PORTLAND - 

5 acres, newly built home and camp along with 

four quaint cabins w/ shared shower house and 

additional larger cabin, all on the Carrabassett 

River with 800 feet of river frontage. Great family 

compound, western mountain rental property 

business, or organization retreat. $884,395. 

CORNER OF VILLAGE ON THE GREEN 

and Nice Drive, Sugarloaf building lot - .3 acre, 

priced $2,000 below 2008 tax value, own a 

piece of this skiing/golfing neighborhood at a 

best buy price! $59,900. 

SNOWBROOK ALDER BROOK LANE 

Condo, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, top floor end unit, 

indoor association pool and hot tubs, wood 

burning fireplace, deck looking out to 

Sugarloaf. $265,000 

EUSTIS, KERN’S DEVELOPMENT - 3 bedroom, 

1 1/2 bath, home or camp with great 

yard, farmer’s porch, and shed for the outdoor 

enthusiast on 1.4 acres. $162,499 

SNOWFLOWER CONDO – Ski in/out from Snubber Chair in this 

top floor, end unit with incredible views of Sugarloaf. This 3 bedroom, 

3 bath unit with woodburning fireplace, screened-in porch, association 

hot tub will make any Sugarloafer’s stay complete. $298,499 

SUGARTREE II CONDO – Partially furnished, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 

plus Murphy bed, newly renovated kitchen. Double balconies with 

Bigelow Mountain views, garage parking with elevator access to both 

floors, inside access to and lifetime membership available to the Sports 

and Fitness Club. Ski in/ski out from Snubber Chair. Sleeps 12. 

$299,000 

FARMINGTON MULTI-UNIT – Short distance to the University and 

downtown shops, corner lot, newly renovated and fully rented, 1-2 bedroom 

unit and 2-3 bedroom units. $224,499 

WYMAN SKI/SNOWMOBILE CAMP –3 miles north of Sugarloaf 

Access Road on Stony Brook, 3 bedroom, 1 bath, new septic, new well, 

2 new heating systems, electric upgrade, and newly renovated interior. 

$139,000 

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Spec iial 

mounta iin Places 

D.E.W. Animal Kingdom 

Bears and lions and... camels? Oh my! 

Story & Photos By BJ Bangs 

“Keeping the animals happy –-that’s what we’re all 

about,” said Bob Miner, who with his wife, Julie, owns 

and operates the D.E.W. Animal Kingdom, home to 

over 200 animals. This refuge for unwanted animals 

has the largest number of big cats in New England. 

While there are three major places to view wild animals 

in Maine, Bob is quick to differentiate D.E.W., 

located on Route 41 in Mt. Vernon, from the Maine 

Wildlife Park in Gray and the York Wild Kingdom Zoo 

and Amusement Park. York is a zoo with exotic animals, 

and Gray is an animal park with native Maine 

animals. D.E.W. is different in that it is self-sustaining 

with no federal or state funding, and “it’s a way of life, 

more than anything else,” the Miners say. 

Bob describes D.E.W. —which stands for domestic, 

exotic and wild— as an innovative farm with alternative 

livestock, raising traditional farm animals such as 

cattle, sheep, pigs and goats, as well as non-traditional 

animals including lions, tigers, bobcats and bears, to 

say nothing about the kangaroos, camels and peacocks. 

The big cats include three bobcats, one lynx, four 

tigers (one weighing over 1,000 pounds), three lions, 

four black panthers, two spotted leopards (including a 

black one that will be at York Animal Kingdom Zoo 

this summer) and two cougars (also called mountain 

lions). 

A disabled Vietnam vet who has been shot six times, 

had two strokes and a heart attack, Bob developed a 

special bond with animals and they became his thera- 

py for recovery. 

All the animals at D.E.W. have been given to them. 

Some are second generation having been born on the 

farm. Many have been rescued after having been given 

up by their owners. Even though it is illegal to own big 

cats, Miner says there are more illegal tigers in the 

United States than there are in the wild. Many of those 

at D.E.W. were such cats. “You have to respect what 

they are,” he said. “They are wild animals. They are 

not pets.” 

Bob has a special connection with the animals. They 

are like friends. And each one, no matter how big or 

small, has a name. The camels come up to the gate 

when he calls. He rubs their heads and talks to them. 

He takes out two hoses, and Eddie and Kimbowli, 

come up for a drink and a hose down. Camels can 

drink up to 30 to 40 gallons of water at once, he says. 

And if they were in the desert, they wouldn’t need to 

drink again for nine months if they had plenty of fruits 

and nuts to eat. 

It’s these tidbits of information that make D.E.W. 

such a special place. Both Bob and Julie are walking 

wonders when it comes to information about their animals. 

There’s the ring necked pheasant. Everyone 

thinks they are native to Maine, but they came from 

Asia, he said. 

Exotic means not indigenous to the area. So, he says 

if you saw a raccoon on TV in Korea, it would be exotic 

to that area. The definition of wild and domestic sort 

of speak for themselves. It’s this kind of information 

that one will receive on a tour through D.E.W. Animal

Spec iial mounta iin Places: 

D.E.W. An iimal K iingdom 

Kingdom. The Miners conduct fun, educational tours with 

schools, scouts, university students, senior citizens and others. 

In a way, “we act as sort of a shelter,” Julie said. “We take 

everything except dogs, domestic cats and people. We take 

ferrets, rabbits.” A woman, whose son was going away to 

college, approached them about taking in his chinchilla. 

They also help rehabilitate native Maine wildlife. Bob says 

he has nine different licenses under which he operates. 

Bob started D.E.W. in 1980 when a local school boy asked 

if he could visit the farm. He realized he could share his connection 

and knowledge of the animals and that could serve as 

his way back to people. 

D.E.W. Animal Kingdom is exceptionally clean. The ani- 

STRATTON DINER 

Brookside Dining 

in our new Expanded 

Dining Room 

Updated Breakfast & Lunch 

Menus 

More Upscale Dinner Menu 

Nightly Salad Bar 

Rte. 27, Main Street, Stratton, ME 

207-246-3111 

Open 7 days a week 

Wed. serving breakfast only 

Est. 1961 

mals are in great condition. The paths are wide and woody. 

There’s plenty of shade. There’s even a pond where the tigers 

can swim and play in the water. While the animals can’t run 

free, they have plenty of space. 

Six years ago, it became apparent they needed more space 

for the animals, so they moved from Echo Lake to the 42 

acres, and continue to meet the needs of the animals on a 

24/7 basis. They show on less than half of these, 17, so 

there’s plenty of room to expand. 

And if we want to think “green,” D.E.W. Animal Kingdom 

is a living example of it. The farm is self-sustaining. The 

Miner’s built their house. They build the cages. They cut the 

wood for heat. They grow their fruits and vegetables. And local 

law enforcement gives dead animals to them for the big cats to 

eat. Julie describes their lifestyle as “waste not, want not.” 

New to D.E.W. this year are two monkeys, DeBrazza and 

a Spider Monkey, and the Marmosets recently had babies. 

Visit D.E.W. Animal Kingdom where every animal, no 

matter how big or small, has a name. Come and hear their 

stories be told through the Miners. For more information, log 

on to www.DEWAnimalKingdom.com or call 207-293- 

2837. 

D.E.W. Animal Kingdom is open Tuesday through Sunday 

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from May through September, on weekends 

from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in October. Admission is $10 per person, 

13 and up and $8 for ages 3 to 12. 

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Independence Day 

Celebrat iions 

Celebrate our nation’s birth! 

With summer upon us and Independence Day just around the corner, local fairs and festivals abound. 

The following are those leading up to and including July 4th celebrations here in the western mountains. 

Friday To Sunday • June 27 to 29 

STRATTON AND EUSTIS: FAMILY FUN DAYS — 

Parade, kids’ fun & games, kayak race, fireworks —events 

& activities all weekend long, more. 

FARMINGTON: 13TH ANNUAL MAINE ANTIQUE 

TRACTOR CLUB FESTIVAL — 9 am, Farmington 

Fairgrounds, Farmington. ($) FMI: 892-4946, 938-3258. 

Friday, June 27 

STRONG: FIRST ANNUAL PIERPOLE 

FESTIVITIES including a parade and an afternoon and 

evening of activities for all ages. 

Saturday, June 28 

KINGFIELD: KINGFIELD POPS FESTIVAL OF 

THE ARTS — 10 am-4 pm, downtown Kingfield. Free. 

KINGFIELD POPS OUTDOOR CONCERT — gates 

open 5 pm, Rt. 142, Kingfield. Many music venues with the 

Kruger Brothers featured. Fireworks. Food Vendors or bring 

picnic. ($) FMI: www.kingfieldpops.com. 

Celebrate Summer in the NorthWestern Mtns ofMaine in theVillages of Eustis & Stratton 

IT'S SUMMERTIME 

AND THE LIVING IS EASY! 

If you are searching for a new and exciting way 

to revel in the spectacular scenery of the North 

Western Mountains of Maine this Summer, there 

are a wealth of activities to keep you busy or 

relaxed on or near Flagstaff Lake! 

Visit www.eustismaine.com, call 207-670-0808 

or email eustismaine@yahoo.com 

Also visit www.northernforestcanoetrail.org 

Flagstaff Area Business Association 

PO Box 134, Eustis, 

Maine 04936 

Thursday, July 3 

RANGELEY: INDEPENDENCE DAY 

CELEBRATION — 10 am-dusk, Lakeside Park, Rangeley. 

Children’s Day Parade, Cook-outs, Silent Auction, 

Fireworks, Duck Race, more. FMI: 864-5364. 

Independence Day 

Friday, July 4 

CARRABASSETT VALLEY JULY 4TH 

CELEBRATION — noon-dark, Carrabassett Valley Town 

Park. Food, children’s parade, magic, music, arts & crafts, 

sawdust pile, fire truck rides, scavenger hunt, fireworks at 

dusk. FMI: 235-5566. 

FARMINGTON: 4TH OF JULY PARADE — 12-1 

pm, Downtown Farmington. FMI: 778-3518, x100. 

JACKMAN: FIREWORKS at dusk, hot dogs, hamburgers 

etc., Town Office parking lot, Jackman. 

BINGHAM: FIREWORKS at dusk, weather permitting, 

Bingham airport. 

JACKMAN: CHICKEN BBQ– 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Proceeds beneft Bulldog Summer Riders Snowmobile 

Club’s trail fund, $10 pp donation, Bulldog Camps, 

Enchanted Pond, Jackman. 

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY • JULY 4 TO 6 

EMBDEN: NEW ENGLAND 4X4 JAMBOREE - 7 

am-9 pm, Hunnewell Valley, Embden. ($) Monster trucks, 

mud runs, rock walking, more. Camping avail. No alcohol 

or glass. tickets/FMI: 635-2289. 

SATURDAY, JULY 5 

FORKS: FIREWORKS – Dusk, Route 201, where the 

Dead and Kennebec rivers meet, just before the Kennebec 

River Bridge in the Forks Area. FMI: 663-2121. 

This is not a comprehensive list as information was gathered 

in early June. Please check your local chamber or 

town office to confirm event information. 

200 miles of ATV TV trails trails 

• Around Flagstaff Lake Lake 

• Antiquing • Gift Shops • Country Country 

Fairs Fairs 

• Boat Tours ours • Spot a Moose • Dead 

River Area Historical Society • Picnic • Unique Natural Natural 

Areas • Camping • Golfing • Fishing Fishing 

• Hiking • Canoeing • Kayaking Ka aking • Par Part 

of the Norther Northern 

n Forest Forest 

Canoe Trail ail • Bird Watching atching • Wildlife ildlife Photograph Photog aphy y • Mountain Biking • Sporting Sporting 

Camps • Bigelow Bigelow 

Preserve Preserve 

• Hunting • Officially a Scenic Highway Highw y Rte. 27 • Appalachian Trail ail • Inns, Motels and B & Bs • Dead River • Chain of 

Ponds onds • Eustis Ridge Ridge 

• Rental Cottages Cottages 

• Fine Fine 

Dining • Scenic Drives • Lakes Lakes 

and Ponds Ponds 

• Grand Grand 

Falls Falls 

• Myer's Beach • & more!

Old Fash iioned 

Out iings 

CruisE Night 

at Dutch Treat 

You’ve probably seen the Dutch Treat on Routes 2 and 4 in Wilton. It’s 

the red and white windmill high up on a hill just off the main drag. The 

folks at Dutch Treat serve some great ice cream treats (soft and hard 

serve) and food from an extensive menu, such as lobster rolls, chicken 

baskets, burgers and hot dogs. 

In the summer, the Dutch Treat holds “Cruise Night” on Wednesday 

evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. Folks from all over drive up in their vintage 

and classic cars and motorcycles. Music from a live band or DJ fill the 

summer evening air as folks gather under the big tent for hot dogs and 

soda, or order from the regular menu at the window. In fact, those that 

show up with classic vehicles get 15% off the regular menu at the window 

on Cruise Night. There is also a raffle every Wednesday. 

For an evening of old fashioned fun, stop by the Dutch Treat on a 

Wednesday night this summer. For more information, call 645-2145. 

Skowhegan Drive-In, 

one of the last 

of its kind 

Skowhegan Drive-In Theatre has been entertaining families in the summer 

since it opened on June 30, 1954. We should consider ourselves 

lucky to have this form of entertainment available to us in this part of the 

state. In their hey-day, there were 39 drive-ins in Maine. That number has 

sadly diminished by 87% to only five, making this great family and dating 

activity practically extinct. 

