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I guess I am missing the article's LINK to enter the contest? or any info actually about the contest itself, great job newspaper. I also went to the inn's site and it is not there either. Terrific getting the word out MEDIA.
The question is this, could THIS the the tile and theme of the mystery book Mort is writing.
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I would love to discuss the legalities of this if anyone is inclined to discuss this.
 
It's not legal everywhere. Several states have rules about being required to pay to enter a contest.
Looks like a wonderful property. But 120 dinners/night + 7 rooms? I'm dead after 7 rooms and my own dinner!
Will she get 7500 entries in another month? Don't think so. Especially if there's no info available.
 
JB, I thought I just missed it when I skimmed the article.

I found this interesting as this is how the current owner got the inn.

While this is a little different, we do have an org that raffles off a new home every year. The profits go to certain charities, and they only sell x number of tickets.
I am sure state laws need to be addressed prior to jumping into such a 'sale' of a property. And then there is the bigger issue so check with your CPA.
 
A little google-foo and I found the contest link: https://wincenterlovellinn.wordpress.com/
 
Family member finished in final 4 to win a B&B years ago. Unfortunately...
 
Harborfields said:
A little google-foo and I found the contest link: https://wincenterlovellinn.wordpress.com/.
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Harborfields said:
A little google-foo and I found the contest link: https://wincenterlovellinn.wordpress.com/
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Yes I am sure, I was sharing that they didn't post it anywhere and expected thousands to flock to it! ha
 
Yeah I guess it's basically a raffle. They're legal in Arkansas. Like $20 for 5 chances to win a Cadillac, etc., as a fundraiser for Rotary Club and such.
 
Arks said:
Yeah I guess it's basically a raffle. They're legal in Arkansas. Like $20 for 5 chances to win a Cadillac, etc., as a fundraiser for Rotary Club and such..
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Well many states allow raffles etc for charity but this one is not. At least not in the eyes of the state.
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It made the local morning news show on TV. One of the anchors said that she thought innkeeping was probably one of the most stressful jobs there is....
 
Arks said:
Yeah I guess it's basically a raffle. They're legal in Arkansas. Like $20 for 5 chances to win a Cadillac, etc., as a fundraiser for Rotary Club and such..
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Not a raffle -- it's a contest! The "winner" will be determined on the basis of the essay that they write, not chosen just by chance (presumably).
 
Harborfields said:
It made the local morning news show on TV. One of the anchors said that she thought innkeeping was probably one of the most stressful jobs there is.....
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Harborfields said:
It made the local morning news show on TV. One of the anchors said that she thought innkeeping was probably one of the most stressful jobs there is....
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nice!
I hope she gets a good deal of applicants to make it worthwhile.
 
Joey Bloggs said:
Harborfields said:
It made the local morning news show on TV. One of the anchors said that she thought innkeeping was probably one of the most stressful jobs there is.....
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Harborfields said:
It made the local morning news show on TV. One of the anchors said that she thought innkeeping was probably one of the most stressful jobs there is....
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nice!
I hope she gets a good deal of applicants to make it worthwhile.
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And remember, I am (at the moment) in a different state than the inn that is the prize for this contest, so the word is at least crossing the state line!
 
This story made the All Things Considered program on National Public Radio this afternoon.
 
Million-dollar inn up for grabs for 200 words and $170
The Straits Times - ‎46 minutes ago‎
NEW YORK (AFP) - A 200-word essay and US$125 (S$170) is all it will take to become the proud owner of a bucolic New England inn, says its owner, who won the establishment in the same way. For more than two decades, Janice Sage has run the Center ...
Woman holds essay contest to buy her Maine inn for $125
USA TODAY - ‎3 hours ago‎
Janice Sage became the owner and innkeeper of Maine's Center Lovell Inn in 1993 after she won an essay contest. Now, she's looking to sell the inn the same way. Buzz60's (@LeighTVReporter) explains how the contest works. Video provided by Buzz60.
Why this incredible mansion is selling for $125
Fortune - ‎3 hours ago‎
The owner of a bed & breakfast in Maine is handing off her property to whoever who writes the best 200-word essay and submits a check for $125. Janice Sage first came into possession of the Center Lovell Inn in 1993 when she won an essay contest set up ...
Maine event! B&B owner to sell her inn for just 200 words
Today.com - ‎6 hours ago‎
Got 200 words? Then you have the makings of a future owner of the Center Lovell Inn and Restaurant in Lovell, Maine. The owner of the 210-year-old inn is selling, but not just to any old person. Janice Sage has initiated a contest to give it away to the winner ...
Write a 200-Word Essay, Win a Historic Inn in Maine
Curbed National - ‎1 hour ago‎
Back in 1993, Janice Sage won a historic bed-and-breakfast in Maine through an essay-writing contest. Now she is giving away her charming seven-room property, the Center Lovell Inn and Restaurant, to the person who sends in the best 200-word essay ...
Maine Hotel Will Be Given To Writer of Best 2 Paragraphs
2paragraphs.com - ‎1 hour ago‎
The best writing contest around is also the simplest. There's a beautiful Bed & Breakfast in Maine called the Center Lovell Inn on Kezar Lake. Built in 1805, it has 10 guest bedrooms, a 40-seat dining room and, best of all, it can be yours. All you have to do is ...
Want to Win a B&B in Maine? Write an Essay
Yahoo Travel - ‎3 hours ago‎
Janice Sage wants to hand over the Center Lovell Inn and Restaurant in an essay contest. (Photo: Dina Rudick/The Boston Globe via Getty Images). Think you have what it takes to be an innkeeper? Prove it in 200 words or less, and you might just become the ...
Maine Bed and Breakfast to sell for $125 and 200 words
fox5sandiego.com - ‎3 hours ago‎
MAINE – An essay contest will determine the next owner of a Bed and Breakfast in Maine. Janice Sage, the owner and innkeeper of the Center Lovell Inn and Restaurant, is retiring after running the inn for more than 20 years. To determine the next owner, ...
Links here.
 
