This restaurant off Summer Street in Bethel has a little bit of everything for its customers. “We got a great mix of what people like, we got the dance floor, we got darts, pool, cribbage, checkers, chess,” owner Barry Hallett says. Although the place is known as the nightlife spot in town, Hallett said there’s […]
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Take a Hike: Walking trails and scenic hikes
Whether you’re looking for riverside trails right in the village or challenging mountain hikes, the Bethel area has it all. Here is a sampling of walks and hikes: Bethel Pathway, 2.5 miles total. This ADA accessible gravel/paved trail runs alongside the Androscoggin River and is within easy walking distance of Bethel Village. It crosses the river over a […]
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Cast a line: Fishing anyone?
Western Maine’s geography provides an abundance of brooks, rivers and lakes. Within minutes of Bethel Village there are spots that produce brown trout, brook trout, rainbow trout and landlocked salmon. The Androscoggin River The state of Maine float stocks the Androscoggin River from Gilead to Bethel with rainbow and brown trout. The Androscoggin has fairly […]
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Please, take your wife
The North American Wife Carrying Championship may be among the most unusual sporting events in the country. It may also be among the most amusing to watch, and the winner qualifies to compete in the international event — held in Finland next summer. Is is basically this: Pick a partner, pick up that partner and […]
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Maine Road Trip Quiz
Pass the car ride by learning some lesser-known facts about the state you’re driving through.
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Out Late: The Front Porch is fun from the first step
The Ogunquit piano bar is a place for all.
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Learn Maine lingo
Knowing these words will help you get by while traveling the state.
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Search for Maine’s summertime celebs
An interactive map of Maine’s most famous seasonal residents and visitors.
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Kids Korner: A guide to family-friendly activities in southern Maine
Funtown Splashtown 774 Portland Road (Route 1), Saco, (207) 284-5139, funtownusa.com The best of both worlds with amusements for little ones, featuring bumper boats and antique cars, and wilder rides for older kids, including a wooden roller coaster and 220-foot-tall drop tower. On hot days, families can also visit the waterpark. Bring your own lunch and sit at […]