Fifth graders prep for fundraiser

Woodstock ponders Perkins Valley road issue

WOODSTOCK—Woodstock selectmen last week heard concerns about the effect of the use of the Perkins Valley Road to detour traffic from Route 26 during emergencies. Fire Chief Kyle Hopps said the town road “gets beat up every time you put traffic up it,” noting it happens three or four times a year. Most of the […]

Ice fishing in Western Maine

Where to ski or snowshoe cross-country around Bethel

There’s no better way to enjoy the beauty of the snowy Maine woods and fields than on a pair of cross-country skis or snowshoes. The Bethel region provides plenty of terrain.

Mt. Abram: Over half a century of skiing

For more than 50 years, Mt. Abram has been Maine’s premier family ski area. While retaining its old school vibe of fun and friendliness, Mt. Abram has stayed true to its roots. Mt. Abram is comprised of 1,150 vertical feet, five lifts, 51 trails and two base lodges. There is terrain for all ability levels, including the Westside, with a separate […]

Maine Adaptive Sports and Recreation makes snow sports available to all

Maine Adaptive Sports and Recreation, which provides opportunities for those with disabilities to get out and enjoy the outdoors all year long, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote year-round education and training to children and adults with disabilities. The programs are designed to develop skills, independence and fun through active recreation. Founded […]

Calendar of events:

Following is a sampling of some Bethel-area winter events.  For a more complete list go to bethelmaine.com: Nov. 29: Local Craft & Wares Fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., The Event Center at The Bethel Inn Resort, 7 Broad St. Shop locally with 30-plus handmade craft vendors right in the village of Bethel. Christmas and […]

Explore Bethel’s history

Located in the heart of the Broad Street Historic District in Bethel —established in 1768 and incorporated in 1796 — the Museums of the Bethel Historical Society provide visitors with a doorway to the region’s colorful past. Founded in 1966, the Museums of the Bethel Historical Society collect, preserve, display and share the history of […]

Winter recreation in the White Mountain National Forest

The White Mountain National Forest straddles the Maine-New Hampshire border and offers countless opportunities for winter adventure, appealing to seasoned recreationists and novices alike. The nearly 800,000 acres of public land in the White Mountain National Forest is managed by the USDA Forest Service for multiple uses, providing recreation, timber, wildlife habitat, wilderness, and clean air and water. Wintertime in the forest provides unique scenery and a variety of […]

Gould Academy’s on-snow programs

Where can students eat breakfast and attend their first class on campus, get “on snow” for three and a half hours at Sunday River or the on-campus Nordic trails, and be back in time for lunch and afternoon classes? At Gould Academy, you can. Gould has a longstanding culture of celebrating winter thanks to its […]