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Bethel
LIVING
FREE • Issue 8 FALL 2014
FOREST LODGE
Home of Louise Dickinson Rich
IN UPTON MAINE
Orion Outfitters &
Guide Service
Hunting, Fishing & Getting
Outdoors with the Fournier Family
Upcoming Fall
Festivals & Events
Jessie Perkins Reports from the
Bethel Area Chamber
The Bethel Historical Society
News, Events & Exhibits from Western Maine
and the Mt Washington Region
Autumn Harvest Dinner Delights
Bourbon Maple Martinis • Broiled Miso Steak
Bleu Cheese Crisps • Spiced Creamed Corn
Kale & Carrot Salad • Butternut Puddling
The Local Hub in Greenwood
with Dara & Michelle
Fresh & Local • Produce & Products
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Mountain Trail Views
Timber Creek Village
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$1,590,000
8 Bedroom B&B
Newly Remodeled
Log Cabin$599,000
- 20 Acres
$499,000
Hutchinson Pond Waterfront
$339,000
Powder Ridge New
$399,000
4 Bdrm. Mountainside Chalet
$519,000
New Ski House
$319,900
Gehring Green Townhomes
$445,000
South Pond Access
$299,000
Antique Timberframe
Sunday River Road
Sunday River Inn
$459,000
$850,000
Custom Birch Woods Home
$384,900
Breathtaking Lake Views
$349,000
Mountainside Home
$725,000
Mt Abram Ski House
$269,000
Lake Christopher
$479,000
Restaurant - Bethel
$459,000
Timber Frame Ski House
Sunday River Road
$459,000
Red House Farm Village
$349,900
Custom Greek Revival
$399,000
Spectacular Views & Home
$394,900
Viking Village - Ski in/out
$629,000
Beautiful Bethel Home
$579,000
Skiway Views
4 bedroom New!
Walk$345,000
to the Lodge
$459,000
South Pond Shores Cabin
$329,000
New Chalet ! Views
$339,000
Sunday River Post & Beam
$270,000
Private Log Sided Chalet
$339,000
Birch Woods Cabin
$329,000
New 4 Bdrm Chalet - Views!
Under Construction
$317,500
Private Log Home - 9 Acres
$249,000
Hutchinson Pond Cabin
$319,000
South Pond Shores
$309,000
Riverfront Chalet-New
$299,900
Private 4 Bedroom
$299,000
Country Colonial
$280,000
Home & Apartment
$280,000
Birch Woods Chalet
$296,000
Commercial Opportunity
$279,000
Waterfront Ski Home
$349,000
Renovated Commercial
$459,000
Will View Ski House
$319,000
Log Cabin - Water Access
$259,000
Holidae House Inn
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$500,000
Great Vacation Home!
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Exceptional Village Area Home
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Ideal Ski House
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Minutes to the Mountain
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Paradise Road Home
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Great Location Sunday River
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Ideal Vacation Home
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Now is the time to buy.
Upton Waterfront
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4 Bdrm Southern Exposure
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Great Loacation, Will View
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Mountain Area Vacation Home
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Route 2 - Residence
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3 Bedroom Chalet
Bethel
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Sunday River Road
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Take advantage of historically low interest rates
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Country Contemporary
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New Chalet ~ Views!
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So. Exposure 4Bdrm
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Pond Access - Log Cabin
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Bethel Chalet
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4 Bedroom Riverfront
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Chalet/Apartment
$199,900
New Chalet!
