William D. Andrews of Newry, president of the Bethel Historical Society, has written a mystery novel set in a fictional western Maine town called Ryland. “Breaking Ground, an Islandport Press publication, revolves around Julie Williamson, a puzzle-loving director of a small-town historical society, who sets out to solve the murder of a well-known benefactor. The […]
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Camp No Limits plans sessions
NEWRY — Camp sNOw Limits will be in session Friday through Sunday, March 2 to 4, at Sunday River Ski Resort and a Camp No Limits session will take place Tuesday through Saturday, July 31 to Aug. 4, in Rome. Cost for attendees is $500 a person, however the camp fundraises to get costs for […]
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New snow great for ski resorts, not enough for snowmobile trails
RUMFORD — Thursday night’s snowstorm brought powdery delight to area ski resorts like Sunday River in Newry. But for local snowmobile clubs, the 5 to 8 inches of dry, fluffy snow isn’t nearly enough, nor is it the right consistency. “A good windstorm will blow it all away and (sledders) will spin it off the […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
New solar home being built in Newry third of its kind in Maine
NEWRY — To all outward appearances, a two-story cape being built off Sunday River Road is a conventional house with many south-facing windows. It’s the future home of Ken Hotopp, a conservation biologist, and his wife Robin Gorrell, a veterinarian at the Bethel Animal Hospital. Closer examination reveals thick doors and triple-pane windows that Hotopp […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Winter Outing program begins with Greenwood hike
BETHEL — Maggie’s Nature Park in Greenwood is the site of choice for the Mahoosuc Land Trust’s first Winter Outing program. The park is a network of easy and moderate trails through a variety of forest types that provide several great views of the surrounding area from open ledges, according to Maine Trail Finder.com. It […]
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Maine Handicapped Skiing now Maine Adaptive
NEWRY — Adapting equipment to fit the recreational needs of the disabled for 30 years led to another adaptation on New Year’s Day for Maine Handicapped Skiing: a name change. They are now known as Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation; or for short, Maine Adaptive. For five-year client John Pelletier, the adaptation is a perfect […]
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Newry eyes single-stream recycling at Sunday River
Newry selectmen said Tuesday they were open to discussion of the possible implementation of single-stream recycling at Sunday River Ski Resort, utilizing the offer of a free compactor. The subject arose after Chairman Jim Largess said that Woodstock Town Manager Vern Maxfield floated the idea to him in a recent conversation. Single-stream recycling involves collecting […]
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Sunday River Ski Resort hosts rail jam competition New Year’s Eve
NEWRY — Freezing rain on Saturday morning contributed to a smaller-than-usual turnout on New Year’s Eve for the Under Armour 3rd Rail Jam competition at Sunday River Ski Resort. Twenty-six snowboarders and skiers from across New England competed in the winner-take-all event in each division in the South Ridge Jib Park on the Broadway Trail. […]