Bethel Living Magzine - Winter Issue 2013 / 2014

BethelFREE • Issue 5 WINTER 2013-2014

Back Country Skiingat Carter’s Cross Country Centers

Roast Duck a l’Orangeand Other Delicious Holiday Delights

As Well as a Listing of Local Events

LIVING

Mt Abram Explores a New Model for Ski Area Survival

Red Bull FROZEN RushComes to Sunday River Ski Resort

SS Milton - Coastal Maine Seafoodand More in a Relaxing Environment

Ski Depot and the Jacques BoysHow they found a new home at Sunday River

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Now is the time to buy.Take advantage of historically low interest rates combined with a great selection of properties.

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Mountain Trail ViewsTimber Creek Village

$338,500

Antique TimberframeSunday River Road

$459,000

Breathtaking Lake Views$349,000

Viking Village - Ski in/out$629,000

Minutes to the MountainNew!

$324,500

Ideal Ski House$264,000

8 Bedroom B&BNewly Remodeled

$599,000

Custom Birch Woods Home$384,900

Mt Abram Ski House$269,000

Skiway Views4 bedroom New!

$345,000

Sunday River Post & Beam$270,000

Waterfront Ski Home$349,000

Hutchinson Pond Waterfront$339,000

Timber Frame Ski HouseSunday River Road

$459,000

Red House Farm Village$349,900

South Pond Shores Cabin$329,000

Private Log Sided Chalet$339,000

4 Bdrm Southern Exposure$295,000

4 Bdrm. Mountainside Chalet$519,000

Great Vacation Home!$297,500

Will View Ski House$319,000

New 4 Bdrm Chalet - Views!Under Construction

$317,500

Private Log Home - 9 Acres$249,000

Mountain Area Vacation Home$252,900

Gehring Green Townhomes$445,000

Exceptional Village Area Home$349,000

Log Cabin - Water Access$259,000

Birch Woods Chalet$296,000

Great Location Sunday River$275,000

3 Bedroom ChaletBethel

$229,000

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Walk to the Slopes$325,000

Private Chalet - Bethel$265,000


Mountain Area Vacation Home$252,900

Minutes to the MountainNew!

$309,000


Timber Frame Ski HouseSunday River Road

$459,000

Custom Birch Woods Home$384,900

Meadow & Mountain Views$199,000

Skiway Views4 bedroom New!

$345,000


Great Views! Hanover$299,750

Hutchinson Pond Waterfront$339,000


Outstanding Ski House$584,000

South Pond Shores Cabin$329,000

Mt Abram Area Chalet$249,000


Spectacular Views & Home$499,000

Beautiful Custom Home!$459,900

Timber Creek Chalet$338,500

Powder Ridge Ski House$350,000


Ski & Boat Waterfront$225,000

Gehring Green Townhomes$445,000

Minutes to Skiing! Location!$289,000


Renovated Farmhouse$295,000

Great Location Sunday River$275,000

Charming In Town Bungalow$149,900

Waterfront Get-A-Way$199,900

Charming Country Cottage$115,000

Ski House at Birch Woods$329,900

Beautiful Historic Farmhouse$469,000

Amazing Mountain Views$227,000

Howard Pond Area Cabin$125,000

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Deer View Cabin4 bedroom / 3 bathroom $700 night 8 Minutes to Sunday River

Hanover Pines Cabin4 bedroom / 3 bathroom $350 midweek $450 weekendsSleeps 1210 Minutes to Sunday River

Waterfront Cabin3 bedroom / 3 bathroom $450 / Night (weeknight)$550 weekend$1,200 Weekly Sleeps 65 Minutes to Sunday River

Eagle Ridge Chalet3 bedroom / 2.75 bathroom $500 / weekend $350 / week nightSleeps 1210 Minutes to Sunday River

The Ridge4 bedroom / 4 bathroom $750 2 nights$550 additional nightsSleeps 1010 Minutes to Sunday River

Paradise Rd. Log Home4 bedroom / 2 bathroom $375 night mid week$400 night weekends/HolidaysSleeps 810 Minutes to Sunday River

Mainestay-Sunday River 4 bedroom / 3 bathroom $700 night$4,200 vacation weeksSleeps 125 Minutes to Sunday River

Log Cabin Lane3 bedroom / 3 bathroom $300 midweek $400 weekends$2,400 week10 Minutes to Sunday River

Sunday Dream3 bedroom / 1.5 bathroom $500 night - midweek$550 night weekends/HolidaysSleeps 63 Minutes to Sunday River

South Pond Shores Cabin3 bedroom / 2 bathroom $400 midweek $500 weekendsSeasonal rate $10,000Sleeps 1215 Minutes to Sunday River

Park Street Condos2 bedroom / 1 bathroom$750 month +utilities2 bedroom /2 bathroom$850 month +utilities

Main Street Bethel3 bedroom / 2 bathroom $200 night - winter$2,400 - week, winterSleeps 810 Minutes to Sunday River

Village Area - w/Apartment$199,000

Mountain Top Retreat$129,000

Farmhouse - 49+- Acres$399,900

Water Views - Close to Town$129,000

Cute Mt Abram A-Frame$115,000

Paradise Road Home$239,000

Indian Pond Cottage$359,000

Bethel Village Home$185,000

Farmhouse - New!$229,900

Grand Views! Milton$314,000

Hot Tub - Sauna - Views!$429,000


Barker Brook Cabin$129,000

Village Area Ranch$139,000

Lovely Cape - Near Town$179,000

West Bethel Chalet$199,900

Powder Ridge Cabin$359,000

Warm & Cozy Home$175,000

Sunday River Inn$799,000

Howard Pond Camp$160,000

Sunrise Condo$130,000

Parkway Professional Condo$148,000

Eden Ridge Townhouses$149,000+

Sunday River Slopeside$105,000+

BOOK YOUR NEXT VACATIONMahoosuc Rentals offers seasonal rentals, short-term vacation rentalsand long-term housing. From village town houses to private luxuryhomes. Call now to book the 2013-14 ski season.