$219,900
Affordable Ski Cabin
$154,900
Commercial - Bethel
$549,000
Private 4 Bedroom
$319,000
Twitchell Brook Condo
$279,900
Bethel Village Home
$239,000
4Bed/2Bath Home
$229,000
Walk to Mt Abram
$225,000
South Pond Shores
$209,500
North Pond Cabin
$208,000
Log Cabin ~ 14+- Acres
$198,000
4 Season Retreat
$217,000
3 Bed Chalet
$179,000
Passive Solar Home
$155,000
Bethel Village
$149,900
Vintage Renovated Cape
$249,900
North Pond Cabin
$249,900
North Pond Waterfront
$179,900
Affordable Bethel Home
$165,000
Waterview Cabin
$129,000
Barker Brook Cabin
$129,000
6 Unit - Bethel
$599,000
Mountain Vista Condo
$308,000
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Publisher’s Note
Thank you for picking up the Fall 2014
Issue of Bethel Living Magazine! What a
playful summer frolic we have all been
reveling through. At times it’s been languid
locals enjoying the town green; on other
days visitors have swarmed the Mahoosuc
Pathways trails and organized flotillas of
kayaks on the waterways.
Websites,
Print Marketing & More
With cooler temps on tap amid brilliant
foliage changes, Mt. Will, Puzzle Mountain,
Table Rock and Screw Auger Falls beckon.
The warmth of the sun is more noticeable as I
step from the shade, which foreshadows cool
nights under the thicker comforter. To me,
this time of year signals the impending return
of winter -- which energizes me, because I
love snow. But truth be told, autumn is my
favorite time of year. The warm days, cool
nights, bright colors and bountiful harvest
delight me to no end.
September brings us the Bethel Chamber’s
17th Annual Harvestfest & Chowdah Cookoff
featuring apple pie contests, lots of food,
entertainment and more. In late September
Sunday River hosts it’s first O2X Summit
Challenge for runners on the mountain, and in
October Mt Abram will host an Oktoberfest
on October 11th. The 11th & 12th are also
the Annual Fall Festival Weekend at Sunday
River -- a return for many pass-holders -- with
the Wife Carrying Contest, music, food and
wagon rides!
Meals shared with friends as the earlier dusk
settles, the return of the wood fire to warm
us late in the night -- all of this tells us that fall
is here, fall has come!
Laurie Knowles Herron
Publisher
Laurie K. Herron • 207.838.4447
www.royalrivergraphics.com
laurie@royalrivergraphics.com
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Forest Lodge
Home of Louise Dickson Rich
The upper-most portion of the Rapid River is one of the most
pristine waterways on our planet. Behold this picturesque channel
as it wends through Upton, Maine, bearing the distinction of
being the only river east of the Mississippi that drops 185 feet -without falls -- in three short miles. Explore . . . and walk toward
a river where the force of water is audible before your eye meets
the deluge surging relentlessly westward
toward Lake Umbagog. This stunning
natural drop creates an unequaled
environment for world-class fishing -attracting sportsmen from around the
world. And the world, of course, was
introduced to this special place through
the writings of Louise Dickinson Rich in
her seminal novel: We Took to the Woods.
Rich and her family resided in
Upton through the 1930s and ‘40s at
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‘Forest Lodge’; an idyll originally built to be a sporting camp. It
was here that Louise penned her 1942 bestselling novel: We Took
to the Woods -- delighting a nation rattled by the turmoil of the
Second World War. Her subjects alternated between the river,
the woods, the lakes and the wildlife of the surrounding area.
Although Rich published twenty-four books and at least fifty
articles and short stories over a career
that spanned almost forty years, her
first book about ‘Forest Lodge’ is the
work most frequently and reverently
associated with the author.
Today, ‘Forest Lodge’ is a
compound consisting of several major
structures and assorted out-buildings
whose throwback aura makes any visit
a pilgrimage back to the 1940’s. First,
there is the sizable ‘Summer House’, a
another age, written with a wonderful sense of
humor that records a Thoreau-like existence deep
in the woods of Maine. In our busy times, comfort
and solace are easily found in the view from the
porch of the ‘Winter House’ or drowsing on the
deck of the ‘Summer House’ perched high above
the swiftly flowing Rapid River.
A Sample Day at Forest Lodge
Dawn -- I awake, prying open one eye to
study a river shrouded in August morning mist.
Dressing quickly, I creep down quietly to fire the
kettle on the gas range and prep the French press.
