Perfect weather for senior citizens' day (I'm not eligible yet) at the Fryeburg Fair. Great exhibits, lots of tractors and other big pieces of equipment, animals, rides, crafts and food. My photo didn't win a ribbon but Aunt Marcia won two for a sweater and a braided rug! I know absolutely nothing about oxen pulling but I enjoyed watching our friend [...]

Around here, it doesn't really matter if you like the Fryeburg Fair or not. It has an impact on everyone. There are a few businesses that shut down for the week because they are working at the Fair. And unless you want to be sitting in a long line of traffic, you need to be familiar with the back roads.

But you don't mind putting up with all of that because the [...]

Around here, it doesn't really matter if you like the Fryeburg Fair or not. It has an impact on everyone. There are a few businesses that shut down for the week because they are working at the Fair. And unless you want to be sitting in a long line of traffic, you need to be familiar with the back roads.

But you don't mind putting up with all of that because the [...]

Although a May frost did do damage to many of the region's trees, this is still a good time to go out and pick your own apples. One of our favorite places is Pietree Orchard in Sweden where there are numerous varieties to choose from and if you don't feel like doing your own picking, the new farm stand has everything ready to go. In [...]

Although a May frost did do damage to many of the region's trees, this is still a good time to go out and pick your own apples. One of our favorite places is Pietree Orchard in Sweden where there are numerous varieties to choose from and if you don't feel like doing your own picking, the new farm stand has everything ready to go. In [...]

This Sunday, September 26th, from 1-4 pm, the Lovell Historical Society presents the The Fall Harvest. All members of the family will enjoy this program that demonstrates the old-time fall harvesting practices in western Maine.

There will be the operation of a cider press, pumpkin painting for the children, a petting zoo, a tool exhibit, a [...]

This Sunday, September 26th, from 1-4 pm, the Lovell Historical Society presents the The Fall Harvest. All members of the family will enjoy this program that demonstrates the old-time fall harvesting practices in western Maine.

There will be the operation of a cider press, pumpkin painting for the children, a petting zoo, a tool exhibit, a [...]

Sherman Farm in Center Conway, NH just opened their 2010 Corn Maize with Charlotte's Web as the theme. This is the fourth season for the this great activity for all ages and there seems to be something new every year. The entire puzzle consists of twelve acres of 'twists and turns' and if you make the wrong turn it is going to take you a [...]

Sherman Farm in Center Conway, NH just opened their 2010 Corn Maize with Charlotte's Web as the theme. This is the fourth season for the this great activity for all ages and there seems to be something new every year. The entire puzzle consists of twelve acres of 'twists and turns' and if you make the wrong turn it is going to take you a [...]

...Please don't forget the benefit supper and Chinese Auction tomorrow evening (Saturday, September 18th) at the Lovell VFW Hall. This supper is for Lisa A. Graves who is ill and has no medical insurance. The menu is hot dogs, beans, casseroles, coleslaw, rolls and dessert. There is a donation of $8 for adults, $5 for children and free for [...]