In these days of DVDs and high-speed internet, it might seem extremely 

“low tech” to think of taking in a movie at a Drive-In theater. But it is 

a great outing for families and friends. What better way to watch a movie 

than in the comfort of your own car, whether you sit in the front seat, on 

the tailgate of your truck, or pull up some camping chairs. 

(Of course this is Maine, and as a precaution, we suggest you be sure 

to have some bug dope handy, and bring an extra blanket for those cooler 

nights.) 

Skowhegan Drive-In has one big screen, a 300 car capacity and very 

reasonable ticket prices at $5 for ages 12 and up, and only $3.50 for children 

11 and under. This price includes a double feature. The theatre is 

open Friday through Sunday during late spring; Thursday through 

Tuesday in June and then 7 nights a week during summer’s peak. Gates 

open at 7:30, the movies start at dusk and play rain or shine. 

Skowhegan Drive-In Theatre is located on Route 201, Waterville Road, 

Skowhegan. The message phone is 474-9277, and will give you list of the 

movies playing and the days the Drive-In is open, or go to: www.skowhegandrivein.com. 

NIBÓBAN CAMPS 

Nestled on the South Shore of Rangeley Lake 

Rustic Tranquility & Charm 

Coupled with Modern Convenience 

A 58-acre Four Season Resort 

Comfortable 2-bedroom rustic cabins 

Fully equipped for housekeeping 

Family Vacations — Fish, Bike, Birdwatch, 

Or just relax & re-charge your battery! 

Visit our website: www.niboban.com 

For brochure & rates call (207) 864-2549 

L. Jean Noyes 

RLRE, LLC 

Claybrook Mountain Lodge 

Fishing, Hiking, 

Birding, Biking, 

and lots more 

Summer 

Fun! 

Near the Bigelow Mtns, Flagstaff 

Lake and the Dead River. 

Highland Plantation, 

Maine • 628-4681 

Rustic, cozy lodging 

with delicious home-cooked meals. 

Great outdoor activities, Maine Guide available. 

Call for Summer reservations now! 

www.claybrookmountainlodge.com 

STADLER GALLERY 

for Contemporary Art 

“Manatee VI” 

June 1-Oct. 13 

daily 12-4 pm 

or by 

appointment 

225 Main St., 

Kingfield 

207-265-5025 

www.StadlerGallery.com 


Sporting the Great Outdoors 

River’s Edge Sports 

~Fishing & Hunting Center~ 

Kennebago River Canoe Trips 

Gifts with a Rangeley flavor 

Complete selection of fishing gear: Rods, Reels, 

Flies, Lures, Smelts, Worms, Crawlers 

Guns and Ammo 

Camping Supplies 

Canoe & Kayak Rentals 

Delivery & Kennebago Shuttle available 

Resident & Non-Resident Licenses 

We are always buying and selling guns. 

Gerry & Debbie White 

Mon to Sat 8 am to 6 pm, Sun 8 am to 5 pm 

Rt. 4 on Rangeley Lake in Oquossoc, ME 04964 

864-5582 

Visit our website: www.riversedgesports.com 

Stop by and check out our new 1,500-square-foot addition 

filled with new sports gear and gifts. 

We are now the Largest Sports Shop 

in Franklin County!!! 


Mounta iin 

Her iitage 

Nowetah’s Museum: 

Where the Past & Present Meet 

Tracy Bessey photos 

Nowetah’s Indian Museum and store, is a hidden 

gem, located on 2 Colegrove Road, Route 27 in New 

Portland, and was hand built by owners Nowetah and 

Tom Cyr. Nowetah is a descendent of the St. Francis 

Abenaki and Paugussett Indians. It was established in 

1969 on Ancestral Ceremonial Sacred Ground. 

The Cyrs are trying to preserve their culture through 

the teaching of on-going education programs, 

research, dancing, spiritual awareness and respect for 

mother earth. 

The museum was built and is maintained through the 

sales of Indian crafts that are made on the premises. 

The gift store offers many beautiful genuine 

American Indian handmade arts and craft by members 

of the Cyr family and other Indian People. Crafts made 

by Nowetah include: hand woven Indian rugs/blankets; 

porcupine quill, bead and bone jewelry; leather 

items; glass blown animal figurines; and booklets on 

past Indian life. 

Nowetah’s daughter, Wahleyah, hand makes wheel 

thrown and coil pottery, baskets, corn husk dolls, birch 

bark table top cone-shaped wigwams, beaded and quill 

jewelry, dream catchers, oil and water color paintings. 

The store also carries a great assortment of other 

Native American crafts including knives, pelts, peach 

pipes, headdresses, bows, arrows, raccoon and coyote 

hats, blankets, clothing, dolls, and much more. 

Museum pieces on display include: stone artifacts, 

smoked moosehide-beaver fur moccasins with porcupine 

quill and moosehair embroidery, quill looms, 

belts, boxes, necklaces, glass Hudson Bay Trade 

Beads, old pipes, dream nets, log and hide water 

drums, war clubs, masks, Sioux shields, seal skin 

items, buffalo horned medicine bonnets, a 10-ft long 

birch bark hunter canoe, a 12-ft long solid wood dug 

out racing canoe, bone games, moose calls hunting 

decoys, mummy/Kachina dolls, and much more. 

Nowetah’s also has a mail order service from 12 sep- 

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Mounta iin 

Her iitage 

Wilhelm Reich 

Museum OPENS 

Orgonon, The Wilhelm Reich Museum on Dodge 

Pond Road will open for the season on Wednesday, 

July 2. 

Few places in the world combine the intellectual 

fascination and raw natural beauty of Orgonon, home 

of one of the 20th century’s most controversial figures, 

Austrian born physician-scientist Wilhelm 

Reich. 

Now maintained as the Wilhelm Reich Museum, 

Orgonon is an historic site and nature preserve comprising 

175 acres of fields and woodland, a system of 

trails, a Conference Center, and the Orgone Energy 

Observatory. 

The Orgone Energy Observatory is listed in the 

National Register of Historic Places. Visitors to the 

Observatory can enjoy a fascinating biographical 

video about Reich. They then tour the building, view 

Reich’s scientific inventions and equipment, his 

study, library, sculptures, vivid paintings, and his personal 

memorabilia. Children can explore a hands-on 

Discovery Room. And the Observatory roof provides 

spectacular vistas of the region’s open skies, lakes 

and surrounding countryside. 

Reich’s tomb, with its dramatic bronze portrait 

bust, is in a forest clearing nearby. 

A bookstore-gift shop gives access to all Reich’s 

published work. 

The Observatory is open in July and August, 

Wednesday to Sunday, from 1 to 5 p.m. and in 

September on Sundays only, from 1 to 5 p.m. 

Special tours are available year-round by appointment. 

For more information, call 864-3443, e-mail: wreich@rangeley.org 

or visit the Web site: www.wilhelmreichmuseum.org. 

Nowetah’s 

Continued from 10 

arate color catalogs that they lend free 

with your promise to return them 

after 2 weeks in the postage-paid 

return envelope they provide for you 

(for U.S. customers only). 

The private family museum was a 

labor of love. It is open admission 

free to give everyone a chance to visit 

regardless of finances, even though 

there are, of course, operating expenses. 

Nowetah’s is open seven days a 

week, year-round, from 10 a.m. to 5 

p.m. It has a handicap wheelchair 

access ramp. Admission is free. Call 

628-4981 or go to www.mainemuseums.org 

and click on American 

Indian, for more information. 

Nowetah’s does not receive any 

Federal or local government museum 

funding. They welcome donations. 

Washburn-Norland 

Living History Center 

“Rocks and character are the chief 

products of Maine’s hillside farms,” is a 

saying that defines the Washburn- 

Norlands Living History Center in 

Livermore. The Norlands, which celebrated 

its 30th year in 2004, is a place 

where visitors can experience late 18th 

century life in rural Maine. 

The Norlands is the former homestead 

of the Washburn family. Israel Washburn 

Sr. and his wife Patty raised seven sons 

and three daughters who carried forward 

the Washburn name in politics, business 

The Stanley Museum 

Preserving Yankee ingenuity & creativity 

The Stanley Museum is housed in the former Stanley School 

next to Webster Hall in a building designed by twins F.O. 

(Freelan Oscar) and F.E. (Francis Edgar) Stanley. 

In 1981, the building was saved from being demolished and 

the museum was formed. 

The museum’s mission statement emphasizes that the preservation 

effort exists in order to keep and share “the traditions of 

Yankee ingenuity and creativity as exemplified by the Stanley 

family in order to inspire these values in children and adults.” 

When one thinks of the Stanley family, one immediately turns 

their attention to the famous Stanley steam cars that F.O. and 

F.E. began producing in the late 19th century. Visitors can find 

a 1916 Model 725 steamer and a 1910 Model 70 on display, 

both of which are working models. In 1907, the Stanley rocket, 

which was designed specifically for speed, broke the mile 

record at Ormond Beach, Fla. with a time of just over 28 seconds. 

The record is still unbroken today in its weight and horsepower 

class. 

and industry, civil service and law. 

The facilities at the Norlands include a 

Universalist Meeting House built in 1829, 

the Washburn family home as rebuilt in 

1867 and the Washburn Memorial 

Library built in 1883 in honor of Israel Sr. 

and Patty Washburn. In addition, there is 

a replica of the District 7 schoolhouse just 

north of the Washburn home. 

Visitors to the Norlands, can attend 

school as it was in 1853, try cooking 

1870s style or help keep the farm going 

with antique hand tools and old-fashion 

hard work. 

The Norlands is located off of Route 4 

on Norlands Road in Livermore. To contact 

the Norlands for more information 

about tours and upcoming events, call 

897-4366 or visit the Web site: www.norlands.org. 

NOTE: A tragic fire destroyed the 

three-story barn and farmer’s cottage on 

April 28 this year. The Mansion, Library, 

School Church and Office were not damaged. 

Work is underway to rebuild the 

barn and cottage. 

F.E. was a schoolteacher, principal, portrait painter and an 

inventor of an airbrush for use in portraiture. F.O. also taught 

school and had been making a mechanical pencil set until he 

joined his brother in producing new and better dry plates for 

photography. 

Another member of the Stanley family, Chansonetta Stanley 

Emmons, took the art of photography several steps further by 

taking a great number of pictures depicting early 20th century 

life. Many of those same photos are prominently displayed in 

the museum. The artwork of Chansonetta and her daughter 

Dorothy is also on display. 

General visitors hours are June to October, Tuesday through 

Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. and November to May, Tuesday 

through Friday, from 1 to 4 p.m, or by appointment. Admission 

is $2 for adults, $1 for children and $1 for senior citizens. 

For more information, call the museum at 265-2729, or go to: 

www.stanleymuseum.org. 

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Mounta iin 

Her iitage 

Borestone 

Mountain 

Nature 

center 

The nature center at Borestone 

Mountain Audubon Sanctuary, in 

Elliotsville Plantation, is open to 

the public through the end of 

October. The Sanctuary is located 

10 miles northeast of Monson. 

These one-of-a-kind lodges were 

designed in 1909 for a fox farm and 

there are many interesting stories 

about the history, such as how a 

baby grand piano was delivered to 

a site that’s accessible only by foot 

and small boats. 

The trailside nature center located 

on the shore of Sunrise Pond 

features interactive displays and 

information about the area’s natural 

and human history. 

Open year-round, the sanctuary’s 

1,600 acres include old-growth forest, 

crystalline ponds, exposed 

mountain rocks and sweeping 

In 1890, a Victorian residence was built by Frank 

Hutchins and Lavella Norton on High Street as a wedding 

gift to Frank’s bride, Effie Pearl Winter. Little 

did the builders know that nearly 80 years later, the 

building would become home to the Kingfield 

Historical Society and placed on the National 

Register of Historic Places in December 1986. 

The Historical Society was established in 1964 and 

in 1968, Alma Wilson, wife of Charles G. Wilson, 

donated the Hutchins home to the Historical Society. 

In 1970, the house was opened to the public. 

In the basement area there’s a blacksmith shop 

that’s in use during Kingfield Days (fourth full weekend 

in July). Forged items are created and sold with 

the use of a forge from the H.G. Winter Mill that was 

donated by the Jordan family. 

Each room in the house has a historical theme. 

The Wilson Room is dedicated to Charles Wilson, 

as most of the paintings and artifacts on display are 

Charles Wilson’s, a world-renowned photographer 

and writer. 

The Chansonetta Room is dedicated to the photography 

and painting of Chansonetta Stanley Emmons. 

A strikingly lifelike mannequin of Emmons was 

designed by Elizabeth Olbert and sculpted by Daniel 

views. A three-mile trail leads to 

Borestone Mountain’s rock summit 

and 360-degree view. 

Accessible only by boat or on 

foot, private Adirondack-style 

lodges accommodate retreats for 

adults and summer camp sessions 

for children. The facility can be 

rented for the day, weekend or 

week; for more information call 

781-2330. 

Thanks to local donors and volunteers, 

the sanctuary has enjoyed 

a number of improvements in the 

last few years, with more ahead. 

Hiking has become safer with 

new stone steps and iron rungs and 

rails on the Base and Summit trails. 

Road improvements make getting 

from the base to the nature center 

easier. The lodges feature new electrical 

wiring and furnishings. 

Last summer Maine Audubon 

continued renovating the Guide’s 

Cabin which, when completed, will 

allow greater rental capacity at the 

lodges. Maine Audubon also 

installed a new water system and 

outdoor slate steps, make electrical 

upgrades at the lodges, and continue 

improving the base trail. 

