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October 2021 • Vol. 53 • No. 2 MSA, PO Box 80, Augusta ME 04332

An Official Publication of the Maine Snowmobile Association

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TRAIL WORKSHOP r SLEDDING DESTINATIONS r TRAIL MAPS r LODGING r SNOWMOBILES TRAILERS r GEAR r CLOTHING r ACCESSORIES r MSA SNOWMOBILE CLUBS PRIZE DRAWINGS r IF&W r DACF r MSA SCHOLARSHIP 50/50 r MSA SUPER RAFFLE

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Vintage Sled Display to Return to The MSA Snowmobile Show By Chris Ring I t’s all lining up perfectly folks… Accuweather’s long range forecast is predicting snowfall totals up to 25% higher than normal in both Boston and New York this winter. The editor of the “Old Farmer’s Almanac” is saying that winter 2021-2022 will be a “season of shivers” that could be “one of the longest and coldest that we’ve seen in years!” The “new” “Farmer’s Almanac” is saying that January “will turn cold and stormy, especially along the Atlantic Seaboard.” WILL IT JUST SNOW ALREADY?! We are all getting the itch, if you didn’t notice, and we hope you will come join us at the Augusta Civic Center on October 22nd-24th for the Mane Snowmobile Show. We’re very excited for the show to return this year, and along with it, a perennial favorite, the “Vintage Sled Display” is coming back too. Enthusiasts and collectors from all over the region will be sharing some of their favorite historical sleds and memorabilia. The “Big Four” manufacturers will each be well represented this year, but we also anticipate having some of the more obscure brands from the 60’s and 70’s on the floor. Some of the machines will be meticulously restored back to “like new” or “better than new” condition. Others will have a fine “patina” that provide subtle glimpses into the past. “The Wizard of Ah,” a 1970 Ski Doo Olympique, with its wild metallic purple paint job will also be back for people to sit and pose for photos on! Young or old, it doesn’t matter who you are, “The Wizard” is calling. A favorite part for many is chatting with people who remember when the sport was born. Conversations beginning with, “Remember when ‘so-and-so’ was riding a sled just like that in Bangor at Bass Park?” and “I can remember when everybody in the neighborhood had one of these things, because my neighbor down the street opened a dealership in his garage!” bring many warm smiles to the room. Many of our exhibitors enjoy talking about the history and relevance of the each of the sleds, something that many of our younger visitors really enjoy. Even if one doesn’t know who Carl Eliason, Edgar Hetteen, or Mickey Rupp are, it’s easy to see, and even easier to be amazed with how rapidly snowmo- biles evolved in the 1960’s, 70’s and 80’s. Come take a walk down memory lane with us!

The 3 rd annual Big Woods Grass Drags By Lendell Buckingham T he 3 rd annual Big Woods Grass Drags event was held Septem-

dreds with approximately 1000 peo- ple traveling to watch the racing action on the grass track and with over 80 registered sleds, the day was definitely a success for the vol- unteers who spent many hours in preparation for this event. While tak- ing in the racers, non-profit vendors were on hand to provide food and beverages so people in attendance would not have to go away hungry or leave the venue for a quick bite to eat. Many local businesses and clubs benefitted from the outpour- ing of support, such as: Ashland Fire

Department, Portage and Ashland ATV clubs, Ashland Class of 2021 Project Grad, Maine Snowmobile Association, Portage Hills Country Club, along with other local clubs and church groups. A big thank you to all! Both the Ashland and Portage clubs are looking forward to hosting the event next year with new ideas and added events so be sure to fol- low and like Big Woods Grass Drags on Facebook so you can stay up to date!

ber 18th in Ashland and was coordi- nated by the Ashland Snowmobile Club and Portage Lakers working together to help raise funds for the upcoming snowmobile season. It was also a great way to get snow- mobilers and winter enthusiasts alike geared up for another exciting year of riding. The weather may not have coop- erated for a portion of the day, but it did not dampen anyone’s spirit! Spectators turned out by the hun-

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Groomer Spotlight – Central Region Randy Petrin By Missy Newman

F or the past 15 years, we have been very fortunate to have Randy Petrin step up and help at the Border Riders Club in all its trail work endeavors. Randy has lived in Long Pond (the Jackman area) for the past 40 years or so. He moved here from Biddeford, Maine with his family and started Long Pond Camps and Guide Service. For years, Randy has run his recre- ational camps focusing on hunting seasons and snowmobile recreation. Randy himself is a Maine guide and enthusiast – he lives for the hunt – not just to shoot the game, but to see to it that every hunter has the best oppor-

tunity for a successful hunt. This goes along with snowmobiling. Randy knows the Jackman area like the back of his hand – meaning he has prob- ably traveled every woods road and knows the connectivity of the area. As for snowmobiling and trails, Randy is well known for his racing talent on the oval and cross country tracks. He has a vast knowledge of the sport and how to ride both off and on the trail. Since 2006, Randy and Long Pong Grooming took on maintaining the south trail system for the Border Riders Club. Since that time, Randy has become a large force for the club

in seeing to the maintenance of all recreational trails – finding any spare time from his business to repair and make new trails and to upkeep the vast bridges we have. In summary, Randy Petrin has taken the club under his wing, to make sure that we are prepared for each season, by maintaining equipment, signing trails, runny heavy equipment for trail repair, and during the season making sure they are in top shape for all the recreational enthusiasts. Thank you Randy for all your hard work!

If you know an extraordinary groomer, we want to know about them too. Give them a shout out! Email your submission to editor@mesnow.com. Also, don’t forget about sending in your nominations for the 2021-2022 Groomer of the year.

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2021 Groomer of the Year - Travis Roderick

Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife SNOWMOBILE SAFETY COURSES IF&W Recreational Safety Unit: 207-287-5220 An updated list of courses and options for online course registration are available at: maine.gov/ifw/programs-resources/safety-courses/snowmobile-safety.html Wells 11/6/21 – Wells High School, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm • Contact Tammy Daly – 207-6464565 or tdaly@wocsd.org *Combination ATV/Snowmobile.

Hollis 11/14/21 – Buxton/Hollis Rod & Gun, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm • Contact Shaw Sage – (207) 329-7096 *Combination ATV/Snowmobile. To Schedule a course contact the safety coordinator for your area: York Cumberland: Stephen Barr, 207-446-4173 or Stephen.L.Barr@maine.gov Kennebec: Michael Foster, 207-446-4122

Androscoggin/Oxford: Michael Mayo, 207-446-4125 or Michael.Mayo@maine.gov Lincoln/Sagadahoc: Vacant Franklin: Vacant Penobscot/Piscataquis: Charles Schaffer – 207-446-4132 or Charles.B.Shaffer@maine.gov Hancock/Washington: Vacant Aroostook/No Penobscot: Vacant

or Michael.J.Foster@maine.gov Somerset: Craig Gerry, 207-446-4249 or Craig.I.Gerry@maine.gov Knox/Waldo: Jasmine Pomerleau, 207-441-3270 or Jasmine.A.Greenleaf@maine.gov

We’re looking for newspaper articles. Topics of interest.... All things snowmobiling! Do you have a favorite ride that you’d like to share? Grooming or trail work tips. Product reviews. Stories of your adventures. Club events. A member who goes above and beyond. If possible, please send along pictures for your articles. This paper is created for Snowmobilers and you are the experts - we’d love to have your input! Please submit articles to editor@mesnow.com WE CAN HELP So you‘ve found that perfect spot for a perfect picture of your group, but who takes the picture and gets left out? Our graphic designer is here to help. Just take two pictures instead of one and swap out the person taking the second picture with someone else in your group. Just be sure to leave the empty spot for the missing person. Submit both pictures with your article and let us work our magic for you!

