{"id":22447,"date":"2021-02-12T14:33:01","date_gmt":"2021-02-12T19:33:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/?page_id=22447"},"modified":"2022-10-15T17:22:28","modified_gmt":"2022-10-15T21:22:28","slug":"sumner","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/western-maine\/oxford\/sumner\/","title":{"rendered":"Sumner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Welcome to Sumner!<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"22450\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-22450\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2021\/02\/130819095-Copy-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Welcome to Sumner\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2021\/02\/130819095-Copy-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2021\/02\/130819095-Copy-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2021\/02\/130819095-Copy-105x79.jpg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2021\/02\/130819095-Copy-317x238.jpg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2021\/02\/130819095-Copy-423x317.jpg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2021\/02\/130819095-Copy-634x476.jpg 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2021\/02\/130819095-Copy-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/527\/2021\/02\/130819095-Copy.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"image-attribution\">Maine An Encyclopedia<\/span>Welcome to Sumner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The town of Sumner was first settled by a group of Revolutionary War veterans from Massachusetts, and incorporated in 1798. The town grew with the support of agriculture and water-powered small-scale industry, boosted by the railroad line that operated there until 1952. In recent decades Sumner&#8217;s population has boomed again, approaching historic highs, as more people come for its rural charm and natural beauty. (<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sumner,_Maine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h4>Activities<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AbbottsFamilyFarm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Abbott&#8217;s Family Farm<\/strong><\/a> <em>378 Bradeen Rd, Sumner, ME 04292 | (207) 388-2394<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This local farm offers the best fresh seasonal produce at great prices, and will even deliver to nearby towns!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thetortoiseandthemare.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>The Tortoise and The Mare Inn and Guest Houses<\/strong><\/a> <em>45 Barrett Rd, Sumner, ME 04292 | (207) 409-1786<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>The Tortoise and Mare is an expansive, historic farm available for hosting weddings and other large events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.awrinkleinthymefarm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>A Wrinkle in Thyme Farm<\/strong><\/a> <em>106 Black Mountain Rd, Sumner, ME 04292 | (207) 212-4058<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This lovely farm specializes in wool yarn and felt products from their own sheep, meat, eggs, maple sugar, and a variety of other exciting products!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Dining<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Countrysidestor3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Countryside Store<\/strong><\/a> <em>823 Main St, Sumner, ME 04292 | (207) 883-2183<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>In addition to its convenience store selection, Countryside has a great menu of home-style cooked foods!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Additional dining options are available in neighboring <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/western-maine\/oxford\/buckfield\/buckfield-dining\/\"><strong>Buckfield<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/western-maine\/oxford\/peru\/\"><strong>Peru<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/western-maine\/oxford\/west-paris\/\"><strong>West Paris<\/strong><\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/western-maine\/oxford\/woodstock\/\"><strong>Woodstock<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Lodging<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.findbedandbreakfast.com\/maine\/morrill-farm-bandb-inns-4974.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Morrill Farm Bed &amp; Breakfast<\/strong><\/a> <em>85 Morrill Farm Rd, Sumner, ME 04292 | (207) 388-2059<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Cozy bed and breakfast in an historic working farmhouse with lots of original, well-maintained furniture and decorations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/rooms\/15019583?source_impression_id=p3_1613157840_aiORN7MuAza4P%2FCQ&amp;guests=1&amp;adults=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>The Tortoise and The Mare Inn and Guest Houses<\/strong><\/a> <em>45 Barrett Rd, Sumner, ME 04292 | (207) 409-1786<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>In addition to hosting weddings, the beautiful Tortoise and Mare farmhouse is available for rent as a self-keeping inn!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Additional lodging options are available in neighboring <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/western-maine\/oxford\/buckfield\/buckfield-lodging\/\"><strong>Buckfield<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/western-maine\/oxford\/peru\/\"><strong>Peru<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/western-maine\/oxford\/west-paris\/\"><strong>West Paris<\/strong><\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/western-maine\/oxford\/woodstock\/\"><strong>Woodstock<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Shops &amp; Services<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Alan-Osborn-Company-521347107936893\/?ref=hl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alan Osborn Company<\/a><\/strong> <em>28 Main St, Sumner, ME 04292 | (207) 388-3177<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Offering high-quality upholstery service to bring old furniture pieces back to their former glory!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Countrysidestor3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Countryside Store<\/strong><\/a> <em>823 Main St, Sumner, ME 04292 | (207) 883-2183<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>This convenience store offers gas, supplies, snacks, and beverages, and has ATV and snowmobile trail access!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cpthorntonguitars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>CP Thornton Guitars<\/strong><\/a> <em>51 Butterfield Rd, Sumner, ME 04292 | (207) 388-3578<\/em>\n<ul>\n<li>Local designer and builder of gorgeous custom guitars and basses, that are works of art and produce the most beautiful music!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/undiscoveredmaine\/western-maine\/oxford\/\">Return to Oxford County Lakes Page<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Sumner! 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