To get to Borestone Mountain 

Audubon Sanctuary (Map 41 of 

Delorme’s Maine Atlas): Coming 

from the north or south, take Route 

15/6 to Monson. Turn left (heading 

south) or right (heading north) onto 

Elliotsville Road. After 8 miles 

turn left, after the bridge, onto 

Bodfish Road. Parking area is 

approximately .2 miles on the left, 

after the railroad tracks. The gate 

and trailhead are on the right. Gate 

opens at 8 a.m. and closes at dusk. 

Kingfield Historical Society 

Field for the room, and is accurate right down to the 

dimple in her chin. 

In the King Room, artifacts are on display that are 

related to the life and times of Maine’s first governor, 

William A. King. The quilt that he slept under as a 

child is on display, as is a portrait of him created by 

DeDe Combs. A basket display by Freeman residents 

Joe and Earl Knockwood is also part of the room. 

A dining room is located adjacent to the Wilson 

room, and comes complete with Victorian-style furniture 

and a pantry. 

A schoolroom in the upstairs portion of the building 

includes books, desks, toys, puzzles and dolls used by 

Kingfield school children in the late 19th century. 

Other rooms include one dedicated to the Sandy 

River and Rangeley Lakes Railroad; a tool room that 

is filled with many turn of the century era tools, signs 

and sleds; a 19th century bedroom with a collection of 

quilts, ladies garments and children’s clothes; and the 

Wing room, which serves as a gathering space for all 

of the information on the historic Herbert Hotel that 

was owned by longtime Kingfield resident Herbert 

Wing. 

Museum hours are most Wednesdays from 10 a.m. 

to 2 p.m. during June, July, August and September.

Mounta iin 

Her iitage 

The Narrow Gauge 

rides again 

Devoted to the preservation of the narrow gauge railroad in Western 

Maine, the Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes Railroad offers rides throughout 

the summer and into the fall. In addition to the train ride, there is a 

walking tour. Together, the two will take about 50 minutes. 

The railroad is accessed via Sanders Station on Bridge Street in Phillips. 

This year’s schedule is: June 1, 15; July 5, 6, 19, 20; Aug. 2, 3, 15*, 16*, 

17, 30, 31; Sept. 6, 7, 20, 21; and Oct. 1, 4, 5, 11**, 12. 

Ghost Train** (Oct. 11) 6:30 to 9 p.m. In case of rain the Ghost Train 

will run on Oct. 12 instead. $4 adult, $2 child under 13. 

Except for the Ghost Train (see above), fares are $6 per adult or child 

age 13 and older. The fare for children under age 13 is $1. 

Train times are 11 a.m., noon, 1, 2 and 3 p.m. On some dates a 4 p.m. 

train is also scheduled. Additionally, on Friday and Saturday of Old Home 

Days* (Aug. 15 & 16) there is a Night Train at 8 & 9 p.m. All trains run 

subject to the availability of equipment and manpower. 

For more information, visit the Web site www.srrl-rr.org. 

THE GALLERY 

AT 

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STATION 

A Unique Store featuring: 

ART, ANTIQUES, 

GOURMET FOODS 

CERAMICS 

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PICTURE FRAMES 

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& MUCH MORE... 

OPEN DAILY IN THE SUMMER 

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PHONE/FAX: 

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• Maine Mountain Museums • 

Dead River Historical Society: 

Main St., Stratton, 246-6901/2271. 

Carpentry, logging & various 

memorabilia from the “lost” town 

of Flagstaff, more. Open summer 

& fall, Saturday & Sunday 11 a.m. 

to 3 p.m. Or by appt. 

Holmes-Crafts Homestead 

Museum: Jay, 645-4803\2732. By 

request June thru Aug. Open house 

2nd Sat., Aug., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Hunter Cove Wildlife Sanctuary: 

Opposite Dodge Pond Road, Route 

4N, on Hunter Cove. Hiking, picnic 

tables, parking lot. Open dawn 

to dusk. 

Jackman-Moose River Historical 

Society: 574 Main Street, about 

1/8 of a mile south of the Moose 

River bridge on Route 201, 

Jackman. May-September, Fridays 

and Saturdays, 1 to 4 p.m., and by 

appt. Free, donations welcome. 

P.O. Box 875, Jackman, ME 

04945. 

Kingfield Historical Society: 

Church St., Kingfield, (house) 265- 

4032; FMI: 265-2638 or 678-2877. 

Open Wednesdays, June- 

September, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

New Portland Historical Society: 

Rte. 146, New Portland, 628- 

2070/3531. Meetings on 4th Thurs. 

Apr. thru Oct. 7 p.m.; dues: $5. 

New Vineyard Historical Society: 

Rte. 234, New Vineyard, off Town 

Library. Many records of early settlers 

and buildings. Wed. 2 to 7 

p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. to noon. 

Nordica Homestead Museum: 

Farmington, 778-2042. June thru 

Labor Day (except Mon’s.) by 

appt. until Oct. 15. 

Washburns-Norlands Living 

History Center: Norlands Rd., 

Livermore, 897-4366. 450-acre living 

history site. Tourists welcome 

Jul. & Aug. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; ($). 

Nowetah’s Indian Museum: Rte. 

27, New Portland. Free admission. 

Gift store also. 7 days/wk, all year: 

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Special focus on 

Abenaki Indians. 628-4981. 

Phillips Historical Society: 

Pleasant St., Phillips. Displays of 

Portland glass, clothing, tools, 

more; also narrow gauge memorabilia. 

1 to 3 p.m. 1st & 3rd 

Sundays of Jun. - Sep. 1 & by 

appt., 639-5013 (between 10 & 8). 

Also: Aug. 15 to 17; Sep. 27 & 28; 

Oct. 5th. 

Rangeley Lakes Region 

Historical Society: Main Street 

Rangeley, 864-2333. Materials on 

sporting camps, big hotels, fishing, 

hunting, logging and railroads. 

July and August 10 a.m. to noon, 

and when flag is out. 

Rangeley Logging Museum: 

Route 16, east of Rangeley, 864- 

5595. Open weekends July & 

August 11 am to 2 p.m. or by 

appointment. 

Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes 

Railroad: Phillips, Maine. Rides 

available : 1 to 3 p.m. 1st & 3rd 

Sundays of Jun. to Oct. 7. 

Stanley Museum: School St., 

Kingfield, 265-2729. Memorabilia 

of the Stanley family. Open April to 

October, Tuesday through Sunday, 

1 to 4 p.m. and November to 

March, Tuesday to Friday, 1 to 4 

p.m. 

Strong Historical Society: Upper 

Main St., Strong. 684-2975. 

Weld Historical Society: Rte. 

156, Weld Village, 585-2179. 

Three mid to late nineteenth century 

buildings and period artifacts. 

Monthly programs May thru Sep. 

(call). Open Jul. & Aug. 

Wednesdays & Saturdays 1 to 3 

p.m. & by appt. 

Wilhelm Reich Museum: at 

Orgonon, off Rt. 4, Dodge Pond 

Road. July & August, Tuesday thru 

Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. Programs about 

nature every Sunday 2 to 4 

p.m.(July & Aug.) September: 

Sundays only. Special Tours by 

appointment, (207) 864-3443. 

Wilton Historical Society Farm 

& Home Museum: Canal St., 

Wilton, 645-2843/2091. Of interest 

includes G.H. Bass & Co., Bass 

family, Civil War Building, memorabilia 

of Sylvia Hardy, the “Maine 

giantess, more. Jul. & Aug., 

Sundays & Wednesdays 1 to 4 

p.m. 


MOUNTAIN PLACES 

SCENIC STOPS 

RANGELEY LAKES 

Quietly slipping through the waters of the Rangeley Lakes area is 

a great way to view foliage and even catch a glimpse of wildlife 

such as moose, eagles, loons, hawks, maybe even a bear. Another 

way to enjoy the lakes is to view the scenery from the air. 

RANGELEY OVERLOOK & HEIGHT OF LAND 

South of Oquossoc on Rt. 17 is an ideal spot to view the Rangeley 

area. Farther down Rt. 27, stop at the Height of Land, a beautiful 

scenic overlook offering extensive views of the Rangeley area. 

Continue driving along Rt. 17 toward Rumford for dramatic 

sunset views and sweeping fall vistas of Mooselookmeguntic Lake. 

SMALL’S FALLS 

Rt. 4, between Phillips and Rangeley. A popular turnout nestled at 

the junction of two streams with a waterfall area. 

BEAVER POND 

South of Height of the Land on Rt. 17, there is a gorgeous little 

pond, where one is apt to see moose. The foliage reflecting in the 

water along with clouds can be quite breathtaking. 

COOS CANYON 

in Byron on Rt. 17 is a 500-yard gorge with hydraulic erosion 

features in rock ledge from the Swift River. Beautiful trees here 

and a fence make nice fall foliage photos. There is also a nice 

picnic area. 

ROUTE 16 FROM OQUOSSOC INTO NEW HAMPSHIRE 

is a lovely ride, passing through Wilsons Mills and Errol. Good 

moose haunts, too! 

GRAFTON NOTCH STATE PARK 

(not shown on map) has roadside turnouts, picnic areas and trails 

that offer excellent views of the Mahoosuc Mountains. Trails lead 

to popular lookouts, such as the Eyebrow and Table Rock, and the 

Mahoosuc Management Unit. 

DO “THE LOOP” 

Take a leisurely day and do the Western Mountain Loop 

from Routes 16/27 in Carrabassett to Kingfield where you 

pick up Route 142 to Phillips. In Phillips, take Route 4 to 

Rangeley. From Rangeley, take Route 16 to Stratton/Eustis 

and wind back down Route 16/27 to Carrabassett. Much of 

this drive meanders along farmland, rivers, lakes and ponds 

with gorgeous mountainous terrain as a backdrop. 

MT. BLUE AREA 

Find spectacular views along Routes 17 and 142 as you drive 

through Farmington, Wilton, Weld and Byron, the friendly 

towns of the majestic Tumbledown Mtn. and Mt. Blue State 

Park. 

SCENIC BYWAYS 

You can’t miss taking these Routes that meander along rivers 

past lakes and through mountain ranges. Make way for 

moose, logging trucks and don’t forget your camera. 

ROUTES 201 through Bingham, the Forks and Jackman 

ROUTE 27 from Kingfield to Eustis 

ROUTE 17 through Byron and Oquossoc 

ROUTE 4 from Phillps to Rangeley 

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Rangeley 

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BYWAY 

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Cascade 

Brook 

Falls 

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2 

Dallas 

4 

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Saddleback Mtn 

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Timbledown Mtn 

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BYWAY 

Mexico 

Eustis 

PPiiaazzzzaa RRoocckk 

142 

SCENIC 

BYWAY 

Small’s 

Falls 

142 


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The Bigelows 4150 

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Grand Falls 

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Avon 

16 

27 

Sugarloaf Mtn 

4237 

Mt. Abraham 

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Mount Blue 

State Park 

N. Jay 

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Farmington 

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W. Forks 

The Forks 

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201 

Caratunk 

Poplar Stream 

Falls 

Wyman Lake 

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Bingham 

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Lakewood 

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MORE SCENIC MEANDERING 

BIKING 

Whether mountain biking or traditional road biking is your 

preference, you’ll be sure to find plenty of roads and trails in the 

Western Mountain region. If you’re on the main drag, take 

caution, it’s likely you’ll be sharing the asphalt with logging 

trucks. If you’re going backcountry biking, check out the trails 

around Sugarloaf or Rangeley, or dig out your Gazetteer and 

explore old logging roads and snowmobile trails. But, please, 

leave the land as you found it. 

MT. ABRAHAM/LONGFELLOW MTNS 

on Route 142 from Kingfield to Phillips offer gorgeous panoramic 

views. Take your car or hop on a bike. This range is particularly 

striking as the sun sinks into the clouds and behind the mountains 

in late afternoon. 

SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN 

is spectacular from any angle. Views can be seen from various 

spots along Route 27 from Kingfield to Eustis as well as from a few 

locations out of Kingfield along Route 142. Don’t forget to visit the 

Golf Course... spectacular! Take a quick hike to West Mountain 

Falls; the trailhead is at the golf course. 

BIGELOW RANGE 

There are some panoramic viewpoints along Rt. 27 between 

Sugarloaf and Stratton of the Bigelow Range as well as a nice 

overlook at Sugarloaf Base Village. 

THE BIGELOW PRESERVE & MYER’S LODGE BEACH 

can be viewed from several locations: Routes 27 and 16 in 

Carrabassett Valley; Cathedral Pines rest and camping area in 

Eustis; the lookout drive on Eustis Ridge; and from several 

Bigelow Preserve hiking trails. Myer’s Lodge Beach looks out over 

Flagstaff Lake. Take a right after the cemetery in Eustis just past 

Pines Market and follow that road to the end (drive with caution, 

the road is full of pot holes the closer you get to the beach). The 

view of the Bigelow Mountain Range reflected on the lake is 

gorgeous, and the beach is sandy. It’s a great camping, swimming, 

picnic and kayak/canoeing spot. 

CHAIN OF PONDS 

Take Rt. 27 north out of Eustis. Beautiful combination of trees, 

mountains and ponds. Drive carefully, the logging trucks passing 

on these winding roads can be dangerous. 

KING AND BARTLETT ROAD 

is off the beaten path beyond Eustis. Look for the sign on the right 

side of Rte. 27, cross the bridge and take the first right. Stay on 

that road for about 10 miles, until you come down a long slope. 

The area will open up on the right. (Look for “Look Out Rock” and 

an S.D. Warren sign.) 