The calendar features photographs from across the state, contributed by MSA members whose work captures the beauty andexcitement of snowmobiling inMaine. It includes information about the MSA, the list of MSA-affiliated snowmobile clubs, and marks major holidays throughout the year. The price for a calendar is $10, plus postage. Calendars are shipped USPS/Priority Mail - please include your US Postal Service mailing address. Calendars are also available at the MSA Office, 7 Noyes Street Place, Augusta. The calendar is produced by the MSA; proceeds benefit the Maine Snowmobile Association. Thank you for supporting the association through your calendar purchase.

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From the President

Andover and anywhere south of CD-1 on ITS 89. My goal this winter is to get to one or all of these places. What/where is on your snowmobile bucket list? The last few years, coastal/southern Maine haven’t had a very long riding season. Luckily, with a relatively short trailer tote to Newport, Skowhegan or Millinocket, you could hit the trails and head north to a deeper snowpack. Last winter, even with Covid protocols, restaurants and hotels were able to provide services to Maine snowmobilers. Was it different, yes, but the experience was still the same, Maine Snowmobiling equals Awesome! Have I gloated enough here? Have I said I think Maine snowmobiling is Awesome enough here? Maybe, but I love Maine Snowmobiling and I love the people who make Maine Snowmobiling happen and I love the people who enjoy Maine Snowmobiling. Now that I’m done gloating about Maine, please plan to attend the Maine Snowmobile Show in Augusta, buy some Super Raffle tickets and get the sled and gear ready to go. Only another month or so before the white stuff is here. Ok let’s head to the New Portland Fair…. it was awesome! The Lexington Highlander’s SC sold raffle tickets and showed the Ski- Doo sled which brought in lots of interest and money to their bank account. Another great event made possible by Maine Snowmobilers. The area VP’s have been busy as well. Jack Lord, Larry & Eileen Lafland, Jim Boyce, Dave Watson, and Matt Stedman went into the membership kit delivery service. They saved us lots of money on postage by delivering many of the boxes to you folks. If you did not receive one, please let us know. Would also like to thank Mark Chinnock, Peter Ford, Bob Flagg and everybody else who helped. The September meeting in Saco was a success. Great food and put on by an awesome club! It was wonderful seeing you all. And by the way if anybody is out for a nature walk on the Cumberland SC trail system and hear a harmonica playing in the woods it’s my old buddy Bill Brazier. He is practicing to be as good as Boston based Richard Salwitz, known as the legendary Magic Dick he is one of the best players in the Country! Keep practicing buddy!! If you’d like to volunteer to help out at the show give us a call so we can sign you up. This event is an all hands on deck and we can use your help. Please call the office if you need anything. If I don’t know the answer I’ll try to find someone who does. I Can’t thank you enough for all you do! Be safe out there, AL Think Snow (and Cold) Mike, MSA President clean, professional, and objective discussion on this subject. Whatever the outcome ends up, the MSA can’t be more appreciative for the decades of landowner support. Each month I try to drum up some sort of info that will help our industry responsibly and economically grow and here’s a topic that falls right in that arena: Available Grants. Most clubs know of the four grants available from the state. (If you don’t, attend the MSA show on Sat, Oct. 23 rd and you’ll go away a professional). USDA has thrown in a twist as of recent with many receiving some sort of aid, but the legwork is a bit more extensive. It’s been an incredible boost though! However, have you checked in with your manufacturers? There is no doubt without them; this sport would be seeing a total different outlook. On some quick research, Ski Doo offers up a program called PASS (Protect, Access, Sustain and Support) www. ski-doo.com/us/en/snow-pass-grant-program. If you haven’t noticed that Ski Doo is riding a high wave at the moment you must clearly have your helmet on backwards. I’m sure they Welcome October to the gateway to winter. There a lots of projects going on, trail widening, new bridges, reroutes and getting Safety Committee Chair Report H ello Friends!

get new people excited about our sport. We all know how awesome it is. That is why we are the ones who need to spread the “Gospel” of snowmobiling in Maine. Give them a map, show them a Super Raffle ticket, tell them about riding to your favorite trailside restau- rant and your favorite scenic overlook. Tell them how nice your sled rides, how quiet it is and how warm the new clothing is without be- ing bulky. Plan a trip to the snowmobile show in Augusta and on the ride home in the car, plan a snowmobiling trip together to introduce them to our favorite winter pastime. Maine snowmobiling is some of, if not the best snow- mobiling east of the Mississippi. We need to spread the word, we need to tell everyone how great snowmobiling in Maine is T his season, the Maine Snowmobiler newspaper will feature different regions of the state with rides, places to stay, interesting venues and people that can make planning a snowmobile trip in Maine easy. We are also looking for guest writers to send in their favorite trips with stories and pictures for all of us to read and see. What better way to “know where to go”. I’ve ridden in a lot of places in Maine but my bucket list includes Bethel, Gilead, Rumford, Mexico, Fryburg, Cliff says we may not see it untill January because of the manufacturer being behind in their production. But, that’s ok it’s a great snowmobile in the 200 beginner class. Two trailers this year! Nitro Trailer from Pittsfield offered to donate to the club’s and MSA a 2022 - 12 foot Hybrid snowmobile trailer a beautiful white enclosed trailer with the drop down rear door an oversized front door and side man door it also has a front crank jack. What a gift! For the last 12 years our generous friends from Alcom in Winslow have come through again and donated another quality Maine built open sled trailer, Alcom/Sno-Pro is one great supporter to the clubs we can’t thank them enough. A $500.00 gift card from the great Kittery Trading Post rounds out the top prizes. Along with more generosity, there are gift cards and certificates from the dealers, motels, and other vendors from all over the state. The raffle is a big money maker for the clubs and a big thank you goes out to all the folks who make it happen. I attended a few events in September. The Lexington Highlanders SC fall chicken barbecue is a tradition, 280 dinners sold! The food is great and the club member’s making it happen are awesome! Sold a few raffle tickets there too! Off to Rockwood, The Blue Ridge Rider’s SC pig roast is a 5-pound weight gain night! The food was incredible the annual auction had some great prizes and it’s always great to see my old friends and make new ones! Ripley is a little club that makes it happen. Their auction brought in lots of cash for trail’s and groomer maintenance. They also had a great raffle sales day. We showed the Polaris/ Ski Doo and Nitro Trailer. A small club with 110% dedication and a great group of true friends! ready to tear into another year of preseason prep. If your one of these people, my hat is off to you. Additionally, the memberships are now starting to make the mailbox boil over. Thanks to all of you for your love and belief of such a great industry for our State. In the State Capitol area, there is not a lot to report at the moment but a huge shout out is in order to Debbie and Kerry Scates of Palermo. They have agreed to listen in on a brainstorming/round table discussion referenced the tabled Sunday Hunting for Landowners (LD-1033) and Approved Parties. MSA being a strong advocate for landowner rights seems fitting to at least be sitting at the table digesting everyone’s thoughts with this. We are trying as we speak to ink in the details of these meetings and will report back after discussions at our directors meetings on the topic. An outcome of these talks is slated to be brought forward sometime in January to the legislature so the timetable is rather quick. Weigh in if you wish. Many discussions of these ideas have surfaced in the past and there are many that hope to have a