Finishing a quick breakfast of grilled bagel toasted
on the cast iron, I quickly fetch my vest and fly rod
from the porch and begin to hike up toward the
remnants of the old Lower Dam. Golden shafts
of morning sunlight turn the forest around me
from black to dark green, opening into a verdant
expanse. Surrounded by large cedars
that feel as though they have their
“All we have
own spirits, I arrive at my special
are sun and wind and rain,
spot with a grin, a dog, a favorite fly
and space in which to move and breathe.
and plenty of native Maine brook
All we have are the forests,
trout. The next hour or so is mine to
and the calm expanses of the lakes.
practice casting while I drink in the
And time to call our own.
beauty of water vapor slowly rising,
All we have are hunting and fishing . . .
then evaporating off the Rapid
And each other . . .”
River. This morning, I secretly hope
for a salmon.
Louise Dickinson Rich
Later I head back to ‘Forest
From We Took to the Woods, 1942
Lodge’ and grab my bike for the
two-mile ride up to Middle Dam to
check in with the outside world by cell. I feel like
a 10-year old as I dodge the puddles and sharp
large structure with three levels, encompassing five bedrooms and
rocks in my path, passing three deer who could care less about
a generous lower-level kitchen boasting direct views of the Rapid
my agenda. Then, it’s back to the compound to sweep some
River. Next, the ‘Guide’s Camp’ has a small kitchen and open
floors, clear some brush, stack some wood and pack a lunch for
bunkhouse, which housed the Rich family’s friends, extending
an afternoon’s explorations that guarantee a hike and swim. Later
into an additional bunkhouse for extra guests. Then there is the
as my dog and I venture along the Carry Road we locate Long
easy-to-heat ‘Winter House’, with a common room and two small
Pool and catch fish; visit sun-drenched Smooth Ledge to watch an
bedrooms . . . a retreat as the weather closes in.
Osprey family nesting; then explore Devil’s Hop Yard, a shrine to
We Took to the Woods is a compelling autobiography from
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the remnants of a 1930’s sedan rests in the shade, holding ghostlike memories of traverses up and down the Carry Road with
travelers and guests of this by-gone era.
Although it seems like time does not pass, long days do turn
into evenings and as my time at ‘Forest Lodge’ comes to a close
I savor every moment. I’ve seen stars brighter than ever before;
I’ve rang a wooden crank phone that once alerted the eleven
families connected by party line to emergency calls or cocktails . . .
whichever. I’ve watched Cedar Wax Wings feeding in the evening;
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sunlight setting on abundant hatches that supply salmon and trout
with sustenance . . . and I’ve felt the tug on the line of many a
healthy fish. I wish for this special place to hang on to it’s past,
to share it’s magic with future generations which seem to grow
farther and farther away from an existence this close to nature.
Louise sold Forest Lodge to Katie Luce of Lakewoods Camps
in 1951, and in 1964 the family of Aldro French purchased and
took over the property. French, a long time fly fishing guide and
owner at ‘Forest Lodge’ is now ready to sell. He hopes to find a
buyer who will honor the special nature of this place. He wishes
for it to become an educational facility, a place that will continue
to offer open access to the river for fishing guides. A secondary
school or a college would be a good fit, and the Upton Historical
Society wants very much to continue to preserve and maintain the
Winter House, offering educational opportunities and tours.
For More Information visit www.rapidriverflyfishing.com.
More information on the Upton Historical Society’s effort to preserve and
protect the Winter House can be obtained from Linda Harvell at 207-6260953 or leenopharv@earthlink.net, or from Joe Bernier at 207-533-2010
or backstjoe@gmail.com.
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Orion Outfitters
& Guide Service
ROn and deiRdRe FOuRnieR & Family
Ron and Deirdre Fournier operate a family-run
venture called Orion Outfitters and Guide Service based
in the unorganized territory of Mason Township, just west
of Bethel. With four teenagers in the family and a busy
schedule of teaching and guiding, their location is the only
thing “unorganized” about their enterprise. Ron runs a
very tight ship, taking on guests with a strong commitment
to the customer’s adventure. Orion Outfitters opened in
2006, and Ron finds himself speaking at fishing derbies,
sporting clubs and other educational venues.