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Taylor Woods Home12 Minutes to Sunday River5 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 12Starting at $300 /night

Waterfront Cabin18 Minutes to Sunday River8 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 12Starting at $450 /night

Bear River A-Frame15 Minutes to Sunday River15 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 8Starting at $250 /night

Eagle Ridge Chalet10 Minutes to Sunday River3 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 12Starting at $350 /night

Oak Ridge Chalets15 Minutes to Sunday River5 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 12Starting at $650 /night

Mousse Lodge So. Pond20 Minutes to Sunday River15 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 10Starting at $275 /night

Sunday River VillageWalk to Sunday River10 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 15Starting at $850 /night

8 Bedroom House5 Minutes to Sunday River10 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 19Starting at $1,250 /night

Birch Woods Chalet5 Minutes to Sunday River1 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 10Starting at $400/ night

Bear Lane - Mt Abram15 Minutes to Sunday River5 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 10Starting at $350 /night

Haven in the Pines12 Minutes to Sunday River5 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 12Starting at $375 /night

Riley Get-A-Way at Sunday River5 Minutes to Sunday River12 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 12Starting at $500/night


Commercial - Bethel Village$255,000

Sunny - Near the Village$200,000




Riverfront Home - 7 Acres$199,000

Mt Abram Cabin$155,000

All Season Get-A-Way$220,000

Mt Abram Trail Access$239,000

Mountain Log Home$239,000

Stately Home 51+- Acres$280,000

Stunning Country Colonial$299,900


Mt Abram Area$219,900

Mt Abram Ski Chalet$134,900

South Pond Access$299,000






Locke Mtn Townhouse$515,000


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Taylor Woods Home12 Minutes to Sunday River5 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 12Starting at $300 /night

Waterfront Cabin18 Minutes to Sunday River8 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 12Starting at $450 /night

Bear River A-Frame15 Minutes to Sunday River15 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 8Starting at $250 /night

Eagle Ridge Chalet10 Minutes to Sunday River3 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 12Starting at $350 /night

Oak Ridge Chalets15 Minutes to Sunday River5 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 12Starting at $650 /night

Mousse Lodge So. Pond20 Minutes to Sunday River15 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 10Starting at $275 /night

Sunday River VillageWalk to Sunday River10 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 15Starting at $850 /night

8 Bedroom House5 Minutes to Sunday River10 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 19Starting at $1,250 /night

Birch Woods Chalet5 Minutes to Sunday River1 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 10Starting at $400/ night

Bear Lane - Mt Abram15 Minutes to Sunday River5 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 10Starting at $350 /night

Haven in the Pines12 Minutes to Sunday River5 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 12Starting at $375 /night

Riley Get-A-Way at Sunday River5 Minutes to Sunday River12 Minutes to Bethel villageSleeps 12Starting at $500/night


Commercial - Bethel Village$255,000

Sunny - Near the Village$200,000




Riverfront Home - 7 Acres$199,000

Mt Abram Cabin$155,000

All Season Get-A-Way$220,000

Mt Abram Trail Access$239,000

Mountain Log Home$239,000

Stately Home 51+- Acres$280,000

Stunning Country Colonial$299,900



Mt Abram Ski Chalet$134,900







Locke Mtn Townhouse$515,000


BOOK YOUR NEXT VACATIONMahoosuc Rentals offers seasonal rentals, short-term vacation rentalsand long-term housing. From village town houses to private luxuryhomes. Call now to book the 2013 ski season.


BOOK YOUR NEXT VACATIONMahoosuc Rentals offers seasonal rentals, short-term vacation rentals and

long-term housing. From village town houses to private luxury homes. Call

now to book the 2013-14 ski season.


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Songo Pond Retreat3 bedroom / 2 bathroom $1,200 Week$10,000 seasonSleeps 10-Available for Ski Season10 Minutes to Sunday River

Waterfront Cabin3 bedroom / 3 bathroom

$450 / Night (weeknight)

$550 weekend

$1,200 Weekly

Brookside Condo2 bedroom / 1 bathroom $11,000 Seasonal Sleeps 6


Paradise Road Log Home4 bedroom / 2 bathroom $375 night mid week$400 night weekends & Holidays

Log Sided Home3 bedroom / 3 bathroom

$300 midweek

$400 weekends

$2,400 week

Sunday River Village6 bedroom / 3.5 bathroom Sleeps 15Walk to South Ridge$850 /night weekend & Holiday’s

Sunday Dream3 bedroom / 1.5 bathroom $250 night - summer$250 night - midweek$550 night weekends & Holidays

Park Street Condos2 bedroom / 1 bathroom$650 month +utilities

2 bedroom /2 bathroom$850 month +utilities

Lake Christopher3 bedroom / 2 bathroom $1,200 Week-Summer

Main Street Bethel3 bedroom / 2 bathroom $125 night - summer$1,000 - week, summer$200 night - winter$2,400 - week, winter

Sunday River Chalet4 bedroom / 3 bathroom

$600/ night weekends & holidays

$21,500 Ski Season

Walk To The Slopes$360,000



Charming Bethel Cape$124,000

Hutchinson Pond $339,000

Bethel Village Condo$69,900


Water Views$129,000

Timber Frame Ski Home$459,000

Farmhouse - 49 Acres$420,000

Great Sunday River RoadLocation $275,000

Howard Pond Area$219,000

All Season Log Cabin$220,000

Bear Pond Cottage$174,900





South Pond - Lake Access$329,000

Great Trail Views$294,500

31 Park Street Condo$89,000

Mountain Trail Views$343,000






North Pond Cottage$169,000


Beautiful Custom Home$469,900





Boat & Ski - Lakehouse$239,000

Charming Intown Bungalow$149,900




Ideal Vacation Home Will View $252,900

Sunday River Area Homes

Great Views! - Hanover$299,750


Waterfront Cabin$190,000


Viking Village Ski House$619,000

Powder Ridge$359,000

Minutes to Skiing$289,000

Songo Pond Cabin$199,900

Bethel Inn Condo$185,000

South Ridge Condo$259,000

Mt Abram Condo$126,000

Chamberlain Condo$149,500


Slopeside Condos$105,000+

Bethel Office Condo$148,000

To view all area listings visit MahoosucRealty.com207-824-2771 16 Parkway, Bethel, ME 04217

The Ridge4 bedroom / 3.5 bathroom $750 nightSleeps 1010 Minutes to Sunday River


$10,000 season

15 minutes to Sunday River

Village Rental Home3 bedroom / 2 bathroom $6,500 Seasonal 10 Minutes to Sunday River