would like that to continue. Without trails, that could (and would) be a small issue. Polaris also has a similar program called, with no surprise, “TRAILS”. (Trail development, Responsible riding,Access, Initiatives, Lobbying, and Safety) www.polaris.com/en-us/trails-application. I am sure the other manufacturers and even some outside aftermarket product companies would possibly support the cause as it 100% helps sustain the “big picture”. Now here’s your part… GO GET IT! Why not pump this money to Maine and improve our trails. If you need a letter of support, look me up! On one more front, the steering committee is seeking input for the upcoming editions of the newspaper. We try very hard at “Sharing the Wealth” of Maine, but could use some fresh input from all your clubs, town folk and riders. DON’T HOLD BACK! We know you’re out there from all the past years “showcase rides”. Take us and our audience to your secret snowmobiling paradise. Looking forward to a great season all, See you all at the show! Johnny Monk Heading into fall is also a good time to think about you home safety. Change you smoke alarm and C02 monitor batteries, do you have a fire extinguisher(s)? If you burn wood get your chimney cleaned, how about your oil fur- nace or other heat source, must be ready for a tune up? Make sure you have an escape plan in the event of a fire and a meeting spot when you get outside. Lots to do before winter gets here let’s get it done and do it safe. Ride Safe, AL Lori Hemmerdinger (207) 890-5455 544 Plains Road • Poland, ME 04274 Treasurer@mesnow.com Treasurer’s Report Respectfully Submitted, Lori Hemmerdinger, Treasurer Monthly Income $ 27,523.28 Monthly Expense $ 21,543.91 Net Revenue $ 5,979.37 Checking (9/30/21) $108,641.94 DedicatedAccount (9/30/21) $ 43,299.26 Pay Pal (9/30/21) $ - Special EventsAccount (9/30/21) $ 6,550.04 Credit Line (9/30/21) $ - Building Fund (9/30/21) $ 53,771.68 BrianWass Safety Fund 9/30/21) $ 1,285.01 the equipment back in shape and ready to roll. While you’re doing all this physical work please take the time to be safe. Wear your PPE. It only takes a few seconds to put on a pair of safety glasses, a pair of earplugs a good pair of boots and gloves! Take the time to do these few things and protect your body. While working on your sleds and groomer’s make sure, the equipment is secure if lifted with the proper jacks and blocking. Be aware of pressurized hydraulic systems and charged electrical components. Same at home when getting your sleds and trailers serviced if you do it yourself. October is a good month to check out your clothing and helmet. Maybe you need new a new jacket or snow pants with the MSA show coming up in a few weeks it will be the ideal time to buy new from the many vendors that will be there. I’ve already been asked to do a few safety classes in the area schools, this is a good sign from them to get the message out about snow- mobile safety. IF&W will also have classes available. It’s a good day when we team up with those folks. Last year we had six people die from acci- dents on our trail system. Six too many I say. It’s a tragedy. A sad time that effects all of us. Let’s be safer this year! Be careful and enjoy some of the best trails in New England!

Mike Grass, Jr., 207-368-2316 249 Condon Rd, Plymouth ME 04969 mgrassjr@gmail.com

O ctober is here! Leaves are falling and trail work is beginning in earnest. The Maine Snowmobile Show is coming right up. Now is the time of year, us snowmobilers are getting super excited for the upcoming season. Now is the time for us (Maine snowmobilers) to From the Executive VP & Safety Committee Chair

Alan Swett, 207-872-7282 234 County Rd, Waterville ME 04901 snowtraveler@roadrunner.com Executive VP Report

H ello Snowmobilers! Lets get ready for the return of the MSA Show! There’s been a whole lot of interest from many vendor’s that want to get in and get back to business. I’m sure the customer’s will benefit from all the great deals that will be available. Hope to see you at the show. Lot’s going on at the MSA office. The raffle has some incredible prizes. The 2021 Polaris 850 from our friends at Team Woody’s in Topsham and Ryan from Polaris Industries. A 2022 Ski-Doo Renegade 600 EFI from Moosehead Motorsports in Greenville with added plug jack, tunnel protectors, higher windshield with mirror’s in traditional yellow and black makes it a great prize. We could not get a Z120 this year so we settled for a 2022 - Z200 from Kramer’s Arctic Cat in Sidney.

Steering Committee

John Monk Chairman of Steering Committee

H ello Snowmobilers! Just like clockwork, I have now made contact with 8-10 clubs delivering their membership package and find those incredible behind the scenes workers that are

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corner. All you have to do is take a walk in the woods on any given Sunday morning, in any given town from now until snowfall and you are sure to hear the buzz of chainsaws and the growl of machinery. This folks would be the sounds of hard working volunteers getting the trails ready, building bridges, brushing trails, rerouting and signing. All of this and much more happens each Fall in preparation of the first snowfalls of the season. Followed shortly thereafter by grooming, oh and more signing, more reroutes and let’s not forget talking with landowners, getting permis- sions, meeting new landowners, and there is always equipment maintenance, followed by more signing, brushing and building bridges. Finally getting to that rewarding point where we can reap the fruits of our labor and, yes Folks we ride, that’s right we ride! It might be February but we will ride. These are just the passions of our snow- mobiling Brothers and Sisters and most of us wouldn’t have it any other way, and do it because we love the sport and want to see it thrive. As far as the Trails Committee goes, we have been meeting via Zoom since August. The first order of business has been contacting all of the clubs around the State to find out if there is going to be any major trail Safety AL. Swett: A phone call came in from a Mississippi Combine operator showing interest in snowmobiling.Al said “Come on up, Buddy.” Seriously, folks we had six fatalities last season out of 88,000 registrations. They are mostly in January, when riders are rusty and getting back into riding. Time to check the smoke alarms. First aid kits should be available when doing preseason trail work and have one in the groomers. Steering Committee Chairman-John Monk: LD 280 bill sponsored by MSA. Want to thank Bob and Mary Cortell for speaking for the bill. Their personalized testimony was well received and made a difference. This bill puts the money where it needs to be, on the trails. Club grants have increased from $180 to $210 per mile. Candice at the BPR snowmobile program is doing a great job compiling data, and I hope are sending in memberships. Please make sure you send them in as soon as you get them so everyone that deserves one gets their MSA paper. The office gets calls asking where is my paper and when we check we find the memberships have not been sent in yet. Super raffle tickets are flying out of the office. This is such an easy way for clubs to make some money and not have to invest money to get money. Ask a local business member or the corner store if you can set up a display and sell there. Many are willing to help and all it takes from you is a little time in most cases. You get to keep half the money and send the other half to MSA. Some clubs bring in $1,000 or more to their funds just by selling Super Raffle tickets. This year’s prizes are great and many people want a new sled but can’t find one. Here’s their chance to win one and help out a snowmobile club as well. There’s a lot happening in October and as I write this the MSA Snowmobile Show in Augusta is still a go!! We couldn’t have one last year so the excitement is high this year. There are some new vendors as well as repeat ones that will be there. Come check it out and see what this season could bring. Come say “Hi” to me at the MSAbooth, as I will be there Friday and Saturday. At this point Larry and I also plan to be at the NH Grass drags and Water cross event in Epping, so come see what MSA has to offer. Get out membership renewed, join a club, and get ready for the season! Until November, Stay safe working on those trails! Eileen

changes that could affect the new ITS Trail map, so that we can produce the most accurate map possible. By the time you read this paper the new ITS Map will be printed and ready for distribution. You can get these maps by contacting the MSA office or getting in touch with your local club who should be able to help you. Better yet the best way to pick up a map is to come to the 2021 MSASnowmobile Show at the Civic Center in Augusta, October 22 nd ,2 3rd and 24 th , Like us on Facebook for more info, there will be plenty of maps there along with a host of other cool stuff. Speaking of the Snowmobile Show, we will be holding our annual October Trails Workshop right there at the Civic Cen- ter Saturday the 23 rd at 9:00 AM. The work- shop usually runs until noon.