In addition to traditional hunting and fishing trips,
Orion Outfitters and Guide Service offers animal
tracking expeditions and day outings year round to help
people connect with nature by canoeing, ice fishing and
showshoeing treks in the winter, viewing wildlife (including
moose) and shed hunting (for moose and deer antlers).
Ron likes his clientele to stay for a few days, perhaps for
a week, in order to tour local villages, fish for a few days
and hunt for a few days. Many of Orion Outfitter’s guests
are return customers who choose a different adventure
each time. A snowshoe tour starts with hot coffee and
warm banana bread in the cabin, then it’s time to hit the
trail. Another journey might be a paddle to one of Ron’s
favorite spots for turkey hunting. Often folks want to stay
out longer than planned so Ron schedules in extra time,
ensuring a complete experience.
Orion Outfitters and Guide Service is a family
affair and all the
Fourniers
pitch
in to make for a
Ron started guiding in 2005, and moved back
smooth running
to Bethel in 2006 after spending his childhood
operation. Gunner,
growing up here. He spent every summer and fall
Ron’s
15-year
hunting and fishing, and always knew as a child
old son, is an upthat he belonged right here.
and-coming guide
often
brought
along on trips to
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in of a moose, the set-up of camp or the entertainment of a group
wanting to know more about their surroundings. Deirdre and their
daughters assist by packing the meals, prepping the boats and/
or gear, helping provision the ice shacks, running baits and more.
Orion provides guests with four seasons of adventure through the
hunting of black bear, whitetail deer, moose, partridge, coyote and
turkey. All packages can include meals and the Fournier family
loves to accommodate people new to the outdoor experience.
Fishing trips can be half-day, full-day, weekend or multi-day
outings on streams, rivers, lakes and ponds searching for cold and
warm water species. In the winter, ice fishing packages include
a shack, gear, bait, a guide and a hot lunch on the ice -- it’s a
great time, particularly for large groups. Orion Outfitters will take
you fly fishing on the Androscoggin River, or into warmer waters
looking for pike and small-mouth bass. Moose Pond, Kezar Lake,
North Pond and Round Pond offer a lot of fishing if you know
where to look. Ron has a learn-to-fish plan and teaches young kids
as well as experienced anglers. And, as during all outings, he will
point out interesting plants, flowers, insects and animals. Orion
frequently hears from families that time spent on backwoods
adventures have created life-long memories.
A typical moose hunt is more involved than one might imagine:
all meals, logistics, paperwork, guiding and transportation would
be provided by Fournier and his family. A “spike” camp is set
up with tents and a cooking area. Gunner goes on most hunts
to deliver natural sounding moose calls, drive gear around by
4-wheeler, start the evening fire and assist with meal prep. He is
also often the one behind the camera recording events. Ron need
not be named as a permittee and does not carry a firearm. The
Fourniers put their guests in the best possible spot to make the
shot -- keeping their charges safe and well fed while teaching them
about the area, discussing risk management and preventing them
from getting lost. Bad things can happen out in the field and Orion
Outfitters pride themselves in taking excellent care of their clients.
They refuse to use electronic devices to track animals and potential
targets are often turned away after taking some photos. If the
situation is not right, Ron will spook off the creature and start the
tracking process again. After the moose has been harvested, Orion
brings it out for processing -- then the party returns to the spike
camp to spend the remainder of the scheduled time bird hunting
or doing some late season fishing.
A trip with Orion Outfitters creates experiences and stories
you will be proud to share, and we bet you’ll be wanting to
return as soon as you can. For more information, check out www.
orionoutfitters.net, or call Ron Fournier at 603-401-1802
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The NEW
Local Hub
in Greenwood, Maine
The new owners of The Local Hub, Dara Turgeon and
Michelle DeIulio, started their fresh venue -- a café and market
with constantly changing goods -- on April 1st . . . but they’re no
fools. When offered the opportunity to purchase this local landmark
Dara, who had been dreaming of starting a bakery, and Michelle, a
food service worker for many years, seized the opportunity. Located
on Route 26 in Greenwood, just where you turn to visit Mt Abram,
the store is truly a “hub” for many different creative ventures.