Walk To The Slopes$360,000



Charming Bethel Cape$124,000

Hutchinson Pond $339,000

Bethel Village Condo$69,900


Water Views$129,000

Timber Frame Ski Home$459,000

Farmhouse - 49 Acres$420,000

Great Sunday River RoadLocation $275,000

Howard Pond Area$219,000

All Season Log Cabin$220,000

Bear Pond Cottage$174,900





South Pond - Lake Access$329,000

Great Trail Views$294,500

31 Park Street Condo$89,000

Mountain Trail Views$343,000






North Pond Cottage$169,000


Beautiful Custom Home$469,900





Boat & Ski - Lakehouse$239,000

Charming Intown Bungalow$149,900




Ideal Vacation Home Will View $252,900

Sunday River Area Homes

Great Views! - Hanover$299,750


Waterfront Cabin$190,000


Viking Village Ski House$619,000

Powder Ridge$359,000

Minutes to Skiing$289,000

Songo Pond Cabin$199,900

Bethel Inn Condo$185,000

South Ridge Condo$259,000

Mt Abram Condo$126,000

Chamberlain Condo$149,500


Slopeside Condos$105,000+

Bethel Office Condo$148,000

To view all area listings visit MahoosucRealty.com207-824-2771 16 Parkway, Bethel, ME 04217

The Ridge4 bedroom / 3.5 bathroom $750 nightSleeps 1010 Minutes to Sunday River


$10,000 season

15 minutes to Sunday River

Village Rental Home3 bedroom / 2 bathroom $6,500 Seasonal 10 Minutes to Sunday River

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The MMGM will be a world class Museum focused on preserving and exhibiting Maine mineral specimens, gemstones, and historical documents that tell the story of Maine’s mining history. Never before has this history been told in one place and this extensively.

The MMGM exhibits will tell the complete story of mining, minerals, and gems; how minerals form, found, and mined; the historical and current in-dustrial uses for minerals; and the art of cutting gems and creating jewelry. This will be the world’s most extensive collection, exhibits, and archival documents of Maine mining, minerals, and gems in one location. Miner tours will allow a “start to finish” experience of this fascinating field. The Museum store will allow visitors to own many of the types of Maine miner-als and gems on display. From simple and inexpensive gifts and souvenirs to spectacular, unique and custome designed and custom ordered items.

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Publisher’s NoteThank you for picking up the Winter Issue of Bethel Living Magazine! This is the time of year when Bethel glowingly bustles with activity. More than half of our winter population is from away, arriving here to frolic in our wonderful snow and celebrate the Holidays with family and friends. In the Bethel Area we know how to celebrate winter with skis, sleigh rides, hot mulled cider and crackling fires. Our village is THE place to be when the snow falls!

In this issue we have articles on Mt Abram’s new model for ski area survival, and the craziness of the Red Bull Frozen Rush event at Sunday River in January. We report on the cozy SS Milton restaurant, and share the history of Ski Depot and the Jacques brothers. We also delve into Back Country Skiing with Carter’s X-C Ski Centers, pass along some holiday dinner suggestions, and deliver the area events listing.

Bethel Living is published quarterly and distributed as a free publication thanks to the support of our advertis-ers and contributors. My appreciation runs deep for everyone involved and I extend my sincere gratitude to my amazing support team.

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For almost 30 years Hurricane Ski Slope in Falmouth, Maine in-troduced thousands of people to the sport of skiing -- until it closed in the early 1970’s. Just down Route 1, Mt. Agamenticus (The Big A) in York, Maine sold season passes for $60 -- until it shut down in 1974. Hobb’s Hill, Mt. Quito, Devil’s Den -- bygone names on the list of lost ski areas that used to dot the map of Maine; more than 70 in all. Nationwide, thousands of small areas -- some no more than a rope tow and a fire pit -- have given way to the mega-resort and destination skiing.

Here in our corner of the Western Maine mountains we’re lucky enough to still have four ski areas within a 40 minute drive from downtown Bethel. From large to small each spot has it’s own charms -- the special magic that makes generations of skiers return year after year to celebrate the sport. And no mountain has a more intensely loyal fan base than Mt Abram, located in nearby Greenwood, where a new ownership model is taking shape.

With approximately 5 different owners over the past 20 years, it became clear last spring that Mt Abram would require a more stable financial model going forward. Enter Jamie Schectman and Dave Scanlan, founders of the Mountain Riders Alliance, a new entity with a focus on the preservation of small and mid-size community ski ar-eas. Their mission is to develop values based, environmentally-friend-ly, rider-centric “Mountain Playgrounds” that encourage minimal carbon footprint business practices and alternative energy creation, while making a positive impact in the local community.

The Mountain Riders Alliance was hired to manage operations at Mt Abram for the 2013-2014 season, and at the same time oversee the formation of a community based co-operative of 200-300 mem-bers to purchase and operate the area in future seasons. The results of a 2012 customer survey meshed with MRA’s vision to create a “Mountain Playground” under community ownership, administered by a board-run cooperative that will preserve the long-term goals of

the area and it’s residents.A “Mountain Playground” has several components: first, it’s

a place for riders (the combined term for skiers and snowboarders) which focuses on uphill transportation and downhill fun. Second, it harnesses the know-how of volunteers and active community mem-bers to provide cutting-edge green energy generating systems. Third, an increased emphasis on year round activities. And finally, this mod-el, which Scanlan and Schectman have been working on for over 3 years, envisions co-ops such as Mt Abram benefiting from shared best practices, volume discounts, cross-marketing and consolidated servic-es with other small mountain co-ops. Combining as few as three small ski areas under one umbrella reduces the cost of everything from insurance and marketing to grooming equipment and food services. Reduced expenses and increased profits will enable small ski areas to thrive, a great outcome for all the players in the snow sports industry.

Green energy initiatives are nothing new for Mt Abram, as evi-denced by winning the 2012 Environmental Excellence Golden Ea-gle Award for small resorts from the National Ski Areas Association. Their wood pellet burner system, purchased locally from Maine En-ergy Systems in Bethel, produces radiant heat throughout the lodge floor using locally sourced pellet fuel. In another bid for clean energy Mt Abram installed an electric vehicle charger next to the lodge for their use as well as the use of customers with electric cars. Future plans feature an expansion to convert other mountain vehicles to elec-trical operations as well.

Another exciting development was the award from the USDA of a Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Grant of $235,000 to in-stall 869 solar panels. Construction will begin Spring 2014, likely across the street in the overflow parking lot. The installation will offset annual energy usage for snow making and lift operations, as well as all other mountain operations. Electricity is by far the greatest expense in the snow sports industry (after payroll), with prices constantly rising. This

Mt. Abram Explores a New Model for Ski Area Viability


system allows Mt Abram to reduce costs through long-term payback.

