The pristine splendor of lakes and mountains serves as a perfect setting for year-round vacations. The Rangeley Lakes glisten like gems stretched out below 4,120-foot Saddleback Mountain. Six major lakes, hundreds of smaller lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams lure vacationers for fishing, boating, and swimming.Play golf and tennis, or take a bike ride. Boat, canoe, […]

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 […]

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, […]

As the legend goes, Paul Bunyan was born in Bangor, Maine. At the time of his birth, not only one stork brought Paul to his parents – it took five very large storks to deliver him. He did not have a normal size cradle because he was so large; his first bed happened to be […]

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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FRANKLIN COUNTY – Spanning just under 1,700 square miles with a population of 29,500+/-, Franklin County offers the quiet, indescribable beauty of the Western Mountains.A true four season area, only your imagination limits the endless possibilities of outdoor recreation with two large ski resorts (Saddleback and Sugarloaf/USA); miles of snowmobile and multi-use recreational trails; access […]

The Oxford Hills region of Western Maine is comprised of the commercial districts of Norway, Oxford, and Paris (aka: South Paris), and complemented by the outlying villages of Buckfield, Harrison, Hartford, Hebron, Otisfield, Sumner, Waterford and West Paris. The area’s 11 towns stretch from Lewiston-Auburn’s border to the Lakes Region, less than one hour north […]

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, […]

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 […]