Androscoggin CountyLivermore Elementary School107 Gibbs Mill Road, LivermoreLivermore Falls High School25 Cedar Street, Livermore FallsLivermore Falls Middle Sc1hool1 Highland Avenue, Livermore FallsFranklin CountyAcademy Hill School 10 Depot Street, WiltonCape Cod Hill Elementary School516 Cape Cod Hill Road, New SharonCascade Brook School162 Learning Lane, FarmingtonGerald D Cushing School1 Cushing Drive, WiltonJay Elementary School12 Tiger Drive, JayJay […]

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 […]

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 […]

Abused Women’s Advocacy Project, 800-559-AWAP, www.awap.org has resources and services for victims of domestic violence. Serving Franklin, Androscoggin, and Oxford counties.American Legion Auxiliary is the world’s largest women’s patriotic service organization. Through its nearly 10,500 Units located in every state and some foreign countries, the Auxiliary embodies the spirit of America that has prevailed through […]

ASPIRE Good Wheels Program: Limited transportation resources is one of the most frequent barriers keeping welfare recipients from going to work. In response, the Maine Department of Human Services’ ASPIRE Program has partnered with Goodwill Industries and KeyBank to create the Good Wheels to Work initiative. The program offers low interest auto loans for working […]

Here’s a sampling of community festivals and fun events. Read the Sun Journal print edition and visit us online at www.sunjournal.com for ourcomplete listings.MayArts and Air Festival, Skowhegan. Hot air balloon rides, local crafters, food and games.JuneFamily Fishing Festival, Bethel. Casting workshops, fishing derby, hand-tied fly demonstration, exhibitors, outdoor barbecue. Androscoggin River.Maine Canoe Symposium is […]

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Angel Falls – In the Byron area of Route 17 out of Mexico. Easy 45-minute hike. Stop at Coos Canyon Campground on Route 17 for directions.Appalachian Trail – Three access sites. 1. Grafton Notch State Park, watch for signs and a parking lot. 2. Off the South Arm Road in Andover. 3. East B Hill […]

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 […]

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 […]