Monthly Archives: July 2011

North Conway Dental Associates

Going to the dentist has never been in my “Top Ten Things to Do” list. The thoughts of people poking around your mouth and the loud noise of the drill were not pleasant. However, a regular trip to the dentist’s … Continue reading

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The Vacation Home Market

As bad as the primary housing market has been over the past four years, the second home market has been been far worse. If people are worried about their job and their incomes, and they have been, the last thing … Continue reading

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Western Maine BBQ and Open Farm Day

Summer time and there are always things to do but here are two events that will be worth the effort to attend: 1) On Saturday and Sunday, the inaugural Western Maine BBQ Festival will be at the Fryeburg Fairgrounds and … Continue reading

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Sunday’s Antique Show

The 12th Annual Antique Show & Auction at the Lovell Historical Society, held this past Sunday, was a success. The new format, with the Live Auction held earlier in the day, seemed to work for everyone. The antique dealers were … Continue reading

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2011 Lovell Old Home Days 5k Run

Oh What a Day! Not only did pre-registered entrants surpass the previous race high, but the numbers kept increasing as the time for the race was getting closer. 150 people started on Kimball Road and 150 crossed the finish line … Continue reading

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The Annual Running of the Course

It has become a tradition that Rusty and I run the OHD 5k course the Sunday before the race. I won’t tell you my time but Rusty had a little more gas left in the tank at the end than … Continue reading

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William Doyle Antiques in Center Lovell

Is there anyone who hasn’t spent a day driving through Maine’s small towns and doing some antique shopping? There are a number of great shops in the western Maine region and Center Lovell is lucky to have one of the … Continue reading

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Harrison’s Run by the Lake 2011

Last night’s drive from Lovell to Harrison was quite an adventure. Rain was coming down in buckets, the wind was whipping, lighting and thunder were everywhere and the National Weather Service kept interrupting the radio program with dire warnings for … Continue reading

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Bridgton’s Four on the Fourth

The runners were thankful that the sun wasn’t shining yesterday morning because it was hot and humid enough without it. The long and steep hills plus the hot weather are just part of the “charms” of this great race. Always … Continue reading

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Upcoming Local Road Races

What better way to start your Fourth of July holiday than to run Bridgton’s 4 on the Fourth Road Race. This year’s race will be the 35th edition and is limited to 2,000 runners. The scenic course has its fair … Continue reading

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