Passion and excitement are building at Mt Abram for the new season and the new direction. Hoping to draw more families and

racers from around the Portland area and across southern Maine,

there will be extended hours of operation on Thursdays and Fridays until 7pm.Thursday nights will continue to have Pizza night, and Fri-day evenings will feature a Town League Racing program with com-petition from 5-7pm followed by live music from 8-10pm.

Take time to slide into the West Side Lodge, the Loose Boots Lounge or the Main Lodge Cafeteria to check out the restructured menus offering healthier choices and tastier treats.

Thursdays will feature the best Learn-to-Ski or Snowboard deal around: lesson, lift ticket and rentals for $25. Families can leave their little ones with Deb Doyle (owner of Bethels Hostel), the new Day Care Manager. Tubing is fun for all on Friday nights, Saturdays and Sundays.

On the operations front, Mt Abram has just purchased a new second groomer, and snow will be made on Lower Easy Rider this season to enable better connectivity from the West Side Lodge.

Opening Day is Friday, December 13th for season pass holders only -- with everyone else invited to join in the next day.

Community will be the focus for the future Mt Abram, with Jamie as the Marketing Director and Dave as Mountain Operations Man-ager working with all interested parties to forge strong partnerships in what Jamie refers to as a pot-luck mentality, or a “filling the karma basket”. The timing is perfect -- Mt Abram is sure to reap what they sow. Thanks to the Mountain Rider’s Alliance, Mt Abram is now the incubator of family ski area preservation..


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Red Bull Frozen Rush redefines snowsports by bring-ing a new head-to-head off-road race to the slopes. Eight

9 0 0 - h o r s e p o w e r Pro4 trucks will defy the wintery condi-tions to rip figure eights, fly off jumps and climb snowy inclines at Maine’s Sunday River re-sort. Eight drivers will test their skills on uncharted terri-tory in search of a mountain champ.

From 10am to 2pm right here in Newry, skiers and snowboarders will share the contours of Sunday River’s South Ridge with he best off-road drivers on the

planet and their 4x4 trucks blazing the trails and dodging slalom gates. The race format will be a bracketed, single elimina-tion with two drivers on course at a time. The United States Auto Club has sanc-tioned the race and will oversee the com-petition to ensure that Frozen Rush will be an amazing experience for both spectators and competitors alike. Walk up viewing is free and welcomed.

On top of the race you’ll find Après Hap-py Hours in the Red Bull Show Hauler, ex-clusive tours of the off-road truck pit lanes, driver meet and greets, and a parties at the Foggy Goggle all as part of a big week of festivities and racing action. See the Red Bull Frozen Rush web site for more infor-mation and complete event schedules.

Off-road truck racing is normally re-served for the dirt speedways of summer, spring and fall, but there is nothing usual about Red Bull Frozen Rush. First explored by three-time TORC Series Champion Ricky Johnson in February 2013 at Mount Snow ski resort in West Dover, Vt., the 49-year-

Red Bull FRozen Rush 10 January 2014, sunday River ski Resort, newry, Maine


old former motocross and supercross athlete enjoyed the challenge of taking on uncharted territory like soft snow, steep terrain, ice and freezing temperatures and wanted more off-road drivers to experience the thrill.

“I was really inspired by what my Pro4 could do when

challenged with the unique terrain earlier this year. 2013 was a small step to the real thing,” said Johnson. “I’m excited to see what these trucks are made of when the ac-tion of racing in a head-to-head is thrown in there. There is a lot to look forward to.”

Conquering the slopes doesn’t come without its set of technical challenges. Each racing truck must be specifically modified in order to adapt to the harsh weather conditions. One-of-a-kind, studded and spe-cially designed Mud-Terrain tires from BFGoodrich’s Research and Development team will arm the veteran motorsports racers as they attempt the nearly mile long course, rising over 550 vertical feet before begin-

ning their decent.Red Bull Frozen Rush will air on NBC in 2014 as part of

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We offer View Clearing Services.

We offer the coating of faded log-sided homes.

TestimonialsAfter Kevin Blood reclaimed our view by expertly trimming, thinning and re-moving the many trees that had grown and obstructed our beautiful mountain vista, we quickly sold our house which had been on the market for an extended period of time.

Thank You Kevin!Michael L. • Newry, ME

I purchased a home in Bethel, Maine 5 years ago, based on a spectacular view of the Grafton Notch. Over the years the view has diminished due to tree growth. Kevin Blood, through selective tree removal, has restored the view as was seen at the time of the purchase.

Andrew Robinson • Bethel, ME


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Located only minutes from the Bethel village, Timber Creek Subdivision has mountain views of Sunday River Ski Resort and the White Mountains. Lots range in size from 1.47 acres to 3.37 acres. Lot boundaries were strategically placed to provide privacy to each homesite. Driveways are roughed in, building envelopes have been cleared, lots have been surveyed and soil tested.

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Serving Lunch and Dinner • 43 Main Street, Bethel • 207-824-2589

Whatever the Reason for Your Vis i t to the Western Mountains,Treat Yoursel f to One Vis i t to S.S. Mi l ton!

The Mountains Seafood Restaurant!S.S. Mi l ton offers a wide select ion of entrées with an emphasis

on fresh seafood from the coast of Maine.

Lobster Stew ~ Steamed Mussels ~ Fresh Maine Lobster ~ SteaksOur Award-Winning Boothbay Fettuccine and Scallops Nantucket


As the owner/operators of Lakewood Camps at Middle Dam in Errol, Maine for 27 years, Sue and Steve Milton learned a thing or two about of-fering quality food and hospital-ity to their guests. After selling

the camp and moving to the Bethel area they continued to hone their management and operations skills in the food service industry at the renowned Walsh & Hill Steakhouse and several other local eateries.

As their appreciation for the subtleties of finer cuisine grew Stan and Sue became passionate about the variety and complexity of fla-vors from the sea. They also fell in love with the Bethel Commu-nity and began to look for a situation that would enable them to use their business and culinary talents most profitably. So when Mother’s Restaurant in downtown Bethel went up for sale they jumped at the chance to begin a new venture with a focus on fresh lobster and fish.