This is a jail sentence, er I mean a wonderful prize for some lucky person. You know people will enter thinking once they win it they can "just hire someone" to run it. Would be interesting to see how it pans out.
It does read like another Maineiac - author Stephen King. I can see some really interesting variations to make it one of his stories... and I wonder how much more business the inn will get after all this advertising?
 
Joey Bloggs said:
Million-dollar inn up for grabs for 200 words and $170
The Straits Times - ‎46 minutes ago‎
NEW YORK (AFP) - A 200-word essay and US$125 (S$170) is all it will take to become the proud owner of a bucolic New England inn, says its owner, who won the establishment in the same way. For more than two decades, Janice Sage has run the Center ...
Woman holds essay contest to buy her Maine inn for $125
USA TODAY - ‎3 hours ago‎
Janice Sage became the owner and innkeeper of Maine's Center Lovell Inn in 1993 after she won an essay contest. Now, she's looking to sell the inn the same way. Buzz60's (@LeighTVReporter) explains how the contest works. Video provided by Buzz60.
Why this incredible mansion is selling for $125
Fortune - ‎3 hours ago‎
The owner of a bed & breakfast in Maine is handing off her property to whoever who writes the best 200-word essay and submits a check for $125. Janice Sage first came into possession of the Center Lovell Inn in 1993 when she won an essay contest set up ...
Maine event! B&B owner to sell her inn for just 200 words
Today.com - ‎6 hours ago‎
Got 200 words? Then you have the makings of a future owner of the Center Lovell Inn and Restaurant in Lovell, Maine. The owner of the 210-year-old inn is selling, but not just to any old person. Janice Sage has initiated a contest to give it away to the winner ...
Write a 200-Word Essay, Win a Historic Inn in Maine
Curbed National - ‎1 hour ago‎
Back in 1993, Janice Sage won a historic bed-and-breakfast in Maine through an essay-writing contest. Now she is giving away her charming seven-room property, the Center Lovell Inn and Restaurant, to the person who sends in the best 200-word essay ...
Maine Hotel Will Be Given To Writer of Best 2 Paragraphs
2paragraphs.com - ‎1 hour ago‎
The best writing contest around is also the simplest. There's a beautiful Bed & Breakfast in Maine called the Center Lovell Inn on Kezar Lake. Built in 1805, it has 10 guest bedrooms, a 40-seat dining room and, best of all, it can be yours. All you have to do is ...
Want to Win a B&B in Maine? Write an Essay
Yahoo Travel - ‎3 hours ago‎
Janice Sage wants to hand over the Center Lovell Inn and Restaurant in an essay contest. (Photo: Dina Rudick/The Boston Globe via Getty Images). Think you have what it takes to be an innkeeper? Prove it in 200 words or less, and you might just become the ...
Maine Bed and Breakfast to sell for $125 and 200 words
fox5sandiego.com - ‎3 hours ago‎
MAINE – An essay contest will determine the next owner of a Bed and Breakfast in Maine. Janice Sage, the owner and innkeeper of the Center Lovell Inn and Restaurant, is retiring after running the inn for more than 20 years. To determine the next owner, ...
Links here..
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Possibly due to a typo or mishearing this on the radio, I am getting hits on my website for this contest.
 
Joey Bloggs said:
This is a jail sentence, er I mean a wonderful prize for some lucky person. You know people will enter thinking once they win it they can "just hire someone" to run it. Would be interesting to see how it pans out.
It does read like another Maineiac - author Stephen King. I can see some really interesting variations to make it one of his stories... and I wonder how much more business the inn will get after all this advertising?.
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I think they may get a fair number of lookie lous who want to see what they're getting into first.
 

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