The two women have
modeled their market as a
typical back-woods Vermont
Country Store -- with a Maine
flavor. While the excellent
cheeses, baked goods and
treats -- all made on-site
or locally sourced -- draw
customers with an appetite,
the Hub is more than a food
store. There are all kinds of
local consignments in the form
of artwork, soaps, candles,
wool and yarn, gifts, personal
care products and snacks
with an all-natural approach.
Their support of farmers and
sundry producers around
the area is returned many
times over as the community
revels in the convenience of
a quality market and bakery
serving the town.
As the baker at the Bethel Inn for many years, Dara perfected
her capacity to turn out a wide variety of delicious treats: fresh
English muffins and bagels, cookies, muffins, scones, pies, breads,
brownies, cinnamon buns, sticky buns and so much more, including
cakes to order. A preferred task is creating one-of-a-kind specialties
as a centerpiece for family gatherings. If you can think of it, Dara
can bake it!
The Local Hub offers smoothies, soups, salads, sandwiches,
burritos, pizza and breakfast all day long. There are side salads
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and dishes to go, featuring comfort foods like mac ‘n cheese and
Shephard’s Pie. They will be preparing skier’s boxes, including a
dinner to-go and/or items for a hearty breakfast, perfect options
for the busy weekend warriors of the mountains. A center table
and several upright coolers display foraged wild foods in season,
local raw cheeses, fresh greens and herbs, maple syrup, local hard
cider and kombucha, as well as locally wood-roasted coffee with
an incredible flavor.
There is a Fiber Circle that meets the third Wednesday of the
month at noon for spinners, felters and knitters. And the food co-
op, already about 50 members strong concentrates community
buying power into bulk options for natural foods.
Operating hours are Monday thru Friday from 7am to 7pm,
Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 6pm and will be changing to a
6am opening once ski season approaches.
Do drop by and help creative locals support locals. There’s
something for everyone, and usually some pretty good company
with Dara, Michelle and April. For more info, call 207-875-0011
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Bethel
Historical
Society
For an organization whose main purpose is looking to
the past, the Bethel Historical Society has its eyes firmly
fixed on the future—as demonstrated by the recent
dedication of a new 2400 square foot collections storage
wing at one of its two museum facilities on Broad Street.
Founded in 1966 as a small, town-centered association, the
Bethel Historical Society has evolved over the past halfcentury into one of the largest and most active historical
organizations of its type in the region. A combination of
enthusiastic volunteers, a small but professionally trained
staff, and generous financial support from foundations and over
800 members has made it possible for the Society to effectively
carry out its mission of “collecting, preserving, displaying
and interpreting the history of western Maine and the White
Mountain region,” while keeping up with the interests of new
audiences accustomed to experiencing exhibits, programs and
research through a “virtual” lens.
A major turning point in the Bethel Historical Society
path to success occurred in 1974, when the historic Dr. Moses
Mason House, the oldest residence at Bethel Hill village, was
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presented to the organization by the Bingham Trust in memory
of William Bingham 2nd, the town’s great twentieth century
philanthropist. Begun in 1813 and restored by the Trust in 197273, the Mason House contains nine period rooms that appear
much as they did during the occupancy of Dr. Moses Mason
(1789-1866) and his wife Agnes M. Straw (1793-1869). These
rooms contain a wide variety of eighteenth and nineteenth
century examples of the decorative arts, many of which are
original to the house. However, the most captivating feature of the
house is located in the front hallway, which contains Rufus Porter
School wall murals painted during the mid-1830s and attributed
to Jonathan D. Poor, a nephew of Rufus Porter. Depicting
distant seascapes and engaging landscapes with lush foliage, these
intriguing examples of American folk art have been painstakingly
cleaned so that modern-day visitors can view them much as they
looked during the Masons’ era. Guided tours of the house take
place throughout the summer, but the rooms are also available for
viewing the remainder of the year by appointment.