Their offering to the dining scene in Bethel, dubbed the SS Mil-

ton, is located in the heart of downtown and offers the charm of an 1850’s home, with four small dining rooms. It presents visiting guests with a comfort and coziness unlike anywhere else. Stop in and visit with Sue and Steve Milton soon. You’ll find them and their com-fortable eatery a peaceful and relaxing treasure that brings the grace notes of the Maine coast into the heart of the mountains.

Chef ’s Signature Items include Apple Jack Onion Soup made with apple cider, a touch of Apple Jack Brandy and topped with a parmesan crouton, provolone and swiss cheese. Carribean Shrimp consists of sautéed shrimp with a spicy blend and served with a tropi-cal fruit sauce. Special Entrees include Boothbay Fettucini which is Maine lobster, Sea Scallops and Gulf Shrimp in a white wine cream sauce, over Fettucini. Scallops Nantucket is Sea Scallops baked with white wine, lemon, cheddar cheese and topped with a Ritz Cracker topping. Favored Desserts are Raspberry Bread Pudding and Maine Wild Blueberry Crisp.

Stop in and relax with Sue and Steve at SS Milton on Main Street in Bethel and enjoy a lovely meal in a charmed setting soon.

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111 Skiway Road (Previously Jack Frost), Newry, Maine12 Riley Road (US Route 4), Jay Maine

Ron and Kenny Jacques probably never heard the ad-age “do what you love and success will follow” because the noise at their jobs in a Jay, Maine paper mill kept conversation to a minimum. But this story of two brothers with a passion for skiing and a knack for technology gives new vigor to that trite advice.

One powdery day back in 1996 Ron and Kenny spent a

super day ripping up Sugarloaf Mountain on skis, enjoying their favorite sport and having a great time. On their way home the discussion turned to the lack of a good place to purchase ski equip-ment despite the fact that, at the time, there were two established ski shops in Jay and several more on the road to Sugarloaf. By the end of that snowy ride the basic plan for Jay’s third ski shop was inscribed on the back of an envelope -- or some scrap of paper scrounged off the car floor.

Ron’s interest in computer technology paid off twice as the brothers put their plan in motion. Before heading to the Provi-dence Ski Show, Ron created a computer presentation with a map showing the existing retail ski outlets surrounding Jay and ideas on how to do things better. They left Maine thinking they might entice two suppliers but drove home with backing from Atomic, Elan, Head, K2, Dynastar, Lang, Koflach, Tyrolia and more!

The first store opened with pocket change in the drawer, four dozen pairs of skis and six dozen pairs of boots. Sales were steady, but the snowy winter of 1996 was followed by a couple years of less than stellar conditions on the slopes. They still had their jobs at the mill, and so, hoping to expand their sales reach Ron purchased the ‘ski-depot.com’ domain name in 1997.

While many people wondered who in the world would buy skis using a computer, the brother’s quit the mill, shipped their first pair of skis in 1998 and never looked back. As early adopters in the bonanza of on-line retailing ski-depot.com quickly became Fisher ski’s largest retail dealer, and for a period of time, the third largest e-tailer in the country. Ski Depot currently sells and ships over 3,000 pairs of skis to customers around the world with many of their skis ending up as far away as China.

The Jay ski shop continued to grow, currently employing a

dozen people and necessitating a move into a larger building situated along the Androscoggin River, but other attempts at local expansion into traditional brick and mortar stores were short lived. Then, this past summer, just before the 4th of July, the Jacques boys received a call from Fred Cowan, the owner of Jack Frost, a popular retail store on the Sunday River access road. Fred was looking to sell his location and knew that Ski Depot would be an excellent company to service his customer base. Ron and Kenny jumped at the op-portunity, offering Sunday River skiers a place to find volume ski prices at a familiar venue.

Ski Depot brings a huge selection of equipment to the new store, catering to racers and freestylers, all skiers new and old -- there is something for every skier on the hill. Freeriders will be stoked with the amazing assortment of Line skis and Full Tilt boots. Kenny Jacques is personally overseeing all operations, with Hakan Adams at the helm in the bootfitting department. A full ser-vice tuning shop downstairs will take care of binding adjustments, ski tuning and maintenance with Jeffrey “Dewey” Dewhurst and Bruce Cummings manning the counter.

The mission to create a truly great ski shop that customers trust and return to time and again is just as important today as it was on that car ride 16 years ago. Stop in and see why Ski Depot at Sun-day River and the crew that run it will be your new favorites.

Kenny Jacques


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Specialty Martinis • Fine Italian Food • Extensive Wine List Steaks • Salads • Children’s Menu • Open Daily 5pm

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PURVEYORS OF FINE FOOD,

WINE & BEER

Deli • Café • Espresso BarLargest Beer, Wine & Liquor

Selection in the AreaNew York Pizza

Boar’s Head Cold CutsFresh Cut Meats

Seafood • LobsterFull Line of Groceries

Sandwiches • CheeseMeals to Go

Located on the SundayRiver Access Road

Across from the entrance to the Grand Summit Hotel

824-6969Fax: 824-0727

EAT-IN OR TAKE-OUTwww.barkingdawgmarket.com

MENUPhilly Cheesesteak $8.50 $12.50Shaved steak, American cheese,and fried onions

Meatball Parmesan $7.50 $11.50Mozzarella, homemade tomato sauce

Sausage, Peppers and Onions $7.50 $11.50

Chicken or Eggplant Parmesan $7.50 $11.50Mozzarella, homemade tomato sauce

Hot Subs

Regular Belly Buster

Grilled Cheese $5.00

Grilled Cheese & Tomato $6.00

Hamburger $7.00

Cheeseburger $8.00American, Swiss, or Provolone

BLT $7.00Bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo on toast

Hot Dog $3.50Sauerkraut, relish, onions

Reuben $9.00Corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, Thousand Island dressing on Rye bread

Pastrami $9.00with imported Swiss and Dijon mustard on Rye bread

Hot Sides

Chicken Wings $5.95

Chicken Tenders $5.95

Jalapeño Poppers $4.95

French Fries $3.95

Onion Rings $4.95

Mozzarella Sticks $4.95

Hot Sandwiches

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OpeN 7 DaYs!Delivery available for groceries, pizza and liquor, NY Style Pizza,

Boars’ Head Meats, Fresh Cut Steaks, Beer, Wine, Produce,

Tobacco Products and more.

“If we don’t have it...you don’t need it!”


