By all accounts, it appears that most retailers are very happy with this Christmas selling season. Stores are full and people are spending more money that they have been in recent years. The shopping experience, however, rarely is pleasant. Aisles are crowded, checkout lines are long, kids are tired and for some reason, many clerks are [...]

By all accounts, it appears that most retailers are very happy with this Christmas selling season. Stores are full and people are spending more money that they have been in recent years. The shopping experience, however, rarely is pleasant. Aisles are crowded, checkout lines are long, kids are tired and for some reason, many clerks are [...]

It may be that the tide of economic bad news is ebbing and some stabilization is returning. Monthly payroll numbers have been inching upwards and fewer people are filing for unemployment on a weekly basis. Average number of hours worked are increasing as well. And that usually means that businesses at some point will have to hire more [...]

It may be that the tide of economic bad news is ebbing and some stabilization is returning. Monthly payroll numbers have been inching upwards and fewer people are filing for unemployment on a weekly basis. Average number of hours worked are increasing as well. And that usually means that businesses at some point will have to hire more [...]

Who's Ethel?????

...Be sure to stop by the Lovell Historical Society on Sunday, December 19th, from 1 to 4 pm for the Annual Open House. The Kimball-Stanford House will reflect the holiday season with Christmas decorations. There will also be homemade goodies at the bake sale and a hospitality table with free food and drink. Don't forget to [...]

Who's Ethel?????

...Be sure to stop by the Lovell Historical Society on Sunday, December 19th, from 1 to 4 pm for the Annual Open House. The Kimball-Stanford House will reflect the holiday season with Christmas decorations. There will also be homemade goodies at the bake sale and a hospitality table with free food and drink. Don't forget to [...]

No question it is cold outside (we go from mid-50's to mid-teens over the past few days) but Mother Nature has not been helping the ski slopes. Here's a picture of Shawnee Peak from the Moose Pond Causeway. They are working around the clock making snow and they are hoping to be open by this Friday. It does take a tremendous amount of water [...]

No question it is cold outside (we go from mid-50's to mid-teens over the past few days) but Mother Nature has not been helping the ski slopes. Here's a picture of Shawnee Peak from the Moose Pond Causeway. They are working around the clock making snow and they are hoping to be open by this Friday. It does take a tremendous amount of water [...]

Northern Maine got plenty of snow last weekend but around here we are still looking for our first significant amount. What started as all snow has now turned into a mix. Always be cautious when the weatherman says a wintry mix. The above photo was taken this morning from the Cushman Pond Dam. Current weather in Lovell.

Northern Maine got plenty of snow last weekend but around here we are still looking for our first significant amount. What started as all snow has now turned into a mix. Always be cautious when the weatherman says a wintry mix. The above photo was taken this morning from the Cushman Pond Dam. Current weather in Lovell.