At the same time the front portion of the Mason House was
being returned to its earlier appearance, the Bingham Trust
renovated the connected barn, providing space for a meeting/
exhibit hall on the lower level, with office/storage space above.
An endowment sufficient enough to hire the Society’s first curator,
Dr. Stanley R. Howe, was also established by the Bingham Trust
at this time. Under Howe’s leadership, the Society quickly moved
into a position of prominence among historical organizations in
the State, issuing a quarterly newsletter, sponsoring high-quality
programs and lectures, and publishing a number of volumes of
local and regional history viewed as models of their type. Growing
pains arose soon after the Mason House was received, and in 1975
the Eva Bean Research Room (now part of an expanded research
library) was created using some of the storage space on the second
floor of the Mason barn.
During the 1980s and ‘90s, the Bethel Historical Society
continued to expand its offerings, inaugurating annual heritage
celebrations, a 4th of July Community Picnic (with musical
selections by the Portland Brass Quintet) and a Christmas open
house during which the various period rooms were lit only
by candles. At the same time, occasional traveling exhibits—
notably the 2005 “Barn Again! Celebrating an American Icon”
Smithsonian exhibit—were presented in the Mason barn to wide
acclaim. And, thanks to the early arrival of Internet service to
Bethel via Gould Academy, the Society soon embarked on its
World Wide Web voyage.
By the late 1990s, it was clear that the Mason House was no
longer adequate for the proper storage of the Bethel Historical
Society’s burgeoning collection of books, objects, images and
documents relating to the region. Moreover, the Mason House
offered little space for short-term exhibits on themes significant
to the area’s past: agriculture, transportation, education, tourism,
and lumbering—to name only a few. More room was needed.
In 1998, the search for additional space resulted in the
Society’s acquisition of The Elms of Bethel Inn, a substantial
two-and-a-half story house begun in the early 19th century
as a private residence and acquired by the hotel company in
1923. The purchase of the “Robinson House” (as it is now
called) represented a leap of faith for the Society but, thankfully,
members, friends, businesses and foundations stepped up to lend
their support in response to a major Capital Campaign that saw
the mortgage burned within 2 years! Today, this facility, located
next door to the Mason House, offers changing displays and
semi-permanent exhibits, as well as a well-stocked Museum Shop
with items inspired by the organization’s museum and research
library collections, as well as books, gifts, and special publications
associated with past and current exhibits. The staff, previously
housed in cramped quarters in the Mason barn, now has offices
of the third floor of the Robinson House, what current Executive
Director Randall Bennett jokingly refers to as the “crow’s nest.”
As it nears its 50th anniversary, the Bethel Historical Society
looks back with pride at past accomplishments and collaborations,
fully aware of the need to evolve with the times while continuing
to collect, protect and share the region’s past—to make local and
regional history meaningful, accessible, and enjoyable so that
others will be inspired to value and preserve this rich heritage.
Visit the Society at www.bethelhistorical.org
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Po Box 1247, 8 Station Place
Bethel, Me 04217 • toll-free: 800.442.5826
info@bethelmaine.com • www.bethelmaine.com
Fall Fun in the
Bethel Area
by Jessie Seymour Perkins
Festivals, races, music,
crafts, and more in the
mountains of western Maine
Late summer and early fall
are prime time for festivals and
events in the Bethel area. As
warm days and cool nights give
way to harvest time and stunning
fall foliage, there are many ways to
celebrate a beautiful season in the
western Maine mountains.
The highlight of the fall is
Bethel Harvestfest & Chowdah
Cookoff on September 20 on the Bethel town common.