WYMAN LAKE 

is a beautiful man-made lake within the mighty Kennebec River. 

The lake is contained with help of a dam in Bingham. Follow 

Route 201 north of Binham along the east side of the lake and 

there are plenty of scenic turnouts along the way. 

MOXIE FALLS AND MOSQUITO MOUNTAIN 

is beautiful spot in the Forks. The mightly Moxie Falls is one of the 

highest in the state. Mosquito Mountain is also located in this area 

and is well worth the hike as panoramic views of the are lakes and 

mountains await you at the summit. 

NOTE: 

These are all suggested stops and are meant only for reference. 

Find other area attractions throughout this guide. Please refer to 

a map resource such as the DeLorme Maine Atlas and Gazetteer 

for accurate locations and driving directions. Map is not to scale.

Backyard B iird iing 

Backyard Birding: Easy, fun and anyone 

can do it anywhere, anytime 

Story By BJ Bangs 

Photos by Thayden Farrington 

Bird watching is becoming increasingly popular. It is now 

listed as the second most popular sport in the country. One 

reason for this is that just about anyone can do it. You can go 

birding anywhere all year long. And while there are many 

scheduled trips and sanctuaries where one can go birding, the 

most convenient place to watch for our feathered friends is in 

our own backyard. 

That goes for all four seasons: winter, spring, summer, and 

fall. Each season brings it own challenges for both bird and 

the landowner. Winter and spring prove ideal for spotting 

species one might not otherwise see, because they can’t hide 

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behind the foliage, and it’s easy to spot them. 

Eric Hynes, staff naturalist and environmental center manager 

for the Maine Audubon, points out there are four components 

to successful backyard birding for every season: 

food, water, shelter, and space. 

While this might sound simple, Hynes says it does take 

some planning and a little knowledge about birds and their 

habits to attract the greatest numbers and diversity of birds 

all year long. 

Just like people, all birds don’t like the same kinds of food. 

Hynes says. Knowing what they like will bring more variety 

into your backyard. 

When you’re making plans for your garden, consider planting 

a variety of flowering plants that will generate different 

types of seeds. Sunflowers work well because 

birds love their black oil sunflower seeds. Even 

though they prove popular in the feeders, black 

birds, sparrows, doves, warblers, vireos and others 

prefer to have the whole sunflower. 

Birds need water to drink and to bathe in, but 

they don’t like very deep or stagnant water. 

Hynes suggest finding a way to create a fountain 

that recycles water, trickling over rocks. 

American Robin 

Electrical units are available that can be put 

into a bird bath to keep the water running. There 

are ones that are controlled by a thermostat to 

keep the water warm. “They don’t need a hot 

tub, just open warm water,” Hynes said. 

Additionally, keep in mind, birds don’t like deep 

water –-they are afraid of it. They should be able 

to wade in the water –-not sink in it. They can’t 

swim. 

Space is a huge issue when it comes to backyard 

birding, but lack of it, should not discourage 

the person with a small lot from trying to 

attract diverse varieties of birds. Hynes says, 

“Birds aren’t aware of who owns property, just 

what is continuous habitat for them.” 

Birds need protection from harsh weather and 

predators, Hynes says. Evergreens and shrubs 

can be ideal places for them to hide from a 

neighbor’s cat or aggressive hawk. The greenery 

provides a place for them to hide as well as build 

their nest. 

Male Goldfinch in winter plumage 

Hynes explains that while birds are territorial during the 

breeding season (spring and early summer); they flock up in 

the winter. That means they may join with other species of 

birds to survive the harsh weather. In winter, Hynes suggests 

enhancing the availability of food and water, and providing a 

variety of shelter. That way you will increase the diversity of 

birds in your backyard. 

Many people believe that birds only need food from bird 

feeders in winter. That really is not true, Hynes said. 

“Feeders full of food help draw them into our backyards, but 

they don’t need us. They actually are a luxury for us. By 

feeding them, we draw them into our back yard feeders so 

that we can enjoy watching them.” 

However, people should not just set out feeders and ignore 

them. Hynes emphasizes the need to clean feeders every six 

to eight weeks with mild bleach, with 12 or 10 parts water to 

one part bleach. Use that bleach rinse anywhere the food is 

and near the ports where the birds feed. Then, let it dry completely 

so that food won’t mildew. Failure to clean feeders 

creates a source for transmission of diseases. Hynes points 

out, not all birds will use bird feeders. Some feed on ground 

animals and bugs. Sometimes just a broken off platform, 

with a piece of fruit will attract certain species. Hynes said 

he’s created a platform with two half oranges stuck on a 

screw or nail to attract cat birds, tanagers and orioles. 

Birds are discerning eaters. They can tell what’s clean, 

what’s fresh seed. As the bird watcher, Hynes said you need 

to pay attention to this. 

Shelter near, but not too near feeder, is essential, with 10 to 

15 feet distance being ideal. If it is too close to the feeder, 

Hynes says, a predator, a cat, fisher or other predator could 

be lurking near the sheltered area, waiting for them as they 

go in for food. Shelter too far away may not allow them time 

to escape if a predatory hawk is flying over. He suggests having 

brush piles next to feeding areas for shelter. In bad 

weather, brush piles, shrubs and nest boxes provide protection. 

Most common smaller birds to Maine are the black topped 

chickadee, sparrows and finches. Larger birds, such as blackbirds, 

northern cardinals and blue jays, like feeders with larger 

posts to perch on while eating. By simply dropping seeds 

on the ground, this will attract juncos, sparrows and doves. 

Birds like sunflower seeds, safflower seeds and white millet, 

whether it is on a platform or on the ground. And you’ll see 

different varieties of birds share the same feeder. 

Bird watching in winter has its rewards. Robins will spend 

the winter in Maine eating crab apples and mountain ash.

Backyard b iird iing cont. 

Hynes says you won’t see them out on the 

lawns covered with snow or ice. “They 

flock up and stick to certain areas where 

food is plentiful. You’ll see dozens or hundreds 

together. They move around looking 

for fruit trees. Cedar Waxwings and 

Bohemian Waxwings spend early spring 

and winter here. You won’t see them in the 

summer.” 

“Birds have a monoculture. Some like 

lawns. Others like one part of a meadow, 

while a whole different variety may occupy 

another part of the meadow.” 

“We enjoy a siesta, so do birds”, Hynes 

said. “They tend to retreat from the heat of 

the day and will be more active in the morning(s) 

and evening(s). On a nice winter day, 

they will stock up on food for energy 

expenditure. They aren’t burning many 

calories. Feeders provide them an easy food 

source so they can have energy to chase 

insects and find other food sources such as 

worms and bugs for their young. They particularly 

like feeder food when the weather is 

bad because it’s easier for them to find.” 

Birds are active dawn to dusk. Even after 

sunset there is some movement, he said. 

Cardinals, often hard to spot, are often the 

last birds to leave at sunset and the first bird 

to be there before sunrise. 

How do you get so that you can identify 

those species in your backyard. For one 

thing, Hynes says look at the shape of the 

bill. Hawks have heavily hooked bills. A 

heavily triangular shape will help them 

crunch open the shell of a seed. 

Too often people focus on colors, but 

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Boat Tours 

Hynes said many times what you see is a silhouette. 

He suggests asking yourself the following 

questions to help with the identification 

process. Do they have a long thin neck 

or is it short and stubby? Do they have a 

heavy or slim body? Is their tail shore or 

thin? Are the wings long and think or short 

and rounded? Then, he suggests looking at 

their feather colorations. You’ll see some 

species only in summer; others in winter. 

You won’t see grosbeaks or juncos in the 

summer, nor will you see hummingbirds in 

the winter. 

Every season has its own uniqueness, he 

explains. In the spring, the birds need the 

feeders most because that’s when the nuts 

and seeds have been mostly depleted. The 

snow hasn’t melted yet so a new supply isn’t 

available. In summer, the adults are chasing 

insects to feeds to their young. They need an 

easy food supply to provide energy so they 

can chase after food for their nestlings. The 

birds will take advantage of the feeder. 

Birds go through hormonal changes with 

the season. The amount of daylight dictates 

their movement. When daylight shortens, 

they adjust their weight and molt their feathers. 

Sometimes birds will get lost during their 

migrations, Hynes says, so he suggests people 

leave their hummingbird 

feeders out until they are 

ready to freeze. While the red 

throated hummingbird is the 

only species native to Maine, 

Hynes has seen Rufous hummers 

native to the Pacific 

Enjoy the the remote scenic 

vistas vistas from from a a comfortable, 

quiet quiet 22’ 22’ pontoon boat boat 

Tours for 

2 to 12 

people 

For information, call 

Jeff Hinman, Master Maine Guide 

207-246-2277 

Northwest in Maine. They can get their compass 

turned around and be here in the fall or 

early winter. “You might not see anything, 

but then again, you may get your special bird 

in your backyard.” 

One thing with bird watching –-it takes 

patience. A little knowledge pays off too. 

One way to gain that knowledge is to take 

advantage of bird watching trips. The 

Western Maine Audubon Society, formed in 

1970, became a part of the Maine Audubon 

when the national and Maine organizations 

merged in 2000. Being a member of the 

Maine Audubon includes membership in the 

Western Maine Chapter. Paul McGuire, president 

of the Western Maine Chapter, points 

out the chapter meets at the University of 

Maine, Farmington, and schedules field trips 

throughout the year. For more information 

about local trips contact McGuire at 778- 

0706 or go the Maine Audubon’s Web site, 

www.mainaudubon.org/westernmaine/index 

.shtml. 

One of the best ways to recognize birds is 

through sound not sight. Birds, primarily 

males, sing for two reasons –-to attract a 

mate and to defend their territories. The 

more musical the melody, the more complex 

it is. Sometimes they are single sharp notes 

to warn about predators. They have a variety 

Chickadee 

of call notes, heard particularly during breeding 

season. That’s why you don’t hear birds 

sing in the winter. 

A lot of people enjoy birds in their backyard. 

Everyone that goes on birding trips has 

a feeder in their backyard, but not everyone 

that has a feeder goes on birding field trips, 

Hynes said. It’s a great way to lean about 

birds, he said. Just like with any sport, it’s 

beneficial to have the help of someone who 

is a step ahead in the experience curve. 

One thing with birding, you never know 

everything, Hynes says. There’s always 

something new to learn. That’s part of the 

challenge and the excitement. 

(BJ Bangs is a freelance writer and backyard 

bird watcher who resides in Franklin 

County) 


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When it comes to peers, the Sugarloaf Golf Club is in good company. 

Sugarloaf has consistantly been listed among the true legends of the game 

such as Pebble Beach, Bethpage, and Pinehurst to name just a few of the 

courses on Golf Digest’s prestigious list of America’s top public golf 

courses. 

The Robert Trent Jones, Jr.-designed Sugarloaf Golf Club ws ranked 

45th on the list of America’s 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses for 2007- 

08. Sugarloaf was also awarded Best in State, an honor Sugarloaf has held 

since the course opened in 1985. Only three courses in New England 

earned places on the Top 100 list, of which Sugarloaf is the highest 

ranked. The complete list is published in the May issue of the magazine. 

“The way the Sugarloaf Golf Club is united with the natural beauty of 

the mountains of western Maine creates a golf experience that is 

unmatched in New England,” said Scott Hoisington, Sugarloaf’s director 

of golf. “To be considered among the most significant public golf courses 

in the country is a testament to Sugarloaf’s unique landscape, pristine 

setting, masterful design, and commitment to excellence by our staff.” 

Golf Digest has conducted the biennial America’s 100 Greatest Golf 

Courses rankings since 1966 and is considered one of the most respected 

rankings in the game. The magazine’s panel of 800 low-handicap male 

and female golfers nationwide played and rated the courses on criteria 

including shot value, resistance to scoring, design variety, memorability, 

aesthetics, and ambiance. 

The Sugarloaf/USA Golf Course, in Carrabassett Valley, is a spectacular 

18-hole course located on the side of Sugarloaf Mountain along the 

Carrabassett River. It offers spectacular views of Sugarloaf, the Crockers 

and the Bigelow Mountain Range. Play is considered challenging - it is 

ranked among the best golf courses in the United State - but the challenge, 

awesome views, and sighting of wildlife make it worth every stroke. 

Lunch and beverages are available 

at the new clubhouse or the Caddy 

Shack below the parking lots by the 

ninth hole. Reservations for tee 

times are suggested. For more information 

and to plan your next 

Sugarloaf vacation, visit them 

online at www.sugarloaf.com or call 

1.800.THE LOAF. 

Overlooking Rangeley Lake 

Mingo Springs Golf Course, located off Routes 4 and 16 between 

Rangeley and Oquossoc, is situated on a hill overlooking the entire 

Rangeley Lakes Region including Saddleback Mountain and 

Rangeley Lake. Mingo was built over the rolling hills of former 

farmland. The course is forgiving, offering wide fairways that provide 

the inexperienced golfer with some margin for error. It is the 

perfect course to hone your golf game while enjoying the beautiful 

scenery and relaxed atmosphere that makes this a return destination 

for those who like life in the slow lane. Sandwiches and sodas are 

available at the Pro Shop. A dining room and cozy pub can be found 

at the Country Club Inn, just a short stroll from the links. Reserved 

tee times are unnecessary. For more information on this 18-hole 

course, call 864-5021. 

Wilson Lake Country Club 

Evergreen’s 

Outstanding 

Views 

The Evergreen Hill Golf Club is 

located at the top of Dallas Hill Road. 

