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The River Valley area

The River Valley Chamber of Commerce serves the towns of Andover, Byron, Canton, Carthage, Dixfield, Hanover, Mexico, Peru, Roxbury and Rumford. Nestled in the western mountains of Maine, the 10 towns that make up the River Valley Chamber of Commerce are enriched with many resources that make up a healthy region in which to live, […]

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Western Maine Lakes & Mountains region

There are many reasons why people love the Sebago Lakes region. If you would like to know more about moving here as a permanent or seasonal resident, a good place to start is with the local Town Offices. You are also welcome to call the Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce office with questions at […]

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Things to do in our area

ATV/Snowmobile TrailsRiver Valley Riders ATV Club: Over 200 miles of access trails from the River Valley. Bill Morse 364-7373 or Dan Mitchell 562-8873.There’s a network of trails throughout the area. For more info about local snowmobile clubs, call the Chamber office at 364-3241.Canoeing/KayakingWebb River: Beautiful canoe rides up and down the Webb River from the […]

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The health and walking connection

Maine is a great place to be physically active. What’s great is that, not only do you get to enjoy Maine’s beaches, lakes, trails and mountains, but it’s good for you, too!Regular physical activity promotes health and well-being and reduces the risk of becoming overweight and obese and developing many chronic diseases such as heart […]

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Music, Art & Theatre happenings/places/attractions in the River Valley

Nestled in the Western Mountains of Maine is the “River Valley” consisting of the towns of Andover, Byron, Canton, Carthage, Dixfield, Hanover, Mexico, Peru, Roxbury and Rumford. Inside of these little towns are the works of many talented artists, flavorful music demonstrated by local musicians, and theatre performances by youth and adults whose talents are […]

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Entertainment for everyone

You should be able to find live music and other forms of entertainment, including karaoke, almost any night of the week at these establishments.Big Kahuna Cafe, 270 Main St., Bridgton, 207-647-9031, www.thebigkahunacafe.comBray’s Brewpub & Eatery, Naples, 693-6806, www.braysbrewpub.comCarriage House Café, Livermore, 897-5880, www.myspace.com/carriagehousecafeClub Raven, Olson Road, South Paris, 743-7424Fiddlehead Center for the Arts, www.fiddleheadcenter.org Front […]

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How to contact the Sun Journal

Main OfficeLEWISTON104 Park Street,Lewiston, Maine 04240Mailing AddressPO Box 4400,Lewiston, Maine 04243-4400Telephone207-784-5411 or 800-482-0753Retail Advertising Fax207-784-5955 Classified Advertising Fax207-784-3062Customer Service Fax207-784-3062Newsroom Fax207-777-3436Community news [email protected] items [email protected] and political items should be sent to [email protected] related items should be sent [email protected] items for our regional offices should be sent to [email protected] to the editor and guest columns […]

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Health & well-being

Alcoholics Anonymous, in Maine, 24 Hour Hotline 800-737-6237 or 207-774-4335. During business hours, your call will be taken by a member of Alcoholics Anonymous who knows exactly what you are going through and can give you all the information you need. At night, reach a well qualified answering service, who can give meeting information, or […]

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Ski Maine mountains

Black Mountain of Maine, Rumfordwww.skiblackmtnofme.org, 207-364-8977Vertical Drop 1150 feetTrails4 Green, 10 Blue 8 BlackLifts: 1 triple chair1 double chair1 t-bar2 handle towsPark, half pipeNight skiing: Yes Snowmaking 80 %Lost Valley, Auburnwww.lostvalleyski.com, 207-784-1561Vertical Drop 240 feetTrails: 6 green, 4 blue, 5 black2 double chairsTerrain ParkNight Skiing: YesSnowmaking 100 %Mt. Abram Ski Resort, Greenwoodwww.skimtabram.com, 207-875-5002Vertical Drop: 1150 […]

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Libraries

Bethel Library5 Broad StreetBethel, ME 04217Phone: 207 824-2520www.bethel.lib.me.usCarrabassett Valley Library1234 Carrabassett DriveCarrabassett, ME 04947Phone: 207 235-2211www.carrabassett.lib.me.usFarmington Public Library 117 Academy StreetFarmington, ME 04938Phone: 207 778-4312www.farmington.lib.me.usFreeland Holmes Library109 Pleasant StreetOxford, ME 04270Phone: 207 539-4016www.freeland-holmes.lib.me.usHamlin Memorial Library16 Hannibal Hamlin DriveParis, ME 04271Phone: 207 743-2980www.hamlin.lib.me.usHarrison Village Library4 Front StreetHarrison, ME 04040Phone: 207 583-2970www.harrison.lib.me.usJay-Niles Memorial Library983 Main StreetNorth Jay, […]