Harvestfest also features over a dozen local restaurants putting
their best chowder forward, vying for the prizes of judges’ choice
and people’s choice. The general public may also enter the apple
pie contest – slices are sold after judging! Handmade art and craft
vendors, live music, free wagon rides, and a farmers’ market all
make for a perfect fall day. (www.bethelharvestfest.com)
Fall brings a few chances to test your endurance. The Mount
Abram Ascent on September 6 is a 4-mile run up and over the
summit of Mt. Abram Ski Area. (www.skimtabram.com) At
Sunday River, the 02X Summit Challenge on September 27
will have competitors take on some intense vertical climbing
and natural obstacles as they test their bodies and minds. For an
altogether different kind of challenge, the North American Wife
Carrying Championship (October 11) during Sunday River’s Fall
Festival (October 11-12) is just what it sounds like –men carry
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their “wives” (no marriage certificate necessary – and women are
allowed to carry men if they want!) through an obstacle course
including a mud pit. (www.sundayriver.com) Each event is fun for
racers and spectators alike, and all are followed by big parties back
at the base area with beer, food, music, and more.
Sunday River’s Fall Festival also features the Blue Mountain
Arts and Crafts Fair on October 11-12 at Sunday River Resort.
More than 40 artists and artisans display jewelry, pottery,
woodworking, photography, paintings, household décor, and
much more – perfect for gift-giving or treating yourself.
Golfers won’t want to miss the 21st Annual Pro-Am Golf
Tournament at The Bethel Inn Resort on September 9.
Contestants have the chance to win over $17,000 in prize money
and merchandise as they golf on the beautiful course surrounded
by the western Maine mountains. (www.bethelinn.com)
Love to flyfish? Check out the Northeast Driftboat Competition
on September 19 as oarsmen test their skills in the Androscoggin
River, or the Upper Andro 2 Fly Contest on September 20, when
anglers try to catch the biggest and most trout with only two flies.
(www.bethelinn.com/site/twofly)
Bethel is a place where people get excited for winter to come
on – and the place to do that is the Bethel Outing Club’s Annual
Ski Sale. Shop for new equipment as area ski shops sell off last
year’s gear, or consign old equipment to make room for more.
(www.bethelouting.org)
The Bethel area offers lodging, restaurants, shopping, scenic
drives, and outdoor adventures for all ages and desires. For where
to stay and what to do in Bethel, visit www.bethelmaine.com.
Bethel Area | Local Events 2014
Sept. 6: Mt. abram ascent. Brought to you by Baxter Outdoors,
the new outdoors adventure arm of Baxter Brewing Company, the
Mt. Abram Ascent is a 4-mile off road trail run taking competitors
up and over the summit of Mt. Abram Ski Area. The race begins
at 10:00am and will be followed by a free live outdoor concert
from Black Cat Road, a craft fair, food, and specials on Baxter
Beer.
Sept. 10-12: 21st annual Fall Festival Pro-am golf tournament. A lasting tradition at The Bethel Inn Resort with over
$17,000 in prize money & merchandise. (207) 824-2175. bethelinn.
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Sept. 19: northeast drift Boat Competition. Androscoggin
River from Bethel Outdoor Adventure to Davis Park - great spectator event to watch oarsmen test their skills. 3 pm.
Sept. 20: Upper andro 2 Fly Contest. 6 am to 2 pm on the
Upper Androscoggin River- Anglers try to catch the biggest and
most trout with only two flies. (207) 824-2175. bethelinn.com
Sept. 20: 17th annual harvestfest & Chowdah Cookoff. An
old-fashioned fun fall festival with craft vendors, chowder cook-off
with over a dozen restaurants, apple pie contest, demonstrations,
entertainment, hiking, biking, canoeing, food, bike tours, more.
(207) 824-2282. www.bethelmaine.com, bethelharvestfest.com
Sept. 27: Sunday River 02X Summit Challenge. Two courses of
varying physical challenge and elevation gain will take athletes
up some of Sunday River’s most rugged and rewarding terrain,
and are designed to push both strength and spirit. Along the way
runners will navigate natural obstacles before finishing their respective course at a mountain summit complete with great views.