The Evergreen course is a 9-hole 

championship course and has outstanding 

views of the surrounding 

lakes and mountains. There are five 

individual tees on each hole. 

If you want to hone your skills 

before you get on the links, there is a 

driving range, practic area, and putting 

green. 

Or take a group or private lesson 

from the George Buck Golf Academy. 

Classes begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday 

and Sunday. Use video analysis to correct 

your swing and learn from pro 

George Buck, who has over 20 years 

experience. 

For more information call 864-9055 

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Wilson Lake Country Club, considered by many as “western Maine’s finest 9 hole golf course”, is located 

on the Weld Road (Route 156) in Wilton. The 3116 yard, par 35 course, with its pretty fairways is perfect 

for the casual golfer as well as the pro. As with all courses in our area, the views of the mountains and 

rolling hills are beautiful. 

The course is open to the public, and its amenities include rental carts, a pro shop, and a grille/lounge. For 

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Mounta iin golf 

more golf courses located in the area 

Belgrade Lakes Golf Course, West Road, Belgrade - 18 holes, par 71, 6.629 yards, 495-4653 

Lakewood Golf Course, 803 Lakewood Rd, Madison - 18 holes, par 72, 6,278 yards, 474-5955 

Loon’s Cove Golf Course, 942 Waterville Rd, Skowhegan - 9 hole, par-3 course, par 27, 1,224 yards, 474-9550 

Maple Lane Golf Course, 295 Maple Lane, Livermore - 9 holes, par 35, 3,019 yards, 897-6666 

Moose Meadows, Route 16, Coplin Plantation - 9 holes, 2 sets of tees 

Moose River Golf Course, 701 Main St., Jackman - 9 holes, par 31, 1,976 yards, 668-4400 

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these at 4,150 feet is West Peak, 

one of only 10 Maine summits over 

4,000 feet in elevation. Bounded on 

the north by 20,000-acre Flagstaff 

Lake, the preserve offers many 

opportunities for outdoor recreation. 

Flagstaff Lake is part of the 

Northern Forest Canoe Trail. The 

Northern Forest Canoe Trail is a 

historic 740-mile watertrail through 

New York, Vermont, Quebec, New 

Hampshire and Maine. 

This is a popular three-season 

recreation area, with spring being 

the only time when there are few 

visitors. The Appalachian Trail and 

Dead River encompasses several 

miles of shore on Flagstaff Lake 

and the first few miles of the Dead 

River after it leaves the lake. 

Visitors enjoy camping at the 

lake’s sites, accessible by boat, and 

at the vehicle accessible campground 

at Big Eddy on the river. 

Access is gained via the Long 

Falls Dam Road from North New 

Portland. It is open all year and 

encompasses 4,771 acres. 

other trails as well as fishing, 

swimming and camping offer a 

variety of outdoor activities at the 

preserve. Fall foliage can be 

viewed from the roads and trails. 

Hunting and trapping opportunities 

range from easy vehicle access to 

foot access only in the backcountry 

areas. Fishing is plentiful in many 

small ponds and brooks. Winter 

visitors enjoy snowmobiling and 

cross-country skiing over 20 miles 

of designated trails. 

Access to the preserve is gained 

over gravel roads off Route 27 in 

Carrabassett, and by the Long Falls 

Dam Road from North New 

For information about Dead 

River, contact the Western Region 

Office at 778-8231 or Bureau of 

Parks and Lands, PO Box 327, 129 

Main Street, Farmington, ME 

04938. 

Information provided by the 

Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands. 

For more information about 

Maine’s parks and lands, visit 

www.state.me.us/doc/parks/index. 

html 

ECOPELAGICON 

a nature store 

BOOKS * MAPS * MUSIC * GIFTS 

7 Pond Street, Rangeley 

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Kayak Sales & Rentals Paddleboats on Haley Pond 

Classes in recreational kayaking skills offered. 

Please inquire for dates. 

Guided Tours in the Rangeley Lakes Region 

with Mookwa Guided Tours 

Call for tour schedule or go to 

www.mookwa.com 

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Portland. 

The park is open all year. Its 

facilities include 36,000 acres, designated 

trails and wildlife. 

For more information about the 

preserve, contact the Western 

Region Office at 778-8231 or the 

Bureau of Parks and Lands, PO 

Box 327, 129 Main Street, 

Farmington, ME 04938. 

Information and photo provided 

by the Maine Bureau of Parks and 

Lands. For more information 

about Maine’s parks and lands, 

visit www.state.me.us/doc/ 

parks/index.html. 

Dead River Public Reserved Land 

Chain 

of Ponds 

The Chain of Ponds Public 

Reserved Lands unit includes 

1,100 acres Natanis, Long, Bag, 

and Lower ponds joined by short 

thoroughfares to form the chain. 

The unit includes frontage on each 

of the ponds and offers lake shore 

camping at primitive remote sites, 

or a commercial campground with 

amenities. 

Access is off of Route 27 north 

of Stratton. 

Fishing, swimming and picnicking 

are enjoyed during the warmer 

months while the land is open to 

snowmobilers during the snowy 

winter months. Hunting and trapping 

are allowed, subject to state 

rules and regulations. 

Check with the IF&W for specific 

policies and laws regarding 

these activities: 

www.maine.gov/ifw. 

For more information about the 

preserve, contact the Western 

Region Office at 778-8231 or the 

Bureau of Parks and Lands, PO 

Box 327, 129 Main Street, 

Farmington, ME 04938. 

Information and photo provided 

by the Maine Bureau of Parks and 

Lands. For more information 

about Maine’s parks and lands, 

visit 

www.state.me.us/doc/parks/index. 

html.

Cool Mounta iin Places 

Un iique natural spots 

• Angel Falls are hanging 

falls that have the largest single drop 

in Maine — 90 feet. The trail up to 

the falls is an easy climb with a couple 

of short steep sections. The base 

of the falls is a great place for a 

swim and picnic. To reach the trailhead, 

drive south from Oquossoc on 

Route 17 for 3.7 miles. Proceed .95 

miles to four corners, turn left. The 

trailhead is 10.95 miles on the right. 

Turn right at sign and follow the 

gravel road through small gravel 

pits. Pick up the marked (red blazed) 

trail from here. Total hiking time is 

about 1 hour, round-trip. The trail 

crosses streams five times. 

• Cascade Stream 

Gorge Acquired by Rangeley 

Lakes Heritage Trust and located in 

Sandy River Plantation, this 2,000 

foot gorge has a 16-foot waterfall 

and 90-foot depths. It is located near 

Greenville Cove, off Route 4 across 

from South Shore Drive. Look for 

signs on the left. If you come to the 

Rangeley Lake State Park, you’ve 

gone too far. 

• Cold stream falls are 

located at the base of Coburn 

Moutnain in the Forks just a short 

drive from the Coburn’s trailhead. 

Though Cold Stream Falls aren’t as 

majestic as Moxie Falls, they are the 

most remote and offer a refreshing 

dip after a hike up Coburn Mountain 

(nicknamed “Enchanted Mountain”. 

• Coos Canyon is located in 

the old mining town of Byron. 

Carved by powerful water action 

from the Swift River, this area is a 

great swimming spot, with interesting 

scenery and rock formations. 

The canyon water is cool and crystal 

clear —perfect on a hot summer 

day— and there are lots of small 

pools, perfect for children to splash 

in safely. The Swift River is also a 

popular spot for treasure-seeking 

gold panners! There is a nice picnic 

area with tables and grills. Coos 

Canyon is just off Route 17, about 

10 miles southeast of the Height of 

Land in Rangeley. It can also be 

reached from Route 142 in Phillips 

to Webb Lake in Weld, where you 

will take a right. Drive for a mile or 

so, then take another right onto a 

gravel road that passes by the hiking 

trails to the Tumbledown and 

Jackson Mountains area, and eventually 

leads to the Canyon after 

approximately 9 miles. This gravel 

road is travelled successfully by all 

types of vehicles —including logging 

trucks, so beware! Slow to 

moderate speed is recommended as 

it can be dusty in dry weather and 

there are a few rough spots. 

• Daggett Rock in 

Phillips is one of the world’s largest 

glacier-deposited boulders. It is a 

short 1/3 mile hike uphill to this 40 

foot tall rock, which is split in two; 

and you can walk through the split! 

Coming out of Phillips (heading 

toward Salem), take Route 142 to 

the Wheeler Hill Road (where there 

is a small wooden sign with 

“Daggett Rock” roughly painted on 

it). Follow the dirt road until you see 

a small parking area on the right. 

The trail is marked with a sign on the 

left and there is a small parking area 

across the road. 

• GRAND FALLS is a classic 

horseshoe falls accessible by dirt 

road (Kibby Camp Road). From 

Junction 16/27 in Stratton Village, 

travel 6.9 miles north on 27 through 

Eustis and look for the King and 

Bartlett sign on the right off Route 

27. Follow the Kibby Camp/King & 

Bartlett Road. Travel over a wooden 

bridge and take the first right. 

Continue on until the 9 mile marker, 

then go over a wooden bridge and 

take the next left. Follow this road, it 

is about 11 more miles to the falls. It 

is a slow ride, but definitely worth 

the effort. Park at the gate, from 

where it is a short hike in to the falls. 

The gate is now locked by the area’s 

private landowners so it is impossible 

to drive directly to the falls. 

Please respect the area — carry 

in/carry out, etc. Note: There are 

many logging roads, etc. off the 

Grand Falls road; it is recommended 

that you have a full tank of gas when 

you head out, in case you do get 

sidetracked. Finally, this road is a bit 

rough and long, therefore it is not 

recommended for low-riding vehicles. 

• Moxie Falls located off 

Route 201 about 3 miles from The 

Forks, is one of the highest waterfalls 

in Maine. The main drip is over 

80 feet, plummeting into a deep slate 

gorge. Follow signs from The Forks, 

or ask a local for directions to the 

marked parking area. The easy hike 

to the falls is through the woods on 

marked trails that lead to observation 

platforms. The adventuresome may 

want to take the steep descent down 

the side of the gorge to a popular 

swimming hole near the base of the 

falls. The currents are strong, but it’s 

a good, refreshing swim. Obviously, 

this is not advised for children or 

adults who are not in good physical 

condition. Save some energy (and 

daylight!), for the hike back out of 

Moxie Falls is partially uphill. 

• Piazza Rock is on Route 4 

a few miles north of Small’s Falls 

and a good way to combine a hike 

and picnic. This enormous flat boulder 

appears to be balanced in midair. 

It is 1.8 miles in on the 

Appalachian Trail and is a good but 

not difficult hike. You can climb onto 

the rock which has large trees on it. 

Nearby caves and boulders provide 

exploration opportunities. The trail 

to Piazza Rock can be reached by 

Route 4. It is about 9 miles south of 

Rangeley, on the left, where the AT 

crosses the road. Parking lot is 

across the road from the trail 

entrance. 

• Poplar Stream Falls 

in Carrabassett Valley consist of two 

scenic waterfalls on two streams, 

with drops of 24 and 51 feet. There 

is a great swimming hole at the falls 

by the road. To get to the falls, turn 

off Route 27 in Carrabassett Valley 

at the Valley Crossing building. 

Cross the bridge over the 

Carrabassett River and go straight 

past the ski camps and homes. 

Continue up the old, discontinued 

county road marked by a snowmo- 

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bile sign. The Falls are an easy 1.5 

mile walk out on this road in a gorge 

on the right. 

• Screw Auger Falls 

Gorge is located in Grafton 

Notch State Park on Route 26, north 

of Newry. Cascading water creates 

shallow wading pools and there are 

exploration trails throughout the 

area. Please supervise young children 

on these trails which are on the 

edge of the gorge. Hop back in the 

car for a quick drive north to Mother 

Walker Falls Gorge and Moose Cave 

Gorge. Mother Walker Falls features 

natural stone bridges and a 900-foot 

long gorge. Moose Cave Gorge is a 

40-foot deep gorge with a 200-foot 

long crack in the bedrock. 

• Small’s Falls is located 

on Route 4, 12 miles south of 

Rangeley. This has long been a popular 

roadside picnic area which is 

nestled at the junction of two 

streams with a waterfall area. 

Swimming is a favorite activity 

below the falls and there are short 

easy trails following Chandler Mill 

Stream to the top of the area.There 

are also plenty of wading areas and 

short water slides. Small’s Falls is a 

perfect spot for picnicking; there are 

tables, grills and restroom facilities 

available. 

• Step Falls are located just 

off Route 26 in Newry. It is a series 

of small falls and pools formed by 

Wight Brook which tumbles over a 

series of step-like falls and drops 

200 feet in almost one-eighth of a 

mile. The pools and slides caused by 

the water are more than inviting on a 

hot summer day, but visitors are 

urged to use caution when entering 

the water because the rocks are very 

slippery. Just off Route 26, about 15 

miles northwest of Bethel on the 

right, the trail to the falls can be 

reached from an unmarked grassy 

field just south of where Wight 

Brook passes under the road. After a 

short walk through the woods, the 

trail comes to the roaring falls, 

which can be heard well before they 

are seen. The trail continues to 

ascend along the brook and a beautiful 

view of the Grafton Notch mountains 

can be seen from the upper part 

of the trail. The area, property of The 

Nature Conservancy, is open for day 

use only; no camping or fires are 

permitted. 

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•Picnic in 

the Park • 

If you don’t want to drive far, but still want to 

get our of your own back yard, these town 

parks might have just what you’re looking for. 

GRab your picnic basket, and take the family 

for an outing in the park! 

