I think it is safe to say that most people, including myself, believed that there would be a large vacant lot in the Village for an extended period of time. But John P. Smith of Sweden, the new owner of the land and the developer of the two-unit commercial building, saw an opportunity.

Rapid progress is being made on the new structure and if this pace continues, a [...]

It's always great to see a new business open in Lovell but it's even better when it serves soft-serve ice cream! The Homestead Scoop Ice Cream shop, located on Route 5 across from the hardware store, has been taking shape over the past year. Beth and Steve Armington, along with an army of family, friends and contractors, built this good-looking shop with a wide porch that is the perfect spot to enjoy a cone or a [...]

It is always sad to see a big majestic tree come down but the tall pine suffered major damage during the fire and it would be just a matter of time before a strong wind came along and knocked it down. With construction slated to begin this [...]

The official transfer of the Lovell Village lot from the five office condominium owners to the purchaser occurred on June 20th, 2013. The new owner, Menotomy Consulting and Development, Inc., is excited to be part of this historic lot's next chapter. John P. Smith, of Sweden, President of Menotomy Consulting and Development, Inc., plans to construct a two-unit office building at the intersection of [...]

Stephen King and the upcoming CBS television adaptation of his novel, "Under the Dome" have been getting a lot of attention lately. The premiere is this Monday, June 24th and I certainly hope the series is a ratings hit. However, I think the big story here is that Rosie and the Lovell Village Store have made the New York Times! Here's a link to the article: [...]

Residents of Kezar Lake's Lower Bay, for many years frustrated by their frequent inability to navigate under the Narrows Bridge due to high water levels, finally have had their prayers answered. Lovell's three Selectmen, after a lengthy emergency funding meeting, have authorized the construction of a larger and higher span over the Narrows.

Saturday, February 23rd, marks two weeks since the fire that leveled Lovell's Main Street landmark. Visually and emotionally, it is still hard not to see the building as I drive by. The Association has moved quickly to remove the debris and to clear the site. Thanks to [...]

In preparation for the big blizzard, I forgot to include an office fire on my list. In the days ahead I will provide information about Kezar Realty's location and plans but in the interim everyone's e-mails are working and you may reach me at home (207-925-2057) or on my cell (207-890-3834). We are working hard to minimize any [...]

Kezar Realty's 2013 magnet calendar is now available. If you haven't received your copy yet, send me an e-mail (stan@fairpoint.net) and we will send one pronto. Guaranteed to look great on all refrigerators.

Christmas is coming fast this year and there are always gifts to buy for that special someone. Wouldn't it be a great idea to skip Amazon.com, the Conway outlets or the Maine Mall and buy a wonderful present from a Lovell merchant that I'm sure would make the recipient very happy?

Here are some local options: * Buy a quilt or some cloth from Martha at [...]