33 Cross Street • PO Box 69 • Bethel, ME 04217(207) 824-2139 • 1-800-858-2139

Fax: (207) 824-3554

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Lobsters * Seafood * Steaks * Pasta * PizzaPub Fare * Full Bar * TV’s * Cold Draft Beers

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www.roostersroadhouse.com159 Mayville Road (Rt. 2), Bethel • 824-0309

Reservations Accepted

We have one of the best selections of quality cross-country equipment in Maine.

Carter’s X-C Ski CenterCross Country Ski Centers, Sales, Rentals & Lodging

420 Main Street, Route 26, Oxford, Maine • 786 Intervale Road in Bethel, Maine

207-539-4848 • www.cartersxcski.com


Want to try the latest trend for on-snow enthusiasts? Get over to Carter’s Cross Country Ski Center and put some Back Country skis on your feet!

Back Country skis are wider, have more shape, are more stable and come with or without metal edges. BC boots and bindings fea-ture a more solid connection to the ski, enabling skiers to get onto less populated trails and ski with more floatation in deeper snow. A visit to Carter’s offers many trails designated for Back Country skiing and snowshoeing.

With over 30 years in business the Carter family has established locations in Bethel and Oxford; each with it’s own full-service ski shop and unique ski trails. They sell and rent snowshoes as well as BC, touring and racing skis for everyone in the family.

The Oxford shop offers one of the largest selections of quality ski equipment and accessories in New England -- they have exact-ly what you need to take joy in this winter wonderland. Outside, find 25km of groomed nature trails running through pristine fields and woods. Ideal for beginners and people who want to snowshoe, and open all winter 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm.

The newly built 24’ x 24’ 2-story timber frame addition at Carter’s Bethel location houses the rental shop and the only full service Nordic ski shop in the Bethel area. Spectacular views

abound as the 45km of groomed trails wander along the Big An-drscoggin River, then roll and wind their way through open fields and beautiful woodlands. The best views from any ski area in Maine await as you climb up Farwell Mountain to reveal the mag-nificence of Grafton Notch and a majestic look at the Presidential Range. Choose to descend through deep snow BC terrain or glide your way back on the groomed corduroy.

Book an overnight stay in the new ski lodge, or one of three off-grid trailside cabins. Guests at the lodging sites receive a free trails pass for use at either location. Please call ahead for hours of operation at 207-539-4848.

The Carter family’s goal is to make cross country skiing a part of your life; to enjoy the sport as they do. They look forward to seeing you out on the snow very soon.

Go Back Country OR Cross County at Carter’s


Angry Al’s OystersFrom Alex Nevens of the Newcastle Publick House

Ingredients:2 dozen shucked oysters with their liquor1/2 lb. bacon, pan browned1/2 cup chopped spinach1/4 crumbled bleu cheese1 small bottle of your favorite hot sauce

DirectionsCarefully shuck oysters and loosen from their shell by giv-ing them a half turn. Be sure to reserve them in their liquor (natural juice) in the deeper side of their shell. Arrange them on a pan to carry to the grill. Lightly sprinkle chopped bacon, bleu cheese, spinach and hot sauce over the oysters. Grill over coals until liquor just begins to bubble and serve immediately, at least 3 oysters per person.

Winter Roasted Vegetables

Ingredients:1 large sweet potato, skin on, chopped into 1” cubes1 medium bulb of fennel chopped in small cubes1 Vidalia onion, chopped into ½” cubes1 head of garlic, cloves separated but left whole1 lb. Brussels sprouts, chopped in half1/4 Cup dried cranberries or cherries2 generous Tsp. duck fat, bacon fat or butter 2 Tsp. Coconut oilSalt & Pepper

Chop all vegetables and toss with melted fats, salt and pepper in a large roasting pan. Roast uncovered at 400°F for 35 minutes, stirring at least twice, until edges begin to caramelize. Serve directly from oven to table in a festive dish.

Ode to the Holidays and toWinter! The Holiday Season and Winter is a time to

pause, a time to be thankful, and a time to cel-

ebrate and reflect. It is a time to enjoy those

closest to you, with the celebration of life and

joy. By being grateful for what we have we are

reminded of the wonder that surrounds us all

year long. Relax and enjoy the shortest days

of the year with celebrations of food, family,

friends and love.


Raspberry Bread PuddingA delicious recipe from Sue & Steve of SS Milton

Ingredients:Combine the following and let stand for 15 minutes:3 cups of bread torn into small pieces8 oz. unsweetened raspberries3/4 cup sugar1 tsp. vanilla1/2 tsp. cinnamon2 Tbs. melted butter

DirectionsFold in 2 well-beaten EggsPour into a 9” cake round and bake at 375° until firm and slightly brown, approximately 45 minutes.Cut into wedges and serve with Vanilla Sauce.

Vanilla SauceBeat all of the ingredients below in a double boiler over simmering water until sugar dissolves and mixture thickens slightly.1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup half ‘n half1/4 cup butter3/4 tsp. vanilla

Roast Duck a l’Orange

Ingredients:2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice, about 6 oranges, orange rinds reserved 1 (5-pound) duck, cleaned, with innards, wing tips and excess fat removed 2 oranges, zested 2/3 cup sugar 1 tablespoon Peychaud Bitters 1-1/2 cups duck or chicken stock 2 tablespoons arrowroot dissolved in 2 tablespoons cold water 1/2 cup Grand Marnier liqueur

DirectionsPreheat oven to 500 degrees F. Roughly chop the orange rinds and place in the cleaned duck cavity. Place the stuffed duck on a baking rack over a baking sheet with 1/2-inch of water. Bake until skin turns golden brown and lightly crisps, about 30 minutes. Reduce temperature to 300 degrees and continue cooking until duck reaches an internal temperature of 170 degrees, about 1 hour.

In a medium heavy saucepan combine the orange juice, zest and sugar over medium high heat and reduce to 3/4 cup. Add Peychaud Bitters to orange juice gastrique and set aside. Add hot duck stock to reduced orange gastrique and simmer over medium low heat for 10 minutes to reduce. Add arrow-root mixture, to thicken.

Remove duck from roasting pan, reserving fat for later use. Remove orange rinds from duck cavity. Let rest 10 minutes before carving.

Add the Grand Marnier to roasting pan and place over 2 burners on medium high heat. Deglaze pan, scraping continu-ously with a large wooden spoon. Reduce for 5 to 10 minutes. Pour the orange sauce in the pan into a gravy boat and serve with carved duck.

