Welcome to The West Coast 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 seven (7) sections listed below. Links and points of interest are highlighted to help you keep up with and navigate your way around this wonderful and exceptional state. Scroll through the blog or quickly access a section using the "Previous Posts" at the right.

Today's Weather
Center Lovell Market
From Maine
Local Maine
Discover Maine
How'd You Get To Lovell
Support Local Business

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Today's Weather

It's Wednesday in Lovell; the 21st of July, 2010. The Farmer's Market will set up as it does all summer by the Wicked Good. Tomorrow the Greater Lovell Land Trust has a nature hike scheduled between 9 & 1. Also tomorrow, Hewn Oaks & Camp Susan Curtis will host a student art show between 3 & 5. Hot, humid weather continues with a chance of PM thunderstorms. The day's starting humid and 57 degrees at 7am. The forecast calls for clouds all day. Temps in the low 80's. Briggs Bunker rates the day "a 35 cent" day

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.

We're waiting to handle all the needs of any household.

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"

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 Book Shelf

About Maine - By Maine Authors

Discover Maine

Fryeburg Fair - A sure sign fall has arrived is when the trucks carrying Smokey's Greater Shows and live stock trailers go south on Route 5 past the store to end up at Maine's premiere country fair and end the fair season...at the Fryeburg Fair. oct 2, 2009

Hunting Season - Seasonal changes mean the outdoorsmen 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. oct 1, 2009

Fall Foliage - The trees of Maine are starting to show their...fall colors. The peak of the season in many parts of the sate will coincide with the long Columbus Day week-end. oct 10, 2009

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

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.

What's Going On In Town -

Town of Lovell

(http://www.lovellmaine.us/)

Lovell Rec

(http://www.lovellrec.com/)

Charlotte Hobbs Library

(http://www.hobbslibrary.org/)

Greater Lovell Land Trust

(http://www.gllt.org/)

Kezar Lake Watershed Association

(http://www.kezarlake.org/)

Lovell Neighborhood Watch

(http://www.lovellmaine.net/)

Today - What's going on in the surrounding area and the rest of the state. Take your pick.

Newspaper Sources

Portland, Maine - Portland Press Herald / Sunday Telegram (http://www.pressherald.com/)

Lewiston & Auburn, Maine - Lewiston Sun Journal (http://www.sunjournal.com/)

Conway, New Hampshire - Conway Daily Sun (http://www.mountwashingtonvalley.com/)

The Bridgton News coming soon!

Bethel, Maine - Bethel Citizen (http://www.bethelcitizen.com)

Norway / South Paris / Oxford, Maine - The Advertiser Democrat (http://www.advertiserdemocrat.com/)

Broadcast Sources

Maine Public Broadcasting Network (http://www.mpbn.org/)

ABC - WMTW 8 (http://www.wmtw.com/

NBC - WCSH 6 (http://www.wcsh6.com/)

CBS - WGME 13 (http://www.wgme.com/)

FOX - WPFO Fox23 (http://www.myfoxmaine.com//)

Local Chambers of Commerce

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

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

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

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

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

How'd You Get To Lovell?

...and don't give us the "Maine answer"......by car.

Support Local Business

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