Trails Committee Chair Report

MSA CLUBS:

To Order Needed ITS & JCT SIGNS Contact Mike Grass Sr. MSA Trails Committee 252 Condon Rd, Plymouth, ME 04969 207-368-4914 home 207-745-2745 cell Grasslands252@gmail.com

Mark Chinnock,Trails Committee Chair 207-754-9874 435 Poland Corner Rd, Poland ME 04274 napadude66@hotmail.com Some of the other things we will be doing this fall is Regional Trail Coordinator Map- ping Meetings and Regional Trails Work- shops and of course waiting for rideable snow so that we can do the other part of our job. Well that’s about all I have for now folks, and remember if you have any questions, issues, or comments or just want to talk about snowmobiling, please give me a call, message or email. I would love to hear from you. Till next time, thank you. Mark Director’s Meeting 567- Saco Pathfinders - Saco, Maine - Secretary’s Report - September 21,2021 A t 7:04 PM President Mike Grass Jr. called the meeting to order. Pledge of allegiance. Secretary’s Report posted on web page, no action taken. Treasurer’s report. Read and placed on file at the office. President’s Comments- Mike Grass Jr.: Around the room introductions. V.P. Eastern Region- Eileen Lafland: Things are winding up. At the Eastern Regional meeting in Holden, were fortunate enough to have a dealer bring four sleds, one from each manufacturer. This stirred a lot of interest, people were driving by and stopping. Clubs are doing reroutes. Working really hard on the 395 extension reroute. knows what clubs are doing for grooming, like how many days, hours, how the money is being used. Looking forward to talking to people at the MSAbooth at the New Hampshire grass drags in Fremont N.H. October 8-10. See you there. Old Business: Super Raffle tickets are selling awesome. Snowmobile show struggling with enough vendor space, but making it work. To Order Club Trail Signage Candice Pinkham, DACF/Snowmobile Program 207-287-4957 Office 207-878-8111 Fax Candice.M.Pinkham@maine.gov H ello Everyone, Well the fairs are in full swing, the leaves are changing and nightly frost warnings all across the state. That can only mean one thing, that’s right snowmobiling is right around the

The Snowmobile Advisory Council steers the Capital Equipment funding to the applicants that rank highest in score, getting the grooming equipment where it is needed most. The projected budget will double from $500K to a million, all because of the LD280. This will put newer equipment on the trails. The small clubs work really hard for their funding. The Coastal Region really shows their enthusiasm for this sport. Preparing the trails by signing and brushing, whether they get any snow or a short three-week season, these clubs really show their love for the sport. MSA is staying neutral with the Sunday hunting bill. During hunting season a lot of clubs do their trail work on Sundays, but we feel we shouldn’t tell the landowner what they can and can’t do, which could compromise our privilege to use a trail on their land. MSA is looking for representation at the committee meetings. If interested contact John. Hall of Fame-Beth Bowie: Reaching out for volunteers for this committee. Can’t wait to see your nominations, they do carry over.

Most clubs’ have had the first meetings of the season and schedules of events are being set. If you have not been contacted yet, do not wait, reach out and see what you can do to lend a hand. Clubs and their dedicated membership are what make it all happen, without them we cannot continue to ride. Clubs all around the County are gearing up for this winter and hoping for a bit longer winter than last season provided, but they cannot do it alone. Every year those who have helped are getting older and there is always more work to be done. Don’t be afraid to step up. If you are not quite sure how you may fit it in to the club, just be up front & ask. Every club need all sorts of help, and you may just have the skills they need. As a club, share your success and challenges with the surrounding clubs, feed off each other and what we can learn from or leverage from others will make the whole even better. If you have a question, problem, concern, or idea on snowmobiling in “The County”, get in touch with me. You can contact me at the phone # or email below. I look forward to meeting as many folks who help drive snowmobiling in the Northern Region as possible, you are a hard- working crew and should be proud of the jobs you do. Matt Stedman New Business: updating our website. The new and improved site will be spectacular. Will be ready in 4-5 weeks. Will have space for more pictures and events. So send them in. Next meeting October 19 at SAM in Augusta 6:30 no meal. November - Glenburn Annual President’s night. December - Waterville Elks Club Raffle drawing January - Western region TBD February - Eastern region Jo Mary March - Northern region Shin Pond Annual meeting Jeff’s catering in Brewer 50/50 drawing Bill Brazier won Pot of Gold -Shirley Bog Hooters unclaimed Adjourned 8:03 Respectfully submitted, Brad Barker, Secretary.

Attended recent events with great camaraderie. Lexington chicken BBQ and Big Woods Grass Drags. Executive Vice President-Al Swett: Appreciate the good attendance tonight. Attended the Blue Ridge Riders Annual Pig Roast, it was awesome. Their 50/50 was almost $2,100. New Portland World’s Fair sold $1,100.00 worth of tickets. Raffle tickets are going like wildfire; it’s because of those sleds. Will be interviewing an office applicant tomorrow night. V.P. Coastal Region-Dave Watson: Thank you extended to the kitchen help, nice job! This clubhouse, Saco Pathfinders was built 49 years ago! Brad B. has a Coastal ride from ITS 89 North to the Canadian Boarder penciled in this season.

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Matt Stedman 207-557-1921 (call or text)

Eileen Lafland, 207-843-7813 PO Box 733, Holden ME 04429 llafland@midmaine.com H ere it is October and in just a few months, hopefully we will be enjoying what we all look forward to: frozen ground and lots and lots of snow covering it. The entire state is due for snow cover everywhere so let’s hope it happens this year. The excitement for it sure is high and people are looking to ride and get out of the house. Larry and I spent four days riding around the Eastern region delivering as many club pack- ets as we could. Thanks so much to Eastern regional directors Craig L., Gary D., John M. and Larry L. for assisting with this. Many, many thanks also to Ed R., Barry R., and Mike G. for also taking and delivering these. With 70 plus clubs in my region, I couldn’t have done it with- out all the help. It was great to talk snowmobil- ing with so many club people as it reinforced that people are eagerly waiting for the season to begin. By now all clubs should have all that info

PO Box 621, Ashland ME 04732 Stedman.matt@jdirving.com

H ello fellow snowmobilers, Are you all ready to go snowmobiling? The leaves are changing, and we’ve had at least one morning in the 30-degree range here in the County. A sure sign that snowmobile season is coming at us at a rapid pace. Also, the MSA snowmobile show is right around the corner, so we all get a chance to check out sleds, groomers, trailers, gear & accessories. I hope to see you there. Clubs have been hard at work all summer behind the scenes raising funds, talking with landowners, doing machine maintenance, filling out grant forms and the list goes on.

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safe and make notes about signage for the new trails and detours around logging areas. Now I need to ask for something from the clubs that will help us moving forward. Almost all clubs give us a post office box as an address, which is fine. We also need a physical address so we can deliver the boxes we give out at the beginning of the season. These boxes contain the paperwork for the upcoming season and cost us quite a bit in postage. There are 59 clubs in the Central region, the postage to mail them would be in access of $880.00 and after the first of the month there is supposed to be an increase in postage rates again. This will also be a help if you need extra tickets or posters delivered during the season. The physical address can be a club member, Town Hall, or a supporting business. Thank you for your help. I need for everyone to know I am here and will help in any way I can. You can call or e-mail me at any time. I check my e-mails in the morning and again in the afternoon. Keep Smiling, Be Safe Jack Lord

James Boyce, 207-265-6512 1168 Fosterhill Road • Freeman ME 04983 Jboyce1168@gmail.com

Jack Lord Home: (207) 672-3915 Cell: 207-717-7131 Email: jacklord5256@gmail.com

David Watson, 207-205-1558 412 Roberts Ridge Rd East Waterboro ME 04030 dwatson6841@gmail.com