Store cooled duck fat in the fridge for later use on pizza, to roast vegetables, fry potatoes or pop corn


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Discover a wealth of amazing and exquisitely colored gems, some of which are already set in a variety of beautifully handcrafted contemporary and traditional settings. Or choose a stone and sit down with us to design an heirloom that you will treasure.

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ONgOiNg WiNtER EvENtS:

Black Diamond Family Entertainment Series

January-April at Grand Summit Hotel at Sunday River Resort.

Artists and performers presenting comedy shows, magic, music

and more. 800.543.2SKI. www.sundayriver.com

Fireworks at Sunday River Resort

8:30 pm at South Ridge Lodge

Jan. 13, 18, 25

Feb. 8, 15, 20, 26

Mar. 5, 8, 12, 15

Mt. Abram’s Full Moon Hike & Ski

Jan. 11, Feb. 15, March 15

5:30 p.m.

Take a guided winter hike to the peak of Mt. Abram to view

a spectacular full moon. Meet at base area at 5:30pm. 2.5

hours round-trip. Reservations recommended, but not required.

207.875.5000. www.mtabram.com

Bud Light Music Series

Live music at the Foggy Goggle at Sunday River’s South Ridge

base lodge. www.sundayriver.com 800.543.2SKI

Jan. 11 – Living on a Bad Name – Bon Jovi tribute band

Jan. 25 – Dead Sessions – Grateful Dead tribute band

Feb. 8 – The Peacheaters – Allman Brothers, rock n’ roll

Feb. 22 – Dead Sessions – Grateful Dead tribute band

March 1 – Rustic Overtones – Portland-based rock/funk originals

March 8 – The Peacheaters – Allman Brothers, rock n’ roll

March 15 – Turkuaz – funk

March 22 - Dead Sessions – Grateful Dead tribute band

March 29 – Shutdown Brown – Funk

April 4 – Royal Hammer – Reggae

Sleigh Rides

The Bethel Inn Resort

A 1/2 hour trip on the beautiful trails behind The Bethel Inn

Resort. Trips depart every 1/2 hour, 5pm - 7:30pm. $15 for ages 11

and up, $12 for ages 4-10, 3 and under free with an adult.

December 21, 24, 26, 28, 31

January: 4, 11, 18, 25

February: 1, 8, 15, 18, 20, 22

March: 1, 8, 15

Jan. 1: 30th Carter’s Last Stand. Come celebrate with a

New Year ski or snowshoe at our Bethel location. Potluck lunch

at 1 pm. Carter’s XC Ski Center, 786 Intervale Road, Bethel.

207.539.4848 / 207.824.3880. www.cartersxcski.com

Jan. 6-10: College Week at Sunday River Resort. A full week

of college fun, complete with parties, live concerts, comedy, spe-

cial events, huge bonfires, and amazing deals. All events are open

to ages 18 years and older. (800) 543-2SKI. www.sundayriver.com

Jan. 10 Red Bull Frozen Rush Frozen Rush brings eight

900-horsepower off-road Pro4 trucks and the best off-road

drivers on the planet to race head-to-head on snow across the

trails of South Ridge at Sunday River. On top of the race you’ll

find Après Happy Hours in the Red Bull Show Hauler, exclusive

tours of the off-road truck pit lanes, driver meet and greets, and a

parties at the Foggy Goggle all as part of a big week of festivities

and racing action. www.sundayriver.com

Jan. 12: National Winter trails Day at Carter’s XC Ski Center,

786 Intervale Road, Bethel. Free rentals & trail pass for begin-

ners. 207.539.4848 / 824.3880. www.cartersxcski.com

Jan. 13-17: Sunday River’s Children’s Festival Week is for the

young and the young at heart. Enjoy an entire week dedicated

to families. Activities like scavenger hunts, live entertainment,

movies, and themed Perfect Turn kids’ lessons - all with incredible

savings for families - kids can ski, snowboard, stay, rent, and learn

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for free when staying with their parents. 800.543.2SKI.

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Jan. 14: Rhapsody in Blue –This multi-disciplinary dance and

visual arts residency will literally wrap students and community

members into an innovative, multimedia set of dance and arts

workshops leading to a set of public performances. Part of the

Mahoosuc Arts Council’s Mountain Arts Series. www.mahoosu-

carts.org

Jan. 25 – Cause For Laughter – Mt. Abram Ski Area. Charity

comedy event to raise money and awareness for autism and fami-

lies with autistic children. 5 p.m. (207) 875-5000

www.mtabram.com

Jan. 26 – Full Moon Ski at Carter’s XC Ski Center. 207.539.4848 /

207.824.3880. www.cartersxcski.com

Jan. 27: Androscoggin Home Health Fundraiser, Carter’s XC

Ski Center, 420 Main Street, Oxford, Maine, 207.539.4848, www.

cartersxcski.com.

Jan. 27-31: go50 Week at Sunday River Ski Resort. Show

those young ‘uns that you can make first chair to last and still

have room for fun. For Go50 Week, we’ve lined up Welcome

Social, free Snowflake Factory tours, a wine dinner, live entertain-

ment, and great vacation packages for skiers and snowboarders

ages 50+. 800.543.2SKI. www.sundayriver.com

Feb. 1: Annual Whitegrass Festival & Maine Telemark Festival.

The white slopes of Maine host New England’s only winter blue-

grass jam on snow. 207.875.5000. www.mtabram.com

Feb. 7-9: White Out Weekend (WOW) Sunday River is proud

to host White Out Weekend in association with The OutRyders,

New England’s largest GLBTQ ski and snowboard club, and the

DownEast Pride Alliance. WOW is all about stellar skiing and rid-

ing with friends, plus events, parties, and more. Peak Party theme

is Mardi Gras. 800-543-2SKI. www.sundayriver.com

Feb. 8: Flying Moose Classic. Classic technique, mass start at

Gould Academy’s Pine Hill Competition Trails. 7.5 km or 22km

timed races. Youth/Bill Koch League events too. 207.824.4099.

www.bethelouting.org

Feb. 14: valentine’s Ski Date at Carter’s XC Ski Center. Free

chocolate for lovers. 207.539.4848 / 207.824.3880.

www.cartersxcski.com

Feb. 15: Rail Jam at the Bethel inn Resort. The area’s best

freestyle skiers and snowboarders show off their moves on the

USASA-sanctioned course at The Bethel Inn Resort.

www.bethelinn.com 800-654-0125

Feb. 22: Mt. Abram Ski Club Charity Auction. Mt. Abram Ski

Resort. 207.875.5000. www.mtabram.com

Feb. 25: Bonifontes Czech Boys Choir is known as one of the

best boys choir ensembles in the world. Talented boys from 4 to

18 years of age come to Telstar High School’s auditorium as part

of their world tour. 7 p.m. Part of the Mahoosuc Arts Council’s

Mountain Arts Series. www.mahoosucarts.org

Mar. 1-2 World Adult Kickball Association kickball tournament

on snow. Mt. Abram Ski Area. (207) 875-5000 www.mtabram.com

Mar. 4: 29th Mr. Machine Event at Carter’s XC Ski Cen-

ter, 786 Intervale Road, Bethel. Tour & Potluck. 11am.

