Winter book discussions begin at 5:30 p.m., and are held at Loon Lodge, 16 Pickford Road in Rangeley. Scheduled discussions are: Jan. 30: “Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption,” by Bryan Stevenson. Stevenson was a young lawyer when he founded the Equal Justice Initiative, a legal practice dedicated to defending those most desperate […]
Things to Do
Events and things to do from the Sun Journal.
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5th Annual Winterpaloozah!
Winterpaloozah! is growing in its success as a winter event in Rangeley. The Cardboard Sled Race starts the day. Creatively made sleds zip down a small hill on the pond hoping to win the fastest time prize. A prize is also awarded for best sled design. Then come the dogs. The Dog Keg Pull has […]
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Prepare for a sledding adventure
Winter holidays are made all the more merry with the addition of some outdoor recreation. Sleighs and sleds are par for the Christmas course, especially when a bounty of snow is in the forecast. Sledding has been part of snowy celebrations for ages. Sledding is a fun-filled activity, but it can be made an even […]
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Winter at the Rangeley Public Library
The Rangeley Public Library welcomes visitors for its winter programs, and any time during its regular winter hours which are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The library is also open until 7 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month, starting in January. Adult book […]
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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.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]