H ere we are in October the leaves are changing and that means one thing it’s time to get ready for the season. I see a lot of clubs already out doing trail work and getting equipment in shape for another great season. But what I would like to talk about is new trails or reroutes. A lot of clubs here in the western region are faced with these problems. It might be new landowners, people building new houses or garages on their property. Yes, their property. With that being said it doesn’t matter if you have been riding on the same trail for the last 20 or so years times are changing and so are landowners. The clubs have been working hard to get you from point A to point B. When I say clubs, it’s the same handful of volunteers and I thank you all. So while riding this year when a trail has changed there is a reason behind it. Respect the landowners and the clubs hard work. Stay on the marked trail not doing this puts a lot of pressure on the clubs with upset landowners. I would suggest to all that ride reach out to your local club to see what has changed and what you can help with. Remember we are all volunteers be respectful to clubs and landowners. Don’t forget the Snowmobile show October 22-24 at the Augusta Civic Center hope to see you there. Until next month, THINK SNOW and ENJOY THE RIDE AND BE SAFE, Jim G&S Tree Farms, (207) 947-9873 Hammond Street Citgo, (207) 942-3927 Hersey Eyecare, (207) 848-5220 JL Landscape, Inc, (207) 949-0582 Leadbetter Quick Stop, (207) 299-6166 McLaughlin Seafood, (207) 942-7811 Multi Management Group, (207) 990-2099 Northland Services Inc Stable Properties Inc, (207) 745-5518 TBA Inc, (207) 262-1053 Thibodeau’s Lawn Care, LLC, (207) 735-6662 Triathlete Sports, (207) 990-2013 Union Street Citgo, (207) 947-1677 Varney Agency, (207) 947-8637 Widgeon Properties, LLC, (207) 592-8883 BASS HARBOR Gordius Garage, (207) 244-3122 BATH Barrows Cove Properties LLC, dba Rockwood Rentals, (207) 751-4125 Plant’s Seafood, (207) 841-5565 Tax Wise Financial Services, LLC, (207) 386-1040 BEDDINGTON M&N Operating Co, (207) 650-4085 BEDFORD, MA Extreme Landscaping, (781) 718-3162 BELFAST 53 Allenwood Road, (207) 322-9964 Benner’s Auto Service, (207) 338-4410 Bryant Property Management, (207) 322-2847 Coastal Power Sports LLC, (207) 323-3801 Colburns Shoe Store, (207) 338-1934 Edward Jones, (207) 660-5074 Flagg’s Hydraulics, (207) 322-6518 Grindle & Son Firewood, (207) 322-1452 Home Supply Center, (207) 338-1094 Jim’s Burner Service, Inc, (207) 338-4207 MAC Electric Morrill Millworks, (207) 930-5236 Small’s Logging, (207) 338-6334 Sorrentino Landscape Inc, (207) 557-9423 Stone Crest, (207) 323-3217 Total Property Care, (207) 338-6917 Young’s Lobster Pound, (207) 338-1160 BELGRADE Central Maine Powersports, (207) 689-2345 David Stevens Excavation, (207) 314-0314 Fortier Agency/State Farm Insurance, (207) 873-1101 Hammond Lumber Co, (207) 495-3303 Kevin E Hawes Construction, (207) 595-3412

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It’s 64 degrees which makes it hard to think about snow, but it’s coming. So, let’s look at what needs to be done to get the trails ready for our winter fun. Remember to work

L eaves changing, temps all over the place 80 then 40 then 65 degrees as I write this. When you read this article leaves will be off the trees, temps will be 30’s 40’s & 50’s . Snow will hit in the high elevations. Trick or Treat Happy Halloween!!!! All across the state clubs are in high gear getting ready for...... SNOW!!!!!!! The Coastal region held the September Directors meeting, Thank you to the Saco Pathfinders for hosting and providing excellent food. For 49 years they have been maintaining trails, supporting our sport, GREAT JOB CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Clubs like this across the state are why the MSA is here. I’m doing the dance.... I also heard from Mother Nature she said it’s going to be a Beautiful Snowy Winter across the state!! Until next month be safe, keep on dancing!! Dave

CLUB MEMBERS Once grooming begins SUBMIT YOUR TRAIL REPORTS TO: MSA@MESNOW.COM Please include your name and club affiliation

ABBOT Abbot Trailside Lodging, (207) 876-6140 Balsam Woods Campground, (207) 876-2731 Nelson-Sylvain Distributors, (207) 876-4272 Tim Knowlton Carpentry ALBION Albion Mini Mart, (207) 437-3434 Central Maine Pharmacy, (207) 437-7777

Page Property Maintenance, (207) 227-1472 Rafford Boys, LLC, (207) 554-0823 Rafford Bridges, (207) 435-2024

MSA Business Members Support Maine’s Snowmobile Trails Thank them by using their services

Rotating Technologies, (518) 384-1123 Swanton Lawn Care, (603) 231-9036 The Sign Shed, (207) 435-6476 ATHENS Cedar Mill Farm & Cabins, (207) 654-2195 Landlubbers, (207) 654-2300 Linkletter & Sons Inc, (207) 654-2301 ATKINSON Advanced Power Sports, (207) 343-1975 Doore Energy EverGreen Auto Salvage, (207) 564-2548 JD Brawn Inc - Snow’s Saw Shop Pleasant River Guide Service and Lodge, (207) 564-0760 Sherman Coachworks, (207) 564-3113 AUBURN Benner & Son Landscaping, (207) 782-4920 Center Street Auto Service, (207) 784-2559 Central Maine Powersports, (207) 689-2345 Dubois Realty Group, (207) 344-3230 Eastern Fire, (207) 784-1507 Electrical Systems Of Maine, Inc, (207) 783-7126 Gee & Bee Sporting Goods, (207) 784-4933 Jim Hart & Son Home Improvement Inc, (207) 576-3348 Kristi’s Café, (207) 577-6408 Lake City Auto Larrabee Farm, LLC, (207) 753-0831 Mac’s Grill, (207) 783-6885 NAPAAuto Parts, (207) 786-2220 Pat’s Pizza Pat’s Pizza of Auburn, (207) 784-8221 Payroll Management Inc, (207) 783-6880 Poisson & Sons Auto Care Inc, (207) 782-9144 Shawn Landry Wheeler’s Market, (207) 786-2741 Zando Enterprises AUGUSTA Advanced Industrial Solutions, (207) 623-9599 Neighborhood Redemption Center, (207) 626-0032 One Over Two Masonry Inc, (207) 441-8483 BAILEY ISLAND Sea Escape Cottages & Charters, (207) 833-5531 BAILEYVILLE M&N Operating Co, P-Town Storage, (207) 427-3259 BANGOR ABM Mechanical, Inc, (207) 992-9250 Allstate Insurance, (207) 990-5008

Dow’s General Store, (207) 437-1101 Maine US 202 General, (207) 437-2222 Rogers Racing Metal Fab & Automotive, (207) 737-9834 Spaulding Sales & Service, (207) 437-1094 ALEXANDER Lord Well Drilling, (207) 454-2612 PCT Communications, (207) 454-2174 ALFRED Violette’s Sealcoating, (207) 247-4963 ALLAGASH Allagash Adventures

Mainely Power Sports, (207) 453-7278 Maple Leaf Self Storage, (207) 495-2191 Outback Auto, (207) 649-8874 BELMONT Sled Tech, (207) 691-4927 BENEDICTA Benedicta Grain Co LLC, (207) 267-0403 Chris Downs Computer Room, (207) 217-2534 Coffee News, (207) 365-7209 Custom Welding Frank’s Mountain View Lodge, (207) 365-4316 Greater Houlton Chamber of Commerce, (207) 532-4216 Oak Creek Smokery, (207) 999-9008 REV Limit Repair, (207) 261-1022 Robert Robinson Trucking Inc, (207) 631-9771 Taylor’s Katahdin View Gateway Shell, LLC, (207) 365-4856 BENTON Dixon’s Country Market BERNARD Charles Dillon, F/V Jana D, (207) 244-7089 BETHEL Barker Mountain Bikes, LLC, (207) 824-0100 Boulder Construction, (508) 274-3938 Carver’s Woodworking Inc, (207) 215-5326 Cross Excavation, (207) 890-1954 Good Food Store, (207) 824-3754 John Marotta Construction Corp, (508) 274-3938 Lowell’s Saw Shop, (207) 824-2811 Western Maine Supply Co, (207) 824-2139 BIDDEFORD Pierson’s Nursery, (207) 499-2912 Taylor Rental, (207) 282-5104 BINGHAM 201 Power Sports, (207) 672-3773 201 Power Sports, (207) 672-3773 Baker House Bed & Breakfast, (207) 779-6209 Bingham General Store, (207) 672-5547 Bingham Motor Inn, (207) 672-4135 Gateway Recreation & Lodging, (207) 672-9395 Jimmy’s Market, (207) 672-5528 Jimmy’s SNS, (207) 672-5528 Lavallee’s Garage, (207) 672-4951 North Country Rivers, (207) 672-4814 Pine Grove Lodge and Cabins, (207) 672-4011 Tracey’s Variety Inc, (207) 672-4496 Valley View Pizza and Sub Market, (207) 672-4422 BINGHAM/MOSCOW Foran’s Lawn Care, (207) 399-5510 New England Field Services, (207) 399-3615