Event BaseCamp will entertain with food, beer, a DJ, live music,
games, speakers, and activities. sundayriver.com (800) 543-2754.
oct. 11: oktoberfest at Mt. abram. Live music, fun, and food.
www.skimtabram.com (207) 875-5000
oct. 11-12: annual Fall Festival weekend at Sunday River. Arts
& Crafts Festival, North American Wife Carrying Championship,
concerts, wagon rides, games, plenty of food & more. (800) 5432754. sundayriver.com
oct. 24-25: 34th annual Bethel outing Club Ski Sale. New &
used equipment, clothing & accessories for alpine, snowboard,
cross-country skiing & other winter sports. (207) 824-2282. bethelouting.org
nov. 28: Local Craft & wares Fair. Art & craft fair featuring 35+
vendors of handmade items – pottery, Christmas items, home
décor, art, woodworking, toys, and more. The Bethel Inn Resort
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Flavorful
Fast & Easy
FALL REcipES
for Weekends
Light the charcoal, and spark a campfire in the backyard. These
minimal-effort recipes ensure that dinner will be a snap, allowing
you time to visit with friends and family as the evening cools
with the earlier sunset. This Manhattan will warm your cockles,
and prep you for a deliciously simple dinner plan.
Maple-Mint Bourbon Manhatta
INGREDIENTS
• 9 lg mint leaves
• 3 oz. bourbon
• 2 oz. concord grape juice
• ice, crushed
• 1 ounce fresh lemon juice,
plus 1 strip zest
• 4 teaspoons pure maple
syrup
INSTRucTIoNS
• Muddle 8 mint leaves in cocktail shaker; add bourbon,
grape juice, lemon juice and maple syrup. Fill shaker with
ice; shake vigorously for 20 seconds. Strain into chilled glass;
garnish with lemon zest and remaining mint leaf.
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Grilled Miso Steak
INGREDIENTS
• 1/4 cup red miso
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar or honey
• 2 1-inch thick sirloin steaks (3lb total)
INSTRucTIoNS
• Whisk miso, worcestershire, oil and sugar together in a
bowl. Spread over steaks; let sit 30 minutes. Grill steaks,
turning once, about 10 minutes for medium-rare. Let
stand 5 minutes, then slice.
carrot & Kale Salad with
candied Walnuts
INGREDIENTS
• 1/4 cup walnut oil or EVOO
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 10 cups stemmed and finely torn kale
• 1 carrot, shredded
• 1 cup store-bought candied walnuts
INSTRucTIoNS
• In large bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, honey and mustard. Add
kale and carrot; toss and season. Let stand 10 minutes, toss
again, then sprinkle with nuts.
Spiced creamed corn
INGREDIENTS
• 16 oz. fresh or frozen corn
• 1 jalapeno, minced
• 1 shallot, minced
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
INSTRucTIoNS
• Mix all ingredients on low in saucepan and gently heat to
low simmer. Serve immediately.
Butternut Pudding
INGREDIENTS
• 20 oz. butternut squash puree
• 14 oz. coconut milk
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
• whipped cream
INSTRucTIoNS
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Blend squash, coconut milk,
eggs and syrup; pour into 8-inch baking dish. Put dish in
roasting pan; pour boiling water halfway up dish to make
water bath. Bake, 1 hour. Top with whipped cream or with
vanilla ice cream.
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Property Management
Snow blowing, lawn care & caretaking
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• Fresh & Local Produce available in Season
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• Beer, wine & Liquor
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Driveways
We can repair your driveway after the winter wear
and tear. We also re-grade and resurface driveways
and parking areas.
Rock Walls
Septic Systems
We install new complete systems and do
repairs on existing systems.
We can build rock walls to enhance the beauty and
functionality of any landscaping or driveway project.
Material Delivery
Road Work
We build entirely new roads and maintain existing
ones. From cutting new roads through the woods
to grading and compacting gravel, we build and
maintain safe long lasting roads.
Land Clearing
Our Bethel gravel pit supplies screened loam and
gravel. We also accept brush and stumps for recycling at our facility. We can deliver our products in
quantities small and large. We also provide quality
fire wood delivery and have various types of bark
mulch available.
Removal of stumps, brush and rocks; we leave the
site ready to build on and transport all of the debris
to our pit for recycling.
Snow Plowing / Removal
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Foundation Holes
We offer complete snow plowing and snow removal
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Complete digging, backfilling and grading.
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