• Blanchard Park • 

Blanchard Avenue, Stratton. Tennis 

court, basketball court, playground, 

picnic area, grills, bathroom 

facilities. 

• Center Hill • 

Mt. Blue State Park, Weld - Jct. of 

142/156. This picnic area offers 

gorgeous views of Mt. Blue, 

Tumbledown, Webb Lake and 

mountains and lakes beyond. There 

are covered picnic tables, rest 

rooms, and paths to discover the 

surrounding woodlands. 

• Eastman Park • 

Route 142, Phillips. Picnic area, 

grills, swimming. 

• East Wilton Park • 

In East Wilton, adjacent to the fire 

station, this park has a picnic table, 

Little League Field and basketball 

court, a merry-go-round, slide, seesaws 

and swings. 

• Jason E. Dore 

Memorial Park • 

Main Street, Bingham. Work on the 

park was expected to be completed 

early this summer. In memory of 25year 

old Moscow native who died 

from wounds suffered in an 

explosion in Iraq in July 2007. 

• Kineowatha Park • 

High Street Entrance, Wilson Lake, 

Wilton. Town park with swimming, 

tennis, basketball, playing fields, 

horseshoes, children’s area, 

volleyball and picnic/BBQ areas, 

nature trails, Lodge with indoor 

games, food and drink. 

• Kingfield Town 

Park • 

Curve Street, Kingfield. Playground, 

basketball court, picnic area, large 

grassy lawn. Many improvement 

coming this summer! 

• Lance Corporal 

Scott Paul 

Memorial Park • 

Strong. Picnic area, grills, bathroom 

facilities, playground. 

• Park-by-the- 

Bridge • 

Route 149, Phillips. Picnic area, 

grills, swimming hole. 

• Precartin Park • 

Main Street, Phillips. Picnic tables, 

playground. 

• Rangeley 

Lakeside Park • 

Downtown Rangeley on Rangeley 

Lake. Large lawn area (newly 

landscaped), public sand beach, 

dock, restrooms, swings, covered 

picnic tables, boat launch, tennis and 

basketball courts. 

• Riverside Park • 

Route 27, along the Carrabassett 

River in Carrabassett Valley. 

Swimming pool, wading and 

swimming holes, tennis courts, 

basketball court, playground, 

covered picnic area, volleyball court, 

bathroom facilities, grills, softball 

field. 

• SKOWHEGAN • 

Skowhegan has many picnic areas, 

including Lake George Regional 

Park (swimming, playground, etc.); 

Coburn Park, which features weekly 

concerts, and walking trails 

throughout the area. 

• Wire Bridge • 

Off Route 27 in North New 

Portland, along the Carrabassett 

River. Historic Civil Engineering 

Landmark built in 1865-66. Picnic 

tables, grills, a sandy beach, 

swimming & wading holes.

Mounta iin 

RAFTING 

RAFTING IN WESTERN MAINE 

Three major rivers are 

run in this area: the 

Dead, Kennebec and 

Penobscot. 

The Dead River run is a 16-mile 

stretch of continuous whitewater, 

the longest stretch in the east. 

Trips begin at Grand Falls and 

end at The Forks, providing 

plenty of Class IV and V 

whitewater. The Kennebec is a 12 

mile river trip with Class II to V 

rapids along the way. The 

Kennebec trip starts at Harris 

Station on Indian Pond and flows 

through the Kennebec Gorge. It 

also ends at The Forks, which is 

where the Dead and Kennebec 

meet. The Penobscot is a 14 mile 

trip beginning at McKay Station 

and going through the two mile 

Ripogenus Gorge and ending near 

Pockwockamus Falls. It has Class 

III to V rapids. 

The rafting season in Maine 

begins in early April and runs 

through October on the Kennebec 

and Penobscot. These two rivers 

have a controlled flow due to 

daily dam releases along its 

length. The wilder Dead has 

differing water levels throughout 

the season: it’s best to check with 

a river guide or raft company. Of 

course, one can always run the 

rivers in their own craft, but its 

best to pick up a River Guide 

book first for detailed descriptions and how-to advice. 

To find out more about Maine river rafting, outfitters and even the 

rivers themselves, go to http://www.raftmaine.com. 

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EUSTIS Well maintained B&B, lounge, and game 

room. This property has lots of potential. It has 4 

rental units, fully stocked kitchen (all appliances), 

lounge with dance floor, game room with pool tables. 

Hunting, fishing and snowmobiling just outside your 

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Summert iime Events 

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25 AND 

THURS TO SAT, JUNE 26 TO 28 

PLAY: MARVIN’S ROOM — 2 & 

7 pm, Lakewood Theater & Inn 

Restaurant, 76 Theater Rd., Rt. 201, 

Skowhegan. Dramedy. Tickets/FMI: 

Theater 474-7176, Rest. 858-4403. 

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25 

POTLUCK SUPPER — 6 pm, 

Church of the Good Shepherd, 

Rangeley. Rangeley Lakes Historical 

Society. FMI: 864-5364. 

FRIDAY, JUNE 27 

BBQ - 4-7 pm, Beal’s Variety parking 

lot, Strong. ($) Benfits Strong Fire 

Department. FMI: 684-4919. 

PIERPOLE DAYS - 6 pm parade, 

Strong. Strong’s Heritage (Indian settlers). 

Parade, crafters, music, dancing, 

food venders, more. 

MUSIC: BELLAMY JAZZ BAND 

— 7:30 pm, Nordica Aud., UMaine 

Farmington, Merrill Hall. ($) Open to 

public. FMI: dscribner@verizon.net. 

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY, JUNE 27 TO 29 

FAMILY FUN DAYS – 

Stratton/Eustis, Events, music & activities 

all weekend long. FMI: 

www.eustismaine.com. 

13TH ANNUAL MAINE 

ANTIQUE TRACTOR CLUB FESTI- 

VAL — 9 am, Farmington 

Fairgrounds, Farmington. ($) FMI: 

892-4946, 938-3258. 

SATURDAY, JUNE 28 

KINGFIELD POPS FESTIVAL OF 

THE ARTS — 10 am-4 pm, downtown 

Kingfield. Artisans, Live Music. 

No Admission. 

KINGFIELD POPS — gates open 5 

pm, Rt. 142, Kingfield. Many music 

venues with Kruger Brothers headlining 

the show. Fireworks. Food 

Vendors. Bring picnic. ($) FMI: 

www.kingfieldpops.com. 

BOB MARLEY, COMEDIAN – 7 

p.m. $20, Forest Hills School Gym, 

Jackman. FMI: 668-4171/3411. 

MOTORCYCLE POKER RUN — 

8 am, Rangeley area. Benefits Autism 

Society of Maine. (rain date JUNE 29) 

FMI: 864-5364. 

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 28 & 29 

STRATTON DAYS FEATURING 

FLAGSTAFF — 11 am-3 pm, Dead 

River Area Historical Society, Main 

St., Stratton. 

11TH ANNUAL YARD SALE — 

9am - 3pm, Refreshments will be 

available Jackman Region Health 

Center Lawn. 

MONDAY, JUNE 30 

FMH AUXILIARY PUBLIC OPEN 

HOUSE — 11:30 am-12:30 pm, 

Franklin Memorial Hospital, 

Farmington. Tours, entertainment, 

more. FMI: 779-2555. 

TUESDAY TO THURSDAY 

JULY 1 TO 31 

EXHIBITIONS: O-CONNOR & 

ROBERTS — Daily 12-4 pm, or by 

appt., Stadler Gallery, 225 Main St., 

Kingfield. Shawn O-Connor: Recent 

Works–Functional Ceramics & Ellen 

Roberts: Works on Paper. Plus permanent 

exhibitors. FMI: 265-5025. 

CONCERT: MALINKY — 6:30 

jam, 7 pm, Lakeside Theater, 

Rangeley. Scottish. ($) FMI: 864- 

5000, 562-4445. 

THURSDAY, JULY 3 

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELE- 

BRATION — 10 am-dusk, Lakeside 

Park, Rangeley. Children’s Day 

Parade, Cook-outs, Silent Auction, 

Fireworks, more. FMI: 864-5364. 

DUCK RACE — Haley Pond 

Stream, Rangeley, following 

Children’s Day Parade. Rangeley 

health ctr. sponsor. FMI: 864-5364. 

CHICKEN BARBEQUE — 5-7 

pm, Church of the Good Shepherd, 

Rangeley. ($) FMI: 864-3381. 

THURSDAY TO SATURDAY 

JULY 3 TO 5 

PLAY: GILLIGAN’S ISLAND: 

THE MUSICAL — 8 pm, Lakewood 

Theater & Inn Restaurant, 76 Theater 

Rd., Rt. 201, Skowhegan. Family 

Musical Comedy. Tickets/FMI: 


FRIDAY, JULY 4 

ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW — 10 

am-4 pm, Rangeley Inn, Rangeley. 

Birds of a Feather Gallery Sponsor. 

FMI: 864-4355. 

4TH OF JULY PARADE — 12-1 

pm, Downtown Farmington. FMI: 

778-3518, x100. 

FIREWORKS – at dusk, hot dogs, 

hamburgers etc., Town Office parking 

lot, Jackman. 

FIREWORKS – at dusk, weather 

permitting, Bingham airport. 

CHICKEN BBQ – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Proceeds beneft Bulldog Summer 

Riders Snowmobile Club’s trail fund, 

$10 pp donation, Bulldog Camps, 

Enchanted Pond, Jackman. 

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY 

JULY 4 TO 6 

NEW ENGLAND 4x4 JAM- 

BOREE — 7 am-9 pm, Hunnewell 

Valley, Embden. ($) Monster trucks, 

mud runs, rock walking, more. 

Camping avail. No alcohol or glass. 

tickets/FMI: 635-2289. 


FIREWORKS – Dusk, Route 201, 

where the Dead and Kennebec rivers 

meet, just before the Kennebec River 

Bridge in the Forks Area. FMI: 663- 

2121. 

AUCTION — 10 am, Rangeley 

Lakes Logging Museum, Route 16, 

Rangeley. FMI: 864-5595. 

Historical Society, Main St., 

Stratton. Opening Day. 

SUNDAY, JULY 6 

NATURAL SCIENCE WORK- 

SHOP: BATS — 2-4 pm, Wilhelm 

Reich Museum, Dodge Pond Rd., 

Rangeley. Free. Presenter: Peggy 

Betts. FMI: 864-3443. 







CONCERT: ORGANIST ROBERT 

LUDWIG — 7 pm, Church of the 

Good Shepherd, Rangeley. Free. FMI: 

864-3381. 

TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 & 9 

WAYS OF THE WOODS — Forest 

Heritage Days, Greenville. People & 

land of northern forest mobile exhibit. 

FMI: www.northernforest.org. 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 9 


THE MUSICAL — 2 & 7 pm, 

Lakewood Theater & Inn Restaurant, 

76 Theater Rd., Rt. 201, Skowhegan. 

Family Musical Comedy. 

Tickets/FMI: Theater 474-7176, Rest. 

858-4403. 

PIANO CONCERT — 7:30 pm, 


Rangeley. JULYian Jarguilo FMI: 864- 

864-3381. 


STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL & 

SALE — 10 am-3 pm, Oquossoc Park, 

Oquossoc. Rang. Reg. Guides & 

Sportsmen. FMI: 864-5364. 

THURS TO SAT, JULY 10 TO 12 








PLAY: GREASE — 10 am, 

Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Rd., Rt. 

201, Skowhegan. Young performers 

camp production, teens age 13-17. 

Details, reservations: 474-7176. 


SAM O. WHITE DAY — 11 am-3 

pm, Dead River Area Historical 

Society, Main St., Stratton. 

OPENING RECEPTION: 

ROBERTS & O’CONNOR — 2-4 pm, 

Stadler Gallery, 225 Main St., 

Kingfield. FMI: 265-5025. 


SUMMER FAIR — 9:30 am-1 pm, 


Rangeley. ($) Lunch. FMI: 864-3381. 

8TH ANNUAL SOUTHSIDE 

SUNDOWNER CANOE RACE – 

Skowhegan, FMI: 474-3621. 

CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT — 6 

pm, Herbert Grand Hotel, Main St., 

Kingfield. Prelude to Kingfield Days. 

THURS TO SATURDAY, JULY 17 TO 19 

PLAY: TWENTIETH CENTURY 

— 8 pm, Lakewood Theater & Inn 


Skowhegan. Comedy. Tickets/FMI: 



ROAST PORK DINNER — 5 pm, 

E.T. Cash Fuel Office, Main St. 

Kingfield, across from Jordan Lumber 

Co. Friends & Family Ties for 

American Cancer. 

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY, JULY 18 TO 20 

KINGFIELD FESTIVAL DAYS — 

Children’s Games, Mrs. Kingfield 

Celebration, Ice Cream Social, Music, 

Pet Parade, Art & Crafts Fair, Grand 

Parade, Whatever Floats Race, games 

& live music, Lawnmower Races, 

Mud Football, Contra Dance, Truck 

Pull, Mud Football, Scavenger Hunt, 

Public Potluck Supper, more. FMI: 

Tammy 265-4394. 


COURTESY BOAT INSPECTOR 


TRAINING — 9:30 am, Conf. Rm., 

Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust, 

Oquossoc. Free. Fighting invasive 

aquatic plants. FMI: 864-7311, x5. 

BOOK SALE & BAKE SALE — 

10 am-2 pm, Rangeley Public Library, 

Rangeley. ($) FMI: 864-5529 

PLAY: GREASE — 10 am, 

Lakewood Theater, 76 Theater Rd., Rt. 