207.539.4848/207.824.3880. www.cartersxcski.com

March 8-9: WinterKids Downhill Derby at Mt. Abram Ski Area.

24 hours of nonstop skiing and entertainment to raise money for

WinterKids, an organization dedicated to getting Maine kids and

their families outside in the winter. (207) 875-5000 www.mtabram.

com www.winterkids.org

March 22: Western Maine Fly Fishing Expo - 9:30 am to 4

pm at The Bethel Inn Conference Center. Fishing guides, camps,

retail vendors, fishing videos,fly tying competitions, outdoor au-

thors and artists, prize drawings every hour. www.mollyockettu.

org/Expo.html [email protected] 207-824-3694

Mar. 29: 29th Annual Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation

Ski-A-thon at Sunday River Ski Resort. Raise funds to support

free programs for adaptive skiers and riders. Participate in a fun

race, an obstacle course, and other great activities. 207.824.2440.

www.maineadaptive.org

Mar. 28-29: the Dumont Cup. He broke the quarterpipe

World Record in 2008 and then came back to introduce the first-

ever Dumont Cup in 2009, and this year, becomes an Olympic

hopeful. Post-Sochi, Simon comes back to Sunday River for his

biggest Dumont Cup event yet scheduled to take place on the

newly-cut T72 trail, which Simon helped to design. Competition

format will include an amateur event followed by a pro event;

winner takes home big cash and prizes. (800) 543-2SKI www.

sundayriver.com

Mar. 24: 24th Annual Eat the Heat Chili Cook-off & Firefight-

ers’ Race. Watch firefighters compete in teams of five in full turn-

out gear and carrying a fire hose as they race down the mountain

to raise money for Maine Adaptive Sports and Recreation.

Then, sample chili from the best cooks in the state as they vie for

the prize of “Best Chili Cook”and enjoy live entertainment. (800)

543-2SKI www.sundayriver.com


We are a full service rental agency here in the area currently looking

to expand our inventory of Summer and Winter rentals to match the

demand we are receiving!

Our company offers different levels of assistance, from those simply

looking for referrals to others wanting us to handle everything.Office Location: 227 Skiway Road

Newry • Base of South Ridge

Homeaway • Video Marketing • Rental Screening • Professional • 8+ Years Experience

Anthony DeIulio O: 207-824-3200 | C: 207-357-2813 | www.rentbethel.com

ATTENTION PROPERTY OWNERS!

Wilderness Drive5 Bdrm / 6 Bath

Winter Short Term$1,000/Night

Lakeholm4 Bdrm / 2 Bath

Winter Short Term$350/Night

Riverbend2 Bdrm / 2 Bath


Howard Pond2 Bdrm / 1 Bath


Bailey Road3 Bdrm / 2 Bath

Winter Seasonal Rental$7,500/Season

Headwall Drive1 Bdrm / 1 Bath

Winter Seasonal Rental$7,500 ALL INCLUSIVE

South Ridge1 Bdrm / 1 Bath

Winter Seasonal Rental$10,000/Season

Locke View3 Bdrm / 2 Bath

Winter Seasonal Rental$13,000 ALL INCLUSIVE

207-824-3200Specializing in Vacation Rentals

View all our rentals online at www.rentbethel.com

Septic Systems We install new complete systems and do

repairs on existing systems.

Road WorkWe build entirely new roads and maintain existing

ones. From cutting new roads through the woods

to grading and compacting gravel, we build and

maintain safe long lasting roads.

land clearingRemoval of stumps, brush and rocks; we leave the

site ready to build on and transport all of the debris

to our pit for recycling.

Foundation HolesComplete digging, backfilling and grading.

DrivewaysWe can repair your driveway after the winter wear

and tear. We also re-grade and resurface driveways

and parking areas.

Rock WallsWe can build rock walls to enhance the beauty and

functionality of any landscaping or driveway project.

Material DeliveryOur Bethel gravel pit supplies screened loam and

gravel. We also accept brush and stumps for recy-

cling at our facility. We can deliver our products in

quantities small and large. We also provide quality

fire wood delivery and have various types of bark

mulch available.

Snow Plowing / Removal and Ice controlWe offer complete snow plowing and snow removal

services including sanding.

P.O. Box 158, Bethel, ME 04217 • Phone: 207.824.2258 Fax: 207.824.3363 • [email protected]

www.crossexcavation.com


uyour home away from home

We’re Bethel, Maine’s only steakhouse!At the Black Diamond Steakhouse, most everything we offer is homemade, right here in our

own kitchen, from the finest quality ingredients we can find. We hand cut and age our steaks

and meats, and we grow our own vegetables and herbs, and feature them on our food,

beverage menus and specials. You’ll be delightfully surprised at what we have in store for you.

Come join us for lunch or dinner and we’ll treat

you like family. You will find our restaurant to

be homey, and comfortable, with only the finest

quality foods offered for your enjoyment. After

all, why would you want it any other way?

Call 824-4044 for Reservations or to reserve our courtesy Vehicle for Sunday River Valley & Bethel

We Offer...• Steaks & Prime Rib

• cocktails & Specialty Drinks

• lunch & Dinner

• Desserts & Appetizers

• Handcut Filet Mignon

• The last Trax Pub with Entertainment Pictured is our Hummer courtesy Vehicle for Sunday River Valley and Bethel Village Patrons

Visit our Last Trax Pub upstairs with nightly entertainment on weekends and holidays

96 Sunday River Road Bethel, Maine 04217(207) 824-4044 • [email protected] • www.blackdiamondsteakhouse.com

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Bethel Living Magzine - Winter Issue 2013 / 2014