Allagash Woods Products, (207) 398-4115 Chamberlain’s Market, (207) 398-3259 DMA Redemption, (207) 316-5207 Moosetown Auto, (207) 398-2885

Norstate FCU, (207) 728-7555 Syl-Ver Logging, (207) 398-3158 The Jake “Break” Snack Bar Triple M Trucking ALNA Ames Supply, (207) 380-7760

Coastal Climate Control, (207) 882-6481 Downeast Landscaping, Inc, (207) 882-9663 W Shorey Carpentry, (207) 882-6106 ALTON Alton Grocery, (207) 394-4572 ANDOVER DA Builders Inc, (207) 890-2389 Mills Market, (207) 392-3061 Mark Costa Carpentry LLC, (207) 357-3541 Steve Swasey, Inc, (207) 392-3556 Ware-Butler Building Supply, (336) 708-4637 ANSON-NORTH ANSON Bodwell Gurecki Electric, (207) 251-3252 D Jewett Property Services, (207) 423-9926 ASHLAND Acadia Federal Credit Union, (207) 834-6167 Al’s Sunoco, (207) 540-4019 Art’s Appliance, (207) 435-4151 BW Investments, LLC, (207) 227-1649 DDR, (207) 435-6782 Driscoll Diesel, (207) 435-4599 Fred’s Auto Repair & Service, (207) 435-6011 Joe’s Service & Repair, (207) 435-6475 MTC /ALS Sunoco, (207) 551-7180 Northern Maine Diesel, (207) 551-0634 P&T Guide Service, (207) 551-5701 201 Power Sports, (207) 672-3773 Casey’s Market, (207) 696-8829 Diggin Riggin, (207) 431-8442 ARUNDEL

Bagley & Bragdon PA, (207) 942-3728 Bangor Motor Sports, (207) 940-4444 Broadway Dunkin Donuts, (207) 852-3802 Central Maine Powersports, (207) 689-2345 Coops LLC, (207) 945-9001 Dysart’s Service Dysart’s Service Center Fred Martin Carpentry, (207) 944-3606 Freightliner of Maine, Inc, (207) 945-6451

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MSA Business Members Support Maine’s Snowmobile Trails Thank them by using their services

Lilies Floral and Garden, (207) 655-5459 Paul’s Boutique Nursery, (207) 210-1993 Randy’s Towing & Fabrication, (207) 831-1060 Sunset Variety, (207) 655-3131 Trashman, LLC, (207) 627-7772 CASWELL Gilles Michaud Farms, (207) 325-4125 Hometown Fuels, (207) 325-4634 P&E Distributors, (207) 868-5046 Parents Country Store, (207) 325-4182 Poitras Service, (207) 325-4259 Rendezvous Restaurant Strategic Maintenance Solutions, (207) 899-4314 CHESTERVILLE Chesterville Corner Store, (207) 778-9111 Dutch Gap Auto, (207) 778-4073 Pine Tree Lumber, (207) 645-2072 CHINA Ferris Music, (207) 649-0662 KC’s Auto CLIFTON Clifton General Store, (207) 843-5968 Peavey Manufacturing Co, (207) 991-1092 Franklin Vending Service, (207) 949-4850 Thibodeau Seal Coating, (207) 991-1275 Twisted Wrench, (207) 974-6498 Whitney’s Family Supermarket, (207) 285-7500 CORNISH Bad Frog Budz, (207) 793-0002 Boston Promotions, (978) 502-8986 Clear Advantage LLC, (207) 232-2891 Cornish Hardware Inc, (207) 625-8838 Cornish Market & Variety Fairgrounds Pizza & Pub, (207) 625-9253 Hometown Builders, (207) 793-4730 O’Brien & Father LLC Shawn Lajoie Construction, (207) 790-7917 David Lee Construction, (207) 454-0097 Donovan Construction, (207) 214-6046 Eastern Mass Pest Control, (508) 274-8066 CROSS LAKE 180 Seal Coating, (207) 691-9300 St. Peter’s Country Store, (207) 834-5625 CUMBERLAND East Financial Management, (413) 427-4429 Nash Earthworks LLC, (207) 415-1900 New England Speciality Stone, (207) 489-9266 DALLAS PLANTATION Sparky’s Garage, (207) 864-5900 DAMARISCOTTA Cheney Insurance, (207) 563-3435 Clark Auto Parts NAPA Hammond Lumber Co, (207) 563-1200 Hancock Lumber, (207) 563-3181 LR French Inc Newcastle Realty, (207) 563-1003 Paul Garber Residential Building Contractor, (207) 350-0083 DANFORTH Dave’s Hardware, (207) 448-7215 Davis Forestry Products Gillis Fuel LLC, (207) 448-2218 Greenland Cove Cabins, (207) 448-7739 Knights Yankee Grocer, (207) 448-2461 Machias Savings Bank Town of Danforth, (207) 448-2321 Wilderness Escape Outfitters, (207) 448-3238 DANVERS, MA The Trailer Shop, (978) 750-6799 Bernie VanKnowe & Son Plumbing & Heating, (978) 777-4614 DAYTON Andy’s Agway, (207) 282-2998 DEDHAM Mark Holyoke Carpentry, (207) 951-4318 DENMARK Beacon Telecom, (781) 329-1521 Jimbob’s General Store, (207) 357-7400 Khiel Logging and Excavation, (207) 452-2157 Stacy’s Service Center, (207) 452-2266 DETROIT 420 Delivers LLC, (207) 420-1290 The Local Gear, (207) 625-9400 WL Sturgeon, Inc, (207) 625-8616 CRAWFORD Town of Clifton, (207) 843-0709 Tread’s Garage, (207) 843-6126 CLINTON A-Z Technical, Inc, (207) 877-3258 CORINNA Pet Motel, (207) 278-2800 CORINTH