201, Skowhegan. Young performers 

camp production, teens age 13-17. 

Details, reservations: 474-7176. 

BBQ & DANCING — 6 pm 

Barbeque, 7:30 pm Western Style 

Dancing, Sunrise View Farm, 

Rangeley. Benefits Rangeley Lakes 

Trails Center. FMI: 864-5364. 


BENEDICT ARNOLD EXHIBIT 

— 11 am-3 pm, Dead River Area 

Historical Society, Main St., Stratton. 

By Duluth and Betty Wing. 


SHOP: FERNS — 2-4 pm, Wilhelm 


Rangeley. Free. Presenter: Warren 

Balgooyen. FMI: 864-3443. 






MONDAY, JULY 21 

EMBDEN HS: PLAY, SOUTH OF 

LOST NATION — 7 pm, Embden 

Town House. –-Play written by Dean 

Lyons— FMI: 635-2539. 



— 2 & 7 pm, Lakewood Theater & Inn 




RANGELEY LAKES HISTORI- 

CAL SOCIETY — 7 pm, 

Congregational Church Barn, 

Rangeley. Annual Meeting & Guest 

Speaker. FMI: 864-5364. 


HOME & GARDEN TOUR — 10 

am-4 pm, greater Farmington. Homes 

& museums. FMI: 779-2555. 

PET SHOW — 1 pm, Lakeside 

Park, Rangeley. (rain date JULYy 25) 

Rangeley Public Library sponsor. 

FMI: 864-5529. 

CONCERT: DAVID MUNNELLY 

BAND — 6:30 jam, 7 pm, Lakeside 

Theater, Rangeley. ($) FMI: 864-5000, 

562-4445. 

CANDLELIGHT CONCERT — 7 

pm, Oquossoc Log Church. Classical 

guitar, flute and voice by Victor 

Borko & Sue Downes-Borko. FMI: 

864-5364. 

THURS TO SAT, JULY 24 TO 26 






FRIDAY & SATURDAY 

JULY 25 & 26 

LOGGING MUSEUM FESTIVAL 

DAYS & PARADE — Fri: Logging 

Museum Burying of the Bean-Hole 

Beans 2 pm, Biscuit Bake 5 pm, Route 

16; Logger’s Hall of Fame, Miss 

Woodchip Contest at Episcopal 

Church 7 pm; Sat: Parade Main St. to 

Rt. 16, 10 am-4 p.m. FMI: 864-5595. 

STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL — 5-9 

pm, Downtown Farmington. Arts, 

crafts, food, road race, more. FMI: 

778-4215. 


PLAY: LET YOUR HAIR DOWN 

RAPUNZEL — 10 am, Lakewood 

Theater, 76 Theater Rd., Rt. 201, 

Skowhegan. Young performers camp 

production, ages 10 & up. Details, 

reservations: 474-7176. 

DUCKS UNLIMITED — 5:30 pm, 

Club House Restaurant, Rangeley. 

FMI: 864-9955. 



SHOP: BUGS & BUTTERFLIES — 

2-4 pm, Wilhelm Reich Museum, 

Dodge Pond Rd., Rangeley. Free. 

Presenter: Charlene Donahue. FMI: 

864-3443. 

CHICKEN BARBEQUE — noon, 

RRGS Clubhouse, Oquossoc. FMI: 

864-5364. 


A STREET DANCE — 6:30 pm, 

Rangeley. (Rain Date JULYy 31) 

Rangeley Friends of the Arts sponsor. 

FMI: allenwicken@yahoo.com. 

THURS TO SAT, JULY 31 TO AUG 2 

PLAY: GUYS AND DOLLS — 8 

pm, Lakewood Theater & Inn 


Skowhegan. Musical Comedy. 


858-4403. 

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, AUG 1 & 2 

26th ANNUAL WILTON BLUE- 

BERRY FESTIVAL — Fri 6 pm, Sat 9 

am-9 pm, Downtown Wilton. many 

events, activities and vendors. FMI: 

778-4726. 

AUG 1 – 3 

UPPER KENNEBEC VALLEY 

RIVER FESTIVAL – Parade, battle of 

the bands, ATV races, fishing derby, 

crafters and artists fair, car show, 

games and plenty of food. Bingham. 

FMI: 672-4900 or 672-9269. 

FRI TO SUNDAY, AUG 1 TO AUG 31 

EXHIBITIONS: BELL & SHAHN 

— Daily 12-4 pm, or by appt., Stadler 

Gallery, 225 Main St., Kingfield. 

Betsy Bell: “Moments of 

Transcendence” Stephanograms 

(Paintings) & Abby Shahn: Paintings 

and Other Things. Plus permanent 

exhibitors. FMI: 265-5025. 

HEAVA DIVA — 7:30 pm, Club 

House Restaurant, Rangeley. FMI: 

allenwicken@yahoo.com. 

SATURDAY, AUG 2 

QUILTS IN THE GARDEN — 10 

am-4 pm, Threads Galore Quilt Shop, 


PEOPLE WHO WORKED ON 

THE RIVER DRIVE — 1:30 pm, 

Dead River Area Historical Society, 

Main St., Stratton. 

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 

AUG 2 & 3 

TRAIN RIDES — 11 am, 12, 1, 2 

& 3 pm, Sandy River & Rangeley 

Lakes Railroad, Sanders Station, 

Bridge St., Phillips. ($) FMI: 

www.srrl-rr.org. 

SUNDAY, AUG 3 


SHOP: OWLS — 2-4 pm, Wilhelm 


Rangeley. Free. Presenter: Jennifer 

Perry. FMI: 864-3443. 






858-4403. 

MONDAY, AUG 4 

EMBDEN HS ANNUAL PICNIC 

— Meet at Town House 3:15 pm, 

Social 4:30 pm, Meal 5 pm, Paul & 

Norma Campbell, Hertzberg Dr. off 

W. Shore Rd. (4th drive). Potluck meal 

(hamburgers, hot dogs & drinks provided). 

Walk to Petroglyphs from 

Hodgdon Hill. FMI: 635-2539. 

LECTURE: THE STORY OF SUG- 

ARLOAF — 7 pm, Wilhelm Reich 

Museum, Dodge Pond Rd., Rangeley. 

Free. Presenter: John Christie. FMI: 

864-3443. 

TUESDAY, AUG 5 

RANGELEY HOME & GARDEN 

TOUR — 1-4 pm, Rangeley. FMI: 

864-5364. 

WEDNESDAY, AUG 6 

PLAY: GUYS AND DOLLS — 2 & 





858-4403. 

THURSDAY, AUG 7 

ART IN AUGUST — 10 am-4 pm, 

Lakeside Park, Rangeley. Rangeley 

Friends of the Arts sponsor. FMI: 


WESTERHOFF CONCERT — 7 

pm, Church of the Good Shepherd, 

Rangeley. Rangeley Friends of the 

Arts sponsor. FMI: 


THURSDAY TO SATURDAY 

AUG 7 TO 9 






858-4403. 

FRIDAY, AUG 8 

KEN COPELAND OPEN GOLF 

TOURNAMENT — Mingo Springs 

Golf Course, Rangeley. FMI: 864- 

5364. 

FRIDAY & SATURDAY 

AUG 8 & 9 

RUMMAGE SALE — Time TBA, 

Salem Community United Methodist 

Church. FMI: 678-277l, 678-2442. 

ART UNDER THE BIRCHES — 

10 am-4 pm, 39 Stratton Road, 



AUCTION — 9 am viewing, 10 

am-noon auction, Wilhelm Reich 

Museum, Rangeley. FMI: 864-3443. 

PLAY: TWINDERELLA THE 

MUSICAL — 10 am, Lakewood 





SHRINER’S PARADE — 1 pm, 

Main St., Rangeley. FMI: 864-5364. 

RUMMAGE SALE — 6-8 pm, 



SUNDAY, AUG 10 

COX FAMILY DAY — 11 am-3 




SHOP: WILD MAINE ORCHIDS — 



Presenter: Mike Hicks. FMI: 864- 

3443. 

CONCERT: LADIES OF THE 

LAKE — 2 pm, Colby Museum of 

Art, 5600 Mayflower Hill, Waterville. 

Free, open to public. FMI: 859-5600. 

SUNDAY TO SUNDAY, AUG 10 TO 17 

50th PHILLIPS OLD HOME 

DAYS — Numerous events and contests 

throughout the week. 

MONDAY, AUG 11 

COURTESY BOAT INSPECTOR 

TRAINING — 3:30 pm, Conf. Rm., 

Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust, 

Oquossoc. Free. Fighting invasive 

aquatic plants. FMI: 864-7311, x5. 

CONCERT: DAVE ROWE TRIO 

— 6:30 jam, 7 pm, Lakeside Theater, 

Rangeley. ($) FMI: 864-5000, 562- 

4445. 

LECTURE: MAINE: GUESS 

WHERE FROM THE AIR — 7 pm, 

Wilhelm Reich Museum, Dodge Pond 

Rd., Rangeley. Free. Presenter: 

Charles Feil. FMI: 864-3443. 

TUESDAY, AUG 12 

OUTDOOR SPORTING HER- 

ITAGE DAY — 9 am-4 pm, Oquossoc 

Clubhouse. Celebration of Maine’s 

Hunting & Fishing, flycasting competition, 

game meals, Free. FMI: 864- 

5364. 

DOWNEAST BRASS — 7:30 pm, 

Bald Mountain Camps, Rangeley. 

Rangeley Friends of the Arts sponsor. 

FMI: allenwicken@yahoo.com. 


RANGELEY LAKES HISTORI- 

CAL SOCIETY PROGRAM — 7 pm, 

Rangeley Lakes Regional School. 

FMI: 864-5364. 


4TH ANNUAL LITERARY GALA 

— 5:30 pm, Saddleback Mountain, 

Rangeley. Rangeley Public Library 

sponsor. FMI: 864-5529. 

THURS TO SAT, AUG 14 TO 16 

PLAY: LEADING LADIES — 8 






WEST FORKS ANNUAL FIRE- 

MEN’S FIELD DAY – all day event 

includes BBQ, booths & games for 

kids, raffles, horseshoes and live 

music, the Forks. FMI: 663-2121. 

FUNDRAISING AUCTION & 

DINNER —5 pm, Bald Mountain 

Camps, Rangeley. For Outdoor 

Sporting Heritage Museum. FMI: 864- 

5364. 

SATURDAY , SUNDAY, AUG 17 

THE FORKS AREA’S GUIDE 

OLYMPICS – afternoon through the 

evening, charity event, includes BBQ 

and teams of rafting guides competing 

in events such as obstacle course, etc. 

the Forks. FMI: 663-2121. 


SHOP: WILD MAINE ORCHIDS — 



Presenter: Tony Jadczak. FMI: 864- 

3443. 






NORDICA DAY CONCERT — 

7:30 pm, UMF, Merrill Hall, Nordica 

Aud., Farmington. FMI: 778-3339. 

MONDAY, AUG 18 

BACHELDER FAMILY DAY — 

11 am-3 pm, Dead River Area 

Historical Society, Main St., Stratton. 

EMBDEN HS: FILM CLIPS, 

EMBDEN, OTHER LOCAL TOWNS 

— 7 pm, Embden Town House. FMI: 

635-2539. 


PLAY: LEADING LADIES — 2 & 






BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL — 10 

am-3 pm, Rangeley. Details TBA. 

FMI: 864-55364. 

STEAK & SALMON COOKOUT 

— 5:30 pm, Oquossoc Clubhouse. 

Rang. Reg. Guides & Sportsmen. 

FMI: 864-5364. 

THURS TO SAT, AUG 21 TO 23 



EVERY MONDAY 

OLD CROW INDIAN BAND — 

7:30 pm, gazebo, Meeting House 

Park, Farmington. FMI: 778-4215. 

EVERY WEDNESDAY 

FARMERS’ MARKET — 3-6 

pm, front Narrow Gauge Realty, 

Main St., Kingfield. 

SENIOR MEN’S SOFTBALL — 

6 pm, Fotter’s Field, Stratton. Fun, 

informal. FMI: 246-6481. 

CRUISE NIGHT – 6 – 8 p.m., 

Dutch Treat, Rts. 2 & 4, Wilton. 

Bring your classic car or motorcycle! 

Raffles, live music or DJ,. FMI 

645-2145. 

EVERY FRIDAY 

SANDY RIVER FARMERS 

MARKET — 9 am-2 pm, Better 

Living Center parking lot, Front St., 

Farmington. FMI: 778-6602. 




THURS TO SUN, AUG 21 TO 24 

MUSICAL: INTO THE WOODS 

— Fri & Sat 7 pm, Sun 2 pm, Lakeside 

Theater, Rangeley. FMI: 864-5364. 


3RD ANNUAL CHAMBER 

CLASSIC CAR & MOTORCYCLE 

SHOW — 8 am-5 pm, Farmington 

Fairgrounds. Classic cars, vintage & 

antique cars, motorcycles, raffle run, 

food, vendors, music, more. FMI: 778- 

4215. 

OQUOSSOC HERITAGE DAY — 

throughout Oquossoc, all businesses. 

Food, boat show, dog show, kid’s fun, 

ice cream specials, BBQs, lobster 

rolls, music, etc. FMI: 864-5364. 

ART AND ANTIQUE SHOW — 

10 am-4 pm, The Gallery at Stony 

Batter Station, Oquossoc. FMI: 864- 

3373. 

PLAY: THE MAD ADVENTURES 

OF MR. TOAD — 10 am, Lakewood 





CARRABASSETT SUMMER 

FESTIVAL — 12 pm on, behind 

Carrabassett Inn & Grill, Rte. 27. Free. 

