Hark! the herald angels sing Glory to the new-born King! Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled! Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With th’ angelic host proclaim Christ is born in Bethlehem! Hark! the herald angels sing Glory to the new-born King! Christ, by highest heaven […]
Specials
Tubing at Black Mountain
Remember those toboggan rides as a kid? Those were fun days. Remember those long hikes back up the hill? And those bruises on your backside from all the bumps? Those parts were less fun. At Black Mountain, the Edge Tubing Park offers all the fun, without the walk or bumps. The Edge Tubing Park features […]
Race programs at Black Mountain
Race Programs The Race Program features three levels: Mountain Kids, Mountain Schussers, and Black & Blue Gate Smashers. Each level is geared to a specific age group and focuses on building specific skills. MOUNTAIN KIDS PROGRAM Ages: Up to 11 Mountain Kids start out learning the basics of racing and how fun it can be! […]
Mark your calendar for these Black Mountain events!
December 13 – Snowmobile Hill Climb: lodge opens at 11 a.m. for registration, races start at 1 p.m. 20 – OPENING DAY. Open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. 20-Jan. 4 – Christmas Vacation. Open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on weekdays, regular weekend schedule January 3 – Seasonal ski school lessons begin 17-18 – Eastern Cup, Nordic 19 – […]
Dos and don’ts of holiday shopping
But in spite of such bargains, overextending budgets during the holiday season is too tempting for many shoppers to resist. However, shoppers need not risk financial peril if they shop smartly and heed some dos and don’ts of holiday shopping. * Do set a budget. Establish what you can afford to spend on gifts and […]
Business profile: Sheila Delamater
My name is , a broker for BerkShire Hathaway Home Services, Northeast Real Estate in Auburn, Maine. I started in real estate in January 2006 for ERA Worden Realty of Auburn during which time I made “top 25” in sales for the company twice in the state. In 2013, ERA Worden was purchased by Prudential Northeast Properties […]
Out and about in our communities
Christmas decorations going up in Dixfield Kayla Robbins, right, and her mother, Kathy, unwind extension cords in the front yard of their home in Dixfield on Monday, Dec. 1, as they set up their Christmas decorations. “We inherited a lot of them from my mother, and have been growing (the collection) throughout the years,” Kathy […]
The people who make up our board of directors
Board of Directors President – Leanne Gagne of Franklin Savings Bank After growing up in the Greater Portland area, my husband Greg and I moved to Dixfield in 1988. I have worked for Franklin Savings Bank for the past 22 years, the last 10+ as a loan officer. I can honestly say I love my […]
Award Dinner nominations
River Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Nominations At the Chamber’s Annual Dinner in April 2015, four awards will be presented honoring achievements and contributions made by Chamber members and community leaders in the River Valley area. The awards are as follows: Business Person/Business of the Year Volunteer of the Year Customer Service of the […]
Holiday greetings from the Chamber!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I hope everyone is preparing for Christmas and New Year. The Festival of Trees will be in the Town Auditorium on Saturday, Dec. 13. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the show starts at 6:30 p.m. Expect to see a lot of traditional Christmas characters along with wonderful […]