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Carrier’s Mainely Lobster, (207) 469-1011 Coastal Marine Survey, (207) 469-5908 Cool Hand Luke Firearms, (207) 735-6428 Ed’s Automotive, (207) 469-7554 Fort Knox Park Inn Gene Bass Cash Fuel, (207) 469-2373 Glenn’s Place Gray’s Lawn Care, (207) 991-1995 John R Crooker Agency, (207) 469-3152 M&N Operating Company, (207) 737-8249 MacLeods Restaurant, (207) 469-3963 Mitchell-Tweedie Inc, (207) 469-3177 Orcutt Builders Inc, (207) 469-6207 Outback Towing - Tire & Lube, (207) 469-3700 Pyramid Counseling Services, (207) 667-9101 Roland Grindle Insurance Agency, (207) 469-3623 RW Builders, (207) 469-2011 The Bucksport Enterprise, (207) 469-6722 Two Rivers Realty, LLC, (207) 469-9930 Wardwell Construction, (207) 469-7000 West Side Auto Sales, (207) 469-3888 Wight’s Orchard, (207) 469-3773 BURNHAM McMann’s Service Center, (207) 487-5079 BUXTON Buxton Mini Mart, (207) 929-8877 KVM Inc, (207) 229-2647 Maine-ly Batteries Inc, (207) 929-5694 Rick Emery & Sons Electric, (207) 807-1907 Rita B Offshore Fishing, (207) 651-8874 BYRON Coos Canyon Campground & Cabins, (207) 364-3880 Calais Motor Inn, (207) 454-7111 International Motel, (207) 454-7515 Pratt Chevrolet Buick GMC, (207) 454-0600 CANAAN Canaan Self Storage, (207) 474-3953 CANTON Langtown Outfitters & Guide Service, CARATUNK Maine Outdoor Sports, (207) 672-4469 The Sterling Inn, (207) 672-3333 CARIBOU Aroostook Savings & Loan, (207) 498-8726 Beauregard Equipment, (207) 498-3196 Bechard’s Grill, (207) 496-3400 C&J Service Center, (207) 328-7645 Caribou Cabins Caribou Freshies, (207) 227-5718 Caribou Snowmobile Storage, (207) 498-3508 County Abatement, (207) 498-2709 DoDo’s Market, (207) 496-0341 Gagnon’s Auto & RV Sales, (207) 493-3358 Gary’s Yamaha, (207) 498-2549 Griffeth Ford Lincoln Mercury, (207) 496-3111 Jepson Financial Advisors, (207) 492-2222 Long Island Fisheries, (207) 790-2227 Norstate Federal Credit Union, (207) 728-7555 Oppure Oil, LLC, (800) 359-4802 Pat’s Automotive, (207) 496-8111 Peterson’s Portable Toilets, Plourde & Plourde Inc, (207) 496-3211 Plourde Furniture, (207) 227-7991 RE/MAX North Realty, (207) 551-9257 RL Todd RLW Management, Inc, (207) 498-3097 Russell’s Motel, (207) 498-2567 Sign-Tech, (207) 492-1248 Soderberg Construction, (207) 498-6300 SW Collins, (207) 496-6723 The County Federal Credit Union, The Par & Grill Restaurant, (207) 492-0988 TWWillard Inc United Insurance Kieffer Agency, (207) 496-3661 Wardwell’s Service, Inc, (207) 496-6431 CARMEL Back in the day Antique Mall, (207) 299-5828 Bangor Paint & Wallpaper, (207) 942-9500 Bangor Truck & Trailer, (207) 947-0778 CA Newcomb and Sons, (207) 848-2795 Carmel Electric, (207) 852-9305 Complete Property Solutions, (207) 356-5331 Cowboy’s Cash Fuel, (207) 735-5209 Devlin Performance DW Leavitt Construction, (207) 852-7450 Etna Village Variety, (207) 269-2600 Hand’s General Contracting, (207) 848-2324 Hank’s Repair, (207) 848-5118 Hermon Motor Co, (207) 848-3531 Hickory Dickory Decks, (207) 852-4488 Jamison Tile, (207) 852-8453 Leonard Automotive, (207) 949-4319 Potter’s Transmission Inc, (207) 848-7568 Quality Carpentry, (207) 570-3335 R&M Painting, (207) 944-3509 Rick’s Mini Mart, (207) 848-3624 Sinclair Auto & Towing Center (AAA), (207) 848-5052 Stepping Stone Farm, (207) 848-5310 Superior Fence, (207) 478-2210 Coos Canyon Cottage #8, (207) 933-4708 Ellis Cabinet & Millwork, (781) 826-3680 Mountain Stream Electric, (207) 364-9922 The Bateman Camps, (207) 364-7938 CALAIS Calais Ace Homecenter, (207) 454-2309

Valley Auto Parts, (207) 672-4040 BLAINE Scovil Building Supply Inc, (207) 425-3192 BLANCHARD Gary Killam Builders, (207) 997-9653 BOOTHBAY Northern Lights Electric Inc, (207) 633-5210 BOWDOIN Bowdoin Town Store, (207) 666-8118 Butcher Boys Deer Cutting, (207) 212-3146 Clint L Cote Forestry, (207) 666-3809 Cote’s Transmission JL Custom Fab, (207) 666-5800 Mid-Coast Growers, (207) 666-5821 Rocky Ridge Orchard, (207) 666-3658 Roy’s Tire & Auto Sales Inc, (207) 666-8271 Thomas Davis Homebuilders, (207) 666-8424 West Enterprises, (207) 607-3915 BOWDOINHAM Banana Banners, (207) 666-3951 Bob Anair’s Auto Sales & Service Inc, (207) 737-8034 Bowdoinham Country Store, (207) 666-5571 Colonial Hardwoods, (207) 666-3069 Exit 43 Quikstop, (207) 737-2626 Main Street Fuel/K&G Auto, (207) 737-4401 NAPAAuto Parts Richmond, (207) 737-8545 O’Farrell Energy, (207) 844-7800 Picture Perfect Landscapes, (207) 666-1095 Richmond Farm & Home Supply, (207) 737-4502 Ridge Road Landscaping, (207) 666-3691 Jim’s Klassic Klunkers, (207) 737-7058 M&N Operating Co, (207) 650-4085 Bradford Self Storage, (207) 327-2182 Masons Touch LLC, (860) 213-1111 Windy Knoll Farm Inc, (207) 717-7000 BRADLEY Climo Electric PS Currier & Son Construction Inc, (207) 827-5797 BREWER Bradstreet Lawn & Garden, (207) 989-8676 Carefree Window & Siding Co Inc, (207) 989-4260 Chris Downs Computer Room, (207) 217-2534 Cowan’s Service Station Inc, (207) 989-5330 Lindsco Equipment, (207) 989-1441 M&N Operating Co, (207) 650-4085 Mike Nelligan Construction, (207) 299-8910 Smile Docs Twin City Tile, (207) 478-8834 Twin City Tire & Service, (207) 989-8473 Urquharts Machine & Fuel Sales, (207) 735-6092 BRIDGTON Brill Lumber, (207) 647-3776 Campfire Grill, (207) 803-2255 Chalmers Insurance Group, (207) 647-3311 Dirty Bristles Chimney Sweep Inc, (207) 803-8195 Gregory Fox Hayes True Value Hardware & Rental, (207) 647-3342 JP Gallinari Electric, (207) 647-9435 Knight’s Recreational, (207) 831-0189 Long Lake Marina, (207) 643-3159 Macdonald Motors, Inc, (207) 647-3304 Main Eco Homes LLC, (207) 647-3883 Pleasant View Too, B&B, (207) 647-9578 Portland Street Auto & Body, (207) 647-8134 Ruby Food, (207) 647-8890 The Little Mountain Store, (207) 647-2242 BRISTOL Bottom Line, (207) 563-5313 D&M Marine Inc, (207) 563-2490 JM Reilly Well Drilling, (207) 563-3930 M&M Foster Inc, (207) 380-4217 Ronald Pendleton Inc, (207) 677-2765 BROWNFIELD Frost Mountain Yurts, (802) 233-7010 Beech Ridge Camps, (207) 965-8819 Custom Cordage Inc, (207) 832-0569 Eastern Maine Shooting Supplies Inc, (207) 942-8808 Katahdin Storage, (978) 836-0361 Maine Alternative Solutions Inc, (207) 943-9077 Tex Tech Industries, Inc, Tough Nickel Bistro, (207) 965-7800 Trailside Performance, (207) 873-2366 Vacationland Realty, (207) 745-4522 Wildwoods Trailside Cabins & Restaurant, (207) 965-0000 BROWNVILLE JUNCTION Tough Nickel Bistro, (207) 852-6624 BRUNSWICK BRP Inc Outdoor Power, (207) 725-4621 Chad Little Power Equipment, (207) 729-6716 Harbor Digital Systems R.J. Enterprises, (207) 373-0344 BUCKFIELD Bessey Insurance LLC, (207) 336-2333 Buckfield Mall, (207) 336-2656 Sugar Shack Café BROWNVILLE River’s Edge Realty, (207) 841-9805 River’s Edge Realty, (207) 841-9805 Temple Well Service, (207) 841-3956 Three Robbers Pub, (207) 666-1197 Six Rivers NEMBA BRADFORD