Art show & demos, music, food, Fly- 

In, more. 


FOUNDER’S DAY — 11 am-3 pm, 

Dead River Area Historical Society, 

Main St., Stratton. “Stevens, First 

Family.” 


SHOP: A MUSHROOM WALK — 2- 

4 pm, Wilhelm Reich Museum, Dodge 

Pond Rd., Rangeley. Free. Presenter: 

Michaeline Mulvey. FMI: 864-3443. 


CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 

GOLF TOURNAMENT — Noon registration, 

1 pm shotgun start, Mingo 

Springs Golf Course, Rangeley. FMI: 

864-5364. 

THURS TO SAT. AUG 28 TO 30 

PLAY: A NICE FAMILY GATH- 

ERING — 8 pm, Lakewood Theater & 

Inn Restaurant, 76 Theater Rd., Rt. 

201, Skowhegan. Family Comedy. 


858-4403. 

FRIDAY, AUG 29 

FC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE- 

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS — 5-7 

pm, Wilton Blueberry Farm, Wilton. 

FMI: 778-4215. 

SATURDAY & SUNDAY 

AUG 30 & 31 

TRAIN RIDES — 11 am, 12, 1, 2 

& 3 pm, Sandy River & Rangeley 

Lakes Railroad, Sanders Station, 

Bridge St., Phillips. ($) FMI: 

www.srrl-rr.org. 

MUD RUN OF CHAMPIONS — 

Hunnewell Valley, Embden. ($) 

Monster trucks, high hurdle, long 

jump, more. Camping avail. No alcohol 

or glass. tickets/FMI: 635-2289. 


ROMP — Rangeley Lakes Trails 

Center. (Rangeley-Oquossoc- 

Mountain-Pursuit) with a triathlon, 

music, hikes, barbeque, family fun to 

benefit RLTC. FMI: 864-5364. 

ICE CREAM SOCIAL — 11 am-3 



PLAY: A NICE FAMILY GATH- 

ERING — 4 pm, Lakewood Theater & 

Inn Restaurant, 76 Theater Rd., Rt. 

201, Skowhegan. Family Comedy. 


858-4403. 

MONDAY, SEPT 1 

SADDLEBACK CHALLENGE 

MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE — 

Rangeley Lakes Trail Center. FMI: 

864-5364. 

SEPT 1 TO OCT 13 

EXHIBITIONS: BRANCA & 

MEADER — Daily 12-4 pm, or by 

appt., Stadler Gallery, 225 Main St., 

Kingfield. Michael Branca: Recent 

Work–Paintings & Forrest Meader: 

“Homage and Exploration” 

–Paintings. FMI: 265-5025.

Hiik iing 

hiking is a great way to explore the area 

Summer is finally here and what 

better way to enjoy the outdoors 

than taking a hike. Maine has many 

trails from low impact such as a 

walk down a nature trail, to Moxie 

Falls or in the woods on some moderate 

climbs in the western mountains 

of Carrabassett Valley. 

Not far from your doorsteps 

around Franklin and surrounding 

Counties, are splendid inland hiking 

trails and mountains to explore, 

where you can leave the crowds 

behind. It’s great exercise for the 

entire family. Let’s begin our journey... 

Baldpate Mountain — 

Andover 

This is a great day hike following 

Appalachian Trail footpath through 

woods. This is a strenuous hike 

with some climbing involved. 

You’ll pass by several spectacular 

falls along the way to the 2,900 

foot summit. When you reach the 

top you may notice the smoke coming 

out of the Cog railway climbing 

Mount Washington to the south. 

Awesome views of Old Speck and 

Sunday River Ski Resort and on a 

clear day, you’ll be able to pick out 

Sugarloaf/ USA towards the north. 

Be quiet and go slow through the 

low bushes near the summit 

because you may spot a deer or two 

grazing on berry bushes. 

Bigelow 

Mountain Range — 

Carrabassett Valley 

This impressive mountain range 

covers 17 miles and four peaks that 

can be accessed by several networks 

of trails. One of the trails 

begins in Stratton along the 

Bigelow Range Trail to Cranberry 

Peak, elevation at 3,213 feet. 

Another trek takes you up the 

Appalachian Trail crossing Route 

27, where the trail gets steep to 

Cranberry Peak, where you’ll find 

a picturesque pond. The trail continues 

to Horns Pond, and a lean-to 

for overnight camping. Follow the 

trail to West Peak at 4,150 feet. 

Another trail begins at Stratton 

Brook Pond called the Fire 

Warden’s trail. The ascent is steep 

as you climb up into the ‘neck’ of 

the trail to West Peak and to Myron 

H. Avery Peak. The old Fire 

Warden’s tower still stands. Here, 

you find picturesque views of both 

Saddleback to the south and 

Flagstaff Lake to the north. Locals 

have called the silhouette of this 

impressive range “The Sleeping 

Indian lady.” 

Burnt Hill — 


It’s called a “hill” but “locals” 

refer to it as Burnt Mountain. 

Skiers and riders at nearby 

Sugarloaf/USA can see the trail to 

the summit of Burnt. It’s a great 

place for either summer or winter 

hikes. Access the trail by driving 

up the Sugarloaf access road and 

pass by the Sugarloaf Inn. Follow 

the road to the end and park near a 

small bridge. 

The trail follows Snow Brook 

and gently rises to a somewhat flat 

summit, above tree-line. There are 

scenic views of Sugarloaf/s east 

side and Bigelow Mountain range 

from the 3,595 foot summit. 

Another trail to the summit can be 

accessed from the Sugarloaf Ski 

Touring Center; however this trail 

is much longer. 

Crocker Mountain — 


This hike takes you north and 

south along the Appalachian Trail 

for about six miles. It can be easily 

accessed from Route 27 on the 

Caribou Pond Road. Many hikers 

either ride a bike to the trail head, 

leaving their vehicle in the AT 

parking lot. 

Although there are a few steep 

climbs, the trail is mostly gradual 

in ascents to the summit at 4,168 

feet. The trail connects with sister 

peak around the Crocker Cirque, 

and although long, it offers picturesque 

views of the Bigelow 

Range to the north and 

Sugarloaf/USA to the east. 

Mount Blue — Weld 

This is a somewhat strenuous 

climb through mixed hard and soft 

woods. There are several vantage 

points on the ledges to view the 

western mountains. Follow the 

well traveled trail to the 1,800 foot 

summit. 

Reaching Mosquito Mountain peak, along the Appalachian Trail. (Melissa Howes photo) 

Mount Kineo — Kineo 

This is a great day hike for the 

young and old. Located on 

Moosehead Lake, families can 

enjoy the trek either by boat or 

land. From the fire tower on bald 

summit, you’ll take in pristine 

views of the Lake and mountains 

including Big Squaw to the south, 

Big Spencer to the north, and 

impressive Mount Katahdin and 

the Baxter State Park range of 

mountains. Elevation is only 800 

feet. Follow the Bridal Trail that 

has easier grades. If there’s time, 

play a round of golf on the ninehole 

course. 

Moxie Falls — 

Moxie Gore 

A great family “walking” hike. 

The trail leaves the road for the 

easy walk through woods to the 

impressive falls. It’s one of the 

highest falls in Maine with a drop 

of 30 yards. Be careful, as the steps 

and descent down to the pools can 

be very slippery due to airborne 

spray. Do not attempt to get close 

to the falls, as the force of the water 

may carry you over. 

Sugarloaf Mountain — 


Access from Route 16 & 27 via 

the Caribou Pond Road about a 

mile from the Sugarloaf access 

road. Drive for about a mile where 

you’ll see a parking area. The trail 

crosses a stream as you head east to 

the west side of the mountain. 

Follow the blue-blazed trail to 

some very steep pitches on the 

south-west side of the mountain. 

The trail crosses the AT. At the 

summit you’ll enjoy spectacular 

views of the near-by ranges, 

including Spaulding Mountain, 

Crocker Mountain. There are radio 

towtowers at the summit and you 

may even be able to gain access to 

the old gondola house on the 2,500 

foot summit. 

Tumbledown 

Mountain — Weld 

This mountain has three peaks 

and a pristine lake. You can climb 

the Brook Trail, the shortest route, 

approximately a mile and a half, 

passes a brook. The trail is well 

marked, but be prepared for a very 

steep ascent through a rock-like 

cave that you’ll have to squeeze 

yourself through. An easier loop 

road leads to the 1,400 foot summit. 

These are just a few of the many 

splendid hikes that Maine has to 

offer. Check out local guides when 

you’re passing by a tourist information 

area. Have fun and be safe 

on your walk in the Maine woods. 

Dan Cassidy, a freelance writer, 

may be found hiking trails and 

mountains or riding off-road bik- 

ing trails in the Maine woods. 

When not hiking, he may be in his 

canoe on a remote stream or lake 

in the North Maine Woods along 

the Allagash Wilderness Waterway. 

Other 

Suggested 

Area Hikes 

Mosquito Mountain - a 

part of the Appalachian Trail, this 

is a moderate to strenuous 1.9 mile 

hike that offers great views from 

the top. Located in the Forks, east 

of Route 201. 

Coburn Mountain 

Located west of Route 201 

between the Forks and Jackman, 

Coburn is the tallest mountain 

between the Bigelow Range and 

Baxter Sate Park, This 3, 718 foot 

tall mountain presents a rather 

strenuous challenge for hikers. 

Also nicknamed “Enchanted 

Mountain”, Coburn has an observation 

deck at the top for taking in 

wonderful 260-degree views. 

Sally Mountain 

The hike up Sally Mountain is a 

4.8 mile moderate hike. It is located 

southwest of Jackman between 

Wood and Attean Ponds, which can 

be viewed from the trail. The word 

is that blueberries are abundant on 

Sally Mountain from late July to 

early September. 


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screened porch, window seat, and 

heated mudroom. Comes completely 

furnished and includes large TV, 

DVD, CD player, and gas grill! 

$249,900. 

Snowbrook Village 

Private village located at the base of 

Sugarloaf and adjacent to the 

Snubber Chairlift and Trail. 

Snowbrook Village boasts one of the 

resorts’ finest amenities package 

with its own year-round indoor pool 

complex with hot tubs, sauna, exercise 

room, skating pond, and tennis 

courts for summer. Trailside living 

with a little extra! 

1 bedroom, 1 bath starting at 

$152,000. 

1 bedroom plus loft, 2 bath 

starting at $224,000. 

2 bedroom, 2 bath starting 

at $214,000. 

Redington East 

Great value for this three+bedroom 

home situated on a private deadend 

road in Redington East! 

Property has just undergone 

improvements! If you are looking for 

a sunny, quiet home with a fantastic 

view of Sugarloaf, and added amenities 

of a sauna, ski-tuning area, and a 

one-car garage, this is a tremendous 

deal for you. $259,000. 

Timbers 

This fabulous new construction on 

Timbers Drive comes nicely furnished 

and ready to move into. 

Spacious 4 bedroom/4 ½ bath 

townhouse boasts spectacular 

views, a separate family room, and an 

efficient well-planned “ski” entry 

with lots of room for all the toys. 

$629,000. 

Riverside 

Custom built single family home 

with 3-4 bedrooms and 3 baths. 

Large open living design with cathedral 

ceiling, floor to ceiling windows 

offering stunning mountain views. 

Hardwood floors, granite countertops 

and energy efficient radiant 

floor heating system. $495,000. 

Sugartree II 

Spacious studio includes alcove with 

queen bed, queen Murphy bed in living 

area, kitchenette, gas fireplace, 

deck, covered parking, access to 

Sports and Fitness Center, and lots 

of sun. $165,000. 

Timberwind 

Exceptional location at a great 

price!! This charming studio condominium 

is located adjacent to the 

Snubber chairlift mid-station and 

directly across the street from the 

Sports and Fitness Center. Very 

well-maintained property with a 

Murphy bed, pull-out sofa, full bath, 

full kitchen, and very economical 

heating costs. An exceptional value 

at $105,900. 

877.237.2101 • 207.237.2100 • mtside@sugarloaf.com • sugarloaf.com/realestate 

Mountainside Real Estate, 5092 Access Road, Carrabassett Valley, Maine 04947-9799 

Village on the Green 

New construction 4 bedroom, 3 ½ 

bath home. Spacious, sunny and 

bright! Beautiful kitchen, living area, 

with cathedral ceiling, stone fireplace, 

and lots of windows. Includes 

2 car garage and extra family room. 

$550,000. 

Coplin Plantation 

on Reed Road 

Recent partial remodeling in this 

open-concept 5-bedroom camp on 

Hunter Hill. Ski, hike, snowmobile, 

hunt, and fish from this great recreational 

location in Coplin. $159,000 

Village on the Green 

Single family custom built home 

located directly on the 7th fairway 

with lot of sun, paved driveway, 

cathedral ceiling with floor to ceiling 

windows and wonderful Sugarloaf 

view. Beautiful fieldstone fireplace, 

hardwood floors, spacious master 

suite and hot tub on the deck make 

this the perfect 4 season getaway. 

Call for an appointment to view this 

terrific mountain home. $535,000. 

Wangan 

Wangan Townhouse located at the 

top of Mountainside Road offers fabulous 

views of Bigelow Mountain 

and beyond. True ski in-ski out convenience 

off the Buckboard Ski Trail 

and 2,000 square feet of living space, 

(sleeps 8 comfortably). Call for an 

appointment to see this wonderful 

ski home today. $390,000.

Mountain Summer 2008 - The Irregular

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