Welcome to Center Lovell Market

If you're ever on the west coast of Maine, be sure to stop in and see us at Center Lovell Market. We're located in the afternoon shadow of Mt. Washington, and we've been serving the Kezar Lake area since 1934.

This blog is divided into the five (5) sections below. Links and points of interest are highlighted to help you keep up with and navigate your way around this wonderful and exceptional state.

Local Maine
Discover Maine
Today's Weather
From Maine
Center Lovell Market

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Today's Weather

It's Thursday in Lovell; the 18th of October, 2007. Fall colors are here. Colder weather, rain and wind are clearing the trees.

The day's starting clear and 45 degrees at 7am. The forecast calls for sun all day with high scattered clouds. Temps in the high 60's. Briggs Bunker rates the day "a 40 cent day".

Local Maine

"Lived here all your life?" "Not yet."

Oct 1 - Next week in Newry one of the highlights of the year. The Fourth Annual North American Wife Carrying Championships. The Course It's 278 yards long, beginning with an uphill run on a dirt road and continuing a field. there's a hairpin turn, a 20-foot water obstacle that can be waist deep and two 39-inch long hurdles. More to follow.

Sept 26 - The summer season has come to an end. It always seem so short. Almost all of our seasonal friends have closed their camps and headed for warmer climes; the locals are putting in their wood for winter; Sunday River has mailed out the seasonal passes; and I'm trying to zero in on the products that have a limited shelf life. Every year I get caught. Usually it's produce and milk. This year the spoiled milk will go to Chris' one week old "Dutch Belt" calf.

Newspaper Sources

www.pressherald.com
Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram - Portland, ME

www.sunjournal.com
Lewiston Sun Journal - Lewiston & Auburn, Maine

www.mountwashingtonvalley.com

Conway Daily Sun - Conway, New Hampshire

The Bridgton News
coming soon!

http://www.bethelcitizen.com/

Bethel Citizen - Bethel, Maine

www.advertiserdemocrat.com

The Advertiser Democrat - Norway, Maine

Broadcast Sources

http://www.mpbn.org/

Maine Public Broadcasting Network


Local Chambers of Commerce

http://www.mainelakeschamber.com/
Bridgton, Maine

http://www.mtwashingtonvalley.org/
New Hampshire Chamber of Commerce

http://www.oxfordhillsmaine.com/
Norway, Maine Chamber of Commerce

http://www.bethelmaine.com/
Bethel, Maine Chamber of Commerce

http://www.northconwaynh.com/
Conway, New Hampshire Area Merchants

Discover Maine

Winter in Maine - It's finally cooling off. Nights in the mid 20's; days in the low 40's. Still a bit warm for December in Maine, but winter is about here. Sunday River's had a few false starts. Man made snow was within 200 feet of Barker lift when a heat wave hit and melted everything. They opened however on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving.

Here's a winter tease from one of my favorites the Humble Farmer.dec 4, 2006

Fall Foliage - The trees of Maine are starting to show their...fall colors. The peak of the season in many parts of the state will coincide with the long Columbus Day week-end. For a weekly breakdown by week-end expectations Down East magazine does a terrific job. See page October 2008 page 50.

Hunting Season - Seasonal changes mean the outdoorsman will shift gears. Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife should be checked to confirm you are fishing or hunting within the laws of Maine.

Fryeburg Fair - A sure sign fall has arrived is when the trucks carrying Smokey's Greater Shows and live stock trailers head down route 5 past the store headed for Maine's premier country fair and the end of the fair season....the Fryeburg Fair.

From Maine

The links you will find here are mixed in with comments about various points of interest locally and about the state of Maine.

Gifts from Maine

Souvenirs - Made in Maine - Specialty Foods

Camp Clothing

T's - Sweats - Lids

The Maine Book Shelf

About Maine - By Maine Authors

Order

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Center Lovell Market

Handling all the needs of any household

If you're ever on the west coast of Maine, be sure to stop in and see us at Center Lovell Market. We're located in the afternoon shadow of Mt. Washington, and we've been serving the Kezar Lake area since 1934.

Call us at 207/925-1051 or e-mail us. Tell us what you need. It'll be waiting when you get here. Or have someone pick it up if you're going to arrive late.

If you have an event we'll be happy to help you.

Fresh
Produce - Deli - Bakery

The Pantry
Breakfast Foods - Entrees - Canned Veggies & Fruit - Soup
Condiments - Spices - Baking Ingredients
Water - Juices

The Freezer
Frozen Food - Ice Cream
The Cooler
Milk - Water - Juice - Tea - Soda - Beer

Dairy
Butter - Cheese
Snacks/Desserts
Cookies - Crackers - Nuts - Chips - Dips

The Wine Cellar
Domestic - Imports - Champaigne

Under the Sink
Clean Anything - Wrap, Cover or Hold Anything - Paper & Plastic
The Medicine Cabinet
Health - Beauty

Cats & Dogs

And "the rest of the CLM Team"

Around the Wood Stove

This an opportunity for neighbors to stay in touch. You may not be in Maine enjoying our beautiful weather, wherever you are you may let us know how you're doing and what you're up to. You can even chat with anyone who is using this specific comment group.