Daigle Oil Company, (207) 834-5027 Devoe Construction, (207) 436-4070 Eagle Lake Inn Fish River Lodge, (207) 468-8841 GP Construction, Inc, (207) 444-3437 Old Mill Marina, Overlook Motel & Lakeside Cottages, (207) 444-4535 Pond Brook Cabins, R&M Country Store, (207) 444-5289 Raymond Construction Inc Winterville Plantation EAST MACHIAS Eastmill Federal Credit Union, (207) 746-3428 Ellis Family Market Shop n Save, (207) 746-5019 Gail’s Gentle Grooming, (207) 746-7241 Hamlet Pub, (207) 746-5200 NAPAAuto Parts/Coastal Auto Parts, (207) 746-5204 Stanley’s Auto Center LLC Upstream Tattoo Studio LLC, (207) 447-8807 EAST WATERBORO Abbott’s Power Equipment Inc, (207) 247-5278 Blast from the Past Lakeside Market Inc, (207) 247-8440 RSD Graphics, (207) 247-6430 EASTON Scott Ackley Services, (207) 263-5880 SWF & Son Lobster Co, (207) 259-0988 EAST MILLINOCKET Calvary Temple Assembly, (207) 746-5274 Carl’s Auto Parts Inc, (207) 794-6778 Crandall’s Hardware, (207) 746-5722 B&F Road Service-Truck/Trailer Service, (207) 974-7696 Maine Asphalt Surfacing Co Inc, (207) 745-3952 Peavey Manufacturing Co, (207) 843-7861 The Eddington Store, (207) 843-7155 EDGECOMB Baywood Builders, Inc, (207) 462-6255 ELLSWORTH BLAuto Service, (207) 460-2422 Brown’s Communications, Inc, (207) 667-2254 Coastal Interiors, (207) 667-7166 Complete Tire Service, (207) 667-5344 Consumers Fuel Company, (207) 338-2000 Ellsworth Marketplace Friend & Friend Inc, (207) 667-4688 High Street Barber Shop, (207) 667-0490 Main Street Auto Care, (207) 667-6068 MMP Services, (207) 812-5944 Sargent Real Estate, (207) 667-2144 Wallace Moving & Storage, (207) 460-6076 EMBDEN Ernie Falcone Allied Realty, (207) 612-1488 Frost Cedar Products, Inc, (207) 566-5912 Stevens Electric, (207) 399-6638 Taylor’s Drug Store, (207) 696-3935 The Works-Builder/Contractor-George Yodice, (207) 578-8247 ENFIELD The Pizza Grill at Barnes Brook Golf Course, (207) 732-3006 ETNA Electrify Maine, Inc., (207) 852-7547 EUSTIS Tea Pond Lodge & Cabins, (207) 670-3009 Trails End Steakhouse & Pub, (207) 246-7511 EXETER Circle-D-Spray Foam Inc, (207) 461-3686 Exeter Agri Energy, (207) 379-2963 Exeter Country Store, (207) 379-2044 Fettinger Fuels, (207) 379-3320 Perkco Supply, (207) 379-2900 Scott Eastman Construction, (207) 379-3600 Stonyvale Inc, (207) 379-2963 EXETER, NH Northeast Lantern FAIRFIELD Casey’s Redemption, (207) 453-6808 Hinckley General Store, (207) 453-9812 L.N. Violette Co, Inc, (207) 453-9323 Mainely Power Sports, (207) 616-0605 FALMOUTH C&E Earthworks, (207) 615-1802 Keniston’s Motor Sports, (207) 878-5776 M&N Operating Co, (207) 650-4085 Southpaw Sign Studio, (207) 878-0678 Wilshore Farm, (207) 776-8812 FARMINGTON Cushing Motorsports, (207) 778-4206 Farmington D, (207) 778-6880 Harris Real Estate & Auctions, (207) 779-9000 Home Auto Group Farmington Ford-Franklin Chrysler, (207) 778-3334 Mount Blue Motel LLC dba Colonial Valley Motel, (207) 778-6004 Boondock’s Grille, (207) 472-6074 Brent Flewelling, Inc, (207) 488-5031 Bruce Flewelling Inc, (207) 488-6188 Carter Farms Inc, (207) 488-2211 Country Farms Market Dan Ferris Inc, (207) 488-6089 Northeast Tree Harvesting, (207) 316-3356 One Stop, (207) 488-6100 The Maple Moose EBEEMEE Tough Nickel Bistro, (207) 852-6624 EDDINGTON Casey Cote, Realtor DK Enterprises, Inc Moose Creek Lodge Mountain View Adventures Northwoods Concrete Pines Market, (207) 246-4221 Rustler’s Steakhouse, (207) 892-8808

Detroit Motors, (207) 257-2629 Friend Properties, (207) 944-1162 Hartley’s, (207) 368-5751 Hopkins Paving LLC, (207) 573-1716 Huff Powersports, (207) 487-3338 JM Builders LLC, (207) 341-1797 Philbrick Enterprise, (207) 487-2400 S&G Construction, (207) 487-6674 Scott’s Car Care, (207) 368-2531 Somatex Inc, (207) 487-6141 The Maine Store, (207) 257-2092 United Ag & Turf NE, (207) 453-7131 DEXTER

Lane’s Collision Center, (207) 278-2435 Woody’s Performance, (207) 729-1177 Wyman Construction, (207) 924-5902 DIXFIELD Blouin’s Automotive, (207) 562-4921 C Gray Trans, (207) 232-6377 Coulthard’s Pools & Spas, (207) 364-7665 Ellis Variety, (207) 562-8284 MK Enterprises, (207) 357-6693 Mountain Valley Sports, (207) 562-7164 Perreault Property Management LLC, (207) 491-0599 P’Zazz Twin Rivers, (207) 562-7176 Wil’s Auotbody, (207) 357-9707 DIXMONT Orcutt’s Variety, (207) 234-2401 Todd Hardey Construction DOVER-FOXCROFT AE Robinson Oil Co Inc, (207) 564-8131 Bears Den Restaurant Motel & Tavern, (207) 564-8733 D &J Mechanical, LLC, (207) 717-7737

Buck-it Grill & Pub, (207) 336-0071 D&D Excavating Inc, (207) 336-2927 Frechette’s Sales & Service, (207) 336-2986 G.T. Pelletier Trucking Inc, (207) 515-1617 Johnson Excavation, (207) 890-7540 Meadowbrook Motors, (207) 357-3600 Merrill Logging & Firewood, (207) 336-2202 Pat’s Pizza of Auburn RE Lowell Lumber Inc, (207) 336-2901 Tilton’s Market Inc, (207) 336-2191 Travis Trenoweth Trucking, (207) 890-6484 BUCKSPORT Bookstacks, (207) 469-8992 Bucksmills Rod & Gun Club, (207) 469-2388 Bucksport House of Pizza, (207) 469-7511 Bucksport Motor Inn LLC, (207) 469-3111

TGP Enterprises, Inc, (207) 848-2284 Thayer’s Automotive, (207) 852-6117 The Village Market, (207) 447-0298 White Tail Auto Sales, (207) 949-1894 Witham’s Heating, (207) 478-8780 Witham’s Paving Inc, (207) 745-1940 WWFS Power Washing, (207) 848-5418 Ye Old General Store, (207) 848-2700 CARRABASSETT VALLEY Sandi Isgro CARROLL PLANTATION T Worster Logging, Inc, (207) 794-4115 CASCO AG Excavation, (207) 671-0247

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