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The Center Lovell Inn and Restaurantownership is being given away in an essay contest. Located in Lovell, Maine, this inn was acquired by Janice Sage in 1993 when she won a similar essay contest held by the previous owner. The Inn sits on 12 acres and is over 200 years old.

The Inn is located about three and a half hours from Boston in the Lake District of Maine and sits across from Kezar Lake, designated by National Geographic Magazine as one of the three most beautiful lakes.

In order to have a chance to win ownership of this inn – you must be 18 years or older, pay an application fee of $125 and two self-addressed stamped envelopes along with an essay in 200 words or less about why you would like to own and operate the Center Lovell Inn. Entries need to be postmarked by May 7th with the winner being announced May 21 by a panel of anonymous judges.

The entry form is located here.