Christmas 2013 is shaping up to be a very special one. Ben, Cassandra and one-year old grandson Jackson have made the long drive from Virginia Beach. Anna has finished her semester work and is home from NYC. Accompanying Anna is her friend Alissia on not only her first visit to Lovell, but her first trip to the United States. We are looking forward to Italian [...]

The slightly larger (I haven't heard anyone say 'improved') Kezar Realty calendar is available and being mailed as fast as the envelopes are addressed. If you are not on the list, and would like one, please call or e-mail me at stan@fairpoint.net.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Very often, finding the perfect Christmas gift for that someone special can be very difficult. Going to the malls or outlet shops is not only a hassle, but who wants to deal with inattentive and rude clerks? Buying on-line may save time but it doesn't allow you to see or touch what you are [...]

Early this morning it was COLD and the strong winds blowing from every direction made it much colder! But the sun stayed out and helped to make the day perfect for runners and walkers. A total of 61 participants crossed the finish line. The overall winner was Stephanie Wetzel with a winning time of 20:01 and Christian Bedell was the top [...]

You know Thanksgiving is close when it is time for the Gasping Gobbler! Join the fun this Saturday at 10 am. The course, just three times (5k) around the Lovell Athletic Field, is flat and fast.

There are numerous awards for both runners and walkers (NO RUNNING PERMITTED), various age group categories plus the following participants win a turkey: [...]

A great thank you to everyone who came to the Sixth Annual Chili Competition yesterday. There were 13 chili entrants and each chili was very different. From beef to vegetarian, from mild to smoking hot, the Challenge brought out the best in all of the cooks. The crowd was large and took their voting responsibilities seriously. Once again, The New Suncook School Art [...]

November 11th is when our nation honors the veterans of all wars. Originally, the holiday was to mark the end of the First World War but was changed in 1954 to include veterans of all wars. Pat Foley and Lynn Hurd have organized a very special exhibit at the Lovell Historical Society's Kimball Stanford House. Nicely arranged are photographs, documents and uniforms that will help celebrate the lives of all [...]

The Sixth Annual Battle of the Bowls will be held on Sunday, November 10th! Every year both professional and amateur chefs compete for top awards and, most importantly, bragging rights.

The Chili Challenge donates all proceeds to the Lovell Friends Helping Friends Emergency Fund. This important program provides heating assistance for local residents. Last year's Challenge raised more than [...]

For many years, the dominant real estate firm was William E. Severance in Center Lovell (located in what is now the Harvest Gold Gallery). Not only did they sell properties on Kezar Lake but they had listings throughout western Maine and New Hampshire.

Before the age of the internet and information spreading internationally within seconds, [...]

Fryeburg Fair 2013 is over, a sense of normalcy returns and now it is time to enjoy the autumn weather. Before you know it, we will have our skis on! Here are some Fryeburg and Lovell snapshots.